Stories for 3 January 2008
Knutsford Guardian News
Virus causes vomiting
WORKERS who live near Knutsford are believed to have caught a virus that is sweeping the UK. more...
Messenger Newspapers News
New figurehead at hospital
WYTHENSHAWE Hospital has a new figurehead. more...
Bail for men arrested after shooting
(UPDATE) Four men arrested after a man was shot in the back in Stretford on New Year's Eve have been bailed pending further inquiries. more...
Biker boys saddle up for charity trek
A HALE teenager cycled around 1,000 miles to raise money for charity with his younger brother on hand to film his adventure. more...
Improving the Links
Trafford Council is urging local people to get involved in the setting up of a Local Involvement Network (LINk) in the new year. This is part of a national scheme which will see LINks established to involve local people fully in the development of future health and social care services in their area. more...
Sarah wants a slice of the singing pie
A TALENTED Stretford singer who entered an online national music competiton has beaten 1,000 other hopefuls to become just one of 15 finalists. more...
Keep an eye on the elderly over winter
THE fire service is urging relatives, friends and neighbours to keep an eye on the elderly as the winter weather starts to take hold. more...
Man dies after heart attack in Trafford Centre
A man has died in hospital after collapsing in the Trafford Centre. more...
Epilepsy Action to hold talk in Sale
THE South Manchester branch of Epilepsy Action is to hold a meeting featuring a talk by a leading Manchester epilepsy specialist from 7pm to 9pm on January 17. more...
Warning over illegal workers
BUSINESSES employing illegal workers face large fines and prison sentences, warns the Government. more...
Cancer sufferer dies after battle with disease
AN Urmston cancer sufferer who received funding for his £2,000 a week treatment has died. more...
Manchester to Kenya flights under review
As of today, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has amended its travel advice and is advising against all but essential travel to Kenya. more...
Middlewich Guardian News
Heard about the binmen who didn’t cross road?
BINMEN collected rubbish from homes on one side of a road but not the other. more...
Man wins right to park in drive
CONGLETON Borough Council has granted planning permission to Mr Holden to use his drive at 36 Hereford Way for parking for two private hire vehicles. more...
Go to market
SHOPPERS can snap up their fresh and local produce at the first farmers' market of the new year. more...
Kay chooses to move on
GRAHAM Kay has left Middlewich to sign for Woodley Sports. more...
Kitchen grows
Mr and Mrs Sonenscher, of 15 Webbs Lane, have asked for permission to build a rear single-storey extension to enlarge their kitchen. more...
Northwich Guardian News
Commission clears Guardian over Anaconda complaint
THE Press Complaints Commission has rejected a complaint made by Ms Ruth Elliott-Smith of Anaconda Investments about a report that appeared in the Northwich Guardian on October 3, last year. more...
UPDATED: Carr calls time on Vics?
MICHAEL Carr has asked to leave Northwich Victoria. more...
Duo dealt heavy punishment
JOSH Wilson and Ryan Brown will be missing until next month after the FA hit them with hefty bans. more...
EXCLUSIVE: Burns to fire Vics to safety
DINO Maamria has added swooped to sign another attacker. more...
St Helens Star Letters
Star Letter: I don't want the wife to think I'm addicted to erotica
I TOTALLY agree with the anger of opening a lapdancing establishment in the town centre 'Every married woman should be against it' (Star, December). more...
No wonder we have such a poor record for recycling
WE have always tried our best to recycle whenever possible and, obviously, use the Council's green bins, black boxes and blue bags. more...
So just where is our fountain
YOUR correspondent, Council Tax Payer 'Bring back fountain to Church Square' (Dear Star, December 13) rightly drew attention to the further waste of money on another refurbishment of Church Square which has produced yet another lacklustre, 'grey' result but how embarrassing that he/she should mention bringing back the fountain which St Helens Council has lost. more...
Don't bottle it...
THE Government and the public are very concerned about the dangers of greenhouse gasses being released into the atmosphere, and rightly so. more...
Step too far for Arriva buses?
I WOULD just like to say that I am extremely annoyed at Arriva buses. more...
Sorry but new Academy proposal is madness
RE the proposed new Academy for Newton-le-Willows, merging two existing schools, St Aelred's and Selwyn Jones (Newton High) Schools. more...
Warrington Guardian News
Don't forget to recycle your trees and cards
CHRISTMAS might now be a distant memory and your real Christmas tree may be looking tired and old. more...
Matt King a big hit with Neighbours star Toadie
NEIGHBOURS star Toadfish believes Melbourne Storm will miss new Wolves signing Matt King. more...
Police recruits’ domestic violence training
A WARRINGTON based domestic violence charity is helping the police officers of tomorrow. more...
