A DIE-HARD Vikings supporter has teamed up with the World to locate a mystery fan who she snapped at Widnes' homecoming party at the Auto Quest. Lifelong Widnes supporter Dilys Higson, of Philip Road, was at the stadium on Sunday, July 29, to welcome
A HOME counties junior and cadet international table tennis competition is being held at Halton Regional Table Tennis Centre in the Auto Quest Stadium early next month. The team event will be held on Saturday, September 1, and the individual event on
Mond Rangers Reserves 0 Willaston 2 AN early goal by Willaston after five minutes put the visitors in control of the game and although Mond enjoyed most of the ball, they couldn't create any clear cut chances. Willaston played on the counter attack but
MIDDLE distance runner Kate Brennan stormed home to victory in the 1500 at a seniors open meeting in Trafford last week and failed to break her personal best by the narrowest of margins. The 19-year-old from Dutton, a member of Warrington Athletics Club
BOTH teams deserve praise for this entertaining match at Sandy Lane with perhaps Pavilions kicking themselves for missing three late clear-cut chances to snatch the points. A goalless first period was far from boring and Pavilions' keeper Carl Corrin
HISTORY was made at Widnes Golf Club on Saturday when Tony Karalius blasted his way round the Highfield Road course in a record breaking 63 strokes. The six-under-par score beat the official best of 64 posted by former tour professional Andrew Murray
WIDNES remain top of the Cheshire County League second division following their rained off game against third placed Congleton on Saturday last. Despite every effort by players and officials to get the game underway, a further downpour made any hope of
Carlsberg West Cheshire League Division One - Poulton Victoria 1 Mond Rangers 1 MANAGER Rod Looker was disappointed when his side outplayed Poulton Victoria at Wallasey on Saturday only to come away with a point. Failure to put away chances cost Mond
THE 301 Sunday Darts Charity are hosting a charity fun day at the Parklands Club in Widnes on Sunday. The fun will start at 12.30pm and will continue into the day and night in an attempt to raise money for children with learning difficulties in Widnes
A YOUNG Winnington housekeeper is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award. Clare Corker scooped the National Hospitality Apprentice of the Year Competition at a VIP lunch ceremony held at London's Savoy Hotel, on her first trip to the city
RAIN failed to dampen the spirits of families at an action-packed fun day in Windmill Hill at the weekend. The event, offering stacks of free entertainment, was hailed a huge success. Bill Edwards, treasurer of Windmill Hill Residents Association, said
NORTHWICH, Winsford and the surrounding countryside have been given a boost after receiving Home Office funding for a mobile CCTV unit. The grant of £32,895 will enable the unit to target anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime across the Vale Royal area
PILOT schemes have dramatically cut the time cancer patients have to wait for treatment, it was revealed this week. Health Minister John Hutton welcomed the latest figures which show a marked improvement in services for North West patients. Since November
STUDENTS at The Grange School in Hartford have yet again proved their ability to achieve consistently high A Level results. An impressive 64 percent of students gained grade As or Bs in their chosen subjects. On top of this, 11 students from the year
IT WAS another successful year for the students of Mid-Cheshire College, Hartford, who received their A-level results on Thursday. The overall pass rate for the college was similar to last year with 100 per cent of Human Biology and German students gaining
FREAK weather conditions caused major damage to a house in Widnes when a bolt of lightening blew off part of its roof. The bolt hit the house in Higher Ashton on the Sandringham Gardens Estate shortly after 7pm on Thursday, August 16. Fire Fighters were
PUPILS and staff at Sir John Deane's College are once again celebrating after another year of A Level success. Over 500 students sat their A Level exams at the college this year achieving an average pass rate of 93 per cent, three per cent above the national
