THERE have been mixed reactions to the announcement of proposals outlining the future of the M6 corridor between the north west and the west midlands. Consultants working for the Government have issued a series of outline recommendations, which focus
Jones' winning streak halted GRAPPENHALL postman Nick Jones was one second away from recording his sixth win on the trot at the Helsby Half Marathon on Sunday. The 27-year-old's incredible winning streak came to a halt after a tense sprint finish with
PEOPLE who have had antique coins stolen in a burglary over the past year are being urged to get in touch with police. Officers from the burglary squad would like to hear from anyone who has been subject to a burglary or theft over the past 12 months
DATEN Hockey Club's men's second team moved up to third place in their division after an impressive 2-0 victory over Salford University. The first half was a non-event but a much more determined Daten came out of the woodwork in the second half. Daten's
BOROUGH council education director Malcolm Roxburgh has dismissed any possibility of supervised smoking breaks similar to those introduced into a school in Chester. Mr Roxburgh, said he did not think that encouraging pupils to smoke was appropriate. "
Eagle RUFC 33 Chorley RUFC 17 EAGLE enjoyed a convincing victory over Chorley in Rugby Football Union's South Lancashire/Cheshire Three Division on Saturday. Eagle always had the upper hand in the fiercely competitive game but they only made sure of victory
A PEDESTRIAN has died following a collision on a Warrington road last week. The accident happened shortly after 5pm on Thursday, January 17, on Mersey Street, when a Ford Fiesta collided with a pedestrian. The man, who has not yet been named, was rushed
A CHARITY beer festival in Warrington has seen the money continue to roll in for good causes in the area. Oktoberfest Five was organised by Warrington Rotary Club and was staged in the Parr Hall last year, much to the delight of real ale fans in the region
Royal Mail soccer side Tickle-d pink WARRINGTON Royal Mail's soccer side hung on for dear life against Craigavon to reach the final of the National Ian Cruickshank Cup. After storming into a 4-1 lead thanks to brilliant braces by Warrington Town star
A LONGFORD couple have been fined and banned from keeping a dog after causing unnecessary suffering to their pet - but have been allowed to keep their two cats. Husband and wife Terence and Gladys Mather, of McKee Avenue, pleaded guilty to failing to
A FORMER landlady and landlord of a Houghton Green pub have something special to celebrate next week with their diamond wedding anniversary. Reuben and Hilda Higham, of Aviemore Drive, ran The Plough, on Mill Lane, for 15 years before retiring to Southport
FISHING fans are to face new rod licence fees, after a review by the Latchford-based Environment Agency. From April 1, the price of a full licence will rise by £1, while the cost of a concessionary licence will increase by 50p. The increase in duties
CROSFIELDS were focused for the second meeting in a week with Daten and won 6-4. Soap showed their focus in the early exchanges of Saturday's Mid-Cheshire Soccer League game as the visitors struggled to get a foot-hold in the game. After missing a couple
A MUM who earned second place in a national awards ceremony for weight loss success appeared on the small screen last week. Rachel O'Hara, from Woolston, was rewarded for her remarkable efforts in shedding 7st 4lb when she scooped second place in the
A TEENAGE cyclist is in hospital with serious head injuries after he was in collision with a HGV on Farnworth Road in Penketh. Rob Croston, aged 15, was crossing the busy road on his morning paper round at around 7.30am yesterday, Wednesday. The 30-tonne
Latchford Albion 18 Spring View 17 ALBION recorded their first North West Counties Division One win of 2002 despite losing three key players with injury. Albion put in a good team effort and showed plenty of character. Early on, Sean Mellor cancelled
SCHOOLS across Warrington are preparing to take a step back in time as they join a national day commemorating the events of the Holocaust. Holocaust Memorial Day will be held this Sunday, with hundreds of activities across the country to raise awareness
TONY Wightman was beaming with pride after collecting Warrington Sports Personality Club of 2001 award on behalf of Warrington Borough Bowls Club. The club received one of the loudest cheers of the night when they were announced as winners of the prestigious
WARRINGTON Town chairman Harry Boden paid a glowing tribute to his hard working staff after his side were crowned Warrington Sports Personality Team of 2001. He said: "Alan Blair, Dave Hughes and Derek Brownbill put their heart and soul into Warrington
GOOD neighbours, my foot! While accepting that Sue Kipling is possibly one of the best councillors we have enjoyed in Peover for some time, I must take issue with her comment as reported in the Knutsford Guardian January 9 that 'Barclays Bank are good
I AM writing in response to Mr William Smith, of Belvedere Road, Newton-le-Willows (Dear Star, January 10) who claimed he has been refused by the DSS on the grounds that he did not have 20 years employment in the mines and referred to my letter and the
HOW innovative and refreshing to see Liverpool City Council adopting an approach to help save Birchfield Primary School. What a pity Knowsley Council could not adopt the same approach for Southmead School in Whiston. Southmead recently went before the
WALKING through St Helens town one Sunday morning, I counted 15 abandoned shopping trolleys. One belonged to B&M and, complete with broken chain, was lying in the road before I moved it. There were also five Asda trolleys on Lidl car park, including
SEEING the distressing photograph of Alma Swindells on the front of the Star brought back memories of working in security for the past 25 years and how these robbers prey on the vulnerable and elderly. They have no feelings for the victims. Purse dipping
A UNION chief has branded the 10 per cent pay rise handed out to the council chief executive as 'disgusting'. John Watkinson, joint branch secretary for Warrington local government branch of UNISON, hit out at Steven Broomhead's new six-figure salary,
I AM grateful to Pete Bowler of Knutsford Methodist Church for illuminating your readers as to the meaning of my letter the previous week. One niggle. That wasn't what I meant at all. For what it's worth, I was commenting that the Rev Cavanagh's definitions
A NEW face can be seen patrolling the streets of St Helens and the man in question is determined to make his mark on the area. John Vaudrey took over the post of neighbourhood inspector for the town centre just under a fortnight ago following the departure
A FOOTBALLER from Warrington has scored a major win in the National Lottery - and is now looking forward to marrying his fiance in style. Lee Webster, from Great Sankey, netted a prize of £48,823 when he matched five numbers plus the bonus ball on Saturday's
WELL-KNOWN local poet Vera Collins is launching her book Steamy Windows at Biddulph Library today. Vera's poems appear regularly in newspapers and magazines, and her work has featured in internationally-acclaimed books. She has now produced her own book
SAINTS and the local Health Action Zone have teamed up to help the over-60s improve their quality of life. Ten people from St Helens have been funded to train as health instructors under the EXTEND initiative - the 'movement to music' for the over sixties
TOP wedding photographer Andrea Dale has won a major award for a charming picture of a little pageboy. Andrea's photograph won the classical wedding category in the Master Photographer of the Year Awards. She received a statuette named Oskar after Oskar
PEST control experts in St Helens have recorded a seven per cent increase in the number of complaints about rats. Although the rise in brown rat incidents is still well below the North West average (13 per cent) St Helens Council is urging people to take
OLYMPIC cyclist Emma Davies will prepare for the Commonwealth Games with a gruelling 14-day race in America. Her dad John Davies said the difficult road race would be perfect training for his daughter, who will go for gold at Manchester's Velodrome in
