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Stories for 19 July 2006

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Events round up

CHILDREN'S favourites The Fimbles arrive at The Lowry next month and the Guardian has a family ticket up for grabs to see Fimbo, Florrie and Baby Pom in action. more...

Theatre round up

THE space musical extravaganza Return To The Forbidden Planet touches down in Salford this week and the Guardian has two pairs of tickets on offer for the show's opening night. more...

FADA take on 50s gangsters

A HARD-HITTING play about the lives of lowlife gangsters in 1950s London will be the subject of a new production by the Factory Academy of Dramatic Arts. more...

A HARD hitting play about the lives of lowlife gangsters in London in the 1950s will be the subject

Jez Butterworth's Mojo follows a tumultuous day in the life of workers in a dead-end Soho bar, where up and coming pop singer Silver Johnny is the new sensation. more...

Middlewich Cricket

Middlewich curse luck

MIDDLEWICH CC 1sts will be glad to see the back of Mobberley. more...

Middlewich News

FIRE WAS AN ACCIDENT AND WE'RE TRULY SORRY

A COUPLE have apologised and spoken of their devastation after a 'freak accident' caused a fire at their neighbour's home. more...

New grocer weighs up the odds and leaves

New grocer weighs up the odds and leaves more...

17 per cent admit to dropping litter

TEENAGERS have been made to think about their actions and the actions of others by taking part in an environmental survey. more...

Keeping a close watch on the troublemakers

TOWN centre troublemakers will not be tolerated in Middlewich now a scheme has been set up to protect traders and shoppers. more...

Gas plant update

RESIDENTS can find out the latest on the Byley gas plant and decide how community life can be enhanced at a public exhibition tomorrow, Thursday. more...

Bull Ring is a 'real danger' for shoppers

MIDDLEWICH'S Tuesday market is back at its regular venue because the Bull Ring was deemed unsafe after one day of a month long trial. more...

Fun this summer

THERE will be no time for boredom in Middlewich this summer with a packed programme of activities for youngsters on their school holidays. more...

Towns link up to share their history

THE links of a long lasting friendship have been forged between two towns after a delegation of Middlewich residents joined in the Venables convention. more...

A HGV driver from Middlewich will be swapping his mode of transport to travel through Europe using p

Geoff Page, of Lewin Street, will be getting on his bike to join in with the British Legion's four-day Pedal to Paris for the third year running this September. more...

Valid reason why club is on the up

A POPULAR Middlewich youth club has got its sights set on bigger and better things after a vital accreditation. more...

Showtime delay on couple's big day

MUSICIANS should hit the right note on Saturday with a Jazz and Blues Showcase @ the Bull Ring. more...

Date is set for public inquiry into waste site

THE date has been set for a public inquiry into controversial plans for a rubbish dump in Middlewich. more...

Butty Bar set to go

PLANS to change a Middlewich café into a hot food takeaway have been recommended for approval. more...

Middlewich Town

TOWN START WITH A WIN

MIDDLEWICH Town manager Terry Murphy is happy with his side's start to the pre-season. more...

Northwich Business

Bank staff beat rivals to win award for second time

A MID Cheshire branch of Barclays Bank has been named north west employer of the year beating thousands of other businesses. more...

How to avoid overpaying tax

PEOPLE who have more than one job are being encouraged to ensure they are not paying too much National Insurance. more...

Northwich Cricket

No target too tough for Oulton batsmen

OULTON Park recorded their sixth win in succession to notch a nine-wicket win at Toft on Saturday. more...

Woodford let off the hook

HARTFORD 1sts were made to pay for easing the pressure on Woodford at Grange Park on Saturday. more...

Didsbury dump Winnington

WINNINGTON Park 1sts failed to capitalise on their change in fortune, returning to losing ways at home to Didsbury on Saturday. more...

Davenham take derby plaudits

DAVENHAM 1sts bagged local bragging rights after a close fought derby victory over Weaverham 1sts at Butchers Stile on Saturday. more...

Clarke does it again

WINSFORD 1sts are making winning a habit, moving closer to the top two promotion spots after beating Barrow in Saturday. more...

Shaw shines with ball

NORTHWICH 1sts' batsmen can't stop scoring runs at the moment, and they were at it again at Moss Farm on Saturday. more...

Northwich Emmacameron

Village faces road chaos

MOTORISTS in Hartford may soon find themselves facing delays as a main village route is set to close for at least six weeks. more...

Musical night for hospice

WEAVERHAM will be alive with the sound of music on Friday as a fundraising evening dances into the village. more...

Northwich Gemmasproston

New facility is thrill for community

AFTER years of planning the Rudheath community is about to benefit from a new performing arts facility worth more than half a million pounds. more...

Give both sides a chance to speak

A PLANNING proposal to convert a property into apartments has caused concern among Lostock residents. more...

Northwich Letters

Minority did not have decency to keep quiet

I AM shocked and dismayed at the behaviour of a small number of individuals in Sainsbury's in Northwich during the two minutes' silence which was held to mark the anniversary of the London July 7 bombings outrage. more...

