AFTER reading Colin McGregor's letter a couple of weeks ago, it made me think everything he said was true. During the 90s I was a DJ getting work every night. I used to get sloshed every night and get paid for it. Nowadays, even if I did get work, I wouldn't
IN response to last week's letter 'Why did you move if it's nice?' I live on Halton Brook and have done for many years. Both my husband and myself work and we live here by choice, not because we have to. Like all estates, Halton Brook does have its problems
WEDNESDAY - 10am-1pm: Wednesday walk looking at the wildlife around the Moor in Knutsford and Mere in Tatton Park. Ranger Dan Coates. Contact 01625 504518 Noon: Ladies at Lunch for healthy hearts. British Heart Foundation, Wincham Hall Hotel, near Northwich
DESPITE being the form team in the North West Counties second division Winsford United still have room for improvement. That's the opinion of manager Dave Twite who is pleased with his team's progress so far this season, but still wants more from his
A BRIGHT young engineer has been elected to a prestigious scholarship. Oosema Haddad from Widnes has been chosen to be a Whitworth Scholar by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Oosema, 24, of Downside, went to Liverpool University where he gained
A MASSIVE new health centre is now being built in Moor Lane, Widnes. Several doctors surgeries will move into the modern building, or open branches at the site. It will also have a minor surgery suite, a pharmacy and community health services. MP Derek
A CRACK house that terrorised a street has been shut down. Neighbours in Crow Wood Place celebrated with champagne as the tenant agreed to move on before a police closure notice worked its way through the courts. One neighbour said a lady living near
RESIDENTS in Pickmere are celebrating the dramatic improvements in the village that have led to it winning a Best Kept Village award. The village recently won the Civic Pride award for areas with 400 to 600 residents, following on from its 'most improved
A HOUSEWIFE from Weaverham who was inspired by the film Chaplin has released her debut novel - a crime thriller set in New York. Mother-of-two Glennis Clark watched the film three years ago and was particularly impressed with the performance of the film's
Widnes U15s 10 Tarleton U15s 14 WIDNES were denied victory in the dying minutes after the referee said Chris Semple bounced the ball going over the try line. Tarleton raced to a 14-point first half lead but the Wids had their moments with Griffiths, Hulme
Widnes U9s 45 Fylde U9s 0 Widnes U9s 35 Fylde U9s 0 THE Wids carried on their superb season with two big wins at Fylde. In the first game the Wids pack dominated and set up good ball for the backs who ran in nine tries without reply. In the second game
West Bank Bears U11s 24 Leigh East U11s 18 LEIGH East came off the back of a couple of big defeats as their big forwards scored the first try of the game. Jordan Campbell, Kieran Butterworth and Connor Briers were a constant threat. Ryan Steadman had
Widnes U7s 40 Fylde U7s 25 Widnes U7s 40 Fylde U7s 35 A SMALL squad travelled to Fylde on Sunday and played two games against the hosts. All played well including the youngest Cooke, Robert, who made his first appearance and the team came away with two
Newton Athletic 1 Runcorn Boys 1 A LACKLUSTRE Runcorn side deservedly found themselves 1-0 down at the interval after being under relentless pressure. The second half was a completely different encounter, as the visitors created plenty of chances and
Pupils from Cuddington Primary School have put together 60 gift boxes so that disadvantaged children will be able to open a present on Christmas day. The boxes will be sent to children in Mozambique and the former Soviet state of Kyrgztan over the festive
NORTHWICH Victoria are facing a month of crucial matches, starting tonight, Wednesday. Steve Burr's men host Tamworth tonight knowing that three points are vital if they are to continue the fight against relegation. With all other Conference teams playing
TATTON Falcons U8 5 Davenham Dynamoes U8 B 4 IT was not the victory alone, but also the manner of the victory that warmed the hearts of the home supporters. After a mixed season to date, the Falcons dramatically raised their game and produced their best
A CAMPAIGN to save lives on a main Middlewich road - which has the backing of nearly 1,000 residents - has gained a warm reception from councillors. Members of Cheshire's highways and transportation local joint committee for Congleton have given their
A MIDDLEWICH teenager is devastated after vandals caused thousands of pounds of damage to his dream car. Mark Anderson parked his silver P-registration Citroen Saxo VTR outside the White Horse pub, on Lewin Street, at around 9.30pm on Saturday night -
MIDDLEWICH residents have hit out at the borough council's decision to spend nearly a quarter of a million pounds on transforming a key town centre landmark in the Bull Ring. As reported in last week's Guardian, Congleton Borough Council, in partnership
A WORRIED Middlewich resident has spoken out about a lack of amenities in the town amid doubts over the fate of multi-million plans for an Olympic-size swimming pool. Tim Cookson was speaking after organisers of the plan for the facility last week warned
THE borough council is to take action to defuse tensions between Middlewich residents and gipsies following claims that gardens are being used as caravan sites. The move comes after a residents' group said the council had 'failed to use the legislation
THE Warrington branch of the Soroptimists International has come up with a novel way of celebrating its 60th anniversary. The club, a business women's organisation, has decided to introduce a Woman in the Community Award as part of its celebrations. Readers
Children from Comberbach Primary School bent over backwards to join in with a premier gym competition, the Hartford School of Gymnastics Sets Competition 2004, which took place at Weaverham High School. Michelle Oakes, coach at the gymnastics school,
Almost Vikings 200 fans turned up to meet the players at the launch of their new calendar, which is flying off the shelves already as the Christmas rush begins. Pictured (left to right) are young fans Adam Quirk, James Mullarkey and Elliott Jenkins with
CHILDREN will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of Santa as he tours the streets of Winsford in the run up to Christmas Winsford Rotary Club has arranged for Santa to travel through the streets to say hello to residents and wish them a merry Christmas
