A WATER leak has finally been plugged - four months after it was first discovered! Farnworth residents said they were fed up complaining about water oozing through a footpath beside St Luke's Church cemetery. Water engineers said the delay had been caused
A VAN heist on a new Widnes housing estate saw three raiders make off with electrical goods worth £50,000. The attack happened after the van driver stopped to make a delivery in Motherwell Close on the half-built houspened after the van driver stopped
A SCHOOLGIRL Everton fan from Widnes has scored success with her own column in a major local newspaper. Jennifer Thomas is a member of The Jury, a fortnightly feature in a regional paper where fans give their views on Liverpool's football clubs. The 15
FORMER Widnes great Jonathan Davies will be the focus of a future episode of BBC's This Is Your Life. Davies was recording A Question of Sport when presenter Michael Aspel showed him the famous red book. Davies was whisked off to the BBC's studio in his
LIZ Dennett stunned international selectors during Ireland's major table tennis tournament, winning not only the junior girls' singles but also the women's title. The 15-year-old Northwich schoolgirl, who qualifies to represent Ireland through her mother
Results. Section A: Millfield 3 Majors A 2; Mill Brow SC B 2 Appleton Arms 3; Holy Family 2 Horse and Jockey 3; Sundowner 1 Parklands A 4; Black Horse 3 Grapes 2; RO Bells 1 Village SC A 4; HGSC B 3 Wid Rec A 2. Section B: Wid Rec B 3 RAOB B 2; Oddfellows
Widnes RUFC Vets 3 GED Glynn's penalty with the last kick of the game rescued the Wids from injustice and embarrassment, having been the superior side throughout. The muddy, sloping pitch played its part in keeping the backs at bay with the home side's
Winnington Park 15 WIDNES had to travel to Northwich to take on an open age side after a late cry off by Preston. It turned out to be an enjoyable and entertaining game, which will stay long in the memory for those watching. The main reason being the
NORTHWICH Victoria could be spared the financial burden of having to build an A-graded stadium by next year. Ambitious plans to expand the Conference to three divisions will leave many teams from the three feeder leagues well short of Football League
NEIL Kelly's injury woes dramatically worsened this week after new signing Andrew Isherwood had to undergo surgery for a serious back injury. The 22-year-old, who joined Widnes from Leigh Centurions in the summer, was yesterday (Wednesday) recovering
Please help, I have two cats one aged about 7 years old, male who was neutered a few years ago, he has starting spraying inside. Is there anything I can give him to stop him from doing this? Also my other cat, who is also male, now about 3 years old has
I've recently been given a small hamster that I've named Olga. With our last hamster we had several teething problem and therefore had to clip its teeth. How often do you think hamster's teeth need to be clipped and is there any special items we would
ALL AWAY teams in Premier Darts Division of the Carlsberg-Tetley Open League came away happy after victories. Impressive 17 dart legs from Mark Peake and Dave Coyne put leaders RAOB A in the driving seat at Raven, their 5-3 win putting them two points
CREWE and District FA are launching a new initiative to recruit as many referees as possible to combat the shortage of qualified officials in the area. A course begins at the Oakley Centre, Crewe, on Tuesday, February 4, 7.15pm. It costs £20 per candidate
CREWE and Nantwich RUFC were made to fight all the way for a 17-11 victory at rock-bottom Trentham. Although their league positions suggested otherwise, it was far from easy for the second-placed side, back in action for the first time in over a month
ASPIRING sports coaches in Middlewich look set to benefit thanks to a new scheme put in place by Congleton Borough Council Sports Development. The Coach and Club Training Programme for 2003 provides a host of courses and workshops covering every aspect
A SPATE of injuries and deaths to wildlife in Nantwich has led to Stapeley Grange Wildlife Hospital urging the Borough Council to give protection by erecting railings. The call comes after a cygnet was killed by, of all things, a council van on Friday
A NANTWICH couple are looking to go that extra mile for charity. Well 26 to be exact! Philip and Helen Hewitt, who live in Haydn Jones Drive, have long shared a secret ambition without the other knowing about it. Both have always wanted to run the London
A GROUP of protestors may order an investigation into Cheshire County Council's conduct in the run up to a controversial public inquiry last year. On Friday, Residents Against the Plant spokesman John Edwards said some group members were considering seeking
THE Guardian's campaign to get a crossing installed on the dangerous A54 Holmes Chapel road appears to have been successful. Clr Dave Sutton has confirmed that the crossing has been approved by the Joint Highways Committee as part of its ongoing programme
I AM sick and tired of people of Halton complaining about their wheely bin collections. We are under threat from terrorists and what are some of the people of Halton concerned about? 'My wheely bin was not emptied because I did not put it out for collection
MIDDLEWICH last week became a tidier place thanks to the tireless work of Wheelock Street newsagent Janet Chisholm. Over the past year Janet has been trying to get residents and businesses alike to be more responsible by not dropping litter and being
I REPLY to Mr Higginson's ordeal of bin collections just after Christmas. In the road in which I live the bin men call at 7.10am Monday mornings, every Monday morning. Our bins go out overnight and we just hope passing youths leave them alone. Incidentally
VISITORS to Middlewich will soon be given a clearer indication of when they are entering the town thanks to a new series of signs due to be erected later this year. At present the signs welcoming people to the town are dominated by Congleton borough,
THE future of a potential railway station in Middlewich is not dead, despite the latest refusal of housing plans that could have paved the way for the facility. That is the message from Middlewich councillor Dave Sutton, who is determined to ensure that
WARRINGTON Wolves' international prop forward Jerome Guisset has words of caution for Tetley's Rugby Super League clubs who are considering offering France a new franchise in the competition. French clubs Toulouse, Villeneuve and Union Treiziste Catalane
THE man who lifted the prestigious Challenge Cup for Warrington in the famous Odsal Stadium replay has died. Eric Frodsham was the captain of the Warrington side which defeated Halifax 8-4 on Wednesday, May 5, 1954, before a world record attendance of
WORK is continuing on the demolition of Winsford's unpopular gas holder, much to the delight of most of the town's residents. Owner Transco expects the job to be finished by the end of February meaning that - weather permitting - spring skies over the
KNIGHTS Grange have been crowned Kelsall Friday Darts League champions. But it was other Winsford teams that snatched the individual honours at the presentation and finals night at Kelsall Social Club on Friday. John O'Reilly beat his Red Lion team-mate
INSURANCE cover could be lost if businesses have failed to replace their halon gas supplied fire suppression systems according to specialists Chubb Fire. Business are at risk if they have not complied with European legislation that produced a timetable
BUSINESSES in Cheshire are being urged to enter the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' (IMechE) MX2003 Awards. Now in its 24th year, the Manufacturing Excellence Awards recognise best practice and innovation in UK manufacturing across six different
IN an effort to help new businesses a start up service has been launched in Winsford. Nicola Belfield and Phil Sanders set up The Numbers Company, a business with the sole purpose of assisting with the growth and development and smooth running of new
AN 87-year-old Runcorn man has been tragically killed in a crash on the Weston Expressway after his car was in collision with a HGV. His Rover 100 crashed by the Rocksavage turn-off at 11.19am on Saturday morning. Police are appealing for witnesses.
