1874 NORTHWICH have accepted a charge relating to the behaviour of a supporter after a game at Runcorn Town last month, Cheshire FA has confirmed. Referee Steve Rudd referred in his report to an incident involving a spectator when he left the pitch
SALFORD settled the outcome in the opening half hour to establish a five-point lead at the Division One North summit. Goals from Chris Lynch and Sam Madeley set them on course for a fourth home victory of the campaign, meaning Michael Clarke’s
NEW headmaster Guy Rands has spoken of his pride at taking the reins at The Grange Junior School. “I am extremely proud to be taking up the position of headmaster of one of the country’s leading and most successful junior schools,” said Mr Rands
ROSE Leather is the envy of her fellow partners at Waitrose as she plans how to spend her six months paid leave. Rose, 58, has qualified for the leave after working for the John Lewis Partnership for 25 years. Among her ideas for spending her
WINSFORD United became the first team to beat AFC Liverpool on their own pitch, extending an unbeaten run in the Premier Division to five matches. Blues played the final half an hour a man down too following midfielder Matthew Tierney’s dismissal
COLLEGE principal Richard Hollywood was first in line for the big freeze in aid of St Luke’s Hospice. Richard was one of 20 members of staff at Mid Cheshire College who took part in a mass ice bucket challenge for charity. The event drew a
THE A54 in Winsford will be closed from 7pm tonight for the weekend. The closure is to allow United Utilities to carry out emergency repairs. A signed diversion will be in place via the B5074 Delamere Street. A council spokesman said the
CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is warning young people about the unpredictability of fire - and reminding them about the dangers of arson. What may start off as a small blaze can quickly spread and escalate with more devastating consequences,
Abbey Hey v 1874 Northwich (Kick off 3pm) North West Counties League Premier Division Venue The Abbey Stadium, Goredale Avenue, Gorton, Manchester M18 7HD Referee Matthew Parry Admission Adults £5, Concessions (NUS/OAP) £2.50, Children
Autumn may be here, but Cheshire is set to enjoy a final flourish of summer sun. After one of the wettest Augusts since records began, the Met Office has predicted warmer than average weather for the rest of September and the start of October.
A MUSIC teacher from Northwich has been charged with raping a former pupil at a music school in Manchester. Wen Zhou Li, 59, of Vale Royal Drive, Northwich, is accused of committing historic sexual offences against a teenage girl in 1996 and 1997
Belper Town v Witton Albion (Kick off 3pm) Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division Venue Marston's Stadium, Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1BA Admission Adults £9, Concessions (NUS/OAP) £5, Accompanied Under 14s Free
Northwich Ladies 26 Carlisle Ladies 7 NORTHWICH passed their latest test in style, scoring four tries at Moss Farm against one of the league’s biggest packs. The home team’s defence had to repel waves of attacks during the opening period, but
GARDEN enthusiasts from around the country visited Arley as part of a trip to see Cheshire’s finest gardens. More than 90 from as far as Devon and Northumberland enjoyed a tour of the gardens, which boast herbaceous borders, an Ilex Avenue and a
STAFF at builders merchants Jewson in Middlewich held a van wash to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The Middlewich branch joined more than 50 other Jewson branches from around the country in the van wash fundraiser and raised more
VILLAGERS left a HS2 representative presenting the case for the high speed rail line at a public meeting in no doubt as to their opposition to the proposed scheme. The meeting at Lach Dennis Village Hall was attended by 140 members of the public
WORK to redevelop Northwich has presented opportunities for Mid Cheshire College students, says college principal Richard Hollywood. Northwich is due to be transformed by an £80 million scheme to transform the Barons Quay area, and the college
HOLDERS Pockets were the biggest winners during the Mid Cheshire Sunday League’s Gordon Bennett League Cup first round. Andrew Whitney, Scott Taylor and Jamie Cain each bagged a brace in a 9-0 thrashing of Myprotein.com. Elsewhere, Forest Road
GLADSTONE C are the only team in the Northwich and District League’s top flight to have won both their opening matches in the new season. Shaun Brearley’s maximum break was a highlight of a 6-1 success against fellow title hopefuls Owley Wood A
UNSUNG heroes and sporting talent from Middlewich could be honoured in an Oscars-style award ceremony next month. Everybody, the organisation running leisure services across the area, will be hosting the presentation and are currently asking
IN CELEBRATION of Older People’s Day this October, Age UK Cheshire will be opening its doors and inviting people to celebrate active ageing. Taking place at Castle Community Centre on Monday, October 1 from 1pm to 3pm, Age UK Cheshire will be offering
NORTHWICH and Winnington Park have been paired with higher-ranked opponents in a draw for the Cheshire RFU Vase semi finals. Park host Wilmslow, from North One West, in the last four. Their neighbours will travel to Crewe & Nantwich, playing
A FUNGAL hunt will take place in Marbury Park on Saturday. This very popular event – led by Fungalpunk Dave of Fungal Friends – will take place twice during the day. The first session will run from 10am until noon and is suitable for families
HUNDREDS turned out at two railway stations in the area on Saturday to watch a moving performance that recalled those lost during the First World War. The choral commemoration featured the words and songs of the First World War and captured the
A WINSFORD band that’s become a favourite of Smith’s legend, Johnny Marr, has been invited to play at an industry showcase by Creation Records mogul, Alan McGee. Shakedown Stockholm were recently introduced onstage by Morrisey’s former songwriting