AN Aladdin's Cave of porcelain and other items believed to have been stolen, has been recovered by St Helens police. Now they are appealing for the owners of the items to come forward. Police say some 60 figures have been recovered. At this stage seven
KNUTSFORD...1 Cheadle Heath Nomads...1 KNUTSFORD led this top-of-the-table clash until Nomads snatched a late equaliser that could decide the Mid Cheshire League. The Reds still head the table, but their three-point advantage might not be enough as Nomads
IT was the year that the space shuttle Challenger exploded in mid-air, 90 seconds after lift-off, killing its crew of seven. That year also witnessed the marriage of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster and Argentina's
A CENTRAL point for child care services was one of the priorities highlighted in the "Better Services Better Working Lives" report. Warrington is fortunate to have this through the Children's Information Service. It is run by the Early Years Development
WOMEN are the key users of health and education services, whether they are accessing them for themselves or their children, according to Barbara Roche, minister for women. In a recent report, "Better Services, Better Working Lives", the Minister states
LAURELS nursery school celebrated its first anniversary on Tuesday with a fun-packed day of magic and fancy dress. Organiser Sarah Spencer said: "This month's theme is Around The World, so the children all dressed up in foreign costumes with different
A PROJECT to transform a popular woodland area in Appleton is on the horizon, as the borough council gets ready to delve into the Dingle. Town Hall staff are set to produce a vision for the management needed over the next five years to ensure the woodland's
AN Appleton woman will be Botswana-bound in March after preparing to fight the AIDS epidemic head on in the poverty-stricken Third World. Andrea Drury, aged 23, will travel to southern Africa as a volunteer of the Total Control of the Epidemic programme
NEWTON Boys' and Girls' Club is celebrating a £10,000 boost. Lancashire Association of Clubs for Young People gave the generous donation to the centre, based in Haydock Street. The money will enable the club to carry out essential roof repairs, allowing
INTERIOR design and creative lettering are two skills Newton residents are being encouraged to try as courses begin at the town's family and community centre. The centre, in Park Road South, has recruited Chris Davies and Zandra Cunliffe to share their
A WEBSITE charting Newton's history will be launched at the town's library on February 6. The site is one part of a project titled Newton-le-Willows: Children Into History, which will be put together over four years. Aims include creating a specialised
CONSULTANTS at Warrington Hospital have admitted making a 'serious error' in misdiagnosing a new mum's fatal pulmonary embolism. Despite complaining to nurses on the ward of feeling breathless and tired, Kathryn Hawkins, aged 29, from Lowton, was sent
FREE home safety checks are being offered to people in Newton and Earlestown. The borough council is visiting homes to test fires and boilers for carbon monoxide emissions. Every year fumes from faulty home heating appliances kill around 50 people, and
VOLUNTEERS at Newton and Family Community Centre are appealing for people to continue using its paper bank. The recycling facility, which has been on the site for five years, helps to raise vital funds for the centre. Since it was first introduced around
INFORMATION points aimed at giving community groups an opportunity to research funding are to be installed at libraries in Newton and Haydock. The free service will enable local groups to access a wide variety of information using computer and internet
A NEWTON-based company which relocated to the town from Warrington has received a visit from a key member of the borough council. Clr Alma Atherton, executive member for urban regeneration, made the journey to Brendon International, at Sankey Valley Industrial
RESIDENTS of a Newton estate have offered overwhelming support to a long-running campaign for a community centre in the area. People living on the Fairbrother estate have been pushing for a centre for more than 10 years but so far nothing has materialised
A MOUNTAINEER who defied death when he plunged fifty feet down an icy peak in Snowdonia has been reliving his amazing escape for Star readers. Experienced climber Alan Renshall, 23, was tackling sharp-ridged Tryfan with St Helens pals Jason Lloyd and
ALSAGER Town manager Greg Clowes is warning his side they will have to battle hard to beat struggling Oldham Town. Highflying Alsager travel to their next to bottom opponents tomorrow having slipped one place in the table to fifth. They were held 1-1
KNYPERSLEY Vics eased their relegation fears on Saturday with a fine 2-0 win at Shifnal Town. Vics' new boss Terry Greer has signed another player in Marc Hawkes, a former Stoke City trainee who made his debut on Saturday. Knypersley enjoyed an excellent
CONGLETON Town boss Kevin Langley has given his in form defenders a stiff challenge tomorrow against hot shots Mossley. The Bears go into their home clash on the back of two victories in which they have kept clean sheets. However the back line faces a
THEY are two of her favourite paintings. But Knutsford artist Beryl Mallory did not hesitate when Whitworth Art Gallery asked her to hand them over. The watercolours will be sold off to raise cash for the conservation of 22 Rembrandt prints in the Gallery's
CHARITY leaders are appealing for your unwanted foreign coins. From January 1 many European currencies became defunct and are being withdrawn from circulation following the introduction of the Euro. Age Concern has used this change to launch its Fight
YOUNG bag packers are pictured presenting a cheque for £1,000 to Congleton Dane Rotary Club. The Congleton Guides and Scouts coined in £1,890 by packing customers' bags at Safeway in the run-up to Christmas. The money was given by the shoppers for the
HERITAGE bosses have granted official protection to an historic bridge. Following the successful repair of the so-called "Bateman Bridge" in Biddulph it has been given a Grade Two listing. The bridge is in Grange Road, and has been awarded the listing
In response to the reports about fears the way Town Hall's planning meetings could be open to fraud and corruption, reported in the Guardian Midweek January 15. I am under the impression that the public's safeguard against corruption is the involvement
SENIOR council officers are to take to the road to press home the importance of a new code of conduct for councillors. The 2000 Local Government Act requires councillors to declare gifts and hospitality and to register interests which might influence
HOW short-sighted it is to put our excellent ranger service at risk! How can you even put a value on our open spaces, let alone 'best value'? Run down the rangers, then watch our open spaces disappear. These are sad times. TOMMY LYONS Appleton
H HAYDOCK Darts and Dominoes League, Results: Darts: Haydock Social 5 BWMC B 4, BWMC A 2 Sprayhurst 7, Golden Lion 8 Hen and Chickens 1, Rendezvous 2 R Room 7, Haydock Cr 5 Rams Head 4. Dominoes: Haydock Social 2 BWMC B 3, BWMC A 2 Sprayhurst 3, Golden
I am surprised at Mr Cowley's attitude with regard to our park rangers. They do an excellent job with the upkeep, and are a mine of information. We need more rangers, not fewer. Is it possible that they have to suffer to pay Mr Broomhead his over-the-top
RESIDENTS are to do battle next week with rights of way officers over a long-running barrier controversy. People living in Havannah Lane, Congleton, put up a six-feet high steel gate at one end of their street in 1996 to keep out trouble makers. The move
A club has to win the league and cups in order to generate the money that would keep the new Warrington. I am a Wire fan but regret to say that Warrington, at the moment, aren't achieving this! A top union club, like Sale Sharks, I believe would generate
BEWSEY: A SPEED restriction of 20 mph is to be imposed on Lodge Lane between its junctions with Folly Lane and Troutbeck Avenue from Friday, January 18.
