A MAN put a brick through the window of his girlfriend's council house after an argument, magistrates heard last week. Brendon Boughey, 24, of Thirlmere Way, Widnes pleaded guilty to destroying or damaging property in the early hours of June 5 this year
PUPILS at Middlewich High School jumped for joy as they said farewell to their teachers on the last day of term. And there will be more reason to celebrate when they return in September because Cheshire County Council has approved a planning application
Wolves' interest in the 31-year-old Newcastle Knights star emerged in the media Down Under over the weekend and, work permit allowing, a deal is on the cards for Johns to join Warrington until the end of the season once his Knights commitments are over
A GARDEN party is being held for young families in West Bank. They are invited to the grand opening of a children's community garden at 11am on Sunday, August 7. A fancy hat competition, games and activities, promise to make it a fun filled day. Sure
Children at Barnton Primary School had the chance to shine during their final week of term as they took to the stage with their adaptation of Oliver! A variety of talent was on display from budding actors, dancers and singers, as well as the children
WARRINGTON Trading Standards is warning against a new get-rich-quick scheme. Known as Deaf Hearts, although it's name could change, it works like a chain letter with individuals giving thousands of pounds to a member of a network, usually a trusted friend
A FIFTH of all pensioners live in poverty, according to research published by the National Pensioners Convention (NPC). And Warrington pensioners say that while many older people are managing, they are still worrying about how to pay their next bill.
A MAN was found lying in the road after an assault in Bridge Street, just after midnight on Friday morning.He was taken to Warrington Hospital with minor head and facial injuries.
A CYCLIST came off his bike after being in collision with a car in Springfield Street, at 3.40pm last Tuesday.The 62-year-old was taken to Warrington A&E with minor leg injuries.
A TOLLED expressway to the Thelwall Viaduct could be back on the cards - to the dismay of countryside campaigners. The M6 expressway would run parallel to the existing motorway, from junction 11 to junction 19 or 20. A public inquiry last year found significant
A JAPANESE exchange student needs a host family in Warrington. The 16-year-old is already enrolled at a school in Warrington and is due to arrive on September 2 for one academic year but her host family in Padgate pulled out unexpectedly. She is one of
WARRINGTON police are keeping up with the latest trend by releasing wristbands promoting safety for young people. Cheshire Police Authority launched its own blue and yellow Streetsafe wristbands last Thursday July 14. The campaign involves handing out
WARRINGTON'S firefighters have won praise from independent inspectors. In a report published today, July 28, the Audit Commission described Cheshire Fire Authority as a good organisation with strong leadership. The Commission rated all 47 fire authorities
FORMER Warrington MP Mark Carlisle has died, aged 76. The former Tory minister and Peer died last week following a long and distinguished political career. He was MP for Warrington South from 1983 until 1987 and had served as the member for Runcorn for
WITH its snowy fur this two-week-old animal brings Southern America to Warrington. The newborn Alpaca, from Peru, is the latest addition to Hatton Farm, Stretton Road, the home of Cheshire's Maize Maze. Dave Fryer, owner of the attraction, said: "Alpacas
A GROUP of staff from St Rocco's Hospice are set to walk on air to raise vital funds. Beverley Cormes, Carol Norman, Val Caffyn and Shirley Dunning are to take part in a freefall parachute jump from 10,000 feet. There are still a small number of places
A NEW chairman and deputy have been elected to the board of Golden Gates Housing following the annual general meeting on Wednesday, July 20. Doreen Moors will act as chairman for the next 12 months and fellow GGH resident Royston Willard as deputy. GGH
THE leader of Warrington Borough Council was last week caught up in London's terror alert. Clr John Joyce went through Warren Street just 30 minutes before the abortive bomb attack at the tube station on July 21. He was going to a Local Government Association
HE'S SICK and he needs help says the mother of a girl abused by a family friend. She spoke out after Shaun Leah admitted three counts of indecently assaulting young girls at Warrington Crown Court on Monday, July 18. The mother told the Warrington Guardian
'IF I could have missed him I would have done anything'. The heartbreaking words of bus driver John McIntyre at the inquest into the death of eight-year-old schoolboy Dylan Lines. Mr McIntyre was driving the number 14 Halton Transport bus that collided
CELEBRITIES graced Barton Stadium on Saturday as they took on Winsford United reserves in a charity football match. Although the All Star team was defeated 6-5, everyone got a chance to meet some of their favourite celebrities including actors from Hollyoaks
A DREAM could soon come true for ambitious model Kelly Murrell - with your help. That's the message to enterprising local companies willing to back her bid to become Miss England. "I'm looking for a dress designer," said Kelly, 19, of Murdishaw, Runcorn
COOKING potatoes could have destroyed a Runcorn kitchen on Sunday night. A resident came in after having a drink, say firefighters, put a pan on a stove and left it unattended. Minutes later, it had boiled dry and caught fire. Firefighters tackled the
A MAN was taken to Warrington Hospital A&E with minor leg injuries after a traffic incident. The 42-year-old was injured in a collision between a motorbike and a parked car, just after 11pm last Thursday.
THE Rotary Club of Warrington Bridgewater presented the Royal Northern College of Music with a cheque for £2,500. The college's wind orchestra performed at the Bridgewater Hall in March. The cheque was presented to conductor James Gourlay and the money
JACK the Ripper is being put on trial this week - by Warrington school children. Around 60 children on their summer holidays will be 'in court' at Great Sankey High School to look at the links between geography and crime. The event is one of two summer
A STOLEN car was driven to Moore Lane, Moore, and set alight say firefighters.They were called to the blaze at 10.45pm on July 21.
