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  • Eagle progress marked by Newton win

    Eagle 36 Newton 17. A WEEKEND win against Newton marked Eagle's progress and they now host Moore on Saturday at 2.30pm. A series of heavy defeats, capped with one against Newton, led to Eagle dropping out of the Rugby Football Union but six years later

  • Soap bounce back with a win

    Crosfields 23 Egremont Rangers 8 CROSFIELDS bounced back from a terrible run of form to grab a vital victory against Egremont in amateur rugby league's National Conference Division Two. Soap have been struggling near the bottom of the division and

  • Interview

    Journalists interviewing at Warrington Hospital today

  • Baby

    David and Kathryn Hughes with their two-day old baby Megan

  • Interview

    Reporter Nicola Davies carrying out an interview at the hospital

  • Children

    Paula Loudon with 4-year-old Mia on Children's Ward

  • HEALTH CHECK - neonatal ward

    PROUD parents Jay and Amanda Bostock are pictured with their daughter Brooke who was born prematurely. Brooke was born at 33 1/2 weeks and weighed four pounds and five ounces. Dad Jay said: "The advice and information we have been given was really good

  • HEALTH CHECK - GUM clinic

    "We always test for everything because sexually transmitted diseases hunt in packs." Dr Mandal is the lead consultant for the GUM (genitourinary medicine) service at Warrington and Halton hospitals. "If somebody gets an infection they are more likely

  • Jud stands out

    ROMARIO Dunn again found the target as Warrington Schoolboys' under 11s soccer team drew 2-2 at Leeds at the weekend. The youngster - who shares the same name as the legendary Brazilian striker - put Warrington ahead but Leeds equalised before half time

  • HEALTH CHECK - Switchboard staff

    WHEN you call Warrington Hospital it will be the 'damsels in distress' that you will invariably speak to first. The small, tight-knit team of telephonists man the switchboard 24-hours-a- day, sevens-days-a-week in a room at the top of the Burtonwood

  • Patient

    Reporter Nick Lakeman with patient Robert Lowe

  • HEALTH CHECK - delivery wards

    NEW parents David and Kathryn Hughes are pictured proudly presenting their two-day old daughter Megan. Megan was born by caesarean section at one of Warrington Hospital's two maternity theatres after she was in breach position. Kathryn and David said

  • HEALTH CHECK- Hernia patient

    STUART Lowe's cousin, Robert, was recovering from a hernia operation on ward A5 when we called in today. The 49-year-old praised hospital staff for the care they were giving him but said the post-operative pain was still giving him trouble. "The staff

  • Swab

    GUM doctor Dr Mandal checks a swab

  • Nurse

    Fiona Beardmore, student doctor

  • Hospital

    Mary Bretherton, League of Friends

  • Surgery

    Specialist orthpoaedic surgery

  • Support

    Dennis O'Connor, League of Friends

  • Patient

    Anesthetist Dr Jay checks a patient is doing well

  • Nurse

    Student nurse Sarah Rutter

  • Pre-op

    Pre op clinic nurse Joanne Gee

  • Kitchens

    The kitchens at Warrington Hospital

  • Kitchens

    The kitchens at Warrington Hospital

  • Scanner

    Dr Akpan tries out the new osteoporosis scanner that will be up and running in the new year.

  • Help

    In the rehabilitation flat Bryan Dixon practises walking with the help of Danielle Perrin and Rachel Cro.

  • Whitley Pool re-opens

    GOOD news for members of Lymm Angling Club is that Whitley Pool has been re-opened to fishing following a considerable period of low oxygen. Initial reports tend to show that action was a little slow. That is until some of the site specialists paid a

  • GLANCE GUIDE: Results and fixtures

    BOWLS. Warrington Winter Parks' Bowls results. October 28: 1, T Smith; 2, B Ellis. November 4: 1, D Morrison; 2, J Thomason. November 11: 1, B Newton; 2, D Morrison. November 18: 1, P Rowles; 2, K Pilkington. Names have been taken for Sunday. Contact

  • ATHLETICS: Goddard wins schools cross country league title

    ST Monicas RC Primary School pupil A Goddard was the winner of the girls' primary school section in the Warrington Athletics Club Schools Cross Country League after finishing third in Saturday's final race at Walton Hall Gardens. She finished behind

  • Lymm keep up pressure on North Two West leaders

    Lymm 29 Vale of Lune 7. IMPRESSIVE Lymm kept the pressure on rugby union's North Two West leaders with an impressive win against a poor Vale of Lune side. Lymm, who were without skipper Fletcher and regular kicker Matthew Barnes-Smith, controlled the

  • Promotion hopes dented

    Moore 15 Trentham 25. CONCEDING tries either side of half time proved to be costly for a Moore side whose South Lancashire and Cheshire Three promotion hopes have been dented. Moore held a seven-point advantage thanks to a converted Lester try and

  • St Pats beaten

    Latchford Albion 16 Wigan St Patricks A 8. A STRONG first-half performance gave Latchford victory against Wigan St Patricks' A team in North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division One. Latchford led 14-0 at half time thanks to tries from Mark

