A SPECIAL event to promote fall prevention among older people will take place next week in Birchwood Shopping Centre. Organised by Warrington Primary Care Trust and The Pension Service, the event, from 10am until 3pm on Tuesday, will offer advice and
DISABLED children were given a boost by the kind-hearted staff and regulars of The Sportsmans Arms in Penketh. Collection tins and charity nights raised £642 for Whizz-kidz, which aims to give children with mobility problems an independent life of freedom
A WARRINGTON-based charity is urging victims of domestic violence not to suffer in silence during the World Cup. Reports of domestic abuse are expected to increase across the country as the football fever peaks. Part of the problem is caused by the increase
VICTIMS of crime will soon be able to let police know what they thought of the service they received. Bosses at Cheshire Police are piloting an initiative in Warrington and Halton to ask people how they thought their incident was dealt with. "There is
FIREFIGHTERS are setting up shop alongside the police at the Cheshire Show this week. Both services are staging a series of interactive sessions for young people, including a computer-based fire safety programme. There will also be the chance for young
POLICE chiefs say they are happy that plans to merge Cheshire and Merseyside police have been delayed. But they admit that Cheshire cannot go it alone forever. Home secretary Dr John Reid announced this week that mergers would not be forced through before
WINSFORD United reserve team boss Neil Gill has jumped ship to Witton Albion. Gill will look after Albion's youth development after the Wincham club decided to merge their reserve and youth teams for next season. Witton manager Jim Vince is delighted
WITTON Albion are to merge their reserve and youth teams next season. Manager Jim Vince admits the move is a risky one, but believes it may attract the best young players in the area to the club. He said: "I know it's a gamble, but I've been thinking
RESIDENTS opposed to Creamfields being held at Daresbury this summer sighed as Halton Borough Council revealed just after 9pm last night (Tuesday) that a licence for the event had been passed. But the licence - which will net the council £24,000 - was
A TAXI driver has died and five people, including four teenagers, were seriously injured after a horrific head-on smash on the Daresbury Expressway on Monday night. Emergency services raced to the scene after the 41-year-old cabbie's black Citroen Xsara
A DIFFICULT decision lies in store for Middlewich Town Council about the future management of the civic hall and Victoria Buildings. Running costs for the two buildings, on Civic Way and Lewin Street, could be as much as £91,000 but if it took on their
A NEW logo and identity will be developed for Congleton Borough Council in a bid to update its image. Consultation with residents and staff showed that people saw the current coat of arms logo as old fashioned and unhelpful. New designs will be consulted
LIVERPOOL, Manchester United and Middlesbrough are just some of the top Premiership teams who will be coming to Halton for the next three years. That's because Everton FC have agreed a deal with Halton Council to use the borough's community stadium until
NATIONWIDE hunt is under way to find a burglar who police believe may have struck in Cheshire. Detectives in Lancashire have stepped up their investigation in the hunt for the man, who they believe is responsible for committing a series of bogus-style
A LANDMARK building may not be the obvious choice for a hidden gem but the walls of St Michael's Church hide some unique treasures amid a history spanning centuries. Congregations have worshipped at the Grade II listed building for more than 800 years
A MIDDLEWICH church is celebrating its 209th anniversary with a return visit from a former minister. The Rev Roy Cole, who served the Queen Street United Reformed Church from 1996 to 2002, will conduct two services on Sunday as part of the anniversary
A FLEDGLING farmers' market could come under threat in Middlewich if shoppers do not come out in force and support the event. Two regular stallholders have left Middlewich's farmers' market, held in the Bull Ring on the first Saturday of every month,
PLANS to demolish sheltered elderly housing and build 22 two-storey homes in Middlewich have been submitted to Congleton Borough Council. Dane Housing has submitted the proposals to create affordable family housing to rent at Chadwick Court, off Queen's
CRIME in Middlewich is going down but the number of calls to police are on the increase, according to figures released this week. Middlewich CAT team received 530 calls between February 21 and April 24 this year - the nine weeks prior to the town's first
COUNCILLORS hope to make sure Middlewich takes its fair share of a county-wide policing opportunity. Cheshire Constabulary is aiming to introduce an additional 274 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) across the county by 2008 - bringing the total
WAGGY tails and sad puppy dog eyes will be winning prizes when Middlewich hosts its first dog show this summer. Mayor Clr Jean Eaton and neighbour Ann Webster, both of Long Lane, have organised the event on August 27. A variety of pedigree, novelty and