A GREEN-FINGERED couple proved they were a ground force to be reckoned with at this year's Wincham, Pickmere and Marston Horticultural Society summer show on Saturday. More than 100 visitors turned out for the society's 24th annual show at Wincham Community
FARMERS Arms landlord, Max Bacon has objected to the new advertising display unit that has been erected outside the pub, in Middlewich Road. Mr Bacon has said he was surprised to see the boarding had been placed at the edge of the car park He said: "I
WHAT was once just a hobby has now become a livelihood for a couple of Northwich jam makers. Simon Thompson and Michael Turner are partners of the Cheshire Cottage shop in Lymm, near Warrington, but they make all their goods in Northwich. The shop has
ANXIOUS residents fear their estate has become a blackspot for cancer, it was claimed this week. Neighbours in The Tithings, on the Runcorn New Town estate of Halton Brook, were alarmed to discover that out of 20 houses, more than half the residents had
THEY may have thick skins, but rhinos do suffer it seems, from indigestion and like us, it can make them bad tempered. So to help keep them sweet at Chester Zoo, staff have enlisted the help of gardeners from the Northwich area. Gardener Ken Littler has
HUNDREDS of music fans flocked to the Farmers Arms on Saturday for a mini musical festival which lacked big names but boasted the best in local talent. The wet weather could easily have ruined the day, but thankfully a marquee offered shelter to the festival
AN increased reward of £30,000 is being offered to solve the brutal murder of a Widnes woman. It is exactly 10 years ago this week, since the bloodstained body of mother-of-two Vera Anderson was discovered. The 42-year-old was found slumped in her car
AN asylum seeker fears his life is at risk if he is deported to his home country. Murat Acan, 30, came to Runcorn after marrying a woman from Murdishaw, in Turkey three years ago. However, their marriage broke up as he was about to become a British citizen
POLICE are hunting for a middle-aged man after a terrifying sex attack on a teenage girl on Saturday night. At around 11.30pm, the 14-year-old victim was walking along Middlewich Road near the Hyundai garage when a man crossed the road from the direction
THE long-term future of town centres in the area has been placed under the spotlight by a new study into Cheshire's retail growth. Cheshire County Council commissioned the report, which looks into the opportunities for retail growth in towns throughout
THE old belief that the customer is always right sadly appears to be no longer a fact in Northwich. I bought goods a store in the town recently and paid using my last £20 note, receiving a £10 note in the change. I then bought goods at another outlet
LIBRARIES in Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich will close for a week next month to allow for a hi-tech computer system upgrade. Along with smaller libraries in Sandiway, Weaverham and Barnton the main libraries will close from September 22 to October
A WINSFORD woman has raised £500 for bone marrow research after completing a charity fun run. Michaela Carr, from Gladstone Street, took part in the jog in the park on August 5, for the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust which carries out blood tests to
VERDIN High School headteacher Neil Dyment has congratulated his lower sixth pupils and staff for coping so well with the new Advanced Subsidiary exams. Under the new system introduced this year A-level students take half their exams halfway through their
WINSFORD Town Mayor Brenda Mooney went on a tour of the town's pubs to promote her fund-raising sportsman's dinner at the Civic Hall. Regulars had a chance to meet the mayor and chat with her. They were also given the opportunity to buy raffle tickets
INDIE band How About Us will be filling the usual band slot at DB's tomorrow night, Thursday. How About Us are a young Winsford band and this is their first headline slot after supporting Orinoco Shores recently. The concert starts at around 10pm, ending
THE bright lights will be heading for Winsford Civic Hall next month when it is transformed into the London Palladium for one night only. Stars of the stage, including one of the country's most glamorous entertainers Danny La Rue, will be appearing in
THE long-term future of town centres in the area has been placed under the spotlight by a new study into Cheshire's retail growth. Cheshire County Council commissioned the report, which looks into the opportunities for retail growth in towns throughout
