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Stories for 29 January 2004
Congleton News
Medics quit
LIFE-SAVING 999 cover for Congleton has ended following the decision by the town's First Responders to call it a day. more...
Police get tough on the streets
EIGHT people were arrested in Congleton at the weekend as part of an area-wide police crackdown on hooligans. more...
Car was split in two in horrific smash
POLICE accident investigator Stephen Binns told an inquest the wreckage from a car crash was the worst he had ever seen. more...
Out to make a difference
BIDDULPH East is earmarked for a new community initiative aimed at improving life on the estate. more...
Kinsey saves a point
ALSAGER Town's top scorer Andy Kinsey saved a point for his side on Saturday at home to strugglers Glossop. more...
Congleton Sport
JP pounces for late winner
CONGLETON Town maintained their 100 per cent start to 2004 with a dramatic last minute winner on Saturday. more...
Congleton Whatson
Army drama is set to grab your attention
ALSAGER Community Theatre tackles a thought-provoking and moving drama in its forthcoming production. more...
Crewe Alex
A hot prospect
CREWE may look to bolster their strikeforce with young Irish prospect Eammon Zayed. more...
Wright reckons Crewe can get all three points this time
CREWE'S acting skipper David Wright believes they owe Millwall one as the two sides clash at the Alexandra Stadium on Saturday. more...
George bows out on 3 month loan
ADEMOLE Bankole's Alex career could be at an end after joining Barnet on a three-month loan deal. more...
Crewe News
Father removes his children from school amid bullying claims
A FATHER has removed his children from a Crewe high school where he claims they were being bullied. more...
Hospital under fire from coroner
CREWE'S Leighton Hospital has been criticised by Cheshire's Coroner for the way it keeps track of mentally ill patients. more...
Pet store gets some slippery customers
A STRING of cold-blooded animals visited Crewe last week as the Pets at Home store welcomed Proteus - the UK's leading reptile sanctuary. more...
Leisure chief is 'wild' over bus cuts
FEARS are growing for the success of the long-awaited Eaton Street entertainment complex after huge bus cuts in the borough. more...
Motorists are to become moving targets
DANGEROUS drivers in Crewe and Nantwich are to come under fire from community volunteers armed with speed guns. more...
Crewe Sport
Winsford whipped by half-time
CREWE FC returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 7-0 thrashing of Winsford, last Saturday. more...
Sandbach win early with good pressure
SANDBACH RUFC kept their promotion push on track with a 51-7 hammering of Moore, last Saturday. more...
Magnificent defence ensured a victory
CREWE and Nantwich RUFC boosted their chances of a high-place finish thanks to an 8-0 victory over Ashton-on-Mersey. more...
Pace and passion was missing
CREWE Vagrants paid the price for a lacklustre performance, losing 2-1 at home to Northop Hall, last Saturday. more...
Crewe Whatson
And now the screaming starts
AUDIENCES can expect plenty of thrills and chills at Crewe's Lyceum Theatre next week with the knife-edge drama Screaming Blue Murder. more...
New bag of tricks promised by Crewe rockers Rucksack
LOCAL heroes Barbara Rucksack return to rock Student Night at Crewe's Limelight Club on Monday. more...
Barry will tell tales of the stars
FILM buffs can learn some scandalous secrets about their favourite stars in an evening with critic Barry Norman at the Chester Gateway tonight. more...
Entertainment Cktv
Soap babies have me in a lather
It's breeding season in the soaps again, so what has life got in store for the current crop of babies-in-waiting? more...
Knutsford News
End of road for office workers
A BAN on parking in two of Knutsford's busiest roads is due to be agreed tomorrow. more...
Test could pave way for closure
ONE lane of a busy Knutsford road could close for good. more...
Nantwich News
Babyfaced car crime menace unmasked
A TEENAGER responsible for 20 per cent of last month's car crime in the borough has been made the subject of the town's first anti-social behaviour order. more...
Hospital under fire over care for suicide victim
A NANTWICH man - released from Leighton Hospital's psychiatric ward three days after being admitted for trying to kill himself - took an overdose and died. more...
Cottage fall death was 'not suspicious', say detectives
DETECTIVES investigating the death of a Nantwich woman have said there is no evidence to suggest she was killed unlawfully. more...
Let's go and do battle!
THE 30th annual re-enactment of the Battle of Nantwich took place on Saturday, with thousands of spectators flocking to celebrate Holy Holly Day. more...
Nantwich Sport
Dabbers' panic almost lost it
NANTWICH Town almost blew a four-goal lead as panic struck in the final minutes of their clash at Atherton LR. more...
