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  • Junior reports - under 16s

    Rylands Sharks u16 26 Leigh East u16 6. SHARKS produced a lacklustre performance against a very poor Leigh outfit. Jack Reid, Lewis Bennett and debut player Luke Filson were the stand-out performers. Woolston Rovers u16 34 Wigan St Cuthberts u16

  • Bulls set for ‘derby’ clash

    Bank Quay Bulls 54 Haydock 6. BANK Quay Bulls maintained their top three position in the North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Premier Division with a comfortable victory over Haydock. They should face a stiffer challenge on Saturday when they play

  • Junior reports - under 15s

    Rylands Sharks u15 23 Blackbrook Royals u15 10. RYLANDS played their best game of the season so far against Blackbrook with their WIN sealed thanks to tries from Jamie Howard, James Mendeika, Danny Bridge and Jordon Burke, while Joe Clarke was the

  • Tributes to stenographer at Nuremberg

    FROM working as a volunteer ambulance driver in the war to being present at the Nuremberg trials, Joan Parsons had a remarkable tale to tell. The 92-year-old from Orford died last week but leaves stories and memories for everyone who knew her - and now

  • Second spot after stroll in the Park

    Winnington Park 16 Lymm 29. LYMM lie in second place in rugby union's North Two West after a fast start left struggling Winnington Park reeling on Saturday. Lymm led 19-0 after only 17 minutes, with Nick Shaw converting after Simon Harrison opened

  • Leonard and Forster winning combination

    Rylands Sharks 18 Pilkingtons 16. RYLANDS scored two converted tries in the last eight minutes to deservedly win Saturday's North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Premier Division clash. The second half was dominated by Rylands. They crossed the

  • Hot Latchford

    Latchford Albion 62 Orrell St James 10. LATCHFORD Albion secured their second win of the North West Counties Premier Division campaign against sixth-placed Orrell. Nick Owen, on his return from Barrow, scored Latchford's first try before Kris Buckley

  • Water cheek! Man refuses to pay twice

    SEE you in court! That was Pat Nicholls' response to demands for money from water giant United Utilties. Mr Nicholls said the company is trying to charge him twice - and he is prepared to stand his ground. "I'll look forward to slapping them down in

  • Christmas concert

    ENJOY an evening of Christmas music with performances by local brass bands at St Thomas' Church. The night will feature performances from Wire Brass Band and its youth band who will be joined by Dolci Singing Group for the festive evening of song. The

  • A few quid can give homeless person a meal and a present

    WHILE most of us will be lucky enough to spend Christmas Day tucking into a traditional meal with all the trimmings in the warmth of our homes, spare a thought for those who are not so fortunate. Imagine if you were homeless, vulnerable and alone this

  • First XV headline weekend treble

    Ashton-on-Mersey 3 Warrington 13. ALL three of Warrington RUFC's senior sides recorded wins on the same weekend for the first time in three years. The first team produced a dogged display to triumph at Ashton-on-Mersey in South Lancashire/Cheshire

  • Messenger Newspapers

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  • Crewe Guardian

    Reserves Wanted In All Areas Of Crewe, Sandbach, And Nantwich.

  • Wirral Globe

    Woodchurch WGD/04/033 Carrbridge Road, New Hey Road WGD/04/34A Newbridge Close, Bridge Farm Close Tramere WGD/01/13A Westbank Road, Greenbank Road WGD/01/009 Everest Road, Mallory Road Oxton WGD/01/024 Mather Road,

  • Junior reports - under 13s

    Burtonwood Bulldogs u13 10 Latchford Giants u13 14. GIANTS led all the way and were rewarded for the concerted teamwork displayed. Dominic Jones scored the first try and Taylor Wheat and Luke Gillooley followed up with two more. Woolston Rovers u13

  • Government speaks to franchise firm

    DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry investigators have spoken to a Warrington company in response to complaints from franchisees. The DTI was contacted about First For Fragrance, which used to be based at St James' Court in Wilderspool Causeway and is now

  • Midweek Guardian

    Lymm6151 Elm Tree Road, Dingle Bank Close 6158 Turnberry Close, West Heath Road 6155 Barsbank Lane, Grove Avenue Woolston 6091 Gig Lane, Ivy Road Latchford 6114 Grange Avenue, Stringer Crescent Walton 6164 Derby Road

  • Seal spotted in Woolston Park

    A seal attracted a large crowd this morning when it was spotted in Woolston Park. The white & brown speckled seal chased ducks and fish in the duck pond, while onlookers gathered on the bridge above. The seal is believed to have swum down the Mersey

  • St Helens Star

    Parr 7/172 Pitt Street, Graham Street 7/170 Park Road, O'Keefe Road 7//180 Monmouth Grove, Saffron Gardens 7/179 Evelyn Avenue, Chancery Lane Rainhill 11/315 Lawton Road, Knowsley Road 11/310 Calder Drive, Weaver

  • Runcorn & Widnes World

    RUNCORN Norton RWD/158 Copperwood, Millwood RWD/156 Broadfields, Elmwood Town Hall Estate RWD/153 Sycamore Road, Beech Road RWD/152 Maple Avenue, Acacia Grove RWD/151 Thorn Road, Festival Way RWD150 Linkway, Rowan Close

  • Our society has changed

    In response to Derek Brown's letter I can't film my grandson', first of all may I say that I am not in agreement with all politically correct issues, but I am with this. I am a mother of two boys, and also one of the women who asked, not told, Mr Brown

  • Falling with style

    GLIDING, not wobbling across ice, how hard can it be? Perhaps it was my childhood of endless ballet classes that made me believe that I could master Warrington's Christmas ice rink Plus, I'd been to see Swan Lake on Ice last Tuesday with Russian ice

