RAMRAIDERS emerged empty handed from a raid on a Penketh bank last Friday. The raid happened at 6.30pm at Lloyds TSB on Honiton Way. A grey coloured Volvo reversed into the front door of the bank and a man came from the vehicle into the bank. Staff ran
FANS of Warrington born Lewis Carroll can discover a whole new meaning to his words next month. Science In Wonderland is being held at the Gateway on March 17 and will look at the scientific reality behind the theories in the much loved author's book.
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build the UK's first heath waste treatment plant in Warrington, thrown out last year, are to be debated again. Applicants Mona Developments have lodged an appeal against Warrington Borough Council's refusal of the £4m scheme, off
SWEET sixteen with striking red locks, Margaret Gibson was 17-year-old George Chadwick's dream girl. And when he plucked up the courage to ask her to dance 53 years ago at the Bell Hall on Orford Lane, so began a whirlwind romance. The couple, from Birtles
WEIGHING in at more than 14 stone, yo-yo dieter Nikki Edwards never thought she would be an inspiration to thousands of women across the UK. But thanks to her local diet and fitness club and plenty of determination, she's done just that, after she lost
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
HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to take extra care when using microwaveable heated pillows after one burst into flames and caused a house fire in Blackbrook. An elderly woman was treated for smoke inhalation after the small fire in a bedroom at the home
IT could well be the toughest foot race in existence, but a Risley chemical engineer is set to attempt the world famous Marathon Des Sables. Ian Jones will tackle the 161-mile, six-day endurance race across the Sahara desert in April. The 28-year-old
A GREAT Sankey couple got the chance to declare their love for each other in front of the nation this week. Lynzi Pepperell and her husband Keith renewed their wedding vows live on GMTV on Valentine's Day alongside 49 other couples and the happy pair
TWO Lymm men swapped the comfort of their beds for a church graveyard in an innovative charity bid. Instead of spending Friday night tucked up at home, Philip Savage and Danny Newton braved the sub-zero temperatures. And the event was all to raise the
GOLDEN Gates Housing will receive almost £12 million during the next two years. The ALMO (Arms Length Management Organisation) is among nine in the country to get the extra money to bring Warrington's former council homes up to standard. The extra cash
A man has denied charges of sexual assault and theft. Mark Jennings pleaded not guilty to stealing underwear belonging to Marie Hince, and not guilty to a count of sexual assault against a different woman. Both offences were allegedly committed on August
