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Cheshire | Archive | 2002 | January

Stories for 17 January 2002

Congleton News

Ambush ordeal

THUGS armed with baseball bats were stunned as a terrified motorist pulled off an amazing escape from an ambush. more...

Attacker stalked 14-year-old girl

DETECTIVES are appealing for the public's help in catching a middle-aged man who attacked a teenage girl. more...

Parking dilemma

BOROUGH councillors will have to consider the implications of keeping car parking free if they vote against introducing charges. more...

Job losses are looming for council staff

COUNCIL staff are due to lose their jobs as their bosses seek to save £1 million over the next four years. more...

Young musicians get the chance to record a CD

WOULD-BE musicians are to be offered the chance to record their own CD under a new charity initiative. more...

Superstore work starts

CONGLETON'S long-awaited new Tesco supermarket alongside the Clayton Bypass is due to be completed by the beginning of June. more...

A testing time for foodstuff

LLOYDS Pharmacy in Alsager is promoting specialised tests it offers as part of a national awareness day. more...

Louise looks on the light side of life

SUPER slimmer Louise Cunliffe has been snapped up for a photo shoot with Britain's leading tabloid newspaper. more...

Taxi rank fracas led to facial surgery for victim

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a late-night assault in Congleton town centre. more...

Get tough on dog fouling

ANGRY mum Angela Lewis is calling on dog owners to clean up after their pets. more...

Margaret leaves after 20 years

INFANT school pupils are pictured helping retiring teacher Margaret Wrigley open her farewell gifts. more...

Congleton Sport

Langley's praise for defensive heroics

CONGLETON Town's back line won praise from new boss Kevin Langley this week for their part in Saturday's superb away win. more...

New boss confident Vics can beat the drop

KNYPERSLEY Vics new boss Terry Greer is confident his side will pull themselves clear of the wrong end of the table. more...

Suspensions deal double striking blow for promotion challengers

ALSAGER Town boss Greg Clowes has been dealt a double blow in his bid to win promotion. more...

SOS to save the Bears

FOOTBALL fans are being urged to help save their club from being thrown out of the league. more...

Congleton Whatson

Ridgeriders trio Biddulph folk club

FOLK fans are being invited to Biddulph Folk Club to enjoy a rare feast from a trio of talented musicians. more...

Ron's fund-raiser appeal

ALSAGER civic leader Ron Tyson is appealing for support for a grand raffle. more...

Crewe News

Alex fans Sunday lunch

ALEX fans will be singing 'Vindaloo', this weekend. more...

Little change in jobless stats

EMPLOYMENT figures released for January show little change from this time last year. more...

Newton News

ARCH RIVALS SQUARE UP

HERITAGE campaigners are waiting with baited breath to see if work will finally begin on one of Newton's most historic buildings after a three-year wait. more...

THE Newton and Golborne Guardian will be blowing out 80 candles on its birthday cake next month, and we are that hoping other people celebrating special occasions falling in the same week will share their stories with us. more...

Police hunt gnome thieves

THIEVES stole a range of garden ornaments from a house in Market Street last weekend. more...

Panto supplies the bear necessities

PANTO fans have been piling into Earlestown Town Hall to watch Goldilocks and the Three Bears this week. more...

New horizons for health in Newton

PATIENTS in Newton and Earlestown are set to benefit from the formation of a new organisation responsible for primary health care. more...

Bid to beat bogus collectors triggers campaign

A COUNCIL campaign is hoping to stamp out any illegal street collections in the Newton and Earlestown area. more...

Youth justice scheme plea

VOLUNTEERS in Newton and Earlestown are being recruited to take part in a groundbreaking scheme aiming to reduce crime among young people. more...

Website inspiration is sought

NEWTON and Earlestown residents are being asked what information they would like to see on the borough council's new environmental health and trading standards website. more...

Fresh hope for families

A SUPPORT group for relatives of problem drinkers is due to meet at Newton Community Centre in Park Road South on Wednesday, January 30, from 1.30pm-3pm. more...

Cash aid for communities

COMMUNITY groups targeting deprived neighbourhoods in the Newton area may be eligible for a Community Chest grant. more...

More rats are on the prowl

PEST control experts have recorded a seven per cent increase in the number of complaints about rats in the borough. more...

Help to make learning fun

THE borough council's Help Your Child To Learn courses start this month. more...

