"HE WAS the shining example of everything that was good about our club and our game." The words of Widnes Vikings chairman Tony Chambers in tribute to rugby league legend Ray Owen, who died on Sunday following a short illness. Mr Owen, who is believed
INTRIGUING philosophical ideas have been captured by creative artist Gordon Fraser. He is exhibiting his oil paintings at Widnes library. "I have always been a painter," said Gordon, of Milton Road, Widnes. "I gained an A grade at A Level and went to
A HAUL of less than 2lbs of fish was enough to win Newton Anglers' Association's disabled and over 60s weekly sweepstake on the Vulcan Reservoir. When it comes to match fishing, the arctic weather has been playing havoc with our sport. The winner was
VIADUCT B No1 duo Steve Morse and Les Wilkie retained the Earlestown Darts League Pairs competition title after defeating Viaduct B No3's Jim Carrey and Ian Wilson in the final. Morse and Wilkie overcame Tony Mawdsley and Bill Jones, of Earlestown Cons
Golborne Parkside 38 Widnes Ball 0 ALTHOUGH Widnes Ball only arrived with 13 fit players they made Golborne Parkside work hard for Saturday's win in North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division Two. The win leaves Golborne one point behind leaders
Newton Storm 16 Wigan St Judes 42 NEWTON Storm found it hard defensively and did not take their chances when attacking the Wigan St Judes line in Saturday's Mark Norris Building Services North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division Seven clash. The
PASTOR Tariq Masih has Pakistani roots but now lives in Warrington and leads an Urdu language service at Wycliffe United Reformed Church each Sunday afternoon at 4pm. He tells me he is available to preach by invitation on Sunday mornings. Call 496007.
Bowls Warrington Indoor Bowls League results: Section A: Alliance B 9 St Patricks B 4, St Patricks A 11 Alliance D 2, Viaduct B 6 Monk E 7, Pad Comm A 11 Croft A 2. Section B: Warr Town B 10 Cinnamon Brow C 3, Eagle Sports D 4 Eagle Sports A 9, Monk D
WARRINGTON continued their quest for promotion by beating lowly Wilmslow 3-0 to stay second in the men's North West Hockey League Division Nine South. However, three goals from Richard Taylor could not disguise a poor performance from Warrington, who
STAR caused an upset in the Grappenhall Darts League by beating Pickering Arms 5-3. The top marksman for Star was D Gleave in 15 darts, while T Sheen won in 13 for Pickering. ESM A were 4-1 behind against GYCA and eventually lost 6-3, with the top throwers
I refer to the article "Welcome to Warrington Hospital". I was astounded to see the photos and read the comments about the cleanliness, or lack of it, on Ward A8. I stayed in that ward for eight days in November last year and had nothing but praise, not
I have been the victim of this many times. One man on a motorbike came behind my friend and I and started to beep his horn and rev his engine. My friend's horse bolted, running into mine. My horse ran sideways with his nose over a motorway bridge. I saw
WHILE reading the article on the poor hygiene standards at the Warrington Hospital (Guardian, February 2), I was amazed at the comments of Kath Holbourn, the director of nursing and service development. Ms Holbourn wants people to tell members of staff
When discussing Warrington Walking Day (Guardian, February 2) two points should be borne in mind. Firstly, council officials, councillors and the police are paid by the community from council tax to support the community. Walking day is a major community
join forces I have noticed in recent weeks, that disparate groups have been complaining about rail services and facilities in Warrington. However, upon inquiring with the Rail Passengers Council, there appears to be no real focus for this for Warrington
THEIR playing days may be over - but football fans at Callands Care Home have been showing youngsters a thing or two in a table football tournament. The residents joined forces with pupils from Sir Thomas Boteler High School, Latchford, to battle it out
Saddleworth u16 2 Crosfields u16 38 CROSFIELDS maintained their unbeaten record with tries scored by Yadd Johal, Tom Sephton, Adam Neal, two, S Cullen, Will Stringer and C Dean, who also kicked five goals. Pilkingtons B u16 26 Culcheth Eagles u16 16 IMPROVING
Ulverston 12 Rylands 30 RYLANDS enjoyed their first away victory since the opening game of the season and will aim to back it up on Saturday with a crunch game at Oldham St Annes in North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division One. Mark Forster's
Widnes Moorfield...18 Latchford Albion...36 WIDNES Moorfield lost their unbeaten home record as impressive Latchford Albion recorded their fifth North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division One win on the run. Albion built up a commanding 22-2 half-time
