WINSFORD United manager Dave Twite is on the lookout for a central midfielder to plug the gap left by Mark Quinn's imminent suspension. Quinn, a major factor in Winsford's revival during the past two seasons, was due to be suspended for seven days having
A £1 MILLION project to transform Kingsway Leisure Centre has overrun into the New Year. The World received a press release before Christmas stating that the work had been completed ready for 2006. But when I went along for a swim on Friday, I didn't
A VIKINGS star may have been injured trying to break up a brawl outside a popular Widnes nightspot at the weekend. The World understands that promising forward Dave Allen suffered head injuries after acting as peacemaker in a fight outside Top of the
MYSTERY surrounds the sudden closure of one of the longest established family businesses at Widnes market. Albert's went into liquidation, shutting days before Christmas, after trading for 67 years. The bombshell announcement left 12 employees bewildered
MEMBERS of a Middlewich political party met on Thursday to review their achievements over the past year and discuss what lies in store for the future. The Middlewich First organisation, which has members on both the town and borough councils, held its
A SPORTY organisation is hoping to get the ball rolling to provide energetic opportunities for even more Middlewich youngsters. The Soccer Centre aims to open up a world of football fun to children and teenagers with a variety of evening sessions held
BOSSES at Congleton Borough Council insist the future is bright now it has fought its way back from a predicted £2.1 million budget shortfall. The council's financial recovery was announced at a press conference on Monday when leader Roland Domleo said
A CRACKDOWN on crime in Middlewich over the festive period had a noticeable impact according to police. CAT team officer PC Mike Senior said Operation Crackdown, which targeted drugs, yobs, binge drinking, drink driving and burglaries during the run up
PROBLEM parking is high on the agenda for Middlewich Police with two hard hitting operations to target the culprits. Last Wednesday the CAT team focused its attention on motorists parking at the junction of Booth Lane and Kitfield Avenue, and regular
SWEEPING changes that could be on their way to Middlewich schools may not be all bad, according to one school governor. Cheshire County Council is currently carrying out a programme of consultation in all areas of the county as part of the Transforming
MINDLESS vandals put lives on the line and caused thousands of pounds in damage when they rampaged through Middlewich during the weekend. Witnesses and victims say the actions of the yobs, who ripped two petrol pumps out of the ground at about 2.45am
DOMINIC Azakli, one, finds out about ice and water at Rainbow Day Nursery. The children are having a lot of fun as they learn about weather at the Brooks Lane nursery by making ice balloons, hunting out frozen spiders' webs, making rainbows and splashing
CHESHIRE County Council's Tory administration has pledged to do everything in its power to protect council taxpayers - despite facing a £15million shortfall. In his pre-budget statement, leader Paul Findlow reveals that despite the most difficult financial
THE spotlight is shining on an artist after up and coming rock singer Thea Gilmore commissioned her to paint an album cover. Former Mid-Cheshire College student Debbie Richards, of Warren Close, Middlewich, will also feature in Thea's latest video, which
CHILDREN at a Northwich school are hoping for a clear-headed start to the New Year with the help of their school nurse. Pupils and staff at Charles Darwin Primary School purged a common childhood irritant on Friday when they held a bug busting day to
A NORTHWICH solicitor has expressed concern after discovering Northwich Magistrates' Court is closing for two weeks. Chris Johnson, from Moss and Haselhurst, says local justice will not be served as defendants, relatives, friends, witnesses and solicitors
PUBS and clubs in Winsford have been praised by police following an operation to clampdown on establishments that flout licensing laws. A number of the town's nightspots were targeted in the operation on Friday night but police uncovered no major problems
A DEPRESSED Winsford man rang the ambulance service in a cry for help and told them he had cut his wrists and had a knife. But when an officer went to Wayne Clarke's address he found him uninjured. Clarke, 30, of Grampian Way, admitted sending a telephone
