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Stories for 5 July 2006

Freetime Arts

Events round up

POET Pam Ayres gives a flavour of her verse-writing talent at The Lowry in Salford on Friday. more...

theatre round up

YOUNG thespians go in search of the final frontier as they take their audience to a far off galaxy. more...

Middlewich News

ROAD BECOMES A BURNING ISSUE

INCINERATION could be the price of a long-awaited bypass for Middlewich, according to outraged councillors. more...

Shop vandal walks right into the arms of the law

A VANDAL was arrested minutes after kicking in a window thanks to the keen eyes of a CCTV operator and a quick response from police. more...

Crash shows we must do something about road

A CRASH on a busy Middlewich road has prompted safety fears from a concerned family man. more...

New scheme aims to slow traffic

SPEEDING in Middlewich will be targeted fully if enough volunteers come forward to help get a new initiative on the road. more...

Littering and urinating anglers anger resident

ANTI-social anglers who litter and urinate along Middlewich's canals are giving others a bad name, a resident says more...

Council pleased to make savings

CONGLETON Borough Council has achieved its challenging budget and improved its financial standing, according to a draft statement of accounts for 2005/06. more...

Only sheer luck stops someone getting hurt

PURE luck is the only thing preventing a serious accident on a Middlewich bridge, according to a resident furious with drivers ignoring a one-way system. more...

Accidents are part of Richard's life

MORE safety measures are needed on a dangerously narrow Middlewich road after a pedestrian was clipped by a car wing mirror. more...

Pubs will give drivers free drinks

A REFRESHING idea will give drivers free soft drinks all summer at a Middlewich pub. more...

Behaviour problems still rile residents

LIVELY debate surrounded a number of topics at Middlewich's second Community Action Meeting (CAM) but residents once again voted anti-social behaviour as their top policing priority. more...

Anger grows at long wait for a single bus shelter

Middlewich's Community Pride group was promised three new bus shelters to replace vandalised and dilapidated ones in Booth Lane and Warmingham Lane at a rate of one per financial year - but this was more than 18 months ago and the first is yet to appear. more...

Middlewich Town

TOWN GLAD TO BE BACK

MIDDLEWICH Town manager Terry Murphy has paid tribute to the loyalty of his players. more...

Town boss keen to go

MIDDLEWICH Town manager Terry Murphy has paid tribute to the loyalty of his players. more...

Northwich Business

Contract boost for company workers who defied the odds

NMC Design, based at the Neuromuscular Centre in Winsford, has been a huge success gaining clients which include the Conservative Party's Eddisbury constituency branch. more...

Phyl hopes cooking up a storm is recipe for success

A HARTFORD chef is hoping to tempt the taste buds of businessmen in mid Cheshire by offering mouthwatering catering. more...

Northwich Cricket

Middlewich win away once again

MIDDLEWICH CC 1sts racked up their fifth away win of the season at Grappenhall. more...

Oulton close gap on high-flying Hyde

A CHESHIRE subplot spiced up the story of Oulton Park's win at Bramhall on Saturday. more...

Nelson knows how but Oakmere fall short against Marple

OAKMERE 1sts rued not making enough runs at home to Marple. more...

Martyn can't make up for missing men

A HEAVILY depleted Northwich 1sts lost for the first time in two months at Chelford. more...

Kingsley lose

KINGSLEY 1sts continued their poor form with another defeat at Cheshire Allicance leaders Chester County Officers. more...

Hartford victorious again

HARTFORD 1sts ran out worthy winners at rivals Radbroke Hall on Saturday. more...

Eaton's brilliance takes Park close

IAN Eaton's maiden century made sure winless Winnington Park 1sts gave Poynton a fright on Saturday. more...

Screen strikes unbeaten ton

DAVENHAM 1sts suffered a heavy defeat at second-placed Stockport Georgians on Saturday. more...

Winsford fail to smash the Potts

WINSFORD 1sts promotion push stalled on Saturday at Pott Shrigley. more...

Rain wrecks Cheshire bid

RAIN ruined Cheshire's chances for the second successive match. more...

Northwich Emmacameron

Village is all set for the fete

VILLAGERS in Weaverham do not have long to wait until the ever-popular annual rose fete arrives. more...

Appliance of science wins cash

SCIENCE sacks are proving the winning formula in Little Leigh after the village school entered a national competition. more...