Ovenden...31 Bank Quay Bulls...28 BANK Quay Bulls crashed out of the Powergen Rugby League Challenge Cup to National Conference side Ovenden after a thrilling confrontation. With seconds remaining Paul Cragg crossed the Ovenden line but the referee adjudged
Last week I saw Cheshire Operatic and Dramatic Youth Set's peerless production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Everyone in it and everything about it, costumes, lighting, staging, etc were as always, absolutely wonderful. The very best
Mr Partridge, obviously a concerned and thoughtful parent, seems keen for children to have all the benefits and learn the lessons access to books bring. But how about learning a few other lessons for life such as self discipline, respect for rules, the
WARRINGTON Wizards go to Leeds on Sunday to take on fellow National League Three side Bramley Buffaloes in their first Northern Rail Cup game of 2006. Wizards, buoyed by the 32-24 victory at Clayton in the Powergen Rugby League Challenge Cup first round
FLY-tipping in Gypsy Woods and on Hall Lane could be brought to an end with the installation of new gates and a road closure. Residents, councillors and the Burtonwood Environmental Group have sought to halt the problem and, following consultations, Warrington
Wolves Academy back in action WOLVES' under 21s side could have a more experienced look when they kick off their Senior Academy Championship campaign against Salford at Wilderspool on Saturday at 2.30pm. New regulations allow a total of seven players
WARRINGTON Gymnastics Club are proving to be an even greater force after being joined by Padgate Gymnastics Club's competitors and coaches. Warrington impressed at the weekend's Cheshire and Merseyside County Grades Championships in Neston. Twelve gymnasts
WARRINGTON Town joint manager Glenn Walker is hoping the right team turn up when his side travel to second-placed Kendal Town on Saturday. Walker, together with fellow joint boss Nick Armitage, is growing increasingly frustrated at his team's Jekyll and
TWO of Warrington's rising talents on the rugby league scene are celebrating their selection for England. Cardinal Newman High School pupils Joe Mellor and Jack Reid, who are both on Warrington Wolves' scholarship programme, are in the under 15s squad
TWIN sisters from Culcheth will represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Australia next month. Carol and Helen Galashan, who are aged 18, have been selected to compete in the artistic gymnastics event in Melbourne between March 16 and March 21.
TWO of Warrington's rising talents on the rugby league scene are celebrating their selection for England. Cardinal Newman High School pupils Joe Mellor and Jack Reid, who are both on Warrington Wolves' scholarship programme, are in the under 15s squad
A SCOTTISH based soft play caf franchise opened its first English outlet this week and chose Latchford for its home. Junglee Fun at the Bridge Shopping Centre is the first of the chain's centres to open south of the border and brings the grand total to
WESTY Christian Fellowship is organising a Valentine's Ball on Thursday, February 16. It will be held between 7.30pm and 9pm at St Margaret's Church Hall on Lindi Avenue. Entrance is £1 and smart dress is required -- there will be a disco and pizza. The
STAFF at the Novelis aluminium recycling plant at Latchford Locks shared the Christmas spirit with their colleagues in a more charitable way. Instead of sending each other Christmas cards, the team donated money to Hope House hospice. And the charitable
A PLAN to convert two historic stables at The Saracens' Head pub into 'playbarns' has run into trouble. The new owners of the Wilderspool Causeway pub wanted the buildings to be play areas for kids, complete with disabled facilities. But they say Warrington
'KEEP up the good work' is the message to pupils and staff at Woolston Primary School after Government inspectors gave it a positive report. Children at the school are eager to learn and enjoy lessons, according to Ofsted inspectors who visited the school
A TASTE of the orient came to Bruche Primary School last week as children settled down to a Chinese banquet. The school sampled a variety of Chinese dishes as a way of finding out more about their twin school in Beijing and what pupils there eat for lunch
JOIN the Friends of Woolston Park for an evening of jigs and reels at the annual barn dance held at Monks' Club on Friday, February 17, from 7.30pm until 11.30pm. Tickets, priced £6, include supper and are available from Maureen on 491197 or from the
A NEW group for over 55s started at Longford Residents' Association yesterday, Wednesday, at 12.30pm. Organisers want to hear from anyone interested in joining the Young at Heart Club with suggestions for what the club should provide. If you have any
