WINSFORD United have called a truce with Warrington Town after weeks of mud slinging over approaches made by the north Cheshire side for two of United's players. Full back Craig Robinson and striker Rob Hanley were both approached by Warrington, but Winsford
A MULTI million pound retail development is giving Widnes town centre a new lease of life. An Italian, Chinese and sandwich bar are the first to have signed up for units beside Asda in Simms Cross. "The development was designed to improve the link between
DETECTIVES have launched a bid to seize the assets of a major Widnes drug dealer who operated out of a friend's car dealership. Police are using the Proceeds of the Crime Act to trace potential profits made by John Joseph Barker, who masterminded a heroin
A BRIGHT, thriving future for Halton and Warrington hospitals was pledged by health chiefs, following their radical proposals. Ann Marr, chief executive of North Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust refutes suggestions five wards will close and reiterated her
A SCHOOLBOY has been charged with attempted murder after a teenager was stabbed in the neck on Monday night. The 14-year-old - who cannot be named because of his age - appeared before Halton Magistrates Court in Runcorn this morning (Wednesday). He did
AN ARMED response team from Cheshire Police's firearms unit were called to an incident in Caldwell Road, Widnes, last Tuesday night. Officers carrying Taser stun guns responded to reports that a man had armed himself with a machete. Negotiators spent
A SCHOOLBOY has been charged with attempted murder after a teenager was stabbed in the neck on Monday night. The 14-year-old - who cannot be named because of his age - appeared before Halton Magistrates Court in Runcorn this morning (Wednesday). He did
FEW travelling Northwich fans could hide their disappointment at dropping two points against the Bluebirds, who they had already comprehensively beaten twice this season. Yet all the early omens looked good as Steve Burr's men dominated against opponents
ACTORS from Audlem are set to stage the panto favourite Aladdin at the village's Public Hall this week. Rehearsals for the 5A's production of the stage classic, starring Bethany Sealey in the title role and Hannah Kirby as Jasmin, have been ongoing since
SPEEDING motorists could soon be stopped in their tracks in Middlewich with a number of traffic calming measures being considered for the town. Speed bumps could be on their way to Sutton Lane, subject to public approval, and residents may be able to
THE search is on for regal youngsters to dazzle the crowds at a flourishing annual event. Budding preparations are already in the pipeline for the third Middlewich Rose Fete, which was revived just two years ago and won an award for best community project
YOUNGSTERS in Middlewich have been given a space they can call their own thanks to a revamp of an old idea. New youth development worker Ian Murfitt has re-launched Middlewich's traditional youth club and has high hopes for its future. The 46-year-old
MIDDLEWICH Town Council has clarified its policy on dealing with all forms of mail after receiving an anonymous letter. At the monthly council meeting town clerk Jonathan Williams said: "We have received an anonymous letter which raised a new issue that
A DRIVER was rushed to hospital after a crash between his van and a 49-seater coach at a dangerous junction. The man was rescued by firefighters from what they describe as 'an horrific scene of carnage and destruction' on the A530 Nantwich Road at its
AN investigation by health watchdogs has criticised Leighton Hospital over unacceptable levels of care for older patients. The damning report by the Healthcare Commission into Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust reveals serious failings in meeting adequate standards
CHILDREN at Cledford Infant and Nursery School have been embracing everything African this term as part of a curriculum based project. Year One pupils at the Long Lane South school began exploring the continent two weeks ago and have already learned about
A GIANT construction project took place at Antrobus St Mark's CE Primary School last Wednesday. Children joined in a three-hour session to build a four-metre high tetrahedron out of lengths of wooden dowel and elastic bands. The workshop, developed by
PUPILS at Weaverham Forest Primary School hit the right note with a melodious concert for their parents. The Year Five pupils have been working hard to learn their instruments and were proud to show off their tuneful talents in an hour-long show. Dayna