Youngsters help feathered friends

NEWTON'S feathered friends received a helping hand on Sunday at Mesnes Park's bird box and feeders event. more...

Crucial decisions to be made

SEVERAL key decisions affecting Newton and Earlestown are to be discussed by the borough council's executive between now and April 30. more...

Rip-off gangs target homes

HOMEOWNERS in Newton and Earlestown are being urged to beware of gangs of workmen operating across the area. more...

Heartless youngsters in funeral scam

RESIDENTS in Haydock are being targeted in a scam carried out by youngsters, who have been knocking on doors pretending to be collecting money for their uncle's funeral. more...

Motorist hurt in diesel spill

A MOTORIST was taken to hospital when his BMW collided with three parked cars following a diesel spillage in Newton. more...

Police launch hunt after pub arson

A HAYDOCK pub was the target of an arson attack in the early hours of Sunday morning. more...

Dogs are left feeling pretty chipper

A CAMPAIGN to help canines came to Earlestown Market on Wednesday. more...

Plan ahead for jubilee jaunts

PEOPLE in Lowton and Golborne hoping to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee are being urged to apply for permission from the council in good time. more...

Cameras put crime in focus

CLOSED circuit television captured nearly 600 incidents across Lowton, Golborne and the rest of the borough between May and December last year. more...

Show off your good cause

REGISTERED charities in Newton and Earlestown are being offered free sites at the St Helens Show. more...

Home raid

BURGLARS stole a video, mobile phone and personal items from a home in Penkford Street, Newton, on Tuesday. more...

Warning over stereo thieves

THIEVES stole a CD player from a car in Fairclough Street car park in Newton on Tuesday between 4pm and 4.30pm. more...

Hard-working carers can go to the top of the class

EMPLOYEES at Linear Park Residential Home tasted success as they were presented with certificates from Halton College on Tuesday. more...

True grit leads to high praise

GRITTERS and bin men in the Lowton and Golborne area have been praised for their hard work over the Christmas and New Year period. more...

Newton Saints

Sigh of relief echoes round Knowsley Road

SAINTS fans can breath a sigh of relief this week as Paul Wellens agreed in principle to sign a three-year extension to his Knowsley Road contract. more...

Newton Sport

Luckless Golborne pick up a point

MID-CHESHIRE Soccer League leaders Golborne made the trip to Chester on Saturday but they left lady luck at home. more...

Runcorn News

The key to stop 'hook' burglars

POLICE are warning residents that hook and cane style burglaries are rearing their head again in Halton. more...

St Helens Letters

Buses are a hazard to kids

HAVING read your article in the Star of January 3, about how the police at Rainford have become concerned that the build up of parked cars on Rufford Road during school opening and closing times could cause an accident. more...

Don't be unfair

I AM writing in response to the 'Parents Should Supervise' letter. I myself am one of those students you refer to in your letter and I think you should know that it is only a small minority of students that drop litter. more...

Winter sports

CONGRATULATIONS to St Helens Council for providing Earlestown and District with a host of free winter sports venues. more...

Home thoughts

I would like to get in touch with some old mates from Clinkham Wood like... Brian Howard, Billy Rankin and the Haggerty family from Gerrards Bridge. more...

St Helens News

Faces of our brutal world

THESE are the nightmare faces of a new dimension in violence gripping St Helens today. Last week's Star front page portrayed the bruised and battered image of defenceless pensioner Alma Swindells, a victim of a violent mugging. more...

Delight at the double

TEENAGER Julie Walker received a double helping of festive joy when she gave birth to twin daughters just before noon on Christmas Day. more...

Mobile thefts are soaring

MOBILE phone thefts soared in St Helens last year, mirroring the picture nationwide. Police have responded by launching a new initiative to arrest the dramatic rise. more...

Mast plan toppled

RESIDENTS in the Birchley Road area of Billinge are celebrating after a planning application for the siting of a mobile phone mast within the nearby sewage works was rejected. more...

Civic salute for Saints

SUPER Saints will come marching in next Friday (Jan 27) when the rugby league giants will earn a civic salute with the presentation of the Freedom of St Helens to the club. more...

Christine makes a proud salute

A SUTTON MANOR woman whose grandfather died in a wartime bombing raid has paid an emotional visit to Stretford police station to see a memorial to him. more...