A MIDDLEWICH dad-to-be who tried to con a businessman out of a consignment of Mercedes vans has been jailed for six months. William Boswell, 19, posed as his Irish uncle, John Brown, while tricking Stephen Turner out of £5,550 for the vehicles. Mr Turner
CHILDREN at Handley Hill Primary School in Winsford have been creating fantastic pieces of artwork based on their dreams. Pupils studied the work of Salvador Dali and made sculptures inspired by dreams with the help of artist Andy Leigh. Teacher Sam Mason
A WINSFORD librarian is encouraging people to visit the library by running a competition to win a best selling book. Copies of High Fidelity by Nick Hornby are up for grabs and librarian Ian Anstice hopes the competition will raise awareness of the diverse
POLICE are warning residents to be on their guard against car criminals after more than 20 incidents were reported in a month. Officers have become increasingly concerned over the spate of car crime and are urging everyone to step up security. CAT officer
MIDDLEWICH CC 1sts bounced back from a disappointing performance last week to record a winning draw against basement team Brooklands. But they had to fight from the start after losing their first three wickets for just one run. Fortunately Martin Dawson
MOTORISTS in Winsford who park their car illegally are being warned that they will be hit with a fine as part of a police initiative. CAT officers are handing out notices to drivers who are parking their vehicles on double yellow lines in the town centre
THE funeral has taken place of a Winsford police officer who died in a motorcycle crash in Northwich. Around 170 police officers lined the road leading to St Chad's Church in Winsford last Wednesday to pay their respects to PC Tony Heaton, who died on
LIKE many people who read the story about the desecration of a memorial for PC Tony Heaton, I find the actions of the people responsible difficult to comprehend. But perhaps instead of concentrating on the negative aspect of this crime we should remember
A HORRIFIED council worker who discovered a pig's head among flowers laid in tribute to a dead policeman says he is ashamed to live in Northwich. Tony Denton made the gruesome find as he drove by the spot where PC Tony Heaton died on the Davenham bypass
A RESIDENT says someone is going to be killed in Cuddington after a series of accidents and near misses on the stretch of Norley Road below Waste Lane. The woman, who does not wish to be named, has called for a footpath on Waste Lane and a reduction in
CHILDREN in mid Cheshire have been having fun on the football pitch with the help of a new business set up to develop young talent. Northwich businessmen Nick Dingle and Matt Dimbylow are hoping to cultivate the next generation of football stars through
THERE has been a late surge of entries during the past week with 30 bands joining the Local Heroes event, hoping to be propelled on the road to fame. More than 550 bands have now signed up so far and the top prizes will see the winning bands performing
THE Government is providing £250,000 to help communities tackle gun and knife crime following a knife amnesty hailed in Cheshire as a success. A fund, originally launched in May 2004 and now in its fifth round of bids, is inviting applications for grants
THE Planning Inspectorate has thrown out an appeal for an equestrian centre in Marston but applicants are hopeful they can still bring horse riding to the village. Last March agents Simon Mason Designs Ltd submitted to Vale Royal Borough Council for outline
CROWDS flocked to Comberbach on Saturday to enjoy the 60th rose fete with the theme of Space Oddity. Leading the way in the royal spectacular attended by around 800 people was Imogen Hughes, who was crowned queen. Members of the original retinue enjoyed
MORE choice is being offered to the residents of central Cheshire who require orthopaedic surgery. The Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Treatment Centre is a new orthopaedic hospital based on the site of Halton Hospital in Runcorn. It opened its doors to NHS
AN Acton Bridge man is threatening to take Central Cheshire Primary Care Trust to a judicial review over the lack of funding available for the care of his sick brother. Stephen Johnson, of Strawberry Lane, says the trust is acting unlawfully in expecting
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to get a condemned Northwich footbridge reopened have been given a glimmer of hope. A meeting has been organised to take place between the Riversdale Campaign Group and the Weaver Valley Regional Park management board to see whether
CHESHIRE County Council is set to introduce a household waste permit scheme in a bid to combat illegal trade waste deposits. Restrictions, which will affect commercial vehicles and large trailers, are being introduced at Cheshire's 16 household waste
FOUR thefts from cars took place in the Northwich area overnight between Sunday and Monday, which police believe could be linked. In the first, a compact disc player, sunglasses and a headset for a hands-free mobile phone, worth a total of £285 were stolen
A PAIR of lucky brothers from Delamere Park enjoyed a magical occasion as they joined in the fun at a star studded Royal party. Oliver and Tim Smart, of Delamere Park Way West, joined the likes of Tracey Beaker, Postman Pat, Spot the Dog and Winnie the