IN the Guardian Cup, West Cheshire League's General Chemicals were unable to use their home advantage in their replayed third round match with Irlam Catholic Club. Despite trailing to an early goal, last season's semi-finalists eased through to the quarter-final
THE charity which pulled out of the New Images youth centre takeover has confirmed that it will stay in Winsford. Toc H dropped out of negotiations to buy the building from Cheshire County Council in a surprise move on January 7, leaving users of the
A NEW community radio station based in Winsford could soon be setting the airwaves abuzz. Weaver FM is set to go live with a trial run later on this year, if its application for a temporary licence allowing it to broadcast for a month is a success. Plans
SAINTS progressed easily into round two of the North West Counties Cup overcoming their Wigan visitors. Fresh from helping the open age cause, Martin Scott opened the scoring after huge bursts down the middle from Sean Loftus, Lee Potter and Rob Lamb.
IMPROVEMENTS in the way rape cases are handled could give more victims the confidence to give evidence, prosecutors hope. At present, there is a big gap between the number of reported rapes and actual convictions. The trauma of facing the criminal justice
MILLIONS of pounds of crucial funding is set to make a huge difference to the lives of Winsford parents with children under four years old. But only if people sign up to get involved in the Sure Start scheme, which hopes to improve a wide variety of services
A MAJOR consultation into the future of council houses in Runcorn and Widnes was launched yesterday (Tuesday). Tighter council budgets mean a review of tenants' attitudes and opinions on the future of housing stock is needed. Paul Mullin, Halton Council's
Wids u10s 25 Wrexham u10s 10 AFTER a long unscheduled winter lay-off courtesy of Mr Frost, the Wids u10s finally welcomed the new year with a double header against Welsh Dragons Wrexham. Both games saw the Wids side play hungry and uncompromising rugby
RAM raiders who smashed their way into a Barnton garage failed to steal the ATM machine - which is believed to have been their target. A stolen Vauxhall Caviller was repeatedly reversed into the Woodlands Garage, on Runcorn Road, in the early hours of
MORE clinic sessions at Halton Hospital Genito Urinary Medicine Unit (GUM) are to be dedicated to combating gonorrhoea following a review by hospital management. It comes after an announcement that rates of a treatment-resistant strain of the sexually
Results for January 18. Best Sports u8s League: Wolves FC 0 Great Lakes Athletic 2; Ditton Youth 0 Brookvale Utd 3; Weston Point Rangers 1 Heath Park 0; Great Lakes Argyle 2 HRBL 4. GAP Personnel u9s League: Beechwood Jnr 0 Halton Grange 2; HRBL 2 Weston
In the league last weekend, premier division leaders Bridge Timber defeated Columbas Old Boys 7-1, with goals from Connor (4), Codey (2) and Jones. Union Tavern remain second after defeating Travellers Rest 5-1, Maird (2), Lewis (2) and Cudridge netted
FIRE crews in Runcorn and Widnes went on a 24-hour strike yesterday (Tuesday) as part of their on-going dispute over pay. After weeks of talks, the unions and their employers appear no closer to a settlement. The National Fire Service Employers' Association
THE family of a man murdered five years ago is demanding answers from police as to why they cannot highlight the case on television. The Jones family feel let down and want the killers of Charlie Jones to be brought to justice. Charlie, aged 42, of Parkfield
RAPE victims' support organisations are to be asked how the Crown Prosecution Service can improve the way it handles such cases, as it prepares to launch specialist co-ordinators. Barry Hughes, chief crown prosecutor for Cheshire, says the CPS is asking
THE chief constable of Cheshire Police believes claims that house burglaries have gone down their list of priorities as "absolute total nonsense". Peter Fahy was speaking at Vale Royal police forum in Frodsham Community Centre on Wednesday last week in
THE Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) is scrapping the train service from Crewe to Manchester Airport allegedly because of under-use of the service. While the Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) North West Regional Group appreciates the SRA
THE panto at the Queens Hall, Widnes, broke all records this year. Jack And The Beanstalk, featuring soap stars Jonathan Dutton, from Neighbours, and Louis Emerick, of Brookside, attracted the best ever attendance. A record number of school parties came
DESPITE a slight increase in gun related incidents over the past year, Cheshire Police are confident that the situation is under control. Police recorded 50 gun related incidents in 2001/2002, six more than the previous year. Chief inspector of operations
A NEW twist in the tale of the Drill Field development in Northwich has emerged, with shareholders and club chiefs at loggerheads. A group of Northwich Vics' shareholders and opponents of the club's plans to build a new stadium at Wincham, are demanding
RAM raiders who smashed their way into a Barnton garage failed to steal the automatic cash machine which is believed to have been their target. A stolen Vauxhall Caviller was repeatedly reversed into the Woodlands Garage, on Runcorn Road, in the early
A SOCIETY, which has monitored major developments in and around Northwich, is to close because of the health of the executive committee. There are only five members of the committee, all of whom are elderly. Another member recently died. Northwich Civic
HEARTLESS vandals have wrecked a new playground - before children even had a chance to play in it. The attack was launched on a nature garden created for the Acorn Community Nursery in Runcorn by volunteers from The Prince's Trust. Teenagers helped to
A HARTFORD man is calling for action to stop the Beach Tennis Club from falling into the hands of property developers. Mike Kelly, who lives on Bradburns Lane, is a member of the club which has been suffering financially, especially since its pavilion
A COLOSSAL B&Q warehouse is helping pupils develop learning skills - in the classroom! Schools are linking up with industry to give children experience of how the world of work operates. Twenty teachers from the Grange Junior School toured the giant
Is it a plane? No, it's a kite! A MYSTERY UFO sighting over Runcorn has been solved by a local Fox Mulder. The dark-object spotted hovering in the sky over Preston Brook recently can now be revealed as... a kite in the shape of a bird! Dean Robertson
THE chairman of Crewe Football Club is sceptical over council plans to issue grants to cover clubs' VAT bills and asked; "what is the point?" Pat Slack who controls the Cumberland Stadium club was speaking in response to news that Crewe and Nantwich Borough
FIREFIGHTERS across South Cheshire walked out of their stations on Tuesday in their first strike action of 2003. The Fire Brigades Union made the decision to strike after talks with employers broke down this month. Crews took to picket lines across the
LYMM Rugby Club have been handed a wonderful opportunity to reach the semi-finals of the Powergen Intermediate Cup for the first time in their history. They reached the quarter-finals for the first time by beating Horden Welfare at Crouchley Lane on Saturday
Fleas can be a problem the whole year round. Although the cat flea is the most common flea found on our pets, both dogs and cats are equally at risk. What is the life cycle of the flea? Once fleas have been brought into the house by a pet, there is a
A MAN escaped with cash from a shop till after confronting an assistant with a knife in a town centre newsagent. The incident happened on Saturday, at 2.40pm, when the offender entered Phil's Newsagent, Parker Street, and pretended to make a purchase.
