ELWORTH CC are back in the promotion race after back-to-back victories, last weekend. Opening bowler Paul Crompton had more than just a hand in the double success at Kidsgrove and Stone with two heroic performances and 12 wickets. A marathon stint with
CREWE Boxing Club can look forward to an exciting new season after winning their most important fight out of the ring. Controversy engulfed the amateur scene, earlier this year, after the North Western Counties Division refused to allow head trainer Joey
CREWE boss Dario Gradi has confirmed that Wayne Collins is the target in his long-standing quest for an experienced midfielder. The Alex boss held talks with the 32-year-old former star, last week, and is hopeful a deal can be struck despite wages proving
CLAIRE Wright is jumping for joy after a unique double gold medal winning performance. The Sir John Deane's pupil became the Cheshire schools champion at both high jump and long jump in Stoke at the weekend. In Claire's speciality event, the high jump
WHARTON Cons stayed on course for the Winsford Super Cup thanks to a convincing display in the home leg against Garswood Hall on Saturday. Three of Cons' five away players fell to defeat as they came from the away leg with a narrow 1-89 advantage. However
WINNINGTON Park overcame last night nerves to take the Northwich & District Pool League first division championship last Wednesday. They beat Phoenix 5-2 in the final game of the season to leapfrog Rudheath and record a remarkable title success in
MID Cheshire's finest made mincemeat of their opponents in the Drakes Pride Junior County Championship on Sunday. They won 10 of their 12 matches representing Cheshire at Over Park, winning their home leg against North Lancs & Fylde by 89 chalks.
WEAVERHAM stay second in Cheshire League Division Two despite suffering their first defeat of the season at Malpas on Saturday. Put in on a lively wicket, they made a good start with 20 from Mike Cross and 35 from Steve Robertson, but a middle order collapse
DAVENHAM crushed Winsford's early season optimism by jumping over them and into third in Meller Braggins Two. Not that they set the world alight with their batting performance at Knight's Grange on Saturday, managing just 111-9 in their innings. Rob Harrison
Although the county council's largest party they confounded the poll pundits by claiming 28 seats to seize power with an overall majority of five on a shocked Lab-Lib alliance. Labour ended a disappointed day with just 17 councillors - one fewer than
A man was arrested after the Vauxhall Astra was abandoned among bushes in The Dip on Longridge at about 2pm. "I saw the car speed up our road and spin round on a grass verge where children usually play," said Longridge resident Stephen Hilton. "My little
But he never failed to give a loud cheer when his beloved Manchester United scored a goal. "He went to Old Trafford a lot when he was younger," said his niece Hilda Daly. "He still watched the games as much as he could on TV." The 80-year-old, who was
But on Monday night - just hours after the 18-year-old's funeral - the flames died. "That was just their way of saying goodbye," said Mark's mum Denise yesterday (Tuesday). Her son had been killed when his car hit a tree in Higher Downs last Sunday. A
Several stretches of the M6 may be extended between Birmingham and Penrith if the Government decides that is the best way to ease congestion on the roads. On Friday, a spokesman said the solution was one option to improve the country's growing traffic
And Martin Bell - the first Independent to win over the British people - helped him, it emerged this week. "I have very much appreciated Martin's advice over the past several months and the kindest thing was suggesting his secretary could now work for
Mr Bell, who lost his own battle to remain in Parliament on Thursday, said he had hoped more residents in Tatton would vote and not let the Apathy Party win. "I think it is disappointing and sad that more people did not vote," he said. "But there is dissatisfaction
OULTON Park took another step towards their prime target of ECB Premier survival by demolishing Chester Boughton Hall in their first league meeting on Saturday. The batsmen rattled up 250-7 on their own track, highlight being a second wicket stand between
OAKMERE confirmed their improving form in Meller Braggins League Division One with a crushing victory over neighbours Middlewich at Overdale Lane. Captain Nick Talbot-Butler elected to field first and contributed to Middlewich's downfall with 2-22 as
DAVENHAM crushed Winsford's early season optimism by jumping over them and into third in Meller Braggins Two. Not that they set the world alight with their batting performance at Knight's Grange on Saturday, managing just 111-9 in their innings. Rob Harrison
MALCOLM Gaskill has slammed shut one door of Winsford United history to allow the club to enter another new era. Gaskill stepped down as chairman this week claiming he has been made the scapegoat by Winsford United fans for the second successive relegation
BARRY Williams became a European champion for the second year running last week. The Weaverham karate instructor, who runs his own academy, beat off the best in the continent to win his second gold medal in two years. One of Williams' pupils made it a