Newton News
WE WILL STILL PAY MORE THAN MOST
RESIDENTS in Newton may be facing one of the lowest council tax rises in the country but they still pay one of the highest bills in the region. more...
The loud school tie network
YOUNGSTERS at a Newton high school are smartening up their building in an unconventional way - they are making it wear a tie! more...
Is this the last post for the ballot box?
RESIDENTS in Newton are to be given the chance to cast their votes from the comfort of their own homes thanks to a pilot postal voting scheme. more...
Sainsbury's warehouse staff begin poll on new pay offer
WAREHOUSE workers at Sainsbury's distribution centre in Haydock have begun voting on a new pay offer, their trade union Usdaw has confirmed. more...
Pensioners urged to seek pension advice
PENSIONERS in Newton are being urged to seek advice to find out if they could be better off under the new pension credit system. more...
Crystal tips will relax you
STRESSED-out residents in Newton were given the opportunity to relax this week when new classes to heal the mind, body and spirit started at Newton Community Centre, writes Paul Keaveny. more...
Pupils' 'fast track' courses have finished
MASTERCLASSES at Newton High School for gifted pupils from five Newton primary schools have now come to an end since starting in October. more...
New task force to curb unruly youths
A GROUP has been formed in Newton in a bid to tackle the ongoing problem of riotous youths in the town. more...
Students' staging of Kes takes flight
YOUNG actors at a school in Newton have been rehearsing hard for this week's performance of the gritty northern drama Kes. more...
Vulcan buildings to go to make way for 600 new homes
THE developers behind ambitious plans to transform the historic Vulcan Locomotive Works say they plan to demolish more of the old office buildings in the next two weeks. more...
Call to save hall from development
RESIDENTS are to meet in a bid to stop a controversial development on a historic site. more...
School shuts after water mains burst
LESSONS at a Newton primary school were brought to a standstill this week when flooding, caused by a water mains burst, forced it to close its doors. more...
Minibus will provide school with lifeline
A NEW minibus has been presented to youngsters at a school in Newton following a concerted fundraising effort last year. more...
Learn more about antiques
BARGAIN hunters and fans of The Antiques Roadshow will be interested in a new weekly class on understanding antiques from next week. more...
Parking plans
PLANS have been submitted to St Helens Council for land south of the railway line at Junction Lane, Newton, to be used for the parking of HGV trailers. more...
Making friends, the fun way!
YOUNG fun-seekers in Newton have been taking advantage of a parents' and tots' session held every Monday at the Trees Community Centre. more...
Newton Sport
Newton 'Steele' vital points at the death
Halton RUFC 13 more...
Hitting new heights
EXCITING times are continuing at Parkside Golborne Amateur Rugby League Club. more...
Storm cruise to victory
Newton Storm u13s 32 more...
Karate stars show their class at the British International Open
A TRIO of Newton youngsters showed their karate class at the British International Open Karate Championships held in Crystal Palace. more...
Hoek on the Mark with wise decision
MORE Newton Anglers' Association competitions are set to take place on the lower pound stretch of the Sankey St Helens Canal following the success of the latest Sunday Open Sweepstake. more...
Vulcan strengthen their grip on the Reserve Division Two title
Vulcan Reserves 1 more...
Newton dominate Ellesmere encounter
Ellesmere Port 1 more...
Earlestown nets
EARLESTOWN Cricket Club's net practice for the new season has started at Selwyn Jones Sports Centre and will continue throughout the coming months. more...
Northwich News
'Grim' play area set to be refurbished
THE play area at Lostock Community Centre could be refurbished in a matter of weeks - and it will not be a moment too soon for one mum. more...
Former student becomes company chairman
A FORMER student of Sir John Deane's has become chairman of a pharmaceutical company in America, which develops new cancer chemotherapies. more...
Runcorn News
Community centre windows smashed
VANDALS smashed two windows at a Community Centre in Palacefields Avenue in Runcorn and another had to be replaced, on Monday. more...
St Helens Letters
Tough on pensioners
IT is a mystery how thousands of senior citizens struggling on their pensions are expected to pay soaring bills. more...
Whatever happened to free speech?
REGARDING the recent Robert Kilroy-Silk incident, a recent strongly worded Parliamentary motion tabled by Andrew Rosindell MP 'Condemning the BBC for succumbing to a climate of political correctness' is long overdue. more...
Far out man!
ATTENTION People of St Helens. more...
Calling Star sleuths
MY husband Duncan Bulmer and Harry Brighouse were student friends in the 50s. Harry was our best man in 1959 and shortly after married Shirley. They have a son Peter who is 34 this year. more...
Seen my dad's photo?
