WEAVERHAM took the lead after a few minutes. Alex Clewlow and Joe Regan worked exceptionally hard in defence but could do nothing to stop Weaverham taking a 2-0 lead with a truly wonderful goal. Both teams were evenly matched in the centre of the field
VALE Royal Athletics Club U17s girls team put in an excellent performance at the North of England Road Relay Championships, finishing in eighth place. The team of Lorna Timms, Laura Lambert and Stevie Stockton finished just behind Halifax and Hull and
CONTROVERSY surrounds the redevelopment of a Leftwich play area, which residents fear could make anti-social behaviour problems worse. The play area, on Old Hall Road, is in urgent need of refurbishment because it is continually targeted by vandals and
THIS was definitely a game of two halves, with Tatton struggling with the wind in their faces in the first. Although Tatton never really looked in trouble, it was Grappenhall who took the lead. It wasn't long, though, before Tatton equalised and at half-time
Greenalls Padgate St Oswalds 5 Knutsford 2 KNUTSFORD FC crumpled to an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Mid Cheshire League bottom-placed Padgate at Long Lane on Saturday. After last week's woeful performance at home to another Warrington side in Crosfields
NO ONE has yet officially objected to the closure of a tiny school that could not find a headmaster. Ashley School did not reopen after the summer holidays and many of the 34 pupils now attend Mobberley Primary. On Thursday Cheshire County Council said
ACTON BRIDGE - Change of use of office to residential, two-storey extension, single storey rebuilt extension and dropped kerb at 19 Hill Top road for Mr and Mrs Nagle. ALLOSTOCK Freestanding postal pouch box at corner of Birchfold and New Platt Lane,
A SPORTS complex that could be coming to Middlewich will be open to everyone and not just for elitists according to the entrepreneurs behind the project. Marjory Issatt and Michael Davey, from Mid Point Sports Ltd, plan to build a £26 million sports complex
WEAVERHAMWolves RLFC produced a lacklustre performance against a well-organised Langworthy outfit and were beaten 38-18. Things started brightly for Wolves with some tough tackling, initially, from Jim Davies and Andy Butler. However after their bright
STAFF at the Lord Eldon in Knutsford are in no doubt that a ghost works there too. They have reported objects moving, lights flickering and a strange cold breeze. Last year in an attempt to solve the riddle, ghost investigators set up base at the 300-
MIDDLEWICH Town seem to have found their form at just the right time. Terry Murphy's men returned to winning ways on Saturday at home to Rylands just as arch rivals Barnton were losing their way with a 1-1 draw at Garswood. And Town took three points
THE region's councillors and politicians may have mixed feelings about incineration but residents are overwhelmingly against it. The Guardian's online poll shows that 80 per cent are opposed to the building of an incinerator in Lostock, with 20 per cent
CAMPAIGNERS have hit out at a document published by the Cheshire Waste Partnership that makes the building of an incinerator in the county look inevitable. The authority is currently sending out the consultation document, entitled 'The Need for an Energy
Tatton MP George Osborne will this week present a petition opposing plans for an incinerator in Lostock Gralam, near Plumley, to the House of Commons. He collected the petition from Lostock Councillor Stuart Russell on Friday outside the Conservative
THIS League Cup second round tie saw the clubs meeting for the first time. Whilst Egerton started as firm favourites against second division Sutton, it was clear from the first whistle that the underdogs had a game plan. With both sides having to contend
ROLLS-ROYCE cars are built to last and they have done for 100 years. On April 1 a procession of them came from the site of Henry Royce's workshop in Manchester to his former house in Legh Road. They were marking the businessman's first such journey in
The players have responded well in training and while the performances on the pitch haven't been brilliant we've worked hard and got six points from the two games which is important for keeping us in the top half dozen in the league. Saturday's game against
AN AUTISTIC man from Helsby has made his 'nana' proud by having his artwork displayed in an exhibition. Stephen Langton, 33, has three pastel portraits on display in the Arts Centre at Castle Park. Stephen was diagnosed with autism when he was younger
MACCLESFIELD Boys' team got off to a blistering start by scoring within the first minute. The Falcons quickly re-grouped with the emerging talent of James Davies linking well with Alex Roberts to create several opportunities. Ciarn O'Brien featured, as
THERE has been a lot written in the local press about Ida the Nun and whether she existed or not, or if she was invented by John Henry Cooke in his novel Ida or the mystery of the nun's grave at Vale Royal in Cheshire published in 1912. Was this book
THROUGH the years, at harvest time, people have traditionally brought gifts of fruit and vegetables for distribution among the 'poor' in the parish. But I feel this distribution has lost some of its meaning lately, for two reasons. First, if helping the
