WARRINGTON soccer referees have the opportunity of gaining an extra qualification to add to their existing FA badges. The European governing body for small-sided football, the European Independent Football Federation, are offering training to referees
Radcliffe Borough 4 Warrington Town 1 (after extra time). WARRINGTON Town were one minute away from a shock win at UniBond Premier Division club Radcliffe Borough in the second round of the Presidents Cup on Tuesday. Town took confidence from on-loan
A DISABLED pensioner living in council accommodation has been left with virtually no water supply or heating for six months. Patrick Cullen, aged 68, of Dudley Street in Orford reported the problem to Golden Gates Housing (GGH) and United Utilities at
A TEENAGER attempted to rob a Burtonwood takeaway armed with a 10 inch knife on Tuesday night. Police say the boy, who was aged around 16, went into the Khaza Tandoori Takeaway on Fairclough Street at 11.10pm, demanding cash. But after a brief struggle
THERAPISTS showed the way to enjoy good health, sound mind, body and spirit. Northwich Kinesiologist Sarah Buckley hosted mid Cheshire's largest holistic festival at Northwich Memorial Hall to help stressed out Cheshire people feel a whole lot better
A NEW Knutsford business has embarked on a voyage to provide a waterborne alternative for memorial services in Cheshire. Forget-Me-Not Cruises, based on Bexton Lane, was officially unveiled when a select band of clergymen, funeral directors and local
TATTON Park's Japanese garden has been providing inspiration for its newest resident artist. Samantha Donnelly started her one place' residency in October and continues in the footsteps of artists such as Andy Goldsworthy. She has found inspiration
A RESTAURANT renowned for its contemporary artwork provided the ideal setting for an exhibition during the inaugural Goostrey Arts Festival. The Yellow Broom in Twemlow Green, near Holmes Chapel, invited visitors to a showcase of work by five leading
GOLFERS hit it off when they took part in a charity event at Congleton Golf Club. Around £1,000 was raised at the Spinal Foundation Annual Golf Day for the Congleton charity, which helps people suffering from back pain, sciatica or neck pain. Among
MORE than 450 shoppers got in the festive spirit when they attended the 17th Shopping Spectacular at Arley Hall. Guests were greeted with champagne and canapés and then perused a large selection of gift ideas, skincare, horticultural items and Christmas
There are many reasons why people consider adoption but there is no such thing as a typical adopter. The single people, and the married and unmarried couples from all ages, backgrounds and circumstances who decide to provide a permanent home for children
GARRY Newlove kicked a 16-year-old accused of his murder after he was punched in the head a court has heard. Chester Crown Court was told on Wednesday how the father-of-three, who was barefoot at the time, lashed out at the teenager after he was struck
DESPITE its modern campus, Sir John Deane's College has a heritage dating back to 1557. And over the past 450 years, the institution has touched the lives of thousands of students across Cheshire. The Northwich college originates from when Sir John
It is warm, lush and opulent. A taste of pure exotica and, as far as I can remember, womb-like. The desire is to linger for days and days, soaking in the cubist art, the monochrome photographs and the prevailing air of, perhaps, a bar from some romantic
MAGICAL, mystical, memorable Malta. This honey-coloured Mediterranean island, at the gates of Africa and the east, has preserved its extraordinary 7,000-year heritage. Megalithic temples, medieval towns, fortresses, palaces, catacombs and churches make
SOME cars, or at least their grilles, appear to smile at you - but Citroën's first off-road vehicle, the C-Crosser, appears to snarl. The front end customising of a joint project involving sister company Peugeot, and also Mitsubishi, features two large
FREELANDER 2, the fourth new vehicle to emerge from Land Rover during as many years, could never qualify as a green machine' as it belts out twice as much toxicity as the mandarins of Brussels would like. But all credit to the company, which is addressing
MONDEO, completely redesigned last summer, has given Ford the Midas touch. Sales of the new car have hit the gold standard - and while the car remains a favourite among fleet managers it is the increase, by 20 per cent, in the number of private customers
SOME relationships end suddenly, some erode over time. Whatever the circumstances, breaking up can be traumatic for all involved. For most people, it's still a shock when a relationship breaks down. Even if you've known for some time that things aren't
BEFORE starting on any new design scheme, or before a re-style - you need to look at what you already have, and decide on what you want to keep and what can be re-housed. Many of my clients have found that just de-cluttering a room can transform it -
MY mum used to say the best thing my dad ever said to her was on December 22 each year. Every morning of that day he would say: "There's a couple of minutes more sunshine than yesterday." As we move into January, the light levels change very little
THERE'S nothing quite like a visit to a health and beauty spa to make you feel rejuvenated and revigorated. And after the Christmas chaos has died down, it's even more essential to take time out and really start the New Year afresh. Add to that the
HAPPY New Year! I am almost relieved that many shops don't take cheques anymore because it takes me until March to write the correct year on them! I had a house full this Christmas, so what started out as I must get the house looking fabulous for this