MANY years ago I saw a picture of my father, William Smith (Bill), in the offices of Fred Davis in St Helens. He was the very proud driver of the first Scammell truck through St Helens. more...
St Helens News
THIS IS NOT THE WILD WEST
VIOLENT crime fuelled by booze has nearly trebled in the past five years in St Helens in the wake of the amazing transformation of the town's nightlife scene which is now attracting around 20,000 visitors most weekends. more...
Booze ban on the way
A BAN on boozing in public places in St Helens town-centre is to be introduced as a tactic to quell soaring levels of alcohol-fuelled violence. (writes ANDREW KILMURRAY) more...
Chance to speak up about drugs and disorder
BUSINESSES and residents who have been troubled by drug addicts hanging about a town-centre road get the chance to put their concerns to police this week. more...
News in brief
A Newton-le-Willows school re-opens after a burst water main caused flooding, the cast of Hollyoaks film an episode of the show at a church in Rainhill...plus more news around the St Helens area. more...
Sainsbury's staff voting on pay deal
WAREHOUSE workers from Sainsbury's distribution centre have begun voting on a pay deal this week. more...
Council tax rise; 'one of lowest in country'
COUNCIL tax payers in St Helens look set to breathe a sigh of relief with news that the council is poised for a rise of just 2.5 per cent... one of the lowest in the country. more...
St Helens Sport
Carr Mill darters aim straight to take cup
A TEAM of arrows aces from the Carr Mill Hotel have beaten off stiff national competition to become champions in the John Smith's pub darts tournament. more...
Recs take derby spoils
Blackbrook 14 Pilkington Recs 31. RESURGENT Recs took the spoils in a fiercely contested derby cracker and now have a fighting chance of escaping the drop. more...
Heath punished for loose passes
Thatto Heath 27 Oulton Raiders 34 more...
Yickers stretch their winning run at Ulverston
Ulverston 12 Haydock 40 more...
Simms Cross 29
Bold Miners 10 more...
Little reward for Finch effort
Hindley 20 Haresfinch 0 more...
Pilks bounce back to net club double
Pilkington Recs A 23 Blackbrook A 14 more...
Miners secure spoils in first half try spree
Haydock A 2 Clock Face Miners 21 more...
Penlake fight back with six of the best
The Warrington & District League's Frontrunner Premier Division produced a number of entertaining matches in difficult conditions last Saturday. more...
David heads the winner
Prescot Cables 1 Belper Town 0 more...
Football round-up
A round-up of the results and fixtures from the local footballing scene. more...
Marsh added to LSH's injury list
LSH'S game at Longton was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch but they return to National League action this Saturday entertaining neighbours New Brighton. more...
Park find it tough going against Cumbrians
West Park 30 Aspatria 20 more...
St Helens Whalley
Last post for BB group
THE occasion is planned as a nostalgia-filled celebration - though it will not be without a tinge of sadness when a Boys Brigade company, established about 80 years ago, lays down its colours for the final time. more...
Terry's fun-provoking foursome
COLOURFUL characters abounded when Terry Jennians was a lad. more...
Eileen's hectic teenage whirl . .
EILEEN Hartley vividly remembers those carefree teenage days when her social life followed a busy and happy set routine. more...
Warrington Birchwood
Time to tackle area's speeding motorists
A DOUBLE-pronged attack on speeding motorists in Culcheth is being planned courtesy of the parish council. more...
Freeze on council precept
PARISH councillors in Culcheth have decided to freeze the precept on council tax ahead of setting this year's bill in April. more...
Be pampered
IT'S time to put your feet up and relax at the Silver Birch Pub as Birchwood Lions help to raise £250,000 for charity. more...
Mast plan
PROPOSALS have been unveiled for a 22.5-metre high telecoms mast in Risley. Mobile firm O2 wants to erect the column, and three antennae, near Helphire UK Ltd, on Trident Industrial Estate. more...
Warrington Business
Prize is stapled down by store
STAPLES in Warrington has won a national business award in recognition of its business solutions. more...
Space snapped up at Quay
BUSINESSES from across Warrington have been snapping up space in a newly completed warehouse in Winwick Quay. more...
Can you scoop the big prizes?
IN what could be a momentous year for business and industry in Warrington, the hunt is now officially on for the go-getters who have made the town one of the UK's enterprise capitals. more...
Warrington Callands
Inspectors full of praise for primary school
STANDARDS are rising, teaching is improving and the leadership is clear and focussed - everyone at Burtonwood Community Primary School has made great strides over the past two years, according to the school's latest Ofsted report. more...
Outline plan for 90 homes is approved
BOROUGH councillors have approved an outline planning application for a housing development in Kingswood. more...