Radcliffe Borough 5 Witton Albion 0 UniBond Division One A FOUR-GOAL first half blitz destroyed Witton at Radcliffe on tuesday. Albion, missing goalkeeper Greg Price with food poisoning, went behind as early as the second minute when Lee Kissock scored
Vics 1 Scarborough 1 Nationwide Conference, Tuesday NORTHWICH Vics began their campaign at the Drill Field with a draw against Scarborough last night - but it could have been more. After going behind, Richard Norris pulled Vics back into the game, but
LAW? Order? Justice? and Hypocrisy It did not take a rocket scientist to issue the statement by our local MPs that we need more police on the beat. The whole population could have told them that at least four years ago, but what hypocrisy. It is their
I WRITE in response to the letters that were printed in last week's edition of the World where various concerns were expressed about the standard of policing in Halton. I acknowledge that there are occasions when we do get things wrong and members of
BOTH Winsford Tennis Club's A and B teams have left the South and Mid Cheshire League second division - but in opposite directions. The A team have bounced back up to Division One a year after relegation by finishing second, but the B team finished second
WINSFORD'S clash with Knutsford was abandoned on Saturday after a fierce deluge left the home side stranded on 141-5 after 38 overs. Barry Crellin still had time to crack 10 fours in a typical 58 against the Cheshire League Division Two's bottom side,
OUT to rent this week is the epic and emotionally charged tale of a young aspiring writer and an anonymous yet famous author. Finding Forrester is on shelves from August 27. From the director of Good Will Hunting, comes a similar tale about a young boy
THE Blue Planet Aquarium will be transformed into a swashbuckling carnival from Monday, August 20, until Sunday, August 26, as the Ellesmere Port venue becomes the home of Blue Planet's Pirate Week! The UK's leading aquarium attraction, with its Caribbean
HALTON Hornets ARLFC recently awarded special accolades to six of its dedicated members to thank them for 15-years of loyal service to the club. Pictures are John Birmingham, Ian Yates, Brian Cook and Helen Cook with the framed certificates that were
FOOTBALL Mini League got off to a good start with more players signing on. Places are still available for boys and girls aged five and six as well as for team coaches for this age group. For further details on coaching and playing football please telephone
WINDMILL Hill Junior Football Club is on the prowl for new players to strengthen its U11s team. The club plays in the Halton and District Junior League and trains at Norton Fields on Fridays, at 6pm. New players can call John on 01928 564 573 for further
SECTION five champions Union Tavern are proving to be the surprise package as far as the Town Championship is concerned and reached the semi final stages of the competition after beating section two opponents Likely Lads 7/2. The previous night Union
CHESTER Race Company chief executive Richard Thomas has been selected to the board of the Racecourse Association (RCA) to represent racecourses in the north of England. The RCA is the trade association representing the 59 racecourses in Great Britain.
LUCKY youngsters from Halton Brook are being given the opportunity to brush up on their soccer skills under the guidance of professional Liverpool FC coaches. The Star Project, which is run from the Holy Spirit Primary School, in Halton Brook, has organised
THE new soccer season kicked off in fine style last Saturday with a programme of league fixtures in every division. In the Organics Premier Division Whiston Cross shaded a close encounter by the odd goal in seven in their home match with St Michaels.
Widnes Albion Bulls 24 Milnrow 8 A USEFUL pre-season friendly got the cobwebs out of the Albion Bulls system in readiness for next week's league game. The rustiness was showing as both teams tried different things without success early on, but a clever
Widnes St Maries 28 Bank Quay Bulls 22 THE Bulls proved to be a very tough opener for St Maries and quickly went into a 10-point lead when Ray Clay went over wide out and moments later Danny Woods crossed near the posts leaving Phil Byrne to convert.
