CREATIVE GRADUATES SET UP GALLERY SHOP
ARTS graduates will be showcasing their wares in Stockport Market Place, as part of the town centre’s Portas Pilot. Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is taking over the l...
Colliery site work
WORK is progressing on plans to build 500 homes, a community centre and 18-berth marina on the site of a former colliery in Leigh. Taylor Wimpey Manchester will be developing the...
Portas ‘Town Team’ line-up
MEMBERS of Stockport’s official Portas Pilot ‘Town Team’ – who will be responsible for shaping and running the town centre – have been announced. It will comprise two ma...
Altrincham Garden Centre digs in to help NSPCC
Altrincham Garden Centre is one of 49 garden centres across the country to team up with the NSPCC and help raise vital funds for vulnerable children and families. The Garden Cent...
Alty gets 148,057 slice of High Street Renewal pie
Altrincham is one of only seven towns across the country to receive a slice of the Government's 1m High Street Renewal Award, which recognises the innovative ways high streets are...
Hale increasingly popular destination
Blackstone Solicitors is moving into new offices at Campaign House, 8 Cecil Road, Hale. It has taken a suite of 1,526 sq ft on a ten year lease at an annual rental of 28,000. Bl...
Baking duo are set for food festival
BRITAINS favourite baking duo, Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood, are to return to the Bolton Food and Drink Festival. The Great British Bake Off judges are back by popular demand af...
MPs summer warning
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham is urging people across the region to be carbon monoxide safe this summer, as the camping and caravanning season approaches. Members of the public are bein...
Students cook up a storm
BURY College Catering and Hospitality students have struck gold. They achieved their success in the Le Culinaire Francais Inter College Cook and Serve Competition to become the mo...
KENNETH GETS FREE SWIMMING FOR LIFE
A BOX of chocolates, a bunch of flowers and free swimming for the rest of his life were the order of the day for Kenneth Collins as he approached his 90th birthday. The gifts were...
Schools take up quiz challenge
FIVE local high schools will be going head-to-head in Wigan & Leigh Colleges new and exciting Inter-Schools Quiz Challenge. Schools will each send five Year 10 pupils to the Coll...
Exhibition for O50s
GOLDEN Years Road Shows are holding an exhibition for the local over 50\'s at The Holiday Inn Hotel in Bolton Centre on Friday 26th April. Proceeds raised on the door and inside t...
Helping groups to help communities
GRANTS worth 2 million have been awarded to groups who support local residents in a wide variety of ways. Bury Council has allocated 669,000 for each of the next three years to ...
Art students display work
ART and Design students from Bury College have had some of their work on display at The Met. The second year students created a publicity pack for a fictional performer as part of...
In Brief
TRIBUTES have been paid to the long-standing chairman and president of the Cheshire Show John Platt, who has died at the age of 82. Mr Platt was also a chairman and long-standing g...
Air cadets make a splashing success
MEMBERS of Congletons Air Training Corps took the plunge and raised more than 900 when they entered the annual Swimathon organised by the towns Rotary Club. A total of 22 cadet...
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Blooming great launch
CONGLETON youngsters celebrated the national launch of Britain in Bloom by sowing seeds and planting seedlings to create edible herb and vegetable gardens for the community to enjo...
THUMBS UP FOR MILLVIEW
Stockport Councils Short Breaks Respite Service based at Millview in Marple has recently been given the thumbs up following a recent inspection. The unannounced routine inspect...
Photo award
STOCKPORT photographer Eleanor Bennett has won the Young Environmental Photographer of the Year (under 18) Award. She now has two of her works Travelling Through and Car Damage...
YOUNG ACHIEVERS RECEIVE DUKE OF EDINBURGHS AWARDS
YOUNG people from Stockport celebrated receiving The Duke of Edinburgh\'s Award at a presentation evening at the Town Hall. Over 200 young people attended the event from schools, ...
1m boost for cyclists
CYCLISTS in Stockport will benefit from funding of 1.15 million to improve safety along the busy A34 Kingsway and in Cheadle village centre. Following a successful bid to the Dep...
CHEADLE CHARITY TRUSTEE AWARDED MBE HONOUR
A LONG-STANDING trustee of Cheadle-based charity, the Together Trust, has been awarded an MBE for his charitable work. David Claxton was presented the accolade in honour of his wo...
Nuisance bikes to be crushed
TWO off-road motorcycles have been seized after being ridden illegally. One bike was being used on the public highway and the other was in Reddish Vale Country Park. The bikes wil...