CHILDREN at Barnton Primary School have been exploring their environment through art in a week of imaginative activities. Environmental artist Creeping Toad, otherwise known as Gordon MacLellan, was at the school to lead a variety of eco-themed art and
WORKERS at a Winsford-based charity welcomed two new faces to its successful group this week. The NeuroMuscular Centre, which has been in existence for 15 years, offers support to people in the region with muscular dystrophy and must raise £500,000 each
PLANS to bring a multi-million-pound medical 'supercentre' to Winsford are progressing well. Work is due to start on the Dene Drive development imminently and Nicola Morgan, from Central Cheshire Primary Care Trust, said all past obstacles have been overcome
POLICE are appealing for information after a man was dragged from his car and assaulted in an unprovoked attack. The incident occurred at 5.20pm last Wednesday when the 35-year-old, who was driving a Fiat Cinquecento, was forced off Station Road, Winsford
FIREFIGHTERS are advising people to be on their guard following a spate of arson attacks. The Winsford crew received a string of calls on Friday evening and the early hours of Saturday after a group of drunken youths were seen setting fire to a number
A WEDDING reception quickly turned into a nightmare for a Winsford worker who suffered a rare and life-threatening collapse on her friend's big day. Doctors only gave Heidi Johnson, of Lewin Street, Middlewich, a 50 per cent chance of survival after her
CATERING businesses in Winsford could be given a helping hand to improve working standards as part of a free council-run project. The Safer Food, Better Business spring workshops, organised by Vale Royal Borough Council, will offer advice on how firms
A WINSFORD man is in the running to take the presidential post at one of the country's leading trade unions. Terry Savage, who was formerly a national officer for the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW), is entering the forthcoming
RESIDENTS and councillors in Winsford have condemned a decision to allow a controversial waste disposal facility to be built near to schools and a medical centre. Vale Royal Borough Council planning committee approved proposals for the household waste
A SECOND book has been produced to chart an important part of the history of Antrobus. Antrobus Heritage Group has already published one tome about the naval air station HMS Blackcap, part of which was situated in the village. Aircraft were transported
SHARING caring skills was top of the agenda at a hospice reunion meeting this month. The meeting between the Carer's Group and staff at the Queensway site was the first time the groups had met in person since forming an alliance in 2004. Fundraising manager
A 600,000 tonne incinerator at Ince Marshes, near Helsby, would 'go a long way' to meeting the county's waste targets, according to developers Peel Holdings. The company revealed to the Guardian it is set to submit a planning application to Cheshire County
THE debate may have been dumped temporarily in landfill, but this week the Government was back talking rubbish and revealing its inclination to incinerate more waste. In a department paper to be published next month, environment ministers are set to back
MID Cheshire businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of a free information service to help boost profit and staff performance. Business Link Cheshire and Warrington has launched a campaign to make companies aware of the expert advice on offer
HUNDREDS of callers have helped the Guardian solve the mystery of the blue ball structure featured in last week's edition. Many different theories were put forward to explain what it was and why it was put behind Northwich Memorial Hall. Now we can reveal
A CHANCE request for a job has brought a Rudheath train driver back on track. When Northwich's British Rail depot closed in 1970, driver Jeff Cookson thought his loco driving career was over. Now he is back as a Wrekin employee driving a Class 08 diesel
PLANS for a new play area project in a Runcorn estate have received a massive boost with the award of a £95,000 grant. Windmill Hill is set to receive the funding to improve safety and play facilities in the area from five Government and community bodies
A WINNINGTON couple want to build a haven where children with life threatening illnesses can spend quality time with their families. David and Lynda Hill's son Josh, six, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in September 2004. The couple,
A PIRATE DVD and CD seller has been jailed after being caught selling fakes in Halton pubs by an undercover surveillance sting. Anti-piracy and fraud officers, along with Halton Council's consumer protection service, swooped on Mark Grinter in a dawn