RUNCORN FC Halton got off to the perfect start in their first game at the Auto Quest Stadium on Saturday thanks to a David Ness strike just 28 seconds into the game, writes Jim Richardson. A swift move by the Linnets down the right flank saw player/manager
THE Vikings' attempts to build a side capable of competing in Super League will begin this week with the signing of former Widnes, England and Lions' star Stuart Spruce, writes Jim Richardson. The former Widnes full back is expected to put his name on
CLASSIC bikes, theatre and live music created a unique community summer event at Spike Island at the weekend. Spikeybike2001, organised by The Galligu, was hailed a huge success, despite the rain. It is the first event of its kind and organisers are already
TWICE-YEARLY testing of Halton's taxis has been hailed a success by both Halton Council and local drivers. As a result of a review of its taxi licensing role, the council introduced six monthly testing for all the borough's hackney carriage and private
GARDENING guru Charlie Dimmock could learn a thing or two from a creative team of young green-fingered experts! Eight young people transformed a courtyard at Runcorn's Belvedere project, in Cooper Street, into a tranquil garden with a water feature, rockery
TWO carnival queens from Northwich and Winsford have teamed up together to set up a charity competition. Amanda Capper, from Rudheath, is Cheshire Carnival Queen and Rebecca Hughes, from Winsford, is the Cheshire Carnival Princess - both were awarded
AN OVEN burst into flames as a man was about to cook his tea last week. He left the cooker to heat up and returned to find it on fire. A build up of fat inside the oven had ignited. Fortunately, the man managed to put out the blaze at his home in Rolands
CHESHIRE police this week relaunched a campaign to cut down on drink driving. The successful Road RATS (Ring And Tell someone) confidential telephone line is aimed at stopping hardened drink drivers and repeat offenders. Campaign The original campaign
TEENAGE skaters are working round the clock in a bid to keep their plans for the Northwich Festival of Sport on track. The group of around 100 young people, aged between 13 and 19, had been preparing for the Cheshire Youth Skate Championships, as part
LIBRARIES in Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich will close for a week next month to allow for a hi-tech computer system upgrade. Along with smaller libraries in Sandiway, Weaverham and Barnton the main libraries will close from September 22 to October
DETECTIVES in Halton are urging elderly people to be on their guard after a spate of distraction burglaries in both Widnes and Runcorn. Police have issued the warning after four incidents where the callous con artists have duped their way into pensioners
A PENSIONER who entered a downward spiral after suffering a mystery attack could have been discharged from hospital too soon, a court heard this week. Annie Shaw, nee Alker, of Heathercliffe Residential Home, Helsby, died aged 86 of kidney failure caused
AN angry woman from Runcorn has slammed Halton Borough Council for employing what she has called "cowboy builders" to carry out jobs on her mother's house. Tracey Goff also claims that the jobs that have been carried out on her mother Patricia Lee's home
IT'S been another year of success and celebrations at St Nicholas Catholic High School, in Hartford. This year's A-level results have maintained the school's reputation for high levels of accomplishment, with an average score per student of 23.5 points
THE Steering group of the Kingsway and Stewards Avenue and Residents partnership are holding a "Kid's Clean Up Campaign" on the two estates. The clean up will take place on Saturday, August 18 and forms part of the joint group's efforts to make the area
FREE summer holiday fun is on offer until the end of August at Rudheath Leisure Centre. The play scheme runs daily for children between the ages of eight and 14, from 10-11.55am in the mornings and from 1.30-3.25pm in the afternoons. Rudheath Parish Council
A SPRIGHTLY pensioner died from asbestosis after a long and active life, a court heard this week. Arthur Booth, 87, from Byron Street in Runcorn died in April due to the effects of the industrial disease and an inquest was held into his death at Warrington
AN intrepid woman from Widnes is about to get on her bike and cycle across Vietnam in aid of charity! Judy Pointon from Baileys Close will be attempting the gruelling trip in November to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. But first she has to raise
A NEW branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society could soon be launched in Halton. It follows contentious plans to ban a drug that has given many victims a new lease of life. Widnes nurse Karen Wycherley, diagnosed only four weeks ago, fears she may never
NEW DNA technology could help to catch the brutal killer of Widnes mum Vera Anderson, the World can exclusively reveal this week. Detectives are convinced it is only a matter of time before one of the biggest murder inquiries in Cheshire is solved. Forensic
