A WOMAN has proved she has what it takes to succeed in a man’s world after reaching the final 20 of a BBC competition. Hollie Webb, from Barnton, has worked as a gas fitter for Weaver Vale Housing Trust for five years and was one of only two
CREWE gymnast Charlie Fellows is hoping she takes the first step on the road to Olympic glory with victory at the Sainsbury’s UK School Games in Gateshead. The 13-year-old has already proved her form this season and is the current English Junior champion
Capenhurst RFC 3 Nantwich RFC 40. SATURDAY saw the start of the 2010/2011 season for Crewe and Nantwich Rugby Club, who began with a comfortable win at Capenhurst in the Cheshire Plate. Nantwich were in high spirits after a very positive off-season,
NORTHWICH Memorial Hall will be the venue for an annual exhibition of matches and match-related hardware. The North Western Phillumenists will host the collectors’ event on Saturday, starting at 10am, where the group of more than 70 enthusiasts
CREWE hope to hang on to on-loan Chelsea keeper Rhys Taylor. Brought in as cover for injured number one Steve Phillips, the 20-year-old has been one of the stars of a now steady start to the season. Although Taylor’s current deal is due to expire next
I READPaul Koller’s letter in the Guardian, August 18, and was concerned to note his claims that he ‘emailed all the Liberal Democrat Councillors except for Bev Theron’ and did not receive any reply. This is incorrect. As the Liberal
A PILOT scheme to help people towards greener living and cheaper energy bills is still on offer to hundreds of residents in the town. Groundwork Cheshire’s ‘Green Doctors’ have been handing out free home assessments to Weaver Vale and Muir Housing
SUPPORTERS are writing to the Government in a bid to keep libraries safe. Will Charlton, from Friends of Northwich Library, is writing to culture minister Ed Vaizey, after Government figures were released that show national library use is in
WITH disruption on your doorstep and long traffic delays, it is easy to forget what United Utilities is working to achieve in Middlewich. Forty homes in Booth Lane and Cross Lane have been affected by 30 years of flooding and the water giant is determined
FIONA Harrison, one of country’s finest 1940s-style entertainers will be singing for Middlewich’s Second World War weekend - and the Guardian has teamed up with the town council to promote its competition to give away two pairs of tickets. The special
A man has been killed after his motorcycle collided with a HGV in Winsford. Police were called to the incident on Swanlow Lane around 5.05pm yesterday evening. The rider of the motorcycle, a 53-year-old man local to the Winsford area
WITTON Albion have signed utility man Paul Harrison from Blue Square Bet North promotion hopefuls AFC Telford United. The versatile 25-year-old made his debut for the Wincham Park club in their Evo-Stik League Division One North clash with Warrington
YOBS are targeting empty houses in Weaverham. Police said ASBOs could be on the cards after residents reported youths breaking into boarded up properties in Village Close and smashing windows. PCSO Karen Nixon, from Weaverham’s Neighbourhood
A LITTLE boy who suffers from a rare disease has bounced back after a kidney transplant to take part in a national sporting event. Joe Sudlow, 6, of Litham Way, Winsford, had little hope of survival before he was born after doctors discovered
WITTON Albion have rescheduled three of their Evo-Stik League Division One North matches. Their trip to Cammell Laird has been brought forward to Saturday week, September 11, kick off 3pm. Paul Ogden’s men are at county rivals Woodley Sports in the
THE Verdin Arms is set to become a family affair when it opens under new management this week. Married couple, Steve and Karen Martin, will be reopening the Nantwich Road pub this Friday, and plan to put family at the heart of their business by appointing
THE Crewe Kings speedway team is to be commemorated in the town after 35 years, with a plaque unveiling on Friday September 17 at 6.30pm at the Kings Arms on Earle Street. On hand to perform the honours will be Colin Tucker, the Kings’ first captain
A TOWN centre park is being restored to its former glory by two local councils and an environmental charity. Refurbishment work has now begun at the Victorian sunken garden in Alsager’s Milton Park, which once belonged to Milton House, a private residence
A NANTWICH man is one of a 14-strong gang of drug dealers jailed after being caught flooding the area with cocaine. The gang, the rest of whom all come from Ellesmere Port, have been jailed for more than 60 years between them. David Lunt, 51, of Pickering
A CREWE man guilty of abusing a 22-month-old child has been jailed for six years. Michael Quilty, 27, was sentenced to four years for scalding the toddler and four years for causing fractures, to run concurrently, and a further two years for neglect
CREWE car firm Bentley Motors will reveal its new vision for the Continental GT next month with a unique online showcase. The studio lights will be switched on and the cameras will start rolling at 3pm on Tuesday September 7. The week-long event will