A NINETEENTH century Warrington doctor is the subject of a fascinating new book chronicling his highly successful life as a local medic and a famous brewer. William Okell was born in Knutsford in 1819 and educated at Shrewsbury school. He became a house
HOUSING experts from councils across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington have met with housing charity Shelter to discuss the growing issue of homelessness in the county. Due to a new law - the Homelessness Act - being passed, local authorities must deliver
BURTONWOOD was the scene of two car fires this week - and both are believed to be deliberate. Fire crews were first called to a car blaze in Back Lane on Thursday night. The incident happened just after 10.45pm. In the second blaze fire fighters tackled
Depression over the break-up of a love affairs and optimism over that it will turn out alright in the end, are the basic ingredients of the Welsh Rockers' latest offering. But it's not all doom and gloom, because the rousing guitar and piano on the single
A HIRE company owner in Warrington has been praised for his charity work after handing a boost to St Rocco's Hospice. Alan Horrocks, who owns the Multi Hire power tools company at Black Bear Bridge, on Knutsford Road, raised £209 for the hospice. Mr Horrocks
A big blue feel good trip from the Jelly's Fred Deakin and Nick Franglen that stays this side of cool, easy-listening cheese. The eight tracks twist on mellow dance beats with looping sound-bite dialogue that replaces vocals. On top of this is a gentle
A LIFELINE has been launched to help small businesses in Halton grow and flourish. Small business specialists have teamed up with Greater Merseyside Enterprise (GME) to present a seminar. It takes place at 8.15pm tonight (Wednesday) at Halton Business
A WEB of closed circuit television cameras is planned to surround the Town Hall as an extra security measure. Warrington Borough Council is looking to fit around 12 cameras to the outside of the listed building and the neighbouring council car park. But
COUNCILLORS will meet with health chiefs today to discuss the future of healthcare provision in Warrington. A special meeting of the council's scrutiny committee, which will be attended by Warrington Hospital boss Paul Cronin and Warrington Primary Care
PLANS for a flagship children's centre in Orford - the first of its kind in the country - will go on display this week. The pioneering children's centre will be dedicated to the provision of education and childcare services for youngsters under five.
VITAL multi-million pound improvements to the council's sheltered housing accommodation will be considered as part of the ongoing review of housing stock in the borough. A report considered at this week's meeting of the policy committee stated that funds
My dog has a large wart like lump on the inside of his ear, is it okay to just leave it, he also suffers chronic ear infection, is an operation the only solution as financing it will be a major problem. E Waugh, Glasgow Answer: I am sorry that your dog
My cat had four kittens on Tuesday, September 10. When can I get her neutered? Miss J Harrison, Davyhulme Answer: I hope your cat and her kittens are doing well. We usually recommend that cats are spayed about 6- 7 weeks after having the kittens, usually
My 3 yr old cat is unwell. I first noticed him walking very slowly and low down, obviously in pain. I noticed he had a sore rear end as if he had suffered loose motions. I took him to our local vet who, on examination noted damaged claws, so more than
I have a German Shepherd Dog who is 11 years old. The problem is with age his cheeks have sagged and where they droop down, the skin underneath has become sore probably because he slavers a lot. Around his mouth is always wet. Is there any cream I can
My cat is a 4 year old female and I have just noticed she has a brown flek on the pigment in her eye, should I be worried about this? Answer: Brown pigment in the iris of cat's eyes is not uncommon and usually not a problem. However if this is something
I get a lot of inquiries about pet insurance and thought that it would be useful to use this month's column to answer the most common queries. What is pet insurance? Several companies provide pet insurance for a monthly or yearly premium. The policies
Can you see what my love life holds for me - I am currently in an average marriage but am in love with someone else and feel very confused. Julie, Wirral Dear Julie, You get back what you put into a relationship. Your relationship with your husband started
Life seems good at the moment do you see things getting better financially and work wise. My birth date is 21-01-1959 Angela Brown, Catterick Dear Angela, Interesting information will be coming your way and surprise you ideas will be flooding through
I've written before but you said it was too early to get in touch with my husband and my dad who both died in March 2002. Some time has passed since then so would it be possible for you to try and contact them now. I think about them every single day
Please tell me about my love life and children. Karen, Fareham Dear Karen, There is a celebration of some sort around you I feel its an engagement and the couple have a lot of love around them. I know that the world can and will be your oyster through
Hiya, just wondering if you could help me. I have had a bad time recently and I want to know if I have come to the end of it, or is it going to carry on? I am a very puzzled woman please help! Clair, Northwich Dear Clair, The answer is yes, you have come
I've been troubled by strange dreams lately. Nearly all my dreams have been about houses and a pub that burned down. My houses are always almost empty and run down. What does this mean? Sara, Wigan Dear Sara, As there been some heartache in you life -