A NORTHWICH man is in a critical condition following an attack on Northwich railway bridge. Philip Rennion was hit with a metal or wooden bar while walking along Station Road on Sunday morning. A spokesman for Cheshire Police said the 30-year-old victim
WEAVERHAM will be alive with the sound of music next month as a fundraiser takes place in the village. Groups will perform at the Owley Wood Club, on Barrymore Road, from 8pm on Friday, July 21 and organisers Will Butters and Dave Mainwaring are urging
TOTTING up the total raised from this month's Midnight Walk has been an ongoing battle for hospice fundraisers. For the figure, originally thought to be £166,000, just keeps on rising and hospice fundraising manager Wendy Gibson is delighted to be putting
A NEW community venue opens in West Bank, Widnes, on Friday, June 30. Transporter Bridge House has been refurbished by Halton Council. It will provide drop in sessions for parents and carers, family support, a community caf and adult learning classes.
TORCHING rubbish and attacking firefighters could put your family at risk - putting injured firefighters and damaged appliances off the road. That's the warning children are being given after youths hurled bricks and bottles at crews, forcing them to
EXCITING £80m plans to launch an ambitious waterside development, creating 3,000 jobs, were given a £5.6m boost this week. The cash will help turn a contaminated Widnes 'grot spot' into a trailblazing science and business park. The grant, from the Northwest
infirmary AS a resident of the Northwich area and a market trader for over 30 years, I was more than pleased to assist in collecting names for the Sonic Petition regarding the possible closure of Northwich Victoria Infirmary inpatients department. While
I WAS shocked to see the disgusting state of Barnton Cemetery with weed covered path, grass mowings spattered on gravestones and grass cuttings on the marble chipping of graves. Come on Barnton councillors, have some respect and visit the cemetery. At
RESPECT for the law and the desire to enforce it has now all but ceased. Tony Blair's law-abiding majority are already in receipt of an ASBO - Abandoned, Sacrificed, Bewildered, Overtaxed. We live in a society where the lack of family and school discipline
IT is with dismay I read the news that the French and Italians are disposing of surplus wine stocks, because when you visit our local retail outlets there is no decent choice of either, unless of course you are prepared to pay more than £5. I am referring
on the NHS HEROIN addicts across Cheshire should have access to the drug they crave for use in special NHS clinics. Medical prescription of heroin could break the link with criminal drug suppliers, save lives and reduce harm to the rest of society. A
OULTON Park batsman Danny Leech has been in the runs for Cheshire, but their hopes of victory have again been washed away by the weather. Opener Leech struck 85 on the opening day of his side's Minor Counties clash with Cornwall at Truro Cricket Club.
A CUTTING edge depiction of the 40s jazz era unfolds at Bolton's Octagon theatre in The Billie Holiday Story. Mixing theatre and film through multi-media techniques, the play is gritty, no-holds barred musical dramatising the life of the legendary singer
ONE of the country's most popular spiritualist mediums is giving mid Cheshire people another chance to see him in action - and Guardian readers could be there free. Stephen Holbrook, who says he acts as a kind of telephone exchange between this world
OULTON Park opener Chris Bassano simply can not stop scoring runs at the moment. He was at it again on Saturday to help his team to a comfortable eight-wicket win at Birkenhead Park, leaving Park sitting second in the league standings behind high-flying
LACK of experience told in the end as KW Transport beat Swift 2-0 after extra time in the final of the Moss Farm 7s Super Cup last Wednesday. In an entertaining match Swift, who have just been promoted from league five to league four fought bravely against
A RESIDENTS meeting is being held next Wednesday (July 5) to discuss how 'monumental' changes in UK housing law could affect landlords and tenants in Halton. Runcorn Residents Federation are inviting anyone concerned to come along to their AGM at Palacefields
SNOW White, Spiderman, and a Mad Hatter were among the guests at a celebration in Runcorn library. Children were invited to go along dressed up as their favourite fairytale or nursery rhyme character for a special Queen of Hearts tea party. They listened
SORRY, we made a mistake. Halton Hospital chiefs apologised for mistakenly telling World readers last week that paramedics 'ensuring greater patient safety' would accompany patients on a new ambulance transfer service, when only drivers trained in first
HALTON Farnworth Hornets were awarded Sport England 'Clubmark' and Halton Sports Partnership 'Club Halton' accreditation on June 16, 2006. A double awards ceremony will be arranged at which the club will be officially presented with both accreditation
HALTON Stadium Widnes and District Domino League is holding its AGM on Tuesday, July 4, at the RAOB Club, commencing at 8.15pm.