Rosevilla gets nod to expand
PLANS to extend Rosevilla Residential Home on Penkford Lane in Collins Green have been given the green light. more...
Artists hoping to put on monthly displays
ARTY types in Burtonwood are getting together this weekend to exhibit some of their paintings - and if the exhibition is a success, organisers are hoping to make it a monthly event. more...
Guiding you to a fun time
IF you'd like to meet new friends, play games and make crafts, the Old Hall branch of the Girl Guides could be just what you're looking for. more...
Singing for their supper
VISITORS to St Philip's Church in Westbrook will be singing for their hot pot supper next weekend. more...
Warrington Entertainment
Here's looking at a big hit!
PAUL KEAVENY more...
A lucky 'O'men
PAUL KEAVENY more...
Sex and the City, Channel 4, 10pm
SARAH HARKER more...
Sparks set to fly at NME awards tour
THE wildest NME Awards Tour yet is on the cards when Funeral For a Friend headline gigs in the north west later this month. more...
Better to have loved and lost ...
Ross Fraser more...
Dancer in the Dark (15)
IAN KELLY more...
Identity, (15)
MELANIE MOORE more...
'Til The Day, Easyworld
CHRISTIAN EWEN more...
Shanghai Knights, (12)
STEVEN HALLMARK more...
Sexy Beast, (18)
PAUL KEAVENY more...
Oscar countdown
Best picture more...
Appleton dancers swing their pants in Flares
DANCERS from Appleton Thorn will appear in the 70s show Flares at the Theatre Royal in St Helens tomorrow, Friday. more...
Shh! It's oh so quiet at Culcheth this weekend
A PERFORMANCE of Sleeping Beauty will entertain villagers in Culcheth this weekend. more...
From Chicago to Broadway, Marti's got a date in Manchester
HEIDI TRAVIS more...
Friday film fun
PYRAMID Picture house returns to the town centre this weekend with guest appearances from Hugh Grant and Captain Hook. more...
Warrington Letters
Speed bumps are simply not the answer
SORRY Mrs McDonald (Warrington Guardian, January 22) but your argument in favour of speed bumps on Grasmere Avenue just doesn't add up. more...
Not an accident black spot and never has been
THE lunatics have taken over the asylum. more...
Oblivious to rules of common sense
I JUST had to make a comment about the community speed watch farce that seems to have been dumped on our behalf on the unsuspecting neighbourhood. more...
If drivers showed more responsibility then calming measures would not be needed
DAVID Letts (Guardian January 15) came across very badly in my opinion, when voicing his disagreement about the Council's decision to increase the amount of 'speed bumps' in the Warrington area. more...
A central pool is essential for good health
IN response to 'New Pool Too Costly', some people find getting two buses to pools rather difficult. Also the appropriate pools such as the toddlers' pools are not always available. It is also difficult for disabled people to use. Not everyone can afford a private gym and swim. more...
Democracy in action
CONGRATULATIONS to the residents and councillors of Lymm who fought a successful campaign to halt the planning application of Linden Homes to demolish the Lymm Hotel and build more housing. more...
One-way to ease traffic
IN common with a number of local highways, Fairfield Road, in Stockton Heath, has now become a virtual linear car park! On the section extending from London Road to Warburton Street, vehicles park on both sides, causing danger and inconvenience to moving traffic, which includes buses and cyclists. more...
Must rethink tuition fees
WARRINGTON has many dads working 50 to 60 hours to financially sustain their families; many mothers are working in underpaid jobs to supplement family incomes. more...
Warrington Locallife
Breaking down age barriers with group
FRIENDS, young and old, are coming together in a unique community group that is helping to break down the age barrier. more...
Carnival help call
PLANS are already being made for this summer's Westy Carnival but organisers need more volunteers to help make it a fun day out to remember. more...
Buildings flattened
WARRINGTON Borough Council has granted permission for developers to demolish two derelict buildings in Bewsey after they were deemed unsafe. more...
Disabled spaces
WARRINGTON Borough Council has introduced three new disabled parking spaces in Bewsey, Westy, and Fairfield. more...
Warrington Lymm
MP takes post office battle to Number 10
THE fight to save a Grappenhall post office will go all the way to Downing Street, as politicians and residents unite. more...
Get your Phil of Mozart magic
MEMBERS of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing at the latest Music in Lymm event. more...
Sunday stroll around Lymm
A WALK exploring the footpaths south of Lymm takes place on Sunday, February 15. more...
Trees will go up again this year
CHRISTMAS trees will be put up in Grappenhall and Thelwall in December this year, thanks to the parish council. more...
