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  • Davis calls on Colclough to repay his faith

    STEVE Davis wants Ryan Colclough to repay the faith he has shown in him and help keep Crewe Alexandra in League One this season. The 20-year-old did not train with the squad on Monday after another blip – turning in late just 48 hours after firing

  • HS2 campaign groups to hold free event at Wincham

    WINCHAM residents are invited to find out more about the impact of the proposed HS2 rail link on their community at a free event. Mid Cheshire Against HS2 and One Voice in Cheshire Against HS2 are organising the event at Wincham Community Centre

  • Community stalwart to stand down

    A COMMUNITY leader who fought for Davenham bypass to be built is standing down from his role after more than 30 years. The village voted Cllr Brian Robinson on to Davenham Parish Council in 1979 and he has been a councillor since then, missing

  • Cancer survivor donates £1000 housing bonus to St Luke's Hospice

    A CANCER survivor has donated a £1000 cash prize from a housing trust incentive to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.John Lycett, 69, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2004 and received respite care from the Day Hospice at St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice, in Winsford.John

  • Style matters in race for title

    ON course for the second tier of English rugby, Northwich Ladies intend to entertain. An attacking brand of rugby has seen Paul O’Keefe’s side lose just twice this season, failing to take a bonus point on only one occasion in RFU Women’s Championship

  • ROWING: Gold for juniors at national indoors

    GRANGE School Rowing Club members worked together to grab gold during the English Indoor Championships in Manchester at the weekend. Patrick Lee, James Bell, Archie Simpson and Tom Butler were the fastest to complete 3,000m in the under 14 boys

  • Trooper Gawne hones his skills on Salisbury Plain

    HGV driver and part-time shop worker Simon Gawne, who is also an Army Reservist, has been honing his skills on the battlefield as part of a 400-strong training exercise. Trooper Gawne, 27, from Northwich, is a driver with the Chester-based C Squadron

  • Knutsford Historical Society by Mary Lipyeat

    GRAHAM Stirrup spoke on the subject of Victorian times, how our ancestors lived and faced dangers. Graham’s humour and Power Point handling was greatly enjoyed and further subjects from him are much anticipated. The next meeting is April 16

  • Northwich Photographic Society

    by David Boot THE last competition of the Northwich Photographic Society 2014/2015 season was held last Thursday. Nuthatch by Peter Lawless and Catch me if you Can by Steve Jackson came first equal in the digital projected images section. Rays

  • Luminous pink Memorial Court?.....nope, just an April Fool's!

    WELL, it would have definitely brightened up the Northwich skyline but the outside of the new Memorial Court is not changing colour. Our April Fools joke this morning revealed that a campaign group, led by Helen Back (get it?), was calling on the

  • Northwich & District Stroke Club

    by Christine Cartwright THERE was a musical theme at the recent meeting of Northwich and District Stroke club. Susan Walker provided the entertainment for the evening, playing saxophone and clarinet, There was a musical quiz which everyone thoroughly

  • Winsford Ladies Midweek Club by Jean Begg

    ANNETTE and John Christophers from the Albrighton Pottery were guest speakers at the recent meeting of Winsford Midweek Ladies club. They brought along a selection of their beautiful pottery for members to see and purchase and gave a fascinating

  • Northwich U3A

    NORTHWICH U3A members were welcomed by the chairman to their recent meeting and were brought up to date with various groups and news of outings. The guest speaker was Betty Hayhurst. Her talk was entitled ‘a visit to the antiques and collectors

  • Rotary Club of Northwich Vale Royal

    by Gordon Atkinson MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Northwich Vale Royal were given an inspirational talk recently by Peter O’Connor from the Samaritans on the overall work of the organisation and the needs that are met by their local volunteers in Northwich

  • Acton Bridge WI

    by Caroline Young PRESIDENT for the month, Rosemary Mullett informed members that the date for the centenary celebration Picklefest and autumn lunch had been changed to Saturday, October 10. She also reported the death of Olga Taggat, of one of

  • Blacks rally arrives too late

    Douglas 20 Northwich 17 NORTHWICH scored more tries than their hosts on Saturday, when a defeat ended their hopes of reaching a promotion play-off. A loss for second-placed Liverpool St Helens at title favourites Altrincham Kersal meant the