COMPLAINTS made following the late start of this year's Armistice Day service in Winsford have been criticised by the British Legion. Debbie Clewes, who is the secretary of the Royal British Legion Winsford branch, does not believe comments aimed at the
ONE of the leading figures behind the phenomenal success of the Heath Business and Technical Park has been named Entrepreneur of the Year. John Lewis received the accolade and silver plaque at the annual gala dinner of Halton Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise
HEALTH chiefs are hoping a new service will encourage more new mums in Winsford to breast feed their children by providing support and information. The Baby Caf, based at St Andrews Methodist Church on Dingle Lane, is a drop-in centre that provides mums
During a consultation process for the parish plan, many residents said they would appreciate a greater police presence in the village to help reduce vandalism and intimidating groups of youths. A solution suggested in the plan is to introduce a community
EMERGENCY admission rates to hospital are higher in Halton than anywhere in Britain, according to new figures. People here are three quarters more likely to need emergency treatment than you would expect for the population. It means people aren't getting
SAFETY improvements to an accident blackspot in Winsford that has claimed the lives of four people in the past three years will be carried out on Saturday. The news that the junction of the A54 Oakmere Road with St John's Drive and Mount Pleasant Drive
THE Vets secured another victory with a 50-3 mauling of Mossley Hill. Brian Gill scored a try before Alan Glover roared in for a second. In between, the visitors kicked a long-range penalty, before a further try from Riley put some distance between the
FURIOUS Winsford residents have started a petition against proposals to build a waste disposal site near to homes, schools and a medical centre. Although Cheshire County Council has not yet submitted a planning application for the site at Woodford Park
THE head of Rudheath High School Mike Hayhurst says the whole community will be able to use the school's proposed new extension. The school is hoping to build a single-storey extension for performing arts, dance studio and music rooms. This is the third
THE first phase of plans to revitalise Nursery Road Recreation Ground is now almost complete. Planting of trees and shrubs and the wildlife area will be completed early next month. Vale Royal Borough Council is supplying all the remaining planting and
Widnes U7s 40 Fylde U7s 25 Widnes U7s 40 Fylde U7s 35 A SMALL squad travelled to Fylde on Sunday and played two games against the hosts. All played well including the youngest Cooke, Robert, who made his first appearance and the team came away with two
SWAN'S Danny Bellfield opened the and after 20 minutes it was 6-0. Langworthy then converted two penalties but the Swan's work rate was excellent. Great teamwork by Swan enabled Bellfield to go over but a try, following an interception, made it 18-12
West Bank Bears U12s 28 Moorfield U12s 0 MOORFIELD started well, Tom Spencer pounced on a loose ball and James Parle provided a good twisting drive. This was followed up by good runs by Robbie Mullen and Jack Williams, however Moorfield failed to penetrate
Wigan St Cuthbert's U12s 0 Widnes St Maries Dragons U12s 30 ST MARIES proved too strong for Wigan. Both sides struggled and it took 19 minutes before Lewis Nulty broke and offloaded to the supporting Andrew Sheridan to open the scoring. Niall Whitfield
HALTON Council's transport section would like to inform public transport passengers that from Monday, December 6 there will be some important changes to local bus services operating in Runcorn. The existing 20A and 20C services that were operated on the
Newton Athletic 1 Runcorn Boys 1 A LACKLUSTRE Runcorn side deservedly found themselves 1-0 down at the interval after being under relentless pressure. The second half was a completely different encounter, as the visitors created plenty of chances and
PLAYING at toy soldiers, a weekend drinking club, part-timers who don't know the difference between the butt of a rifle and the business end. These are just some of the stereotypes levelled, unfairly, at the Territorial Army according to a Runcorn Sgt
HALTON inflicted Sale's first defeat of the season. Travelling with the bare minimum Halton started well and for most of the first half they were camped in Sale's half. They were awarded a number of penalties, which they elected to run, but excellent
Bank Quay Bulls A 4 Widnes St Maries 22 WIDNES St Maries started well with drives by Paul Whitley and Athena Security man of the match Ste O'Brien. A high tackle stopped a Lee Potter intercept but Tony Ireland missed the penalty. He made amends minutes
HALTON has never had proper intensive care cover, a Warrington consultant has claimed. Dr Andrew Higginson said the hospital didn't have round-the-clock cover from fully qualified intensive care consultants - unlike Warrington. "If one of my relatives
North West Counties Division Three Mark Norris Building Services ALBERT Park made it three successive wins with victory against Higginshaw. Higginshaw who took an early lead with a penalty before the ball was moved swiftly along the line for Jimmy Mellor
BRIDGE Timber eased through to round two with a 3-1 win at Redmonds. Manager Alan Cunningham turned out while new signing Lee Evans came in at left back. Wilcox hammered home Ste Coady's quick free kick, after Ste Johnson had been brought down 40 yards
Widnes RUFC 1st XV 13 Aspatria RUFC 1st XV 13 THE Wids gained a well-deserved point against the Cumbrians from Aspatria. Widnes started the game the stronger and should have scored when Michael Bowles picked up a lose ball 60 metres out. But instead of
BOUNDARY fences are an issue solicitors deal with regularly and the problem of ownership is not always straightforward, according to a mid Cheshire law firm. The first port of call is usually the deeds but if the deeds are 'silent' then solicitors often
A HUGE community effort spread over eight years has led to the publication of the definitive account of the past 100 years in Weaverham. The book, entitled An Oral History, has been compiled and published by Weaverham History Society after volunteers
NEWS that crime suspects from mid Cheshire are to be catered for in the area has been welcomed by a leading solicitor. Chris Johnson, who works with Northwich and Winsford-based law firm Moss & Haselhurst, says he is relieved that suspects will go
CHESHIRE County Council's worst fears have been confirmed with the Government's announcement of its revenue support grant. The grant, which is the council's major source of revenue funding, has been set at £406.8million. Although this is up £23.1million