WOOLSTON residents can breathe a sigh of relief after an application for a restaurant was turned down for the second time amid fears over increased traffic and lack of parking amenities. Members of Warrington Borough Council's development control committee
Eagle u19...69 West Park u19...7 EAGLE Rugby Union Club's colts continued their run of good form with an 11-try demolition of West Park at Thornton Road. Winger Luke Stacey continued with his excellent scoring form with his second hat-trick of tries this
Preston Gr...52 Warrington...9 WARRINGTON rugby union team were soundly beaten in the first round of the Thwaites Lancashire Cup by National League Three outfit Preston Grasshoppers. Warrington showed great resilience in defence throughout against a team
AT the time of writing most of Lymm Angling Club's waters had thawed out but reports indicated that fishing is a little slow at the moment. However, there is a recurring theme from those that are scoring successes - they all indicate that 'popped up'
ROADS will be closed while the Norton Priory Road Race takes place on Sunday, February 12. The route is as follows: Warrington Road; Tudor Road; Manor Park Avenue; Stuart Road; Manor Farm Road; Aragon Court; Berkeley Court; Bolyn Court; Chancellor Road
KENNETH and Nancy Egerton had no doubt how they wanted to celebrate his golden wedding anniversary. Instead of asking for presents, the Runcorn couple asked family and friends to donate cash to the Aintree Chest Centre, where 71-year-old Kenneth received
CASH-strapped Leighton Hospital and Victoria Infirmary is facing another financial headache as it contends with a series of claims for medical negligence. The Guardian has already revealed how Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust is facing a £5.7 million
Chris Flanagan predicts clubs' finishing positions SUPER League XI should be more even than last year's competition but I still anticipate the same four clubs at the top after round 28. With the two whipping boys of 2005 - Widnes and Leigh - gone, there
WARRINGTON Wolves' opening game in Super League XI will mark a milestone in Paul Cullen's coaching career. The visit of Salford City Reds to The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Sunday will be Cullen's 100th game in charge of his hometown club, a little more
MARK Gleeson could be ready to make an even bigger impact in Super League XI after a successful season in 2005. Gleeson missed just two games last year but was largely used as a substitute, and Paul Cullen believes the 5ft 9in hooker is giving indications
ONE of Warrington Wolves' longest serving players has issued a message to the fans on the eve of the new season. Back row forward Paul Noone said: "Be excited. I think this season is going to be an exciting year and everyone's looking forward to it."
I CAN'T wait for Sunday. All the players are pretty excited and we've been raring to go since last September, particularly because we were disappointed with the way we finished last year. I'm expecting a really tough game against Salford and I think it
MEMBERS of the community in Birchwood are preparing to go on a walk to look out for potential trouble spots. Representatives from the police and Birchwood Town Council are due to meet alongside other interested parties on Saturday evening, February 11
PAUL Cullen will take charge of Wolves for the 100th time when they kick off the Super League season against Salford on Sunday - and he will have a new club captain in place for the game. Cullen, who is set to complete a century of competitive matches
ORGANISERS of Birchwood Carnival are on the lookout for a successor for one of the event's stalwarts. Anne Sperrin, carnival queen organiser, stepped down last year after 23 years of organising the selection of the queen, the crowning during the event
FAMILIES can head to Birchwood later this month to bring a little wildlife to their home. A wildlife window event is being held at Birchwood Forest Park next Wednesday (February 22) between 2pm and 3.30pm. People will be able to brighten up their bedroom
SANKEY and Penketh Pub Watch appears to a bit too effective for its own good. The last meeting was very quiet - because there were just not enough incidents for members to discuss. Pub owners and police are going to have a think about how regularly to
a colourful affair A MURAL compiled of cartoon characters has been unveiled at Penketh Primary School by the Mayor of Warrington, Clr Hans Mundry. The 15ft by 4ft mural depicts cartoon characters created by the artist John Burgerman. It was jointly created
LYMM parish councillor James Ashington is to visit twin town Meung-Sur-Loire in May. And the Conservative councillor will take a plaque from Lymm village as a gift.
LYMM Parish Council has applied to become a member of the Friends of the Trans-Pennine Trail group. Clr Ian Marks said it would be beneficial if the parish council became a member.