Charity runners urge support for NSPCC
STOCKPORT resident, Steven Johnson, along with friends Jimmy Stevens and Adam Beaumont, are in training for the 2013 Bupa Greater Manchester Run on 26 May, and are urging runners w...
Facelift for Shelters
STOCKPORT Air Raid Shelters are to temporarily close for improvement work. The museum closes on May 2 but when it re-opens on May 22 visitors will be able to enjoy improved facili...
Ada celebrates 100th birthday
ADA Hill, who attends the Whitehall Resource Centre, has celebrated her 100th birthday. Following a celebratory lunch at the centre, Ada was presented with a birthday cake and a b...
COMMUNITY DIGS IN TO LAUNCH GREEN BUSES
LOCAL community representatives have come together to mark the launch of 40 environmentally friendly hybrid buses in Stockport, with a tree planting ceremony. MPs Ann Coffey and ...
MUMS ARE GOING PLACES WITH WEEKLY GET-TOGETHER
SEVEN months ago young mum Amy Lacy admits she was feeling a little bit isolated. The 19-year-old from Golborne says with nine month-old Lacie-May and two year-old Kylan to look ...
WINNING CHEF’S GOURMET EVENING
A SPECIAL gourmet evening helped celebrate the culinary skills of one of Bolton’s up and coming young chefs. Lee Brown was recently crowned Lancashire Young Chef of the Year 201...
WATER WHEEL GETS PLAQUE
THE old water wheel located on Bury Road, Edgworth has recently been fitted with a plaque to briefly explain its history. The 14 feet diameter wheel was used to power the Blackro...
Best traders
THE best three ‘Good Traders’ across Wigan Borough have been named. The top 40 businesses signed up to Wigan Council’s ‘Good Trader’ scheme attended the annual awards c...
Back to the Future at Bedford
PAST students from Bedford High School made a welcome return visit to their old alma mater to share their experiences of the world of work. Three former students – Anthony Gree...
Howe Bridge strikes gold
HUNDREDS of green-fingered volunteers are celebrating after the area once again swept the board at the prestigious North West in Bloom finals. The boroughs gardeners picked up a ...
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BOLTON youngsters are being asked to learn the art of knitting and join in with a charity challenge to help raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Children are being invited to...
Charity boosted by grant
A CHARITY that allows pensioners in Leigh to lead more active and independent lives has received £20,000 to help continue its work. Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link helps around ...
Apprentice programme
THE National School Sport Apprenticeship programme was developed by Active Synergy, a training provider based in Leigh but working across the North West. It sees educational estab...
JAM moves to Leigh
JUST About Musicians Community Project began life six years ago with a summer school in a small parish hall in Billinge. The aim is to help 11 to 18 year old boys and girls, who ...
Voices of Africa on song
AN internationally ac- claimed children's choir brought the songs and sounds of Africa vibrantly to life when they made a triumphant return to Leigh's Bedford High School. The Pea...
Bin it right
RESIDENTS in Leigh are being reminded to ‘bin it right’. Huge savings have been made since changes to waste collections were made last year. But with spring round the corner,...
Top of the tots!
BOLTON & Wigan toddler groups are being asked to show they are ‘Top of the Tots’ by entering the UK’s biggest parenting awards. The prestigious competition, run by Britain...
From Russia with love...
CHILDREN at Belmont’s small village school have been enjoying a taste of Russia. Five students from the Bilingual Education Centre, Moscow worked alongside Belmont Primary Scho...
Turnpike Community Theatre
THE aims of Turnpike Community Theatre, since its formation in 1984, have been to foster interest, participation and study of the arts within the Borough particularly making the ar...
In Brief
LEIGH Centurions star Ryan Brierley with open a Family Gala Day on Saturday 18th May at Dooston’s Park, Butts Bridge. Lots of local community groups and volunteers will come toge...
Pupils taught life-saving skills
YOUNGSTERS were taught life-saving skills by firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service during a visit to their school. Crews from Bolton Central Fire Station s...
Prizewinning pupils pick Bedford High
TODAY was the best day ever, guess why, that's right, I was there. I was at Bedford High School and it was amazing! These are the opening lines of a special report into life at ...
MP champions education for all
ATHERTON MP Julie Hilling has backed a campaign which highlights the crisis in global education, especially for disabled children. Ms Hilling has given her backing to The Global...
Eco kids make rest green with envy!
AS Leigh gears up for the next stage in its recycling revolution, local schools have been commended for leading the way towards a truly green borough. 92 per cent of all Wigan Sch...