TRIBUTES have been paid to a community leader who has stepped down from his position as chairman of Wharton Parish Residents' Association. Tony Deyn has been chairman of the association for more than a year but has decided to resign due to commitments
A WINSFORD man punched his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach after drinking heavily on Boxing Day. Joseph Edward Scott, 23, of Churchill Parkway, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm when he appeared at Northwich Magistrates
A WINSFORD man who incited a 10-year-old to engage in sexual activity and touching has been jailed. Thomas John Joseph Lawlor, of Swanlow Lane, appeared at Chester Crown Court last Wednesday after admitting both charges, which took place in the town on
FARMERS in mid Cheshire will be able to reduce nitrate pollution in the area's rivers and groundwater with the help of an online project. Rural business consultants Berrys ABD, based at Gadbrook Park, Rudheath, has launched the Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
THE problem of 'enviro-crime' is on the increase and agencies in mid Cheshire are set to use new powers in an attempt to clean up the area. Figures released by the Government have revealed fly tipping, graffiti and vandalism are on the rise and people
A NORTHWICH solicitor has expressed concern after discovering Northwich Magistrates' Court is closing for two weeks. Chris Johnson, from Moss and Haselhurst, says local justice will not be served as defendants, relatives, friends, witnesses and solicitors
POLICE investigating the death of a woman in Pickmere are still awaiting test results. Deborah Taylor's husband, Paul, found her body in their home in Jacob's Way. It is thought she may have died in a tragic accident. Yesterday, Tuesday, a police spokesman
POLICE investigations are still under way following the death of an elderly resident who lived at a Sandiway residential home. As the Guardian reported last week, Cheshire Police launched an inquiry into the death of 89-year-old Marjorie Kelsall, who
A CAT-loving care assistant is warning Greenbank residents to be careful after her pet was poisoned. Paula Croly, of Hatton Lane, said she noticed three-year-old Jasper acting strangely early on Thursday. She added: "When I woke up in the morning I saw
A NORTHWICH man hit and then threatened to kill his girlfriend on Christmas Eve, a court heard on Thursday. Nathan Wyche, 20, of Ryder Street, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault by beating when he appeared at Northwich Magistrates' Court. Catherine
A BOY from Northwich has been sent to prison after he admitted charges of assault and causing racially aggravated criminal damage. The 16-year-old from Greenbank, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, also pleaded guilty to further charges of criminal
A TERRIFIED policeman was confronted by a drunk Northwich man who threatened him while waving a large samurai sword. The bobby was trying to protect the partner and 10-month old baby of Jordan Kennerly. Kennerly, 22, of Mayfield Road, admitted affray
A NORTHWICH man who swore at police officers on Boxing Day has been given a conditional discharge by magistrates. Ian Morris, 47, of Old Hall Road, pleaded guilty to a public order offence when he appeared at Northwich Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
POLICE in Northwich are preparing to put the brakes on drivers who fail to stop after an accident. The move comes after officers revealed they were looking into an alarmingly high number of such incidents in the town. Northwich Community Action Team traffic
A HARTFORD special school that was controversially converted from residential status to a day school posted the highest expulsion figures in Cheshire for such establishments. Cloughwood permanently excluded seven youngsters during the 2003-04 school year
GRATEFUL mum Victoria Jones plans to take part in a sponsored walk to raise funds for the hospital that looked after her son. Cameron, two, was admitted to Ronald McDonald House at Alder Hey Hospital last year, and was diagnosed with two dislocated hips
A FORMER postman accused of stealing letters and packages, faces arrest after failing to appear in court. Andrew Goodwin, 37, of Renton Avenue, Runcorn, faces seven charges of theft of a mailbag or postal packet, dating back to May 2004. Halton Magistrates
A prison officer from Runcorn pleaded guilty to drug smuggling. Dave Bentley, aged 38, appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court on Friday charged with possession of controlled drugs. He was arrested after being caught taking illegal substances into the