THE emergency services were out in force on a busy stretch of Lostock road last week in what appeared to be the scene of a major accident. But despite a number of concerned calls from Guardian readers believing that a serious incident had taken place
A CONCERNED young mum is urging fellow parents to be careful after she was shot with an airgun as she walked her children to school, writes Nick Lakeman. The 23-year-old - who is too scared to be identified - suffered painful bruising to her leg following
FIREFIGHTERS are reminding people to stay alert to potential fire hazards after attending two accidental fires in Northwich within a day. The first fire took place at a flat in Postles Place at 3.20am on Sunday, when the householder fell asleep while
A CAMPAIGN by Marston residents against plans to start a controversial rubbish handling business has been given a boost by Vale Royal Borough Council. The Guardian reported in November that an application had been made to build a waste transfer and recycling
INCENSED staff, patients, volunteers and residents have vowed to fight the proposed transfer of medical emergencies to Warrington. An infuriated hospital Unison spokesperson said: "Our feeling is out and out utter disgust with management. "We have been
SEVER ties with Warrington or 'they'll bleed us dry', warned an eminent Halton consultant this week. Vascular surgeon Mr James Johnson - chairman of the British Medical Association - fears Halton Hospital will not survive if the proposed transfer of heart
SCHOOLS and colleges in mid Cheshire have gone to the top of the class yet again according to GCSE and post-16 performance tables. Annual achievement and attainment figures, released on Thursday, saw pupils break GCSE records again with 60.2 per cent
SAVAGE cuts of up to £8m could cripple Halton Council services, anxious staff revealed this week. Halton Show could be axed, Runcorn Information Centre closed, departments slashed and jobs threatened as councillors face their biggest ever budget crisis
PROPOSALS for a massive new business development in Northwich have been given the go ahead by Vale Royal Borough Council. Planning committee members rubber stamped plans for the Lostock Triangle at their monthly meeting last Tuesday, five years after
AN investigation by health watchdogs has criticised Leighton Hospital over unacceptable levels of care for older patients. The damning report by the Healthcare Commission into Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust reveals serious failings in meeting adequate standards
THE community wardens scheme in Crewe and Nantwich has been branded as 'laughable' by opposition councillors. The comments came after it emerged wardens were still not being allowed out after dark for their safety. Tory councillors say they are not being
OULTON Park Cricket Club are renowned for producing some of the best young cricketers in the county, thanks largely to their cricket academy. Now the club have proven that this reputation is well founded as young left-arm pace man Danny Jones, 21, has
A GIANT distribution centre that shed 500 jobs when it closed last year has re-opened. But management at electrical wholesale distributors Hagemeyer say the move is just a temporary measure while leftover stock is removed from the site at Manor Park,
WE would like to thank all the under fives across Cheshire who took part in the Big Toddle for Barnardo's last summer. These terrific toddlers helped to raise more than £1million nationally - almost £126,000 in the north west - for Barnardo's early years
WITH regards to Cheshire County Council's concerns over meeting the current budget may I suggest that they look at the expenditure on social services? It would seem that the old adage of social worker numbers are the criteria most used, there is far too
MAY I please respond to Clr Steve Gough's letter (January 18 edition). As a born and bred citizen of Northwich - but having travelled widely throughout this world as an exec officer of the British Korean Veterans Association - I believe I am in a good
JUST where Northwich ends and Rudheath begins has been the subject of much debate over the years. The boundary - 'somewhere on Middlewich Road' - has changed more than once and has left residents divided. Now the debate has been raised again following
SHAUN Dennis invites you into his psychic world in Winsford this Friday. He regards the greatest gifts given to him by his parents as his faith and sense of humour, drawing upon both of these to provide what he hopes are comforting and uplifting performances