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital after his bike was in collision with an HGV lorry in Marston. The incident occurred at around 7.10am yesterday, Tuesday, when police and ambulance crews were called to Ollershaw Lane after an incident involving three
MOTORING enthusiasts from Northwich are gearing up for the 3rd Capesthorne Vintage and Classic Event and Bike Rider Day this weekend. The two-day event, at Capesthorne Hall near Macclesfield, starts on Sunday, August 26, and will feature a full range
A GROUP of friends have completed the Sandstone trail to raise money for meningitis research. The group of four friends, Vicky Tselipis, Martin Meredith, Matt Turner and Rhian Harper-Owen, decided to do the walk after their friend, Kay Hodnett died eight
NEIL Hamilton said yesterday, Tuesday, that he expects police will drop the investigation into allegations he and his wife Christine took part in a sexual assault. The former Tatton MP questioned the motives of alleged victim Nadine Milroy-Sloan, who
A SUCCESSFUL week ended with a scintillating performance of Grease by youngsters from the BLAST summer school. BLAST was organised by four members of the Mid-Cheshire Amateur Operatic Society, Chris Adlington, Helen Ashbrook, Jo Chatt, and Nicky Gilks
THE bright lights will be heading for Winsford Civic Hall next month when it is transformed into the London Palladium for one night only. Stars of the stage, including one of the country's most glamorous entertainers Danny La Rue, will be appearing in
I AM not an activist, just a mum, and extremely concerned that Northwich is becoming a toxic magnet. We already have our fair share of eyesores and unknown dangers such as two chemical works with huge chimneys billowing out horrible looking smoke, numerous
REGARDING Mr Roger Shaw's comments on the proposed toxic dump at Winsford rock salt mine. I get the impression he thinks he's doing us all a great favour, collecting toxic waste from anyone who wants to get rid of it, and expecting us to be happy about
TWO carnival queens from Northwich and Winsford have teamed up together to set up a charity competition. Amanda Capper, from Rudheath, is Cheshire Carnival Queen and Rebecca Hughes, from Winsford, is the Cheshire Carnival Princess - both were awarded
NORTHWICH, Winsford and the surrounding countryside have been given a boost after receiving Home Office funding for a mobile CCTV unit. The grant of £32,895 will enable the unit to target anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime across the Vale Royal area
GERMAN supermarket giant Lidl has reapplied for permission to build a new store on the former WMC site on Chester Road. The company had previously applied for and been granted permission for a store on the site but subsequently decided to alter the plans
WHEN Phil Smallwood set up a website for his business he never expected it to make him globally recognised, but that is exactly what has happened. For this week, 18 months after the website, which details life on his farm Greenheyes was launched Phil
JEHOVAH'S witnesses have started an amazing project this week that will see a building built from scratch in just nine days. Around 450 volunteers are at work creating a new meeting hall for Jehovah's Witness congregations in Winsford and Middlewich.
ONE of televisions most famous duos is coming to Middlewich. Much loved comedians Cannon and Ball are to make an appearance at Middlewich Civic Hall and put on a two act performance on November 1, The event has been organised by the Middlewich Christian
PROTESTORS against a proposed gas storage plant at Byley have been given the opportunity to voice their concerns. Cheshire County Council has announced that it will now consider ScottishPower's application, to build Europe's largest gas processing and
CONGRATULATIONS to Woodford Lodge pupil Karen Ellison who has won a place at Cambridge University to read Law, but she very nearly missed out. Karen, 18, had a nervous wait when she was turned down flat by Girton College after her Chemistry A-level was
MIDDLEWICH truck manufacturer ERF has been rocked by the news that its chief executive officer and chief financial officer have been suspended because of financial irregularities. During an audit, ordered by German parent company MAN, it was discovered
A SUCCESSFUL week ended with a scintillating performance of Grease by youngsters from the BLAST summer school. BLAST was organised by four members of the Mid-Cheshire Amateur Operatic Society, Chris Adlington, Helen Ashbrook, Jo Chatt, and Nicky Gilks
WINNINGTON Park took seven points from a draw at Sale on Saturday, as did title rivals Widnes and Congleton, whose match was abandoned without a ball bowled. Park's opening attack of Paul Allen and James Cowell restricted the home side to 10- 1 off the
DAVENHAM opened up their biggest lead yet at the top of Meller Braggins Two with a five-wicket win at Bowdon Vale. They collected 19 points and went 31 clear at the top, as closest rivals Weaverham only managed six in a rain-affected match at Chelford
ROB Winnington has marked his final year as a junior by re-writing the record books. Not only has he become the first Northwich bowler to win the All-England Merit, but the 18-year-old is also the first to take the Cheshire Merit in the same year. It's
