ALSAGER Town ground out a 3-0 home victory on Saturday over Abbey Hey to keep them level at the top. Alsager scored twice early on before centre forward Wayne Brotherton wrapped up the three points with a third goal in the last minute. The match was watched
POLICE inspector Amanda Davies is hailing Operation Clean-Up in Biddulph as a major success. Police teamed up with DVLA, crime prevention and education welfare officers in a crackdown on drug dealers, car tax cheats and truants. More than 50 officers
A TEENAGER from Nantwich - who attacked a woman in the street and tried to snatch her handbag - has been described as a danger to the community. His victim - local teacher Hannah Perry - suffered nightmares and ongoing anxiety as a result of the January
STAFF at Leighton Hospital will be charged for parking their cars on site in a scheme that will net Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust almost £500,000. Workers at the hospital are furious that the trust will charge them for parking during their working
MATURE students Barbara Lewis and Leslie Sharp have just seen their painstakingly crafted sculptures erected at a Cheshire nature reserve. The duo, from Murdishaw, Runcorn, are currently studying for an HNC in 3D Design at Mid-Cheshire College, Northwich
A COURAGEOUS firefighter has been hailed a hero after rescuing an unconscious woman from her burning home. Gallant Gary Raper, 34, was presented with the Chief Fire Officer's commendation for saving the Runcorn mum's life. "With little regard for his
AN animal rights group is calling for the resignation of Cheshire's chief constable amid claims he has failed to enforce the Hunting Act. Northwest Animal Welfare alleges that Ch Con Peter Fahy has failed in his duty to enforce the act, which came into
GREENPEACE volunteers protested at Asda Cockhedge in a national campaign about sustainable fishing. They handed out leaflets and asked people to sign petitions after the company came bottom in a Greenpeace survey of fishing practices, including the use
AN amazing exhibition is coming to an end next week. The items from the Wonders of Warrington are going back into storage after a successful show to celebrate Warrington Museum's 150th birthday. Most of the grotesque, ancient and beautiful objects will
THE Government's plans for education must not allow for the selection of children. And according to Warrington South MP, Helen Southworth, the controversial white paper is designed to make schools better for students. She told the Warrington Guardian
WARRINGTON South MP Helen Southworth has backed a total ban on smoking in public places. She says she has had huge numbers of people contacting her to push for a total ban. MPs gave their support to the issue this week and Mrs Southworth said the arguments
NEXT week's Six Nations rugby match between England and Scotland will have a Warrington connection. One of the mascots will be the grandson of Alan and Ann Sankey, of Sharon Park Close, in Grappenhall. David Sankey, aged five, will accompany one of the
IT was the goodbye he would have wanted. When family and friends gathered to pay their respects to Culcheth resident James Grimshaw, who passed away earlier this month, it was a send off to be remembered. In recognition of his love for horses and motorcycling
A NEW look is set to transform this year's RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park, The World can reveal. More show gardens and extra horticultural displays will be set out in a revised grid system. Plans are already well under way for this summer's extravaganza
This follows a rise in people attending North Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust's accident and emergency department. From April to December 2005 there was an 5.3 percent increase in attendances to Warrington Hospital A&E compared to the same period last
CONGLETON Town felt hard done to on Saturday as they went down to a last-gasp winner at Booth Street. The league match against fourth-placed Curzon Ashton looked to be petering out to a draw when the visitors struck. Several minutes into stoppage time
JOSH Cartlidge is pictured showing off his dance moves in a musical this week at Eaton Bank School in Congleton. Pupils from every year took part in Fame, and Josh is watched by cast members Mark Beresford, Sam Pickles, Rhiannon Hampson, Carrie-Ann Williams
CONGLETON dads are urging parents to make their voices heard to save maternity and children's services at Macclesfield Hospital. The call came at a public meeting on Tuesday night into a review of local health services. Under the Making It Better proposals
POLICE investigating a brawl outside a nightclub last month have made three arrests. A Cheshire Constabulary spokesperson confirmed that three males, aged 24, 22 and 19 had been arrested in connection with an incident outside Top of the Town on January
AN animal rights group is calling for the resignation of Cheshire's chief constable amid claims he has failed to enforce the Hunting Act. Northwest Animal Welfare alleges that Ch Con Peter Fahy has failed in his duty to enforce the act, which came into