MOTHERS this week talked about their fears over the future of maternity services at Knutsford's main hospital. Health chiefs believe scrapping children's and maternity services at Macclesfield General - which is about 10 miles from Knutsford - is the
A TEAM has been assembled to help revive Knutsford's fortunes. Newly-named Marketing Knutsford met for the first time last week at the Belle Epoque to discuss a strategy. "We have a lot of ideas but don't want to publicise them until we have something
A CELEBRATION to mark 75 years of guide dog training in the UK will take place on Thursday. And guide dogs and owners from across Warrington are being encouraged to take part. It has been a successful year for guide dog owners in Warrington with Stockton
A FATAL heart attack caused a driver to veer off a busy Lymm Road. The 62 year-old man ploughed into a garden wall on Rushgreen Road on Wednesday. A spokesman for Warrington police, said: "At this stage we believe the man suffered a heart attack." The
A CRACKDOWN on criminals has led close 3,000 arrests. In the past three months Warrington police have caught 2,874 people following an intensive campaign. involving 100 crimes including arson, car crime, burglary and violence. Assistant Chief Constable
I HAVE been reading with great interest the recent comments and concern on political correctness, mostly of the religious aspect. I fear this country is now being prepared for the future growth of Islam. And for encouraging this agenda we have to thank
YOUR readers will be relieved to hear that this is positively the last (well, my last) letter on the running battle with Mr Blacklock et al over speed cameras. I was trying, obviously unsuccessfully, to start an intelligent debate on precisely why so
IN the dear dead days beyond recall I would have occasion to visit Knutsford's council chamber for my annual encounter with the District Auditor - or his representative - for the parish council's books to be checked. It struck me that this room was ideally
WITH Reference to your article on St John's Wood I wish to take up your statement that 'fears that any development might encroach on the woodland proved false.' In fact, that fear was very real. Only the combined, concerted and persistent effort of the
NORTHWICH RUFC came from behind against Warrington to ease their relegation concerns and created a five-point gap between them and their bottom-placed opponents. In one of the fiercest and most entertaining games of the season Northwich turned around
KNUTSFORD'S fifth consecutive victory was a hard-earned win in the mud at London Road on Saturday. They had to dig in and battle all the way on a pitch that resembled a glue pot in the middle. The referee had contemplated calling the game off before the
WEAVERHAM will secure its place in the history books next month when it simultaneously launches three community documents. The village is the first in the country to complete a village design statement, landscape statement and parish plan and the three
UNSCRUPULOUS sales tactics by gyms have been slammed by Halton Citizens Advice Bureau. It accuses companies of preying on people vowing to get fit as a New Year resolution and unwittingly luring them to sign up for a credit agreement. "Gym credit deals
PATIENTS can now choose where and when they receive hospital treatment, health chiefs have announced. For the first time in the history of the NHS, you will be offered at least four hospitals or treatment centres and can even select the date and time
CUT red tape and slash 15 per cent off your management costs, health chiefs have been ordered. The biggest ever NHS reform - drastically reducing Britain's health authorities - is set to transform the way our health service is organised. "To cut bureaucracy
BRITAIN'S top soaps are now carrying a lifesaving message from Halton's crusading paramedic Steve Evans. His posters warning binge drinking teenagers not to abandon their friends are being featured in shows, including EastEnders, Grange Hill, Coronation
Halton Stadium Widnes and District Domino League Results: Section A: Mill Brow SC B 2 Village SC A 3; Parklands 2 HGSC C 3; RO Bells 2 Horse & Jockey 3; Appleton Arms 2 HGSC B 3; St Maries 1 Sundowner 4. Section B: St Bedes A 3 Main Top 2; Bowling
Runcorn APEC Taxis Darts League Results for January 19: Section One: Navvy 1 Albion 8; Roundhouse 6 Dreadnaughts 3; Halfway A 7 Clarry B 2; Tranny Lads 5 Tricorn 4; Likely Lads 4 Lion Doo Waps 5. Section Two: Wanderers 4 Outcasts 5; Red Admiral 2 Navvy
