AN evening of comedy and cabaret which pays tribute to Barbra Streisand plays at The Lowry. This cult show sees drag artist Steven Brinberg perform as the great diva, singing some of her best known songs. Created in 1993, Simply Barbra has wowed audiences
MANCHESTER music lovers are in for a night of heart wrenchingly acoustic music courtesy of rising star Jos Gonzlez. The man behind the critically adored album Veneer, who is probably known to most for the ubiquitous track Heartbeats, is set to join Zero
AM I the only person who thinks the world has gone mad? I read with interest the story about the family from Kingsmead who had to clear up broken glass from the road close to their home and also from the driveway. While I can see that this could be
WORKING together is the key to success for two super slimmers who have lost a person in weight between them. Sisters-in-law Norma Dent and Jenny Roscoe have lost more than 9st and kept the weight off since they joined Middlewich WeightWatchers less than
ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour was once again ranked the top policing priority in Middlewich last week. The town's third Community Action Meeting (CAM) was attended by 25 residents, who seemed pleased with the work done by police during the nine weeks since the
ONE of the owners of Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club is under investigation into allegations of accounting irregularities at another company where he is a director. Vale Royal Abbey is jointly owned by millionaires Steve Graham and Patrick Cryne, who were
SWORDS and armour glinted in the sunlight when Roman soldiers marched into Middlewich and conquered the Bull Ring on Saturday. Historic troops gave visitors to the town centre a real glimpse of the past when they invaded for a day of Roman fun. Dave
NORTHWICH swimmer Harriet Milne made waves at the inaugural UK School Games last week. She represented the North of England in the 100m breaststroke and 50m freestyle multi-disability event against the best youngsters in the country. And the Leftwich
RESIDENTS and planning chiefs have expressed concerns over a housing development after an independent survey revealed some work contravened approved plans. Vale Royal Borough Council is now demanding a new application from Anadconda Investments, which
ONE of the owners of Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club is under investigation into allegations of accounting irregularities at another company where he is a director. Vale Royal Abbey is jointly owned by millionaires Steve Graham and Patrick Cryne, who were
A FOOTBALL club is teaching youngsters how to be healthy. Winsford Over Three have set up Little Kickers to help persuade kids to swap their Playstation for the pitch. And their work has been boosted by a cash grant. Regional radio station Century
MICK Duckett's men have enjoyed a mixed start to the new season. In two matches against Greenalls Padgate St Oswalds Reserves, he has seen his side win and lose. The most recent was a 2-1 home reverse on Saturday. They currently lie ninth in the Mid
VICS fans need to get behind Steve Burr. The lowest Conference National crowd of the season so far, just 717, saw his side's 3-0 defeat to St Albans City on Saturday. That's almost half the number that saw the opening home match against Morecambe.
A CELEBRATION of manufacturing in the mid Cheshire area past and present opens today at the Salt Museum. Visitors will have the chance to explore some of the diverse products which have been made in the area over the years including a sample of some
CALLS for safety improvements at an underpass which residents believe was putting lives in danger have been answered. Fears were raised two weeks ago that pedestrians were not using the underpass linking Greenfields with the Over estate and choosing
A PROPOSED diversion that will force drivers almost six miles out of their way has been described as ludicrous. Cheshire County Council plans to close Middlewich Road railway bridge in Northwich between October 15 and November 5. But the planned diversion
A WINSFORD man has complained to the Local Government Ombudsman about Vale Royal Borough Council's handling of an open space on The Shires estate. Nathaniel Ramanden says an area at the entrance of Collingtree Avenue where he lives is a disgrace, with
A WINSFORD man has complained to the Local Government Ombudsman about Vale Royal Borough Council's handling of an open space on The Shires estate. Nathaniel Ramanden says an area at the entrance of Collingtree Avenue where he lives is a disgrace, with
TIME Out comedy award winner Marcus Brigstock shows why he has become a sought after talent on both television and radio when he plays The Lowry in Salford on Sunday. Marcus has been the star of BBC's The Late Edition and The Now Show, where he has a
