HOW marvellous that the common good has been so well served by council and shopowners to transform the shopping corner on Central Avenue, Orford, beyond all recognition. Graffiti painted over, rubbish bins provided, the scrap and scrub on the green area
I WRITE on behalf of members of the Risley Independent Methodist Church to thank the police for the excellent planning and organisation of Padgate Walking Day on Saturday, June 26. The manner in which all the officers carried out their duties was outstanding
WE are now in Kosovo and I am still on the scrounge for yet more bits and bobs for the children. It was good to finally get into the country. I was videoing some of it yet when I saw grown men cry, I stopped as they will be my memories or nightmares.
HEARTLESS thieves have marred a charity's fundraising venture by stealing cuddly toys destined for a tombola stall. Burglars struck in the early hours of Tuesday at homes for adults with learning difficulties in Lyster Court, Oakwood. The houses are run
A SUMMER safety campaign is warning people of the dangers of cooling off in reservoirs. Jan Murray, of Warrington based North West Water, said: "Reservoirs are not swimming pools and have dangers that may not be obvious. Because of their depth and steep
THE people of Sankey might have been getting the strangest feeling that they were being watched this week as they went about their daily business. For the huge, previously blank wall of the giant Crown Cars building - the former Fairclough flour mill
BACK when Margaret Matthews was a girl, Queen Victoria was coming to the end of her distinguished reign. Since then Margaret, who lives at Heather Croft Nursing Home in Longbarn Lane, has lived through two World Wars and countless history-making events
IDENTICAL twins Ben and Matt Lyon have had a head start in their quest for stardom, thanks to an appearance on TV's the Big Breakfast. The pair from Twiss Green Lane, Culcheth won through to the finals of the show's search for a supermodel competition
OLD soldier Arthur Clarke, after seeing his young comrades perish in battle, never collected his war medals. Years passed before 82-year-old Arthur again considered applying for his honours, earned for World War Two service in occupied Europe and later
KIND hearted people from Bewsey and Whitecross are topping new charts issued by Warrington Volunteer Bureau which show the most helpful people in the town. More people from that ward than any other part of the town have put their name forward to help
YOUNG thugs are running wild in a sleepy Warrington village, wreaking havoc on residents and motorists. The trouble started in earnest in March when, as reported in the GUARDIAN, £5,000 worth of 'bullet-proof' glass at St Helen's Church, Hollinfare, was
THERE wasn't a cloud in the sky for the 71st Glazebury Gala on Saturday. A huge number of visitors enjoyed the floats, fancy dress competition and games which took place on Glazebury Primary School field. The best float contest was won by the village's
PUPILS from Penketh High School were due to take part in an eco-friendly race at Silverstone racing circuit, yesterday. A team of four, David Jones, 14, John Wotham, Chris Jevons and Mark Roberts, all 15, have built their dream machine using a standard
ONE of the first GI brides to leave Warrington and make her home in America has died at the age of 81. Vera Diehr, nee Whiting, met her husband John at RAF Burtonwood when she worked in the Women's Auxiliary of the RAF. He was a Master Sergeant in the
ALL Betts are off as far as who the new presidents of Warrington Rotary and Inner Wheel will be this year. Police Community Safety Officer, Detective Sergeant Dave Betts and his wife, Glenys, who is area manager for the Cheshire Building Society, will
PLANS to create an artificial sports arena at William Beamont High School have scored with councillors. Education chiefs have been given permission to install 10 synthetic pitches, floodlighting and fencing at the Long Lane school by Warrington Development
EXCLUSIVE BY SUZANNE ELSWORTH BARBECUE celebrations to mark the 51st birthday of the NHS left a nasty taste in the mouth for more than 200 people when they were struck down with a mystery stomach bug. Two Founder's Day picnics were held in the hospital
MAY I, through your paper, convey a message to the thief who stole my son's bicycle from our path on Saturday night. I just hope that when you are older and maybe a parent yourself, you don't have to witness the upset of a young lad who has had his month
I WOULD like to know who decides upon the routes taken for those taking part in the Warrington Walks? The route decided upon for those taking part in the walks from St. Alban's Church was appalling. The school children, teachers and helpers had already
WITH regards to the item on traffic calming in Gainsborough Road, in GUARDIAN's July 2 edition. Of course traffic was travelling at acceptable speeds, there were placards on every lamppost proclaiming: "Slow Down", "Speed Kills" and "Speedcheck In Force
A TEENAGER who suffers from cancer is set to jet off on the holiday of a life-time thanks to the efforts of one of his neighbours. Michael Murray, aged 17, of Granston Close, Callands, has wanted to go to Florida all his life and thought he would never
LAST minute touches are being made to a centre which looks set to become the hub of community life in Longford. Residents have turned painters and decorators to revamp former shop premises and flats at the corner of Sandy Lane and Northway. Home to a
CAMPAIGNERS for a second entrance and exit to the Header House site at RAF Burtonwood have won their fight. Residents wanted another access point to protect them from heavy goods and plant traffic during the construction of the urban village. Developers
A WARRINGTON priest has been invited to take up one of the most prestigious positions in the Church of England. The Reverend Lesley Bentley, of St Philip's Church, Westbrook, has been chosen to become an Honorary Canon of Liverpool Cathedral - only the
THE MUM of a little boy who fell in the River Mersey has praised the children who saved him from certain death. Little Oliver Lea, aged 4, was riding his bike off Mersey Walk, Latchford, when he toppled into the water. Four youngsters, Matthew Lee, aged
A WARRINGTON singer is set to hit the big time after being signed by a major record label. Former Padgate High School pupil Kerry Katona, aged 18, is a member of the new teenage girl band Atomic Kitten who are preparing to perform on the world stage after
AMATEUR photographer Alan Dye may be getting international acclaim for his prints, but he doesn't think he'll take it up as a profession. Since retiring from his civil service job Alan, aged 61, has indulged his passion for photography from his home on
SPECIAL attention will be paid to the future health of frogs and toads as well as tadpoles and newts before a new house is built near an ancient wood in Appleton. Borough council ecologist Dr David Bell has asked for an amphibian survey before plans to
READ all about it - junior newshounds from Padgate grill the town's finest literary minds. The team of school-age super scoops proved they knew the "write" stuff as they worked to produce a newspaper as part of Book Week activities at Padgate High School
A 56-year-old man was knocked down and killed by a train at Winwick, transport police have confirmed. Investigations are still continuing into the death of Ernest Dickinson, as a result of the incident near Watery Lane in the early hours of Monday morning
A WARRINGTON couple who celebrate their Golden Wedding today believe there's no secret to their successful marriage, they've just been lucky. Former newsagents Ken and Joan Rogers, of Hollybank, Moore, first met whilst they were both working at the Alliance
ODOUR improvement works at a controversial landfill operation could provide a breath of fresh air for people living in Great Sankey and Penketh. Works totalling £242,000 are due to start at the huge Gatewarth site after a bid to control gas emissions