NORTHWICH'S postmen went on strike last Wednesday in a bid to get their bosses to listen to their grievances. More than 100 workers at the town's sorting office stood outside the office gates to protest about their working conditions. Steve Gough, the
MP Mike Hall has welcomed plans to give police more powers to tackle drug dealers and drug dens in Weaver Vale. Mr Hall says there needs to be tougher punishments for drug dealers, who should be forced to get treatment for their addiction. He said: "Drugs
WAITING times for heart scans have been slashed at Northwich's Victoria Infirmary thanks to a £70,000 ultrasound machine. In less than six months, the hospital has managed to cut patient waiting times in half and further reductions are on the cards. The
to develop A REGIONAL park running for 25 miles down the spine of Cheshire has the potential for major recreational, leisure and economic benefits. The first conference to discuss the concept of regional parks across the north west took place in Frodsham
THE John Blower Fund is set to receive a £20,000 boost from Warrington Rugby Club on Saturday to mark the 12 months since the rugby player was paralysed in a failed scrum. Warrington will be playing Northwich at Moss Farm in a crucial fixture made all
DEALING with issues such as bullying, sex and drugs are Northwich parents' key concerns, a series of parenting skills workshops has found. The workshops, which were part of the Blueprint drug education research programme, gave parents guidance on handling
A GREAT gran with the energy of a 20-year-old has been crowned the north west's most golden oldie! Selina James is now through to the final of Seven Seas Golden Oldie 2004 and could win a four star inclusive holiday to Madeira. "I was surprised," said
A FABULOUS mosaic flowerbed has been created by Castlefields schoolchildren. Pupils from St Mary's Primary and The Park Primary helped make the flowerbed at Achilles Court, Runcorn, home to 21 LHT residents. They worked with The Castlefields Residents
A SECURICOR guard was threatened and robbed as he made a cash delivery at a service station in Rudheath on Monday. The four robbers struck at 1.50pm, stealing a cash box from the guard, who was on the forecourt of the BP service station in Cookes Lane
SOMEONE from Vale Royal could be a millionaire this Christmas - but they have not yet claimed their share of last month's £10million National Lottery jackpot. One of six winning tickets from the lottery's jackpot-only Birthday Draw on Saturday, November
PLAYING at toy soldiers, a weekend drinking club, part-timers who don't know the difference between the butt of a rifle and the business end. These are just some of the stereotypes levelled, unfairly, at the Territorial Army according to a Runcorn Sgt
RUNCORN 4x4 drivers should pay for the pollution they create, says a Runcorn Euro-MP. Lib Dem Chris Davies said: "The current tax system has completely failed to encourage people to buy smaller cars. "If people want to use one of these gas guzzlers then
SHE was like a favourite auntie to all the kids nearby. Elizabeth Turberfields was well known and loved for caring for all the children near her home in Tanhouse, The Brow, Runcorn. But the 37-year-old was tragically found dead outside the flats one morning
Vikings' new star stand-off Owen Craigie signs an autograph for fan Sarah Louise Francis from Runcorn. For more details and all the latest information on the Vikings' preparations in the run up to Super League X go to our Vikings section by clicking on
making progress WITH reference to the letter concerning police pensions, police officers pay 11.5 per cent of their salary towards their pension but successive governments, over very many years, have not created a pension fund from which to pay future
SO John Prescott has quite rightly turned down the Brunner Mond housing estate (sorry urban village). What is Brunner Mond's first response? Same as last time, issuing threats regarding jobs. The other thing that came to light in Prescott's report was
REGARDING the article, 'Planners give thumbs down to substation', of November 24, I would like to thank the Guardian for the informative coverage given to this topic over the past 12 months. The unbiased approach the paper has taken has played a vital
ALTHOUGH the fairground season is now well and truly over, it is still a daily occurrence to indulge in dodgem cars at the five-way roundabout in the Chesterway and Station Road area of Northwich and it is a miracle that there have not been as many bumps
MEMBERS of Great Budworth WI finished the year with an excellent cookery display and tasting by Mike Cullen. Mike was delayed in a two-hour traffic jam and was warmly welcomed to the meeting He managed to unload his 'kitchen' in record time while members
BAD weather doesn't stop gardeners, or so it seems. Despite the cold, over 40 people supported the recently formed Weaverham and District Gardeners Group fun quiz at Weaverham Wallerscote School. The Garden Herbs team, represented by Jean Ross, Pat Sinnott
THE November meeting of the Chester and District Branch of the Inland Waterways Association saw a lively slide show and talk by Tony Hirst, first director of the Ellesmere Port Boat Museum. Mr Hirst spoke about his visit, in 2000, to the World Canals
WEAVERHAM women loved to make a song and dance about things, and they liked even more for everyone to know about it. This week, Winifred Ellwood, 94, formerly of Northwich Road, shares her fond memories of the community events that used to bring the whole
THE Warrington branch of the Soroptimists International has come up with a novel way of celebrating its 60th anniversary. The club, a business women's organisation, has decided to introduce a Woman in the Community Award as part of its celebrations. Readers
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones has reminded those aged over 70 that their households should receive an extra £100 on top of winter fuel payments this year. The winter fuel payment awards all households with someone aged over 60 £200, and those over 80
DID you know that the England football manager is from Northwich? No, not Sven Goran Eriksson, Graham Keeley. He's the head coach of the England partially sighted squad and he is currently preparing to take them all the way to the World Championships
A HIGH Court judge will tomorrow (Thursday) decide whether ScottishPower can build its £100million gas plant on the outskirts of Knutsford. Mr Justice Davis said yesterday that he would deliver his verdict verbally after a two-day appeal in London. He