Northwich Gemmasproston

Supporters will keep pressure on for villlage

SUPPORTERS of the Wincham Urban Village are hopeful a special meeting will keep the proposal in the public eye. more...

We aim to help the young

A NEW community group which aims to improve life for young people in Wincham has been formed and has taken its first steps forward. more...

Northwich Letters

Closing wards would be crazy and disgraceful

THE plan to close the inpatients wards at the Victoria Infirmary is becoming even more of a cruel farce. more...

Please give us a sign

AS both a cyclist and a motorist, I sympathise with JH Carroll after her interesting ride on the pillion of a motorcycle, Guardian, June 28. more...

Real targets

REFERRING to the letter from 'ASBO' Guardian, June 28, are you saying why bother to keep to the rules when many others are enjoying the advantages of breaking them? more...

Being in the zone puts world at my fingertips

HOW far could you travel from Northwich Railway Station? Manchester, Chester or throughout the UK? more...

Fat's not the way to do it

THERE are two phrases I've never really understood: Fashion victim and muffin tops. more...

OVER recent months and years I have read a lot in the Guardian about the reasons for and against de

I always thought I was in entirely in support of the urban village plan and that the protesters who ranted on about traffic problems were just a load of moaners. more...

Northwich News

Teacher suspended

A TEACHER at the Russett School in Weaverham has been suspended after allegations of improper conduct were made against her. more...

Disbelief as road is hit by yet another accident

NEIGHBOURS have reacted with shock and disbelief after a car crashed into a garden in Davenham - at exactly the same spot where a Winsford PC died last month. more...

It's the sound of music at Victoria Stadium

THE Victoria Stadium could be used to host music concerts if a planning application is successful. more...

Triangle money puts station on right lines

PLANS to completely overhaul the dilapidated Lostock Gralam train station are on track to benefit from a significant cash boost. more...

Ambulance service shake up

THE newly formed North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust officially launched on Saturday. more...

SONIC booms out its infirmary message

A GROUP opposing the closure of Northwich Victoria Infirmary's two inpatient wards now has 12,000 signatures of support on its petition. more...

Relief of victim who suffered horrific injuries

AN assault victim who suffered horrific facial injuries following an attack in Northwich has spoken of his determination to get on with his life. more...

Council to act as gambling watchdog

RESIDENTS of Northwich who fancy a flutter will be reliant on Vale Royal Borough Council from next year. more...

Northwich Other Sport

Chris says wins will come soon

IT was yet another mixed week for Winsford Tennis Club, with the A and B team enjoying differing fortunes. more...

Bowlers up for big prize

SIXTEEN elite crown green bowlers battled it out in the latest round of the Guardian Cup at the Farmers Arms, Rudheath, on Monday night. more...

Cookson and Cornes hope to claim crown

A NEW champion will emerge from the Roberts Bakery Cup final at Owley Wood on Friday. more...

Northwich Rugby

GRAHAM Robinson robbed Runcorn Vikings to help Winnington win a game they looked likely to lose.

The second half sub ran the length of the pitch to score a wonder try, helping inspire his teammates to recover a match they had seemed determined to throw away. more...

Northwich Schools

Competition has high school pupils thinking globally

THE County High School Leftwich has organised a competition for children and staff during the World Cup. more...

WELL PREPARED

Pupils at Leftwich Primary School were busy making and painting bunting for their joint float with the Salt Museum at the Northwich Carnival. The float was called Victorians R Us and Tom Hughes from the salt museum went into the school to help with the preparations. The children brought the Victorian age to life with their paintings and artwork. n062833 more...

BEASTLY WONDERS

All the children at Cransley Junior School aged three to 11 were involved in a colourful, musical production of Minibeast Madness. more...

World Cup Fever

CHILDREN at Tarporley Community Primary School got right behind England's World Cup campaign by creating a huge St George's flag. more...

SKIP TO IT

Pupils at Middlewich High School have been skipping for joy as part of a scheme to promote healthier lifestyles. The school has taken part in a health week by holding a series of activities to encourage pupils to get active. Children were also given advice on how to keep a balanced diet through breakfast clubs held every morning with a nutritious menu to choose from. Jade Hustwit, 14, Dean Burgess, 14, Kim Stubbs, 14, take part in a skipping lesson during a healthy living session. n062829 more...