Raising cash for canines
A TABLE-top sale will be held in Lymm Village Hall on Saturday, March 6, to raise money for Cheshire Dogs Home. more...
Warrington News
Final phase for company
WORK on a business park development that started more than 10 years ago is to be completed. more...
New appeal for missing man
POLICE have issued a renewed appeal for a missing 76-year-old man with dementia after he disappeared more than a week ago. more...
She's a celebrity ... let's make our Padgate pop princess queen of the jungle
VOTE Kerry! That's the message being sent out in support of our very own queen of the jungle. more...
Hughes's army is set to go into battle
FROZEN-out council leader Mike Hughes could be set to launch a bid to win a number of seats at June's borough council elections. more...
Eccles will not stand if he can't stand in Birchwood
BIRCHWOOD councillor David Eccles, right, will not be standing for Labour at June's elections after turning down the seat he was offered by regional chiefs. more...
MEP criticises new Euro plans over animal transportation
PROPOSALS to improve the welfare of transported animals have been criticised by a Warrington Euro MP. more...
Hayley's bright idea
A WARRINGTON charity looks set to receive a boost thanks to the design work of one of its volunteers. more...
Parents' grief as sons die months apart
A COUPLE are coming to terms with the deaths of two sons in just eight months . more...
Concern grows for missing man
A 76-YEAR-OLD man with dementia who went missing last Thursday has still not been found. more...
Ghost buster
ON February 9 there will be ghostly goings-on at the Guardian's offices... more...
Wolves' Aussie stars fly the flag
IT may not have felt like it as temperatures plunged, but a little corner of Warrington was thinking of warmer climes on Australia Day. more...
Town MP abstains in top-up fees vote
OPINION is still divided over the controversial top-up fees row, with one Warrington MP supporting the Government's plans and the other choosing to abstain. more...
DSN project on the lookout for participants
A DEAF organisation that works hand-in-hand with the Warrington Deaf Centre is appealing for volunteers for its mentoring project. more...
Respected older people's campaigner dies, aged 78
A PENSIONER who campaigned to improve the lives of older people throughout Warrington has died, aged 78. more...
Police admit they need to get tougher
POLICE in Warrington have defended the town's rising level of violent crime that has more than doubled over the past two years. more...
Precious Jade shows amazing strength to earn trial with football club
A FOOTBALL fanatic from Thelwall is keeping her eyes on the prize after winning her battle with cancer in time to score a place in a soccer school of excellence. more...
Jobless man is jailed for bomb hoax
By DAVE LAWRENSON more...
Licensees slam new pub plan
BLUEPRINTS for another new pub on Bridge Street will be discussed by councillors on Tuesday - with other licensees the main objectors. more...
Town marks Chinese new year
FAR eastern culture came to Warrington as the town marked the start of the Chinese year of the monkey. more...
Family hit by tragedy
A WEEK after the death of a six-year-old girl at a Latchford School, a community is still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy. more...
Pensioner robbed in own home
ROBBERS attacked a 74-year-old man in his own home before escaping with his wallet. more...
Mum's anger as bus leaves with daughter on board
A PREGNANT mum had to run after a bus when the doors shut before her young daughter could get off. more...
Do you know our lottery winner?
ARE you the mystery millionaire who has reportedly scooped over a million in a Lotto jackpot win, or do you know the identity of the winner? more...
Jim shares his memories
A CROFT pensioner has been talking about growing up during the blitz for a nostalgic north west TV documentary called The Way We Were. more...
Lifestyle plan launched
A PROJECT offering a variety of challenges to change people's lifestyles will be launched today. more...
Conman hunt
A MAN posing as a council worker tricked his way into a pensioner's home and stole £200. more...
Travel a healthier way
MORE than 10 per cent of people in Warrington walk or cycle to work, latest figures show. more...
Soldiers get ready for tough Gulf tour
MORE than 130 Territorial Army soldiers from across the north west converged on Warrington on Saturday ahead of a six-month tour of duty in Iraq. more...
Tom decides not to miss the excitement
TOM Doyle was all set to retire from his post at the TA this year, but the chance to visit Basra was one he did not wish to miss out on. more...
Ballot boxes voted out as elections go postal-only
THERE will still be three ballot papers to fill in, but Warrington voters will be having their say through the post box and not the ballot box for the first time in June. more...
Fowl! Store is a no dough area
THE owner of 200 chickens, ducks and geese is furious with staff at Asda after they refused to sell him 150 loaves of bread because it took too long to process the transaction at the checkout. more...
Holocaust is remembered
SCHOOL children across Warrington were laying bricks in a 'wall of promises' this week in memory of those who lost their lives during the Holocaust. more...
