WITTON Albion slipped to a defeat in their final pre-season friendly but more of a blow was the sight of three key players leaving the field after sustaining an injury. Captain Rob Hopley’s early exit caused most concern after he appeared to twist
NORTHWICH Festival is harnessing the town’s abundant community spirit as it returns for a 35th year. The popular August Bank Holiday event at Moss Farm has built on previous years and listened to feedback – leading to a first ever sell-out and a
AN alcohol and cocaine addict in recovery who has turned his life around is set to launch a new £7 million rehab centre in Cuddington. Martin Preston became addicted to the substances after developing an almost fatal bout of meningitis aged just
RESIDENTS can soon have their say on a key council document that will pave the way for a transit site for gypsies and travellers. Cheshire East Council is about to open consultation on the latest draft for the second part of its local plan – formally
SMOKING is becoming much less common across Cheshire East according to new Government figures – but the council insists it will not rest on its laurels. Figures released by Public Health England show that in 2018, 8.7 per cent of adults across the
A KINGSMEAD author has had a children’s book published and it is entirely set in Northwich. Alan Fleet has now written seven books and his latest is the second that he has written for children. ‘Team Bella and the Mystery of the Lost River’ tells
TWO Hartford girls worked together to raise almost £700 between them for three national charities. Lilly Birtwistle and Jessica Taylor, both 13, arranged a cake sale and raffle in Hartford Hall to raise money for Beat, a charity that helps people
HARTFORD residents have cashed in on a daily lottery prize - with ticket holders picking up £1,000 each. Postcode Lottery players in Eaglesfield have scooped the daily prize, with CW8 1NQ one of 20 postcodes to win today, Tuesday. The game
TOM Ingram is optimistic improvements made to his car during the British Touring Car Championship’s summer break will enable him to challenge again for race wins at Thruxton this weekend. A productive test, along with development at Speedworks'
VALE Royal Athletics Club members were among the prizewinners at their Pie and Peas Five. While Thomas Booth (West Cheshire) completed the five-mile multi-terrain course near Moulton in Northwich fastest of all, he was trailed across the line by
VALE Royal Athletics Club members were among the prizewinners at their Pie and Peas Five. While Thomas Booth (West Cheshire) completed the five-mile multi-terrain course near Moulton in Northwich fastest of all, he was trailed across the line by
SIMON Preston completed a perfect leg, and with it reached a Professional Darts Corporation milestone, during a match he lost. The Middlewich thrower followed back-to-back maximums with a 141 checkout in the seventh leg of a meeting with Dean Reynolds
HEAD to Beach On The Quay this Saturday, August 17 from 11am to grab a FREE scoop of ice cream, courtesy of Barons Quay. Guests can chose from a selection of flavours including Oreo cookie crumble, dairy-free fruits of the forest sorbet, salted
STAFF at the Kinderton Hotel decided to use the hotel as a drop of point for donations to those affected by the Beechmere Care Home fire. A post on the hotel’s Facebook page on Friday, August 9 said: “Many of you will have heard the terrible news
THREE new firms have signed up to the Denton Drive industrial estate – including Northwich's Boogie Bounce fitness group. Kingfisher Court – which forms part of the estate off Manchester Road, behind Northwich Retail Park – manages the site and
RUDHEATH ended the run of holders Hazel Pear when the Cheshire County Bowling Association's Norman Cup reached the semi-finals stage. Both teams returned five winning cards at The Limes in Sandbach but triumphs to single figures for Steve Brittleton
FASHION brand River Island has applied to install its signage at a vacant Barons Quay unit. The high street retailer has more than 250 stores across the UK, and a planning application suggest it would take over units 14-16 at Barons Quay – opposite
A FOUR-WEEK course aiming to find happiness through inner peace begins in Northwich next month. 'Meditations for Modern Problems' gets underway at Odiyana Kadampa Meditation Centre in Chester Road on Tuesday, September 3. The classes start
A FORMER volunteer at a nature reserve has made a special return as part of a Lostock Gralam care home's 'Make a Wish' initiative. Sheila Yale, 81, was a long-standing volunteer at Martin Mere Wetland Centre near Ormskirk before becoming a Lostock
A BUSINESS park which council chiefs see as a key part of Middlewich's future success will not be affected by the collapse of Pochin's. MA6NITUDE, formally known as Midpoint 18, was previously run by the family firm until it entered into a joint
