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Stories for 22 November 2006

Messenger Newspapers News

'Groper' ordered to sign register

A MAN who groped a woman in a pub has been put on the Sex Offenders Register for five years. more...

Park plan wins telly cash

A SCHEME to develop Kingsway Park has been given a major boost after scooping more than £50,000 through a television public vote. more...

Parise for quick thinking pupils

A GROUP of six pupils from Stretford Grammar have been praised after rushing to the aid of a great grandmother. more...

Messenger Newspapers Sport

Phoenix pay the penalty

Phoenix 4 Nottingham 5 (after penalties) more...

Altrincham and District Amateur Sunday FL round-up

Altrincham and District Amateur Sunday FL more...

Bradshaw's brace fuels Carrington win

Carrington 22 Widnes 17 more...

Bowdon make the most of difficult situation

IN spite of earlier concerns about a shortage of players at the top of the team, Bowdon Squash Club bit the bullet' and made the most of a tough fixture against Prestbury. more...

Lee's the toast of Timperley

LEE Warburton was the toast of Timperley as the Stockport Road side upset former treble winners Cheadle at the weekend. more...

Brooklands make amends

Brooklands Hulmeians under 19s 17 Stopfordians 2 more...

Trafford drive home advantage on the road

St Helens Town 0 Trafford 4 more...

Spirited Brooklands gain fresh hope

A SPIRITED 2-2 draw against top team Havant has given Brooklands Manchester University fresh hope in the First Division of the Slazenger England Hockey League. more...

Kersal come up short

Altrincham Kersal 24 Darlington 31 more...

Middlewich Guardian News

Bullies are bad for business

AN initiative dedicated to reducing the number of people bullied at work was launched last week. more...

Bond girls help charity

JAMES Bond inspired people's charitable side last week. more...

Church is delighted to win a kitchen

WORSHIPPERS at a cash strapped Castle church are raising their teacups to a kitchen company that allowed them to finish off a three-year revamp. more...

Syphilis cases increase

CASES of a serious sexually transmitted disease have more than doubled across Cheshire and Merseyside in the past 10 years. more...

Flamenco given a town showcase

AN ENERGETIC display promises to be a step in the right direction for Middlewich residents as they get into the spirit of a multi-cultural showcase. more...

Taking steps to stop bullies

AS anti-bullying week gets under way schools across the county are tackling the issue head on supported by Cheshire County Council. more...

Unite to stop house plans

MIDDLEWICH residents are being urged to fight plans for houses that councillors fear will put more pressure on the town. more...

End in sight for parking problems

DRIVERS are to be banned from parking at a problem spot where parents feared their child could be knocked down. more...

Bright idea offers a place to meet

AN ENTERPRISING student will launch her first band night and believes it could help keep teenagers out of mischief. more...

Hospital opens ward for winter

AN additional ward will be opening at Leighton Hospital as Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust plans ahead for the traditionally busy winter months. more...

Police call over smoking children

POLICE determined to stub out underage smoking among school pupils say parents need to take responsibility. more...

Complaint centres on plans for busy road

A COMPLAINT has been made about Cheshire County Council's handling of plans for a road crossing. more...

BOATMEN PLAN CANAL BLOCKADE

BOATMEN will form a blockade across the Trent and Mersey Canal this weekend amid fears for their business. more...

Newton Guardian News

No cash for pensioners

OAPs had an anxious wait after they were told they couldn't pick up their pension because a post office had run out of money. more...

Santa's in town!

THE folk of Earlestown turned out in force for the Christmas lights switch-on at the market. more...

Drug case in court

TWO men from Newton have been arrested on drugs charges. more...

Burst main closes school

WARGRAVE CE Primary School sent pupils home yesterday, Wednesday, after much of Newton had its water supply cut. more...

Fears over gangs

THE number of calls made to police about anti-social behaviour in Newton have rocketed. more...

Billy bounces in to help needy children!

STAFF at Newton-based soft drink firm Vimto took to a trampoline in embarrassing pants to raise money for Children in Need. more...

