THE Tories maintained control of Cheshire County Council in the elections held last Thursday but by the narrowest of margins. They claimed 26 seats - two fewer than in 2001 - giving them a slender overall majority of just one. A total of 333,952 people
FEARS have been expressed that an incinerator could be on the way to Cheshire if a funding opportunity is missed. Vale Royal borough councillors Brian Lloyd and Arthur Neil are concerned that the borough council has not signed a letter in a bid to get
FEARS have been expressed that an incinerator could be on the way to Cheshire if a funding opportunity is missed. Vale Royal borough councillors Brian Lloyd and Arthur Neil are concerned that the borough council has not signed a letter in a bid to get
Day heroes in Berlin WARRINGTON pupils took part in a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. David Murphy, aged 12, from Sir Thomas Boteler High School and Grant Hartley, aged 12, from Bridgewater High School
THE potential dangers of taking cannabis have been brought to the fore by Cheshire's deputy coroner. Dr Janet Napier spoke out about the unknown effects of the drug during an inquest at Warrington Coroner's Court on Friday. She said: "It is well known
for NSPCC FRIENDS and staff from Winwick Leisure Centre have raised nearly £900 for the NSPCC in a sponsored walk. The five-mile walk, organised by NSPCC supporter Lorraine Orrell, was a resounding success and the group plans to make it a regular event
CELEBRATIONS to mark the 60th anniversary of VE day took place across Warrington. A party took place in Golden Square on Sunday complete with dancing troupes and face painting. Meanwhile veterans took part in a parade and service at Gulliver's World.
A TALENTED young jockey who was imprisoned for killing a leading scientist in a hit and run accident is back in the saddle. Bernard Wharfe was jailed for three years in September 2003 for an excessive alcohol offence after his vehicle struck a pedestrian
Great Britain and Leeds Rugby League legend Ellery Hanley today heaped praise on Rhinos' skipper Kevin Sinfield after he clinched his second engage Super League Player of the Month Award. Storming performances over the past four weeks saw Sinfield beat
With Mike Parsons Ten minutes of research on the internet have provided some crackers - involving items such as cheese and bathtubs, plus creatures like camels and cockroaches. August's International Regatta of Bathtubs has made the Belgian town of Dinant
THE Tories maintained control of Cheshire County Council in the elections held last Thursday but by the narrowest of margins. They claimed 26 seats - two fewer than in 2001 - giving them a slender overall majority of just one. A total of 333,952 people
THE Tories maintained control of Cheshire County Council in the elections held last Thursday but by the narrowest of margins. They claimed 26 seats - two fewer than in 2001 - giving them a slender overall majority of just one. A total of 333,952 people
WANNABE pop stars can showcase their talents in a charity singing event. Warrington Collegiate students are looking for budding Kylies to perform at the Popeyedol event at Brannigans on May 24. Entry is free and proceeds go to the British Heart Foundation
A 17-YEAR-OLD robber threatened his victim with CS gas before stealing her mobile phone. Warrington Crown Court heard on Wednesday that victim Heather Tyson-Gillen was robbed of her phone while she was parked in Birchwood Forest Park eating her lunch