THREE Lymm High School pupils have undertaken 10 tasks with the Girl Guides to obtain the highest award in the Guide section. Sarah Eadon, May Johnson and Sammi Walsh, all 14 years old, received the Baden-Powell challenge badge and certificate at a special
RESIDENTS have been assured that a village centre pub in Lymm is not looking for an extended 2am licence. Posters put up in The Golden Fleece on The Cross say the pub is applying to open until 2am on weekends. But the licensee, who asked nit be named,
WARRINGTON Town Reserves suffered an early exit from the Mid-Cheshire Soccer League Presidents Cup after losing on penalties at Barnton in the first round. Town, who were forced to play with 10 men for over an hour after Richie Sinker was dismissed for
WARRINGTON Town joint manager Glenn Walker is hoping the right team turn up when his side travel to second-placed Kendal Town on Saturday. Walker, together with fellow joint boss Nick Armitage, is growing increasingly frustrated at his team's Jekyll and
FORGET the antiques. When the BBC turned up at the Parr Hall on Sunday to film the smash-hit antiques valuation programme Flog It! it was the chance to meet the show's floppy-haired frontman Paul Martin which proved priceless. Fans had travelled from
A TOP financial lawyer stabbed his wife to death in a frenzied knife attack at their £2.5m family home. The incident happened in Bowdon after she admitted having an affair with a Woolston businessman. Christopher Lumsden, aged 51, of Dunham Road, admits
ARMED criminals ploughed a car into a Woolston Grange business on Monday. The green Ford Mondeo was driven by the raiders into Brinks, on Cranford Court. A spokesman for Warrington Police, said: "At least one of the offenders was in possession of a shotgun
A DAWN raid led to the arrest of four people. Three men - aged 34, 27 and 26, and a 23-year-old woman - were taken in for questioning after armed police stormed addresses in Orford and Hood Manor. A spokesman for Warrington Police, said: "Three addresses
Warrington u11 1 Bootle u11 1 WARRINGTON Schoolboys under 11s soccer team could not turn the chances they created into goals and paid the price by dropping two points to Bootle. Chris Bandell scored a cracker to put Warrington 1-0 ahead and Dylan Glass
THERE was plenty of excitement in a Warrington Soccer League Division One clash at Matthiola on Saturday. Ian Givin missed a penalty for Matthiola before Darren Moriarty gave Matthiola the lead, only for Runcorn Albion to equalise. In the second half
COMMERCIAL are through to the semi finals of the Denis Scholes Challenge Trophy in the Warrington Touchline Sports Sunday Soccer League. They won 4-2 against Turf and Feather, whose goals were scored by Chris Burrows and Ally McIntosh. Callands fell 2
WARRINGTON Town midfielder Craig Heenighan will captain England under 18s schoolboys soccer team when they take on Valencia's youth side on Tuesday. Heenighan departs with the squad for the Costa Blanca on Saturday and will skipper the side in their final
by Dorothy Thompson OUR 68th birthday party was well attended. Following the business meeting, when it was agreed to donate £100 to Denham College to commemorate the life of the late Barbara Gill, until recently national chairman of the WI, we were treated
by Bobby Westwell OUR guest speaker this month went by the name of Fatima, an oriental dancer, and her topic was From Ballet to Belly! She told us the history of oriental dancing and her knowledge of the subject was very thorough. There was much audience
of Cheshire by Derek Brook THREE Masonic Lodges meet at the Spread Eagle Hotel in Lymm. The next meeting is of the Birkenhead Lodge on Monday, March 6. The Domville Lodge ladies' evening takes place on Saturday, February 18. For further information call
by Gwen Ashley IT seems that all WIs will have to be online in the near future. We will need to have someone responsible to receive messages on their computer. Members' night this year will be on July 26. The group meeting is on March 20 at Appleton Parish
by Ann Allwood CONGRATULATIONS were extended to Caroline Royle and her husband on the recent birth of their son. There will be a county quiz in February - volunteers were required. The darts team lost their match against Antrobus. The February sales table
Archaeological and Historical Association by Kit Heald OUR speaker was Ian Miller, the lead archaeologist in still unfinished excavations in Wigan town centre and he spoke about the finds and their significance. There had only been a few Roman finds in
LOTTERY draw for week 23: 6, 13, 14, 15. No jackpot winner. Consolation prize: £25 J Berry. Next week's jackpot £800.