WIDNES Cricket Club under 15s travelled to Atherton on Friday and won a very tight semi final. Widnes posted 138 for nine off 20 overs and in reply Atherton reached 116 for eight. Superb middle order batting by Gareth Yandell and Chris Travis enabled
Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League LAST Thursday saw the completion of the first half of the Summer League fixtures and featured the clash between Roundhouse and Grapes for the leadership in Section Four. Grapes ran out 7-2 winners. Third placed Lion Stonecutters
plans for a controversial dog grooming room in Lostock Gralam have been turned down. Sandra Carter, owner of Knutsford-based business Mucky Pups, applied for retrospective planning permission to convert a garage at her Manchester Road home into a dog
A PICKMERE teenager who spent months recovering from a potentially life-threatening illness is to study at one of the world's top universities. Rachel Kean, of Mere Close, has been offered the chance of a place at Harvard University, allowing her to fulfil
MIDDLEWICH Town manager Terry Murphy wants this season to be his club's last in the Mid Cheshire League. He says the coming season is a big one on and off the pitch. "We can't afford to stand still," he said yesterday, Tuesday. "I want Middlewich Town
HARTFORD Parish Council will soon be playing to a new beat thanks to the arrival of the new clerk. Music fan Jo Aldridge, of Lodge Lane, is taking over the helm from departing Sue Wakeford and the Mid-Cheshire College IT teacher is looking forward to
A PLAN to restrict parking outside popular Hartford shops is causing renewed concern in the village. Chester Road shopkeepers are worried the area is becoming an accident hotspot due to double parking and have raised their concerns with the parish council
PADGATE women showcased their knitting talent last week in a bid to raise cash for an international charity. The women, who belong to Project Linus, regularly make blankets and quilts for sick and traumatised children. The project also accepts blankets
WARRINGTON care groups rallied together to raise awareness for Carers' Week, last Thursday in a marquee in the town centre. The event was held in the busy shopping area of Old Fish Market and organised by Warrington Carers' Centre, which provides information
RESIDENTS have been warned they could face serious injury if they try to tackle wheelie bin fires on their own. Stockton Heath firefighters have raised their concerns following a spate of arson attacks on bins in the Thelwall area over recent weeks. In
WITTON Albion have launched a search for future football stars. Young players can sign up now for the club's first sports education programme, which starts next month. And boss Jim Vince can't wait to get started. "I want to establish strong links with
COLIN Dean cracked 87 as Winsford 1sts continued their climb towards the top of the table. Dean hit eight fours and four sixes as his side cantered to a massive 116-run win against Bowdon Vale at Knights Grange. And he was not the only batsman in the
NORTHWICH Victoria have launched their official website. Club chairman Mike Connett has teamed up with Northwich-based business Designed4Hits for the venture. Managing director Tom Smith said: "I have known Mike for quite some time and he wanted me to
A BOARD member who wanted fans to fold Northwich Victoria Supporters' Trust has withdrawn his proposal. John Gleave has also resigned from the board as of yesterday, Tuesday. He told the Guardian he had been upset at comments made about him on the trust's
THE family of missing student Steve Cook have joined forces with the Michael Shields campaign in a bid to bring both men back home. The Cook and Shields families have been supporting each other throughout their ordeals after they made contact through
THEATRICAL costumes, amusing anecdotes, intriguing tales. These are just some of the attractions of High Society, a fun-filled evening presented by top flower demonstrators Kate Russell and Patti Dawson. They will bring a bygone era back to life, as they
THE debate surrounding a Middlewich bus stop should soon be cleared up thanks to the Guardian. Passengers hoping to catch a bus outside the Victoria Buildings, in Lewin Street, have been left perplexed by drivers refusing to stop for them or stopping
at top of priorities PRIORITIES for the next 10 years are being fixed by Congleton Borough Council with help from residents. The Congleton Local Strategic Partnership, which brings together the work of the borough's public, private, voluntary and community