Neighbours' pitch protest

ANGRY neighbours in Haydock are concerned at the council's proposal to dispose of land at the bottom of Wagon Lane for the provision of playing pitches, changing rooms, a clubhouse and car parking facilities. more...

Facing up to the impact of youth crime

VOLUNTEERS are being sought across the borough in preparation for the launch of a ground-breaking scheme that aims to reduce crime among young people by tackling it head on... which could see young offenders having to sit down face to face with their victims. more...

Witness scheme in volunteer plea

A SERVICE aimed at supporting witnesses appearing at St Helens Magistrates Court is to be launched - but volunteers are needed to get it up and running. more...

Play area torched

POLICE have pledged to step up patrols in a bid to catch vandals who are targeting a popular children's play area. more...

St Helens Sport

Town stay on track

Glossop NE 1 St Helens Town 2 more...

ARL round-up

Fixtures, Saturday, January 19National Conference Division One: Thatto Heath v Wigan St Judes.North West Counties Premier Division: Barrow Island v Pilkingtons, Ince Rose Bridge v Haydock, Portico Panthers v Shaw. Division One: Blackbrook v Adlington Rangers, Widnes Albion v Bold. Division Two: Haresfinch v Heysham Atoms. Division Three: Haydock A v Bamber Bridge, Culcheth v Hare & Hounds. Division Four: Rochdale Mayfield A v Thatto Heath A. Division Five: Adlington A v Blackbrook A, Pilks A v Accrington, Clock Face v Widnes Albion A, Rylands A v UGB, Widnes Ball v Haydock B. Division Six: Billinge v Widnes St Maries A. Results: National Cup 1st round: Blackbrook 20 Hensingham 2, Thatto Heath 26 St Maries 20. NWCL Premier Division: Pilkingtons 21 Portico Panthers 30. Division One: Adlington 24 Bold 14. Division Two: Haresfinch 35 Wigan St Judes A 8. Division Three: St Helens Vine 18 Haydock A 4, Hare & Hounds 18 Leigh Miners A 26. Division Five: Haydock B 40 Adlington A 14, Standish 26 Clock Face 6, Blackbrook A 26 UGB 26. Division Six: Langworthy A 24 Billinge 16. more...

Cup revenge is sweet for Brook

Blackbrook 20 Hensingham 2 more...

Hounds' agony

Hare & Hounds 18 Leigh Miners A 26 more...

Holders given a fright

Thatto Heath 26 Widnes St Maries 20 more...

Bold's hopes stick in the mud

Adlington 24 Bold Miners 14 more...

Saints' cubs fed to the Wolves

Warrington Wolves 48 Saints 4 more...

St Helens Combination

BILLINGE booked themselves a Hospital Cup semi-final place against York, proving too strong for Nogs Head with Pilkington netting twice for the visitors. more...

Winning weekend for Crusaders

Woolston U18s 6 Thatto Heath Crus 26 more...

Houghton's special seals it for Sidac

CHAMPIONS Sidac closed the gap on leaders Owens Corning with a 2-1 win in the Premier Division top of of the table clash. Sidac sealed the win with a fantastic second half performance with Mike Clark and Neil Houghton finding the net. more...

LSH go on points spree

Morley 15 Liverpool St Helens 55 more...

Hull of a loss dents Park's promotion hopes

Hull Ionians 18 West Park 11 more...

St Helens Whalley

Agony of the basin-crop ritual

IT wasn't much fun for a kid to be subjected to the dreaded haircut ritual of bygone years. It was a humiliating process, the after-effects pain of which could last for days on end. more...

Shirley: Fiver a spot superstar!

THE night superstar Shirley Bassey performed at Burtonwood for a mere tenner has been brought back into memory's spotlight by retired steel erector Jimmy Kennedy. more...

Is it time to drop the Anthem?

AT one time, the playing of the National Anthem was very much part of everyday life. more...

Warrington Business

Hungarians learn from our economic success

TRADE between Warrington and Hungary was boosted after a delegation from the city of Pecs came over on a visit hosted by Business Link Cheshire and Warrington. more...

Appointed director at Daresbury

PROFESSOR John Helliwell, has been appointed as director of synchrotron radiation science at Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington. more...

