A MEMBER of the Royal Family popped into Tatton Park last week but left before the hard work started. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, dropped in for the reopening of the restored pineapple house. Prince Edward's wife planted a vine to mark the occasion
Irby 183-9 Middlewich 258-7 dec MIDDLEWICH were left frustrated after their batsmen had manoeuvred them into a matchwinning position. Jon Shepherd's stunning spell (5-50) brought the men from Haddon Field to the brink of victory, but Irby hung on
Middlewich 2nds 148-3 Alsager 2nds 147 MIDDLEWICH crushed Alsager to mark a winning weekend for the club's cricketers. Jamie Prime (3-39) was the pick of the bowlers as the visitors were bowled out for 147 after they had stumbled to 53-5 in the early
YOUNGSTERS from a Crewe high school have been cooking up a treat to help raise cash for charity. The seven teenagers from Shavington High School, Samantha Booth, Alex Cupial-Jones, Abbie Henderson, Emma Kinsey, Natalie O'Leary, Emily Ormshaw and Amy
THE talents of the Eclipse Saxophone Quartet will delight audiences at Davenham Players Theatre tonight, Thursday. This striking and versatile group, comprised of RNCM graduates Carl Raven (soprano), Mark White (alto), Neil Crossley (tenor), and James
A POPULAR Great Budworth venue has been restored to a full working life thanks to the generosity of the local community. The official opening of Great Budworth Parish Hall took place last Saturday after a new roof and installation work was completed.
THE Fibromyalgia Support Group is meeting in South Cheshire College on Tuesday. A widespread muscoskeletal and fatigue disorder, 3% of the population suffer from this chronic syndrome. The South Cheshire group works with Fibromyalgia UK to provide information
WINSFORD got their title bid back on track after a midweek setback. They all but ensured promotion to the top division after beating the Merseysiders, with only mathematicians able to explain how they can mess it up now. Blues' fans will want to be
A COUPLE'S wedding plans have been thrown into disarray after fire destroyed their thatched cottage along with the bridesmaids' dresses and jewellery. Nick Baron-Morgan, 47 and Corinne Welsh, 43, escaped with just a wallet and a handbag as 30ft flames
WINSFORD United could be crowned champions tonight, Thursday. If Chris Willcock's men return from New Mills with maximum points they will be promoted as North West Counties Division Two champions. "That's our target," he told the Guardian yesterday,
THE response from the Rev Andrew Brown to my letter concerning morals and religion was welcome, and I am pleased that he recognises that theists do not have a monopoly on morality, ethics, and decent behaviour. He labours, however, as do most theists
LOSTOCK cruised to victory against Eagle to ease their relegation fears. Nick Newman nearly opened the scoring for the Grey Lambs in the opening minute when he nicked the ball off the centre half's toe, but he pulled his shot wide. Strike partner Scott
DEPLETED Barnton were unlucky not to return from Styal with a point. They played the better football on a horrible pitch, but the home keeper wasn't tested until the dying seconds of the first half when he denied Dave Tasker with a double save. Styal
BIRD-lovers can spot some of Cheshire's key Farmland birds as the sun rises at Delamere Forest with Cheshire Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group. The group, based at Reaseheath College in Nantwich, is offering the chance to see the different habitats
NANTWICH were well short of runs in their ECB Premier opener at Alderley Edge. Aussie Derek Tate was one of a few to make starts but no one went on as the Dabbers struggled to get past 150, last Saturday. Despite losing Chris Hampshire early doors,
CREWE boss Dario Gradi insists the club is under no pressure to cash in on prize assets Luke Varney and Nicky Maynard in the summer. But the man himself admits the matter may be taken out of his hands, presumably if both the right club and bid comes
LUKE Varney says this season isn't over for him as he bids to end a golden one on a real high. Although Crewe's disappointing campaign has been fizzling out for a couple of weeks, credit goes to all the lads for weighing in with a quality performance
DELIGHTED Crewe boss Dario Gradi was left to think about the season that could have been after last Saturday's thrashing of Oldham. A Nicky Maynard double didn't do the scoreline justice as the Alex finally beat a side in League One's top six. On this