Diary of a juror
I WAIT in a long queue outside court. It is a cold but bright winter's morning and it seems a shame to be about to be stuck indoors for the rest of the day. more...
New year spells the end of the road for romance
LAW firms in Warrington are bracing themselves for a New Year divorce boom as couples stressed by Christmas rush to untie the knot. more...
Bloomin’ great!
A STOCKTON Heath florist has raised £1,400 for St Rocco's Hospice. more...
Bid for charity for blind
A CHRISTIAN charity wants to set up a group to help the visually impaired in Warrington. more...
Calling young volunteers
WARRINGTON Youth Club is offering places on its special programmes for young people interested in volunteering. more...
New-homes firm Briden goes bust
A MAJOR building developer in Warrington has gone into liquidation. more...
Armed police arrest man with gun
FIREARM specialists armed with machine guns descended on the Old Fish Market in the town centre on Tuesday afternoon after reports of a young man carrying a gun. more...
First for Naomi
THIS brave young woman refuses to let her disability stop her getting on with her life. more...
New sponsors for charity ball
A BIRCHWOOD company is this year's sponsor of the Tim Parry Johnathon Ball Foundation for Peace annual charity ball. more...
Ah, so that's why my engine was purring...
THIS kitten could have gone on a magical Christmas mystery tour after turning up in the engine of a car. more...
Green campaigners' call to recycle Christmas trees
WITH the 12th day of Christmas fast approaching this weekend and the decorations set to come down, families are being urged to recycle their tired old trees. more...
Holly's search for donor continues
COME this time of year most people are resolving to drink less, lose weight or quit smoking. more...
No worries for Morgan
A SPRITELY centenarian attributes not having any worries as the key to long life. more...
Warning to cat lovers after Ernie loses tail from gunshot wound
THE creator of Bob the Builder is warning cat owners to be vigilant after his own cat was shot with a high powered gun in Great Sankey. more...
When cartoons and caricatures were in their heyday
CARTOONS and caricatures formed a major part of the Warrington Guardian's sports coverage in the 1930s. more...
Is Kerry to sell mum's house?
CASH-STRAPPED Kerry Katona is considering selling her mum's house to raise money. more...
Winsford Guardian News
Masterplan for Winsford moves closer
PLANS for a £35million regeneration of Winsford town centre are moving closer. more...
Trip to the forest for learners
LEARNERS in Vale Royal took a new direction in their education when they took part in a spot of orienteering in Delamere Forest. more...
Attacker threatened women with baseball bats in bedroom
A WINSFORD man hid in the dark before jumping off a wardrobe and threatening two women with a baseball bat. more...
Car crash
A car crashed into an electricity pylon forcing police to close Middlewich Road. The crash happened when a white Ford Focus lost control. The car was being driven by a man in his mid twenties but he did not suffer any serious injuries. Scottish Power engineers were called to replace the pylon and restore power. more...
Men punished over class A drug offences
TWO Winsford men have been given community orders after pleading guilty to possesing class A drugs. more...
Silent nights
IT has been a quiet season of goodwill for police in Winsford. more...
National acclaim for town producer
A FILM maker from Winsford is receiving international acclaim for his latest and most controversial work. more...
Golden thankyous
A COUPLE who have been together for 50 years have thanked everyone who joined in their golden wedding celebrations. more...
Friend battered after alleged affair
A SINGLE mother-of-three harrassed and battered her friend after she allegedly had an affair with her partner. more...
Soap stars dressed to impress
COSTUMES supplied by a business were seen by millions of television viewers on Christmas Day. more...
Friend battered after alleged affair
A SINGLE mother-of-three harrassed and battered her friend after she allegedly had an affair with her partner. more...
Racist attacks spark online debate
A RACIST attack in Winsford has sparked a debate over equal rights on the Guardian forum. more...
Cash to help young
YOUNG people are to benefit from £137,000 to help them become volunteers. more...
POLICE HUNT DRUGS BOSS
A CRIMINAL mastermind who converted a house into a drugs factory is being hunted by police. more...
Wirral Globe News
Wirral couple caught up in Kenyan crisis
A HOLIDAYING Wirral couple have found themselves caught up in the political strife that's led to mass rioting across Kenya. more...
Bonfire Night death - boy in court
A 13-YEAR-old boy accused of murdering a man, whose charred body was found in the dying embers of a bonfire, has appeared for the first time at Liverpool Crown Court. more...
Inquest opens after Thustaston death crash
AN inquest has opened after an elderly woman from Meols died following a head-on car crash as she drove home. more...
Waste plan 'risk to wildlife'
PROPOSALS for the construction of a waste recovery plant in Eastham were deferred after a meeting at Wallasey Town Hall. more...
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