Baker Tilly in £150m merger

BAKER Tilly, which has a branch in Warrington, has announced a merger with HLB Kidsons which creates the eighth largest accountancy firm in the UK with annual fees in excess of £150m. more...

Mysteries unravelled

THE role of the European parliament was explained to members and guests at a Warrington Chamber of Commerce and Industry lunch by Sir Robert Atkins, north west MEP. He also spoke about the introduction of the Euro and the impact of the future enlargement of the European Union. more...

Contract secured

WARRINGTON-based JLJ Engineering Services has secured a £400,000 contract with fibreboard company Tri-wall, part of DS Smith International packaging and paper group. more...

Done and dusted

CSE Space Management, of Hardwick Grange, Woolston, Warrington, has completed a contract worth more than half a million pounds with the Honeywell Group, Manchester. more...

New show on road

BUSINESS Express, based at Hardwick Grange, Woolston, Warrington, has invested in a fleet of 300 new delivery vehicles. more...

Tour of the universe

THE possibility of life on Mars or anywhere else in the solar system will be among topics explored by Dr N Lister of Rossall Observatory in a lecture with the title "Grand Tour of the Universe" at Daresbury Laboratory on January 25. more...

Time for a laugh

THE De Vere Daresbury Park Hotel, Warrington, held a "thank you" dinner for businesses which supported them during their multi-million pound re-development. More than 20 senior directors attended the event. Guest speaker was Barry Roberts, TV comedy scriptwriter. more...

Warrington Features

Are the Pyramid's secrets the key to a healthy life?

HEALING secrets of the ancient Egyptians which emerged as recently as l997 after new chambers were discovered in the Great Pyramid have been brought to Warrington by David Clarke of Runcorn Road, Moore. more...

Keep cellulite at bay the model way with Swiss treatment

THERE'S a chance to kick-start any flagging New Year resolutions about shaping up with a Swiss treatment for cellulite which helps top models to keep inches and fat at bay. more...

Green issues prove a winner for writer Francis

LYMM author Frances Hancock won the Christmas competition trophy awarded annually by the Society of Women Writers and Journalists. more...

Free tickets for stitch craft show

THE Knit, Stitch and Creative Crafts Show North West takes place from February 14 to 17 at G-Mex, Manchester, and we have 10 pairs of tickets to give away, worth £130. more...

Slope off and enjoy a piste of the action!

THE snow and ice may now have disappeared, but every week is still a winter wonderland for one group of alpine enthusiasts. more...

Warrington Green

Recycling mission

WARRINGTON'S waste chiefs are on a mission to meet strict Government targets for recycling and a massive study is underway which will outline the plans for the future. more...

Channelling good ideas

A NEW initiative has been launched to help schoolchildren protect the environment and save money. more...

Watching the woodlands

A MASSIVE programme of work is to take place in Warrington's woodlands this year. more...

Top birds!

WHAT will be the top bird spotted in the town's gardens this year? more...

Green fingers?

THE town's top gardeners are invited to show off their talents - and help raise cash for charity. more...

Explore spaces

GET out and about in the town's green spaces with a little help from the ranger service. more...

Country beauty

TAKE a look at the beautiful countryside around Walton with the rangers from Walton Hall Gardens. more...

Stroll out

RISLEY Moss rangers are doing their bit for our feathered friends at a family event on Sunday, January 27. more...

Winter wander

TAKE a winter wander around Sankey Valley this Sunday, January 20, with the rangers from Bewsey Old Hall. more...

Warrington Letters

Our sincere apologies

A response from Warrington Borough Council to letters on last week's Points of View. more...

Town's churches need to wake up and bring word of God to people

THANK YOU so much to the person who handed in my cash card to the Yorkshire Bank in Warrington last Friday. It's heart warming to know that there are some honest people about. more...

Time to look at our absurd sanctions relating to cannabis

LAST month the Liberal Democrat MEP, Chris Davies, made a political protest, which led to him being formally arrested for possession of cannabis. Although we do not support his deliberate breaking of criminal law we do support his campaign to raise the public awareness of the absurdity of the current sanctions regarding the possession and consumption of cannabis. more...

Santa says a big thank you to town

WARRINGTON'S only dancing Father Christmas would like to thank the public of Warrington who contributed to their Christmas Sleigh Appeal. I and my fellow Lions really enjoyed our nights out prior to Christmas and hope the children also got a lot of pleasure from our visit to your houses. more...

