WARRINGTON Hospital had a double celebration this month thanks to the generosity of the Women's Royal Voluntary Service. The charity presented a cheque for £25,000, along with a further £500 'winnings' for receiving the prestigious title of WRVS Hospital
STAFF at hospices all around Cheshire were grinning like Cheshire cats this week, thanks to a bumper boost from the Cheshire Building Society. The society has been selling black cat beanies throughout its 50 branches in the north west to raise funds for
THE Disability Rights Commission would like to speak to people from Warrington who face the daily frustration of difficult access to businesses and local amenities. If you - or any of your friends or relatives - are disabled and are willing to talk about
THE number of people claiming unemployment benefit in Warrington fell last month. There were 2,201 claiming benefit in December, a fall of 213 on the previous month.
CHARITABLE types are working up an appetite in preparation of a massive fundraising feast. The Cancer Research Campaign and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund are gearing up for the fourth annual Britain's Biggest All-Day Breakfast on March 1. Anyone interested
ELDERLY people enjoyed tea for two with MP Helen Jones on Friday as part of a new community initiative. Mrs Jones is aiming to increase her accessibility to those who cannot make it to her community surgeries and she plans to visit those living in residential
SCIENCE Year is inviting Warrington 10-19-year-olds who combine scientific know-how with creative flair to help make a short promotional advert film. Entrants need to describe their idea for a promotional advert of 20-30 seconds featuring a fun, simple
THE positive impact on children's education of computers and technology in schools has been highlighted again - and Warrington is already benefiting. Estelle Morris, Secretary of State for Education and Skills, unveiled a vision of the classroom of the
YOUNGSTERS from Woolston Primary School took a hop, skip and a jump back in time to experience the playground games of the 1950s. The children were taught hopscotch, jacks, marbles and skipping as part of the Hall Road school's 50th birthday celebrations
A CALLANDS man accused of being involved in a multi-million pound drugs ring was cleared on Friday. Gym owner Raymond Hargreaves, aged 44, of Pendine Close, was the only one of five men on trial to be cleared of charges of conspiring to supply heroin,
A PLANNING application to install telecommunication antennas close to Stockton Heath has been withdrawn. The proposals, which involved the Malt Building at Wilderspool Business Park, off Greenalls Avenue, were for six shrouded antennas. And an eight metre
PATIENTS at Hollins Park Hospital will benefit from a new team of exercise leaders who have just finished their training. The eight newly qualified trainees will work on chair-based exercises for patients over the age of 65. They completed the rigorous
THE Jubilee celebrations in Sandbach are off to a flying start after a well-attended first meeting. The celebration plans are already taking shape and it is hoped things can start at Sandbach Rugby Club with a fun fair, children's activities, a barbecue
THE national Retinal Awareness Group invites Warrington sufferers of retinal dystrophies to a weekend providing information on losing eyesight in Blackpool in April. For more information contact Dennis Haig, 23 Holland Gardens, Fleet, Hants, GU13 9NE.
A MISSING teenage girl from Croft is being urged by police to come home. Stacy Shaw, 14, has been missing since Saturday, January 12, and concern for her well-being continues to grow. Although she made contact with a family member over the weekend, police
THE catwalk was full of new fashions when Warrington Collegiate Institute and Asda Cockhedge joined forces to raise money for St Rocco's Hospice. Staff and students strutted their stuff at the Collegiate's Winwick Road campus to raise £825 by previewing
Boston United 3 Northwich Vics 2; Saturday, January 19 IT took just five minutes for Boston to avenge their FA Trophy exit as the only downfall Vics contributed to this week was their own. Three gifted goals in quick succession either side of half-time
A MAN who returned from a drink at the pub singing, collapsed and died just moments later, an inquest heard. Dennis Rigby, of Whalley Street, Warrington, died of heart failure, caused by a mix of heart disease and alcohol poisoning. He was 49-years-old
A NEW challenge for Warrington schools was launched as part of a nationwide book giveaway. The Letts Schools Challenge 2002 invites teams of four pupils studying for their GCSE to take part in an online contest. For more information call 01223 566212.
A FOOTBALL shirt signed by England and Manchester United hero David Beckham is one of the top prizes in The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association's on-line raffle, taking place until Tuesday, March 12. By visiting www.manuraffle.com supporters in Warrington
THE Meningitis Trust is urging all travellers to the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to ensure they take maximum protection against the virus. The reminder comes as pilgrims from all over the UK, including Warrington, make final arrangements for the once-in-a-lifetime
WARRINGTON pharmacists are being asked to volunteer their services for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Manchester. Volunteers will be needed between July 25 and August 4 and are being asked to commit to working a minimum of 10 days. For a chance to
FIND out how you can do your bit to fight climate change by picking up a new leaflet from The Body Shop this weekend. The Golden Square store is joining an international campaign, Choose Positive Energy, organised by the company and Greenpeace. The aim
THE future of a Padgate nursery school was hanging in the balance last night, Monday, as councillors met to discuss closure plans. As the Guardian Midweek went to press, members of the education and lifelong learning committee, were discussing recommendations
AMBITIOUS proposals have been unveiled that could shape the future of the M6 corridor between the north west and west midlands. Outline recommendations have been issued by consultants working on the massive transport study for the Government. The project
MYSTERY surrounds the case of a man who lies critically injured in hospital after an incident in Warrington town centre at the weekend. Kenneth Williamson is in a critical condition at Walton Hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a mystery
CULTURAL and leisure services in Warrington will come under the spotlight over the coming weeks as Town Hall bosses look for people's views. Consultations for the borough council's emerging cultural strategy for 2003 to 2008 has already begun. The strategy
YOUNGSTERS are invited to find out more about the natural world at Birchwood Forest Park this weekend. The monthly meeting of the Watch Club, the junior branch of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, takes place from 10.30am on Sunday, January 27. Children aged eight
A GOLF professional took his own life following a long battle with depression, a Warrington inquest heard. Michael Smith, aged 28, from Cherry Lane, Lymm, was found dead in his car on July 31 last year, having suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning,
CONSULTANTS at Warrington Hospital have admitted making a serious error in misdiagnosing a new mum's fatal pulmonary embolism. Despite complaining to nurses on the ward of feeling breathless and tired, Kathryn Hawkins, aged 29, from Lowton, was sent home
A CREWE bagpipe-player is to fly to New York to march alongside the biggest pipe band in the world. John Green, pictured left, will be flying out for the April 6th event, which is raising funds for Cancer research and aiding victims of last year's World
HASLINGTON Rotary Club is to hold an open evening next month to celebrate its first full year since being awarded the Charter for the Rotary International Organisation. The club is still on the lookout for new members and the event will be held on Tuesday