DOZENS of jobs are set to go at a toothpaste manufacturers in Runcorn. Up to 42 workers will be given the brush off at De Witt after bosses decided to relocate manufacturing to a sister company in Sweden. The Manor Park-based company made the decision
A HARD-WORKING technician is celebrating being named Employee of the Year for the second year running by IT solutions company JMC. Tommy Shaw, from Runcorn, a senior support technician at the Manchester-based firm, was nominated by his colleagues in the
AN animal rights group is calling for the resignation of Cheshire's chief constable amid claims he has failed to enforce the Hunting Act. Northwest Animal Welfare alleges that Ch Con Peter Fahy has failed in his duty to enforce the act, which came into
ARMED with a cheap metal detector, schoolboy Ben Kenwright was not planning on finding any buried treasure. The William Beamont High School pupil was just passing time with his five year old brother, Adam, near their Alder Lane home, when he stumbled
A WARRINGTON inmate whose suicide bid was foiled by a prison officer died six years later from injuries relating to the incident. An inquest heard how Lee Masters was nearing the end of his 15-month prison sentence at Lindholme prison in Doncaster when
A WARRINGTON man whose baby daughter made a miraculous recovery from meningitis is calling for help to raise cash for research into the disease. Little Hannah Morgan was only 17 months old when she was struck down with a serious strain of the fatal disease
THE Warrington Borough Transport H5 bus to Liverpool is being replaced by an Arriva service, the No 6. The H5 runs via Farnworth, Cronton, Huyton, Broadgreen and Edge Lane. Arriva offered to incorporate the H5 in a package of improvements it was making
A GADGET-packed wallet developed by the borough council to help learning and hearing impaired people use buses has been put forward as a national standard. The travel wallet contains photographs and written details of passenger destinations and an electronic
THE Queen celebrates her 80th birthday on April 21 and the Warrington Guardian wants to know your plans and memories ahead of the big day. Will you be celebrating your 80th on the same day? Have you met the Queen or have any special memories? Or are you
A HOWLEY man has pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. Patrick Massey admitted the offence against Michael Shorrock at a plea hearing in Warrington Crown Court on Monday. The 22-year-old, from St Elphin's Close, used a knife to
TACKLING knife culture in May's nationwide amnesty is a crucial step, according to a Warrington MP. Helen Jones, Warrington North MP, said the amnesty, which will be held between May 24 and June 30, will create safer streets. She said: "Previous amnesties
FIREFIGHTERS are hoping to do their bit to help reduce the number of people killed or injured on the borough's roads with a hard-hitting poster campaign. In 2005, eight people died in road traffic collisions in Warrington and across Cheshire, 68 people
THREE men have appeared in court over firearm offences. Craig Dodd, aged 34, of Gough Avenue, Longford, Gareth Blinstone, aged 26 of Bevan Close, Hood Manor, and 27-year-old Lee Cottam, of Fildes Close, Hood Manor, appeared before Warrington Magistrates
A HEARTFELT card dropped through many doors on Tuesday. The personalised message read: We are watching you, signed Warrington Police. A Valentine's Day message that would have surprised people who have chosen a life of crime. Red cards were received by
THE town's swing bridges could double the traffic chaos they cause if a Manchester port plan is passed. Canal owners Peel Holdings wants to build giant new docks in Salford to handle container ships but Warrington Borough Council is fighting for measures
THE Warrington Guardian is delighted to announce its charity of the year for 2006 - Openingdoors. For those readers who don't recognise the name, it might be more familiar as its former incarnation - Warrington Action for the Homeless. The charity changed
PARKING tickets are set to carry messages of hope at Halton Hospital. An initiative has been launched to promote a domestic violence helpline on pay and display tickets at the Runcorn site. "If we can advertise this service on everyday items that people
That's the devastating dilemma facing young mums battling cancer, who know they may only have months to live. "Routine stuff like preparing the kids' PE kit, shopping for clothes and organising lunch money may seem like everyday chores until a mother
BUDDING male singers are invited to a chance of a lifetime audition. The annual voice trials for prospective Liverpool Cathedral choristers takes place on Saturday, March 4. A unique educational and cultural experience is on offer. Boys aged seven to
HEART disease which killed 1,388 people in Halton and Merseyside last year, can be prevented, say health chiefs. A pioneering project in Finland which successfully cut coronary disease by a staggering 57 per cent revealed their secrets as lovers exchanged
PARKING tickets are set to carry messages of hope at Halton Hospital. An initiative has been launched to promote a domestic violence helpline on pay and display tickets at the Runcorn site. "If we can advertise this service on everyday items that people