READ ALL ABOUT IT

Pupils at Darnhall Primary School are settling in to their new look library after it was given a make over and extra equipment. Staff and pupils at the school are delighted with the library and have spent the week catching up on their reading. Lewis Clayton and Jason Smith, both eight, Luke Sutton, nine, Emily Morton, 10, Dionne Percival, 10, and Jack Wilkinson, 10, spend an afternoon reading in their school library. n062827 more...

Northwich Vics

BURR READY FOR SEASON

NORTHWICH Victoria manager Steve Burr is satisfied he has the squad he wants for the club's return to the Conference National. more...

Burr starts season with trip to Cambridge United

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Northwich Vivienkandel

Action group aims to stop bad parking and speeding

RESIDENTS are forming an action group to deal with parking and speeding problems on Lydyett Lane, Barnton. more...

Mast proposal divides councillors

THERE has been a mixed reaction from Barnton parish councillors to an application for a 65ft mast, to be situated at the bottom of Townfield Lane. more...

Northwich Witton

Spearritt is new leader

WITTON boss Jim Vince has named Tom Spearritt as first team captain. more...

Runcorn & Widnes News

Traffic work

HALTON'S most complicated junction, with a staggering 19 sets of traffic lights, will soon be much easier for motorists, says Halton Council. more...

Second death after taxi crash

A HORROR smash between a taxi and a car full of teenagers has claimed a second life. more...

Runcorn & Widnes Other Sport

Halfway open up gap in top section

Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League more...

New signings

WIDNES RUFC have shown their intentions to achieve promotion back into North West Two at the first attempt with the announcement of two further signings to boost their squad. more...

Vikings to face off with Chester in final league game

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St Maries

WIDNES St Maries amateur rugby league team have commenced training in preparation for the Carlsberg Tetley Champions Challenge at Leigh Miners and the opening league fixture against Leeds outfit Milford Marlins on September 9. more...

Craig's World Cup comment

ENGLAND schoolboys under 18s football team captain Craig Heenighan from Widnes reflects on England's penalty heartache at yet another major finals. more...

Runcorn News

'RENT BOY' MURDERED WIDOWER

A REMORSELESS killer who murdered an innocent widower to fund his extravagant lifestyle is from Runcorn, the World can reveal. more...

Boy stabbed after match

A TEENAGE boy was stabbed in the arm during a disturbance in the Old Town on Saturday night after the England game. more...

Weapons taken off the streets

A NAZI dagger and Samurai swords were just some of the bladed weapons handed in during the month-long knife amnesty. more...

Sex assault

A YOUNG girl was sexually assaulted on a busy road in broad daylight on June 19. more...

Warrington News

Sign up for police alerts

THE countdown to Creamfields is on but it need not be a nightmare for residents as police launch a help hotline. more...

Eggs-travagant egg donation!

CHILDREN at Alder Hey Hospital are to benefit from a cash boost thanks to a Warrington business. more...

DAD: We need volunteers

FANCY being part of one of Warrington's biggest events? more...

Banks a lot ... for £14,000

WARRINGTON residents who bank with the Cheshire Building Society have helped raise £19,447.50 for children across the region. more...

Burning issues

WARRINGTON residents are being urged to sign up and have their say on Cheshire Fire Service. more...

Firefighters go coast-to-coast

THEY may be more used to climbing ladders, but firefighters from Warrington Fire Station have shown they are just as good mounting a hill. more...

Getting back to nature

CROWDS who descended on Risley Moss last week got a lesson in nature. more...

Widnes News

Oil rig worker's kidnap escape ordeal

AN oil rig worker from Widnes has told of his dramatic escape from armed kidnappers in Trinidad. more...

VIKINGS' VAUGHAN HITS OUT

VIKINGS chairman Stephen Vaughan has accused outgoing directors Tony Chambers and Tom Fleet of pulling the wool over his eyes about the club's dire finances. more...

All the fun of the fair ... then carnival chaos

INCENSED villagers blasted Cheshire Police and Halton Council for trying to scupper their carnival after more than 50 years. more...

Knife amnesty hailed success

A NAZI dagger and Samurai swords were among the bladed weapons handed in during the month-long knife amnesty. more...

Body in house

THE POLICE underwater search team and firefighters helped police retrieve a decomposed body from a Widnes bungalow on Monday evening. more...

Winsford Blues

BLUES LOSE RESERVES

WINSFORD UNITED have folded their reserve team following the departure of Neil Gill to Witton Albion. more...

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