A FORMER policeman has died of cerebral malaria just days after being bitten by a mosquito. John Nuttall had been working with the United Nations, helping Liberians to rebuild their lives after 14 years of civil war. Dangerous Yesterday (Tuesday) his
WEDNESDAY 10am-1pm: Wednesday walk looking at the wildlife around the Moor in Knutsford and Mere in Tatton Park. Ranger Dan Coates. Contact 01625 504518 Noon: Ladies at Lunch for healthy hearts. British Heart Foundation, Wincham Hall Hotel, near Northwich
WE fear no one. That's the message coming out of a Vikings' squad brimming with pre-season confidence and enthusiasm after last week's Super League fixtures were announced. Frank Endacott's new look squad will be hoping to catch the Super League big guns
AFTER nearly two years of refusing to reveal how Knutsford's Section 106 commuted sums from developers have been spent, in last week's Knutsford Guardian there were two statements from borough councillors which may shed some light on the subject. First
Runcorn FC Halton U21s 5 Mountfield Rovers U21s 6 Altrincham U21s League DESPITE a hat trick from man of the match Alex Cunningham, Runcorn lost this incredible 11-goal thriller. It was end-to-end stuff right from the first minute with never any more
AVON'S victory has put them joint top with Rainhill Town in the Warrington first division. After the last two results the Avon players were determined not to throw another three points away and took the game to their hosts. The pressure told after 10
Bank Quay Bulls A 4 Widnes St Maries 22 WIDNES St Maries started well with drives by Paul Whitley and Athena Security man of the match Ste O'Brien. A high tackle stopped a Lee Potter intercept but Tony Ireland missed the penalty. He made amends minutes
North West Counties Division Three Mark Norris Building Services ALBERT Park made it three successive wins with victory against Higginshaw. Higginshaw who took an early lead with a penalty before the ball was moved swiftly along the line for Jimmy Mellor
Halton Lodge pupils cleaned up their school in a Halton Council initiative to encourage children to tackle litter in their area. Pictured, from left to right, are Maggie Andrews, Gordon Sautar and Nathan Timms. PHOTO by IAN PARK (IPA241104)
GET in the festive spirit with a special act that combines magic with comedy at The Brindley on Thursday, December 16. Join madcap magicians Syd and Fanny as they put out an absolute 'Christmas Turkey' of a show. Their self-styled 'magicomedy', honed
A YOUNG, posh and penniless model came to a truckers caf for a reality TV special on Tuesday. Glamorous rich girl Donatella Panayiotou mopped out toilets and peeled spuds at the Roll Inn motel in Tanhouse, Widnes. "She is an absolutely lovely girl, there's
PLASTIC bucket maker HK Plastics of Runcorn could be facing major job losses in the run up to Christmas. The World had been tipped off that the company was closing completely on December 21 and all 40 jobs, staffed by Halton people, were to go. However
KNUTSFORD Hockey Club's 1st XI travelled to unbeaten Oxton on Saturday hoping to avoid the mauling that Oxton have dished out on many weekends so far this season. The game started surprisingly well for Knutsford who caused problems from the outset. Some
HALTON Council's transport section would like to inform public transport passengers that from Monday, December 6 there will be some important changes to local bus services operating in Runcorn. The existing 20A and 20C services that were operated on the
"OUR commitment is 100 per cent to building up surgery at Halton Hospital because we desperately need it." These were the words of executive medical director Dr Phil Wake last week. A consultant at bed-starved Warrington Hospital, he tried to reassure
T HIS week I will look at the history behind a Winsford Street that was named after one of the area's richest and well travelled families. Delamere Street is named after the Delamere family who have lived in the area since Lady Cholmondeley bought the
WE would like to thank the people who helped our daughter and granddaughters at the accident at the Windmill Hill roundabout on Tuesday, November 9 late in the afternoon. To the lady who supplied the kitchen towel, and people who sat with them until the
WITH regard to the article printed in the World last week about the shops at Grangeway, and particularly the comments attributed to Insp Chris Clarke. What we need is not community action teams. What are the real police doing while our areas are being
WHEN am I to be born, Father? Shall I be born in spring? So that they will see the beginning of new life, the fresh green buds, watch the lamb, free, playful, innocent, and breathe the crisp, clear air? Or summer? When the warmth of the sun eases the
A FAMILY legacy has helped a dream come true for a Widnes mum. Janet Unsworth, 32, says she has only been able to open her new male designer clothes shop, thanks to her late mum's inheritance. "I really see it as a gift," said mother-of-two, Janet, of
YOUR Runcorn and Widnes World website has undergone a makeover and is bursting with exciting new features for you to enjoy. Log on to www.runcornworld.co.uk or www.widnesworld.co.uk for all the local news and sport, as well as the latest national headlines
youngster James Duxbury is well on his way to becoming the Michael Schumacher of mid Cheshire. And while Duxbury, of Redshank Avenue, Winsford, may not have the power of the famous German's Ferrari behind him, he is certainly no slouch in his junior TKM
Warrington U11s 0 Widnes U11s 12 North West Counties Schools Rugby League WIDNES U11s secured third successive away victory with a 12-0 win over Warrington. Although only 12 points separated the teams the result was never really in doubt. The Widnes boys
Huddersfield Tournament THE Wids gained a semi final place with a win over Old Brodiens. The new front row of Mercer, Lang and Simm dominated the lineouts and scrums, with scrumhalf Duggan controlling each play. Fonterigo tackled everyone that came his
West Bank Bears U12s 28 Moorfield U12s 0 MOORFIELD started well, Tom Spencer pounced on a loose ball and James Parle provided a good twisting drive. This was followed up by good runs by Robbie Mullen and Jack Williams, however Moorfield failed to penetrate
Wigan St Cuthbert's U12s 0 Widnes St Maries Dragons U12s 30 ST MARIES proved too strong for Wigan. Both sides struggled and it took 19 minutes before Lewis Nulty broke and offloaded to the supporting Andrew Sheridan to open the scoring. Niall Whitfield
SS Peter & Paul girls' football U16s played very well to reach the final of the Cheshire cup. They beat Lymm with Vanessa Whitley grabbing the winner in stoppage time. The Year 7 netball team drew 4-4 against Wade Deacon; Julia Wells was player of