A MUSICAL version of popular play Sweeney Todd will wow audiences in Stockton Heath this week. The Stockton Heath Theatre Workshop will perform The Sweeney Todd Shock 'n' Roll Show, a musical by Peter Miller and Randall Lewton, from today, Thursday, until
The pantomime took place on Friday and Saturday night performed by members of the Mencap drama club, Shooting Stars. The group meets on Monday nights at the Emmaeus Centre on Capesthorne Avenue in Orford between 7pm and 9pm. All are welcome. For more
Hot on the heels of the second series of BBC Radio 4's It's that Jo Caulfield Again, Jo Caulfield will be on stage at the Pyramid this Saturday, February 11. Fans can expect her to offer her words of wisdom on such subjects as modern shopping centres,
the action BELLISIMO - that was the word on the lips of Stockton Heath youngsters who turned chefs for the day. After a tour of Pizza Express, on Grappenhall Road, four-year-olds from Stockton Heath Primary School cooked up their own mini pizzas. With
DO not miss out on a space in the craft and gift marquee at the annual Warrington Horse Show to be held on May 29. The equestrian spectacular will take place at Hall Lane Farm, on Hall Lane, Daresbury. Stalls cost £20 each. For further information call
CAR crooks will not be escaping in Stretton. Thanks to a state-of-the-art car park being developed at the Stretton Fox pub which literally bars thieves snatching vehicles. The new device means a barrier automatically lifts when a car enters, but to leave
CONCERNED ministers have called for action to be taken against mobile advertising hoardings alongside Cheshire roads. Halton MEP Chris Davies branded the hoardings a 'nuisance', while road safety campaigners fear they provide a dangerous distraction to
EVERYBODY needs good neighbours and St Aelred's Catholic Technology College pupil Carolyn Rimmer certainly meets that criteria. The 11-year-old is the proud recipient of the John Moore's Citizenship Award for her support of a disabled neighbour and her
NEWTON Cemetery is set to benefit from a £2m council windfall outlined in new budget plans. St Helens Council has indicated that the figure will be used to improve the borough's cemeteries and crematoriums. But Newton councillors Suzanne Knight and Neil
YOGA is an economical and non-competitive way to exercise the body, creating no tension and no fatigue. Classes are to begin at Newton Community Centre and beginners are welcome - simply bring an exercise mat and a blanket. The sessions are on Tuesday
PUPILS at Mill Green School will be able to enjoy a new play area thanks to a £2,500 cash boost from Stephensons Solicitors in Wigan. Employees of the firm held a variety of fundraising events such as a dress down day, book sales, raffles and Christmas
CHILDREN at District Primary School made sure they had an invitation and were home before midnight when they took part in a Cinderella Ball this week. The year one pupils have been learning about the traditional Cinderella tale, which culminated in a
Newmarket Vets 4 Old Smithilians 0 NEWMARKET continued their unbeaten run in 2006 with an impressive victory against lowly Smithilians in the Bolton Vets Soccer League. Newmarket took an early lead with a 25-yard blockbuster from the impressive Dave Rathbone
St Michaels 1 Vulcan 2 VULCAN snatched victory in the last minute against a hostile St Michaels team. The tempo of the Warrington Soccer League Frontrunner Premier Division game was set straight away, with Vulcan on the receiving end of some late challenges
Latchford show fighting spirit LATCHFORD'S second team showed character to fight back from 30-4 down in their 44-30 home defeat to Salford and Eccles Juniors in North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division Six. Tries by Mal Mason, two, Neil Guest
LYMM secured a comfortable 11-1 victory at Chester on Saturday in the men's North West Hockey League Division Nine South. They built on a 6-1 half-time lead with Cooper scoring his first hat-trick for Lymm, while Antonelli and Scowcroft also found the
WARRINGTON Snooker League Division Three leaders GTBL A returned to the winning trail this week as they won 6-1 at Deaf Social B. They lead by five points from St Benedicts, who lost 5-2 at fourth-placed Woolston B. Splitting them in third are Irlam Steel
I have been at Warrington Hospital over the past few days and what I read on last week's front page is bad enough but my son was admitted on Monday, and when he arrived he had to wait for bedding and a pillow for his bed (told none was available). To
MIKE Mahoney's comments that generated the 'Welcome to Warrington Hospital' article are absolutely valid. I made a visit almost every day between December and January to Wards A1, A2 and A3 to visit a sick relative. The lack of basic care and medical
I read with interest and amazement your article 'Welcome to Warrington Hospital'. What a change in only nine months! I left the hospital in May 2005 and have memories of a place always immaculately clean - the beds were moved at least once a week, the
your help Could I say thank you to all the kind people who came to my aid following an accident outside the main entrance to Warrington Hospital on Monday, January 30. Thank you so much. Eileen Peacock Callands
ST MICHAEL'S Mothers' Union has announced that it will continue to be a part of church and village life in Burtonwood. The future of the group was less certain last year, however it will now meet on the first Tuesday of each month. The union, which is
encourage travellers Much has been written about Warrington Central Station's lack of facilities for disabled travellers, but Bank Quay fares no better. The main car park, apart from being constantly full to capacity, has no disabled parking or easy access
A SINGLE storey front extension and a pitched roof to an existing garage at the side of a property has been approved at 22 Falcondale Road in Winwick.