Debate was 'a let down'

THE debate about the future of the former Parkside colliery site raged on as its supporters and opponents featured in a debate on ITV on Thursday. more...

Prize bingo

JOIN the fun at St David's Club as Christmas comes early for a prize bingo session. more...

Murphy helps regeneration

A COMPANY from Golborne is helping to lead Liverpool's regeneration after being chosen for a £1.2 million project. more...

Festive fun in the square

GOLBORNE will be full of Christmas cheer tonight, Thursday, as the lights are switched on. more...

Raise a glass to Lancashire

CAMPAIGNERS are urging people in Newton to share a toast for Lancashire Day. more...

Fair to raise cash for club

GET set for Christmas and help raise money for a good cause at the same time. more...

Calling word scramblers!

IF your idea of fun is getting a triple point score on a word in Scrabble then Newton Community Centre wants to hear from you. more...

Northwich Guardian Business

Firm wins honour

A NORTHWICH medical insurance broker has been given an award for its forward thinking approach to healthcare. more...

Northwich Guardian Letters

People didn’t stop to help

RECENTLY I was driving past St Michael's Church in Middlewich. It was 2.30pm, busy, with full lanes of traffic. more...

Feeding frenzy

DON'T you just love Northwich town centre in the run up to Christmas? more...

Council should have been more prepared

I READ with interest your article (November 8) regarding the huge shortfall Cheshire County Council has in meeting staff payments since the single status negotiations came into force. more...

WHAT is happening in Northwich on Saturdays? It's gridlock all day in Leicester Street, Venables Road, Chesterway, Winnington Hill, Manchester Road, Station Road, Warrington Road and London Road. more...

Three steps to make it better

THERE are three simple solutions to the gridlock problems in Northwich! more...

Who taught you to drive?

I HAVE lived in Weaverham for just three months and in that time had my driver's wing mirror smashed off my car four times. more...

So valuable

RECENTLY I had to go to Northwich Victoria Infirmary. I am not the bravest person in the world when it comes to medical matters but I am always impressed by the courtesy and kindness of the staff there. more...

Consider all options

CHESHIRE County Council executive member for the environment Cty Clr Andrew Needham was part of a 20-strong study group, which visited Germany to observe that country's approach to waste management, incineration being a main player in this approach. more...

Praise for hospital

WITH reference to an article in the Guardian on October 25 about a cancer patient who was not happy with the treatment received on Ward 15 at Leighton Hospital, I would just like to say my father has recently been treated for cancer, first on Ward 12, then Ward 15. more...

Times change and speed should be cut

RICHARD Flood seems to keep repeating the assertion that the Kingsmead spine road was designed as a road with a 40mph limit (Guardian, November 8). more...

Northwich Guardian News

Tree-mendous place to find presents

CHRISTMAS lovers can seek refuge from the bustling city and town shops by visiting the green and serene surroundings of Delamere Forest. more...

Why must we wait for work?

RUDHEATH is left lagging behind when essential maintenance work is carried out. more...

Bad behaviour worries council

CONCERNS have been expressed regarding anti-social behaviour around the Gunners Clough area at the bottom of Lydyett Lane, Barnton. more...

Shop shuts after 70 years

A FLORIST has spoken of his sadness after he was forced to close his shop after more than 70 years in Northwich. more...

Lottery lifeline could save bridge

HOPES of restoring the Riversdale Swing Bridge have been rebuilt as the project finds a place on the Big Lottery Fund's shortlist. more...

Nightlife is what Northwich needs

NIGHTLIFE in Northwich should be made a priority as part of the Northwich Vision Baron's Quay redevelopment. more...

Bullies are bad for business

AN initiative dedicated to reducing the number of people bullied at work was launched last week. more...

Youngsters help to spend £46,500

YOUNG people in Vale Royal will decide how a £46,500 grant to a youth service is spent. more...

MP fights egg farmers' corner

THE plight of mid Cheshire poultry farmers has been taken to Westminster after two firms raised concerns with MP George Osborne. more...