The Manufacturing Excellence Awards recognise best practice and innovation in UK manufacturing. "Manufacturing in this area has a long history of excellence and is vital to the economy of this area and to the whole country," said MP George Osborne. To
THE battle to save a swimming facility in Warrington town centre hit the streets this weekend. Hundreds of petitions were distributed in the Golden Square requesting that the council commits to establishing a modern swimming complex before any decision
Singles chart provided by Virgin, Birkenhead. 1 - (new) David Sneddon - Stop Living the Lie (Mercury) 2 - (new)Busted - Year 3000 (Universal/Island) More Busted on Radio 1 3 - (1)Girls Aloud - Sound Of The Underground (Polydor) More Girls Aloud on Radio1
How can you tell if your HORSE has got colic and foot rot? Aysha, Warrington Answer: I am sorry, but I am not a horse vet and cannot advise on such problems
The internationally acclaimed Richard Alston Dance Company makes its debut at the Stoke-on-Trent theatre on January 28, presenting a repertoire of outstanding contemporary dance. Launched in 1994 to great critical acclaim, Richard Alston Dance Company
Two rooms, four men, eight toilets - and a lot of tiles. The scene is set for one of the most unlikely heist drams you are likely to see. Bickering Will Randolph, Petesy, Socrates and Ding-Ding's plans for a daring robbery see them living the life of
Billed as the "most worked comedy show band in the United Kingdom" the group professes to be just as at home at a comedy festival as they are at a '60s festival. The Ivy League are John Brennan (bass, vocals), Michael Brice (guitar, vocals) and Dave Buckley
JACKASS star Steve-O is to appear at the Liverpool University on Friday, February 7, with his new show, Don't Try This at Home, to perform his unique brand of dangerous and obnoxious humour. Props stipulated in the contract include a staple gun, a sharp
My cat has spasms of chasing his tale, is there a problem, or do I ignore it? Alan Johnson, Stretford Answer: Cats chasing their tails can be a perfectly normal behaviour, especially when they are young. It is unlikely that there are any problems that
Why does my year old dog eat her own and other dogs muck, and how can I stop her? Debbie Graham, Flixton Answer: Dogs eating their own faeces is a common problem which should be discouraged as much as possible. Dogs will often do this if they are bored
I have got a dog and he is 10 years old. I would like to know why does he lick his bum and the sofa. We have had him wormed but there is no difference. He still does it. Thank you. E West, Eccles Answer: Dogs do have some delightful habits! You are correct
My ten year old cat has FIV he had lost his appetite and was generally unwell with a constant high temperature. The vet gave him an anabolic steroid, anti inflammatory and antibiotics within hours he was a new cat. Is it a good sign he responded so quickly
AFTER three consecutive league defeats, section two leaders Likely Lads returned to winning ways when they beat Dock Lads 5/4, despite a 17-dart game from Andy Campbell, relegating the losers to the foot of the table. Second-placed Red Admiral fought
Upton AA 2 Pavilions 2 aet (Pavilions win 4-2 on penalties) PAVILIONS travelled to Chester to face a much-improved Upton and found themselves a goal down after 20 minutes in this Cheshire Amateur Cup quarter-final replay. The home side went ahead through
Leek CSOB Youth 1 Witton Albion Youth 4 WITTON Albion kept up their challenge for the Staffordshire County Minor Sunday Youth League Premier Division title at the weekend. In the Longton Trophy's only game on Sunday, Witton closed the gap on leaders Eccleshall
Bamber Bridge 1 Witton Albion 2 UniBond Division One Saturday, January 18 WITTON'S first win at Bamber Bridge gave them a perfect, if belated, start to 2003. Carl Rendell and Ross Clegg struck the second half goals that avenged the Preston side for stealing
Witton Albion 2 Radcliffe Borough 2 UniBond Division One CARL Rendell's late equaliser at Wincham Park on Tuesday kept up Witton's excellent form - they have now suffered just one defeat in 10 games. The game burst into life with two goals in the space
A COMPUTER centre is teaching vital skills and changing lives with its 'open to all' philosophy. The Telematics Centre in Windmill Hill provides free computer training for anyone aged 18 and over - their oldest member is 83! Nick Walton, the centre manager
Can you help RAF war memorial bid? A SOUTH Cheshire man has dedicated himself to building a memorial to airmen who lost their lives in a tragic crash in the Second World War. Derek Inskeep, 61, of Cobbs Lane in Hough, is keen to hear from relations of
THE funeral took place on recently of James Booth of Castle, Northwich who died on December 26 at home, aged 81. James was born in Liverpool and had lived in Barnton for over 50 years. He worked at ICI for most of his working life. He served in the Royal
THE funeral took place recently of Hubert Carlton Jones, husband of Mrs Peggy Jones, of Mount Pleasant Road, Davenham, who died on January 1 aged 85. Hubert was the husband of Peggy, dearest father of Christine and William, much loved granddad of Mike
THE funeral took place recently of Gwendoline Ann Littler of West Avenue, Rudheath, who died recently aged 61. Mrs Littler was born in Northwich and was educated at Broken Cross School and Secondary School, Rudheath. She had lived in Rudheath for her
CREWE rockers Emotional Baggage take to the Limelight stage, next week. The lads are supporting Whitesnake tribute Ready An' Willing, on Saturday, Feb 1. Baggage are live at 9pm, tickets £5.