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A LANDMARK school building will be demolished to make way for housing. Wigan Council has given the go-ahead for the 100-year-old former Kingshill Special School in Tyldesley town c...
Scary netball for youngsters!
TYLDESLEY Netball Club invited local primary school children to sample some scary netball to mark Halloween. Club organisers will be pushing these sessions over the next few weeks ...
FAMOUS CHEESE IS TOAST OF THE TOWN
LEIGHS world-famous cheese is coming back to the shelves, 20 years after it was last produced. Renowned for its taste since the 13th century, Leigh Toaster has returned thanks to...
African kids all smiles thanks to local dentist
Kenyan youngsters see toothpaste and brushes for first time at school built by Altrincham couple........African children thought Christmas had come early when kind-hearted dentist...
Law student steps up to remove leprosy stigma
A BOLTON law student, who won an opportunity to travel to India with The Leprosy Mission, is spreading news of disease, disability and discrimination to music lovers at a gig night...
Care boss becomes eyes of cricket loving blind fan
Ian Helsby, Managing Director of Bluebird Care Trafford has just returned from an unusual break away. Not from work, but certainly from the usual care at home that his company prov...
Christmas Fayre
BRAMALL Hall is holding its 18th annual Christmas Gift Fayre on Tuesday 30th October. Residents are being encouraged to get into the festive spirit by attending the popular event w...
Foster thanks
STOCKPORT Council held a special event to recognise the important contribution made by sons and daughters of local foster carers. Research shows that the relationship between the...
RESIDENTS THANKED FOR SITE FEEDBACK
STOCKPORT Council has thanked local residents and community groups for their comments on the draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for the Woodford Aerodrome Opportunity Site...
Salute Our Super-Heroes
A TRIO of heroes from Congleton have been honoured by the community for their courageous life-saving efforts after a horrific car crash. Aaron Pugh, Chris Stokes and Davi...
BATTLE IS ON TO SAVE THE GREEN BELT
CHESHIRE East leader Michael Jones led a council team that met with Housing Minister Nick Boles and Communities Secretary Erick Pickles to discuss growing concerns about un...
LOCAL TEAM WINS TOP AWARD
EAST Cheshires Macmillan End of Life Care Team picked up a top honour in the organisations annual excellence awards. The awards celebrate the outstanding work c...
FIRE SERVICE FUTURE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
CONGLETON MP Fiona Bruce MP met Cheshires Chief Fire Officer Paul Hancock as a public consultation was launched on the future of the service in the county. The shake-up coul...
Golf day tees up 4,000 for nursery
BUSINESSES from across Cheshire and Staffordshire came together to help a nurserys first ever golf day go with a swing. More than 4,000 was raised for the Newcastle-Under-Ly...
Empire medal for fundraiser Edna
ALSAGER Charity fundraiser Edna Weatherby has been officially honoured for her years of inspiring volunteer work with The British Empire Medal. The award is in recognition of ...
The Bulls Head charity event raises over 2,000
THE Bulls Head in Congleton have raised over 2000 for Macmillan Cancer Research. Hosting a fantastic event for local families. Starting at 1pm the event which wa...
Put your house in order
CHESHIRE East Council is getting tough with the owners of unsightly empty homes. The crackdown is the latest round of an ongoing campaign to help bring more houses back into u...
Peacemakers starts new concert season
HOLMES Chapel Singers and Orchestra got their 27th season underway with a concert featuring the Peacemakers by Karl Jenkins. The work was premiered at the Bridgewater Hall i...
Open day is a hit
ASTBURY- B a s e d Brook Farm Interiors hosted its first open day to get people into the Christmas spirit and declared the event a resounding festive success. ...
Congleton Garden Centre
AVISIT to Congleton Garden Centre at Christmas time is a must. Located on Moss Road on the southern edge of town adjoining the beautiful Cheshire countryside, you are sure to...
Finneys Pet Foods
FINNEYS are Congleton's pet care specialists with simply everything for your pet. Located on Antrobus Street, the store is packed with a wide range of pet product...
De Laceys
DE Laceys Tapas Bar is ideally located in the Historic Town Hall right on the High Street in Congleton. The popular caf bar is open Tuesday to Saturday and every Friday evenin...
Cheshire Lady
CHESHIRE Lady are the premier designer ladies lingerie and swimwear store. Situated on Mill Street in Congleton, the business is known throughout Cheshire for its quality prod...
R.J. and J. Moore
R J and J Moore Moores on Mill Street are well known as a quality local Florist and Fruit and Vegetable Store supplying the finest produce, many sourced from local supplier...