FURTHER to Paul Harrison's letter on the subject of community support officers. One question puzzles me more than any other, and it is this. In Lymm I can identify four separate houses of similar design. One in Dane Park Road, one in Rushgreen Road and
I wish to reply to the letter "It is an insult to spend our money on CSOs" (Guardian, January 27). I am a serving CSO in Cheshire and wish to raise the following issues in reply to Paul Harrison. The "information" provided in his letter is in the majority
BURTONWOOD Art Show is looking for contributions from Warrington artists for its annual event this summer. The exhibition, held on the weekend of June 23 and 25, is an opportunity to have work displayed in St Michael's Church Hall. Last year it raised
A MEETING to discuss opposition to the Parkside rail freight development proposal will be held at Winwick Leisure Centre next Wednesday. A planning application for the £270 million development, which Astral Developers say will create 6,000 new jobs, has
If Nicola Priest does not wish to cycle then that is fine, but her humorous article in Straight Talking (Guardian, January 26) needs some response. Nicola portrays cycling as an unfeminine activity. This is very sad when it is important that women take
our MP? Being one of the 700 plus redundant employees from Safeway, I would be interested to know why Warrington North MP Helen Jones never became involved in the closure procedure - surely fighting to save so many jobs would be part of her role as local
merge trusts This authority has not agreed any plans to merge local hospital trusts, despite the Guardian's claimed exclusive story last year. We totally agree with Helen Jones, MP, that what people want is good services provided locally. Our work at
are worried FURTHER to D Hughes' letter (Guardian, February 2) I would like to point out a few inaccuracies. D Hughes says that Manchester City Council's objections to the Omega project are amazing. They may well be, but Manchester City Council isn't
A POLICE officer has made a great start to the new kickboxing season. Adam McFarlane won the counties middleweight title when he defeated Leigh's Tony Parker by technical knockout in the second round of Saturday's AKA show at Lowton Labour Club. The 24
PROFESSIONAL golfer Phil Archer started the Johnnie Walker Classic today, Thursday, in good spirits after a respectable finish at the Dubai Desert Classic. Archer, who is the professional at Birchwood Golf Club, travelled to Perth in Western Australia
YOUNGSTERS learned how to keep our feathered friends fed during the continuing winter months at an event at Black Bear Park last week. Visitors to the park on Sunday, January 29 got messy and made some delicious puddings to keep birds in food.
WARRINGTON Rugby Union Club's junior teams impressed in a round-robin tournament with Manchester and Rochdale. The under 11s maintained their unbeaten record this season by beating Manchester 7-0 with a try by hooker Mattie Dearden. They went on to beat
LYMM Rugby Club's first team return to league duty on Saturday after a weekend's break from action. They will host Rossendale at Crouchley Lane in a Powergen Northern Division North Two West clash that kicks off at 2.30pm. Lymm 2nd...52 Chester 2nd...12
CASH-strapped Leighton Hospital and Victoria Infirmary is facing another financial headache as it contends with a series of claims for medical negligence. The Guardian has already revealed how Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust is facing a £5.7 million
WARRINGTON Anglers' Association has received some disastrous news this week. Clitheroe Angling Association Limited have put in a hostile bid and snatched away our Balderstone fishery on the River Ribble, even though such behaviour is an absolute taboo
FIVE new signings will add extra weight to Wolves' challenge for honours in 2006. Paul Rauhihi, Michael Sullivan, Stuart Reardon, Richie Barnett and Rob Parker have all been snapped up by head coach Paul Cullen for Super League XI - giving the squad a
OPPOSITION teams will be ready for Wolves' killer right-sided attacking plays in 2006 but Logan Swann says it does not necessarily mean they will be able to stop them. The Kiwi back rower's link-up play with stand off Lee Briers, centre Martin Gleeson
Match days can be an exciting yet stressful experience for supporters, regardless of the result. But what are they like for a coach? Wolves supremo Paul Cullen gives his account to Chris Flanagan... THERE seems to be one phrase that sums up Paul Cullen's
MARTIN Gleeson's stunning five-try salvo in the Mike Wainwright Testimonial clash with Salford City Reds set a few tongues wagging about club records. Gleeson became the first player to score a handful of touchdowns for Warrington's first team since Bob
PAUL Rauhihi says he will lead by example after being named as Wolves' new club captain. Rauhihi, who was the vice captain at former club North Queensland Cowboys and has captained New Zealand in the past, is relishing the chance to take on extra responsibility
WOLVES' new and improved squad will force Paul Cullen to make some big decisions ahead of Sunday's season opener against Salford. The Wolves chief has the rare privilege of being able to select from a fully fit squad, which now includes 21 players with
A BLOOD donor session is to be held at the Thomas Risley Church on Glover Road in Locking Stumps on February 28. The sessions will run between 2pm and 4pm and 5.30pm and 7.30pm.
