CRAIG Cairns’ penalty two minutes from time sent Winsford United out of the Cheshire FA Senior Cup at the last 16 stage on Tuesday. Blues had twice fought back to level before the Cammell Laird front man converted from the spot, securing for the
BRAD Inman’s flash of brilliance separated 1874 Northwich from hosts Crewe Alexandra in the Cheshire FA Senior Cup on Tuesday. The midfielder’s dazzling dribble through the visitors’ defence ended with a decisive shot past goalkeeper Matthew Conkie
ANDERTON Boat Lift has received top marks for the educational visits it offers. The boat lift has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge for the quality of its visits for local schools. The visits are run by the
DATES have been set for two planning appeals in Davenham. Proposals for 70 homes in Fountain Lane and 53 homes in Jack Lane were both turned down by Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning committee in October. Developers Richborough Estates, behind
WINSFORD’S MP Stephen O’Brien will hold a surgery for constituents Friday, January 30. The surgery will be held at Christ Church (Church Office), 165 Crook Lane, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3DR. Mr O’Brien will be available between 4.30pm and 6.00pm
PREMIER Division dominoes saw Kings Arms A return to top spot after beating Vine A 5-3. Cosey drop to second after losing 5-3 to visitors Nantwich Road ASLEF, who move up to a very challenging third place ahead of Delamere on matches won after
COSEY Club leapt into the Premier Division driving seat with a 5-3 win over Nantwich Road ASLEF. LMR B are second on matches won after they whitewashed bottom side Cheshire Cheese, with Dave Bickerton and Chris Gibson enjoying 180s. Andy Pitt
FORMER Crewe Alexandra defender Wayne Goodison is confident Nantwich Town have enough quality to climb the table after joining the club this week. The 50-year-old left Trafford to be Danny Johnson’s number two and was in the dugout against his
A LORRY carrying crates of the energy drink Red Bull has crashed on the M6 between junction 19 and 18 spilling thousands of cans across the road. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area after the incident happened shortly after 12pm.
REGARDING the picture on page 3 of last week's Guardian featuring the Winsford Academy building. This a prime example of how to design a large modern building which complements, rather than insults, its surroundings. It is clean, white and
CREWE Alexandra will look to quickly replace Uche Ikpeazu after the forward’s shock departure this week. The 19-year-old was recalled by Watford just 24 hours after he had extended his loan spell with the Alex on Monday until the end of the season
A CREWE mum who launched a social media appeal to find a mystery train passenger who passed her a £5 note and a letter describing her as a ‘credit to her generation’ has been reunited with him. Sammie Welch, 23, from Crewe, launched a social media
MYWaitrose card holders will have to buy something from the cafe at the Northwich Waitrose store from next month to continue to enjoy a free hot drink in the cafe. Customers have been able to have a free tea or coffee at the cafe by presenting
A NEWLY refurbished playground that school children in Crewe helped design is set for its official reopening next week. Children at Hungerford Road Primary School worked with Cheshire East Council and WREN, a not-for-profit business that awards
FORMER teammates plan to put their retirement on hold, at least temporarily, to take on a familiar foe this weekend. Winnington Park’s veterans will meet their Northwich counterparts in a friendly contest on Saturday before the neighbours’ first
PLANNING officers are investigating a traveller site in Davenham. Concerns have been raised about Oakland Park, in London Road, which has permission for six pitches and eight caravans but contains 10 caravans. Davenham Parish Council has been in touch
FOOD hygiene standards will be cleaned up across west Cheshire as the area takes part in a Government pilot scheme. Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) is working with a range of organisations to improve the poorest performing food businesses and
THE date has been set for a summer cycling festival that will bring mid Cheshire together to celebrate all things bike. The Pedal Power Festival 2015 takes place on Sunday, June 14, and organisers plan to take it up a gear following a successful
The fifth meeting of the English Speaking Union (E.S.U.) was held at Portal Premier Golf Club recently. Philip Holroyd was guest speaker for the meeting and his subject was 'James Gillray - Political caricaturist of the 18th century'. It turned out to
Warrington Speakers Club held their recent meeting at the Village Hotel. The theme for the evening was ‘Inventions in history’ with President John Hill telling the story of Ken Wood who invented a simple electric food mixer that went on to help housewives
A REVISED planning application that was submitted just days after the original 240-home proposal was thrown out has been refused by Winsford Town Council’s Planning Committee. Earlier this month, the proposed development of 240 homes at Ways Green
DINERS can expect a killer evening of epic pro-portions as Nantwich plays host to a murder mystery dinner next month. On Saturday February 28, Richmond Village in Nantwich will host the Hollywood-themed evening, which will be in aid of a number
A HISTORICAL English Heritage Listed Building in Middlewich will be turned into a wash facility for gipsies if Cheshire East Council’s planning application is granted. Cheshire East Council announced in November last year that it plans to build