Delia Metcalfe
DELIA Metcalfe Ladies and Childrens Fashions were established eighteen years ago in Congleton, and years later a second retail outlet was launched in Leek, Staffordshire.
Everythings Rosy
Finding the ideal Christ- Everythings Rosy mas gift is made easy at Everythings Rosy as the store stocks a wide selection of gifts that add that personal touch, from candles...
VINTAGE CROP DESPITE THE RAIN
during the growing season one of Europes most northerly commercial vineyards has produced a tonne of sweet grapes. Although its harvest was only a third of the si...
In Brief
A GROUP of music technology students from Stockport College have organised a charity gig. A Shot i The Dark features James Collins, Moose Patrol, Kerry Rowell and Second Nature. I...
Largest cereal brekkie creates world record
Trafford Council and Lancashire County Cricket Club have officially been named Guinness World Record holders after organising the largest cereal breakfast ever held, on the day tha...
New youth group is drawing a crowd
THURSDAY evenings are never dull on Leigh\'s Higher Folds Estate... Fun, games, arts and crafts and much more are all on the menu at the new weekly sessions at Higher Folds Commun...
Poetry champ
THE search is on for the poetry “laureate” of Bolton. Entry is free and, like all the other winners, the Bolton “laureate” will get their work published in the National Po...
VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ARE CELEBRATED
AN awards ceremony has been held to celebrate the achievements of Stockport volunteers and community groups. Councillor Mark Weldon, Stockport Councils Executive Member for Suppo...
Free pitches
FIVE free pitches are available on Stockport Market for budding small business owners who want to make their mark and bring a new product to the boroughs shoppers. Through a schem...
School to hand out free uniforms
A SCHOOL is handing out free uniforms to help hard-pressed families beat the recession. Stockport Academy will kit every new student in their own blazer, tie, jumpers and PE kit, ...
Gold standard
TWO Stockport Air Cadets have recently returned from a royal date at St James Palace where they received their Gold Duke of Edinburghs Awards, the highest level Duke of Edinburgh...
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Big Bake cooks up a treat
YOUNGSTERS from across Congleton cooked up a real treat in a Big Bake to mark Fairtrade Fortnight. The event, held at Eaton Bank Academy, was organised by the Congleton Fairtrad...
BROWNIES TAKE ON RED NOSE CHALLENGE
BROWNIES from Heaton Chapel proved they were up for a challenge by backing Blue Peter presenter Helen Skeltons bid to set a new world record while raising vital funds for Comic Re...
And the winner is Finneys Pet Foods
This Easter the local retailers in Congleton have made a great effort despite some wintery conditions to get behind the Easter Campaign organised by Cheshire Borders Independent an...
Mums the word...
DOTING daughter Nia McKiernon honoured not only her mother but her grandmother during a special Mothers Day concert at Greenbank School Nia, aged 6, from Hazel Grove, led the Gre...
Call goes out for volunteers
A CHARITY that helps young peoples reading is appealing for volunteers to help its work in Cheshire and Staffordshire. Beanstalk the charity formerly known as Volunteer Reading...
Pupils are Jungle VIPs
PUPILS from Brabyns Preparatory School in Marple, recently performed their adaptation of The Jungle Book to packed audiences at the Art Theatre, New Mills. Parents and families we...
Mercians to parade
THE Mercian Regiment will parade through Stockport on Thursday 13th June. The 1st Battalion of the Mercian Regiment (Cheshire)has recently returned from a tour of duty in Afghan...
3m Centre gets OK
PLANNING permission has been granted for a new, state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre at Manchester High School for Girls. The School is investing 3million into the project, and the...
VILLAGE BAND AIMING TO BE BEST OF BRITISH
FOR the second year in succession Hawk Green Brass Band (Marple) has qualified for the National Finals of the British Brass Band Championships. Last September, under the guidance...
A perfect venue for wedded bliss
CONGLETON Town Hall opened its doors for a Wedding and Bridal Fayre filled with style and great ideas for those looking to tie the knot. This springs big event was bigger and bet...
Police chiefs youth ambassador plan
CHESHIRES Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is looking to appoint a Youth Ambassador to improve links between young people and the police. He has been holding various meet...
Help restoring our history
RESTORING historic buildings to their former glory can be a costly business - but help is at hand thanks to the Moorlands Partnership. Grants of up to 4,000 are available to indi...
Safety pledge despite services funding cuts
FIRE chiefs in Cheshire say they are confident they can continue to protect local communities - despite major cuts in their Government funding. Members of the countys Fire Author...