THE Government recently announced that primary schools could soon stay open for 10 hours a day. Education Secretary Charles Clarke said the extended hours would provide more welfare and childcare services. In the next two years at least one school in
JAN Edwards' life stopped the day her husband died. The news - delivered in a phone call on Monday October 3, 1994 - left her stunned but determined to find out exactly what had happened to her husband Dave on that rainy Saturday night in St Petersburg
FISH, chips and a few new surprises are back on the menu at a Middlewich takeaway. Rob Walker, owner of the fish and chip bar in Warmingham Lane, is throwing open his doors and welcoming back customers today, Wednesday, after a fire gutted the shop in
A MIDDLEWICH couple were so moved by the lack of resources they witnessed in Kenya during a holiday two years ago that they have been sending supplies there ever since. Paul and Carole McCartney are flying out to Kenya soon with a few extra suitcases
POLICE surveillance could be stepped up and a portable CCTV system introduced following two thefts from Middlewich cemetery in a week. More than 40 coping stones were stolen from the Chester Road cemetery - 20 last Wednesday and about the same number
A PRIVATE company that turned its back on Middlewich has made a U-turn after announcing the town is back in the running to house a £37million sports complex. Two weeks ago residents' hopes were dashed when Marjory Issatt, one of the company directors,
IT could be Christmas before residents in Middlewich find out whether they will get a £37million sports complex. The company behind the plans, MIDPoint Sports Ltd, has cited 'minor setbacks', as the cause of the delay. But directors Marjory Issat and
TESTS are being carried out at Winsford Flashes to discover if the silt that is threatening the future of the area is contaminated. The tests have been conducted because the site was tipped with municipal waste in the 1960s and early 1970s and it was
ACHIEVEMENTS of rural women will be celebrated at a special event to mark World Rural Women's day. The event, called Handbags and Hedgerows, will take place in Byley Village Hall on October 21. Awards will be made to women for achievements such as rural
A WINDFARM may become a feature of the Tarporley landscape if a planning application to erect three turbines is given the go ahead. An application has already been submitted to build a meteorological mast to measure wind speed at the proposed site at
A SPORTS complex that could be coming to Middlewich will be open to everyone and not just for elitists according to the entrepreneurs behind the project. Marjory Issatt and Michael Davey, from Mid Point Sports Ltd, plan to build a £26 million sports complex
A RUDHEATH gardener is celebrating after his company won an award for helping people with learning difficulties or hardship. Neil Jones, 34, of NJ Garden Maintenance, will receive a Prince's Trust Enterprise award at a ceremony in a Runcorn hotel on November
Roman occupation of high land west of the Weaver valley started in the '70s of the first century AD when a timber auxiliary fort was established. Weaver Street and the road into Verdin Park have streams culverted under them, whose valleys added to the
Land between Northwich, Marbury and Marston became the salt production centre of the UK in the seventeenth century after a rock salt strata was discovered on the Marbury Estate in 1670. In 1894 John Thompson, whose family were involved in the salt industry
It was a game that should have been our first win. After getting back to two each we should have gone on, but we ended up falling a bit flat really. All things considered it was probably our worst performance of the season, but the one positive we can
The Salt Museum is situated on London Road on the way into Northwich from the Manchester Road (A556). The museum is housed in part of Weaver Hall, built in 1837 as a workhouse. It tells the story of salt working in Cheshire since Roman times. It is Britain's
Black and white buildings are a notable feature in the centre of Northwich. The Old Post Office has a four-storey gabled frontage, whilst another half-timbered building of note is the Brunner Public Library, given to the town in 1887 by Sir John Brunner
St Helen's Parish Church is situated in Church Road and built on a hill. This is one building to have escaped the ravages of land subsidence. Although heavily restored three times during the 19th century, (in 1842, 1861 and 1884), this impressive church
AS the final part of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) came into force on October 1, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has told its members not to panic. The DDA will require businesses to consider what they can reasonably do to become accessible
IT will be toys rather than computer games that are on the Christmas lists of most mid Cheshire children, according to a recent survey. Businesses can expect a high demand for toys despite indications by many market analysts that computer games will be
HEART attacks are one of the biggest causes of death in the UK but employees at one mid Cheshire company will be prepared if the worst should happen. Holidaybreak, based in Northwich, has become the first company in the north west to take up the opportunity