WINSFORD youngster James Duxbury is well on his way to becoming the Michael Schumacher of mid Cheshire. And while Duxbury, of Redshank Avenue, may not have the power of the famous German's Ferrari behind him, he is certainly no slouch in his junior TKM
Halton Farnworth Hornets U11s 38 Rochdale Mayfield U11s 4 AN impressive Hornets display saw them beat Mayfield. Jack Owens was man of the match, Alex Clare took the coach's award for a great defensive effort. Jack Buck opened the scoring after an unforced
Runcorn FC Halton 0 Nuneaton Borough 2 RUNCORN suffered their second successive league defeat after losing 2-0 to an in form Nuneaton Borough. In a scrappy first half, chances were few and far between but the away side always looked the more comfortable
AFTER reading Colin McGregor's letter a couple of weeks ago, it made me think everything he said was true. During the 90s I was a DJ getting work every night. I used to get sloshed every night and get paid for it. Nowadays, even if I did get work, I wouldn't
IN response to last week's letter 'Why did you move if it's nice?' I live on Halton Brook and have done for many years. Both my husband and myself work and we live here by choice, not because we have to. Like all estates, Halton Brook does have its problems
WITH regard to the article printed in the World last week about the shops at Grangeway, and particularly the comments attributed to Insp Chris Clarke. What we need is not community action teams. What are the real police doing while our areas are being
MIDDLEWICH Town Council is hoping to recruit and train volunteers with an interest in history to become guides for the town's Roman trail. In partnership with English Heritage, the council is offering weekly training sessions starting in January and running
Runcorn FC Halton 0 Nuneaton Borough 2 RUNCORN suffered their second successive league defeat after losing 2-0 to an in form Nuneaton Borough. In a scrappy first half, chances were few and far between but the away side always looked the more comfortable
CHOCOHOLICS can enjoy a tasty treat and raise money for cancer patients by taking part in a raffle organised by the landlady of a Middlewich pub. Lesley Johnson, from the Turnpike pub on Warmingham Lane, wants to boost the £1,000 already raised by customers
PICTURED above is the bold new look of a £350,000 modern day amphitheatre which is in line to give Middlewich a huge shot in the arm. Building work is poised to go ahead at the Bull Ring site in the town centre in a project expected to boost businesses
Pupils at Greenfields Primary School in Winsford have been training their voices this week in preparation for a festive extravaganza. The Christmas concert will take place next week and children have been busy learning the lyrics for some festive classics
Young musicians at Wimboldsley Primary School in Middlewich get in tune with a new set of instruments. Festive tunes were ringing out in the school as pupils tried out a new set of handbells to be used in Christmas productions. Members of the school's
Pupils at Darnhall Primary School in Winsford are celebrating after taking part in an event for choirs, in Manchester. The talented school choir put in hours of practice for the Young Voices event and it paid off with a superb performance. Ruth Mason,
Creative pupils got back to the drawing board with spectacular results when they joined in a competition to design an environmental poster. Children from Kingsmead Primary School were asked to think about the topic and design posters before the opening
Physical activity and sport are officially a high priority for children at Barnton Primary School now that the school has achieved an Activemark Gold Award from Sport England. The award was presented to the school in recognition of its consistent efforts
WE fear no one. That's the message coming out of a Vikings' squad brimming with pre-season confidence and enthusiasm after last week's Super League fixtures were announced. Frank Endacott's new look squad will be hoping to catch the Super League big guns
WIN a family ticket to see a star-studded panto at The £7m Brindley in our exciting competition. Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs runs from Tuesday, January 4 to Sunday, January 9. It will be bigger and better than ever due to this new theatre's bigger
A CONCERNED resident is urging councillors to let there be light on a pathway near his home. Gordon Farr says that he is still waiting for a faulty street light to be fixed six weeks after he reported the problem. And Gordon, of The Loont, Winsford, says
CONCERNS have been raised over the safety of a Winsford road that many residents feel is being used as a racetrack. Over Residents' Association has requested traffic calming measures on Mount Pleasant Drive in an attempt to make the area safer. Carol
WINSFORD Town Council co-opted a new member on Monday night in controversial circumstances, with some councillors claiming the process was 'undemocratic'. Stephen Smith, 38, of Beauty Bank was selected to represent the Swanlow ward but Liberal Democrat
SECURITY improvements are being made to houses in Winsford in an effort to make residents feel safer in their homes and cut down on anti-social behaviour. Railings are being constructed around bungalows on Pentland Close as part of a £10,000 scheme after
FROM a box room studio to a cavernous music hall, via cyber-space, a former Runcorn pub musician is proving his doubters wrong. After years battling his inner demons of depression, obesity and alcoholism, Bob Pitt, 49, has realised his dream of playing
be start of bid to transform field A MEETING in the New Year will kick-start the first stage of redeveloping a muddy field in Davenham, according to the parish council. Laburnum Road field was purchased by the parish council a few years ago with a view
A GROUP of volunteers have taken to the streets to make Winsford a more attractive place in time for Christmas. Members of the Oxygen Group, which works with young people in the town, went on a litter pick around Cheviot Square to tidy the area up and
Runcorn FC Halton U21s 5 Mountfield Rovers U21s 6 Altrincham U21s League DESPITE a hat trick from man of the match Alex Cunningham, Runcorn lost this incredible 11-goal thriller. It was end-to-end stuff right from the first minute with never any more
CHAMPAGNE corks can now pop with your bouquet when you next celebrate a special occasion. Amanda Canning believes she is Halton's first florist to gain a liquor licence. "When we put a legal notice outside the shop, it caused rumours that we were closing