Thank you for being so considerate to me

MAY I say a huge thank you to the lovely woman in Boots on Monday who allowed me to go in front of her in the queue at one of the busy tills? more...

Firework fan should brush up on his law

Everyone, even Firework Fan from Latchford, is entitled to a hobby or pastime. Who are we to judge them in their chosen leisure activity? What really aggravates me are people who pursue their hobbies without due regard to other people's social rights. more...

Forget Alice in Wonderland, we live in Cloud Cuckoo Land!

WARRINGTON is geographically in "Alice in Wonderland" area and financially in "Cloud Cuckoo" land. more...

I think the bin men did a good job actually

With reference to the "dustmen" may I just say would anyone out there have liked to collect the refuse in the conditions that abounded just after New Year? I think not. more...

I needn't have looked further than the market!

AFTER shopping around for hours looking for a man's waterproof coat and suitable patti-tin for small cakes and Yorkshire puddings, I found both items in Warrington Market. more...

Warrington Locallife

Sporting future thanks to grant

THE future looks bright for youngsters in Bewsey, Dallam and Westy with news of a huge Home Office grant that will open up a range of opportunities. more...

Together we can get things done!

WHITECROSS:: more...

Talent on tap!

LATCHFORD: more...

Holy water

BEWSEY: more...

Share a cuppa!

LATCHFORD: ST HILDA'S Mission Church, Latchford, is holding a coffee morning today, Thursday. more...

Peeking into primary school's past

LATCHFORD: more...

Warrington Lymm

Bob looks forward to his Arctic role

THE adventure of a lifetime awaits one Thelwall teenager who is being helped to achieve his dream by fellow villagers. more...

Apartment blueprints cause anger

PLANS for new apartments in Lymm have been branded 'unacceptable' by a councillor. more...

Support for safer route to schools

A FOOTPATH which has been unusable for many years will receive a New Year facelift in Grappenhall that may lead to a safer route to the village's schools. more...

Author remembers being legless in Lymm!

LYMMLESS and Legless, one man's view of life in Lymm in the 1960's has been put into print - warts and all. more...

Foul called on Lymm dog owners

LYMM Parish Council has agreed to produce a leaflet on the problem of dog fouling in the village. more...

Villagers take protest to the streets

THE streets of Lymm are set to grind to a halt this Saturday morning with Hour of Protest II. more...

Festival dates announced

THE dates for this year's Lymm Festival have been announced - and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. more...

More homes

PLANS have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council for 17 houses to be built on land next to the Farmers Arms, at the corner of Rushgreen Road and Sandy Lane, in Lymm. more...

Musical interlude

THE music group at St Peter's Church in Oughtrington is holding a concert on Saturday, January 26, at 7.30pm. The concert is an opportunity to enjoy the talents of the group as members perform solo and ensemble pieces. more...

Church date for classics

MUSIC in Lymm springs back into action next month with a piano concert at Lymm United Reformed Church. more...

Bell feat

THE bells at St Mary's Parish Church will be heard once more this weekend. more...

Wood grant

LYMM Parish Council has donated £350 to the Woodland Trust and will have 10 trees dedicated and planted in Spud Wood. more...

Picture this

BUDDING David Baileys can join the first annual photographic competition at Lymm Leisure Centre. more...

Warrington News

Brave Dylan is in need of love

ONE of the north west's leading adoption agencies is appealing to people in Warrington to offer a new home and a new start to one brave toddler. more...

Nice to see you... it's the generation game!

A LEADING disability adviser in Warrington is celebrating the birth of his first grandchild - who is the fifth generation of his family still to be living in the town. more...

Big thank you to TA soldiers

SOLDIERS at Warrington's Territorial Army barracks have been given an official 'thank you' for their charity efforts. more...

Successful first year for PISCES

THE PISCES Research Trust has celebrated a successful first year, raising just short of £10,000 for scientific studies of Evans syndrome. more...

School builds towards a bright future

PUPILS and staff at Old Hall Primary School are celebrating the completion of building work on five new classrooms. more...

RSPCA aims to expand Slutchers Lane site

THE RSPCA is requesting permission to expand the facilities at its Slutchers Lane site. more...

Windfall will transform street scene

THE streets are set to become a safer and more attractive place for Whitecross residents following the Government's announcement of a huge investment in the area. more...