Bond girls help charity

JAMES Bond inspired people's charitable side last week. more...

BLAST LED TO TERROR FEARS

AN EXPLOSION which killed a boat owner and rocked Northwich town was originally treated as a terrorist attack. more...

Church is delighted to win a kitchen

WORSHIPPERS at a cash strapped Castle church are raising their teacups to a kitchen company that allowed them to finish off a three-year revamp. more...

Syphilis cases increase

CASES of a serious sexually transmitted disease have more than doubled across Cheshire and Merseyside in the past 10 years. more...

Speed traps stay in place

MOTORISTS will still be prosecuted for speeding on the spine road in Kingsmead - even though the road's speed limit will soon be increased. more...

Taking steps to stop bullies

AS anti-bullying week gets under way schools across the county are tackling the issue head on supported by Cheshire County Council. more...

Report could wash away objections to planned flats

FIFTY four new one and two-bedroomed flats in Northwich town centre could be given the green light this week by planners as part of the Northwich Vision. more...

Hospital opens ward for winter

AN additional ward will be opening at Leighton Hospital as Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust plans ahead for the traditionally busy winter months. more...

Teenage duo land starring roles

TWO talented teena-ge actors have earned starring stage and screen roles. more...

Blockade plan for canal protest

NORTHWICH'S cathedral of the canals will be blockaded this weekend as angry canals users rail against the slashed budgets threatening mid Cheshire's waterways. more...

Care joy after 14-month wait

A MAN who is fighting to force a health authority to pay for his sick brother's care has been told he can have a mental health assessment - after a 14-month wait. more...

Musicians aim to make a difference

CLASSICAL musicians will raise more than the roof at a Hartford school theatre as funds are collected for an international good cause. more...

Runcorn And Widnes World Letters

Are we part of some secret experiment?

MAY I ask your readers if they are aware that we in Halton may be part of a Government experiment? more...

Living off the fat of the land

AS a health conscious father of three children ranging in age from five to 12, I am very proud of my own and partner's efforts to promote healthy eating in our children by providing a well balanced varied diet. more...

The good and the bad

THERE are two climate change articles in your paper (October, 4), one was heartening and the other disheartening. The MEP Chris Davies went to Greenland and saw the disheartening effects of climate change on the Hulissat Glacier. more...

Anger at courts plan

I AM so annoyed that those who rule our daily lives have yet again taken another decision to the detriment of those they serve. more...

Who gets the cream?

IT was great to read on page two that Creamfields raked in a healthy £5.4 million'. more...

Why should we pay?

I FOUND the letter from D P Hillman (World, 9 November) very illuminating. more...

Runcorn And Widnes World Sport

Great win for battling youngsters

WIDNES u8 played hosts Ruthin at Heath Road more...

Gridiron side wants new blood

CHESTER Romans American Football Club are hosting an Open Day this weekend to attract rookies, experienced players, and others from Halton who want to play at National Level. more...

Welsh rules but Widnes still win

Widnes u10...........................35 more...

Injuries pile on pressure

Kirkby Lonsdale.....................21 more...

Linnets keep up title chase

RUNCORN Linnets kept up the pressure on table-toppers Winsford with a deserved two nil away win over Cheadle Town. more...

Town within touching distance

RUNCORN Town moved to within six points of the leaders in West Cheshire Two after a 3-0 victory over Poulton Vics Reserves at Pavilions. more...

Tough game

Halton Farnworth u14............16 more...

Revenge for Runcorn

RUNCORN were back to full strength with Wakefield dropping the ineffective Owen and recalling Partridge. Wakefield was also glad for Hampson passing a late fitness test. more...

Brewers stay jolly

JOLLY Brewer the Section 4 leaders are now the only unbeaten team in the Runcorn Darts League after their 6-3 win over Castle Knights were J Turner scored a maximum for the losing side. There was also a first win of the season for Alfie's Arrows who triumphed 6-3 over Royal Oak Aces. more...

Easy win for visitors

Littleborough...........................0 more...

Halebank out of cup

Warrington & District League more...