Samia launches Starlight Stomp
CORONATION Street and Dancing on Ice star Samia Ghadie has officially launched East Cheshire Hospices Silver Starlight Stomp. The hospices flagship fundraising event on Saturday...
Council tax freeze boost
PEOPLE living in Staffordshire Moorlands will not face increased council tax bills after councillors agreed to freeze levels for the fourth year running. The district council met ...
MP enlists stellar support for financial education campaign
SUPERWOMAN Shirley Conran has joined forces with Fiona Bruce to bring opportunities for financial education and training to young people beyond the classroom walls. Following t...
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SANDBACH Voices choir gave its first concert of the year at St Michaels church in Crewe with a range of choral music to entertain the audience. A CONGLETON-based charity has re...
Good ideas brewing in Sandbach chats
SANDBACH traders and retailers came together to talk about promotions in the town and to share ideas to drive the local economy forward. Town centre manager Amanda Wagg, pictured,...
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Bus changes on the timetable
A NUMBER of changes for the Congleton Beartown Bus Network have been announced by service operator Bakerbus of Biddulph. The changes come in effect on Monday April 15 with the re-...
Cost of Lyme Green probe revealed
THE independent investigation into Cheshire East councils ill-fated Lyme Green project has cost the Sandbach-based authority 225,000, it has been revealed. That is the bill for ...
Fair puts future for young people firmly in focus
NATIONAL Apprenticeship Week was celebrated in style as Macclesfield College held a very successful Apprenticeships and Employers Fair. The free event attracted members of the pu...
Charity fashion evening takes off with style
YOUNGSTERS from Alsager School proved a hit on the runway at a glittering night of prom fashion at Manchester Airport. They were taking part in a supersonic fashion night strutt...
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Whiteout! Blizzards cause chaos
HIGHWAYS crews worked around the clock to help clear roads blocked by drifting snow as an icy arctic blast greeted the arrival of spring in Staffordshire and Cheshire. Gritting an...
Fight begins to save Mountview
HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition to keep a respite care home in Congleton open. The growing campaign to secure the future of the Mountview Community Support Centre also l...
Katrina wins USA college place
BRILLIANT academic Katrina Davies is heading for the United States after winning a place on The Sutton Trust Programme to promote opportunities for bright British students at top A...
Skys no limit for Team Julie
THREE members of staff from Stockport Homes East Area Housing Office braved a sponsored tandem skydive from 15,000 feet, raising 1500 in memory of former colleague and friend, Ju...
TLT receive Biffa plaque
THE Tyldesley Little Theatre autumn project finally came to an end when they were visited by representatives from the grant providers Biffa Award. Members of the popular Tyldesley...
Treble success for nurses
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed its national reputation as a nurse training centre with three Student Nursing Times Awards. It was the only organisation in the UK to ...
In Brief
A GROUND breaking ceremony has taken place to mark the official start on site for a new 1,000 space multi-storey car park next to Stockport Train Station. The new car park is part ...
Pension reform fury
HOUSE of Commons Library research re- leased by Hindley MP Yvonne Fovargue reveals the true cost of pensions reforms to over 2,100 women in the area who are set to lose out. 2,1...
Alarm bells are ringing
BOLTON Council is warning residents against cold callers offering a grant for burglar alarms. A lady in Horwich recently received a phone call advising of a grant in her area for ...
READER GROUP ARE WORD PERFECT...
Local MP Andy Burnham had an interesting visit to the Golborne branch of the Compassion in Action charity where a reading group meets every Tuesday morning. This group belongs to...
LANGUAGE AWARD
A STOCKPORT primary school has won a prestigious national award from the Spanish government for its excellent standard of Spanish language teaching. Children and staff at High Lan...
Garden Centre sees charity cash growing
MARPLE Garden Centre in Stockport is one of 49 garden centres across the country to team up with the NSPCC and help raise vital funds for vulnerable children and families. Marple...
The Reds come marching in
ROONEY, Scholes, Van Persie, Giggs... They\'re all famous Manchester United football stars, famed for their winning ways. So, when a group from the world\'s most famous club came...
New rail link worries taken up by Burnham
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham is seeking an early meeting with the Transport Secretary after hearing the concerns of people in Lowton about HS2. Mr Burnham called a public meeting at Lowt...
STUDENTS ARE RED NOSE MAKEOVER DRIVING FORCE
MOTOR vehicle students from Bolton College have put their skills to the test, transforming a second hand car into a slick ride, all in the name of charity. The body and refinish...
Cadets bang on target
STOCKPORT Air Cadets have recently had the opportunity to experience the fun-filled sport of Clay Target Shooting, something that many of the Cadets had not experienced before. Th...