MODE fans, it's time to come out of the woodwork! Black Celebration are back with their first gig of 2003 at the Limelight, next Wednesday. All local lads, this three piece from Crewe are the definitive tribute to the most underrated band in at least
BITTER-sweet comedy Love Me Slender is the first offering of the new spring season at the New Vic Theatre. The drama, by Vanessa Brooks opens tomorrow, January 24, and features the star of Emmerdale and Celebrity Fit Club Kay Purcell. The play looks at
I was giving my dog (Shih-tzu, 7 yrs. Old) a bath approximately 3 months ago when I discovered a lump on her side underneath her skin that was rather soft and small. As I felt it, it moved around a little bit. Since then, it has grown a little (not much
Hi Allisdhair, and may I first congratulate you on having such a unique name. As you may have noticed, I too have a slightly odd moniker - Dandare. My father was a massive fan of the 1960s cartoon hero Captain Dan Dare and unfortunately I am the living
My poodle just recently weaned her pups. She still has milk and her teats are hard. How can I release the milk? Donna Cook, Tennessee Answer: Normally the milk dries up on its own after weaning. If it is persisting then there are medications that can
My Sharpei's front teet is swollen 20 to 30 times its normal size and is filled with fluid. She was fixed approximately 4 months ago, she is 2 years old, has had one set of puppies, and we live in the mountains; but at the moment the rattlesnakes are
Nantwich...2 Congleton...2 NANTWICH Town player manager Nigel Gleghorn says prolific striker Wes Wilkinson is going nowhere at the moment. Several clubs are believed to have shown interest in Wilkinson, aged just 18, who hit his 19th goal of the season
Vagabonds 13 Northwich 19 RFU Powergen South Lancashire and Cheshire One FOR the first time, Northwich's flight back from the Isle of Man was spent celebrating a victory. The flames for their first win on Vagabonds' soil were lit early in the game as
Blackburn 29 Winnington Park 26 RFU Powergen North Two West THIS was another agonising result for Park, who threw away a 21-point lead then missed two late penalties that could have clawed back a victory. Winnington broke the deadlock after only eight
Winnington Park 1 Bebington 4 PARK were unable to halt their poor run of results on Saturday despite an improved performance. Bebington opened the scoring with what turned out to be the best goal of the four, but Park equalised within 10 minutes. From
THE Trent and Mersey Canal at Broken Cross was in a mean mood for Barnton and Frodsham Angling Club's fifth round of the Scotts Shield Series. It did, however, shake up the points as the overall leaders didn't even take any of the placings, after most
THE Hazel Pear in Acton Bridge is calling for new bowlers to join its Norley League team. Anyone interested should ring Claudia Dickens or Barbara Winnington on 01606 851293 or 77642. The club is also holding an open pairs competition on Sunday, March
WINCHAM runner Andy Ellis won the senior boys race at the Cheshire Schools Cross Country Championships. He finished one place ahead of Grange student Simon Mills on a successful day for local athletes at Sutton High School in Ellesmere Port on Saturday
THE Mid Cheshire League needs new teams to join up and complete its major expansion plans. Next season the league, which is sponsored by Coors and Winnington Park Recreation Club, wants to increase the number of clubs and swell from two divisions to three
IN group one, Crows and Magpies share top spot with two wins each, while last year's champions, Eagles, lost twice but their top scorer was absent and could make a difference when he turns up. We now have nine teams in this league Results. Group one:
Results for January 18. GMB National Cup, first round: Simms Cross 38 Keighley Albion 0; Farnworth 56 Blackpool Stanley 0. Division four: Widnes Tigers 12 Rochdale Mayfield 20; Albert Park 15 Crosfields 24. Division five: Simms Cross A 18 Eccles A 0.
Results for January 16. Moorfield SC 3 Blundell 2; Ball 3 Commercial 2; Auto Quest 3 Doctors 2; Birchfield SC 5 Cuerdley Cross 0; Simms Cross 3 Yew Tree 2; Our Lady's 3 Great Lakes 2; Brickwall 2 Smithy Manor 3; USC 1 West Sutton 4. Fixtures for January
Margate 4 Northwich Vics 4 Nationwide Conference Saturday, January 18 IT may be a sad sign of the times that supporters had to pay for Northwich's overnight stay in Margate, but the players seemed to have paid them back with interest on Saturday. However
Saturday Yankee January 18, code 5968 unissued, next week's top prize £2,500. Six winning trebles each receive £66.67. They are: 5908 Mr D Thompson, Greenbank; 5918 J Yarwood, Northwich; 5938 E Dobson, Northwich; 5998 B Gandy, Davenham; 6968 Mrs Carlon
Widnes RUFC 49 Wirral RUFC 8 ANDY Ruane hung up his boots in style as his team ran in eight tries and passed the 30 points mark for the first time this season. Player-coach Ruane has been forced to stop pulling on the red and black jersey due to back
Exclusive interview by NICK SMITH CHRIS Duffy is convinced Canvey Island have what it takes to spring a surprise on his old club in the FA Trophy fourth round next week. The midfielder was in the Vics team that were runners-up in the 1996 final before
WITH the first team's game against Pilkingtons being postponed due to their opponent's involvement in the National Cup, most of the players made the short journey to watch the A team record a double over Rylands. The forwards quickly took a grip on the
THE Maries found no problem in sweeping aside the Manchester outfit that were second in the league, allowing them only one early excursion into their half and a try at the death. The visitors kicked an early penalty before Ryan Quinn and Rob Council made
Widnes St Maries 17 Normanton Knights 18 THE MARIES lost any possible chance of promotion to National Conference division two by going down to Wakefield's Normanton. Matty Giblin continued in scoring vein when he followed a Mark Keenan chip through to
A YOUNG cueball wizard who has taken the local pool scene by storm has qualified for trials with the England u18s squad. Michael O'Keefe, 14, is now 14th in the north west rankings after just one year with the Cheshire Youth Team and can now try out for
My boxer bitch is 2 years old, when we leave her for just an hour she rips everything in sight up, not the furniture but cds, letters, etc. She has plenty of toys of her own and she knows she as done wrong, but will not stop doing it. Please help us.
CREWE Vagrants 1st XI put in a gusty performance to draw 1-1 at Plas Coch, last Saturday. With third place visiting second in Northern Counties Division Two West, things were bound to get physical and Crewe had to weather some aggressive play on the way
TALENTED local speedster Craig Beggs is looking to go national this year. Craig, 19, from Wistaston, impressed many when winning the 125cc Preston and District Championship in his first full year of racing. He also picked up a second award at the recently
The confirmation came after Clr Chalky White questioned whether or not the town would be ready to hold the event this year. Speaking at the Middlewich Town Council meeting on Monday, he said: "Previously the festival took almost two years to organise,
MIDDLEWICH'S town centre facelift is under starter's orders with the work on the transformation set to begin on Monday, January 27. The work will see vast improvements at the Bull Ring with the emphasis placed on greater accessibility for public transport
NANTWICH Independent Group elected the officers to serve for the next 12 months at its AGM on January 9. Keith Cafferty was voted chairman, with Edith Williams and Steve Hope appointed as vice-chairmen, while Jennifer Masser was voted secretary and John
THE speed bumps being installed in West Bank are so gentle, they won't slow traffic down very much. Surely it would improve road safety much more by simply stopping motorists parking on double yellow lines in Mersey Road? This would not only stop obstruction