Warning: don't be a dope
POLICE in Cheshire are reminding the public that possession of cannabis is still illegal following the drug's downgrading. more...
Thorn Marine saved for now
THE owners of a Stockton Heath boat store have been granted a temporary reprieve after plans to demolish Thorn Marine were withdrawn. more...
Workers' jobs are saved
WORKERS at Great Universal Shopping in Woolston have had their jobs safeguarded after a merger of shopping giants was confirmed. more...
Wolves urged to play ball over stadium bar for fans
A CAMPAIGN to make sure that a supporters' bar is included in Warrington Wolves' new state-of-the-art stadium is gaining momentum. more...
Ethnic minorities join forces in new group
FOURTEEN ethnic minority groups have joined forces to form a united Warrington organisation. more...
Prolific burglar given three-year jail term
A POLICE crackdown on cash card fraud has led to a three-year jail sentence for a prolific burglar. more...
Playtime wishes are granted at Farm Club
IT will soon be playtime all the time for children at Cinnamon Brow Farm Club after a generous donation from a housing association. more...
Show goes on thanks to slick students
A PENKETH amateur dramatics group were made up last week when beauty students at Warrington Collegiate decided to add a splash of colour to their latest production. more...
Ex-borough councillor found dead in Thailand
A FORMER Warrington borough councillor, who served for five years at the Town Hall, has been found dead in Thailand. more...
Could Fizz add some sparkle to your family?
A FORMER stray dog is looking for a home. more...
Mum, aged 30, jailed for drugs offences
A MOTHER-of-four was sentenced to 12 months in jail on Friday after being caught in possession of cannabis and amphetamines with a street value of up to £629. more...
Lymm pensioner is robbed in his home
A LYMM man, aged 75, was robbed when two men forced their way into his Statham Avenue home. more...
Warrington Obituaries
MR RON HULME
Mr Ron Hulme, father of Mr Keith Hulme, died of a heart attack on January 4. He was 80. more...
MR FREDERICK DICKENSON
Mr Frederick George Dickenson, husband of the late Mrs Doris Dickenson, died of pulmonary disease and a stroke on January 4. He was 86. more...
MRS JOAN BETTY RUTTER
Mrs Joan Betty Rutter (nee McNamee), wife of Mr Frank Rutter, died on January 5, aged 73. more...
MR JOHN KENNETH PORTER
Mr John Kenneth Porter, husband of Mrs Margaret Rose Porter, died of cancer on January 12. He was 71. more...
MR RONALD DAVID SMITH
Mr Ronald David (Dave) Smith, husband of Mrs Christine Smith, died of a brain tumour on January 6. He was 60. more...
MRS MARGARET LAWRENCE
Mrs Margaret Lawrence, wife of the late Mr William Lawrence, died of a fractured femur caused by a fall, on December 29. She was 94. more...
MR DEREK C MUSSON
Mr Derek C Musson, son of Mr Derek A Musson, died on December 29, aged 39. more...
MRS LUCY WHATMOUGH
Mrs Lucy Maude Whatmough, wife of the late Mr Jos Whatmough, died of heart failure on December 14. She was 88. more...
MRS ELEANOR KENNEDY
Mrs Eleanor Kennedy, wife of the late Mr John Edward Kennedy, died of pneumonia on January 3, aged 90. more...
MRS DAISY HUNTER
Mrs Daisy Winifred Hunter, wife of the late Mr Denis (Danny) Hunter, died on November 2, aged 90. more...
MRS MARJORIE BRADY
Mrs Marjorie Brady, wife of Mr Wilfrid Brady, died of pneumonia following heart disease on December 30. She was 79. more...
MR JOSEPH POWERS
Mr Joseph Powers, uncle of Ms Karen Crawford, died of pulmonary fibrosis on November 26. He was 70. more...
MR RICHARD HANKINSON
Mr Richard (Rich) Hankinson, husband of Mrs Doris (Dot) Hankinson, died on January 11. He was 86. more...
MR MICHAEL COSTELLO
Mr Michael Costello died on December 25, aged 79. more...
MRS JENNIE WYCHERLEY
Mrs Jennie Wycherley, wife of the late Mr Charles Herbert Wycherley, died of pneumonia on December 21. She was 95. more...
MR JOHN MacNAUGHTON
Mr John MacNaughton, husband of the late Mrs Cora MacNaughton, died of heart failure on November 18. He was 75. more...
Warrington Orford
Vicar set for road fight
A CAMPAIGNING vicar has taken on the borough council in a bid to halt plans for a new road that would cut through Orford Park. more...
Check it out! Youngsters run a restaurant
CHECKOUT tills were ringing at Long Lane Primary School last week when pupils transformed their classroom into a café with a little help from a supermarket. more...