I AM writing to support Angela Lewis' comments about dog fouling in last week's Congleton Guardian. Congleton is a filthy town, with dog dirt everywhere, even in the town centre. It really disgusts me to see it outside Safeway - what kind of person allows
LATCHFORD: THE Mayor Jeff Richards and Mayoress Julie Richards will be attending an anniversary celebration at Latchford Baptist Church on Loushers Lane on Sunday, February 3 at 10.45 am.
MY beloved husband Harry Greer Greeves was admitted to Warrington Hospital on September 12, 2001. He was in his own room for 11 weeks and died there on November 29. The care he received from doctors, nurses, carers and cleaning staff was superb. Nothing
WESTY: MUMS and dads in Westy will be ecstatic at news that a new childcare facility is set to open after the Easter holidays, and as a bonus the care will be free, allowing parents to take a couple of hours break at no cost. Thanks to money from the
CATTLE market bosses are planning a £1.5 million move to a new home to save their business from closing. Congleton Cattle Market catered for 700 animals in the early 1980s, but numbers have fallen to 30 a week. Site owners Whittaker and Biggs are now
MAY I extend a huge thank you to all the very kind people who stopped and tried to help me when I was stuck and alone at the junction of Warrington Road and Stockport Road in Lymm between the hours of 1am and 2am on New Year's Day. I had stopped to scrape
Widnes Albion 20 Bold Miners 14 A SLOW start from Bold allowed Albion to quickly go eight points up through an early try and penalty. But Miners fought back with some determined play as the game approached the interval. With both defences on top it was
NEW Aussie recruits Darren Albert and Darren Britt will make their Saints debuts in an almost full strength line-up for Monday night's friendly against Super League newcomers Widnes Vikings. And mercurial scrum half Sean Long will make his first appearance
TWO of Saints' trio of new Aussie recruits will make their debuts in an almost full-strength line up for the friendly against Super League newcomers Widnes Vikings at Knowsley Road on Monday (7.30pm). Flying wingman Darren Albert and rock solid former
I AM writing in support of mum Angela Lewis, who is calling for dog owners to clear up after their pets. I walk my child to Mossley Primary School from Henshall Hall, and my day usually starts with finding dog mess on my front garden. The problem continues
I WOULD like to congratulate Mrs Lewis on bringing to the notice of dog owners the dangers of leaving dog mess on our pavements. Having just walked along the walkway between Henshall Hall Estate and the canal someone's dog had left a pile of mess in the
I AM writing in response to last week's article entitled "Get tough on dog fouling." As a responsible dog owner and citizen I would no more leave dog faeces on a pavement or grass verge than drop litter. However it would be interesting to discover exactly
BRIDGE Inn No.5 were crowned Earlestown and District Darts and Dominoes League's pairs competition winners in front of a packed house at the Griffin. They picked up their third title of the season after overcoming BRSA No.1 in a tense final. Ste Jones
PLANS have been submitted to the borough council to alter a bungalow on Woodlands Drive, Thelwall. The alterations and extentions to the bungalow will create two semi-detached bungalows.
PLANS have been submitted to the borough council to demolish buildings in Heatley and replace them for residential and retail use. Under the application, the Hubert Jones Tankworks on Birchbrook Road, will be demolished and redeveloped for residential
A NEW community facility is planned in Grappenhall and Thelwall to mark the Queen's golden jubilee. A trail linking the two villages has been suggested by Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council, to be opened in the summer. Clr Barbara Mawer said that
EXCITING changes are in store for Chaigeley School in Thelwall if new plans are accepted by the borough council. The school, on Lymm Road, has applied for planning permission to demolish part of the existing school and replace it with a new sports hall
THE international trade team at Business Link Cheshire and Warrington is offering a free bottle of champagne to any business which received its first overseas order in 2001, plus one year's free membership of the International Alliance. The Alliance provides
WARRINGTON-based Applied Biosystems is among companies which supported a successful bid for a multi-million pound north west Genetic Knowledge Park, which has been given the green light by the government. The new park, known as NoWGEN, will be based at
TAYLOR Woodrow, which has a base in Warrington, has sold its Stanford House office development at Birchwood Park Avenue for £3.7m. The new owners are Bibsworth and the property is leased to ICL.
MANPOWER, Warrington, is "adopting" Warrington Wolves forward Matt Sturm as part of a partnership agreement the company has announced with the club. Matt will be doing a series of appearances with the Manpower team going through until October next year
TWO wannabe radio stars from St Lewis' RC Primary School in Croft took to the airwaves after winning a green contest. Year six pupils Hollie Cunningham and David Barlow were invited to Radio Merseyside as a result of an eco competition. The Mustard Lane
RESIDENTS of a cul-de-sac in Callands are mounting a campaign over plans to develop what they see as "an accident waiting to happen." Warrington Housing Association has submitted plans to build five bungalows on borough council land at Newborough Close
Mrs Audrey Leigh, wife of Mr Walter Leigh, died of heart failure on December 1. She was 74. Mrs Leigh, of Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall, was born in Warrington and lived in Grappenhall for 54 years. She was employed as an assistant, then the manageress,
A GANG of violent and abusive youths are causing problems in Burtonwood. Police are appealing for information about a group of youths - believed to be coming into the village from St Helens - who have been causing problems since November last year. They
Mr Charles Herbert Clark, husband of the late Mrs Mona Clark, died after a long-term illness on December 28. He was 89. Mr Clark, of Riverbank Nursing Home, Howley, formerly of Avery Close, was a lifelong resident of Warrington. He was employed as a warehouse
ARTISTIC pupils at Penketh High School gave up their weekend, picked up their paintbrushes, and created a special mural to be viewed by Warrington's public transport users. In October last year, the art department at the school in Heath Road was asked
Mr James Bentham, husband of the late Mrs Anne Bentham, died on December 29, aged 98. Mr Bentham, of Linear Park Residential Care Home, was a lifelong resident of Newton-le-Willows. He was employed as a fitter at T&T Vicars/Simon Vicars for 50 years
ELDERLY people in the area could benefit from a residential and nursing home planned for Penketh. Officials from Arena Housing Association, based in St Helens, hope to build a facility on land off Stocks Lane, on part of the former infant school site.