PLEASE tell me what is the point of having parent and toddler parking spaces when people still park there with no children? Three times I've witnessed this, once at Asda and twice at Halton Lea. When visiting Asda I didn't have my children with me so
MIDDLEWICH councillors have hit out at an e-mail that described their actions as 'politics of the asylum'. Clr Ben Hart described the tone and content of the e-mail from Adrian Donovan, regional land director at Westbury Homes, as 'being suited to the
DENBIGH need just two more points from their last three games to clinch the Middlewich and District Pool League title. They beat Top House B 6-2 to edge closer to the championship and go seven points of clear of Eight Farmers. Steventons A won 6-2 against
MIDDLEWICH Town's reserve side pulled off one of the biggest shocks in the club's history on Saturday. They beat Northwich Victoria's second string 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Mid Cheshire Saturday Cup. And their reward for the sensational win
STARS in Their Eyes presenter Matthew Kelly has 'emphatically denied' allegations of sexual abuse against young boys. But the news of his arrest on Wednesday last week still came as a massive shock to many people in Winsford who know him from his sterling
Winsford United 0 Abbey Hey 3 North West Counties League Division One Saturday, January 18 THIS 10th straight league defeat signalled the end of Alan Walker's managerial reign and left United in a precarious position on his departure. Like so many other
A PUBLIC meeting saw developers and residents debating controversial plans for a multi-million pound hotel near Tarporley. Over 100 people attended the January 9 meeting at Tarporley's Royal British Legion, held to discuss an ambitious planning application
WORK is continuing on the demolition of Winsford's unpopular gas holder, much to the delight of most of the town's residents. Owner Transco expects the job to be finished by the end of February meaning - weather permitting - that spring skies over the
First interview with new Winsford United manager Gary Thomas By NICK SMITH GARY Thomas has revealed for the first time how he intends to turn round Winsford United's season. The new Blues boss said last night (Tuesday): "First and foremost we need to
STAFF at Able Systems Ltd in Northwich have had their drivers' skills tested and were presented with their Driver Assessment certificates last week. They took part in the Driver Assessment Scheme organised by Cheshire's Road Safety Unit, which gives the
A WIDNES man is to appear in court this morning charged with the murder of 30-year-old Paul McKeown, in the early hours of Saturday morning. Danny Dean Devlin, aged 35, will appear before Halton Magistrates. Paul McKeown was found by police at a house
THOUSANDS of mums in Halton will benefit from the new child tax credit in April, it has been claimed. Nine out of 10 local families are expected to receive the extra cash, said Weaver Vale MP, Mike Hall. Instead of the money going through the pay packet
CHARITY walkers battled the elements on a three-hour climb up Mount Snowdon to raise vital funds needed for a Runcorn schoolgirl with learning difficulties. Friends from The Travellers Rest pub climbed the 3,000ft peak and raised more than £2,400 after
DO you know someone who does a lot of work for the community? Why not nominate them for the Vale Royal Mayor's Award for Endeavour. The award is made annually to a person who has made a significant contribution to the community. And the organisation which
WIDNES returned to winning ways with a comfortable victory that took them past the 500-point mark for the season in just 14 matches. The foundations were laid in a powerful first half when exciting running rugby produced tries for Alan Carr, Adam Higham
at the touch of a button! A NEW hi-tech initiative is giving Widnes residents contact with Halton Council - at the touch of a button. The Direct Link one stop shop has been busy since it opened in the town centre two weeks ago. It is open six days a week
ST MARIES travelled the long journey to Whitehaven to take on the Cumbrian county cup finalists in the first round of the BARLA National Cup and were shaken by an early try in the first three minutes from loose forward Marc Shakley, which Egremont duly
TWO computer technicians are off to Bosnia on a peace-keeping mission as members of the Territorial Army (TA). They will be working alongside regulars from Canada and Holland and TA staff from all over Britain. Signaller Angie Dowling, 26, and lance corporal
THE Bears took the game to Ince and totally dominated. With the ball being moved across the pitch at every opportunity, dragging their defence one way, then the other, gaps were aplenty leading to eight good tries, all containing many passes. Defensively
A FIRST half hat-trick from Paul Dwyer sealed the points for Tricorn in the South Wirral League. His first came after neat football by Larkin and Prior, with Dwyer firing a low crisp shot into the corner of the net. His second followed a loose clearance
STARS in Their Eyes presenter Matthew Kelly has 'emphatically denied' allegations of sexual abuse against young boys. But the news of his arrest on Wednesday last week still came as a massive shock to many people in Winsford who know him from his sterling
A HALTON student, orphaned in the Kosovo conflict, begged Tony Blair not to go to war. Bledar Suci, 16, joined hundreds of Halton College students this week as they staged a peaceful anti-war protest, signing petitions. Bledar told the World he lost his
A STUDENT at Mid Cheshire College's Hartford Campus has snapped up a top national award after being named Digital Photographer of the Year. Janice Hardman scooped the prestigious prize for her digital montage that had earlier won a monthly prize. Mrs
KEY train services from Crewe to Manchester Airport have been halved, forcing passengers to find alternative transport at peak times. Instead of a half hourly service, Central Trains will now only provide services every hour and has terminated 13 trains
Pex Hill u11s 1 Norton Knights u11s 1 PLAYING with more vigour than recent weeks, Norton surprised top of the table Pex Hill with a hard-working performance. The Norton midfield won possession, ably assisted by the fullbacks and kept any threat from Pex
Residents will have to pay £20 for garden waste collections RESIDENTS in Crewe and Nantwich will no longer be able to put garden waste in grey domestic wheeled bins and will be charged £20 for collections. As from the end of February, the Borough Council
CREWE Historical Society will be discussing 'Early Coppenhall' at their monthly meeting, next Tuesday. Susan Chambers will be giving an illustrated talk on the subject from 7.30pm. The society meets at Three Links Hall, Heathfield Avenue on the last Tuesday
THE Vernon Ladies Choir would like to thank everyone who supported its musical evening in aid of St. Luke's Hospice, Winsford. Along with other generous donations, we will be able to send a cheque for £1,000. The choir has just resumed its Monday night
CHANGES to the way crime is recorded in Vale Royal has led to statistics rocketing - but police claim they are winning the battle. The Government's new crime recording standard means that essentially all incidents of crime have to be recorded, even if
I see from your paper the council has promised the town the leisure facilities it so desperately needs. Again. I've lost count of the number of times we've heard this. Certainly for the last 15 years plus. There was an ice-skating rink and bowling alley
A WEBSITE has been set up to keep people in the community informed about levels of crime and to encourage better understanding of community safety. Perceptions seem to be that crime and anti-social behaviour is common place but in reality according to
I WOULD like to offer the sincere thanks of the Rotary Club of Crewe to the people of Crewe and the surrounding villages who so generously supported our Christmas Float collections which this year raised a total of £6, 731.86. This tremendous collection
A POLICE campaign to cut the number of road deaths in Cheshire has led to a review of speed cameras in the county. Accident black spots will now be targeted by the constabulary following the launch of a new campaign by Chief Constable Peter Fahy in Chester