Children branch out
CHILDREN at Woolston Community Primary School have been branching out with a little help from their friends at Mersey Forest. more...
Go to war at library
PADGATE Library is inviting children to come along and defend their territory in a war games spectacular on Saturday, February 7 from 10am until 12.30pm. more...
Warrington Penketh
Message to vandals: 'We've had enough'
VANDALS running riot in Hood Manor have started the new year with another series of attacks. more...
500k school revamp project unveiled
A PROJECT to revamp part of Great Sankey Primary School, costing more than half a million pounds, has been unveiled. more...
Young music stars pass exams
YOUNG musicians taught by Sankey teacher Mary Clarke who have passed exams this month are: Rachel Coates, Fairlie Halpin Parr, Jessica Gorman, Marielle Alldred, Melanie Alldred, Jade Buckingham, Kate Holden, Christopher Billinge, John Ward, Kadie Baguley, Christopher Whitfield, Ellie Dutton, Rachel Bluwden, Louise Kelly, Ben Hall, Jack Hall, Samuel Smith, William Smith, Anna Gabbott, Casey Halpin Parr, Louise Richardson, Lewiss Harrison, Alex Clutton, Richard Shepherd, Sarah Short; theory - Rebecca Scott, Elizabeth Jones, Alison Jerram, Holly Shaw, Alison Miller, Paul Wharton, Elizabeth Gannicliffe; singing - Calum McInnes, Elizabeth Jones; piano - Ian Drinkwater. more...
Sale for church appeal
A TABLE-top sale will boost funds for the Penketh Methodist Church appeal. more...
Road closed
PART of Cuerdley Road has been closed to cars. more...
Storage plan approval
A STORAGE building is to be built at United Utilities' Great Sankey base. more...
Barn owl meeting
MEMBERS of Penketh and Sankey Gardening Society will hear a talk from Ian Jones about conservation work with barn owls. more...
Surgery days
LIBERAL Democrat councillors for Great Sankey South, Roy Smith and Trudi Wood, will hold a surgery at the Tim Parry Centre, Cromdale Way, on Saturday, February 7 from 10.30am-11am. more...
Warrington Sport
Golden hat-trick of individual titles
JUBILANT Warrington Athletics Club are celebrating being the home of three outstanding regional cross country champions this week. more...
Sports digests
Juniors' last chance to join more...
Burton brothers are the top men
MOORE United's run of good form in the Warrington Soccer League continued at the weekend. more...
Wilkies Tavern toast of the town
WILKIES Tavern are the toast of Warrington Sunday Soccer League's Denis Scholes Challenge Cup this week. more...
Town's outing
WARRINGTON Town travel to Alsager in North West Counties Soccer League Division One on Saturday and then on Tuesday go to Woodley Sports for a rearranged Challenge Trophy quarter-finals tie. more...
Bell of a strike seals victory
Warrington Town Res...1 more...
Sports digests
Keith Lee storms to sweep success more...
Revenge is sweet!
Lymm RFC 28 more...
Plenty of positives as Warrington fall victim to class comeback
Warrington RUFC 15 more...
Coach's tinkering works a treat
Eagle RUFC 19 more...
Relegation looming for Moore
Moore RUFC 7 more...
Eagle claim another scalp
Whitchurch u17s 10 more...
Lymm under 14s progress
Lymm u13s 0 more...
Sports digests
Priority lies with women's section more...
Bulls' extra fire power takes the sting out of Scorpions' tail
Blackpool Scorpions 18 more...
Impressive run continues
Woolston Rovers 36 more...
Back to the drawing board
Wigan St Judes 38 more...
Leaders given a tough test
Culcheth Eagles 16 more...
Rylands home in on first division summit
Langworthy 16 more...
Latchford stay on course for promotion
Folly Lane 10 more...
So here's to you Mr Robinson
Rylands A 21 more...
History to repeat itself?
CROSFIELDS Amateur Rugby League Club have confirmed that their Powergen Challenge Cup third round tie against professional outfit Workington Town will have a 2.30pm kick-off at Wilderspool Stadium on February 8. more...
North West Counties junior and youth Rugby League round-up
Latchford Albion u11 0 more...
Gamble pays off for high flying Bulls Head
GYCA maintained their unbeaten Grappenhall Darts League record with a stunning win against ESMA. more...
Vandewalle homes in on Great Britain youth squad
SARAH Vandewalle has excelled in Great Britain selection trials at Bath University and she is now provisionally ranked the sixth best 17 to 18-year-old pentathlon performer in the country. more...
