STEVE Burr said he was proud of his players after their fourth game in seven days. Vics held Stevenage to a goalless draw - only their fourth tie of the campaign - to end a run of four successive defeats. "I was pleased with our performance tonight,
DAVENHAM skipper Phil Sharples heads back to the drawing board after a heavy loss to Stockport Georgians. Ben Gough and Paul Jackson took two wickets apiece as the hosts declared on 228 after adding 88 from the final 10 overs. But only three Davenham
Oakmere 170-8 Old Parkonians 105 DELIGHTED Oakmere captain Steve Percival praised the all round team effort as Oakmere got their season off to a flying start. The visitors asked Oakmere to bat after winning the toss. Openers Saeed Kara and Peter
I WAS very pleased to read that the Borough Council, led by the Conservatives, has the lowest Council Tax of all the 6 District Councils in Cheshire and the third lowest in the North West. Also the Borough Council was the only Shire District Council
Northwich 230-4 Prestbury 183 Northwich claimed an astonishing last ball victory thanks to the efforts of Lee Evans. The 16-year-old off spinner hit an unbeaten 83 and took 4-12, including two wickets in the final over. Earlier Northwich had won
Davenham 216-7 Stockport Georgians 174-8 Davenham's second string, led by the young talent at the club, produced a strong performance to start the season. In an impressive total it was the three junior members of the team who showed how it should
Barnton 194-2 Trafford Mv 193-7 SKIPPER Mark Osborne won the toss and elected to field first, hoping to be able to restrict the Trafford batsmen. Slow bowlers Danny Hancock (2-56) and Phil Wingfield (3-35) did the majority of the bowling as the visitors
HARTFORD enjoyed a perfect start to the new season at Holmes Chapel, winning by four wickets. The hosts had no hesitation in batting first after winning the toss and, after Brian Harkin's early breakthrough, wasted no time racing to 62-1. But the tie
PROMOTED Urmston had the better of a high-scoring draw at champions Oulton Park. Put in, the visitors amassed 283-5, openers Ben O'Brien (128) and Chris Watson (75) starting where they left off last season with a 204 partnership - the first double century
BURNAGE came as close to anyone to toppling Northwich. But instead they joined a long list of teams beaten by the relentless Blacks in their pursuit to complete the perfect season. Northwich nearly came unstuck on Saturday. Coach Mike Penny decided
NEWCASTLE had the best of the forward play on a very hard and dusty pitch which hadn't seen any rain for a couple of weeks. Despite being on the back foot for large periods of the game, the Park never-say-die attitude shone through on several occasions
BUILDING work on the Lostock Triangle is imminent after plans for the first phase were passed. Vale Royal Borough Council approved Commercial Development Project Ltd's application, which will include space for 450 cars and 14 office buildings, last week
Weaverham 196-8 Alvanley 163-9 WEAVERHAM elected to bat on a superb wicket and rattled up double batting points in their excellent total. Phil Harris (52) and Max Fraser (24) put on 52 for the first wicket in quick time. Brian Rogerson (41), Rob
BEFORE all the moaners have their say, I'd just like to congratulate Vale Royal Borough Council and Brunner Mond over the decision to go ahead with the urban village on the Wallerscote works site. The town can look forward to more investment, more jobs
Winsford 82 Barrow 182-7 dec WINSFORD slumped to a 100-run reverse against Barrow on picture of a Knights Grange wicket. New captain Martin Barrett saw young star Mike Clarke take 3-61 as the visitors reached 182-7 off their allotted overs. They
A MUSICAL explosion awaits music fans at Debees this week. Tonight, Wednesday, Pollen8 presents The Alun Parry Band, Rig Up Explosive and I Am Finn. Referred to as "a Merseyside folk God", Alun Parry is one of Liverpool's foremost acoustic based performers
IT'S going to be a noisy night in Northwich when Mind Exodus presents its local band showcase. Northwich band Dukes of Portland will be headlining at the Bowling Green on Saturday, May 5, which will also feature the musical melodies of Lost City Ramblers
FACTORY Academy of Dramatic Arts never fails to astonish me with their brave choice of scripts and experimental realisations. For their latest production, the young cast tackled Thornton Wilder's Our Town - a story of character development that details
ONCE again Harlequin Players have put on a thoroughly enjoyable comedy with acting that wouldn't be out of place on a professional stage. I admit, the time travel aspect of Communicating Doors did not really strike me as something I would enjoy and I'm
GUNFIGHTS, marriages and picnic hampers were all on the cards for the Vale Royal Amateur Operatic Society (VRAOS) last week as they performed well known musical Oklahoma! The play followed the lives of a group of American farmers and cowboys in the run
A FORMER marine is now patrolling the streets of Leftwich. Martyn Parsons, who was a marine engineer, is the area's new Police Community Support Officer (PCSO). His job took him to Greece, Turkey and the Caribbean and prepared him for his new role.