THERE was hot competition last weekend at Antrobus Village show as 169 men, women and children battled it out to win top prize in a variety of competitions ranging from cake baking to funniest vegetable. In total, there were 697 entries and more than
THE Pumas returned to their winning ways with another superb win against a determined Witton. The opening exchanges were even as both teams played some good football. A superb long distance shot from the Witton defender skimmed the top of the bar. The
WINSFORD United are capable of winning North West Counties Division Two - according to manager Dave Twite. The man in charge is convinced his side has what it takes to claim the title after seeing them turn in good performances against Cheadle and Nelson
A MUCH-IMPROVED Egerton began by pushing hard towards the Falcons' goal. Jack Pass hit a cracking volley against the crossbar in the fifth minute. Josh Waites made several good driving runs from deep to set up attacks. Despite excellent defending from
ALAN, Sheila, Ian and Sharon wish to thank relatives, friends and Northwich Rugby Club for cards, letters, and phone calls that they received after John had his injury on December 6, 2003. It has been a long time for John being in hospital at Southport
WHY is it that the pro foxhunters try to justify this outdated and barbaric blood sport by calling the fox a pest? You are far more likely to contract worms from your domestic pet than a wild animal simply due to contact. Around 400 years ago, we had
A 19-YEAR-OLD is still in hospital after a dispute in Mr Smith's nightclub led to an attack in the early hours of Wednesday. A number of people were ejected from the club, on Wilson Patten Street, between 1am and 1.30am following what police describe
COUNCILLORS made a historic silent protest by refusing to vote on a crucial planning application. The 12 members of the council's development control committee refused to move a vote on a controversial application to build more than 200 homes on land
THROUGHOUT its 72nd year, members of Great Budworth and District WI have kept busy and enjoyed numerous visits and activities. Every month they walk in various parts of the county, whatever the weather, ranging from five to 10 miles. They either take
PRESIDENT Kathy Baldwin welcomed members and three visitors to the October meeting of Crowton WI. The luncheon club had enjoyed a meal at the Fishpool Inn and will meet again on October 19 at Frodsham Golf Club. The art group met for the first time in
NORTHWICH Victoria manager Steve Burr has insisted his side must stay positive if they are to survive in Conference this season. And the signs are encouraging after Vics solid display in the 0-0 draw at Crawley on Saturday. Burr was pleased with the performance
IT could be Christmas before residents in Middlewich find out whether they will get a £37million sports complex. The company behind the plans, MIDPoint Sports Ltd, has cited 'minor setbacks', as the cause of the delay. But directors Marjory Issat and
A FEW spirited rounds of golf may have been played at Vale Royal Abbey golf course but now there is a chilling suspicion that spirits of another sort may be abroad at the Whitegate club. There are fears the club could be haunted - not by ghoul golfers
Two-storey extension at 14 Whitley Close for A and Mrs R Haden. Single storey extension at 4 Welbeck Close for P Stockton. Conservatory at 11 Waters Edge Mews for I Lawless. Amendment to house types on Plots A and B and garage on Plot B at 84 Hayhurst
PART of Tatton Park could provide the perfect car park for Knutsford's office workers. Town Mayor Barbara Austin said an area inside the Knutsford entrance would be suitable. "It's something we might have a go at," she said on Monday. "It could also be
ILFORD'S decision to axe 330 jobs has raised fears over the factory's future in Mobberley. This week Knutsford Guardian chief reporter Andrew Moores looked back to when the firm first hit trouble and how time overtook the iconic photographic paper company
PEDESTRIANISATION is an issue that has divided Knutsford for years. The scheme has been debated countless times - and thrown out. But what if cars were banned every Saturday night in July and August to allow the King Street restaurants to serve diners
IF YOU still think of scientists as unfashionable geeks who spend too much time in the laboratory, maybe it's time to challenge your thinking. Dave Thompson is hoping to do that by organising science lessons in a restaurant in Knutsford. Here he tells
ANOTHER impressive Panthers' performance led to a home victory against a good Witton team. Egerton started well and controlled the game from midfield. As the attacks mounted, Bailey cut in from the right to score. Weatherby created problems on the left
PUPILS at a Winsford school will be able to walk to classes in safety after a tree that had been causing concern for parents was cut back. The Guardian contacted Darnhall Primary School on Monday after complaints from parents and residents that a path
MIDDLEWICH teenagers turning 18 this year will get a special card through the post. Congleton Borough Council has launched a birthday card scheme ensuring everyone turning 18 receives a card and a reminder that they are now eligible to vote. This is to