Pupils learn about town Mayor's role

STUDENTS at Chaigeley School in Thelwall had a historical visit with a difference this week when Warrington's Mayor, Clr Jeff Richards, dropped in. more...

Police's work in the spotlight at meeting

FIND out more about the work of a police traffic officer at the next meeting of the Warrington branch of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. more...

MEP's smoking scare tactics bid

A WARRINGTON Euro MP is calling on Health Secretary Alan Milburn to introduce graphic illustrations on cigarette packets in a bid to urge smokers to quit the habit. more...

So, you think you know all about the euro, do you?

The New Year marked the biggest cash changeover in history with 12 EU countries out of 14, embracing and celebrating the euro. more...

Is farm club still worth fighting for?

URGENT community action is needed to save a once-thriving amenity, which faces certain closure unless people are prepared to make use of it. more...

Passengers enraged as Arriva axes bus services on two 'integral routes'

PEOPLE living in Woolston could be left stranded when bus company Arriva closes its Warrington depot in mid-February, cutting vital services to the area. more...

Campaigners force MoD to back down

RESIDENTS in Burtonwood are claiming victory over the developers of the new Chapelford Urban Village. more...

Martin meets his new flock at St Philip's

A CONGREGATION in Westbrook has welcomed the arrival of a new vicar. more...

Calling time on teen vandals

GREAT Sankey residents are calling for action to combat the ongoing problem of anti-social behaviour by youngsters in their area. more...

Investigation closes village post office

VILLAGERS in Croft are without a post office while an investigation takes place into its management. more...

Stadium For Sale?

A TOP flight Rugby Union club is again being courted to share the town's new £8m stadium with Warrington Wolves. more...

'Stadium share won't mean a club merger'

WARRINGTON Wolves will not be merging with any other clubs to form a 'super power', says the Wolves' chief executive. more...

Council continues to play key role in pushing new stadium

WARRINGTON Borough Council is continuing to play a key role in the development of Warrington Wolves' new community stadium which is to be built adjacent to a Tesco superstore on Winwick Road. more...

TOWN Hall staff with a healthy appetite are being given a helping hand with their New Year's resolut

Warrington Borough Council is holding a week of lunchtime activities next week to advise employees about healthy eating. more...

Nursing

home closed more...

Cooker firm set to shed more than 100 staff

MORE than 100 jobs look set to be lost at the Warrington base of a cooker manufacturer. more...

70 jobs to go as firm shuts town depot

SEVENTY jobs are to go at the end of this month when a distribution depot in Warrington closes down. more...

Chopping down

the family tree more...

TV cameras move into village for Jubilee celebrations

TV companies are set to flock into Warrington this month to obtain exclusive footage and information for documentaries on the Queen's Golden Jubilee. more...

Legalise prostitution says health chief

A LEADING health chief from Warrington will appear on TV tonight, Thursday, to promote the legalisation of prostitution. more...

Verdict expected in drugs ring case

A CALLANDS man accused of being part of a £ multi-million drugs ring was awaiting the jury's verdict as the Guardian went to press. more...

Hope for new leads in Baby Callum case

THE harrowing case of a newborn child found murdered in woodland in Warrington was the focus of a TV documentary. more...

Sharks beware - the Ryfields mob is on its way!

ALWAYS up for a challenge, future residents of the Ryfields retirement village have already booked their next momentous expedition. more...

Former farmgirl Jessie is 105 years young today!

JESSIE Rimmer reaches an amazing milestone with her 105th birthday today, Thursday, and will be celebrating with a party at the Old Vicarage nursing home in Burtonwood. more...

Oh brother, where art thou?

A CANADIAN man is searching for the brother he has not seen for more than 45 years. more...

Charity in drive for more helpers

A CHARITY which benefits isolated elderly people in Warrington is searching for volunteers with a bit of drive. more...

Have your say on trains

RAIL users in Warrington are being invited to have their say about Virgin Trains' services at a public meeting next week. more...

Committee to

discuss possible ban on HGVs more...

Death knell sounds for asbestos-ridden homes

THE fate of asbestos-ridden homes on the Blackbrook estate in Padgate has been sealed, after a decision was made to blitz the buildings, leaving residents 18 months to be rehomed. more...