A CONTROVERSIAL youth shelter is nothing but a park bench with a roof on it, according to Middlewich police. And the CAT team is assuring residents that if the shelter, planned for Fountain Fields, causes an increase in anti-social behaviour it will be
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a number of incidents in the Croxton Lane area over the weekend. Burglars took several small items from a house in Chestnut Close overnight between Saturday and Sunday, as well as the keys to a silver BMW 320,
A COLOURFUL mural that will welcome boaters, cyclists and pedestrians to Middlewich is nearing completion. The giant painting depicting scenes from the town and its canals has transformed the underside of Town Bridge into a work of art. The mural is the
PUPILS at Cledford Junior School in Middlewich went sport mad by taking part in a fun packed day. The school held its sports day on Friday with pupils competing in a number of events including obstacle races and sprints. Matthew Tarpey, nine, has the
CHILDREN at Over Hall Community Primary School in Winsford are being encouraged to get active as part of a scheme to improve health and fitness. The school has started a golden mile scheme which involves children walking up to one mile every day with
THE Grange School in Hartford is celebrating after it was described as an 'outstanding' school in an Ofsted report. The school was congratulated for providing 'a wide ranging education of the highest quality' and having an exceptional relationship between
WINSFORDIANS put their fitness to good use on Sunday when they took part in the Round Winsford Event and raised money for charity. Around 160 people took on the gruelling challenge which has been hailed as a great success. Organiser Gary Steele said:
THE jailing of a woman from Winsford who received more than £6,000 in benefits by providing fake documents has been welcomed by council bosses. Pauline Brown, 50, of Chiltern Way, was handed a six-month prison sentence for wrongly receiving thousands
POLICE have vowed to clamp down on people riding motorbikes in a dangerous or anti-social way after a six-year-old boy was knocked over and fractured his skull. Residents in Winsford have become increasingly worried about people riding motorbikes illegally
TWO Winsford men who went on the rampage at a 40th birthday party at Barton Stadium have been jailed. James Cross and Stuart Farrell, both 19 and of Dee Way, were sentenced in Chester Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday, after they burst into the party armed
A PLANNING application has been submitted by Tunnel Motors, in Tunnel Road, to change when it can operate after complaints regarding the company working out of hours. The firm wants permission to open from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 6pm on
A GROUP of businessmen have launched a 'virtual corporation' aimed at providing expert services for new enterprises in mid Cheshire. Capability Partners was set up by a group led by Northwich businessman Mike Linsell to stem the trend of outsourcing business
LEARNING to live with an incurable fatal disease has become a day-to-day reality for one mid Cheshire couple. John and Audrey Fletcher, of Beeston Drive, Winsford, have discovered first hand the steps that must be taken when a loved one, family or friend
A PIG farmer is already planning his next challenge after arriving back from a gruelling 430-mile cycle trek. Steve Garner, of Pigwood Farm, Fishpool Road, Delamere, raised more than £1,800 for Scope after he journeyed from Wembley to Berlin in a six-day
UP to 174 police jobs could be lost across Cheshire if a controversial merger with Merseyside ever gets the go ahead. That's the latest warning from Cheshire Police Authority, which is worried about the impact of potential redundancies, which will be
AN appeal has been lodged against a Cheshire County Council decision to turn down a controversial application for a rubbish handling business in Marston. In February residents celebrated victory after the county council's planning committee threw out
POLICE are alerting people to be on guard against car thieves following a spate of thefts from vehicles in Northwich. Between 8.30am on Saturday, June 25 and 9am on Sunday, June 26, four cars were targeted by thieves who stole various items from inside
THE funeral has taken place of a Winsford police officer who died in a motorcycle crash in Northwich. Around 170 police officers lined the road leading to St Chad's Church in Winsford last Wednesday to pay their respects to PC Tony Heaton, who died on
CROWNS are being polished and float decorations finished in readiness for Northwich Carnival this weekend. Star of the day will be Samantha Mainwaring who will be crowned Northwich carnival queen. On Saturday, the parade will set off from Denton Drive
