A national campaign aimed to encourage motorists travelling near the town's M6 junction to show more consideration for each other. Guardian chief photographer Alan Taylor captured the moment when organisers flashed their message on a huge electronic sign
As the family and friends of Paul Byram left flowers on the lake bank, villagers said it was the tragedy they had been expecting. Mr Byram died at Wythenshawe Hospital after his jet-ski collided with a speedboat. Police are not yet sure whether the craft
The disenchanted member of Tatton Conservative Association said Mr Hamilton had done enough damage to the constituency and the party. And she called for an extraordinary general meeting so that members could vote on whether Mr Hamilton should continue
Conservative Association chairman Alan Barnes said Mr Hamilton and his wife Christine were being "victimised" by the media. "The response of the members of this association to this torrent of abuse was, first, anger - followed by intense sympathy for
Midway through the first half after some entertaining football, Legh Arms snatched the lead via a good strike by Hough. This seemed to wake the Angel up and they immediately went looking for the equaliser. Just before the break a Billy Beeston free kick
In the opening stages of the game Pelican seemed to be lacking cohesion as their passing went astray. Knutsford therefore enjoyed most of the possession without even having to work for it. It wasn't long however before the tables were turned and the home
Games between these clubs rarely seem to be particularly entertaining but Knutsford's first-half performance was outstanding and they did not allow the loss of an early goal to upset their rythym. Henry Flanagan was at the hub of some promising moments
Twelve local residents, who responded to a call for a town leader, will meet active members of the chamber of trade within a fortnight. The group hopes to regenerate interest in the town's ailing chamber of trade and prepare a detailed report on how Macclesfield
The posh pooch can often be seen strutting his stuff in the scenic grounds of Tatton Park. But next week the likely lad is competing against 12 fellow mongrels - for the honour of becoming Mutt of the Year. The cute cross-breed was chosen from 2,000 entries
In this respect I would like to thank him publicly for the assistance he gave my wife and I several years ago when we faced a seemingly impossible legal problem with the Home Office. He did all he could and kept me well informed. We were then in a position
FREEDOM of the Press is a cornerstone of British society. This country is a democracy and freedom of speech is every man's birthright. Public statements, whether made by a newspaper or an individual, must be based on fact. But as long as they have, no-one
The facts and contradictory statements as the Conservative Party Conference takes place in Bournemouth and the revelations of the Guardian newspaper can only add to the government's difficulties. How many honourable members could withstand should an onslaught
No doubt this controversy will have reached its climax by the time you read this article. I belong to no particular political persuasion, therefore I have no bias in what I say. Neil Hamilton has my respect despite any mistakes he has made. Paddy Ashdown
A CLUTCH of television personalities and thousands of motor-bike enthusiasts descended on Oulton Park last weekend. More than 12,000 people braved the elements to make this year's Great Northern Bike Run the most successful yet. Bikers came from far and
STAR-struck Winsford woman Eileen Rowe was over the moon when she received a birthday present which was out of this world! For now she has a star named after her thanks to caring nephew Jonathan Clarke-Wood who wanted to give her a present which would
VALE Royal borough council's plans for Winsford came under attack from organisations and individuals this week. As the Guardian reported last week, the council aims to make large amounts of land available for homes and to create jobs. But the latest draft
NEW life will be breathed into Middlewich town centre thanks to a £120,000 management scheme. Councillors have given the go-ahead to appoint a town centre manager who will develop a strategy which will boost the town's environment, bring in more business
THERE'S a lot of hubble, bubble, toil and trouble down at Chester Gateway until October 19. The theatre is staging a production of Macbeth - the Shakespeare play which starts with the infamous scene of witches round a cauldron. MacBeth is a Scottish tale
WOULD-be stars of the stage will hope to shine this weekend during what is billed as the North West's biggest talent competition. Search for a Star returns to Winsford on Saturday and organisers promise a fun-filled night of variety performance. There
MIDDLEWICH woman Janet Clegg is a leader in a 'green' field who is urging people throughout the town to follow in her footsteps. For she is hoping Middlewich residents will join a "Global Action Plan" which means they will take action in their own homes