BROWNIES, Rainbows and Guides in Culcheth hoping to design a sculptured wooden bench have been given a helping hand from a runner. Carl Winstall took part in the Shell 25th four villages half marathon late last month to raise funds for the project to
A HISTORIC link between Culcheth and Glazebury and a French town now looks set to be severed because of a lack of interest. The residents of the two villages have been twinned with the town of Saint Leu-La-Foret for 27 years. But the association between
THE next meeting of Penketh Parish Council is at 7.30pm on Monday, February 13, at the Penketh Pool and Community Centre.
THE appeal for information about low flying plans produced a couple of very interesting responses. Dennis Parkin, from Penketh, produced a picture of a propeller-driven light aircraft that he has seen several times at low levels. And aviation enthusiast
PENKETH Parish Council has lodged an objection against the construction of a new house and garage. The council does not want the property on land at the back of Springwood Nursery in Chapel Road, Penketh. It unanimously passed the motion at last month's
HOOD Manor's first Community Action Meeting was dominated by the question of how to give 'nuisance youths' something to do. The police held the meeting in the community centre last Thursday night. A woman, who declined to give her name, told the meeting
anti-social problem PARKING and not youth disorder is the biggest anti-social behaviour problem in Lymm. That is the view of the chairman of Statham Residents' Association Marie White. She said: "I am sure a lot of people drive badly and park badly but
TICKETS have gone on sale for a concert to raise money for arthritis research. And one of the performers will have more reason than most to take part. Because Peter Webb received two new hips in an innovative procedure four years ago after his battle
PARALYMPIC gold medallist Sarah Bailey will visit a Millington charity this month. The champion swimmer will be visiting the Children's Adventure Farm Trust outside Lymm during February half term. The Fit 'n' Fun week will see children visit from across
CASH-strapped Leighton Hospital and Victoria Infirmary is facing another financial headache as it contends with a series of claims for medical negligence. The Guardian has already revealed how Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust is facing a £5.7 million
A PRICELESS organ that has been housed in the Parr Hall for the past 80 years will be used during a special concert this month. And organ virtuoso and regular Radio Two contributor Kevin Morgan will be wowing the crowds. Organised by The Cavaille-Coll
TWO brothers and a teenager look set to be facing a murder charge following the death of a dad-to-be. William Jones, aged 16, Colin Algie, aged 18, both of Mendip Avenue, and David Algie, aged 20, of Bexhill Avenue, Hulme, were told at Warrington Crown
DIRECTORS of a dogs home which takes Warrington's strays have agreed to co-operate with a Charity Commission probe, instigated by the Warrington Guardian. Staff at Leigh Animal Sanctuary told two reporters, who telephoned the front desk posing as donors
A CAT was blinded in one eye after callous children shot him with an air rifle. Max, a seven-month-old tabby, was shot near to his home on Clifford Road, Penketh on Sunday. His owner, Paul Flemming, aged 29, said: "Its awful, Max is lucky to be alive.
A 23-YEAR-OLD Lymm man has died after his car hit a fence and flipped over. Warren Lee Roberts was killed after his Fiat Brava was involved in the collision on Lymm Road on Wednesday night. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the accident, which
Help catch our daughter's killer. The parents of murdered schoolgirl Shafilea Ahmed made the appeal as eight relatives were released from police bail this week. Speaking on behalf of Iftikhar and Farzana Ahmed, solicitor Nadeem Uladh, said: "The family
Greenalls Padgate St Oswalds 2 Trafford 1 GREENALLS Padgate St Oswalds progressed to the last 16 of the Mid-Cheshire Soccer League's Presidents Cup with a strong team performance despite the absence of some of their most influential players. Rob Hanley
WARRINGTON Town Reserves suffered an early exit from the Mid-Cheshire Soccer League Presidents Cup after losing on penalties at Barnton in the first round. Town, who were forced to play with 10 men for over an hour after Richie Sinker was dismissed for
WARRINGTON Town joint manager Glenn Walker is hoping the right team turn up when his side travel to second-placed Kendal Town on Saturday. Walker, together with fellow joint boss Nick Armitage, is growing increasingly frustrated at his team's Jekyll and
EAGLE Sports B bowls team are looking for extra players to sign on and play matches in the Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association Friday night league. Anyone interested should contact Neil Gargan on 414700.