PLANNING committee members will decide tonight on whether to approve plans to erect floodlights on tennis courts at Orford Park. The proposal has provoked anger from residents living nearby on Hallfields Road, who claim that the area is already rife with
Mrs Lily Sadie Harrison, wife of the late Mr John Henry Harrison, died of bronchopneumonia and cerebral thrombosis on December 1 at Warrington Hospital. She was 77. Mrs Harrison, of Twiss Green Lane, Culcheth, was born in Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and
The wedding took place at All Saints Church, Daresbury, of Mr James Joseph MacKenzie Harkins, eldest son of James Harkins, of Glasgow, and Miss Hazel Anne Dale, of Beechmoore, Moore, only daughter of Mrs Barbara Dale, of Moore, and the late Mr Arnold
WARRINGTON Wolves' signing from Newcastle Knights Paul Marquet has been granted work permit clearance this week. Powerhouse prop or second row forward Pepe, as he is known in the game, is expected to arrive in Warrington in time for the fifth round of
JACKIE Jaidy lives in the shadow of death. Every day dozens of Palestinians are killed in street battles as they rise up against Israeli occupation. But the Knutsford mother, honoured in this year's New Year Honours' List, believes where there is life
PARENTS could be banned from parking near a Knutsford school because they are endangering children's lives needlessly. Governors at Bexton Primary School want to introduce waiting restrictions to prevent parents parking dangerously and cluttering up roads
THE wedding has taken place at The Pavilion, Bristol Zoo, Clifton, Bristol, of Mr Michael Hoad, son of Lynn and Gary Hoad, of Rose Cote, Dunsfold, Godalming, and Miss Kay Diane Bradshaw, of Kathdene Gardens, Ashley Down, Bristol, elder daughter of Mrs
THE wedding took place at Liverpool Town Hall of Mr Julian Franklin Davies, eldest son of Vaughan and Annette Davies, of Allerton, Liverpool, and Miss Julie Kelly, of The Colonnades, Albert Dock, Liverpool, eldest daughter of Michael and Lynne Kelly,
THE wedding took place at Our Lady's RC Church of 41-year-old Mr Andrew Phillip Hopkins, eldest son of Wilfred and Dorothy Hopkins, of Cavendish Street, Chorley, Lancashire, and 30-year-old Miss Sally Bremend, youngest daughter of Frank and Margaret Bremend
THE BAR where Martin Bell celebrated his 1997 sensational general election victory is closing. Macclesfield Borough Council yesterday (Tuesday) confirmed that Knutsford Leisure Centre's bar would close next month despite their best efforts to keep it
A WOMAN engineer has been honoured for speaking in plain and simple English. Corhyn Horsfall beat hundreds of other student engineers who were also tested on their presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively. "We had to put our projects
HOUNDS from the Cheshire Forest Hunt caused danger and delays for Knutsford drivers, it was claimed this week. A woman, who asked not be named, said on Monday that motorists, already travelling slowly, were forced to break to avoid hitting the 'runaway
COMMUNITY-focused Warrington Wolves have put together a panel to progress the development of junior and youth Rugby League in the town. The Wolves' first team coach David Plange and assistant coaches Paul Darbyshire and Gary Chambers are panel members
MORE than 450 primary school pupils in Warrington will share the stage this weekend for a unique premiere performance. This Saturday and Sunday sees youngsters from across the town take part in the first Children of Warrington Sing concerts. The special
YOUNG offenders in Warrington will have to come face-to-face with their victims in a radical new Home Office scheme. In April, the Government launches a revolution in dealing with young offenders facing their first visit to court. Called Referral Orders
PUPILS at St Bridget's RC Primary School took to the stage yesterday, Wednesday, to boost their communication skills. The old saying that children should be seen and not heard was totally left behind as the pupils joined forces with the Crag Rats theatre
A DISTRAUGHT family has spoken of its distress at discovering that ornamental features on a loved one's gravestone have been stolen. Callous thieves struck at Padgate CE churchyard, stealing two lifesize marble doves from the shared grave of a couple.
DESIGN students in Warrington are being urged to enter a national awards scheme. A-level design and technology students can enter the inaugural Audi Design Foundation National Young Designer of the Year competition by entering an innovative design before
CUTE kitty Dale was left in a basket outside the Cats Protection League last September - and is now ready to be re-homed with a loving family. The three-year-old cat was abandoned at their Slutcher's Lane HQ, suffering from a burnt left leg. Volunteers
A NEW document which aims to promote racial equality within Warrington's schools has been welcomed by education chiefs. The document, Challenging Racism and Promoting Race Equality, has been 10 months in the planning and will now be distributed to the
A BRAVE teenager from Houghton Green who was hit by a rare illness has been presented with a lifesavers award. Richard Coombes, aged 15, of Greenwood Crescent, told few people about his condition when he fell sick in the summer of 2000. The Penketh High
A BIRCHWOOD man who describes his former ship's history as 'blacker than the Bounty' will be at the helm of special celebrations taking place this summer in Devon. Steve Brotherton, aged 50, of McCarthy Close, is one of an estimated 180-strong party who
AN oil painting depicting the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11 will soon be winging its way to the United States as a fitting tribute to the bravery of the New York Fire Service. Christine Harrigan, a student at Warrington Collegiate Institute
PEACE campaigner Colin Parry has strongly refuted claims that his son's life is being undervalued, as the cost of the Bloody Sunday inquiry threatens to spiral out of control. Shadow Cabinet Minister Nigel Evans, MP for the Ribble Valley, last week slammed
THE Anne Frank exhibition arrived at the University of Central Lancashire yesterday, Wednesday, and runs until February 2. The exhibition is organised by the Anne Frank Educational Trust, the sister organisation of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. The
THE final nail in the coffin of Padgate Nursery was delivered on Monday night when education chiefs agreed to close the building and move children to Orford. The nursery, off Padgate Lane, will move to the site of St Stephen's RC Primary School and 40
TAX office staff are urging Warrington North MP Helen Jones to back them in their campaign opposing changes to the way debts are collected. Employees at the Inland Revenue office in Barbauld Street are unhappy about plans to pass the job of seizing taxpayers
THE future of staff at Martin Dawes Systems in Warrington will be decided early next week following speculation that staff were facing the sack. Dewi Thomas, managing director of the company, said: "No formal redundancies have been announced. "Martin
FILM: Long Time Dead CERT: 15 By SARAH HARKER H OLD on to your seats - you're in for a bumpy ride. Yes, it's true- horror has certainly come home, with this truly terrifying, roller coaster ride to hell and back with plenty of scares and enough gore in
STALWART rockers Smokie have announced a live date in Warrington as they launch into a major national tour. The group - famous for hits like Living Next Door To Alice - are hitting the road to promote their latest album, Uncovered Too. Featuring classic
PALMYRA Square South will be closed to traffic for at least two more days, from its junction with Springfield Street to its junction with Winmarleigh Street. Works on the road began on Tuesday and are expected to last for four or five days, with diversions
BRIDGEFOOT veterinary surgery is appealing for the owner of a female tortoise shelled cat found dead on Tuesday night near the town centre. The cat was wearing a blue collar with a reflective silver strip. Enquiries can be made by calling the surgery
STARSAILOR are ready to sweep all before them at this year's Brit awards - that's the verdict of the Benny Byrne, father to the band's Warrington based drummer, Ben. The meteoric rise of the indie five-piece shows no sign of abating in 2002 and Benny
A TEENAGER who died after his car collided with a lorry has been named by police. Adam Clarke, aged 17, of Windmill Lane, Preston-on-the-Hill, near Warrington, died of multiple injuries in the collision, which happened on Wednesday, January 16. His Rover
F AB Four followers flocked to the Village Hotel last Sunday to parade their musical wares to top Beatles memorabilia company Tracks. Warrington music lovers raided attics and long unattended cupboards to dig out precious Beatles items to present to the
MUSIC, dance, art and cuisine from across the world were at the top of the timetable at Winwick Primary School this week as the pupils got into the Commonwealth Games' spirit. Each class at the Myddleton Lane school chose a different area to focus their
A TEENAGE pair were the victims of aggressive robbers who stole their mobile phones. The two 15-year-olds were walking along Sankey Street towards Bank Quay Station on Saturday, January 19, when two men approached them. The strangers confronted the teenagers
ADVENTURERS are being invited to join a fundraising cycling trek to Madagascar, in aid of the British Leprosy Relief Association, in September which will cover 300 miles. Call Jill Hazell on 08451 212121.