LISA Stirling has come a long way in the 20 years since she worked as a manager in a large department store. The Middlewich woman is the owner of one of the most glamorous and fashionable chains of clothes stores in the country. And, this week, she opens
Mary Beckingham said on a recent two-mile walk many of her group were shattered after walking just one mile. Not only that, 20 of the 24 girls did not know how to cross the road safely. "They just started walking across without looking," said Mary, of
The farmworker's odd home had a bed and small stove - and precious little else. There was: NO hot water. NO bath or shower. NO heating. And the nearest toilet was 60 yards away. But now - at the age of 71 - the man has retired from the village farm where
Rangers had the opportunity to go into the lead when Eamon Keenan shot narrowly past after five minutes, but increasingly Broadhurst looked threatening. Their forward struck the bar with a good long shot after 20 minutes. Just on the half hour, Broadhurst
The introduction of N Thorp and Cadman to the side allowed Ilford to play a quick passing game which the Elms often found hard to cope with. Within 30 seconds Kackson gave Ilford the perfect start by latching on to a Pratcliffe through ball and firing
Lorcan Walshe presented the piece - The Sun behind the Clouds - to Warrington General Hospital last week. Staff at the hospital had cared for Bronwen after she lost a leg in the IRA Warrington bombing in March 1993. The mother-of-two had inspired staff
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Staff at Bexton Court plan to fund a garden in memory of popular team leader Gina Tucker. Last year Gina, who spent many years looking after the old and needy, collapsed as she cared for two young men shaken in a road accident. She was 59. "We don't want
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The annual event had been cancelled through apathy, but this week two traders volunteered to organise it. Richard Cussons and Barbara Phibbs have agreed to organise programmes, electrical equipment, musical entertainment and liaise with local organisations
Labour and the Liberal Democrats have said they would like to try a scheme where towns and cities are run by a more powerful mayor, directly elected by the public - not colleagues. It is already a successful system in some parts of Europe. But would it
As a lad he was told his father had been killed in the First World War. He also buried his young wife at the church where they had wed after she died from cancer. Now his only daughter is fighting the disease. As a boy he would gaze in awe at the expensive
But sometimes she FORGETS to bring her OWN pinta HOME. "I'll get halfway there and have to go back for my own milk," admits Diane, the only milkwoman working for Sheldon's in Knutsford. But she has no such problems when it comes to delivering to her customers
WINSFORD United have turned to a psychic in their bid to get some supernatural support on the football field. Club officials sought the advice of an astrologer in a bid to reverse a string of poor results. They have buried energising crystals between
POLICE are reassuring worried townpeople after a Winsford man was stabbed. The 30-year-old man was hurt a week last Monday as he cut through an alley between Well Street and Geneva Road. But yesterday, Tuesday, Insp Mike Caton said police had completed
Winsford Utd 1 Alfreton Town 0 JOHN Bingham's players have responded in fine style to the looming threat of their manager's downfall by securing two successive wins since last week's unofficial ultimatum to the United chief. The latest win was no exhibition
DANNY Goodhall got his reward for an outstanding month in Winsford United's defence this week. Fans voted Goodhall Henkel Player of the Month and he was given £100 of gift vouchers by the firm. The left-back joined from Blackburn during the summer and
REVENGE was sweet for Middlewich's Robins last week who pulled off victories over two old adversaries. Athletic won 4-1 in an away game against Bacup with two goals from star striker Demis Ohandjanian, taking him to nine for the season. The final two
TRADERS at Winsford Market claim they are not getting the 'respect' they deserve from their landlord. They have hit out at the conditions they have to work in and believe the market is not promoted enough by Vale Royal Borough Council, which sets their
THE Last Night of the Proms comes to Winsford with one of the country's top brass bands at the Civic Hall next week. The Britannia Brass Band will mass ranks with the The Roberts Bakery Band for an impressive Albert Hall-style performance. A leading singer
I SHOULD like to take this opportunity to thank everyone from your area who has contributed to the report of the National Commission of Inquiry into the Prevention of Child Abuse. We have received thousands of letters from members of the public who have
The government admitted on Friday that troops such as Andi Hagen may have been poisoned by pesticides while they fought Iraq in 1991. But this week Knutsford postman Andi urged: We need more help before more of us die. "I lost one pal while I was serving