LIKE many people who read the story about the desecration of a memorial for PC Tony Heaton, I find the actions of the people responsible difficult to comprehend. But perhaps instead of concentrating on the negative aspect of this crime we should remember
A HORRIFIED council worker who discovered a pig's head among flowers laid in tribute to a dead policeman says he is ashamed to live in Northwich. Tony Denton made the gruesome find as he drove by the spot where PC Tony Heaton died on the Davenham bypass
A LITTLE luxury proved the winning way forward in Winsford as people lined up at St Luke's on Thursday to sample some treatments. Beauty therapy students from South Cheshire College called at the Queensway palliative care centre during the National Hospice
WANNABE popstrels will have their chance to perform at a Winsford charity singalong this Friday. The Big Friday Night Live show, being hosted at the Ways Green Conservative Cub from 7pm, will raise money for St Luke's Hospice and organisers Ross Lawson
SORRY, we made a mistake. Halton Hospital chiefs apologised for mistakenly telling World readers last week that paramedics 'ensuring greater patient safety' would accompany patients on a new ambulance transfer service, when only drivers trained in first
DETECTIVES are still hunting a man who robbed a motorist after deliberately crashing into him near a busy Widnes junction. The 19-year-old victim was driving his blue Ford Escort along Earle Road near Bowers Park when he was hit from behind by a white
as a picture TONY Vickers should be congratulated on his excellent photographs of Northwich. He makes the place look like the picturesque market town it once was. All the new flats are a bit overpowering and uninspired but the old Tudor style property
AFTER the recent negative publicity regarding the staff at Northwich Tesco, I felt I had to write regarding my own recent experience. Having reached the checkout tills I discovered my own purse was missing and panicked because it had my cash bank cards
TO all car drivers, I feel I must write in the hope that it may make even one person aware of their appalling driving. Nearly a year ago, I lost a friend of mine in a road traffic accident. He was on a motorcycle and was not seen by a car driver. Today
RESIDENTS opposed to Creamfields being held at Daresbury this summer sighed as Halton Borough Council revealed just after 9pm last night (Tuesday) that a licence for the event had been passed. But the licence - which will net the council £24,000 - was
A SHIPWRECKED boy finds himself apparently stranded on a desert island with only his dog for company when a classic children's story is brought to life next month. Michael is sailing around the world with his parents when a terrible storm in the Pacific
CRAIG Jones toiled in soaring temperatures in the sixth round of the Superbike World Championship. The Foggy PETRONAS racing rider picked in up two 21st place finishes in Misano, Italy, to take encouragement from a weekend that started dismally. Jones
RESIDENTS opposed to Creamfields being held at Daresbury this summer sighed as Halton Borough Council revealed just after 9pm last night (Tuesday) that a licence for the event had been passed. But the licence - which will net the council £24,000 - was
A TAXI driver has died and five people have been seriously injured after a horrific head-on smash in Runcorn last night (Monday). The accident happened on the Daresbury Expressway close to the turn-off for Pitts Heath Lane, Sandymoor, shortly after 9.30pm
FOUR candidates are battling to win the Castlefields seat left vacant following the resignation of ailing former Mayor and ex-Cllr Pat Tyrrell, 75, who had served the Runcorn New Town ward for more than 30 years. Residents will be going to the polls on
THUGS attacked and robbed a security guard delivering cash to a busy supermarket before fleeing in a high-powered car. Minutes later, the men broke open the stolen cash box with a sledgehammer, behind a primary school. They escaped, possibly covered in
WIDNES Cricket Club has become one of the first in England and Wales to benefit from the Government's £9.4 million community club development programme. The Beaconsfield Road-based club has been given £55,988 towards a three-bay artificial practice area
By England schoolboys U18s captain Craig Heenighan. "ENGLAND were looking to show the form against Ecuador many believed could take them to World Cup glory. "They started with a good tempo and had the South Americans on the back foot early on with Wayne