WARRINGTON children have taken to swimming like a duck to water thanks to a new set of lessons at Daresbury Park Hotel. Puddle Ducks, Cheshire's largest swimming school for pre-schoolers, is teaching children how to develop their water confidence and
THE achievements of Warrington Collegiate students were recognised at an awards ceremony at St Elphin's Parish Church. More than 60 graduates from a range of academic and professional backgrounds attended the Higher Education and Professional Studies
SIXTY years of precious memories have been captured in a new book chronicling the history of higher education at Padgate. The Padgate Story 1946 to 2006 looks at the changing face of the site, which is now the University of Chester's Warrington campus
CHESHIRE'S top tourism providers were unveiled at a 60s-themed awards evening at Tatton Park. A record turnout of more than 500 guests marked the seventh year of the Cheshire Awards for Tourism Skills (CATS), which celebrates the hard work and commitment
WARRINGTON ladies enjoyed a glamorous evening - Club Tropicana style - when they attended a Breast Cancer Care fundraiser at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Around 175 guests enjoyed an 80s themed night and helped to raise £2,800. But it wasn't until a
DOG lovers had plenty to yap about when they attended the grand opening of a £3 million specialist wing at Cheshire Dogs Home. International footballers Richard Dunne and Micah Richards as well as Vets In Practice star Trude Mostue were among the first
CHESHIRE'S rolling landscape boasts some of the finest gardens in the country and a celebration of this has been long overdue. Well the wait is almost over as a huge initiative that will pay tribute to the county's lush gardens is in progress and is
EVENT organisers celebrated reaching a fundraising milestone when they held the sixth annual Breast Cancer Care ball at Park Royal Hotel. More than £4,000 was raised on the night - bringing the total donations in six years to more than £25,000. Following
"IT has been a very busy year for our club and through all the good work of our Lions we have been able to help many good causes." That was the message from Warrington club president Syd Walker when he spoke at the 39th Lions Charter Dinner at Paddington
CAR enthusiasts were given the star treatment when they attended the official opening of a new showroom at Warrington Audi. Around 180 special guests were welcomed in on a red carpet and greeted with champagne and canapés. It was a whirl of glamour
IT was a whirl of champagne and casino chips when people lived out their Las Vegas fantasies at a charity casino night. The strictly black-tie affair attracted 125 people and helped to raise more than £2,000 for Warrington Disability Partnership. Guests
GOLDEN Square joined forces with St Rocco's Hospice to help raise £32,000 at a charity ball. The glittering event at Mere Golf and Country Club, near Knutsford, attracted hundreds of special guests including Warrington Mayor Clr Celia Jordan and Warrington
THE Give with the Guardian' Toy Appeal still has a few days left to run and there must be lots of people out there who haven't written their Christmas shopping lists yet, let alone thought about hitting the shops. This week Wolfie from the Warrington
A JOURNALIST once said that if the history of Warrington is interesting, then the history of its pubs is no less so. Indeed, many of Warrington's hostelries date back to the 16th and 17th century and the chances are that your local has an interesting
THE music industry is well documented as one of the hardest nuts to crack. Many pretenders to the throne have been and gone, but it is rare when the next big thing' becomes an institution in their own right. Enter former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown
A GROUP of runners made the grim discovery of a missing Warrington businessman's body when they went off the beaten track at a Cheshire beauty spot. The training squad came across the body of 50-year-old Alan Matthews - who had been missing for almost
WITH its intrinsic charm, there are countless reasons why someone might shun the city and settle into Cheshire life. But for Century FM presenter Jude Vause-Walsh, it was a chance to return to the country landscape that made her wedding day that extra
To celebrate the re-launch of the Aldi store on Dene Drive in Winsford on 29 November, we're giving readers the chance to win a fantastic 32" LCD TV, worth £349.99! Aldi customers can prepare for a very merry Christmas, as they shop in the 50% bigger
WOLVES winger Kevin Penny has broken a bone in his hand. The 20-year-old had his hand put in plaster yesterday, Tuesday, and that will stay on for three weeks. Wolves have described the injury as minor and say the speedster should be fit to face Wigan
WHAT did you think of last night's match between Liverpool Reserves and Everton Reserves? Are you a regular at Liverpool Reserves games, was this your first time, will you go again?
WARRINGTON'S Halliwell Jones Stadium crowd record for a football match has been beaten. Click here for details.
A RECORD crowd for a football match at The Halliwell Jones Stadium saw Liverpool reserves beat their derby day counterparts Everton 3-0. Hungarian striker Krisztian Nemeth hit a quick-fire brace early in the second half to put the game beyond the reach
Club AZ 1 Grappenhall Sports 0. GRAPPENHALL Sports bowed out of the Cheshire Soccer League Division Two Cup in a game of few chances at high-flying Club AZ. Sports will now look to turn their decent on-field performances into league points when they
YOUNGSTERS went to Borders bookstore on Saturday to create Christmas decorations in memory of a loved one whom they have lost. The special sessions ran all weekend at the Riverside Retail Park store. The event was organised by The Butterfly Project