PARISH councillors have been accused of pettiness for refusing to help pay for the cost of a school prom. Barnton Primary School's governing body approached Barnton Parish Council to ask for support for the event on Saturday, July 21, but was turned
THE views of the community are vital to plans to stop drivers speeding through Kingsmead. Monarch Drive residents have been asked what measures they think would be best to stop motorists using their road as a rat run. Chairman Ben Coker said Davenham
CHILDREN at Greenfields Primary School have been shown how it feels to live with a disability. Tom Spare, who is wheelchair-bound, visited the Winsford school yesterday, Tuesday, to talk to pupils about his life. Debbie Wrench, from the school, said:
A TRIP to Southport is planned for Middlewich residents this summer. CAMEO Set is organising two coaches for older and younger members of the community to enjoy a grand day out at the seaside and at the town's annual flower show on August 18. For more
POLICE have offered advice to shed owners because they don't have enough alarms to go round. Cheshire Police have a limited number of shed alarms to give away so have told people to take more care to avoid costly thefts from their sheds. "Sheds can
COUNCILLORS want to be assured that the future of Middlewich's Citizens' Advice Bureau is safe before agreeing to fund it. Congleton district CAB has applied for a £3,291 grant from Middlewich Town Council to help cover a much-reduced outreach service
BUDDING web design students from Rudheath were the first outside London to be involved in a groundbreaking work experience project. Pupils from the Shipbrook Road school having been taking part in the Ideas Foundation and have carried out a week-long
A LITTLE research using information in the public domain, showed how much money per linear shop-front in Middlewich in is sitting around. The business rate surely must be as archaic as the Poll Tax was popular. This tax, although collected locally,
BOWLERS in Weaverham have been forced to find a new home after eight decades playing in the village. Players at Ring o Bells, home green of former Waterloo champion Stan Frith, found an alternative venue after footballers moved in on their patch. They
AS regular reader of the Guardian, I have taken a great interest in the arguments raging a few weeks ago about whether dogs should be allowed off their leads when in public places such as country parks. I am a firm believer that all dogs, no matter
BEAUTIFUL Vale Royal can be a lovely place to live - as this picture of Budworth Mere reflects - and now it's official. A national survey, which recorded parents' views across the country, revealed the borough is sixth best place in England and 11th
THIEVES stole lifesaving drugs after breaking into two ambulances. Paramedics said the backup ambulances were targeted at the Leftwich station last Tuesday night. Criminals also stole vital satellite navigation systems before breaking into a locked
THE funeral service for the Mayor of Vale Royal was being held this morning. Clr Mrs Joan Kerruish-Jones died at her home in Davenham after a long illness. She had played a very active role as Deputy Mayor from 2005 to 2006 and was extremely disappointed
THREE men from Northwich and three men from Winsford were fined a total of £780 after being found guilty of fishing without a rod licence when they appeared at Northwich Magistrates' Court on Friday, April 20. The six men were also forced to pay a total
A TEENAGER who pointed a gun in a man's face has been jailed and given an anti-social behaviour order. Vincent James Parkes, 17, of Church Street, Wincham, was sent to prison for 10 months last Wednesday for possession of an imitation firearm and actual
KNUTSFORD ultimately lost a close fought encounter at Shawe View on Saturday but still hold within their own grasp the possibility of securing runner-up position in the Mid Cheshire League. With injuries and unavailability stretching the squad for this
BOROUGH councillors from Barnton have pledged to continue the fight after planners gave the green light to plans for an urban village in Winnington. Supporters and opponents of the plan have been discussing its merits on this site - and you can have
Okay, so my attempts at keeping a regular blog didn't exactly pan out as planned but neither did my plan to cross breed an Elephant with a Turtle (stupid authorities!). It's been pretty hectic since the last blog so I'll try my best to keep it short
BENEFIT cheats have been warned they will be caught and punished regardless of age after two pensioners were prosecuted at Northwich Magistrates' Court on Friday. Donald Matthews pleaded guilty to six charges relating to a failure to declare capital
Hey guys. Been a long time since I hit back with a new blog but to say it's been crazy around here of late would probably be the biggest understatement since George Bush said we might not find Osama! I mean come on! The guys diabetic! We shouldn't be
Tis the eve of production and I'm still locked in a vicious struggle by the name of pre-production! The amount of planning and paper work that goes into a movie is ridiculous. You have to make the shoot as efficient as possible but at the same time making
I was always fascinated by magicians. I always wanted to know what really happened behind the curtain and I always wondered how that rabbit came out of that stupid hat! Sure it's all smoke and mirrors but it's the curiosity that nags at you like an in-law
SOUTH Cheshire Young Musicians will be hosting a concert at Ruskin Sports College on April 26. The SCYM aims to give young musicians the opportunity to perform in front of live audiences and develop their talents further with the help of experienced
SANDBACH teenager Calum McManus has been on a life-changing trip to one of the poorest countries in West Africa. The Youth Parliament member spent a week in Gambia visiting schools and families, making friends and planting trees as part of a United Nations
CREWE student Callum Burness has received an award in recognition of his volunteer work with Cheshire Neighbours Credit Union. Callum, who attends St Thomas More Catholic High School, received the Tracey Slane award for Young Credit Union Volunteer of
CHRIS Williams made his comeback as Vics went down to their fourth straight defeat. The forward has missed the entire campaign after breaking his leg in August, but could have grabbed a goal as a second half substitute. Vics fans settled for seeing
FEARS have been raised that elderly people who receive meals on wheels could suffer from an argument over working hours. Workers at Sodexho, which is contracted to provide meals on wheels for Cheshire County Council, are at loggerheads with bosses who