Major revamp for trains and rail timetables

RAIL services in Warrington are set for a major overhaul this year with state of the art trains and more efficient timetables to be introduced at Bank Quay station. more...

Beaten up over cigarettes and £5

A WOOLSTON man was beaten unconscious by a vicious thug on Friday night - and all over a packet of cigarettes and £5 in pocket change. more...

Prison drug supply bid

A MAN tried supplying an inmate at Risley Prison with cannabis, a court has heard. more...

A happy ending for animals!

ANIMAL lovers will be pleased to know that a Warrington Guardian appeal has helped to re-home six furry creatures that were being looked after at the town's RSPCA branch. more...

Trip to the seaside for safety bosses

COMMUNITY safety leaders in Warrington have defended their decision to hold a special conference in a Southport hotel. more...

Where's the birds?

A PUB will be welcoming some unusual punters this month as garden birds fly in for an altogether different pub lunch. more...

Claire aims to get youths into action

WARRINGTON Youth Action has appointed a new co-ordinator to take charge of projects up-and-running in the town's schools. more...

Faithful Tony finds a new home in Warrington

A DOG which stood guard beside his dead owner for two days has been found a new home in Warrington. more...

Present stolen in four-on-one street attack

A TEENAGER had a gold bracelet stolen by a gang of thugs in Orford on Christmas Day. more...

Fire caused by discarded cigarette

A MAN was taken to hospital following a house fire in Woolston on Sunday. more...

Fury as listed house is reduced to rubble

THE demolition of a listed building in Warrington town centre has sparked anger among conservationists. more...

Man suffers broken jaw during violent attack

A MAN suffered a double fracture to his jaw when a group of abusive vandals turned violent. more...

Indian silver collection is jewel in museum's crown

JEWELS from India were on display at Warrington Museum last week as pupils from Woolston High School embarked on a morning of metalwork sculpture. more...

Teenage thugs kick and rob woman

A WOMAN was the victim of a gang attack in Birchwood last week as she was walking home from a night out. more...

Can you help to find missing Stacy?

A TEENAGE girl from Croft who has been missing since the weekend has been made the subject of a police appeal. more...

Section of Manchester Road to close

at weekend more...

Firefighters

issue warning over grill pans more...

Rail passengers set to benefit from Quay investment

BANK Quay station is set to receive a long overdue facelift as a study has been commissioned to examine potential improvements to the existing site. more...

Water way to start the day!

THE national curriculum is thirsty work for pupils at a Latchford School. more...

Village power cut triggers flood of calls

MORE than 50 homes in Lymm were left without electricity for six and a half hours on Monday night after a power cut. more...

Contractors 'might lose' gritting deal

THE company responsible for gritting Warrington's roads could lose the contract following the festive farce which hit the town. more...

Hospital is on target to meet the Government's waiting lists pledge

WARRINGTON Hospital is on track to achieve Government targets after it recorded another waiting list fall. more...

Jobs growth jubilation for Warrington

WARRINGTON is officially a boom town when it comes to employment growth, according to findings from a national survey which places it second in the UK. more...

Town centre is plunged into darkness by fault

TOWN centre buildings were left without electricity on Monday after a fault involving a power cable. more...

Supportive volunteers are wanted

A CHARITY which helps victims of crime is looking for volunteers. more...

Flats are left smoke-logged

A WHEELIE bin was set on fire in a block of flats in Orford last Sunday night. more...

Soccer aces have a ball

FOOTBALL enthusiasts at Longbarn Community Primary School had a treat in store this week when they got to spend the afternoon with professional football coaches. more...

Warrington Obituaries

MRS LOUISA MIRIAM PEACEY

Mrs Louisa Miriam (Minnie) Peacey, wife of the late Mr Harry Peacey, died on November 1, aged 79. more...

MRS EDRIES ANN GREEN

Mrs Edries Ann Green, wife of the late Mr Arthur E K Green, died on November 26, aged 95. more...

MR ALFRED BUTLER

Mr Alfred Butler, husband of Mrs Doris Butler, died of heart failure on December 15. He was 83. more...

MRS KATHLEEN McCORMICK

Mrs Kathleen Christine McCormick, wife of the late Mr George William McCormick, died of cancer on December 13 at Warrington Hospital. She was 67. more...

MRS VIOLET MAY GODBER

Mrs Violet May Godber, wife of the late Mr L. Godber, died of heart disease on December 10. She was 75. more...