Widnes U15s 10 Tarleton U15s 14 WIDNES were denied victory in the dying minutes after the referee said Chris Semple bounced the ball going over the try line. Tarleton raced to a 14-point first half lead but the Wids had their moments with Griffiths, Hulme
SOMEONE from Vale Royal could be a millionaire this Christmas - but they have not yet claimed their share of last month's £10million National Lottery jackpot. One of six winning tickets from the lottery's jackpot-only Birthday Draw on Saturday, November
Widnes U9s 45 Fylde U9s 0 Widnes U9s 35 Fylde U9s 0 THE Wids carried on their superb season with two big wins at Fylde. In the first game the Wids pack dominated and set up good ball for the backs who ran in nine tries without reply. In the second game
A YOUNG, posh and penniless model came to a truckers caf for a reality TV special last night (Tuesday). Glamorous rich girl Donatella Panayiotou mopped out toilets and peeled spuds at the Roll Inn motel in Tanhouse, Widnes. "She is an absolutely lovely
THE family of a 21-year-old Winsford father who was killed after being hit by a stolen car have spoken of their grief after the man responsible pleaded guilty in court. David John May, 18, of Cleveland Way, admitted causing death by dangerous driving
Warrington U11s 0 Widnes U11s 12 North West Counties Schools Rugby League WIDNES U11s secured third successive away victory with a 12-0 win over Warrington. Although only 12 points separated the teams the result was never really in doubt. The Widnes boys
Huddersfield Tournament THE Wids gained a semi final place with a win over Old Brodiens. The new front row of Mercer, Lang and Simm dominated the lineouts and scrums, with scrumhalf Duggan controlling each play. Fonterigo tackled everyone that came his
Halton Simms Cross 36 Widnes Albion Bulls 6 A BAD opening to each half let Albion down. At 10-0 down, Danny Houghton went through four would-be tacklers for a fine 50-yard effort only for a Simmies to score a converted try. Danny Doherty reduced the arrears
PLASTIC bucket maker HK Plastics of Runcorn could be facing major job losses in the run up to Christmas. The World had been tipped off that the company was closing completely on December 21 and all 40 jobs, staffed by Halton people, were to go. However
A ROBBER with a rake struck at a betting shop in Runcorn. He used it to smash the glass divider and then threaten staff, before making off with money in a yellow, nylon string bag. He ran off up the footpath towards Castle Rise. The raid was at 5.30pm
Mond Rangers 3 New Brighton 0 West Cheshire League Division Two MOND took the lead in the seventh minute when Erickson's shot eluded trickled in. Williams increased Mond's lead in the 14th minute after the 'keeper had spilled a low cross from Gumbs. The
SS Peter & Paul girls' football U16s played very well to reach the final of the Cheshire cup. They beat Lymm with Vanessa Whitley grabbing the winner in stoppage time. The Year 7 netball team drew 4-4 against Wade Deacon; Julia Wells was player of
Widnes Tigers 8 Ince Rose Bridge A 4 North West Counties Division Four WIDNES Tigers beat league leaders Ince Rose Bridge A at Prescott Road. The hosts trailed 0-4 after 15 minutes although Mick Abbott and Adam Gill were both unlucky not to have scored
CINEWORLD in Runcorn was chosen to host a major event for The Princes Trust in Cheshire. At the conference, for all Princes Trust volunteers, key awards were presented by Mr Bill Bromley-Davenport, Lord Lieutenant for Cheshire to celebrate the achievements
Halton Farnworth Hornets U11s 38 Rochdale Mayfield U11s 4 AN impressive Hornets display saw them beat Mayfield. Jack Owens was man of the match, Alex Clare took the coach's award for a great defensive effort. Jack Buck opened the scoring after an unforced
RUNCORN 4x4 drivers should pay for the pollution they create, says a Runcorn Euro-MP. Lib Dem Chris Davies said: "The current tax system has completely failed to encourage people to buy smaller cars. "If people want to use one of these gas guzzlers then
"OUR commitment is 100 per cent to building up surgery at Halton Hospital because we desperately need it." These were the words of executive medical director Dr Phil Wake last week. A consultant at bed-starved Warrington Hospital, he tried to reassure
MOORE United enjoyed a rare away success winning 2-1 at champions St Michael's. The day's other top-flight between Halebank and Downall Green finished 1-1. In the two outstanding Rylands Cup fixtures, Vulcan Reserves booked a home quarter final place
Sharon Gaunt, owner of Body Maintenance on Winnington Lane in Winnington, believes a lot of people in the area will benefit from her company. She said: "A lot of older women don't want to go to an ordinary gym for a number of reasons. "They don't want
ACCORDING to the saying, 'three's a crowd', but for a Northwich family which gained a trio of tots this year, life couldn't be happier. The triplets are a dream come true for proud parents Craig and Louise Jennings, of Water Street, who wanted to start
A NEWLY refurbished town centre bridge is to be shut again to check it is working properly. Six weeks after Hayhurst Bridge was reopened, British Waterways plans a series of mechanical and electrical checks and inspections. The first will take place this
COUNCIL tax could rocket by 10 per cent - unless savage cuts are made, the World can exclusively reveal. Council figures show an increase of at least nine per cent is needed - just to maintain the current level of services. That would be around £65 a
A SCHOOL bus carrying pupils to a Northwich school was involved in a serious collision with a motorbike at 8am on Wednesday. The 10 Weaverham High School pupils escaped injury when the double decker bus they were travelling on was involved in the collision
MP Mike Hall says the £100 extra that many over 70s in Vale Royal will receive this year is well deserved. Millions of people are getting the additional cash on top of their winter fuel payment this year to help with living expenses including Council
THE fight is still on to prevent the storage of hazardous waste in a Mid Cheshire salt mine despite a High Court ruling giving the scheme the green light. The decision to reject a High Court challenge made by Moulton resident John Kent against proposals
FROM a box room studio to a cavernous music hall, via cyber-space, a former Runcorn pub musician is proving his doubters wrong. After years battling his inner demons of depression, obesity and alcoholism, Bob Pitt, 49, has realised his dream of playing
