GREAT Britain’s men’s pair, which includes Matthew Langridge, are through to Saturday’s World Championships final. The Northwich rower, along with crewmate James Foad, finished second behind defending champions New Zealand during their semi final
MARKETING Cheshire has launched its new corporate scheme for businesses across Cheshire and Warrington.Its key aims are to build and strengthen business networks, and encourage companies large and small to work together to promote the Cheshire and Warrington
A WINSFORD railways author has returned to the shelves with a new book about the Scottish steam locomotive building industry. Keith Langston’s Scottish Steam, A Celebration has been released to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the founding
Advertisement featureAlsager Sixth Form College celebrated some fantastic A-level, AS-level and BTEC results, with a record number of 81 per cent of students achieving up to three A-levels passes.In addition, approximately a quarter of all the grades
Advertisement feature Alsager School is celebrating some record-breaking GCSE results.The class of 2014 have exceeded expectations and broken several school records.In English, 82 per cent of pupils gained grades A* to C, while the figure in maths was
Advertisement feature Sir William Stanier Community School is incredibly proud of the achievements of its students this year, with some exceptional GCSE results having been gained.This is the fourth year the school has seen significant improvements in
SEVEN permanent full-time driving jobs are being created in Winsford by managed service provider, Smart Solutions, on the back of a flurry of new contract wins.Smart Solutions has a growing client list in the public service sector and has won a number
EBONY Steen was crowned as Lostock Gralam's Rose Queen on Sunday, August 24 in front of hundreds of wellwishers.The committee told the Guardian it wanted to thank Eleanor Hardy who was the retiring rose queen for 2013 on representing the village during
THE acclaimed Mikron Theatre Company return to Winsford next month, with a production honouring the heroic, morale-boosting efforts of Great War entertainers. Troupers: Concerts at the Front is based on the little-known exploits of British actress
HUNDREDS more working families in west Cheshire will be eligible for free childcare for their two-year-olds from September. A scheme offering up to 15 hours of free childcare a week is being extended to families with a household income of less
THE Middlewich community has once again proved it is not selfish when it comes to fundraising by extending a hand to help raise funds for nearby towns. Linda Boden from Middlewich, who has raised funds to donate defibrillators around the town
‘INTIMIDATING’ charity workers who roam Crewe touting for donations may face new sanctions according the town council. In response to recent complaints about charity canvassers – sometimes referred to as ‘charity muggers’ or ‘chuggers’ – the authority
VILLAGERS are being asked for their ideas on redeveloping the site of a former pub.The call comes from parish council chairman Annie Makepeace following a meeting over the future of the Black Greyhound in Wincham.The dilapidated, boarded-up pub is at
WINSFORD organisations are being sought to bid for a share of a £5,000 funding pot, as part of the town council’s third annual Your Money Your Choice event. Your Money Your Choice III will be held at the Winsford Lifestyle Centre on Wednesday,
DRIVERS go the wrong way around the one-way system at Newton Bank on a daily basis according to residents who live facing the island. The one-way system that joins Nantwich Road and St Michael’s Way to Newton Bank has proved to be a confusing
MARK Harris did not try to persuade Brian Pritchard to change his mind after he asked to leave his position as Witton Albion’s manager. The 39-year-old’s departure was announced to stunned supporters on Monday, minutes after the final whistle in
A CREWE child with severe disabilities is one of many who will benefit from a national fundraiser next month. Four-year-old Oscar Newbrook was born with genetic chromosome faults resulting in an extremely rare form of Downs Syndrome. He is