WHARTON Cons stayed on course for the Winsford Super Cup thanks to a convincing display in the home leg against Garswood Hall on Saturday. Three of Cons' five away players fell to defeat as they came from the away leg with a narrow 1-89 advantage. However
Every day she suffered from headaches, bloatedness and weight gain. "I turned from an articulate business woman into a gibbering wreck," she said. But an American pioneering doctor, who advocated an alternative treatment for menopausal women, transformed
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-year-old pub to help identity the strange woman dressed in 19th century clothing. For
PREPARATIONS are well underway for Wistaston's Annual Village Fete. The event is to take place this Saturday, June 16, when a long procession will leave the Memorial Hall on Church Lane and wind its way through the village. The procession, led by the
TWENTY four hours after a jury was told of allegations that property developer and fireworks dealer, Kirk Shenton had been implicated in a bootlegging allegation, the hearing was abandoned. The 58 year old businessman from Hankelow Hall, near Nantwich
George Osborne - forced on the 'gutless' Conservative Association by a party leadership now forced out of office by incompetence. George Osborne has already signalled his contempt for his constituents by deciding not to live in Tatton. 'Rainow is convenient
Nationally, it has always been the received wisdom that low turnouts benefit the Tories and damage Labour. But the result - despite an almost unprecedented low turnout - has delivered the Labour Party an extraordinary landslide victory and given the Tories
FRIDAY, JUNE 15 * Haslington Ray of Hope Knitters Stall. Outpatients Hall, Leighton Hospital. Knitted Baby garments and small craft items. Funds to Maternity & Neo-Natal Wards 8.30am-3.30pm * Ready Steady Go! (2 part show - Beatles & Stones Tribute
TOYAH Willcox switches from rock queen to fairy queen in a production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Shakespeare's most magical comedy is staged in the picturesque setting of Stafford Castle from Thursday, June 28 until July 14. It is the latest of the
GRASS roots football has a fine future under the guiding light of dynamic Crewe FC. So much has already been achieved within it's three year existance, bringing unprecedented success both on and off the field. And the ball won't stop rolling there. Both
GENERAL ELECTION IT IS as you were for the area's serving Members of Parliament this week after all three recorded convincing victories in the General Election. However, apathy reigned in all three constituencies as voting numbers reached a high of 64
I WAS invited to attend the Kings Grove School production of 'Guys and Dolls' at the Lyceum Theatre, Crewe on Friday, May 25. I would just like to let everyone know what a privilege it was to have been invited. The performances the children gave, and
ON the subject of Queens Park, what did we do without the lottery? The gate houses used to be painted black and white and the clock tower, and the gate houses had people living in them. The grass near the play area used to look like a well kept football
POLICE have issued a warning about thieves who snatch car keys by using a hook and cane through a letter box or window of a home. "If you own a high powered or high value car that is obviously of interest to the criminal fraternity, then take great care
Urmston 2nds...106 all out URMSTON elected to bat on a hard flat track, but soon found themselves in trouble against the accuracy of Zambian international Derek Capaciolli. The pace and swing of young Tom Williams also caused problems as he ripped the
Timperley 1st...132 for 7 MOBBERLEY left the field disappointed on Saturday as tehy failed to win against Timperley. Stand-in captain James Wheeldon won the toss and on a dull and bitterly cold afternoon decided to bat first on an unusually green track
IT'll be party time In Crewe's West End, this month. Huge crowds are expected to be part of the area's annual Festival, taking place next Saturday, June 23. Supported by many of the community groups that achieve so much for West End residents, the festival
WESTON CC lost the top spot after a frustrating encounter at home to Meakins, last Saturday. Despite losing opener Andy Marson for 1, Weston went all out for victory as Tibbetts (61), Crowe (77) and Strong (18no) smashed their way to a bold declaration
CREWE CC's excellent run of form ended at home to league leaders Longton. They never recovered from a start of 11 for 4 off 16 overs. But from a further setback at 27 for 5, Crewe rallied thanks to a solid stand of 50 between professional Shiv Singh (
WINNINGTON Park have lost the services of spin bowler and top order batsman Nick Yates. Yates, who joined Winnington last year from Oulton Park and has been a key figure and likeable character at the club, has moved to London to start a new career. However
BARRY Williams became a European champion for the second year running last week. The Weaverham karate instructor, who runs his own academy, beat off the best in the continent to win his second gold medal in two years. One of Williams' pupils made it a