A RECRUITMENT drive is being launched in Northwich by the Cheshire Volunteer Police Reserve. Officers of Cheshire Special Constabulary will be seen out and about Northwich this Saturday, January 25, and there will be recruitment stands in the town square
COUNCIL house tenants are set to benefit from a £40 million injection from new landlords to improve their homes. Wulvern Housing Trust takes over the borough's 6,000 plus council houses at the end of February and has given tenants rent guarantees for
DOZENS of new speed cameras, including the first in the centre of Crewe, are to be installed across South Cheshire in an attempt to slash the number of road deaths. The county is to get 18 traditional speed cameras, five at traffic lights and 28 mobile
Battle stations! WOULD-BE cavaliers and roundheads will be dusting off their uniforms this weekend for the annual Battle of Nantwich. The anniversary, called Holly Holy Day, will draw thousands from across the country for the re-enactment of the conflict
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Runcorn minister who died during a freak accident. Rev Joseph Tong, age 87, was found unconscious at the wheel of his car after it slid to a halt on the Weston expressway at 11.20am on Saturday. He was rushed to Halton
This is an interesting sampler CD that shows how diverse Asian dance music has become. The main problem is that as an album it lacks cohesion. Some of the more straightforward Bhangra tracks sound like they've been taken from the love scene of a Bollywood
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots is the best album The Flaming Lips have ever done and this single, part one of the two-part title track, is perhaps the best song on it. But even if you've got the album this single is still worth buying. It's got the band
Fairly standard film soundtrack fayre, featuring a big-name cast and big songs, which does exactly what it says on the tin - sells the music from the film and does so with gusto! Fred Ebb and John Kander's music is belted out, with much passion and theatrics
RECEIVERS have been called in at a software firm which looked to have the world at its feet. More than 70 jobs are set to be axed at troubled software firm Rage, responsible for the David Beckham video game release, which has a design studio in Warrington
SAINSBURY has reassured its customers that donations can still be made to charity via the Nectar points scheme after a Warrington man had his contribution refused at the firm's Church Street store. Gordon Harker, aged 53, of Gorsey Lane, Orford, had been
A MAN escaped with cash from a shop till after confronting an assistant with a knife in a town centre newsagent. The incident happened on Saturday, at 2.40pm, when the offender entered Phil's Newsagent, Parker Street, and pretended to make a purchase.
THE battle to save Warrington's town centre swimming baths hit the streets at the weekend. Hundreds of petitions were distributed in Golden Square, requesting that the borough council commits to establishing a modern swimming complex before any decision
LESBIAN, gay and bisexual people in the Warrington area are being invited to a holistic health day. The event, which takes place in the town on Sunday, January 26, will give people the chance to make new friends and experience a range of holistic health
PUPILS at a school in Culcheth didn't need to phone a friend or ask the audience as they went wild and wacky to earn success on the BBC game show 50:50. The children, aged between 10 and 12, from Culcheth High School competed against a school from Scotland
PLANS for the future development of Warrington town centre have been unveiled and the council is inviting community comments. Traders, retailers and people from the Warrington community at large can now air their views on the town centre vision after
WARRINGTON Borough Council is on the lookout for a new chief executive after Steven Broomhead announced he was quitting the six-figure salary post. Mr Broomhead, who has been the only chief executive at the Town Hall since Warrington became a unitary
A WARRINGTON Euro MP says the time has come for Government to take action to allow euthanasia for the terminally ill. Chris Davies told the Guardian that he has written to home secretary David Blunkett to ask that the options for changing the law should
A LATCHFORD woman claims she is still being discriminated against by her former bosses more than a year after she won a sex discrimination case at an employment tribunal. The Grange Social Club in Latchford, along with its general secretary Thomas Swift
THE burning issue of pay and modernisation in the fire service has come to the fore again as Warrington's crews joined in the first national strike of the year on Tuesday. Green goddesses were on duty once again as firefighters across town walked out
Is it possible for a dog to get a fungal infection around his mouth from licking human feet (that have previously had athletes foot)? Mrs Greenop, Flixton Answer: Dogs can get fungal infections, but are unlikely to catch athletes foot, especially if the
Crewe... Huddersfield...0 IN-FORM Steve Jones spared Crewe's blushes with an injury-time winner against Huddersfield, last Saturday. The Alex looked to be heading for big disappointment against Division Two's bottom club until the 26-year-old former Leigh
CREWE'S new Aussie keeper Danny Milosevic will have added incentive should he debut in the club's biggest game of the season so far at promotion rivals Oldham, on Saturday. With injuries to Clayton Ince and Ademole Bankole, the 24-year-old shot stopper
My dog has just had enteritis,and is fine now, thanks to you, but his jobs are like cow-pats, whereas before they were proper stools. He is fed on Pedigree Chum Complete Meal(chicken and rice)with a bit of tin meat added. Will this right itself? Mrs P
My golden retriever keeps suffering from skin infections that require antibiotics. Someone suggested that he is intolerant to gluten and needs a gluten free diet. I thought a gluten intolerance resulted in bowel problems. Do I need this glutan free diet
I am currently having problems with the man in my life. We've been together just over 11 years and we seem to be arguing all the time. Is there anything you can tell me that I can do to save our relationship or must I just wait for the inevitable. Averil
Could you please advise my on how to enhance my own physic side, and are there any clubs or meetings which would also help? Janine France, Warrington Dear Janine, Warrington Spiritual Church runs awareness classes on a Thursday evening, and so does Runcorn
I'm on my third marriage have moved 300 miles with my 2 children last month. This time is it going to work? His ex lives 1.5 miles away. He also has 2 children. Thank you. Donna, Stockport Dear Donna, I feel this is it, this will work there is a lot of
I have many psychic experiences and extremely strange, disturbing vivid dreams. Any help would be appreciated. Janet, Birkenhead Dear Janet, The more psychic you become more you will remember dreams and the astral travel that you do at night. I read a
Hi sorry to trouble you - I hope you can give me some insight.... here goes.... well, I have been visiting the psychic chat rooms and feeling very safe in my little office at home - I started to chat to people and things (images, names etc..) started
I constantly think of my childhood sweetheart who I haven't seen in many years but have never forgotten. Despite the passing years and several relationships in-between I've always considered her my soul mate and miss her terribly. Am I being irrational
When I go to bed and I'm in half sleep mode, but can still hear what's going on outside. I can feel and hear a vibration and my body gets heavier and heavier. I cannot move, but my inner body does move and I get to go places and I meet so many people.
A NEW business has been launched that aims to help people in Cheshire quit smoking with just one appointment. Newstart Therapies Ltd, based in Goostrey, offers hypnotherapy as a guaranteed way of breaking the smoking chain and turning over a new leaf.