  • DARTS: Royal Oak’s trophy win

    ROYAL Oak defeated Rams Head 2-0 in the final of Grappenhall Darts League's Jefferson Trophy. Royal Oak had defeated Bull's third team 2-0 in the semi finals and their own public house's second team 2-0 in the quarter finals. In the league, Gary Sherlock

  • NETBALL; Girls beat Crewe

    WARRINGTON Town's under 14s girls' netball team produced a good performance as they beat Crewe 24-4. The under 12s were defeated 13-1 by Chester but the under 11s beat Alsager B 19-2. The club, who travel to Widnes for a fixture on December 9, hold

  • HOCKEY: Carrie on song

    TWO late goals consigned Warrington Hockey Club's women's team to a 2-0 defeat against Chester at the weekend. Carrie Wright was the player of the match for Warrington, who host Sale on Saturday.

  • HOCKEY: Vickers bags winner

    MIKE Vickers scored the only goal as Warrington Hockey Club defeated Lytham in North West Division Seven North at the weekend. The match remained tight until Vickers took advantage of a loose ball 10 minutes before half time to put Warrington, who host

  • HEALTH CHECK - Cardiac

    A STEADY stream of patients are being seen to in the Cardiac Catheter Suite. The suite, which was opened last year, is full of patients waiting to have the procedure that checks for heart blockages. The operation is carried out on people suffering from

  • Eves drops in

    DATEN remain unbeaten in five games after Saturday's 4-1 success against Monk in Cheshire Soccer League Division Two. Keiron Eaves banged home two goals, with others coming from Alex Connally and Adam Jones.

  • United climb ladder after slamming Grange for six

    ADAM Coleman scored with a deflected effort as Moore United drew 1-1 with Warrington Soccer League Sindh and Luqmans Indian Cuisine Premier Division leaders Halebank at the weekend. Moore United Reserves climbed to fifth in Division Four as they crushed

  • Town march on

    WARRINGTON Town will hopefully go into Saturday's game with more confidence after ending a run of five defeats. Town, who host Carlton Town in UniBond First Division South on Saturday at 3pm, marched into the third round of the Liverpool Senior Cup after

  • Rovers crash

    Moss Bank Bulldogs 24 Woolston Rovers 10 A DEPLETED Woolston side were beaten by Moss Bank in North West Counties Division Five. Woolston responded to Moss Bank's opener with a try from Bright but the hosts led 12-4 at half time and scored further

  • Surgery

    Surgery at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden.

  • Surgery

    Spinal surgery at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden.

  • Care

    Rachel Pro from the stroke team

  • MRI

    Dr Barton inspects an MRI scan

  • TLC

    Dr Barton on the stroke ward with patient Lily Nelson

  • Notice

    An examination in progress

  • Consultant

    Reporter Vicki Stockman with lead consultant at A and E Anne Robinson

  • HEALTH CHECK: Free gym offer

    To coincide with our health day at Warrington Hospital, David Lloyd in Penketh is offering readers the chance to sample its facilities free of charge with a one-day pass. To take advantage of this offer, phone David Lloyd on 01925 258308 and quote 'Warrington

  • Moore replaces Street as Town manager

    WARRINGTON Town have a new manager in charge today. Town and Ian Street parted company yesterday, Wednesday, by mutual agreement and the club's chiefs have acted quickly to appoint Paul Moore as the new man in charge. Warrington-based Moore has joined

  • HEALTH CHECK - Maternity

    I CAME face to face with babies no more than a few days old on the maternity ward. The delivery suite and wards were fairly quiet today with no births taking place at the time. Matron Rachel Browning along with midwifery team leader Gill Parsonage gave

  • Care

    The elderly care team. Photo by Darren Tudor

  • Team work

    The stroke team with Dr Barton, from left, Jacqueline Berry, stroke association family and care support coordinator, Tina Dooley, stroke care coordinator, and Deborah Hammond, Janet Rouse with two trainee doctors. Photo by Darren Tudor

  • Patient

    Rebecca Daniels who was treated at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Darren Tudor

  • Staff

    Stroke ward managers Janet Rouse, left, and Deborah Hammond. Photo by Darren Tudor

  • A&E

    A nurse with Janet Barker in A&E. Photo by Darren Tudor

  • WIN YOUR OWN PERSONALISED RECIPE BOOK FROM MY DISH!

