PUB campaigner Pamela Lavers could take her fight to Tatton MP George Osborne, if she gets no joy from the building’s owners. Miss Lavers attracted 475 names over a month for a petition calling on the owners of the former Black Greyhound pub to
IAN Street included new recruits Paul Connor and Andy Hurst in the starting line-up for Monday’s stalemate in a pre-season friendly at higher-ranked Warrington Town. The hosts’ best chance fell to front man Chris Simm, who spent a brief spell with
THE second annual 1874 Northwich Beer Festival has raised more than £3,000 for the club, according to organiser Andrew Perry. He plans to present a cheque for £3,200 to chairman Paul Stockton before kick off in next Tuesday’s friendly against FC
A LEE-Enfield Mark III rifle forms part of a fascinating display of First World War memorabilia at Winsford Library next month. The gun was the chief weapon of young British men who served in the trenches during the conflict, and features among
A CUDDINGTON businesswoman is on a mission to get office workers ‘flippin’ fit’. Hilary Heptinstall, founder of ‘flippin’ fit’, based in the village, has launched the flippin’ fit office book. Hilary created the unique book to help people carry
REIGNING Premier Division dominoes champions Kings Arms A move into top spot at a very opportune moment after they demoted Commercial to fourth by beating them 6-2. Deposed leaders Hop Pole A were beaten 5-3 by bottom-placed Cosey Club and third-placed
CREWE Liberal Club Open League top flight darts leaders West End LMR B hammered Vine A 7-1 to maintain a three-point lead. LMR B’s Daniel Ayres 15 darter concluded with a 108 kill, while Chris Gibson hit 16 and 18 dart legs and a 180, Dave Bickerton
MIDDLEWICH Community Games 2014 are set to commence on Saturday, July 26, and will run until Saturday, August 30. The games will host several events and activities such as boxing, bike rides and the famous Middlewich Boat Pull. The commnity
FOOTBALL club secretary Mike Alcock has thanked local companies for their offers of help to replace vandalised goals. Small-sided goals were bought by Rudheath Social FC for younger children, who struggled to play with the larger goals. The
THE first Middlewich Company of the Boys Brigade held their annual open evening and awards presentation at Middlewich United Reformed Church. Clr Paul Edwards, Middlewich town mayor, and Fiona Bruce MP both attended the evening and witnessed
CREWE Town Council will stage a ceremony at 11am on August 4 on the Municipal Square to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War. The ceremony will take the form of a Remembrance Day service and is expected to last up to 30 minutes
RESIDENTS fear that planning inspector’s advice about a new housing development in their village will be ignored. Richborough Estates won planning permission to build 148 homes on land off Barnside Way after an appeal, but one of the inspector’
CREWE kids were among a lucky handful selected to take part in a sports extravaganza outside Buckingham Palace at the weekend. Pupils from Wistaston Church Lane Primary School joined world-class athletes including gold medal Paralympian, Jonnie
A PAIR of her designer shoes are a potential prize, but Lucy Burgess insists she needs no extra incentive to succeed during the World Under 23s Championships, which start today. If she brings home a gold medal the 20-year-old, a member at Northwich
PRESIDENT, Margaret McDonald welcomed members, friends and visitors to the recent meeting of Antrobus WI and thanked June Bingham for playing “Jerusalem”. She also thanked everybody who helped at the Village Fete and congratulated those who received
A FEW months ago the speakers, doll’s hospital owners, Paul and Gloria Steggel, inspired member, Jane Evans, to take her old ceramic doll, which was just a jumble of pieces and have it restored. The job is now complete and Jane brought her doll
PRESIDENT Jenny Friar welcomed members to the July meeting at Cuddington and Sandiway WI. Congratulations were given to Thelma Manning for receiving the Citizen Award for Sandiway and Cuddington Village for her fund raising in aid of Hearing Dogs for
A PLEASANT outdoor activity, in the form of a garden party, took place at the home of Lach Dennis WI’s President Joy Hoad. Members provided a varied selection of delicious food and drinks including sausages, pies and sandwiches with a strawberry pavlova
PRESIDENT, Bernadette O’Donnell welcomed members and visitors to the annual strawberry and social evening at Little Leigh WI. Get well wishes were expressed to Teresa Morley who is recovering from recent illness. The May Queen raffle organised
