A CHILDREN'S swimming school has been granted permission to open up at Barons Quay, while a coffee shop has outlined what its signage might look like. Puddle Ducks, which runs classes for children aged up to 10 years old, is hoping to convert a
A TRAILER for the BBC’s new War of the Worlds TV drama, which was partially filmed in Great Budworth, has been released. Film crews descended on the village in April last year and transported it back to the Edwardian era as aliens attack from the
A COLOSSAL feat to upgrade 27,000 metres of old gas mains in Winsford has begun. Some of the old metallic mains dating back to the 1940s have helped heat thousands of homes since the 1940s. Cadent, which manages the north west’s gas mains,
1874 Northwich have announced that free entry to matches is available to anyone with a mental health condition. Through the football club's relationships with charities, a welcome awaits at the Townfield ground and support is available. "As
AFTER a bruising defeat to the top of the league Glossop last week, Winnington Park wanted to show the large home crowd they were in with a chance this season and in contention for a promotion spot when they entertained Leigh. However they succumbed
LEADING driveway company Oltco has launched a franchise in Northwich. Nick Evans will take the reins, delivering resin driveway solutions including innovative eco-friendly 'Recycle Bound' to the town and surrounding area. Nick, who has almost
DETECTIVES have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with an aggravated burglary incident in Northwich. Around 12.40pm on Tuesday, September 17, an unknown man knocked on the front door of a house in Beswicks Road.
THE world's first jet engine was tested in secret in the 1940s in Wincham. Loud noises were heard coming out of a mysterious building known as F2 in the grounds of the New Cheshire Salt Works. Employees had signed the Official Secrets Act so
A WAR memorial smashed into pieces in Delamere is back in its rightful place after being expertly repaired for free by a Winsford company. Residents who discovered the stonework, which stands next to St Peter’s Church, believe it was hit by a car
NORTHWICH welcomed back Tom Wood against his former Warrington team — and he was on the winning side by 27-3. Other notable returns to the side were Chris James and the ever youthful Jan Cartman who along with Chris Heywood provided a strong bench
STUBBORN and resolute defence helped Vics hold on to claim three points at Rylands. Steve Wilkes' side had to come from behind in Warrington, with Jamie Reed's penalty securing victory after Tom Kilifin had cancelled out an opener from Rylands'
A WOMAN trapped in a car after it ended up on its side was rescued by firefighters. The accident happened on Bostock Road in Middlewich. Firefighters were called shortly before 10pm last night. Crews used special cutting equipment and worked
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a small wood fire in Winsford. Crews were called to a small fire in the open on Cassia Green Lane in Marton shortly after 6pm last night. A local ranger had made the call as he had been burning a pile of wood and was concerned
AN application to build a new home onto the side of another has been rejected by council planners. The proposal had outlined a new four-bedroom home built as an extension to the existing 311 Manchester Road – thought to be a house in multiple occupation
FAMILIES are being given the chance to make some money to help cushion the cost of Christmas. Middlewich mums Katie Mulhern and Claire Field are organising a children's clothes and toy table top sale. Claire said:"For one parent families Christmas
NORTHWICH small business owners have called for the issues affecting their trade to be addressed. The issues in question were raised by Gaynor Sinar, founder of the Northwich Independent Retailers Association, on behalf of traders during this month
A MAGICAL evening is being held to raise vital funds for a Winsford charity. The Spirit of Christmas at Chester Cathedral on Friday, November 29 features an array of TV and film actors performing festive readings and songs. Previous celebrities