HOLDERS Wharton Cons crashed out of the Littler Cup last week as Hazel Pear edged into the semi-finals with a 218-211 win. Last year's runners-up Slow & Easy A went through to the semis with a 284-246 win at Winsford Cons and now face Comberbach,
WINNINGTON Park pulled off a reversal of last weekend to see off opponents in both league and cup. On Saturday, they stayed in the top two of County League Division Two after dismissing their hosts, bottom side Tattenhall, for just 88. The surface was
OULTON Park took another step towards their prime target of ECB Premier survival by demolishing Chester Boughton Hall in their first league meeting on Saturday. The batsmen rattled up 250-7 on their own track, highlight being a second wicket stand between
OAKMERE confirmed their improving form in Meller Braggins League Division One with a crushing victory over neighbours Middlewich at Overdale Lane. Captain Nick Talbot-Butler elected to field first and contributed to Middlewich's downfall with 2-22 as
NORTHWICH Vics have finally netted their record transfer fee for the sale of hot shot Gary Fletcher. The 20-year-old striker has joined Leyton Orient, the team he terrorised in the second round of the FA Cup last season. However, Vics have been quick
Judge Roger Dutton withdrew the case after the prosecution offered no evidence against Tony Spada. On Monday, Mr Spada, owner of Ciao Italia, told the Knutsford Guardian that the past eight months had been a 'living nightmare.' "I haven't slept properly
Ernest Brown, 80, was killed instantly when the First North Western train struck him on the line between Mobberley and Ashley on a cold night in December. But niece Hilda Daly told a jury at Macclesfield Town Hall that her uncle was too content with his
HOLDERS Wharton Cons crashed out of the Littler Cup last week as Hazel Pear edged into the semi-finals with a 218-211 win. Last year's runners-up Slow & Easy A went through to the semis with a 284-246 win at Winsford Cons and now face Comberbach,
MID Cheshire's finest made mincemeat of their opponents in the Drakes Pride Junior County Championship on Sunday. They won 10 of their 12 matches representing Cheshire at Over Park, winning their home leg against North Lancs & Fylde by 89 chalks.
MEET The Parents is out to rent from your local video store this week. Comedies such as this are notoriously hit and miss but this was a box office favourite. Ben Stiller plays Greg Focker who before making the final commitment of marriage to his girlfriend
Get Over It (12) CHILDHOOD sweethearts Berke (Ben Foster) and Allison (Melissa Sagemiller) are reunited when she joins his high school. This immediately elevates him in the popularity stakes when he resumes dating her. But in the opening minutes of the
COULD any of your readers please help me in a search for a passing-out photograph of former soldiers who underwent basic training at Copthorn Barracks in Shrewsbury in January-February 1948, especially Sergeant Lewis' squad. All the lads were in the General
YOU ask for opinions on Queens Park, Crewe. Here is one that will shock. I think that parks in general are past their sell by date. Designed at the turn of last century when working people had nowhere else to go and often had no gardens or flowers to
A FREAK accident on the M6 at Crewe claimed the life of a man and caused traffic chaos in the area. The incident happened on Monday during the evening rush hour and caused the closure of both carriageways between junctions 16 at Crewe and 17 at Sandbach
THREE Illegal immigrants were discovered in the back of a lorry in Crewe. The three men are all from Iran and were found after police received a tip off at 7pm last Wednesday. The men were aged 28, 25 and 21 and were found in the back of a trailer of
aid to casualties TWO fire engines were called out after a bus collided with a tractor trailer. The incident happened last Thursday on Butterton Lane, which links Crewe and Alsager. The single decker bus had suffered severe damage to the front offside
Ashton on Mersey 2nd...124 for 6 KNUTSFORD rolled back the clock at Mereheath Lane on Saturday. They got on the winning trail once again reminding us of last year, but the manner in which it was achieved rolled back the years to the nervous 1990s. Visitors
A CREWE pensioner died after two days in intensive care following a crash while cycling near Chester, last week. The 73-year-old was riding his bike on June 3 when he was involved in a collision with a car. The rider was turning out of a side street in
A CREWE care agency has gained the ultimate accolade in landing the prestigious Investors in People award. St Christopher's Exclusive Care, based in Scope House, Weston Road, prides itself on providing a quality service that enables older people to maintain
RESIDENTS on a new Nantwich housing estate look to have secured victory in their bid to stop construction traffic using their roads. However, the residents who live in and around the Cronkinson Farm estate feel there are still issues which need to be
AN INQUEST into the death of a retired Haslington postman has ruled there were no suspicious circumstances, although it is still unclear whether morphine was administered to the patient on the day he died. Cheshire Coroner Nicholas Rheinberg concurred