GROUNDBREAKING proposals to shake up policing in mid Cheshire are to come under the microscope at a meeting next week. County police authority members are to scrutinise the Taking Control proposals to strengthen local law enforcement within a new structure
REFUSE collectors from Vale Royal are no closer to solving their dispute over Christmas waste collections and are set to be balloted over industrial action. There have been no discussions between the GMB union and waste collection company SITA since the
FATHER Christmas will be taking time out from his busy schedule to help with Northwich Round Table's annual Christmas float collection. He will be taking a sleigh ride around the streets of Northwich to help collect money for worthy local charities. Peter
WE would like to thank the people who helped our daughter and granddaughters at the accident at the Windmill Hill roundabout on Tuesday, November 9 late in the afternoon. To the lady who supplied the kitchen towel, and people who sat with them until the
KINGSMEAD residents can help to decide if their village should be a separate parish in its own right when a new consultation starts in January. Despite having its own distinct boundaries, two thirds of Kingsmead lies within Davenham parish with the remaining
AN ECOLOGICAL network concentrated on Cheshire's Sandstone Ridge could attract more than £3million worth of investment and create 550 jobs over the next 20 years, according to a new feasibility study. Residents living in parts of mid Cheshire are invited
ORGANISERS of a major Northwich biking event have found a way to beat archaic road traffic laws that threatened to prevent it from taking place this year. The Thundersprint, which attracted 75,000 people to the town last year, needs to be held at a new
A MOTHER is furious the speed limit on the Kingsmead spine road - the major trunk route through the area -is to be increased to 40mph from its current 30mph limit. Tracy Williams says youngsters at the recently opened Kingsmead Primary School have problems
CLAIMS that Vale Royal overrides Northwich Town Council on planning issues have led two town members to withdraw from future debates. Town councillors Dee and Brian Cooke claim the views of Northwich town representatives are being overlooked by the borough
A ROBBER with a rake struck at a betting shop in Runcorn. He used it to smash the glass divider and then threaten staff, before making off with money in a yellow, nylon string bag. He ran off up the footpath towards Castle Rise. The raid was at 5.30pm
PENSIONERS are furious after hearing the cost of their subsidised railcards could be increased from £2.50 to £12. Taxi vouchers could also be restricted to households without a car if Vale Royal Borough Council chiefs accept recommendations from Noel
CINEWORLD in Runcorn was chosen to host a major event for The Princes Trust in Cheshire. At the conference, for all Princes Trust volunteers, key awards were presented by Mr Bill Bromley-Davenport, Lord Lieutenant for Cheshire to celebrate the achievements
Halton High pupils enjoyed a limousine ride to Anfield and a tour of the ground for their hard work to gain a Youth Challenge accreditation, after they learnt about school children in Kenya. PHOTO by MIKE BODEN (IPC241104)
PENSIONERS are furious after hearing the cost of their subsidised railcards could be increased from £2.50 to £12. Taxi vouchers could also be restricted to households without a car if Vale Royal Borough Council chiefs accept recommendations from Noel
LEAVING his coat behind in his local pub nearly cost a man his life, a court heard last week. Jamie Edward Booth, of Lincoln Square, Widnes, was slashed in the side with a Stanley knife by a stranger demanding money. Mr Booth told Warrington Crown Court
I SUSPECT more household waste is generated over the Christmas and New Year period than at any other time of the year. While I broadly support Vale Royal Borough Council's kerbside recycling scheme - despite the fact it has some obvious flaws - it will
I AM writing to say thanks to someone. You know how people are always reporting bad news? Well, I have some good news for a change. I was running past Wincham Primary School and unknown to me, my mobile phone flew out of my pocket. Later, we went out
A RECENT meeting of Davenham Methodist Wives Group was opened by vice president Barbara Foster with a prayer. There was a special welcome for Betty Thomas after her recent illness. Members were told that the Christmas carol service would be on December
THE December meeting of Kingsley WI was an open meeting held in the Hurst Chapel where the Weaver Valley Choir entertained members and friends with a concert of carols and poetry to celebrate Christmas. Joyce Kirkpatrick conducted the choir in a varied
MEMBERS were greeted by the mouth-watering aroma of a hotpot supper as president Jo Jordan welcomed everyone to the 50th annual meeting. Secretary Maureen Simpson presented her 2004 annual report, in which she remarked the year seemed to have passed quickly
OVER Probus celebrated its founders' day with a short service of dedication in St Peter's Church, Little Budworth. The service was conducted by the Rev Twinn, during which the names of past members, including the founder members, were read out by the
THE president opened the November meeting of Winsford WI, which was well attended. Two guests from Whitegate WI, who were the tellers for the annual meeting, were warmly welcomed. Before business, a hotpot supper was provided, which was enjoyed by all
THE bureaucracy in this country has got too fat. Every time a police officer stops someone in the street to ask questions, the officer will now have to fill in a form. It's a brand new rule brought in to please the politically correct lobby. Yet, when
CHESHIRE Police is celebrating Christmas with a carol service in Warrington this year. The service will take place on Sunday December 19 at St Elphin's Church, Church Street, Howley. The Cheshire Constabulary band will be playing, joined by the Grappenhall
GENEROUS staff at AirMiles raised more than £1,000 for charity after completing a lunchtime sponsored walk. The travel company, which has been based in Birchwood Boulevard for six years, decided to do its bit for the national Children in Need fundraising
WINSFORD youngster James Duxbury is well on his way to becoming the Michael Schumacher of mid Cheshire. And while Duxbury, of Redshank Avenue, may not have the power of the famous German's Ferrari behind him, he is certainly no slouch in his junior TKM
POLICE want pubs in Knutsford to regularly show a hard-hitting TV advert to encourage people not to drink and drive. The clip shows a young woman being flung violently across a pub and dying as she hits the bar - copying what could happen in a crash.
