CHRIS Heywood, the Northwich lock, believes his side have a point to prove in this Saturday’s Cheshire RFU Vase final. Blacks will take on Birkenhead Park, league rivals that have prevailed in both meetings between the teams this season. It
MATT Farr admits it will be strange for his team to take on opponents trained by his brother when Winnington Park meet Crewe & Nantwich. It hasn’t happened previously, and on Saturday a piece of silverware is the prize for who comes out on top.
When? Tomorrow, Saturday, April 20 Where? New Brighton Rugby Club, Hartsfield, Reeds Lane, Moreton, Wirral CH46 3RH Who? Cheshire RFU Plate (ko Midday) Ellesmere Port v Oldershaw Cheshire RFU Bowl (ko 2pm) Winnington Park v
VOTERS are being urged to check the location of their local polling station – so they don’t lose their voice on the day of the local elections. Cheshire East Council will be responsible for running a total of 301 polling stations across the whole
WINNINGTON Park need not look too far back for inspiration when they prepare for the Cheshire RFU Bowl final this weekend, according to their captain. Dave Cross held aloft the trophy last year following his side’s 38-21 victory against New Brighton
Following the success of a first course in Weaverham in March, more unemployed people from Weaverham and Northwich are set to benefit from this national employment initiative. Two volunteers from The Stronghold Church, Forster Avenue, have undergone
MARTIN Poste predicts a clash of styles when Northwich meet Birkenhead Park in the Cheshire RFU Vase final on Saturday. Blacks lost, but only just, in both league meetings between the two teams this season and their director of rugby expects there
A VILLAGE team with predecessors who played their first match more than 100 years ago have pledged to continue after changing their mind about folding. Hartford travelled to Malpas for a fixture last September with only 10 men, and after conceding
CRAIG Phelan has warned Oakmere’s rivals they’re wrong to assume his promoted team will be an easy touch without their overseas star from last season. The men from Overdale Lane ended a four-year wait to return to Division One after a stunning
2019 season Team-by-team guide Cheshire League Sports writer Andrew Simpson casts his eye over what has been a busy winter for clubs across mid Cheshire as they prepare for a new season. Oakmere return to the top-flight, joining Barnton
2019 season Team-by-team guide Cheshire League Sports writer Andrew Simpson casts his eye over what has been a busy winter for clubs across mid Cheshire as they prepare for a new season. Oakmere return to the top-flight, joining Barnton
I’m always amazed how people compare their new puppy with a dog they owned years ago, lamenting the perfect dog they once had and fretting over the disobedient, hyperactive pup they now own. Often the dog they lost was 14 years old and never had
2019 season Team-by-team guide Cheshire County League Sports writer Andrew Simpson casts his eye over what has been a busy winter for clubs across mid Cheshire as they prepare for a new season. Oulton Park, Davenham and Northwich have
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a large unattended bonfire in Northwich. Crews were called to the fire on land off Ashton Road shortly before 10.30pm last night. Firefighters used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire and a thermal imaging camera to
MARTYN East believes Oulton Park’s decision to put their faith in young players won’t make them any less competitive in the Cheshire County League’s top-flight. He has replaced Patrick Roberts as captain at Little Budworth, where recruitment has
Match of the day Weaverham v Oakmere Cheshire League Division One Last season, these teams played two levels apart. The Russets' relegation from the county league, coupled with the men from Overdale Lane celebrating promotion as champions
Match of the day Weaverham v Oakmere Cheshire League Division One Last season, these teams played two levels apart. The Russets' relegation from the county league, coupled with the men from Overdale Lane celebrating promotion as champions
THE best coaches in the country have recognised potential in a schoolboy from Northwich and want to help him get better at his chosen sport. Harry Nicholson, who goes to St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, has been invited by English Gymnastics
PEOPLE keen to influence the future of the NHS in South Cheshire and Vale Royal are being encouraged to make their views known. The Government is investing £20 billion a year in the NHS as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. Local organisations
A MAN from Northwich has been arrested this morning for drink driving, whilst uninsured and being unsupervised with a provisional driving licence. Police say the driver stopped in lane two of a dual carriageway.
Cheshire East Council’s ‘Little Bus’ service is to be upgraded and extended across a wider area of the borough from August. The council wants to make sure that Little Bus continues to support the elderly, the disabled and people who have no access
WELLWISHERS are invited to enjoy a cuppa with friends and family and support St Luke's. This Sunday marks National Tea Day, a day which seeks to reignite Britain's love of tea and the many traditions that surround it. The cup of tea is an institution
JUGGLING chaotic family life with two young children has inspired a creative mum to become an author. Helen Morgan has always yearned to write a book. The 37-year-old from Wincham started to fulfil her ambition three years ago - but did it