FEARS that a gipsy camp was being planned for the centre of Lymm have been quashed by council chiefs. Speculation has been rife in the village that a caravan site, in Pepper Street, was set to be converted into a traveller's camp. But a Warrington Borough
A CHARITY, which aims to help people trace their relatives who died in the Second World War, is offering its services to people in Warrington. The War Research Society also organises tours and lectures. For more information, people can send an A5, 44p
A CROFT woman hopes to become a blooming success this weekend when she competes in the British leg of the European Young Florist of the Year competition. Heather Ryder, aged 22, will travel to the ICC Arena in Birmingham on Sunday, bidding for the prestigious
INN Partnership Dominoes League's Team Knockout charity competition matches on Thursday produced some tight matches. Some needed an extra leg to decide an outcome. Eagle Sports were winners at Orford after surviving a spirited recovery by the home side
LONDON Bridge put in their worst Grappenhall Darts League performance of the season against Bulls Head and were thrashed 1-8. Tops for Bull were P. Oxley, 12, P. Gamble, 16, M. Plant, 25, G. Sherlock, 26. G. Parr was Bridge's lone winner. GTLB had a good
WARRINGTON Anglers' Association member Stuart Roberts decided to cure his workday Monday blues by going fishing instead this week. He fished at Ackers Pit for the first time in two years and as he said: "I think I caught it just right." In a four-hour
A LOWTON woman has made history by becoming the first female Asian president of Manchester's junior chamber of commerce. Ashi Arora, aged 33, takes up her new role in a special year for the city as it prepares to host the Commonwealth games. The legal
THE father of brave CJD girl Rachel Forber has vowed to continue his search for answers and seek justice for his beloved daughter. Stephen Forber, from Newton-le-Willows claims he will not rest until he has carried out research into BSE and found who
Arlesey Town 1 St Helens Town 0 TOWN'S quest for a Villa Park appearance in May is over for another year as they bowed out of the Carlsberg FA Vase in windy Bedfordshire on Saturday. It was only the third time they've failed to score this season in 31
CONGLETON 1st XV went down 13-0 at league leaders Orrell on Saturday. They were in confident mood after last week's 20-20 league draw against Eagle. Orrell took an early lead with a penalty, and went further ahead with a converted try eight minutes before
HIGHWAY officers have ruled out providing parking spaces for disabled drivers in Swan Bank, Congleton. Officers visited the road several times, and found the area earmarked for the disabled scheme to be fully taken. The area in question can cater for
SCHOOLS governors in Congleton and Alsager have been invited to comment on plans for changes to the school year. The Local Government Association is proposing a six-term year starting next September instead of the current three. Its proposals include
CHARITY fund-raisers are hoping to have their sponsored marathon event officially recognised as one of the fastest ever. A six-strong team rowed a staggering 100,000 metres in just over six and a half hours on Saturday. The super six achieved their feat
CYCLE racks are to be installed this and next month in the centre of Alsager and Congleton. The racks are earmarked for Lawton Street and Hightown in Congleton, and outside the civic centre and Milton Gardens in Alsager.
SWIMMING accident victim John Tomlinson has an agonising wait to hear the result of his appeal court battle. John was 18 when he dived head first into the lake at Brereton Heath Country Park near Congleton in May 1995. He suffered a broken neck after
WITH sadness I have read of the desecration of headstones and graves at St Thomas' Cemetery and wonder how these evil people can operate without being caught. I can't remember when I saw a policeman in the area and yet for the past 18-months the Richmond
RESIDENTS are joining forces to launch a radical first aid initiative aimed at supporting the ambulance service. Dozens of people have come forward to serve on the Congleton First Responders Group, one of the first of its kind in Cheshire. Group members
Liverpool St Helens 29 Nuneaton 26 THERE has been no shortage of excitement at Moss Lane this season and Saturday's clash against Nuneaton proved no exception. LSH took command in the first part of the second half, establishing a 29-7 lead, playing breathtaking
HIGHWAY officers are to look into road safety fears raised by Alsager residents. A petition from residents in Wordsworth Way was signed by 13 people. Residents say there is limited visibility at the junction of Wesley Avenue and Lawton Road due to the
POST office customers in Congleton can take advantage of longer opening hours from next month. Following the resignation of the subpostmaster for Buglawton the Buxton Road office is to move to the Londis convenience store in Havannah Street. The Buxton
Culcheth 24 Hare & Hounds 18 HOUNDS might be going down, but nobody could accuse of them of surrendering without a fight. This top versus bottom clash should, on paper, have been a stroll for Culcheth. But, despite fielding a makeshift pack against
As a lifelong Wire fan since the Brian Bevan days you can imagine my joy on hearing the great news of the stadium being given the go ahead. Such joy was slightly soured by press reports that, once again, the preying Sale RUFC now want to piggy-back a
LATCHFORD: URGENT footpath maintenance means the path on Victoria Park, between Black Bear Bridge and Manor Lock will be temporarily closed from Monday, February 4 for approximately 20 weeks. The alternative route will be via Knutsford Road, Grange Avenue
AS A London businessman visiting Warrington I was sickened by the conditions of the public house conveniences in this town. They are filthy and degrading. The problems are as such: no toilet seats, no paper, broken light fittings, dirty and worn out carpets
FIRE officer Mike McGonnell this week praised the actions of a young woman trapped in a burning house. Emma Barton opened her bedroom door to find choking smoke pouring up the stairs and onto the landing. She ran back into the bedroom, shut the door and
LATCHFORD: FORGET postcards and letters, globetrotting priest Father Stephen Dwyer is keeping his parishioners on track with his latest adventures in Kenya via the parish website. Before leaving Warrington to help out an old friend at his parish in Kenya
CAF society is set to come to Dallam as plans to create a trendy, young caf bar get underway, transforming Harrison Square into a prime location for new traders And the renovation project is set to enlist the efforts of all sections of the community;
Clock Face Miners 14 Widnes Albion A 20 AFTER last week's defeat Clock were hoping to get back to winning ways but it was not to be and their promotion hopes were given a dent. Clock made a good start with a penalty from Karl Walker, but then a handling
Haresfinch 44 Heysham Atoms 6 SKIPPER Anthony Seabrook scored a nap hand of tries as Haresfinch powered to another convincing win to maintain their leadership of Division Two. The home side led 24-0 at the interval following a wonderful display of running
Fixtures, Saturday, January 26 National Cup 2nd round: West Bowling v Thatto Heath, Wigton v Blackbrook. North West Counties League Premier Division: Haydock v Shaw Rhinos, Ulverston v Portico Panthers. Division One: Wigan St Patricks A v Bold Miners.