Murray loses his unbeaten record
DEAF Social A whitewashed Kings Club C to extend their lead at the top of Warrington Snooker League's third division to a whopping 15 points. more...
Week of woe for hockey teams
DATEN Hockey Club women's first team and men's second team lost their weekend matches 3-0. more...
Promotion hopes suffer setbacks
WARRINGTON Hockey Club's second and third teams suffered setbacks to their promotion hopes this week with two poor performances. more...
Spring in the air at Padgate
PADGATE Trampolining Club have finalised plans to make a bigger impact on the competitive scene. more...
Grappenhall nets practice
GRAPPENHALL Cricket Club have a new skipper for the 2004 season. more...
Glance guide to sport
Athletics more...
Bacup battle
WARRINGTON Town will play Bacup home and away in the semi-finals of the North West Counties Challenge Trophy if they can succeed in the quarter-finals. more...
Unbeaten run halted
RYLANDS soccer team have lost their first Mid-Cheshire Soccer League game in 15 outings. more...
Warrington Stocktonheath
Residents want end to their smell hell
RESIDENTS in Walton are demanding action after nearly 10 years of nasty niffs coming from an environmental pumping station. more...
Disabled place for motorists
TRAFFIC bosses have introduced a disabled parking place on Farrell Road, in Stockton Heath. more...
Alistair's got the recipe for success
A LOWER Whitley chef managed to tickle his judge's taste buds on the way to a runners up spot in a national recipe competition. more...
Touch of Klass at Walton Hall
FRIENDS of Walton Hall will be holding their first recital of the year when the Trio Classico come to town with a programme called Music of Spain. more...
No courses for patients
FURTHER to an article on last week's Local Life page about courses at The Cat and Lion to help cancer patients in recovery, we have been advised that these classes will no longer take place. more...
Warrington Weddings
MR J C Harman and MISS D C Hughes
The wedding has taken place at Latchford Methodist Chapel of 42-year-old Jeffrey Craig Harman, son of Joyce Harman, of Guildford Close, Padgate, and 38-year-old Diane Christine Hughes, daughter of Ann Hughes, of Seabury Street, Westy. more...
Mr J C HARRIS and MISS L M KENNEDY
The wedding has taken place at Warrington Register Office of 28-year-old John Clyde Harris, youngest son of Norma Harris and the late Clyde Harris of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, and 30-year-old Miss Lisa Marie Kennedy, only daughter of Mary Kennedy of Watkin Street, and eldest daughter of John Fairbrother. more...
MR S A WINSTANLEY and MISS S L FLYNN
The wedding has taken place at St Elphin's Church of 39-year-old Stephen Alan Winstanley, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A Winstanley of Locker Avenue, Longford, and 26-year-old Sarah Louise Flynn, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs B Flynn of Southdale, Penketh. more...
MR M WINSHIP and MISS J K NORRIS
The wedding and reception has taken place at Statham Lodge of 30-year-old Mark Winship, son of Joyce and Trevor Winship of Welwyn Park Avenue, Hull, and 25-year-old Miss Jennifer Karen Norris, only daughter of Mike and Michelle Norris of Brook Drive, Great Sankey. more...
DR J FLEMING and MISS V WESTWELL
The wedding has taken place at Newchurch Parish Church, Culcheth, of 29-year-old Dr John Fleming, elder son of Mr and Mrs Jon Fleming of Invergarry, Scotland, and 24-year-old Miss Victoria Westwell, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Westwell of Culcheth. more...
MR T REGAN and MS CAROL DOLAN
The wedding has taken place at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas, of 47-year-old Mr Terence Regan, son of the late Lillian and William Regan, and 43-year-old Carol Dolan, daughter of Mavis Blackburn of Dagnall Avenue, and the late Mr Harry Blackburn. more...
Warrington Whatson
theatre
Heidi Travis more...
country music
Thursday, January 29: more...
what's on
Altrincham Garrick Playhouse: The Day War Broke Out 2-7 February, Box Office 0161928 1677 more...
Warrington Wolves
Imports handed debuts
WOLVES' new boys will be given their first taste of life in primrose and blue shirts this weekend. more...
Widnes,Runcorn Motors
Widnes Runcorn Motors Test
BIG movies are being screened at cut price at the Pyramid Picturehouse. more...
Widnes,Runcorn News
Police welcome new technology
POLICE have welcomed technology that helps find 999 callers on mobile phones. more...
Police attendance records praised
SICKNESS rates amongst Halton police have been praised by Cllr Peter Lloyd Jones, chairman of the Halton Police forum. more...
Wardens thanked by councillor
A WIDNES councillor has thanked community wardens for making a difference in his ward. more...
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