'NEIGHBOURS from hell' on a tight-knit estate have been told to pack their bags after a judge heard how they made people's lives a misery. Phil Wright and Cleo Jenkins have been given 28 days to leave their Castle Rise home after fed-up neighbours handed
DAVENHAM and Sandiway Players are striking up the band for their spring production of The Musicians. Set in a concert hall before an orchestra takes to the stage for a key performance, the members learn their instruments have disappeared. Group leader
FIREFIGHTERS were called to reports of a house fire in Stockton Heath on Monday which turned out to be a problem caused by central heating. A crew from Stockton Heath were called to Lime Tree Avenue after reports of smoke in the house. But when firefighters
TEENAGE clubbers heading for Mr Smiths are concerning commuters. The excited 14-17 year olds catch a train from Liverpool to Warrington to the U18s disco each Wednesday - at the same time weary office workers are making their way home. And one regular
THIS is Lennox. For the second year running he has spent the festive period without a home after he was abandoned as an unwanted Christmas gift. The mongrel was rescued by Cheshire Dogs Home where he was treated for malnutrition. But the six-year-old
LOSTOCK Gralam were dumped out of the Mid Cheshire Division Two League Cup thanks to a 5-1 away defeat at Gamesley on Saturday. The Lambs started the game brightly with good work from James Birdsey and Ben Jones in midfield. But with a lack of recognised
GOVERNMENT ministers have been told to make improving the A556 a priority. On Friday the North West Regional Assembly included the bypass in a list of 25 vital road plans for the region. "We had to make some tough choices, but we would rather do this
THREE men convicted of the brutal murder of Brian Waters will appear at London's Court of Appeal next week to plead for leniency. James Raven, Otis Matthews and John Wilson all plan to appeal against their life sentences for killing Mr Waters at a farmhouse
WORKMEN found a bat, which should have been hibernating, in a telescope. They discovered it in the circular track that helps scientists to operate Jodrell Bank's giant dish but initially thought it was just a greasy ball. "It had so much grease on it
WINSFORD and District Motorcycle Club held their January trial recently with more than 40 riders travelling to Pettypool Farm, Whitegate, to take part. The competition was certainly a good tonic following the New Year celebrations and all who entered
THE TWO top-placed teams produced a match full of passing and attractive football. Their game got off to a great start with attacks at both ends that drew saves from each goalkeeper within the first two minutes. Egerton winger Harrison beat the offside
KNUTSFORD lost three goals in the last five minutes and they still beat Eagle Sports on Saturday. The first team were cruising to a 6-0 whitewash at the end of the game. But some defensive mayhem took the shine off an emphatic victory at Manchester Road
THIS was an exciting game of two evenly matched teams. The Hurricanes started brightly with Barrett prominent and Ronald went close with an angled drive after good work by Bowker. Hurricanes were then denied a penalty when Ronald seemed to be pushed over
NORTHWICH RUFC earned a hard fought 6-0 home win against Wirral on Saturday. Played in dark, damp conditions, both sides struggled to produce attractive rugby in a game that was certainly not one for the purists. In fact it became a battle just for the
Runcorn APEC Taxis Darts League Results, January 5: Section One: Likely Lads 2 Albion 7; Tranny Lads 8 Dreadnaughts 1; Navvy 4 Clarry B 5; Roundhouse 6 Halfway A 3; Tricorn 4 Lion Doo Waps 5. Section Two: Halton Marauders 2 Outcasts 7; Raven 2 Navvy Lads
Mark Norris Building Services North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Results, January 7: Powergen Challenge Cup prelim round: Stanningley 2 Halton Simms Cross 24; Bank Quay Bulls 32 Elland 6; Barrow Island 44 Huddersfield Sharks 10; Upton 12 Blackbrook
Warrington and District Football League. Results, January 7: Drinkwater Cup First Round: Halton Borough Res 5 Runcorn Albion 3; St Michaels DH 3rd 5 Burtonwood Albion Res 2. Frontrunner Premier Division: Downall Green Utd 1 St Michaels DH 4; Haydock 2
Widnes 3rds 17 Burtonwood 24 WIDNES played well but Burtonwood were always dangerous on the break, and were rewarded with five excellent long-range tries after Widnes moves broke down in the backs. For the home side Graham Riley and 'Ivan' Winstanley
Heysham Atoms 28 West Bank Swan 20 CHESHIRE Oak (Bacon Products) Ltd man of the match went to David Brady, followed by Leon Phillips and Karl Fletcher. Next week the Swan take on Leigh Miners.