A BEAUTIFUL July morning saw Middlewich U3A members gathered for their monthly social morning. Chairman, Sue Johns, announced various breaks for the summer. Lettuces, green beans, broad beans and a cabbage from their own allotment were offered
AT the July meeting of Whitegate WI a party was held to celebrate its founding of 60 years ago. Members and invited guests from Group and County level enjoyed a lovely social evening with a buffet provided by the committee. Founding member Nancy
AT the July meeting of Middle-Wyches WI members were given a talk in martial arts, by speaker Chris Travis a ju-jitsu and martial expert. Chris demonstrated a few moves with members’ participation and it was amazing to see women of all ages bring
PRESIDENT Virginia Williamson welcomed members and a guest to the July meeting of Plumley WI. Since last month’s meeting members had helped out at Plumley’s Fun Day, and £170 was raised for the village Hall. Virginia reported that the WI had
WITTON Albion have announced the club’s shirt sponsor for the new season will be Travel Intelligence Network (TIN), a company run by chairman Mark Harris. The firm replaces Sock Shop, the Northern Premier League outfit’s principal backers for
CLEDFORD Primary School has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to children's literacy. The school was recognised through the Institute of Education’s Reading Recovery programme at a national awards ceremony. Cledford Primary
WORK to create a £7 million road in Crewe will get underway next month. Cheshire East Council’s developer partner, Goodmans, has appointed a contractor to begin work on the Basford West spine road in August. The 1km road will provide a link
I have always felt privileged to be a member of the Mid Cheshire Musical Theatre Company but last Wednesday night I not only felt privileged, I felt extremely proud. The production of For King and Country at Winnington Park Recreation Club, directed
A WINSFORD man will appear in Crown Court on drugs charges after a house raid in Winsford. Mark Ullyott, 51, of Dierden Street appeared before Crewe Magistrates on Thursday, July 17. He was granted conditional bail to appear for a plea and
Cheshire West and Chester Council have scored an own goal in a battle for popularity with parishioners. The report from the Community Governance Review Process has incensed many Weaverham parish councillors. Simply asking residents to throw any
I never read books and hardly ever read the papers, but during the month of June I have enjoyed a number of events arranged by the Northwich LitFest. What a hidden gem in the midst of Northwich this has turned out to be! From John Lennon’s
I am writing in response to the article about Fountain Fields Park in Middlewich, Guardian July 9. In May of this year, I sent an email to Cheshire East regarding the walking of dogs on the park which was forwarded on to the parks management officer
TWO more ‘crack houses’ have been shut down in Northwich as police move to dismantle drug dealing and restore a quiet life to residents. Magistrates issued closure orders for 17 Harrisons Place and 24 Peter Street on Monday, less than two weeks
REGULAR readers will recall I have just returned to these shores following my two weeks in the sun. In fact, I was in Spain, probably my favourite country in the world after Britain. Now this may seem a strange thing to notice while on holiday
WITH all the major issues at the Passport Office happening at the moment, I thought I would share my experience with Guardian readers. I first sent my application on May 31. My mum works for the Post Office, so I knew my application was correct
THE letter from the newly elected Winnington and Castle Ward councillor, Guardian, July 16, mentioned disconnect between the public and politics being responsible for the poor turnout of 19.2 per cent. Let me inform Clr Naylor that this is because
Our wonderful asset, the Northwich road underpass, is under threat. I have seen families with prams, little ones on scooters also those using mobility scooters happily passing through. People of all ages and abilities cross under the main roads
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INTERNATIONAL bank Handelsbanken raised more than £200 for a scanner appeal by holding its first ladies event. The fashion-themed fundraiser was held at the bank’s Crewe branch, and was hosted by Sarah Young from the bank. The money will support
OLYMPIC gymnast Beth Tweddle is urging people to support Winsford’s St Luke’s Hospice by taking part in the Run or Dye 5k colour run. The event at Cholmondeley Castle on Saturday, August 2, will see people complete the course while being showered