MIDDLEWICH residents - both young and old - could be fined for letting off fireworks late at night. With Bonfire Night fast approaching, the Congleton Community Safety Partnership - through its multi-agency problem solving group - is launching an initiative
FUTURE pupils of Verdin High School were given the chance to take a look at what they can expect from secondary education during an open evening. The event was organised to give pupils and parents an insight into life at high school and the facilities
A MIDDLEWICH resident is taking action to challenge decisions made by the Central Cheshire Primary Care Trust (CCPCT). Anna Longshaw, of Booth Lane, has highlighted concerns about changes in the treatment residents can receive from their local GP. She
MIDDLEWICH residents may have to pay for council services at a post office when the town gets a one-stop shop next year. At present people can pay for services, such as their Council Tax, by various methods including cash and credit cards, at the council
A TEENAGER from Middlewich has denied stabbing a man in the back with a 12in blade after a violent argument. The trial of Russell James Barclay, of Moss Drive, started at Knutsford Crown Court on Monday, when the 18-year-old pleaded not guilty to a charge
THE entrepreneurs behind the bid for a multi-million-pound sports complex in Middlewich are taking comfort in the fact that plans for an Olympic sized pool in Liverpool have been approved. Marjory Issatt and Michael Davey of MIDPoint Sports Ltd say they
A REPLACEMENT for a Winsford vicar, who died suddenly during a service at St Chad's Church on July 18, has still not been appointed. The Rev Glenys Brown had been the vicar for the parish of Over for two years and the news of her death shocked the entire
THE past few weeks have seen the arrival of autumn with its cold nights and some bright sunny mornings. I've noticed an abundance of berries on the rowans - as always. But they have also grown particularly this year on holly, viburnums and sorbus. There
The Pumping Station is a Grade II listed building. It has unique pumps and gas powered engines, which have been restored to working order. The pumping station was opened in 1913 and for over sixty years was used for pumping sewage from part of the Northwich
Winnington Hall is one of the oldest buildings still standing in this part of Cheshire, although it is now within the vast industrial complex at the ICI works at Winnington. Part of the house is timber-framed, dating from the 16th and 17th century, whilst
In The Crescent off London Road is Sir John Deane's 6th Form College. This brick building was a gift from Sir John Brunner and is the fourth building in the town to have succeeded the original Grammar School founded by Sir John Deane. Also in London Road
Modern buildings such as the Memorial Hall, Magistrate's Courts, Medical Centre, Police Station and Market Hall are all located within the town centre development. The market hall, built in 1967, replaced a hall dating from 1876. The new hall has 40 stalls
GHOSTBUSTERS checking out mysterious goings-on in a Knutsford supermarket say they are making progress. Paranormal investigators, who think supermarket spooks are haunting Booths, claim their research has unearthed several clues. "Many people in the supermarket
THE entrepreneurs behind the bid for a multi-million-pound sports complex in Middlewich are taking comfort in the fact that plans for an Olympic sized pool in Liverpool have been approved. Marjory Issatt and Michael Davey of MIDPoint Sports Ltd say they
TRAFFIC lights will be installed at the gyratory junction at Lostock Triangle if a business park is built on the site. Cheshire County Council's highways officer Bob Hindhaugh told Lostock Gralam Parish Council that radical changes would be made to the
I AM writing to say thank you to Ed who took time out of his day and changed my tyre at the side of the road, just off the M53 on the way to Cheshire Oaks on October 2. He had nothing to gain by stopping to help. He would not accept any money, wouldn't
THE game started evenly with neither side really taking control. Bradley Berry had another tremendous game with several first-rate runs and a determination to win the ball. Joe Lasham and Christopher Corteen-Allen were forced to make several saving tackles
AS a non-hunter who is against cruelty of any kind, I seem to recollect a statement by Nicky Green from Whatcroft, saying that I will be able to let my cats out once hunting is banned. She also says her campaign against foxhunting is only about cruelty
THIEVES stole a bag from a disabled man outside McDonald's on Bridge Street. The incident happened at 2.30pm on Saturday, October 9. The 20-year-old man who has severe speech problems, was left outside the restaurant for a moment, while his carer went
AMBITIOUS plans to transform a disused industrial site in Westy have been agreed by borough councillors. Planners approved outline proposals by Dimplex to convert the New World industrial site, at Thelwall Lane, into a huge residential development on
THE October meeting began with Jerusalem and a period of silence was held in memory of Aelwyn Smallwood, who had been a member for at least 40 years. Aelwyn - who knew everyone, had been involved in the bowling, had been a scrabble player, as well as