Please join the fight to save inpatient unit

AS my grandmother has been a patient on the inpatient unit at Northwich Victoria Infirmary, I feel that I must express my concerns regarding its closure. more...

Magnificent performance

I DON'T think I've ever witnessed such an emotive, joyful and splendid concert as the one held at Northwich Memorial Hall on July 11. Full marks to Sir John Deane's College for showcasing the musical talents of so many local young people. more...

It's patients who benefit

ON my way home from quite a long spell in Leighton Hospital I spent a night in Northwich Victoria Infirmary last week. more...

Kindness has restored faith in human nature

ON June 30 my wife had a fall in Northwich town centre resulting in cuts and bruises and small fractures to her right foot. more...

Last chance to have your say over incinerator plan

ON September 5, the public inquiry into the Cheshire Waste Plan begins. more...

Council should set example

WE have received another box for recycling. This I have no qualms about. What annoys me is that I live looking out on a green area that is large enough for children to play football and other games on. more...

Just dazzling

I HAVE just seen Dazzle by the youth section of Mid Cheshire Amateur Operatic Society and what a joy it was. more...

Northwich News

WE DO NOT WANT THIS GAS PLANT

TATTON MP George Osborne has asked for plans for a massive underground gas storage plant in Lach Dennis to be 'called in' by the Government. more...

Football star's benefit shame

FORMER Manchester City Football Club captain Andrew Morrison defrauded the authorities out of more than £6,500, a court has heard. more...

Please just tell us truth over plans to close hospital wards

A LONG-SERVING community doctor has added weight to a campaign to fight the planned closure of Victoria Infirmary's inpatient wards. more...

British Legion club worker faces sex charges

A FORMER acting assistant steward at Barnton and Anderton Royal British Legion Club has been charged with 17 sexual offences against a boy aged under 16. more...

Pretty in pink to pay tribute to special girl

THE sky was ablaze with pink and red balloons on Friday as a Kingsmead nursery paid tribute to a special little girl. more...

Anger as vandals ruin soldier's gravestone

AN attack on the grave of a Weaverham First World War soldier has angered members of the community. more...

Warning over lost tablets

POLICE are concerned that tablets dropped in Northwich could be dangerous in the wrong hands. more...

Brother faces long wait in battle to make trust foot bill

A MAN who is fighting to force a health authority to pay for his sick brother's care is facing a further delay in his case being reviewed. more...

Dispute with husband may have led to his wife's killing

AN embarrassing incident at a party may have led to the unlawful killing of a former Northwich woman found dead on Boxing Day. more...

Have your say about waste plan

MEMBERS of the mid Cheshire community with concerns about future planned waste facilities have been given a date to have their say. more...

Motorbiking vicar set to ride off into sunset

A NORTHWICH vicar is revved up and ready to head out on the road as he prepares himself for a new role. more...

Police raid homes in car crime crackdown

POLICE raids in Northwich resulted in arrests and property seizures on Monday morning. more...

Easy steps can stamp out summer crimes

POLICE are putting their foot down to stop mid Cheshire residents making life easy for burglars. more...

Merger relief

HUNDREDS of police support staff in Cheshire - and their paymasters - are heaving a sigh of relief that controversial merger plans appear to be dead in the water. more...

Sun and games...

SMILES and sunshine were the call of the day in Kingsley on Saturday as the carnival caroused its way into town. more...

999 crews walk out over pay

TALKS to avert strike action by ambulance technicians in Cheshire failed when union members walked out last week. more...

Men revive dancing tradition

CROWDS flocked to Moulton on Saturday to make the most of the summer weather and enjoy a village fair with a difference. more...

Villagers insist roads will not cope if Catholic charge starts

FEARS have been raised about the amount of traffic which will be entering the Hartford campus if bus fares to Catholic schools are introduced. more...

Protest about fees grows

A COUNCILLOR has been inundated with letters of concern from parents of pupils who use public transport to get to Catholic schools. more...

Gardens to please everyone

GREEN-fingered gardening gurus and those who just fancy a potter will be out in force at Tatton Park from today, Wednesday. more...

Northwich Other Sport

Club puts kids on centre court

JUNIOR players at Hartford Tennis Club are bucking a national trend. more...

Joshua jumps at chance to play for national team

A BUDDING hockey star is one step nearer realising his Olympic dream. more...

Fiona strikes gold again

TEENAGE table tennis talent Fiona Dennett has scooped international gold in the Isle of Man. more...

Northwich Schools

College stalwarts offer fond farewells

IT was the end of an era for staff and students at a Northwich college after two senior members of staff retired. more...

SUMMER TREAT

Children at Barnton Primary School were given a special treat on Thursday for working hard to keep their classrooms clean. more...