  • Christine to run London Marathon in memory of her husband

    CHRISTINE Campey will be pounding the streets of the capital this month in memory of her husband. The 58-year-old nurse is running the Virgin Money London Marathon in aid of the charity Beating Bowel Cancer. Christine will be taking part in

  • Thanks, Cindy

    I AM writing on behalf of the friends, family and fellow passengers of the X22 bus, that has been running between Winsford and Liverpool for over 35 years. This Saturday is that last time the bus will run, where the pensioners do not need to pay

  • Residents thanked for reducing green waste

    CHESHIRE East residents are being thanked for making a dramatic reduction on the volume of green waste accumulated over the winter period. Winter collections were suspended over the winter and resumed from February 16. The first collection

  • Beckett family

    A FRIEND who lives in Cheshire told me that there are a lot of Becketts in the Northwich area. At the moment I'm trying to find more information on my Beckett ancestry in Cheshire, and am wondering if any of the Becketts in the Northwich area may

  • Tower rebuild

    LIKE so many readers I have been waiting with anticipation for the Sandiway Tower to be rebuilt at long last. So I have been watching with interest the progress of its reconstruction by the specialist contractor that we have paid a fortune for.

  • Lifted spirits

    TO MR and Mrs Naylor of Hartford, a genuine and heartfelt thank you from the two stranded ladies at Crewe railway station on the evening of March 12, for the lift back to Northwich and for going the extra mile or so to drop us off at our homes.

  • Bachelor's Hall

    I AM doing some research on Belgian refugees in Mid Cheshire during the First World War. Do any readers know if Winnington Hall was once known as Bachelor's Hall or were they two different buildings? My belief is that Bachelor's Hall was somewhere

  • Recycling plan

    I TOO went to the Ansa consultation in Middlewich concerning the proposed Waste Recycling Plant, Guardian, March 18. Having asked the question "is Croxton Lane tip to remain ?". I realised that this new plant is to be a tip for the bin waste

  • Pinch point

    IT WOULD appear that Cllr David Topping is now saying the council has no funds to complete the eastern bypass. I thought they said that funds were secured? Whilst I appreciate that the ultimate project will cost millions, how much longer do

  • Letter: 'New Memorial Court is a steel monstrosity'

    WHAT a waste of public money the new Memorial Court is, it's a concrete and steel monstrosity. They can’t even put the windows straight. To get to this building by car I would drive along Parkfield Road which is the worst road in England.

  • Shared views

    THERE'S no doubt that our council gives us good value for money. Their new advert for the opening of the £12.5m Lifestyle Centre in May lists "two swimming pools with water" in its attractions. This water also includes lanes, though only six rather

  • Trees uprooted

    AS I walked up the High Street this morning I noticed, to my horror, that the last remaining trees in the pedestrian precinct had been removed. Is there a secret plan to rid Northwich town centre of all natural landscaping? The top end of Witton

  • Mornflake sets new record as club sponsors

    BREAKFAST giant Mornflake has netted a new record as the oldest sponsor of Crewe Alexandra Football Club. The firm is celebrating 11 years as top sponsor of the side based near its mill and headquarters on Gresty Road. Club secretary Alison

  • Vikings and monks tell their tales at a Northwich museum

    MEDIEVAL crafts and Viking tales will be brought to life at a Northwich museum this Easter. Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, in London Road, is holding a series of activity days during the school break. Visitors can make medieval tiles and egg monks

  • FAB Festival will have extra focus on Middlewich bands

    THIS year’s Folk and Boat Festival in Middlewich will celebrate 25 years of the annual event and despite it being bigger than ever, the line-up will have an extra focus on Middlewich talent. The Folk and Boat Festival will as usual showcase folk

  • Jurassic golf course now open in Nantwich

    DINOSAURS have set up home in Nantwich – at a Jurassic-themed golf course. Jurassic Golf opened at Bridgemere Wyevale Garden Centre, Nantwich, to those brave enough to take on the dangerous dinos. The star attraction of Jurassic Golf is a terrifying