CREWE FC climbed to seventh in Mid Cheshire League Division Two after back-to-back victories. That's five wins in an unbeaten seven for Ian O'Reilly's boys who have hit form at the end of the season. It's been a disappointing one overall, destroyed
CREWE Vagrants saw hopes of capping a fine season dashed by a 5-3 defeat in the Harrod UK Men's Trophy final. James Capper's side failed to spring an upset against Banbury in their first-ever appearance in the national showpiece at Chelmsford, last Saturday
A NEW look Crewe side went so close to opening their NSSC Division One campaign with a victory. David Hurst top scored with a fine 48 as they almost made the perfect start at Rode Park and Lawton, last Saturday. Featuring three debutants, new skipper
ELWORTH suffered disappointment in their season opener at London Road. Despite captain Murray Ranger's best efforts with the ball, newly-promoted Caverswall got home by three wickets, last Saturday. In truth a total of 140 never looked enough as their
CARLSBERG UK Open League Premier Darts pacemakers Pioneers Club have sent out the clear message they intend to be Champions for a record seventh time. They doubled their lead to eight points by whitewashing promoted British Lion B, who are finding the
MEMBERS of Crewe's expanding Polish community were invited to a special open evening hosted by South Cheshire College last week. More than 50 Polish people attended the event to discover available courses and to gather other useful information. The
POLICE are hunting two violent offenders who robbed a 74-year-old Crewe man in broad daylight in front of his wife. The pensioner was robbed at his home address in Dale Place at around 2.30 pm on Friday April 13. The two men, who originally approached
DARIO Gradi's sideways move at Crewe Alexandra has sent shockwaves through both the club and its supporters. Although long anticipated, Friday's official confirmation still proved a puzzling revelation that continues to rage. Whether the club likes
X-FACTOR star Shaun Rogerson was in Crewe on Saturday sampling the finest of Crewe cuts. The baby-faced singer opened new hair and beauty salon, Total Makeover, on Market Street and was the first person to have a hair cut at the salon. Shaun spent hours
CUDDINGTON and Sandiway has become the target for door-to-door charity collections of old clothing and similar items. While many of these collections are genuine and well intended it has become apparent that some are not closely associated with the charities
WE WERE amazed to read in your edition of April 19 about alleygating problems behind nos. 19-31 Underwood Lane. Your report said that a petition was started in 2004 and that the residents have been "fobbed off" by the Council. To alleygate, you require
THE husband of Clr Joan Kerruish Jones has paid a moving tribute to his wife who lost her fight against cancer just three days before their 30th wedding anniversary. Her devoted husband Brian, 70, said "The devastating part of it all was until she had
MIKE Morten stole the show at Winnington Park's annual awards evening on Friday. First teamers voted him their player of the season after breaking through to the senior ranks this term, and he also won Colts' best player. Harry Stubbs swept the board
THE Farmers Arms will play host to crown green bowls for the next decade. Last week the Guardian revealed that the derelict pub is to be turned into a village store after standing empty for the past two years. But Rudheath bowlers can still call it
MOMENTUM is gathering in the fight to make a route for schoolchildren safe. Davenham and Moulton residents and councillors have been joined by Eddisbury MP Stephen O'Brien, police, community wardens and the County High School Leftwich in a bid to have
A TWO-YEAR battle to lock out criminals from a trouble hotspot has been won. Grange Residents' Association has been calling for Over Recreation Ground to be locked at night for two years. Winsford Town Council took the decision to go ahead with the
TO own a dog today, one has to have a substantial income. To buy a pedigree puppy you could expect to pay anything from £400 upwards. You can always go to an animal sanctuary and rescue an abandoned animal. This is cheaper but can be risky. A responsible
BUSHES will be planted at a Middlewich park to stop youths urinating in full view of residents. Teenagers can easily get through the shrubs currently surrounding Fountain Fields park, in Queen Street, where they can be seen from the road. But Middlewich