  • Smith's used to be a theatre

    I was intrigued to read your article concerning the possible purchase of Mr Smith's nightclub by a group of theatrical entrepreneurs, "Theatre plan gets £250,000 boost from benefactor", and felt moved to add to the debate. As an avid visitor to theatres

  • Lost heritage

    I heartily agree with Derek Brown (Guardian, November 30) that he encountered so-called political correctness gone mad. How you can invade the privacy of a child playing football among 21 others in a public place? If these mothers feel so strongly,

  • Unbeaten league leaders Eagle bask in Sunlight win

    Port Sunlight 14 Eagle 21. EAGLE are still going strong at the top of rugby union's South Lancashire/Cheshire Four after winning at Port Sunlight on Saturday. Eagle remain undefeated in the league this season following victory against the division's

  • Living with cystic fibrosis

    THE parents of a 12-year-old girl born with cystic fibrosis have offered words of comfort to the Chancellor Gordon Brown and his wife, Sarah, after their youngest child was diagnosed with the same disease. News broke last week that four-month-old Fraser

  • Staff are really dedicated

    After reading your report last week "my mother was in dreadful condition", I was taken aback. Since June this year my grandfather, Robert Owen, has been residing at Apple Court. He has dementia and other serious medical problems. I find it difficult

  • No fines yet

    In response to Neil Birchall's letter last week regarding the police in Warrington town centre, I think he is lucky to find police on the street at all. Usually they spend most of the night in a police van (I can only assume they were stretching their

  • Committed to road safety

    I write in reply to T Jackson's letter, which appeared in last week's edition. Warrington Borough Transport is committed to providing the best possible bus service for the people of Warrington. As part of this commitment, we take road safety extremely

  • In safe hands

    Stockton Heath Alternative Residents Council would like to thank Inspector Woodcock and his team for the work carried out during the drugs raid (Guardian, November 30). It is very reassuring to see that we have a body of officers who are prepared to

  • The Cheshire Lines building on track for first residents

    CHESHIRE Lines is only three months away from opening its doors to its first residents. The historic former railway yard sat empty for decades before it was bought and turned into 62 one and two-bedroom flats. Work on the first floor of the Grade II-listed

  • Coach grows in stature

    After the Tri-Nations tournament in Australia and New Zealand, the Great Britain team is back home with its tail between its legs. The best thing for Warrington Wolves is that Adrian Morley did not get involved in any trouble on the field, Lee Briers

  • Terminal velocity

    Hardly a week passes when there is not a letter published condemning the freight terminal development proposals on the site of the former Parkside Colliery in Newton-le-Willows. The reasons given are usually extremely weak when weighing the benefits

  • Taxi firm puts itself into administration

    PINK Ladies Ltd has put itself into administration - and one franchisee has said he is suing the company. The women-only taxi company is based in Hawthorne Street, Bewsey and has franchises around the country. The Hull, Carlisle, and London franchises

  • Bah humbug

    My neighbours, a young family with two small children. have just had their bin left unemptied and with an unclosed lid' notice on it. The lid was raised 10mm one side and 22mm on the other side. Merry Christmas binmen. I'm sure Warrington residents

  • Independence for the south!

    Warrington is a divided town, both geographically with the River Mersey acting as a natural dividing line, with its twin Parliamentary constituencies of Warrington South and Warrington North. However, I would suggest that this division does not go far

  • Following guidelines

    The letter from Derek Brown regarding him being asked to stop filming his grandson playing football (Guardian, November 30) may have given readers the impression that it was simply Bruche Athletic JFC parents being awkward'. This is not the case. The

  • Flawed exercise

    I was disappointed to receive the "progress" bulletin about Lymm village's pedestrianisation scheme and particularly Keith Moyles' recommendations contained therein. The opinions of those who returned the Warrington Borough Council questionnaire were

  • Walker sets his men a challenge

    WARRINGTON Town boss Glenn Walker has set a challenge for his team. After watching his side gain a deserved point against UniBond League First Division leaders Buxton on Saturday - and then losing 3-1 at struggling Kidsgrove on Wednesday - Walker wants

  • Villa victory provides Moore success for unbeaten United

    MOORE United remain unbeaten in the Warrington Soccer League Frontrunner Premier Division after a 2-1 home win against Cronton Villa. Moore's first goal came from a Chris Rowson header, with Sean Willott adding a second. Lee Ackerley scored twice with

  • Warrington succeed in 10-try thriller

    Warrington 2nd 43 Winnington Park 2nd 28. WARRINGTON'S second team defeated Winnington Park's seconds in a high scoring game in Miller Homes League Division Two. Ten tries were scored during the match, with Warrington's Eddie Fields touching down the

  • Pitch on course for start of Super League XII

    THE Halliwell Jones Stadium's new pitch is on track to be ready for Wolves' first home game of the 2007 season against Bradford on February 18. New turf is being laid this week following the completion of necessary drainage work. Wolves, who were not

  • Junior reports - under 10s

    Leigh Miners Rangers u10 48 Latchford Unicorns u10 20. LATCHFORD'S coach's award went to Rebecca Spencer, while the players of the match were Lewis Fry, Rhys Murphy and top tackler Kieran Stanger. Portico u10 10 Crosfields u10 26. SOAP finished off

  • BOXING: National semi spot for Eric

    ORFORD youngster Eric Wharton continued his recent good form by progressing to the National Golden Belt semi finals. The 13-year-old Phoenix Olympic Boxing Centre fighter will face James Peterson, of Cheshunt ABC, in Yorkshire in Saturday's last-four

  • Talk of the Town

    NEW signing Karl Robinson has earned praise from Town boss Glenn Walker. The midfielder was brought in from fellow UniBond First Division side Alsager and has stood out in his five games so far. The 26-year-old has settled in well and become quite