FORCRED to make five personnel changes to the team that played seven days earlier, Albion's impressive unbeaten run faltered at the 11th attempt against an Ossett side desperate for points. With three players making their first league starts, a truly
Runcorn Town 4 Newton 5 West Cheshire League Division One Runcorn Town: Murphy; Garland; Murphy; Tull; Donaghue; Bagot; Moore (capt); Lunt; Cocks; Molyeneux; Hives; Subs: Ingham; Gumbs; Dover. Runcorn Town Reserves 1 Act R Sports 2 Guardian Cup Quarter
Bridge Timber FC 6 The Dray FC 3 DRAY took the lead when Gilligan headed home. Bridge's Liam Sweeney beat the keeper for 1-1. Sweeney was brought down for a penalty, Ste Coady drove the ball into the net for 2-1. Andy Gott fired home for 3-1. Dray got
THE recent letter for a former local government officer from Kent (Joy Owen) claimed local government employees pay for their own pension at no cost to the taxpayer. What rubbish! Council taxpayers do pay towards council employee pensions. I don't know
ONCE again Halton Hospital is in the news for all the wrong reasons. From the first time the merger with Warrington Hospital was mentioned it has all gone downhill, with a sell-out by the management, and what a kick in the teeth for our doctors and nurses
I find the recent news about Halton Hospital rather disturbing but something that has been going on for several years. It is not good that all facilities are being transferred over to Warrington leaving a town without a fully working hospital. I would
AS a local history buff my friend and I were talking about the area and we were stumped when we started about the reason why there is a mysterious hill in Eversley (Hough Green). When the houses were first built around it they stopped when they came to
POETRY lovers are being invited to step into the spotlight at the opening night of a new club. Biddulph Folk Club organiser Eric Cox and librarian Craig Pickering are teaming up to launch Biddulph Literary Society. Eric and Craig plan to hold poetry evenings
AN ANGRY swan which scared away would-be helpers after it flew into a parked car has been released onto Spike Island. The groggy bird quickly perked up and tried to bite an RSPCA inspector called to the scene by an eagle-eyed parking attendant. "He gave
INCENSED staff, patients, volunteers and residents have vowed to fight the proposed transfer of medical emergencies to Warrington. An infuriated hospital Unison spokesperson said: "Our feeling is out and out utter disgust with management. "We have been
SEVER ties with Warrington or 'they'll bleed us dry', warned an eminent Halton consultant this week. Vascular surgeon Mr James Johnson - chairman of the British Medical Association - fears Halton Hospital will not survive if the proposed transfer of heart
SAVAGE cuts of up to £8m could cripple Halton Council services, anxious staff revealed this week. Halton Show could be axed, Runcorn Information Centre closed, departments slashed and jobs threatened as councillors face their biggest ever budget crisis
NORTHWICH Victoria manager Steve Burr has called for his side to be more ruthless in grinding out narrow victories. It is clear to many that Vics are the best footballing side in the Conference North, but sometimes that is simply not enough and Burr's
ORGANISERS of the biggest event in the Middlewich calendar are urging people not to take it for granted as they gear up for this year's fun. The 16th annual Folk and Boat Festival will return to the town from June 16 to 18, complete with a top line up
PASSENGERS had a lucky escape when two yobs threw a brick at a double decker bus and broke a window. The incident happened at 8am on Thursday as the bus travelled along Sutton Lane. PC Mike Senior, from Middlewich CAT team, said: "This was incredibly
PIECES of a decades-old puzzle are gradually coming together after swimming pool campaigners appealed for information with the Guardian. Residents have been clamouring for a swimming pool in Middlewich for many years and numerous collections have been
HOPES for the continuation of Middlewich's heritage story rest on a new grant application submitted on Friday. Middlewich Town Council has applied to Cheshire Partnership's community strategy innovations fund for help with a community dig on Buckley's
MOTORISTS are being urged to think before they park along a Middlewich road as springtime approaches. Town and borough councillor Mike Parsons is concerned about the damage being done to grass verges along Croxton Lane as people park and churn up the
A WEDDING reception quickly turned into a nightmare for a Middlewich woman who suffered a rare and life-threatening collapse on her friend's big day. Doctors only gave Heidi Johnson, of Lewin Street, a 50 per cent chance of survival after her spleen ruptured
