SCHOOL dinners have come a long way since Spam, chips and rice pudding were the order of the day. The Warrington Guardian paid a visit to St Ann's Primary School, in Orford, to sample tasty and nutritious dinners provided by the school meals catering
Future Federers should head to Birchwood on Saturday for the launch of a unique initiative. Because the first city tennis club launches at the Benson Road Tennis Centre from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Supported by The Lawn Tennis Association, the event is free
WIDNES Vikings have offered new contracts to seven of last season's squad as they continue building for a renewed attempt to get into Super League. The club is remaining tight-lipped over who the players are but remain hopeful' all will put pen to paper
Crosfields 30 Hull Isberg 6. DAVE Pennington scored a hat-trick as Crosfields maintained their bid for promotion to National Conference Amateur Rugby League Division One with a win against Hull Isberg. Good work from Matt Barber and Dave Gibbons allowed
WARRINGTON Collegiate student Rachel Fairhurst was one of Great Britain's most successful athletes at this year's Special Olympics in Rome. The talented gymnast from Hudson Close, Old Hall, picked up three silver and two bronze medals, finishing second
THE Charities Commission is weighing up what to do after a meeting with Leigh Animal Sanctuary and Friends of Leigh Animal Sanctuary The commission has been looking into concerns about the sanctuary. The Wigan-based dogs home has a contract to take
THE battling story of a rugby league legend is launched this week. Biting Back is the appropriate title for Mike Gregory's autobiography and fans can meet the rugby league legend at a signing event on Saturday. Charting his successful career as captain
THERE'S a possibility the first two phases of Omega will go ahead - but not the other three. Two things indicate this might happen. Firstly, both Liverpool and Manchester city councils objected to the plan because of the potential effect on their economy
THE developers have resurrected plans to give £1m towards a proposed train station in Chapelford in a last minute submission. The council wants to build the station as a replacement for Sankey's, but is still seeking funding and work has halted on the
BURTONWOOD residents are unanimous in their view of Omega. A public consultation this week received 110 replies - every one against the plan in its present form. People don't think speed limits and double yellow lines would be enough to deal with extra
HISTORIC plans to create a £1billion business park have been given a massive lift. Members of Warrington Borough Council's development control committee have given a green light to the Omega development. The massive business park, on the former site
WOLFGANG Petersen knows a thing or two about directing water-based adventures. Das Boot and A Perfect Storm were pretty good examples of the art - so he seemed the right person to have a pop at a Poseidon Adventure rejig. And he does a pretty decent
THERE are comedians who have built a reputation on rambling comedy, giving performances where the telling of the joke is more crucial than the punchline itself. Geordie comic Ross Noble falls firmly into this category - if anything he takes this approach
EXPECTATIONS would rarely have been higher - a stage show of one of my favourite books of all time. Harper Lee's classic, To Kill A Mockingbird, was one of my GCSE English books and has stayed with me ever since. Its exploration of the colour line and
THOSE were the days, Saturday mornings spent watching the gorgeous David Cassidy on TV's The Partridge Family. I knew that if only I could meet him he would fall instantly in love with me. The really sad thing is that, now, after rather more years
KT Tunstall's debut, Eye To The Telescope, was my favourite album of last year. I first saw her performing Black Horse and the Cherry Tree at the Mercury Awards, an acoustic guitar and loop effect pedal her only accompaniment. And I was mesmerised.
HE IS a canny fella that Beck. His latest album is a fantastic example of why he's so revered by most music fans - it's a really eclectic mix of samples, drum patterns, soundscapes and funky bass lines and has more hooks than than Velcro. The Information
IF you are already hooked on the TV show, here's your chance to see the stars of this year's X Factor performing live on stage. Following two sell-out X Factor tours featuring singers from the previous series, this year's final 12 will be taking centre
Neil Docking THE man who has put West Coast hip hop firmly back on the map is set to play the UK for the first time this December. Jay Taylor, AKA The Game, has been a breath of fresh air in a largely stagnant rap scene dominated by Southern rappers
HOT on the heels of their sell-out tour next month, Snow Patrol have announced a special Christmas show at the Manchester G-Mex. The gig at the legendary venue takes place on Friday, December 15, tickets are priced £23.50. The band's previously announced
SECUESTRO Express is a gritty and brutal thriller set in Caracas, Venezuela - 'the most dangerous city on earth'. Heavily stylised and produced, it tells the tale of Carla (played by the beautiful Mia Maestro) and her fiance Martin - a pair of hedonistic
THIS is not, I was disappointed to discover, a spin-off from Anchorman. I was hoping Brick would be the continuing story of vacant weatherman Brick Tamland as he took over as special assistant to the equally vacant George W Bush. It is though, a tremendously
WITH a film crew in tow Embrace rocked on to stage at the Apollo in Manchester and put on a set that seemed to delight the fans and cameras alike. Given that the band are now on their fourth album, it is no surprise they have an impressive back catalogue
IT HAS been a good few years since Scorsese created a movie that could genuinely be considered a masterpiece. But with excellent pacing, a compelling story and twists and turns reminiscent of the critically acclaimed Goodfellas, The Departed sees a director
INNOVATIVE comedy duo Mitchell and Webb will be stopping off in both Liverpool and Manchester later this year on their first live tour of the UK. Best known for their roles as sexually frustrated flat mates Mark and Jeremy in Channel 4's award-winning
PROGRESSIVE metal behemoths Tool are set to play a concert at the MEN arena next month - and tickets are still available for one of the most enthralling rock acts in the world today. The Grammy award-winning band, who released their sixth studio album
HOT footing it from the West End, Jennifer Ellison will be leading the cast of Chicago when it comes to Manchester. The Scouser will be reprising her role as the murderous wannabe Roxie Hart as the show heads off on its national tour. She originally
FATHER, forgive me. For I have sinned. "What is it my son?" I have been listening to prog. "Oh God." Huh? "You've not been to see Van Der Graaf Generator again, have you? I warned you about that, last year. Or Tool?" NO no, it's not that bad. It's
THE Labour leader has accused Warrington Borough Council of failing to do enough to solve the bins crisis. Clr Terry O'Neill says he was brushed off' when he tried to question the leadership about what steps were taken to avoid Wednesday's strike by
A SMALL fire broke out in a toaster at a house in Latchford on Monday. Firefighters from Warrington fire station were called out to the property on Greenalls Avenue just after 11am.
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones has signed a parliamentary motion in support of National Identity Fraud Prevention week. She says such fraud is costing the economy £1.7 billion every year. Mrs Jones added: "I urge everybody to get identity fraud wise
Pilkingtons u11 24 Rylands u11 12. RYLANDS suffered their first defeat of the season against a strong Pilkingtons side. Tries were scored by Tyler Whitaker and Liam Hill, the top tackler was Mitch McJay and the coach's award went to David Manfredi.
IRELAND half back Chris Bridge has the world at his feet, according to former Wolves teammate Toa Kohe-Love. Bridge is expected to make his Irish debut in a World Cup qualifier against Russia on the outskirts of Moscow on Sunday after turning down a
STOCKTON Heath judo star Abbie Cunningham was one victory away from a medal at the Junior World Championships in the Dominican Republic on Sunday. The 19-year-old, who was fighting in her last junior event before moving up to senior level with the 2012