Witton Albion 1 Ossett Town 3 UniBond Division One Saturday, August 18 ONLY four survivors from last season's squad took to the field on Saturday, and it's clear Witton need time to gel as a team if they have any chance of challenging for promotion this
Vics Reserves 6 Barrow 0 Lancashire League Saturday, August 18 ASA Beard hit a hat-trick as Vics Reserves gave Barrow a less than warm welcome to the Lancashire League. They won 6-0 at the Drill Field on Saturday, but Northwich had a number of debutants
NORTHWICH Vics are planning an appeal against the sending off of Gregg Blundell, which cut short celebrations of the striker's winning goal at Yeovil. After making it 3-1, Blundell ran towards the Vics bench and removed his shirt as he greeted Northwich's
Yeovil Town 2 Northwich Vics 3 Nationwide Conference Saturday, August 18 IT'S still early, but this is the type of result that suggests things are going to be a bit different this season. If Vics can go to last year's Conference runners-up and notch up
THE old belief that the customer is always right sadly appears to be no longer a fact in Northwich. I bought goods a store in the town recently and paid using my last £20 note, receiving a £10 note in the change. I then bought goods at another outlet
I AM not an activist, just a mum, and extremely concerned that Northwich is becoming a toxic magnet. We already have our fair share of eyesores and unknown dangers such as two chemical works with huge chimneys billowing out horrible looking smoke, numerous
REGARDING Mr Roger Shaw's comments on the proposed toxic dump at Winsford rock salt mine. I get the impression he thinks he's doing us all a great favour, collecting toxic waste from anyone who wants to get rid of it, and expecting us to be happy about
WHERE have all the flowers gone from Runcorn Old Town? There is not one in sight. All there is to see is long uncut grass everywhere, especially around the new bus station. The only flowers growing are dandelions in the tree guards. It seems that Halton
I AM writing in to try to counter some of the complaints you have received about our local police force. I would like to draw your reader's attention to Halton Community watch. Community Watch is a joint partnership between Cheshire Police, Halton Borough
REGARDING the policing situation in Halton. As everywhere else, numbers are inadequate for current levels of disorder and crime. However, as that is known to one and all, you hardly need people writing in to tell you about it. There is, however, a curious
ROB Winnington has marked his final year as a junior by re-writing the record books. Not only has he become the first Northwich bowler to win the All-England Merit, but the 18-year-old is also the first to take the Cheshire Merit in the same year. It's
MIDDLEWICH Town had a mixed start to the season on Saturday, taking three points at Padgate St Oswald's, but losing new signing Jamie Williams for the season in the process. The 19-year-old defender suffered a double fracture in his right leg after being
Warrington Town 2 Winsford United 1 North West Counties Division One WINSFORD came away from Warrington last night still awaiting their first league win, but once again wondering what might have been. After recovering from 2-0 down to get back into the
THE West End hit musical Whistle Down The Wind will be this year's Christmas production at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, it was announced this week. Based on the much loved film, it is an extraordinary and uplifting tale about the transforming power of
ON Monday, August 27 a green man, covered from head to toe in leaves, will be seen wandering through the woody glades at Norton priory Museum and Gardens. Bank Holiday fun this August will be inspired by this green man. It will include a chance to make
WITH the damp drizzle of another delectable summer day in Halton drawing to a close, the event team at the Auto Quest Stadium are busy putting the final touches to their renowned Christmas party extravaganzas. This year the team are determined to produce
A TREMENDOUS day out awaits everyone at The Boat Museum in Ellesmere Port on Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday, August 26 and 27. For the 12th successive year, the museum will host the Model Boat Convention, now the biggest gathering of its kind in the UK
YOUNG drama enthusiasts set off for Plas Newydd this week. Members of Cheshire County Youth Theatre (CCYT) are not going on holiday, but rehearsing their production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The show will be performed at Chester's Gateway
DUSTY Springfield? Chris De Burgh? Lou Reed? Whitney Houston? Are you the next Stardom in Your Eyes Champion? Marie Curie Cancer Care today launched a hunt for local pop star wannabes who have got it and would like to flaunt it to take part in its Stardom
A WINSFORD-based salt mining company has acquired two new vans to help the business to grow. The De-Icing Business, part of Salt Union Limited, has taken delivery of two Convoy vans from a Manchester LDV dealer. One of the vans will be used to take customers