Widnes 9 Rossendale 18 ROSSENDALE scored with a penalty from Spencer. This was followed by a try from Roger Dennison. Widnes debutant Andy Riley slotted over a penalty. The visitors' lead was extended by Francois Herst. In the second half Andy Riley added
Mark Norris Building Services North West Counties Division Three Bamber Bridge 18 Albert Park 14 SEAN McWhirter spotted a gap to go over for Albert Park's first try. In the second half Bamber Bridge drew level before taking the lead. Midway through the
CARERS of people with mental health problems have been advised to come forward so they can take advantage of new services put in place. Halton Council has been working alongside carers since 2001 to help develop services and create a network. Sue Rothwell
A CRUNCH decision on Halton's long-awaited £335m second Mersey Crossing is expected at Easter after regional transport chiefs this week pledged their support. The Mersey Gateway bid has reached the top tier of 25 schemes recommended by the North West
IN spite of a quagmire of a pitch, both teams contributed to an entertaining game of football in which a late goal by in-form Rob Hopley gave Winsford three points. Playing good football on the floor was impossible in the conditions and so it was not
THE TEEN victim of a horrific throat-slashing attack in Widnes town centre is recovering at home having been discharged from hospital. The 17-year-old - who police are refusing to name for his own safety - suffered terrible injuries after being attacked
A WIDNES man has been banned from getting the bus to Runcorn after appearing in court facing charges of threatening behaviour against two teenage girls, writes Nick Lakeman. Magistrates imposed the strict bail conditions on Kim Rampley, 52, after hearing
CHESHIRE County Council's Tory administration has pledged to do everything in its power to protect council taxpayers - despite facing a £15million shortfall. In his pre-budget statement, leader Paul Findlow reveals that despite the most difficult financial
AN estate agent worker from Middlewich stands to lose her job after being caught drink driving on the M6, South Cheshire Magistrates' Court heard yesterday, Tuesday. Bosses at Beresford Adams had told 31-year-old Sharon Adams that she risked losing her
POLICE will be questioning as many Middlewich residents as possible throughout January in a bid to crack down on persistent nuisances. Middlewich CAT team is taking to the streets to ask the public which particular issues they would like to see tackled
CHILDREN returned to a Middlewich school at the start of the new term to find windows daubed with paint after it was targeted by vandals. They struck at Middlewich Primary School during the Christmas holidays but headteacher John Kenyon hopes it was an
CAMPAIGNERS have been overwhelmed by the huge show of support from residents for the return of trains to Middlewich. The Middlewich Line Steering Group, which aims to reopen the town railway station and the Sandbach to Middlewich line, has received hundreds
SWIMMING pool campaigners are appealing for Middlewich residents to help solve a missing money mystery that has lasted for decades. Thousands of pounds were collected for a town pool more than 40 years ago but the whereabouts of these funds are a puzzle
POLICE have bailed two Middlewich men following trouble at a Northwich pub on Saturday. Officers and an ambulance attended The Crown, on Crown Street, at 11.27pm on Saturday after receiving reports of a disturbance and a 28-year-old man was taken to Leighton
MIDDLEWICH'S town mayor has decided to go it alone and has left the political party he helped to found. Clr Chalky White explained that he wanted to leave Middlewich First, which was formed in January 2002, to become an independent. He said: "When Middlewich
TRIBUTES have been paid to the deputy chairman of a Middlewich construction firm after he died in a boating accident while holidaying in the Caribbean. Peter Dickson, who had worked with the Brooks Lane-based company Pochin for five years, died after
THREE youths were arrested on Friday night in Winsford following an incident in which the window of a police car was smashed. Police were called to Woodford Lane at 9.30pm after reports of around 30 youths drinking alcohol and causing trouble. A boy who
A DRUNKEN teenager who assaulted a taxi driver and member of the public in Winsford town centre has avoided a prison sentence. The 17-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, admitted striking taxi driver Jim Duffy, 59, during the incident
RESIDENTS have voted in favour of a clampdown on illegal parking on the Grange estate following a meeting with police. The latest community action meeting took place at Verdin High School on Thursday night and residents identified illegal parking as the
A WINSFORD man who obstructed a police officer and drove while disqualified has been given a combination order. Liam Darren Abbott, 20, of Grampian Way, was sentenced at Northwich Magistrates' Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to charges of public
A WINSFORD vicar will be swapping the house of God for a pub in a scheme aimed at giving people a modern perspective on religion. The Rev Tim Hanson, from Christ Church Wharton, will hold meetings in the Wharton Park pub and discuss matters of religion
