A WEAVERHAM High School teacher has been left bemused after no one turned up to a free training course aimed at job seekers. ICT teacher Mike Davies is running a course in CLAIT – Computer Literacy and Information Technology – at the school
MID-CHESHIRE Bowling Association celebrated its champion bowlers at Friday’s annual prize night. The winners of their league and cup competitions gathered at Weaverham’s Owley Wood Club to pick up their silverware, with Rudheath Private and Wharton Cons
NORTHWICH driver Christian Dick is aiming to take his team to the top tier of British motorsport next season. The Speedworks team owner, who lives in Great Budworth, has been pondering a switch following a test outing in the Avon Tyres British GT Championship
VALE Royal Athletics Club sends teams to both senior national road relay championships this weekend. The men’s line-up, consisting of Tom Annable, Tom Carter, Andrew Clews, Zack Cross, Ed Crowther, Stu Doyle, James Griffiths, Andy Perry, Chris Perry
A CASH reward is being offered for the return of a child’s BMX bike that was stolen in Greenbank. The silver bike was stolen outside a house on Marshalls Lane at 10pm on Saturday, October 10. It is believed that the bike was dumped in Rudheath and the
MIDDLEWICH’S waterways and pubs will come to life this weekend as the town plays host to two festivals. Around 750 people are expected to descend on the Royal British Legion in Lewin Street on October 23 and 24. More than 40 ales and
CREWE schools have been recognised for helping children with dyslexia flourish in the classroom. Monks Coppenhall Nursery and Primary School on Remer Street and the newly-amalgamated Oakefield Primary School on Holland Street have been presented with
A CRAFT afternoon will be held at the United Reform Church in Swanlow Lane, Winsford, on Saturday, October 17. The event will run between 2pm and 4pm, and admission is £2 including refreshments. For more information, call Mary Walker 01606
I DO not think it matters what government we vote in to rule the country at the next election. There is not the money or expertise to carry out the utopian ideas spouted forth at the political conferences. We read every day of yet another
AN INVENTIVE duo made famous on television’s Britain’s Got Talent are planning a homecoming performance in Northwich. Floral Highnotes, an act that combines opera and floristry, will bring their unique show to Northwich Memorial Hall, in Chesterway
TV WEATHERMAN Fred Talbot helped celebrate Ford’s of Winsford’s 50th birthday at the weekend. As the new voice of Fords of Winsford’ radio adverts, Fred was on hand to sign autographs and admire the 50 classic cars on site for the event. The historic
A DISABLED former soldier fears Middlewich’s Poppy Appeal is in jeopardy. Phillip Shales, of Kitfield Avenue, claimed that Tesco in Southway had slashed the number of days that money can be raised after he received a phone call from the store’s head
OLDER residents in Crewe and Nantwich celebrated National Older Person’s Day last week in an event organised by housing provider Wulvern. Residents from Wulvern’s sheltered housing schemes were invited to take to the floor with staff at a tea
A MIDDLEWICH church is to play host to a concert by the African Children’s Choir on Friday, October 30. The performance at St Michael and All Angels Church, in Hightown, is part of the town centre initiative, Celebrating Cultures. Tickets cost £8 (£6
GARY Finley celebrated a half century of matches on the Witton Albion bench since returning to the club with a win. The last time the men from Wincham Park competed in this competition – and finished as runners-up – he was sat in the dugout
NORTHWICH’S town centre is about to receive a boost with the opening of two new food and drink establishments. The town has taken a massive hit in the past year due to the recession but it seems there are signs of recovery. Cafe Terrazzo
FAMILIES are being asked to come up with schemes which will encourage better use of the green spaces in Crewe's West End. A consultation event will take place as part of a half-term Family Fun Day at the Frank Webb Avenue play area and Frank Bott Avenue
A WINSFORD dad who torched his girlfriend’s clothes in a fit of rage could be jailed. Wayne Jackson, 28, of Walnut Drive, feared former partner of 10-years, Michelle Birtwistle, was cheating on him after their son told him, ‘mummy had a boyfriend
DYLAN Adams will sit out three matches through suspension as punishment for his dismissal in Witton Albion’s weekend draw with Quorn. The full back was shown a red card following his tackle on Cameron Keast in the second half of the UniBond League Division