MIDDLEWICH'S favourite bus driver has come to the end of the road after six years of making every journey into a fun social outing. Dave Barrass, voted 2005 Bus Driver Idol by his passengers, has retired from his job at Arriva after the company cut his
POLICE are confident anti-social behaviour at a Middlewich supermarket will be reduced after talks with its manager. Middlewich CAT team and the town council have been determined to tackle the problem of youths congregating in the car park of Lidl, on
THE Middlewich custody suite opened on Monday after almost two years of controversy and delays. Residents feared the multi-million-pound facility, on Pochin Way, would bring trouble to the town but police are optimistic that the suite, which was due to
RESIDENTS are celebrating after calls for a drinking ban in two of the town's parks were answered a year after two vicious assaults. Winsford Town Council has confirmed that designated place orders on Over and Wharton recreation grounds will come into
SHOPKEEPERS in Winsford are celebrating success in their battle to banish anti-social behaviour from town premises. Membership of Winsford Shop Watch has increased more than five times since its September 2005 launch and this soaring figure shows no sign
PEOPLE who cause trouble on Winsford buses and taxis could also find themselves banned from entering pubs and clubs in the town as part of a new initiative. Winsford Travel Safe group is teaming up with the town's Pubwatch scheme in a bid to reduce anti-social
THE decision to withdraw a planning application to site properties on suspected contaminated Winsford land has left residents feelings confused. As reported in the Guardian last week, Bower Edleston Architects recalled its proposals to build 15 bungalows
AN investigation by health watchdogs has criticised Leighton Hospital over unacceptable levels of care for older patients. The damning report by the Healthcare Commission into Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust reveals serious failings in meeting adequate standards
A BOROUGH councillor is demanding answers after concerns were expressed that a bus route is being scrapped. Clr Val Godfrey confronted county councillor Andrew Needham at a Cuddington and Sandiway Parish Council meeting after residents phoned her with
POLICE are urging businesses in mid Cheshire to protect their mobile phones from thieves by ensuring they are useless when stolen. Businesses are being advised to write their postcode on the back of the phone using a UV pen and record the phone number
THE Guardian office was flooded with messages about the blue ball structure and theories about what it represents, before we established the truth. Some believed them to represent a threat of nuclear war, others thought them a reference to the borough's
A RUDHEATH police officer is stepping up his search for a flasher following another incident in the area. In the latest in a series of such reports, a man beckoned to a 14-year-old schoolgirl from his parked car on North Drive at around 8.30am and when
THE largest terrorism exercise of its kind in the country took place at Cheshire Police's headquarters in Winsford at the weekend. Five police forces took part in the operation, to test contingency plans should a non-chemical terrorist attack occur in
A TEENAGER has been warned he may be sent to prison after he admitted assaulting a woman at a cashpoint in Kingsmead. The 16-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, also faces two further charges of causing actual bodily harm and one charge
RADIO presenter and Northwich resident Mark Radcliffe has spoken out against plans to convert a Whitley farm for business use near his home. The Radio Two DJ, who recently moved to Whitley, made a surprise appearance before Vale Royal Borough Council's
A BRIGHT, thriving future for Halton and Warrington hospitals was pledged by health chiefs, following their radical proposals. Ann Marr, chief executive of North Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust refutes suggestions five wards will close and reiterated her
A QUINTET of Northwich projects will take a step out of the dark as Vale Royal Borough Council serves up a cash ace of more than £20,000. Hartford Tennis Club is one of five community groups to receive a share of £22,275 from the borough council as part
SPECIALIST workers at the St Luke's Hospice lymphoedema clinic are doubly delighted this week after receiving a welcome cash boost and two new carers. The unit treats patients whose lymph nodes or vessels have been damaged by inflammation, an infection