Pets can feast for free
THE Willows Veterinary Group in conjunction with Royal Canin is offering free bags of cat and dog food to pet owners visiting their Pets in the Park event which is to be held at Ma...
READER GROUP ARE WORD PERFECT...
Local MP Andy Burnham had an interesting visit to the Golborne branch of the Compassion in Action charity where a reading group meets every Tuesday morning. This group belongs to...
SPLASH FOR CASH BRINGS IN 2000
THE swimming pool at Tyldesley Pelican Centre was awash with when 66 fundraisers of all ages took the plunge in aid of charity. The Swimathon was organised by the Rotary Club of...
Bouncing Britain
LOCAL folk are being asked to sign up to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust by getting one million people nationwide bouncing on the same day. Get Britain Bouncing is call...
WANDERERS CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S HEART HEALTH
WANDERERS’ stars have been spreading the healthy heart message to local children. The community programme is being run by the Bolton Wanderers Community Trust thanks to a £9,00...
Childrens hospice plan for former HQ
A NEW 1 million childrens hospice caring for terminally ill youngsters is to be opened in Radcliffe. Plans have been unveiled to turn the former Bury Hospice site, in Dumers Lan...
Leisure centre to be demolished and replaced
CASTLE Leisure Centre and the towns former police headquarters are to be demolished and replaced by a supermarket. Council chiefs have unveiled ambitious plans to redevelop Irwe...
Focus on libraries
A SERIES of focus groups has been arranged for residents to give their views on plans to modernise and remodel Burys libraries. The plans include retaining all the libraries and ...
Adding to SIs bra mountain
To mark International Womens Day Soroptimist International of Leigh & District held a fundraising evening at Leigh East Rugby Club in aid of Breakthrough. As well as a fun fille...
On the right road
THE vision of a new link road for Congleton delivering vital jobs and improving the environment has been raised in Parliament. The towns MP Fiona Bruce spoke about the propos...
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Leave our home alone!
CAMPAIGNERS battling to keep a respite care home in Congleton open have handed over a petition signed by more than 1,700 local people. The delivery of the signatures to Cheshire E...
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Food festivals menu of fun
CONGLETON is gearing up for its annual festival of food and drink which aims to serve up a recipe of summer fun and attract thousands of visitors to the town. Now in its fifth y...
WANDERERS PAY RESPECT
Players from Bolton Wanderers visited Bolton College to give its annual RESPECT campaign a boost. Bolton College launched its RESPECT campaign earlier this year, with the aim of e...
BOLTON ONE GETS ROYAL APPROVAL
BOLTON’S £30m flagship health, leisure and research centre, Bolton One, has been given the royal seal of approval. Princess Anne visited Bolton to unveil a commemorative plaque...
STUDENT LIVES OFF £1 A DAY TO TACKLE POVERTY
A STUDENT from Bolton is living off £1 a day for five days to support a project that tackles poverty in Bolivia. Emma Haslam, 21-years-old, will travel to Bolivia in July to work...
Nikole wins shopping vouchers
NIKOLE Partington from Leigh was the delighted winner of our Spinning Gate Shopping Centre competition that ran in our March issue. Nikole wins 65 worth of shopping vouchers to s...
Top artists work goes on display
A NEW exhibition at the Turnpike Gallery, Leigh showcases the work of one of Britains most established artists. Gillian Ayres Works on Paper is a touring show from Alan Cris...
LEARN to succeed
A BACK to basics approach to learning which puts good behaviour and a positive attitude first is proving to be a real winner with students and staff at Lowton Church of England Hig...
Boarders bid for a bigger skate park
SKATEBOARDING could be about to get a whole lot better if the young people on wheels have anything to do with it. Since Ashtons Jubilee Park opened three years ago the ramps and...
PILOT SCHEME TO GET YOUNGSTERS INTO WORK
BOLTON College is piloting a pioneering new work experience scheme, which will help prepare 16 to 19-year-olds for employment. Working in partnership with the Department for Educa...
Samia steps out in style
DANCING on Ice star Samia Ghadie is swapping her skates for running shoes as she strides out for a much-loved Cheshire charity later this month. The Coronation Street actress is a...
Samia steps out in style
DANCING on Ice star Samia Ghadie is swapping her skates for running shoes as she strides out for a much-loved Cheshire charity later this month. The Coronation Street actress is a...
Mayoress backs fitness drive
CONGLETON Mayoress Sally Ann Holland showed her support for a local fitness drive as she cheered on local people taking part in a special workout session. The Mayoress came along ...
