BOROUGH chiefs are being urged to have a ‘plan B’ for Cheshire East’s economy in case the next prime minister pulls the plug on HS2. Cheshire East Council is currently working on an economic strategy for the next five years – setting out an ambition
ROBERTS Bakery brought the baking revolution to the Royal Cheshire County Show public this year – its 14th as a principal sponsor. Showcasing is innovative reduced plastic packaging and new Digestion Boost range, the Rudheath-based bakery engaged
A NEW home as been created for 20,000 honey bees in Winsford. Two queen bees and their colony have been moved into a new habitat near Compass Minerals and its underground storage subsidiary company, DeepStore. The bees now live close to a variety
THE Royal Cheshire County Show 2019 is up and running at the Tabley Showgrounds. Crowds flocked to the show today, Tuesday, enjoying a break in the rain – and even a glimpse of the June sunshine. From live cooking demonstrations to monster trucks
CHESHIRE East libraries are looking forward to celebrating the 20th annual Summer Reading Challenge which begins on Saturday July 6. The theme this year is ‘Space Chase’ – an out-of-this-world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the moon
VOLUNTEERS are giving the Town Park a spring clean. Friends of Winsford Town Park will be doing light weeding in the prairie area around the eight Salt Stacks, which has annual weed coming through. This area is planted with ornamental grasses
This week we have a further walk up Witton Street in good old Northwich until we come to the Waterman’s Arms. This pub has had a few names but is still open and called The Witton Chimes. The photograph can be dated quite accurately to the turn
BETTER buses are likely to be at the top of the agenda when councillors are given the chance to overhaul the borough’s transport plan. Cheshire East Council had been close to adopting its local transport plan for up to 2023 under the previous Conservative
LOSTOCK Graylams held their nerve to reach the last 16 following a redraw after their encounter with Poynton Sports ended initially with the scores level. Wins for Alan Lowe, Paul Turnbull and Daniel Malisch kept the Mid-Cheshire Bowling Association
LOSTOCK Graylams held their nerve to reach the last 16 following a redraw after their encounter with Poynton Sports ended initially with the scores level. Wins for Alan Lowe, Paul Turnbull and Daniel Malisch kept the Mid-Cheshire Bowling Association
DANNY Leech marked his return for Oulton Park by scoring a half-century but it was not enough to avoid a 47-run defeat against Alderley Edge. Cheshire’s three-day captain contributed 62 for the hosts at Pinfold Lane after they were set at target
ROADWORKS in Middlewich are set to cause delays over the next couple of weeks for residents. Byley Road and Byley Lane are closed until tomorrow but there will also be roadworks on Byley Road until June 21 for carriageway resurfacing. Delays
CHESHIRE inflicted a first defeat of the season on Lincolnshire to end a disappointing T20 campaign on a positive note. They prevailed by six wickets in the opener at New Brighton on Sunday before the second match was washed out. Improving
TATTON MP Esther McVey got a grilling from Rudheath Senior Academy when she welcomed them to the Houses of Parliament. In a video posted on the MP’s website, she admits she had to dig deep to find the right answers when grilled by the budding politicians
TOWN councillors have set up an inquiry to get to the bottom of allegations made about activity at Middlewich Cemetery over the past three years. Members of Middlewich Town Council say they want to hear every piece of evidence from residents about
A DECISION to host guests on fast greens is proving to be the right one for Mid Cheshire this season. Carol Taylor told the Guardian that a success by 60 chalks against Wales at Norley on Sunday had put her side back in contention to reach the British
A DECISION to host guests on fast greens is proving to be the right one for Mid Cheshire this season. Carol Taylor told the Guardian that a success by 60 chalks against Wales at Norley on Sunday had put her side back in contention to reach the British
SKATERS are making the most of a new facility at a Greenbank play area, following years of campaigning. The pump track has been installed at Saxons Lane, offering a place to go for wheeled sports including skateboarding, BMX, scooters, and inline
MUSIC, coffee and a chat are helping men to combat anxiety and depression. A new weekly drop-in session, MindKind, was launched a month ago at The Electric Church, a record shop and cafe on Over Square in Winsford. Men can just turn up, listen
THE chairman of Cheshire’s police watchdog is facing growing calls to resign following ‘outdated’ remarks about officers supporting LGBT equality. David Keane has published an open letter to Bob Fousert, chairman of the Cheshire police and crime
