ONE test of a team’s resilience is that they win when they’re not expected to. Northwich did exactly that on Saturday. Shorn of more than half-a-dozen regulars, Blacks were on course for a third successive defeat against Manchester when they
A SERVICE which supports homeless women has received a cash boost from a Winsford company. Compass Minerals has presented £1,000 to Cotswold House in Winsford which offers accommodation for women aged 16 to 36 across Cheshire. Claire Bryant
RUDHEATH pupils have been put through their paces in a training session with former British Lion Phil Greening. Students in Year 9 and 10 at Rudheath Senior Academy paid a visit to the former England rugby star’s fitness facility – The Athlete Factory
LOSTOCK Gralam savoured again a winning feeling when they brushed aside back-markers Buxton reserves in Cheshire League One last weekend. James Dean curled in direct from a free-kick to set the Grey Lambs on a course for victory before Robbie Hatton
PHOTOGRAPHERS are invited to capture images of Winsford for an exciting new calendar. Friends of Winsford Town park is launching a photography competition. The winning images will be featured in a 2020 calendar. Categories include buildings
A PROJECT aimed at increasing inclusion for children with Down’s syndrome through communication support has launched in Northwich. The Empowered Communication initiative, which also focuses on the children’s health and wellbeing, will include one-to-one
SUBSTITUTE Joe Duckworth salvaged a share of the spoils for Winsford United late during a chaotic meeting with Squires Gate. His was the sixth goal of an incident-laden game that saw referee Neil Evans send off three players, including Sean Sherwood
Pete Doherty plays sold-out gig for Northwich Plaza's first ticketed event since reopening WATCH: Early bird fans are treated to a pre-gig warm-up on the street outside WATCH: The Libertines frontman brings his two huskies
MATTHEW Rigby’s goal was decisive when Barnton edged New Mills to end a four-match sequence without a victory on Saturday. His was an emphatic finish, taken first-time to leave goalkeeper Stuart Morrison with no chance of making a save, in the
RIVAL parties on Cheshire West and Chester Council have become embroiled in a row over council tax. CWAC Conservatives say their motion for a freeze on council tax, to be tabled for the budget meeting on Thursday, February 21, was "blocked".
RIVAL parties on Cheshire West and Chester Council have become embroiled in a row over council tax. CWAC Conservatives say their motion for a freeze on council tax, to be tabled for the budget meeting on Thursday, February 21, was "blocked".
STEVE Wilkes described Northwich Victoria’s exit from the Macron Cup as disappointing after they lost to City of Liverpool for the third time this season. The Purps have won 2-1 on each occasion and their reward for the latest success is a semi-finals
RUTTER’s Bridge on the Middlewich branch of the Shropshire Union Canal could be set for repair work after a planning application was submitted to Cheshire East Council. The application proposes to repair the bridge by reinstating missing brickwork
A LOSTOCK haulage company has teamed up with a training provider to help produce more HGV drivers for the transport industry. Jack Richards & Son Ltd is helping Class 2 drivers gain their Class 1 HGV licence, helping to combat the shortage of
ON occasions, people living in Winsford Cheshire have received mail meant for Winsford in Somerset. But where is this other Winsford? Few have heard of it, and fewer still have been there. There are many Buckland’s, Carlton’s and quite a few Newtown
A FIRE in a hedgerow at the weekend involved a small amount of rubbish, firefighters have said. A crew from Middlewich was called to Fairacre Drive shortly before 10.15pm on Saturday night, February 16. A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman
THE North West Air Ambulance Charity has received £12,000 from the region’s Freemasons, including the Cheshire branch. During the past few months, Freemasons from around the country have presented 20 other regional air ambulance services with grants