by K Rhodes OUR president outlined forthcoming events, which include the monthly ramble at Lindow Common on February 21 and a handicraft workshop to be held on February 27. We were told that the national federation is planning to introduce a new membership
Speakers Club by P Gribbin ERIC Jennings gave a speech about charity and his friends Len the plumber and Reg the firemen. This was followed by a speech on the history of playing cards given by Peter Turner. However, the first speaker of the evening, John
by Bernice Goulding THE second half of the winter programme began with artist Martin Goddard's demonstration of a watercolour seascape and 'dramatic sky'. On February 13, Ian Gee will give an illustrated talk on stained glass including the making of leaded
by Claire Blundell THE meeting in May is to be held in St Martin's Church, as there is a clash with Ascension Day. Tickets have been obtained for Mamma Mia with deposits payable by March. The speaker at the March meeting in Winsford will be Martin Henfield
by Liz Threadgold A COACH load of members and friends had a very enjoyable trip to Tatton by Candlelight in December including a tour of the mansion and gardens which were all decorated in Victorian style, as well as listening to carol singers, bell ringers
T EENAGER Echo's single-minded determination to win a national spelling contest is the perfect escape route from the ghosts of her past and the constant upheaval of her family life. Abandoned as a young child by her helpless mother, Artie, into the care
THIS is a first glimpse at plans for the new look Stockton Heath Primary School. The planning application was unveiled by Warrington Borough Council last Monday. It shows changes including a slate roof and brick exterior, after people commented it was
ENJOY live classical music at Walton Hall on March 4. Pianist Mikayo Machida will perform a concerto to begin the venue's musical season. Tickets costing £8 can be bought on the door or a season ticket is available for £30. Tickets are also available
THE dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning will be highlighted at a meeting in Grangeway Community Centre, Grangeway, Runcorn, at 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 15. A free CO detector will be given away as a raffle prize at the event, organised by new charity
AN EXHIBITION that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the election of Newton MPs James Seddon and Thomas Glover opens tomorrow. Held at the Rainford Gallery based in St Helen's Central Library, it will chronicle the lives of the first two Labour MPs
A FIRE that destroyed a factory on Sankey Valley Estate, Newton, is thought to have been an accident. IFS industrial flooring services, a company that uses chemical agents to treat wood, was melted down after a fire started at around 3.45am last Wednesday
A TEENAGER charged with causing death by dangerous driving will appear at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on Tuesday, February 28. Stephen Joynson, aged 19, from Brookway, in Northwich, is charged with causing the death of Golborne couple John and
YOU can learn how to make clothes for yourself and your family at Newton Community Centre in dressmaking classes on Tuesdays. The small classes with a fully qualified tutor are from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Park Road South centre.
YOUNGSTERS who want to take part in drum and guitar lessons and sports including football coaching may be interested in the Positive 4 Youth programme. The sessions, which run from 6.30pm until 10.30pm every Saturday at Selwyn Jones Sports Centre on Ashton
KARATE kid Rebecca McLorie is already a British Junior champion. And now she has become a black belt first dan - all at only 12 years of age. Rebecca trains four nights a week at the Selwyn Jones Leisure Centre and belongs to the North West Karate Academy
THE first full national inspection of adult community and learning services in Newton says that there is "very good teaching" in all areas. The report graded many of the classes provided by the service as "outstanding". Part of St Helens Council's Children
UNROMATIC men are being offered the opportunity to check-in for a lesson in love this Valentine's Day at a Lowton hotel. The manager of the Innkeeper's Lodge on Newton Road is hoping to make the occasion extra special by offering advice in specially produced
THE £270m Parkside rail freight development will revitalise Newton and Earlestown and provide much-needed jobs for the town. That is the message from residents and councillors who say they are fully behind Astral Developers' proposal, which could create
D-DAY is looming for a development that could shape the future of the Vulcan Village and Wargrave area. Blueprints for a massive housing development would see 630 new homes built on the site of the historic Vulcan Locomotive works. An outline planning