VALE Royal Borough Council has refused to comment on the progress made in a £35million regeneration of Winsford Town Centre since it was announced almost a year ago. The Winsford Masterplan was unveiled in February last year but as the Guardian went to
WORKERS at a Winsford charity shop have spoken of their disgust following the theft of clothes donated to raise money for terminally ill people. A number of items were stolen during a burglary at St Luke's Cheshire Hospice shop in the town centre on January
POLICE have arrested a man in connection with a series of sexual assaults in Winsford during the past month. A 38-year-old man from Winsford was arrested in the early hours of Sunday and is now helping police with their inquiries. Det Sgt Dave Snasdell
POLICE have released CCTV footage of a man responsible for a brutal armed robbery at the borough council's headquarters. The robbery took place on December 19 when the man vaulted a desk at Wyvern House before snatching a cash bag containing a substantial
AN EMPLOYEE at a Northwich car dealer is celebrating after becoming one of the first motor service professionals in Europe to pass a pioneering training course. Les Randles, service manager at TWG Hyundai, on Middlewich Road, has become one of the first
CHESHIRE County Council's Tory administration has pledged to do everything in its power to protect council taxpayers - despite facing a £15million shortfall. In his pre-budget statement, leader Paul Findlow reveals that despite the most difficult financial
A ROUND road trip of 335 miles, almost 30 crammed coaches and a noisy, boisterous 'green army' numbering around 4,000. Oh, and three goals for Sunderland. First timers, loyal diehards and nosy neutrals converged on the north east in the form of an aptly-coloured
A NORTHWICH county councillor has called for a full public consultation on plans to construct a massive gas storage plant just outside the town. Clr George Mainwaring told the Guardian that he strongly objects to the proposal, put forward by INEOS Enterprises
PROPOSALS for a major business park in Northwich could finally be given the green light next week - five years after they were first suggested. Progress has been slow since plans for the Lostock Triangle were submitted in 2001, but members of Vale Royal
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a terrifying carjacking which ended in Runcorn. An 18-year-old man was driven at knifepoint from Frodsham to Russell Road in Weston by an armed hijacker who then kicked him out of his car and sped off. The
A NEW highway link between Castle Street and Leicester Street proposed as part of the Northwich Vision has moved one step closer. County councillors are meeting on Monday when they are expected to release four possible routes for the £35 million scheme
STANDBY Jamie Oliver - you've got a rival! Dynamic Siobhan Kent, 18, of Runcorn, has scooped the North West Student Chef of the Year 2005 2005 plus £3,000 in prizes! "Siobhan was fantastic in action," said organiser Sandra Allwood. "Her menu shows a real
HOSPITAL chiefs have drawn up a shopping list of cuts which they hope will help them to save more than the £9million needed to balance the books. Bed numbers will be cut and management positions could be axed as part of a radical 'belt tightening' programme
A NATURE reserve has been invaded by travellers - as a £500,000 visitor centre is about to be built. Around 20 caravans and motorhomes set up camp on Wigg Island, near Astmoor, this week, angering locals who walk their dogs there every morning. "It's
HEALTH chiefs have been warned urgent action has to be taken to stem the financial crisis at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Unless something is done now, the trust could be staring at £9.2million losses for 2006-07. Last month, the Guardian revealed
A KINGSMEAD engineer is hoping a Northwich family will come forward to offer his beloved dog a new home. For Kevin Hewling, of Hedworth Close, can no longer look after golden retriever Robbie, following the sad death of his partner Elizabeth Drummond,
A BARNTON man who admitted 20 charges relating to child pornography will serve six months in prison. Chemical company worker John Ernest Goodier, of Spencer Street, was supported by his partner at Chester Crown Court last Wednesday as he faced sentence
POLICE are hunting two men following a robbery in a supermarket car park. At around 7.30pm on Boxing Day, two local men in their early 20s were approached by two unknown males, while sitting in a car in Asda car park in West Lane, Runcorn. The men then
RECKLESS yobs hurled missiles at firefighters as they risked their lives searching a burning building for casualties, writes Barbara Jordan. Crews had to seek police protection as they tackled the arson blaze at Oak Lodge, a former care home in Castlefields
A PURRFECT cat's tale plays out in Barnton when Mid Cheshire Amateur Operatic Society takes to the stage with its panto production Puss In Boots. In this classic tale Kathryn Cleverly plays the hero Colin, a poor boy who falls head over heels in love