THE COMPANY that has won the £22million contract to ease congestion near the Parkgate Industrial Estate could take five years to finish the job. Miller Developments said that the work, which will involve tunnelling under the railway line to create a new
Almost Vikings 200 fans turned up to meet the players at the launch of their new calendar, which is flying off the shelves already as the Christmas rush begins. Pictured (left to right) are young fans Adam Quirk, James Mullarkey and Elliott Jenkins with
A FESTIVE spectacular came to Frodsham on Friday and Saturday as reindeer led the way into a Christmas festival in the town. Santa and his helpers flew into Frodsham to make the town's second Christmas festival an occasion to savour. Organisers staged
Their proposal - which is to go before the borough council - comes after members held an emergency meeting to discuss the issue. Vale Royal Borough councillors recently decided that villagers who want to be buried in Helsby could face being forced to
GERALD Norden raised an interesting question relative to the 300-year-old ballroom floor in what remains of the Royal George. I understand that the floor was regularly able to withstand the stresses exerted by upwards of 100 people dancing on it. And
THE Vets secured another victory with a 50-3 mauling of Mossley Hill. Brian Gill scored a try before Alan Glover roared in for a second. In between, the visitors kicked a long-range penalty, before a further try from Riley put some distance between the
Halton Simms Cross 36 Widnes Albion Bulls 6 A BAD opening to each half let Albion down. At 10-0 down, Danny Houghton went through four would-be tacklers for a fine 50-yard effort only for a Simmies to score a converted try. Danny Doherty reduced the arrears
SWAN'S Danny Bellfield opened the and after 20 minutes it was 6-0. Langworthy then converted two penalties but the Swan's work rate was excellent. Great teamwork by Swan enabled Bellfield to go over but a try, following an interception, made it 18-12
Mond Rangers 3 New Brighton 0 West Cheshire League Division Two MOND took the lead in the seventh minute when Erickson's shot eluded trickled in. Williams increased Mond's lead in the 14th minute after the 'keeper had spilled a low cross from Gumbs. The
Widnes Tigers 8 Ince Rose Bridge A 4 North West Counties Division Four WIDNES Tigers beat league leaders Ince Rose Bridge A at Prescott Road. The hosts trailed 0-4 after 15 minutes although Mick Abbott and Adam Gill were both unlucky not to have scored
HALTON inflicted Sale's first defeat of the season. Travelling with the bare minimum Halton started well and for most of the first half they were camped in Sale's half. They were awarded a number of penalties, which they elected to run, but excellent
BRIDGE Timber eased through to round two with a 3-1 win at Redmonds. Manager Alan Cunningham turned out while new signing Lee Evans came in at left back. Wilcox hammered home Ste Coady's quick free kick, after Ste Johnson had been brought down 40 yards
Widnes RUFC 1st XV 13 Aspatria RUFC 1st XV 13 THE Wids gained a well-deserved point against the Cumbrians from Aspatria. Widnes started the game the stronger and should have scored when Michael Bowles picked up a lose ball 60 metres out. But instead of
MOORE United enjoyed a rare away success winning 2-1 at champions St Michael's. The day's other top-flight between Halebank and Downall Green finished 1-1. In the two outstanding Rylands Cup fixtures, Vulcan Reserves booked a home quarter final place
ONE of the leading figures behind the phenomenal success of the Heath Business and Technical Park has been named Entrepreneur of the Year. John Lewis received the accolade and silver plaque at the annual gala dinner of Halton Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise
EMERGENCY admission rates to hospital are higher in Halton than anywhere in Britain, according to new figures. People here are three quarters more likely to need emergency treatment than you would expect for the population. It means people aren't getting
CHAMPAGNE corks can now pop with your bouquet when you next celebrate a special occasion. Amanda Canning believes she is Halton's first florist to gain a liquor licence. "When we put a legal notice outside the shop, it caused rumours that we were closing
WIN a family ticket to see a star-studded panto at The £7m Brindley in our exciting competition. Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs runs from Tuesday, January 4 to Sunday, January 9. It will be bigger and better than ever due to this new theatre's bigger
TATTON Falcons U8 5 Davenham Dynamoes U8 B 4 IT was not the victory alone, but also the manner of the victory that warmed the hearts of the home supporters. After a mixed season to date, the Falcons dramatically raised their game and produced their best
HALTON has never had proper intensive care cover, a Warrington consultant has claimed. Dr Andrew Higginson said the hospital didn't have round-the-clock cover from fully qualified intensive care consultants - unlike Warrington. "If one of my relatives
A REPORT on the air quality in Northwich shows that there are higher levels of pollutants that affect people with respiratory problems. Industrial processes in the area are the cause of elevated levels of the pollutant PM10, according to the annual progress
COUNCIL tax could rocket by 10 per cent - unless savage cuts are made, the World can exclusively reveal. Council figures show an increase of at least nine per cent is needed - just to maintain the current level of services. That would be around £65 a
Altrincham and District League Division One KNUTSFORD FC A 3 Trafford FC 5 A THRILLING game of football at Manchester Road on Saturday was a treat for the spectators but Knutsford will be disappointed with the final outcome as an impressive Trafford took
WITTON Albion's new manager has made his first signing. Gary Finley has welcomed former Everton youngster Adam Farley to Wincham Park. Farley, 24, joined Everton as a schoolboy and progressed through the ranks before making his first team debut in February