Album top 10 provided by Virgin, Birkenhead. 1 - (1)Let Go - Avril Lavigne (Arista) 2 - (8)Justified - Justin Timberlake (Jive) 3 - (2)Missundaztood - Pink (Arista) 4 - (4)Gotta Get Thru This - Daniel Bedingfield - (Polydor) 5 - (20)Busted - Busted (Universal
We adopted a greyhound from the rescue society in February 2002 and she has settled in fine but for one problem, she is constantly licking and chattering with her teeth at her coat leaving it wet and looking slightly matted. I took her to the vet and
My 15 and a half year old Yorkshire Terrier bitch has developed a sort of spasm starting from the rear to her head, she does not appear to be in any pain, she just stands and shudders for a couple of seconds and then seems just as well and alert. We do
I've got a 5month old mongrel puppy bitch and would like to get another one but all I can find are pedigree pets which I don't want. and I dont want all the fuss of dealing with an animal welfare. Do you know of any free to good home or any for sale at
I have a German Shepherd that does not like any body walking in front of her or at the back her or anyone walking with us can you help me. John Rawson, Stretford Answer: It sounds like your dog has a nervous disposition which is something that needs to
I've been adopted by a stray cat who comes and eats my cat's food. She is a very friendly cat and I have started leaving food for her during the day. I would like to adopt her, but I am concerned as to how my own cat will react as she has never had to
Certainly, I came from this production feeling a good deal more cheerful than when I went in! Without a shadow of doubt the cast of Mid-Cheshire Amateur Operatic Society did themselves proud. This pantomime fired on all cylinders. Everyone gave every
The Northwich-based four-piece have been working together since July last year and have already produced a demo CD Whole Blue World. Songwriting partners James Grierson (vocals, guitar) and Peter Ling (guitar) are the nucleus of the group and were joined
CHICAGO the movie has already scooped three Golden Globe awards and is being tipped for huge Oscar success, but is it any good? Well, the short answer is yes. All the stage show ingredients are there - Renee Zellweger is excellent as Roxie Hart, a downtrodden
SAINTS have arrived in Lanzarote for a one-week intensive training regime that will, club officials believe, leave the players in prime condition for the club's Cross Code Challenge with Sale Sharks and World Club Championship against Sydney City Roosters
ROW Z plays Liverpool's famous Cavern club on Friday, January 24. Three bands support from 8pm. Row Z features virtuoso guitarist Richard Smith, who plays lead, rhythm and bass simultaneously, and The Coral's touring trumpeter Martin Smith. Tickets priced
STEP into the world of star struck pupils as they search for success. Fame: The Musical returns to the Liverpool Empire Theatre for one week only, from Tuesday, February 11, until Saturday, February 15. And the World is giving away three pairs of tickets
Reading the article in this weeks Warrington Guardian I am concerned about the outbreak of myxomatosis, how important is it to get my rabbit vaccinated, she is about 12 weeks old now. Pauline Jones, Warrington Answer: It is most important to have your
Liverpool Senior Cup, quarter-finals: Runcorn FC Halton 1 Tranmere Rovers 4 aet A FLURRY of late strikes from the visiting Merseysiders snatched victory from the Linnets at the Halton Stadium last Wednesday night. Just 201 chilled but faithful fans saw
WRESTLING wannabe, Andy 'The Rage' Baker, has been chosen from thousands of young grapplers for a special week-long training camp in America. The 22-year-old Runcorn lad is one of just two Britons offered a place at the Ohio Valley Wrestling try-out-one
Altrincham 1 Runcorn FC Halton 1 AN INJURY crisis at the Linnets saw assistant manager Neil Whalley make a dramatic comeback for the club on Saturday - six months after quitting the game. The 37-year-old defender took his boots from the metaphorical peg
WAFC Development Fund December winners - £200, 33 Bessie Buchanan, Lostock; £50, 46 Mark Harris, Altrincham. Next draw, Thursday, January 23. To join call in at the club office between 10am and 3pm or ring 01606 43008. NEXT WITTON MATCHES AT THE GMB STADIUM
Our 3 year old dog, in common with most others, is scared of fireworks. This year we would like to take the kids to a fireworks display without one of us having to stay home with the dog. Any suggestions with how we should do this or are we just being
With the festive season approaching fast, some people may be thinking of getting a puppy or kitten as a Christmas present for the family. Unfortunately this is not a good idea and I would anyone thinking about getting a new puppy or kitten at this time
IT is bright, warm and very welcoming. Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group has a new home - opposite the old Widnes market. A former shop at 21-23 Alforde Street has been transformed into a suite of carpeted rooms, all with disabled access, thanks
THE funeral took place recently of Phyllis Dean, who died on January 3, aged 76. Phyllis was married to Cliff for 54 years, and mother to son Keith, and daughter Janice. She had two brothers and three sisters to the late Anne and John Flatley. Phyllis
THE funeral took place recently of Mr William Henry (Harry) Hoole of Crook Lane, Winsford who died on January 11, aged 87. Harry was born in Wharton and he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs George Hoole. He was educated at Wharton School and Sir John
THE funeral took place recently of Mr Eric Ashton of Townfields Gardens, Winsford, who died on January 1, aged 81. Eric was the beloved husband of Mrs Freda Ashton and a dearly loved dad, granddad and great granddad. Family, relatives and friends attended
SYDNEY'S place to be is kicking it again, this weekend. The Flying Lady on Coleridge Way offers live music for its punters every Saturday and Sunday. Mark Edmunds takes the stage on the 25th with popular duo Pure and Simple next up, a day later. Entertainment
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 l Well luvvies, get ready for one of the most theatrical shows ever seen at the Limelight! The brilliant Dressed to Kill arrive to pay homage to Kiss. 'I was Made for Loving You', 'Strutter' and 'Cold Gin'. Never a dull moment, live
IF you were assembling the greatest line-up in rock and roll history, this would probably be it. Rip roaring tribute show, Rockin' On Heaven's Door arrives in Crewe for a two date stop at the Lyceum Theatre, next weekend. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly
My baby kitten has fleas. Can I use vinegar on her to get rid of the fleas? Kayla, Rhode Island Answer: I have never heard of vinegar being used as a treatment for fleas andwould think it highly unlikely that it would work. There are products which can
We have a miniature schnauzer who is in great health but lately she has started to shake a lot as if she is shivering, the house is warm all the time. Someone suggested she could have a thyroid problem. Many Thanks Martin Kirwan, Stretford Answer: The
I have a Doberman and he is approx 13 of our years, over the last year on and off he has had blood dripping from his privates, plus he is very wobbly on his legs, just recently he has had blood in his wee, I know he is old but he can still be quite lively