MRS DOREEN DUMBILL

Mrs Doreen Dumbill, wife of Mr Albert Dumbill, died of breast cancer on December 6. She was 63. more...

MR KENNETH GLOVER

Mr Kenneth Glover, husband of Mrs Beryl Glover, died of carcinomatosis on December 5. He was 75. more...

MRS CATHERINE SNUTCH

Mrs Catherine (Kitty) Snutch, wife of the late Mr Joseph Snutch, died of myocardial infarction on December 18. She was 76. more...

MR RAYMOND COWSILL

Mr Raymond Frederick (Fred) Cowsill, husband of Mrs Harriett Cowsill, died of heart failure on November 23. He was 72. more...

MRS IVY JOHNS

Mrs Ivy Johns, wife of the late Mr Richard Johns, died of bronchopneumonia on December 13. She was 85. more...

MR ERIC KENNEDY

Mr Eric Kennedy, husband of Mrs Alice Kennedy, died of heart failure on December 13. He was 80. Mr Kennedy, of Cyril Street, was a lifelong resident of Warrington. He was employed as a fork lift truck driver at Thames Case Ltd until retirement. more...

MR ARTHUR DEARDEN

Mr Arthur Dearden, husband of Mrs June Dearden, died at home on December 9. He was 75. more...

MR ERIC BASFORD

Mr Eric Basford, husband of the late Mrs Iris Lilian Basford, died at St Rocco's Hospice on December 16. He was 81. more...

MR JOHN JACK BIRCHALL

Mr John Jack Birchall, husband of Mrs Alice Birchall, died of heart failure on December 9. He was 74. more...

MRs DOREEN WAREING

Mrs Doreen Wareing, nee Ashbrook, wife of the late Mr William Wareing, died on September 6 after a long illness. She was 77. more...

MRS MABEL BELL

Mrs Mabel Bell, wife of the late Mr Frederick Bell, died of myocardial degeneration on December 22. She was 95. more...

MRS SUSAN LEAH

Mrs Susan Leah, wife of Mr Malcolm Leah, died on December 19, aged 55. more...

Warrington Sport

Gym club saved

ONE of the oldest gymnastics clubs in the country has been saved from the threat of closure this week and is set to enjoy boom times. more...

No Great shakes in front of goal

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First-timers in Miller Sevens draw

A RECORD entry of 32 schools will compete in the 25th year of Warrington Wolves' Miller Sevens. more...

Semi this weekend

AN extra-time victory has put Warrington Schoolboys Under 11s one step away from a Goodison Park cup final appearance. more...

Soap out of cup

THE battle of Warrington in the Mid-Cheshire Challenge Cup quarter-finals went Daten's way. more...

First goals of season sink Stockport

WARRINGTON Grange women's soccer team gained revenge for their Cheshire Cup defeat when they beat Stockport 2-0 on Sunday. more...

Railmen full steam ahead after an opening stutter

LATCHFORD Railway kept their unbeaten Warrington Sunday Soccer League Division One record intact with a 6-2 victory over Moorfield Athletic. more...

Winwick United's giant-killing run is over

WARRINGTON Soccer League's Guardian Cup took centre stage on Saturday. more...

Bulls impress

Bank Quay Bulls 43 more...

Fine comeback

Sowerby Spartans 19 more...

Under strength Eagle claim creditable draw

Eagle RUFC 20 more...

Sports digest

Mini league on its way back more...

Jones smashes five-year record

NICK Jones smashed Strafford's Roman Nine course record on Sunday to secure his fifth win on the spin. more...

'Idiots' cause damage

LYMM Angling Club members have been hindered this week as the predicted thaw took longer than expected. more...

Saracens' slump ends

SARACENS Head won their first match in 12 weeks in Grappenhall Darts League. more...

Bulls Head trio edge out ESMB in final

BULLS Head won Grappenhall Darts League's Jefferson Three-a-Side Trophy for the second time on Friday. more...

Leo inspires win

LEO McDonnell's 13-darter under pressure for Penketh S&S was the highlight of this week's Inn Partnership Darts League Friday Night Division One games. more...

Glance guide to Warrington sport

Bowls more...

Warrington Wolves

Wolves' French date

WARRINGTON Wolves are setting up to play 'on the road' in the south of France this summer. more...

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