AS a resident of Northwich for more than 50 years, I was a little nonplussed when I saw the item about a third river crossing in the town centre in a recent edition of the Guardian. I thought no more about it as I assumed it would disappear without trace
A QUICK reply to Northwich Resident (Letters, January 11) who wanted to know where the gritters were between Christmas and New Year. They were out doing their jobs despite the drivers all being on holiday. The men gave up their holidays to go to work,
IT'S one of my great pleasures in life to contribute to the excellent Guardian letters page as I believe it provides a vital forum for people to air their views about the town in which they live and work. I have been sending letters in for publication
I HAVE come to the conclusion that writing to the Guardian does not solve any problems for a reader and resident of Northwich. The incompetence and waste of money by the council continues. Traffic problems still exist and dog owners ignore calls to clean
CELEBRATE Valentine's Day by reliving the passion of the world's most famous love story. A new production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet is performed at The Brindley on Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14. Leading Merseyside
TOP comics Pauline Daniels and Lee Mack are just some of the big names coming to The Brindley. An exciting spring season has just been announced. Midge Ure will be performing at 8pm on Friday, January 27. Songwriter and performer Glenn Tilbrook follows
OULTON Park Cricket Club are renowned for producing some of the best young cricketers in the county, thanks largely to their cricket academy. Now the club have proven that this reputation is well founded as young left-arm pace man Danny Jones, 21, has
YOUNG movers at a Lostock Gralam dance school are movin' on up with the help of a new teacher. Pupils at the Elite Dance School, based at the social club on Works Lane, have been busy working with former UK champion Richard Dyke and bopping their way
DRESSING up in outrageous clothes and being daft is part of the peculiar tradition of pantomime. Kids love it. And we oldies never seem to tire of the same old routines. The 'Mid Cheshires' have been doing pantomimes for goodness knows how many years
AN English legend with a musical slant and Sherwood Forest in Sandiway is an unlikely combination. But Sandiway Pantomime Group, presenting a new twist on an old story, has revived the traditional tale of Robin Hood. Written by Chris Barratt, Mike Linsell
BADLY-BEHAVED tenants were this week threatened with eviction. Cheshire Peaks and Plains Housing Trust, which will soon take over Knutsford's remaining council homes, said on Monday that they would not tolerate anti-social behaviour and would publicise
KNUTSFORD'S main hospital is on the brink of losing its children's and maternity wards. Health chiefs last week announced that closing both at Macclesfield General Hospital made sense. But if approved by the Primary Care Trust, pregnant women from Knutsford
AN international children's charity is looking for teams in Warrington to join a daring multi-challenge event to raise funds to support their work with 'forgotten children' across the world. Children in Crisis, an international development charity, has
AN alcoholic vagrant has been jailed after breaching an Anti Social Behaviour Order for a fifth time. Cyril Maher was sentenced to three months behind bars at Warrington Magistrates Court on Wednesday. The 45-year-old breached the order twice within five
BAILIFFS called at Geoff Morse's house after he was sent council tax bills for the wrong person. Mr Morse said that they were demanding £700 from 'Mr Morris' - and he said he twice told Warrington Borough Council about the mistake. "It was lucky that
EGERTON U9 1 Cuddington U9 2 CHANCES came with Jack Henty saving well on a couple of occasions and the Cuddington goalkeeper performing similar moves. Bradley Berry and Christopher Corteen-Allen were kept busy by the skilful attack who threatened to cut
Old Anselmians 35 KNUTSFORD RUFC 20 OLD Anselmians ran in three tries in the final seven minutes to snatch victory from Knutsford. The sun had shone with a vengeance over Birkenhead from the kick off whistle. This was a match of changing fortunes between
THE Ladies travelled to face Chester with some concern after the home side beat top-of-the-table Brooklands. However, after three minutes the visitors' first short corner was coolly struck home by Katy Allen. Three minutes later man-of-the-match Gill
TWO evenly matched teams cancelled each other out at Manchester Road on Saturday as Knutsford entertained top of the table King George. It was a tight affair that could have gone either way as both teams had chances to win the game. Knutsford were the