Hunt is on for new chief exec
CHESHIRE East is about to start interviewing for its new Chief Executive as it moves to complete its revamped senior management team. The Sandbach-based authoritys interim Chief ...
In Brief
CRIME in Cheshire is now at its lowest rate since 1990, new figures have revealed. The statistics show a five per cent fall in all recorded crime in the county, with 3,245 fewer vi...
Cheers to Lauras purple patch
TWO award-winning Congleton food and drink producers have teamed up to serve up a winning recipe for success. Preserve maker Purple Laura is working on a range of recipes using th...
Markets Springing into life
SANDBACHS popular markets are taking part in the national Love Your Local Market initiative. After taking over responsibility for the town\'s markets, Sandbach Town Council has...
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Telly star Charles makes an appearance
CHARLES Hanson from TVs The Antiques Road Trip knows a bargain when he sees one. Hes been filming for the show at the Victoria Mill Antique and Collectors Centre at Foundry Bank...
In Brief
STAFFORDSHIRES Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis was quizzed about the future of policing in Biddulph when he attended a question and answers session in the town. He was...
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Planting day sows the seeds of success
A TEAM of keen volunteers dug deep to ensure the success of Congleton\'s Big Planting Day. The sun shone, and more than 170 plants were put in by the Congleton Food4Free team at...
Rotary Club Charter Night
THE Rotary Club of Astley staged their 23rd Annual Charter Night at Le Rendezvous restaurant, Astley. With more than 100 people in attendance, a splendid evening\'s entertainment ...
Kirklees Trail is survey winner
THE recently revamped Kirklees Trail is proving more popular than ever, according to a new survey. Figures show that usage of the trail has jumped by 45% in two years, according ...
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HOME Bargains is creating up to 40 new jobs with the opening of a 500,000 flagship store in Bury. The Mayor of Bury, Cllr Joan Grimshaw, cut a ribbon to officially open the store ...
Free e-book service
MEMBERS of Burys libraries can now get 24/7 free access to a wide selection of e-books. This new service, provided through Overdrive, gives access to around 700 titles, from popu...
Spring Clean for Prestwich
PLANS are under way for a great day in Prestwich on Sunday 19 May as Local In Prestwich (LIP) business group marches on with their plans for The Big Spring Clean. The group are as...
Centre anniversary
GUESTS turned out in force for a party to mark the 10th birthday of Bury Cancer Support Centre. Staff invited 120 patients, former patients, trustees, fund- raisers and community...
Walks in May
BURYS rangers are celebrating spring by leading two circular walks which coincide with The Ramblers Get Walking Week. The first walk is on Sunday 5 May, leaving Burrs Country P...
Museum in line for top art honour
INNOVATIVE plans to take art to the Chinese have resulted in Bury Art Museum being shortlisted for a national award. The museum has been nominated in the Trading and Enterprise ca...
Joining forces to give local youngsters a job
BURYS largest private sector employer is working with Bury Council to open up the workplace to seven more youngsters who have been struggling to find a job. This is the second ti...
Shefali joins charity Board
SHEFALI Talukdar, managing partner of Bury based law firm Clough & Willis, has joined the Board of Trustees of Forever Manchester the community foundation for Greater Manchester....
STUDENT SCOOPS NATIONAL AWARD
WIGAN & Leigh College student Joseph Rendle has been awarded a prestigious national award in recognition of his aptitude to study. The 18-year old from Hindley, has a visual impai...
How to get your finances in order
LEIGH residents are being given another chance to get their finances in order with a popular free course being run by a local church. Members of Sports Village Church in Leigh, wh...
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STOCKPORT Council is working with families and carers to help raise awareness of autism and the many different effects it can have on peoples lives. An event for people wanting to...
Flood scheme
WORK has started on the construction of a new flood alleviation scheme in Marple Bridge. Investigations by Stockport Council into flooding incidents at the site highlighted the ne...
BIKERS DELIVER EGGS
HUNDREDS of enthusiasts from Roughleys Bikers roared into Cheadle to deliver Easter eggs to young people at the Together Trust - one of the North Wests oldest and largest childre...
POPULAR COURSE ENABLES NEW MIDWIVES TO DELIVER
TWO ACCESS students at Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College have been offered sought after university places to become midwives and fulfill their ambitions of a new career caring fo...
AWARD WINNING ACTRESS TAKES DIRECTORS CHAIR
A NIGHT on the Tiles is the final play of the latest season at Tyldesley Little Theatre and is billed as a thoroughly enjoyable comedy, written by Frank Vickery. This show wil...