A HISTORIC journey marked the closure of the dilapidated Warrington Bus Station. A restored heritage vehicle made the final journey from the station on Wednesday night, before it is demolished and a new station is built. The 40-year-old bus was the last
fits ... put your most fashionable foot forward THE secret of a stylish woman is knowing how to effortlessly put your best foot forward. Whether its gravity defying heels or metallic flats, shoes define a lady to the world around her. And along with this
VISITORS to Warrington town centre enjoyed a step back in time over the weekend for a Medieval spectacular. To celebrate 750 years of Warrington Market, the town was transformed into a scene from the middle ages with special characters and an encampment
TARA Woodcock from Northwich won last week's Disability Awareness Day wordsearch competition organised by Thorntree Garage.She won a copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
WESTY Park was transformed into a summer carnival on Saturday as residents celebrated their annual festival. Stalls reflecting Westy community life, including St Margaret's Community Centre, Golden Gates Housing, Trading Standards and Westy Sure Start
A SET of speed limits to make rural roads safer will be imposed in Walton village. Campaigners from the parish council won through with their plan on Friday. The speed of traffic passing through the village has concerned residents for years. They helped
A DISABLED parking space will be created in Alexandra Street despite objections from four residents. Warrington Borough Council's traffic committee agreed to the space on Friday. Council officer Bob Rivers said: "It's an area with parking difficulties
WENDI Ryan went up in flames at her nine-year-old daughter's birthday party. Her gypsy skirt caught fire from a candle and her legs were engulfed in seconds. She needed hospital treatment for 20 per cent burns. "The children were all screaming - but not
FREE summer holiday swimming lessons are being offered at leisure centres thanks to Warrington Borough Council. Four leisure centres are taking part in the 'Free Swim for Kids' initiative, which runs from now until September 4. Every child under the age
AN ORFORD mum who lost her daughter and mother to cancer is urging women to hand in their Race for Life sponsorship money. Phyllis Gaskell raised £114 for Cancer Research UK after taking part in the women-only Race for Life event in June, but she is calling
PARENTS have gone back to the classroom to help tempt their children into a more healthy way of eating. Pupils at Long Lane Primary School were joined by some of their parents and staff at meal time this week to try out the healthier menus brought in
LEADER of Warrington Borough Council John Joyce says a new role on a regional body will strengthen the town's position. Clr Joyce has been elected to serve as chairman at the Northwest Regional Assembly for the next 12 months and says his position will
USING the library isn't necessarily a particularly hi-tech activity, but students at Birchwood CE Primary School are taking advantage of modern advances to keep track of their books. A new system has just been installed whereby students use fingerprint
A LAWYER who grew up near Knutsford died in the London bombings, it emerged last week. Fiona Stevenson, 29, was killed on her way to work. In a joint statement last week her family, who used to live in Goostrey, said the solicitor had always believed
MORE than 450 stray dogs were picked up by borough council dog wardens last year. The council is warning that strays can cause road accidents, bite and intimidate other animals and the public and that dog fouling is a source of disease. Clr Pat Wright
A SECURITY expert this week called for more investment in CCTV after the terrorist bombings in London. Adam Wiseberg, vice chairman of the British Security Industry Association, said the Government should improve camera coverage across the UK. "They need
A BENEFITS cheat with an 'appalling' record of offences has escaped jail despite stealing £20,830. David Jervis from Old Hall has been convicted of crimes of dishonesty, violence and of indecent assault on a girl aged under 16. But the 45-year-old was
VILLAGERS want someone to take the blame for a 10-year-old leak outside Mobberley Victory Hall. For years people have complained to parish councillors who, in turn, have tried to resolve the problem. "People have been getting their feet wet in dry weather
In 20 years he has driven celebrities across the town from Mere Golf and Country Club, Cottons Hotel and numerous bars and restaurants. His proudest moment was being asked to give a lift to Bill Clinton's staff - his personal assistant and two lawyers
CYCLE campaigners from all over the country are coming to Warrington this autumn. They will be attending the national conference of the Cyclists Touring Club, the CTC. The cyclists will be discussing ways to make the streets more friendly for non-car
THE DEADLINE for the new Mersey crossing came and went without an announcement - leaving concern and disappointment in its wake. The £335m bridge needs the Government's green light and it could ease the chronic congestion problems on the M6 and in the
VOLUNTEER car drivers are needed to join the team at Mersey Regional Ambulance Services (MRAS). The company, which transports patients across Cheshire and Merseyside, is especially looking for drivers to help renal patients who need dialysis three times
THE future of the old Stockton Heath Fire Station on London Road was set to be decided as the Warrington Guardian was going to press. Members of Warrington Borough Council's development control committee were meeting yesterday, Wednesday, night to discuss
A WARRINGTON MP has launched a scathing attack on chiefs responsible for a police training centre. She has made the criticism after the plug was pulled just six months after assurances were made that the Bruche site would remain open. Helen Jones, MP
A RADICAL plan to safeguard the future of the borough's green fields is one step closer to being adopted. The green light was given to the draft unitary development plan at a meeting of the full council last Thursday. The plan outlines a tight green belt
Lord Carlisle's funeral was held at St Wilfrid's Church, which he had helped to protect for future generations. "He worked hard to raise funds to keep the church in pristine condition," said Jim Shepherd, chairman of Mobberley Parish Council. Lord Carlisle