Golf results

Frodsham Golf Club: more...

Football

Halton & District Junior Football League more...

Town boss quits

RUNCORN Town's Robbie Moore has quit as manager after admitting he is too inexperienced to take the club up. more...

St Helens Star Letters

Does the wearing of the veil really harm anyone?

FIRST I apologise for using the Star as a medium for expressing my disappointment about Mr Filson's comments and for continuing the veil issue', but I believe what follows is important. more...

Why was money spent on this line

YOU have recently published many letters concerning the proposed Parkside Freight Terminal, but I wonder if any of your readers could explain the (expensive) renewal of the double junction on the Liverpool side of St Helens Central Station. more...

Vote for Saints...

IN response to Why Saints may not win TV Title' (Dear Star November 9) for the BBC Sports team of the year, I agree it will be difficult because the voting takes place on Five Live Radio - which does not have a high rugby league listenership compared to cricket, football and rugby union who have also nominated teams. This is because most rugby league followers listen to local stations for their information on league, rather than national radio. more...

Peace of mind...

I WAS interested to read in the article re the proposed closure of Ashtons Green Home in Parr War of words erupts over old folks home' (Star November 16) Sylvia Finegan's comments about the lady with a number of friends but no relatives' and her concern for the future of this lady. more...

I’m very aware of their sacrifice

I WRITE in response to Janet Smee's letter The war in Iraq is no laughing matter Mr Watts' (Dear Star November 16) in which she quotes an article by Daily Mail journalist, Quentin Letts. more...

Bernard’s photos win a special salute

HAVING attended the Remembrance Day Sunday Service I would just like to congratulate your photographer. He captured on his camera what this special day was all about, (Star, November 16). more...

Ravenhead protest goes to Number 10

A DEMONSTRATION was recently held in London by the Pensions Action Group' and was attended by members of the Ravenhead Pensions Group. more...

Did I miss something?

IS it me or did I miss some new Government Legislation regarding political correctness in the naming of our traditional festivals? Apparently, Hallowe'en has now become Mischief Night', Guy Fawkes evening has become Fireworks Month', Christmas is now Santa's Birthday' and Easter is a festival for chocolate manufacturers. more...

Take a trip to Clatterbridge

STAR letter I WOULD like to comment on the letter titled Scrap this witch hunt against smokers' (Dear Star November 9) by Michael Hevey. more...

Thanks for making my bus driver husband’s job so great

DEAR lovely people of St Helens, Wigan and Liverpool. more...

Why bother in the first place

I UNDERSTAND that it is planned by the Council to close down all the council offices that accept payments for council tax and similar payments. more...

Warrington Guardian News

Mike Gregory in town

WARRINGTON Wolves legend Mike Gregory and his wife Erica will be attending the signing of their book Biting Back at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on December 9. more...

Wolfware closure for stock take

WARRINGTON Wolves legend Mike Gregory and his wife Erica will be attending the signing of their book Biting Back at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on December 9. more...

Voting closed in Christmas Lights Poll

VOTING has now closed for who should switch on the Christmas lights in Warrington. more...

Wolfware morning closure notice

WARRINGTON Wolves' Wolfware shop at The Halliwell Jones Stadium will be closed for business on the morning of Friday, December 1. more...

Gullivers fined over child death

GULLIVER'S World will have to pay out £170,000 following the death of a disabled child at their Old Hall theme park. more...

Warrington Guardian Sport

Town behind after 28 seconds

Woodley Sports 3 more...

Let's get Warrington Town into the Football League

WARRINGTON Town backers have shared their aspirations for the non-league football club this week. more...

'Anything is possible. Just ask Wigan's Dave Whelan' - Town Backers

WARRINGTON is developing at pace and the town's leading football club could grow with it if given more support from businesses and through the turnstiles. more...

Town's Football League plans - Your Say

Do you support Warrington Town FC? Are you a football fan in Warrington? more...

Wirral Globe News

Armed robbery in Moreton

POLICE are appealing for information following a robbery at a general store in Reeds Lane, Moreton. more...

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