SWAN were the top performers in Earlestown and District Darts League Division A this week. They proved that they are a match for anyone on their day by comfortably defeating league leaders BRSA B. Swan captain K. Bowes drew with Bill Jones before Ste
BACKFIELD United thrashed lowly Finchers FC to reach the summit of St. Helens Soccer Sixes Division A. Goal scorers in their 5-0 victory were Dixon, two, Barker, two and Lee. League of Gentlemen dropped down to second place after suffering a 1-0 defeat
EARLESTOWN Snooker League's joint leaders Beer Engine and Cross Labour let their high standards slip this week. Beer Engine succumbed to Top Break 4-2 while Stubshaw only managed to draw with a determined Haydock Reading Room A oufit. The draw puts Stubshaw
POLICE are on the trail of a dangerous couple who kidnapped a Nantwich motorist at knifepoint, last week. Wayne Sadiq, 29, suffered a terrifying ordeal after answering the duo's mock distress call in Willaston, last Wednesday. Mr Sadiq was forced to drive
THE kidnapped taxi-driver has spoken about his terrifying experience. At a Police press conference he described how he was tricked into stopping after being flagged down by a woman. "At first I was going to drive around her because I do not necessarily
LYMM Parish Council has discussed plans to have a Christmas tree recycling point next year. The plans are to relieve problems that residents currently have in the village as the nearest recycling point is in Sandy Lane, Stockton Heath.
PUPILS and staff at Grappenhall Heys Primary School had a hugely successful bring and buy sale with all the goods sold within 15 minutes. The sale was held to support Blue Peter's appeal, which is aiming to provide mobility for older people, and raised
A TREE will be planted in memory of Gerry Haigh at Lymm Dam this Sunday. Mr Haigh, who died in April last year, was a much-loved and respected member of the village and was an active member of the Council for the Protection of Rural England, which has
THE dates for this year's Lymm Festival have been changed in a bid to encourage more young people to take part. The festival will run from Saturday, June 29 until Sunday, July 7, in order to avoid the busy exam period for schools. Honor Giles, last year's
ANOTHER chapter in the colourful history of Lymm Water Tower was being written last night, Wednesday, by council planners. Members of the borough council's development control committee, were meeting to discuss altered plans to the design of the extended
THE greatest delight in churning out my weekly dose of nostalgia lies in all the feedback, from far and wide, attracted by Memory Lane correspondence and flashback photos appearing on this ancient page. A message from Olive B. Scott of Red Bank Road,
THE old argument always used to rage among the town's grey-bearded sports fans as to which was the town's top rugby team, the Saints or St Helens Recs. And now, reader Jim Johnson of Parr, a keen researcher into local history, has come up with a result
I'M really impressed! For it seems that no matter how obscure the question, one or other of our knowledgeable readers comes up with an answer. Regular customers may recall that I put in a personal appeal for any clues as to the variety of a gnarled old
FRIENDSHIP and harmony reigns among the churches of Haydock these days. But that certainly wasn't the case during its pit-village days of early Victoria times when the community was violently split by what became labelled the infamous 'pig's head incident
SIAN Moules has been promoted to field sales supervisor with Bellway Homes, Warrington. Sian, 23, has been with the company for three years and was previously part-exchange controller. She lives with her partner in Newton-le-Willows and her interests
PHOENIX Inspection Systems of Melford Court, Warrington, has completed a £50,000 contract to manufacture a pipe scanner for China's nuclear power industry. The company's range of scanners is used for inspections at nuclear power stations around the world
NORTH West law firm DWF has appointed employment specialist Neeta Adatia to work in human resources at its Warrington office.
WARRINGTON-based Forty One, which specialises in the design, installation and implementation of accounting and business software systems is organising free seminars on messaging software on January 29 and March 5 at the company's premises at Wilderspool
ARRIVA, which operates bus services in the Warrington area, has secured two regional rail franchises in Denmark, where it is the largest provider of bus services. The company is also one of the largest providers of passenger transport in Europe.