FUTURE LESSONS

Pupils who will be leaving high school this summer visited Mid-Cheshire College last week to find out what it offers. Children from Hartford, Weaverham, Rudheath and Middlewich enjoyed a taste of college life and learned about courses such as forensic science, music, beauty, computing, fashion and photography. Pupils can call into college after they receive their GCSE results on August 24 between 10am and 4pm. Hartford High pupils Sam Tours, Michael Johnson, Paul Williams, Hartford High headteacher Bob Haywood, lecturer Andrew Finemore, and pupil Jack Pattern enjoy the day. more...

Future stars

TEACHERS at Middlewich High School believe they may have some stars of the future following a magnificent performance by their sporting pupils. more...

Dance treat

PUPILS at Greenfields Primary School in Winsford enjoyed the summer nights when they were treated to an end of year dance extravaganza production. more...

Northwich Vics

JIMMY SEES GOOD SIGNS

FORMER Northwich Victoria manager Jimmy Quinn has backed current boss Steve Burr to take his team to the upper echelons of the Conference National this season. more...

The best job in the world, says Biddle

IT takes one phone call, a fit of frenzied waving and an almighty yell to catch Joe Biddle's attention. more...

Dove flies at former club

TRIALLIST Craig Dove staked a claim for a contract with Northwich Victoria after scoring the only goal against his former club. more...

Northwich Vivienkandel

Extra buses add to fury of road risk protesters

A NEW action group set up to deal with problems of parking and speeding around Lydyett Lane in Barnton is furious after a new bus service was re-routed down the affected road. more...

Theatre group is playing for free

YOUNG and old are invited to a free open air theatre performance at Anderton Nature Park, in New Road, on Thursday, July 27. more...

Northwich Witton

Witton ready for Vics test

WITTON Albion manager Jim Vince has vowed to field his strongest team for Saturday's Mid Cheshire Senior Cup semi final clash with neighbours Northwich Victoria. more...

Runcorn & Widnes News

Royal seal of approval

A £390m investment modernising Britain's biggest chlorine plant in Runcorn has won the royal seal of approval. more...

EURO CASH BLOW

EURO cash to support our businesses and safeguard jobs has been axed - despite Halton being the 21st most deprived borough in Britain. more...

Lock windows

ALWAYS lock your ground floor windows and doors - even if you're only nipping out for a minute. more...

Runcorn & Widnes Other Sport

Jumping for joy at Kingsway

THE young members of Aerodynamic Trampolining Club are jumping for joy after claiming an array of awards at a regional trampoline competition. more...

Halfway A closing in on darts league title

Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League more...

Morton joins ranks of Heath Road club

WIDNES RUFC will play a friendly fixture against Collegiate at Heath Road on August 19. more...

Widnes reach last eight of Cheshire Cup

WIDNES Cricket Club's double header against Nantwich proved to be a run feast. more...

Experienced footballers

WIDNES Wolves are looking for experienced football players to strengthen their squad for next season in the Warrington Junior Soccer League. more...

Runcorn News

Inquest finds Niketa's death an accident

A SCHOOLGIRL died after running blindly into the path of an oncoming bus, an inquest has heard this morning (Wednesday). more...

Police hunt for carjack gang

A MOTORIST had his car stolen by a gang of carjackers after stopping in the early hours to give a young woman the time. more...

Canal plans step closer

AMBITIOUS plans to open up a 39-mile stretch of a historic canal to more visitors came a step closer this week. more...

Meat cleaver accused sacks defence

A MAN facing jail for threatening to cut off a friend's cousin's fingers with a meat cleaver has sacked his defence lawyer. more...

Case delayed

A MAJOR fraud case has been delayed after probation officers sent important pre-sentence reports about a defendant to the wrong address. more...

AA adventure

AA Patrolman of the Year, David Macintyre enjoyed a bit of a busman's holiday when he embarked on a charity drive from John O' Groats to lands End. more...

Warrington News

Street stars join charity kick off

CORONATION Street stars have signed up to take part in a charity football match in aid of St Rocco's Hospice. more...

A crafty little way to help out at disability centre

A BEATIFUL wall hanging has been created for a learning disability centre. more...

How to be a happy camper

CHESHIRE fire chiefs are warning Warrington campers and backpackers to be extra vigilant this summer when heading off on holidays outdoors. more...

Widnes News

Coroner praises brave family

THE BRAVE family of murdered couple Anthony and Linda O'Malley have been praised for their determination in seeing the pair's Spanish killers brought to justice. more...

Paradise for birds

AN INNOVATIVE steel walkway has opened up a paradise for rare birds. more...

Golf meeting

A PUBLIC meeting held to discuss plans to build an 18-hole golf course in Pex Hill takes place this Friday (July 21) at Holy Family Parish Centre. more...

Children enjoy green-fingered fun thanks to superstore

EXCITED children planted their very own vegetables, with a helping hand from the manager and staff of a giant Widnes superstore. more...

Winsford Blues

All change for Blues

IT has been a busy week for Winsford United. more...

Winsford Cricket

CLUB HAIL NURSERY

WINSFORD Cricket Club's drive to develop home-grown talent is gathering momentum, just two weeks after the launch of a new training nursery for young players. more...

Winsford Flashback

My happy years down on the farm

My happy years down on the farm more...

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