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  • Stalybridge 0-2 Witton: talking points

    A cathartic moment Witton really needed this one. A sequence of five defeats from their previous seven matches, including a narrow 1-0 reverse in their past two away games, left them three points clear of the relegation zone before kick-off

  • Carlisle 19-21 Northwich: Brilliant Blacks down leaders

    NO rival can match what Northwich have done this season. They completed a double on Saturday over opponents most observers consider to be the North One West champions-elect to keep alive their own promotion hopes. Carlisle can be forgiven for

  • Hospice thanks Rudolph runners for raising £500

    A FUN-FILLED Rudolph run by children raised more than £505 for St Luke's Hospice. Pupils at The Grange Community School in Winsford were thanked for their fundraising by a personal visit from staff at the hospice. Head teacher Annette Williams

  • MP's pledge to help 'Build Sound Minds'

    WEAVER Vale MP Mike Amesbury has pledged his support to Action for Children’s ‘Build Sound Minds’ campaign, which is aimed at improving young people’s emotional and mental wellbeing. According to the charity, a third of 15- to 18-year-olds assessed

  • Fun-filled exercises help families improve their health

    FAMILIES are improving their health and wellbeing with fun-filled bodyweight exercises. Winsford Fitclub at Oak View Academy on Whitby's Lane in Winsford is proving a big hit. People of any age, shape, size or ability are welcome to workout

  • OPINION: What do you think about speed cameras?

    My attention was drawn to a report on the Guardian website that new cameras are to be installed at traffic lights that will clock motorists who run red lights and drive over the speed limit. Drivers caught breaking the speed limit by the cameras

  • MP seeks answers over superfast broadband speeds

    THE difficulties faced by residents over slow internet speeds has been highlighted in parliament. MP Antoinette Sandbach has quizzed Margot James, the Minister for the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport about the roll-out of superfast

  • What happened in Saturday’s football matches

    WITTON Albion moved away from the Northern Premier League top-flight’s relegation zone following an impressive 2-0 win at Stalybridge Celtic. Captain Rob Hopley’s glancing header from Danny McKenna’s cross established an interval lead at Bower

  • Middlewich Rose Fete retinue selected for 2019 festival

    CHILDREN from school across Middlewich and beyond attended the Rose Fete and Children’s Festival selection day. Organisers say number quadrupled from last year, with children from St Mary’s, Cledford, Middwich, Wimboldsley, Byley, Holmes Chapel

  • Castle invite entries to new mixed pairs competition

    CASTLE Sports and Social Club are inviting entries to a new one-day mixed pairs competition. Entry is £15 per team and all money will be paid out in prizes. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, at the Northwich green from 10am. All

  • Medal for Hermione at regional indoor championships

    A SCHOOLGIRL from Northwich was rewarded with a bronze medal after a lifetime best performance during the Northern Indoor Championships. Hermione Mason, a student at Hartford Church of England High School, finished third in the under 15s girls’

  • Sandiway nursing home gets 'Good' rating from inspectors

    SANDIWAY Lodge Nursing Home has maintained its ‘good’ rating from the national healthcare watchdog. The Care Quality Commission carried out an unannounced inspection of the Chester Road nursing home in January. ‘Good’ ratings were achieved in