GOVERNMENT proposals are in place which could tackle the rise in applications to employment tribunals. The move follows a campaign by Chambers of Commerce, and represents a victory for them. Changes will ensure that employees follow internal grievance
WHEN Martin Edwards is not busy with his career as a lawyer, he can be found pursuing a life of crime. Martin, who lives in Lymm, is a crime writer in his 'leisure' time and has just had his latest book published. "Where Do You Find Your Ideas" brings
Mrs Eliza Lewis, wife of the late Mr Joseph Lewis, died on December 5, aged 96. Mrs Lewis, of Hollybush Residential Home, formerly of Leicester Street, was born in Bank Quay and lived there for most of her life. She had been a member of, and also worked
SPEED limits are to drop to 30 mph throughout almost the whole of Croft after proposals were given unanimous approval by the borough council's traffic committee. But due to a council mistake, one stretch of Wigshaw Lane is to remain as a 40 mph zone,
Mrs Jaqueline (Jackie) Diane Jenkins (nee Charlton), wife of Mr Richard Jenkins, died of bronchopneumonia on December 20. She was 38. Mrs Jenkins, of Saffron Close, Padgate, was born in Warrington and lived in Latchford for 24 years and Padgate for 14
Mr John Corless, husband of Mrs Irene Corless, died of a heart attack on November 29. He was 54. Mr Corless, of Colne Road, was a lifelong resident of Burtonwood. He was employed as a mechanical engineer at Rosser & Russell Building Services, based
A WESTBROOK teenager has won an offer from one of Britain's top universities. Evonnie Chan is hoping to read law at Brasenose College in Oxford - but has a lot of work to do before she gets there. The Manchester High School pupil still has to get four
A HEATED debate over a HGV ban in Burtonwood and Winwick has sparked vows of protest action. Members of the borough council's traffic committee met last week to discuss a proposed order to ban lorries in parts of the two villages, covering Collins Green
Mrs Mary Greenway died of cancer on December 26, aged 69. Mrs Greenway, of Whittlewood Close, Gorse Covert, was raised in Lymm along with three sisters and a brother. She later became a resident of Thelwall and was a prominent member of the church and
Mr Philip James Phibbs, husband of Mrs Porcia Phibbs, died of heart failure on December 21. He was 59. Mr Phibbs, of Annie Street, was a lifelong resident of Warrington. He was employed as a mason with Warrington Borough Council for 33 years until taking
Mr James Singleton, husband of the late Mrs Bertha Singleton, died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on December 13. He was 84. Mr Singleton was born in Padgate and lived in Orford for 33 years before moving to Abergele. Then in 2000 he returned
Mrs Bessie Durnin, wife of the late Mr Peter Durnin, died of chronic bronchial pneumonia on December 21. She was 88. Mrs Durnin, of Heathercroft Nursing Home, Woolston, formerly of Greenwood Crescent, was born in Warrington and lived in Padgate for 62
Bowls Warrington Indoor Bowls League results: Sec A: Monk B 11 Pad Comm B 2, Monk E 2 Golborne A 11, Pad Comm A 10 Hollins B 3, Lowton L 4 Grange 9, Pier & Bry 12 Viaduct A 1. Sec B: Eagle A 7 Croft A 6, Monk A 5 Monk F 8, St. Os B 10 Monk C 3, Warr
Mr Robert (Bob) James Dewar, husband of the late Mrs Edna Dewar (nee Troman), died of heart disease on November 6. He was 75. Mr Dewar, of Dudlow Green Road, Appleton, was born in Liverpool, and in 1935 his family moved to Warrington. He attended Oakwood
Mrs Mary Delia Finnegan, wife of the late Mr David Finnegan, died on December 5, aged 84. Mrs Finnegan, of Westminster House Nursing Home, formerly of Gregory Close and Lodge Lane, was born in County Mayo, Eire, and lived in Warrington for 56 years. She
Mrs Patricia Glover, wife of Mr Allan Glover, died of cancer on December 24. She was 63. Mrs Glover, of Griffiths Street, was a lifelong resident of Latchford. She was employed at St Augustine's School until her retirement, and previously worked in the
Dr failed to spot killer bug A DOCTOR has admitted failing to examine a patient properly just hours before she died of a rare and deadly disease. Dr Richard Pearson was on duty at Leighton Hospital's A&E department when Alison Farmer came in complaining
Mrs May Robinson, wife of the late Mr Jack Robinson, died of a pulmonary embolism on December 12. She was 81. Mrs Robinson was born in Bank Quay and lived in Great Sankey for 70 years. She was employed as a stores assistant at Conveyancer for five years
The wedding has taken place at Warrington Register Office, of 24-year-old Mr Philip Steven Rhodes, son of Sandra and John Rhodes, of Delhursy Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, and 24-year-old Miss Melanie Diane Gilmore, of Curlew Grove, Oakwood, Birchwood
WARRINGTON Wolves go into the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Challenge Cup fourth round draw on Monday. Performance director Steve Anderson says he would rather the club land a tough draw, than an easy one. He said: "The harder the better as far as I'm concerned
GREAT Britain head coach David Waite will be spending a week with the Wolves in February. Waite will be observing Wolves' training and rugby operation in general and then offering feedback to the club's performance director Steve Anderson.
Knutsford town councillors were today due to discuss the development of the Royal George with Macclesfield's chief planning officer Peter Yates. Councillors called the private meeting after fears that planning officers might ignore their unfavourable
A MOBILE phone giant promised to move one of its masts from the town centre this week - a year after it was built without permission. Yesterday (Tuesday) Vodafone's spokesman apologised for the delay, but said the mast would be moved from the Conservative
The wedding has taken place at Statham Lodge Country Hotel, of 24-year-old Mr Stuart Berry, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Keith Berry, of Larkfield Avenue, Paddington, and 29-year-old Miss Jenny Leanne Deakin, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Brian Howarth,
CONSUMERS who suffer an excessive amount of power cuts are to be given compensation in new measures announced by the energy regulator Ofgem. Those who experience four or more interruptions of more than three hours duration per year will benefit from the
THE wedding has taken place at Christ Church, Padgate, of 32-year-old Mr Robert Joseph Deakin, only son of Norman and May Deakin, of Warrington Road, Risley, and 28-year-old Miss Janice Elizabeth Molyneaux, youngest daughter of Bill and Christine Molyneaux
AN HISTORIC lodge in Knutsford will be auctioned next month. Macclesfield Borough Council have handed West Lodge to estate agents after deciding it was 'surplus to requirements.' On Thursday a spokesman said the black and white house in Mansion Drive
One man needed stitches after his neck and back were slashed as they fell through Boots' window in King Street. Yesterday (Tuesday) manager Ian Wadsworth said police were still trying to stop the fight when a staff member arrived to clear up. "It was
WARRINGTON Wolves are set to spring a selection surprise when they play their final trial match against Salford at Wilderspool tomorrow, Friday. Papua New Guinean scrum half Tom O'Reilly is expected to be given the nod to play full back as a replacement
POLICE say they cannot confirm reports that a convicted murderer and sex offender has moved to the county after being deported from Australia. A front-page story in a tabloid newspaper at the weekend stated that 62-year-old David Little, a Liverpudlian
DEVELOPERS who cut down trees in a Lymm field - which they have not yet received planning permission to build on - have been told that the cutting must stop. Officers at Warrington Borough Council were alerted early on Friday morning last week, when concerned
A LATCHFORD man has been given a new lease of life after receiving a priceless Christmas gift - a new heart. Father-of-two Wayne Carty, aged 40, suffered a heart attack and a stroke within the space of three weeks. Despite feeling breathless and suffering
VOLUNTEERS from Warrington will be in Manchester tomorrow, Friday, six months before the start of the Commonwealth Games. The graduates of the Games' pre-volunteer programme will meet at Manchester's Velodrome for a celebration with fellow volunteers
POVERTY-stricken youngsters in Warrington are set to receive a £310,000 cash boost this year to help those at risk of social deprivation. The money, part of the Government's £70 million Local Network Funding, will go towards children aged up to 19, in