    We have teamed up with www.MyDish.co.uk to offer 10 lucky readers the chance to win their own personalised recipe book in this easy to enter competition. New cooks community website www.mydish.co.uk is a free resource for people for whom food and cooking

  • Bumper 'derby' turnout expected at The Halliwell Jones Stadium

    LIVERPOOL Reserves captain Jack Hobbs has assured fans that the Reds will be fired up for Tuesday's mini derby' with Everton at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Liverpool take on their city rivals in the Barclays Premier Reserve League (North) at the later

  • HEALTH CHECK - Stroke Ward

    THE stroke ward is bustling with patients like Bryan Dixon. The 71-year-old from Culcheth has been using the purpose built rehabilitation flat that simulates a home environment for stroke patients training to function at home. Mr Dixon has already had

  • Hospital Kitchen

    Launa Carson, kitchen hygiene manager, checks the temperature of food in the kitchens at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden

  • A&E

    Paramedic Lee Sherwood (left) with charge nurse Tim Bonny in Warrington Hospital's A&E. Photo by Darren Tudor

  • A&E

    12-year-old Rebecca Daniels with emergency care manager Anthony Murphy in Warrington Hospital's A&E. Photo by Darren Tudor

  • A&E

    12-year-old Rebecca Daniels with emergency care manager Anthony Murphy in Warrington Hospital's A&E. Photo by Darren Tudor

  • A&E

    A nurse checks the temperature of Janet Barker in Warrington Hospital's A&E. Photo by Darren Tudor

  • HEALTH CHECK - A&E Latest

    ACCIDENT and emergency was quiet at 9am but the patients soon started to arrive. But that means patients like 12-year-old Rebecca Daniels can get treated quickly. The Penketh High School pupil was being treated for a possible broken thumb. Thankfully

  • HEALTH CHECK - Kitchen capers

    CHIEF reporter Nick Lakeman has been in the kitchens while lunchtime service has been prepared. Staff member Lorna Carson is seen checking the temperature of the food before it is served up on the wards. In ward A5 where patients are recovering from

  • Neal stars

    WOLVES youngster Adam Neal impressed at prop but he could not prevent England Academy under 17s losing 28-26 to the Australian Institute of Sport at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday. Warrington Wolves Supporters' Trust's under 18s player of the

  • Spinal surgery

    Carol Brown undergoes spinal surgery at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden

  • Spinal surgery

    Carol Brown undergoes spinal surgery at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden

  • Spinal surgery

    Carol Brown undergoes spinal surgery at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden

  • Spinal surgery

    Photographer Mike Boden in the theatre at Warrington Hospital where Carol Brown is undergoing spinal surgery

  • Spinal surgery

    Spinal surgery at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden.

  • Spinal surgery

    Reporter Joanna Lean watching surgery at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden.

  • Spinal surgery

    Surgeon Mr Shackleford prepares to carry out spinal surgery at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden.

  • Spinal surgery

    Carol Brown getting ready for spinal surgery at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden.

  • Spinal surgery

    Reporter Joanna Lean finds out she is going to be spending all day with Mike Boden. Photo by Mike Boden.

  • Spinal surgery

    Carol Brown undergoing surgery at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden.

  • Spinal surgery

    Carol Brown undergoing surgery at Warrington Hospital. Photo by Mike Boden.

  • HEALTH CHECK - Spinal surgery

    AT least seven syringes are laid out on a stainless steel tray next to the bed on which Carol Brown is sat. As anaesthetist Dr Jay swabs her back with iodine, operation department practitioner Stephen Wilcock gently explains what is happening. "This

  • On the Mark

    Rylands Sharks A 18 Wigan St Cuthberts A 34. A FOUR-TRY blast from man of the match Mark Martin was not enough for Rylands to earn the points against Wigan St Cuthberts in North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division Six. A depleted Rylands squad

  • Retrial in rape case

    A COURT has ruled there will be a retrial in the case of rape suspect Kenneth Williamson. As reported earlier in the Warrington Guardian, Mr Williamson, from Greenwood Crescent in Orford, had his conviction for rape quashed by law lords last month.

  • National finalists Great Sankey march on again

    GREAT Sankey High School's year 11 rugby league team have clinched a 32-12 victory against St Helens' Cowley High School in the last 16 of the north west stage of the Carnegie Champion Schools Tournament. Great Sankey, who were beaten finalists in last

  • Enfield Park - Call Now!

    TODAY is the big day for Enfield Park. Because you can forget X Factor or the Australian general election. There will only be one vote that matters in Warrington - the People's Millions TV contest. Because if thousands pick up the phone and give their

  • HEALTH CHECK - Live!

    TODAY our journalists are descending on Warrington Hospital. From surgery to A and E and cleaners to chaplains, we will be taking an in-depth look at how the hospital works. We will be chatting to patients and staff alike throughout the day, with

  • Former Manly boys Hicks and Monaghan mean business for Wolves

    NEW signings Michael Monaghan and Chris Hicks arrived in Warrington this week and immediately assured Wolves fans that they are hungry to succeed in England after NRL Grand Final disappointment. Monaghan and Hicks agreed to join Wolves midway through

  • Driving test centre to leave town?

    LEARNER drivers will not be able to take their test in Warrington from next year. And that will mean it could cost more than £100 for drivers just to take the test. The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) are closing Warrington Driving Test Centre with its

  • New boys unveil new kit

    ONE of the first tasks for new arrivals Chris Hicks, left, and Michael Monaghan this week was to try on Wolves' 2008 kit for size. Gone are the days when shirts would appeal just for their durability on the field or their appearance as a leisure item