RESIDENTS in Leftwich and Kingsmead are being urged to make their vote count at the ballot box next month. The Vale Royal Borough Council ward by-election has been called following the departure of Labour Clr Mary Bowhay-Merritt, who is retiring after
A WORRIED resident says a proposed application for 40 flats in Kingsmead will cause traffic chaos on an already congested feed road. Keith Morrison is also concerned about the close proximity to his own home in Wheelock Close. The application is a resubmission
HARTFORD residents can share their worries at a community action meeting this month. PCSO Karen Nixon will be at the event, which takes place at St John's Church, and is hoping villagers will share their concerns about village life with the CAT team,
A DRUG peddler was caught out by cops after he sent parcels of speed to an accomplice by recorded delivery. John Adamson, 38, scribbled his name and address on packages of amphetamines after a previous attempt to send skunk through the post to a fellow
A NEW college led by a new principal could be formed this summer if plans to merge Halton College and Widnes & Runcorn Sixth Form College go ahead. An outline proposal to amalgamate, recommended by both boards, goes to the Learning & Skills Council
Frodsham Golf Club Results for January 21: Division One: 1st Alan Paynter 79-12=67; 2nd John Hatto 77-10=67. Division Two: 1st Jim Lindsay 84-15=69; 2nd Richard Freakes 83-14=69. Division Three: 1st Jim Thomas 84-20=64; 2nd Clive Hulse 86-20=66. Division
North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Mark Norris Building Services Results for January 21: GMB Union National Cup: Third Round: Halton Simms Cross 46 Ackworth Jaguars 14. Premier Division: Bank Quay Bulls 18 Halton Farnworth 0. Division One: Hindley
St Oswald's Church, Lower Peover Our family walks get shorter in the winter partly because it's colder and there's not so much to see. Only this year I've enjoyed watching the large flocks of starlings and redwings. The art of flying in a flock is for
Halton and District Mini Soccer League Results for January 21 and 22: U8s Best Sports: Pavilions Aztecs 2 Wolves Cubs 3; Pex Hill Vikings 2 Dragons 1; Brookvale Dynamos 1 Brookvale City 4; Widnes Bayer 1 HRBL 3. U8s Rocksavage Power: Quayside 1 Brookvale
Wrexham 2nd RUFC 34 Widnes 3rd RUFC 14 STANDING out for Widnes were Kieron Clarke in the pack, and scrum half 'Crack' Riley, always dangerous. Next week Widnes has a home fixture with Mossley Hill.
HALTON should have been away to Newton last weekend but as players arrived at the club they became aware that their game was cancelled due to a number of reasons given by Newton. Halton play Mossley Hill at home in the league this weekend, kick-off 2.30pm
WIDNES played host to Southport at Heath Road. The opening game showed the Wids kids win 40-25. The second game they were beaten by Southport 15-35. The final game they won comfortably 20-5. Team: J Purcell (3); J Cooke (2); L Beamish (3); P Langford
WITTON Albion forward Griff Jones has left the club to join Conference North outfit Lancaster City. And while his departure further reduces the resources available to Albion boss Jim Vince, he is one player the Witton manager won't be sorry to see leave
Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League NAVVY Lads strengthened their position at the top of section two last Thursday night not only resulting from their 7/2 win against Red Admiral but also due to the fact that second placed Weston Point SC went down 5/4 to
Lymm RUFC 29 Widnes RUFC 19 AFTER a difficult week in which they lost both their coach and captain, there was no fairy-tale start for caretaker coaches Jimmy O'Neill and Paul Newall, as Widnes went down to highflying Lymm. Spirited Widnes came back from
I AM writing to express my disgust at the proposals to switch a whole range of services from Halton Hospital to Warrington Hospital. What makes the situation so much worse is that the chairman of the hospital trust, Allan Massey, is a Runcorn councillor
We have been waiting for the past 30 years for a badly-needed general hospital in Halton with an accident and emergency unit. Now they are trying to close what little we have. What drugs are these people on? Can't they see this would put more local lives
On Thursday January 12, I did a sponsored walk from Main Street in Frodsham to Runcorn Town Hall, to raise money for the Ronald McDonald Family House at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. My fitness instructor, James, from Kinetic gym in Runcorn, accompanied