YOUNG PUB CHEF AIMS TO SERVE UP A WINNER
TALENTED young chef Lee Brown will be tickling the taste buds of top chefs in a bid to win a prestigious county competition. At the tender age of 21 Lee has just started as head c...
Fashion students show creative flair
WIGAN & Leigh Colleges Fashion students have used their creative flair to design outfits from recycled mens shirts. The second year students gratefully received the shirts as a ...
Atherton snappers win photo competition
THE annual competition between Leigh & District camera club and Atherton and District Amateur Photographic Society has taken place. This year it was Leigh\'s turn to host the comp...
County show prepares to celebrate its 175th anniversary
CHESHIRES biggest country event is gearing up to celebrate its 175th birthday this summer. The county show promises another action-packed experience for the 80,000 visitors who w...
Library celebrates World Book Night
CONGLETON Library pulled out all the stops to celebrate World Book Night with a special programme of public readings and a free book for every visitor. Thousands of volumes were g...
County police chief advertises Youth Ambassador post
CHESHIRES Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has officially started the search for the countys Youth Ambassador. He is advertising the post, set up to be a link between you...
Youngsters show enterprising spirit
CHILDREN from primary schools across Alsager showed off their spirit of enterprise at a special event in the town. Teams from Cranberry, Pikemere, St Gabriels and Excalibur Prima...
Crufts success for Paige
CONGLETON High School pupil Paige Jepson is celebrating after her success in the worlds most famous dog show. Year 11 student Paige took part in the Young Kennel Club National Do...
Comp winners
THE lucky winners of our electronic cigarette competition, courtesy of Crystal Vapours, in last months edition were: Angela Hughes of Abram Wigan and Doreen Crowfoot of Leigh....
College has its own aura
STUDENTS and staff at Wigan & Leigh College discovered what their auras had to say about them at the Colleges recent open evening. Local aura photographer Howard Minton was invit...
Young musicians raising the roof
THE Congleton Youth Orchestra hit the high notes as it delivered a fine evening of musical entertainment in the town. A host of local dignitaries were in the audience at Congleton...
Scooting along for Fern
A GROUP of Congleton-based fundraisers are well on their way to raising 20,000 for one of the regions childrens charities after a marathon two-wheeled trek. The 18-strong group...
Biddulph firm backs charity challenge
BIDDULPH firm Bakers Coaches is supporting a Staffordshire companys big charity challenge. Bakers is providing transport to support the Churchill China Doing it for Dougie driv...
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Cash boost for Rubys Fund
CONGLETON childrens charity Rubys Fund received a welcome 750 boost thanks to the efforts of a local firm. Q-Railing recently conducted a comprehensive questionnaire to gain in...
Yankie doodle is dandy!
SANDBACH Voices final concert of its season promises to be an all American extravaganza. The performance, on Saturday May 18 at Sandbach High School will see the choir joined by ...
Coronation fun aiming to be a royal success
SANDBACH aims to crown a happy and glorious summer with a series of events to celebrate the Queens Coronation 60 years ago. The events, organised by the town council, follow on f...
In Brief
SANDBACH Gymnastics Club has received a 1,000 grant from the Co-operatives Community Fund. The money will be used to help buy new equipment. HUNDREDS of pairs of socks collecte...
Museum offers free entry
FOR the first time in its ten-year history Congleton Museum is offering free entry to visitors. The change has been made to allow the museum to keep the rate rebate available to i...
Andys message is inspirational
AUTHOR, campaign veteran, triple amputee and motivational speaker Andrew Reid gave pupils at Sandbach School an inspirational lesson in determination and courage. The 2010 Mille A...
Firefighters are honoured
CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service presented 24 of its staff with medals for long service at a special ceremony attended by the countys Lord Lieutenant David Briggs. Firefighters w...
Sandbach festival hits top gear
THIS years Sandbach Transport Festival proved a roaring success attracting visitors from across the UK. Large crowds lined the route of the traditional procession through the t...
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THE British Heart Foundations Charity Dance takes place on Saturday May 4 at Congleton Town Hall. The night includes cabaret entertainment, a live band and a disco. Tickets are 1...
Science Fair proves a hit
SANDBACH High Schools Science and Technology Fair has been hailed a success by staff and pupils. The event took place as part of the national Science and Engineering week and stu...
SCHOOL PCS PROJECT WINS MAJOR AWARD
A PIONEERING project that has provided hundreds of children and young people with after school activities is the best there is in the North Westand thats official! Nowt2Do?, whi...