A TOWN centre church will be promoting themes of reconciliation and harmony this weekend as they conduct a service promoting world peace. Rev Chris Goacher, of Cairo Street Unitarian Chapel, is urging people to attend services held on January 26-27 to
A RADICAL new plan to monitor children with behavioural problems in schools has received a lukewarm reception from the council's education boss. Police in London have suggested that they be provided with lists from headteachers of young children with
AMBULANCE services in Warrington are set to continue despite strike action affecting parts of the service. Ambulance Service Union crew members in Sefton and Liverpool are set to walk out over a dispute with Mersey Regional Ambulance Service, which covers
A EURO-MP from Warrington is celebrating after seeing an environmental wish list turn into reality. Chris Davies, the Liberal Democrat environment spokesman, has brokered a deal that will see air pollution from traffic fumes and solvents cut by governments
BUSINESS chiefs in Warrington are waiting to meet with Town Hall consultants to discuss the plans for a Bridge Foot Bypass. At a board meeting of Warrington chamber of commerce and industry, the topic was again high on the agenda. While members agree
PUPILS at schools across Warrington are expected to shed their uniforms for their glad rags next week. Friday, February 1, marks Unicef's Day for Change and schools are expected to show their support by holding a non-uniform day, which will raise funds
THE tragic events of the September 11 terror attacks on New York have prompted students at Warrington Collegiate Institute to produce a charity record. Staff and students from the Supported Learning Centre at the Collegiate were so moved by the events
THE much-loved music of Barbara Streisand and Neil Diamond has been skilfully woven together to form an exciting new tribute concert, entitled Manhattan Nights, at the Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent this Saturday. Many of the fans have come to know and
A UDIENCES stepped into a futuristic world this week at Bridgewater High School as students put on a performance that was certainly ahead of its time! Megabyte Warrior, an ultramodern drama in every sense, was showcased by a cast of budding young actors
TRADING standards chiefs are warning consumers to be on their guard against an advertising initiative which has hit Warrington. Residents are receiving personally addressed envelopes containing a newspaper clipping featuring success stories about a weight
CHILDREN'S favourite Enid Blyton's Noddy will be returning by popular demand to the Empire Theatre for a matinee performance on February 3. Eternal children's favourite Noddy will be appearing with his best friend Big Ears, in an adventure that sees him
CHILDREN in Cinnamon Brow sampled a slice of Tudor life during a special history lesson. Pupils at Cinnamon Brow CE Primary School studied period costumes loaned to them by Warrington Museum. The Year Four youngsters, taught by Joanne Hewson, learned
WARRINGTON Male Voice Choir has received a massive thank you from the Multiple Sclerosis Society after they raised an incredible £733 from the bucket collections at the choir's Christmas concerts. The concerts at the Parr Hall last month saw Warrington
A MESMERISING psychological thriller, Under Suspicion grips viewers from the outset, as they are taken on a roller coaster ride of plot twists ... only to discover the truth is never what it seems. Fast-paced and stimulating, the film features superb
O NE of Warrington's most promising up-and-coming bands is preparing to launch itself onto the region's music scene. Sentinal (sic) Fake is a four-piece rock group, which is aiming to push the boundaries of the genre. With the launch of their debut EP
DEAF and hard-of-hearing people in Warrington are being asked to take part in a research project about deafness and exclusion. The University of Central Lancashire and Deafness Support Network (Cheshire) are conducting the study, which will look at how
FARMERS Arms registered only their second win of the Inn Partnership Darts League season on Monday. They pipped Poplars despite D. Chadwick hitting a 14-darter for Pops. M. Smalley, 13 and S. Scott, 14, were best for Dog and partridge as they won at Gas
WEATHER conditions are still not comfortable enough to tempt Lymm Angling Club members back on to the bank. Despite this, the few that are out and about are enjoying action, mostly from small silver fish taking squats or pinkies on very light tackle.
ADRENALINE junkies in Warrington can take part in a variety of exciting fundraising events for charity. The Henshaws Society for Blind People organises parachuting, cycling, walks and runs, which all aim to raise funds. More information is available by
WARRINGTON travellers using Manchester Airport could be facing delays after a vote to strike in a dispute over security. Officials from the Transport and General Workers' Union announced the moves on Tuesday after their members voted 726 to 153 in favour
COUNCILLORS have welcomed the best value review of lifelong learning. Members of the education committee, at a meeting on Monday, praised officers for their thorough review to improve the provision of lifelong learning in the borough.
WARRINGTON men's hockey team reached the final of the Lancashire Cup after overcoming Southport in a closely fought semi-final. At the end of extra time, the score was 1-1 but after a tense penalty shoot out, Warrington emerged as 5-4 victors. The second
PEOPLE in Warrington will be able to come face to face with police chiefs next month. The Warrington Police Forum will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall on Sankey Street on Tuesday, February 5, during which anyone can raise any issues of interest or concern
Warrington RUFC 12 Broughton Park 14 WARRINGTON crashed out of the Thwaites Lancashire Cup in controversial circumstances on Saturday. Gez Louden provided the inspiration for a injury hit Warrington side in a compelling first half. Some crisp handling
THE owner of a meat stall in Warrington Market is trying to clear up confusion over a shop near Bolton that is in the middle of a salmonella outcry. Geoff Poole, owner of the Bacon Joint, which has been operating in the market for more than 18 years,
Milford Marlins 18 Crosfields 36 A VINTAGE performance from Crosfields ensured victory over Division Two promotion rivals. Stand off Jimmy Williams scored 16 points with a try and a 100 per cent kicking rate. Inspirational back row forward Matt Mahoney
A FURTHER strike is threatened by Benefits Agency staff - but bosses have branded the picketers actions 'futile'. Staff in the town's benefits offices, at Hilden House, Sankey Street, were again set to strike next Monday and Tuesday as the debate over
Lymm RFC 21 Blackburn RUFC 32 LYMM blew hot and cold and were always second best to a lively Blackburn side in this rearranged Rugby Football Union North Two West fixture. A win for Lymm would have moved them into second spot in the league but too many
BOROUGH councillors paid tribute to Angela Moore, deputy head of Culcheth Primary School, at this week's meeting of the council's education and lifelong learning committee. The councillors held a minute's silence before the meeting in memory of Mrs Moore
SCHOOLS across Warrington are to receive an education pack as part of a festival which ties in with the Commonwealth Games, being held in Manchester later this year. The education packs will be delivered to 30,000 schools in the UK as part of the Spirit
Warrington Grange 4 Witton 2 WARRINGTON Grange women's soccer side played in their biggest game of the season on Saturday and they certainly rose to the occasion. Witton started the match four points in front of Warrington but the home side closed the
ST. Albans BQ and Halebank took part in a 10-goal thriller in Warrington Soccer League's Guardian Cup. Halebank drew first blood before Neil Baker netted for St. Albans. Goals by Wayne Johnson, two and Carl Greenwood then gave St. Albans a commanding
PENKETH'S first lollipop lady and her husband will be celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary on Saturday. Lily and Leslie Hicks, of Station Road, were married on January 26, 1942, at Penketh Methodist Church. The couple met when they were both
SIR Thomas Gerrard turned on the style against Racing Rovers to book a place in the fourth round of Warrington Sunday Soccer League's Denis Scholes Cup. Goal scorers in their 3-1 win were Roy Bradshaw, Gareth Davies and Carl Addison. In the Red Lion Cup