SEPTEMBER proved to be a very busy month for members of Over Probus. On September 9 more than 50 members sat down at Fourways Restaurant to celebrate the 20th birthday of the club. After indulging in a wonderful lunch, two of the founder members, Les
MOST non-league clubs struggle to retain the services of prolific goalscoarers, with many successful players looking to ply their trade in a higher division. It is amazing then that Witton Albion have been able to fend off any advances for Mike Moseley
THE excellent start to the season made by Winnington Park men's 1sts came crashing down on Saturday with a 5-2 defeat away at South Cheshire. The home side took an early lead and made life difficult for Park who responded well with a goal from Dennis
AFTER last week's home win against Weaverham the Tigers started the match with high expectations. Tatton got off to a great start, dominating play, leaving Angus O'Brien with little to do in goal. Michael Stratford demonstrated exceptional ball control
LE MANS 24 hour race is perhaps the most famous motor race in the world and now one Hartford resident is looking to compete in the Le Mans of karting. Peter O'Connor is currently looking for sponsorship to support his university karting team KoKs Racing
WINNINGTON Park Ladies 1sts kick started their season with an excellent 5-2 win at home against Timperley. But it wasn't all good for Park as, after just five nervous minutes, they were 2-0 down. Fortunately Park have a star striker in Karen Thwaites
A PRIVATE company that turned its back on Middlewich has made a U-turn after announcing the town is back in the running to house a £37million sports complex. Two weeks ago residents' hopes were dashed when Marjory Issatt, one of the company directors,
MIDDLEWICH - New shop front to include wheelchair access at 36 Wheelock Street for Bet 365 Ltd. Three pergolas at 3 Malmesbury Close for RJ Latham. Two-storey extension at 75 Rolt Crescent for O & OM Estcourt. Garage conversion with first floor, extended
THE teams played creative football, which at times reached a level that seemed to defy the tender years of the players. The Eagles' midfield pairing of Greg McLoughlin and Jack Harmsworth worked tirelessly and defender Jacob Potts made a number of successful
On Thursday afternoon, pupils and teachers gathered in the hall for a prize-giving afternoon, which was complemented by some music performances. David Lythgoe, headteacher, said: "This is quite a formal occasion and all the school attend. "This year the
IN history fiction can often become fact as thoughts on one's living memory become distorted and this was the case when I looked back at a particular area of Winsford. Historical inaccuracies are often down to hearsay from other people, which can often
HAVE you heard the one about the comedian who turned into a councillor? Brian Lloyd is best known to most people as the larger than life leader of the opposition at Vale Royal Borough Council. He can often be found in the council chamber using his quick
WINSFORD youngster Matthew Newton can lay claim to being the town's newest champion. Newton, a karate black belt, took first place in the 60kg category at the English Championships two weeks ago and is now sitting pretty at the top of his sport. And his
A COUPLE of weeks ago it was health. Then it was education. Now in Westminster all the politicians are talking about crime. Surely crime and disorder is an issue for every day of every week. It certainly dominates my constituency surgeries. About two
KNUTSFORD High School pupils raised £2,059 for charity by jogging round The Moor. They finished collecting the funds last week after completing the Knutsford Rotary Club event earlier this year.
SUPERMARKETS have been warned that their supply of British milk could dry up. Goostrey farmer Ray Brown said their failure to pay enough was forcing dairy farmers out of business. "It seems absurd that huge successful supermarkets can be so short-sighted
SEVEN Warrington soccer players have helped Barnton to become the first English team to reach the second phase of Europe's amateur soccer championships. Lee Pennington, Chris Gahgan, Jerry Coll, Neil Boardman, Craig Robinson, Phil Jones and Justin Farrelly
WINNINGTON Park are now the only side in Powergen North Two West with a 100 per cent record following their 25-17 win away at Widnes. And it was Park who got into their stride first against the division's new boys. After just four minutes a Mark Warr
DAVID Wagstaff was one of the Peculiar People and that was not his only problem. For he was a conscientious objector in the First World War and the two things went together. The Peculiar People were an evangelical sect formed about 1840 in Essex led by
AN environmental campaigner has offered protestors in Northwich encouragement after helping to prevent an incinerator being built in Somerset. Donald Rayner, an environmental researcher from Bridgwater in Somerset, got together with other experts in the
THE Guardian is joining residents, councillors and MPs in the fight to prevent an incinerator being built in Lostock. Cheshire County Council is currently considering the hundreds of objections to the first draft of its replacement waste local plan. And