IF acting is in your blood then a new Davenham theatre group could give you the chance to tread the boards. Winsford's Factory Academy of Dramatic Arts has established another base at the Davenham Players' Theatre, in Church Street, and the directors
DO you have the W Factor? January sees the launch of Warrington Male Voice Choir's search for the new wave of vocalists to join the internationally renowned choir. Are you an experienced singer in need of a new vocal project? Do you have a good quality
A WARRINGTON charity that offers support to anyone affected by unhealthy relationships has been boosted by two grants. The Relationships Centre, based at The Gateway, has been awarded a total of £95,000 from the Department of Education and Skills and
A CHEMICAL engineer who played a pivotal role developing international programmes in the Middle East and Africa has been awarded the MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours. Dr Hussain Ahmed has already received a City & Guilds medal for excellence for
ARTHUR Kenney returned to winning ways on Sunday at the Top and Middle Cisterns with victory in Round Four of Barnton and Frodsham Angling Club's series for the Scott's Shield. Kenney was drawn on the Middle Cistern near the entrance, with his back to
LIBERAL-DEMOCRATS must be allowed to choose Charles Kennedy's replacement as leader of the party. Councillor Barbara Austin - for years the only Lib-Dem on Knutsford Town Council - said members needed at least two candidates to choose from. "I do hope
MORE than 80 Vale Royal Athletics Club members braved the cold on Sunday to compete in the Cheshire Cross Country Championships. And it was a great day for young athlete Hannah Paver, a student at St Nicholas High School, who won her first major title
TATTON won a hard-fought and thrilling cup match 4-3 on penalties against Macclesfield Tigers. They dominated the initial exchanges. Ben Davies and Alex Clewlow controlled the midfield and Henry Pass created openings from the left. George Nairn found
KNUTSFORD Rugby Club's second team produced a cracking 51-0 victory over a Congleton XV in a hastily arranged fixture. They were led as usual with gusto by Jeff Crawford. This will give them great encouragement with a busy forthcoming fixture list.
A COMBINATION of aggressive forward play and determinedly defensive back play saw Winnington Park RUFC outplay Rochdale to secure a 15-6 away win on Saturday. Good work by the forwards enabled Gary Bell to drive the team up the field with his line-kicking
HALTON Diabetes UK Voluntary Support Group is holding a get-together for patients and their families, friends and carers next Wednesday night. The event, which includes the group's AGM, a cheese and wine supper and the launch of a new website, takes place
Halton Stadium Widnes and District League Results: Section A: Village SCA 3 Black Horse 2; RO Bells 1 Holy Family 4; Parklands 3 Sundowner 2; Millbrow SCB 1 HGSC C 4; Millfield 2 Horse and Jockey B 3; St Maries v Appn Arms result, card not received. Section
Runcorn APEC Taxis Darts League CLARRY B inflicted the first defeat of the season on leaders Navvy by 5/4. Quayside gained their second league win of the season, beating hitherto second placed The Burma 5/4. The away teams in section two came away with
Leisure League Premier Division NEWLY promoted side Halton Boys entered the Premier Division with a bang as they picked up a win. They beat Old Un Villa 5-2 with Paul Crew making sure his side got off to a good start in the new campaign. Zante also got
Halton v Old Salians SHINGLER scored wide out. Salians were awarded two penalties, which they converted, leaving Halton 6-5 down at the interval. In the second half Leadbetter scored a try, which Mellor converted. The forwards also took the game to Salians
A MAN has been banned from driving after cops caught him drunk at the wheel while on bail for another drink-driving offence. Keith Dimelow, 30, was stopped by officers in Picow Farm Road, for driving too fast and found to be three times over the limit
MEET David Baines, the new Assistant Chief Constable of Cheshire Police. The scuba-diving father-of-three is joining the Force as Chief Constable Peter Fahy's number two from Greater Manchester where he is Division Commander in Salford. The 45-year-old
CHALLENGING careers in the NHS are one step closer to a team of successful Halton College students. They have just completed pioneering cadetships run by a unique academy. Sian Kennedy, 17, of Runcorn, said: "I'm only in my first year but already I've
STATE of the art buses costing more than £4.5m hit the streets of Halton this week. Passengers will be protected by CCTV cameras on the pioneering 'Strider' fleet of 39 gleaming vehicles. "Safety and security is our first priority," said Bob Hind, managing
HISTORIC strike action by staff before Christmas left Halton Magistrates Court in Runcorn with an over-clogged schedule last week. At least twice in one morning magistrates had to apologise to either defendants, witnesses or their families for the knock-on
St Wilfrid's Church. Mobberley MUSIC played a hugely important part in my teenage years. My collection is largely old vinyl records, heavily weighted towards Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd, as well as the slightly more esoteric
