CREWE Vagrants maintained their perfect start to the season with a 4-3 victory over Wigan. That's four out of four for the 1st XI who dished out some stylish hockey to stay joint top of NHL Division Two West. Andrew Ashworth (2), Simon Trenbirth and Steve
SANDBACH RUFC snatched their third draw of the season out of derby day at home to Northwich. Stalemates are rarities in rugby but the Bradwall Road boys were happy to have this one after trailing late on, last Saturday. The struggling visitors were up
SOLDIERS who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedoms and way of life will once again be honoured on Remembrance Sunday in Nantwich. Officials from the Royal British Legion have finalised plans for the town's annual parade and service of remembrance
ACCORDING to the Beatles 'it's getting better', but the question of whether Crewe and Nantwich is improving or declining was the subject of heated debate at a public meeting on Thursday. Held as part of Local Democracy Week, the Borough Debate 'Crewe
Vulcan 1 Downall Green United 2 VULCAN fell to their second straight defeat against bogey team Downall Green. The home side almost took the lead when Carrey's shot was brilliantly stopped by the Downall keeper but they went behind shortly afterwards.
EARLESTOWN Town Furnishing Snooker League leaders Rileys triumphed 4-2 at Viaduct with M Lawrenson winning the final game. Terry Cunningham made a break of 32 as Newton Social B came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with St Davids, while Dave Travis, L Taylor
Newton Storm u8 6 Clock Face u8 8 A competitive and evenly matched rugby league game ended with Clock Face edging out Newton Storm thanks to two unconverted tries. Storm's only try of the game came from debut player Brad Causer, who showed great strength
WARRINGTON Wolves Archery Club are celebrating a month of success for their members. Wheelchair bowman John Stubbs' individual gold and team silver medals for Great Britain in the International Paralympic Committee Archery World Championships at the start
THREE Warrington grapplers proved to be a success on the mat while representing the Great Britain ju-jitsu squad in Jersey. They all returned home with grappling medals after fighting opponents from the English, Channel Island and Northern Ireland teams
FOUR years of hard work in training have paid off for Andy Morley. The 26-year-old from Woolston is now celebrating gaining his black belt in kickboxing. Morley, who trains at Neil Holden's Warrington Kickboxing Studio, impressed in 10 tests to complete
A GUY Fawkes musical with lots of laughter is to run from November 2 to November 5 at St Michael's Parish Church. The evening will feature a play and history lesson from The Amateur Music and Drama Society. For more information call 221614.
SPEED limits are to be reduced on Pennington and Penkford Lane in Burtonwood. Warrington Borough Council has proposed 30mph and 50mph speed limits on two stretches to tackle Accident Investigation Unit concerns. Objections and other representations to
A MAN searching for information about his great-great-grandfather has called on the people of Winwick for help. David Thwaite is researching his family history and is looking for more details about his ancestor Peter Irving Dutton. A clerk at Winwick
Rylands 0 Bank Quay Bulls TETLEY'S Lancashire Cup holders Bank Quay Bulls will face Halton Simms Cross in the semi finals of this year's tournament after a comfortable victory at town rivals Rylands. Bank Quay, who travel to Halton on November 5, took
CONVENIENCE is the name of the game in Latchford as a new Co-op store opened at the weekend. The Mayor of Warrington, Clr Hans Mundry, officially cut the ribbon of the new store at the refurbished Bridge Shopping Centre on Knutsford Road, Latchford. The
IT WAS lift-off at St Gregory's RC High School as the school celebrated its new specialist college status. Pupils let off balloons containing prayers and reflections connected with both the launch and contemporary events to mark the award. The school,
ST James' Church, Latchford is hoping this Saturday's autumn fair at 2pm at Latchford CE Primary School will go some way to raising the £50,000 needed to refurbish the church. As well as stalls, there will be bingo sessions all afternoon and Wolfie is
ST Elphin's (Fairfield) CE Primary School is hosting an autumn fair today, Thursday, at 2pm and Saturday, October 29, at 11am. All the usual stalls will be there, including a tombola, book stall and bric a brac. This year's colour theme for the stalls
A WIDE range of play equipment and attractions for children and young people in Warrington are now on offer at the Playzone at Victoria Park. The scheme, which is part of the Communities Vision Project for the redevelopment of Victoria Park in Latchford
DEVELOPERS have submitted plans to build 111 homes on land at Howley Quay. The proposal by Ascenture Properties Ltd is to knock down the existing buildings on the land and construct two buildings for the new apartments. The plans can be seen at New Town
Bulls batter Rams to stay on top GRAPPENHALL Darts League champions Bulls Head are on course to retain their crown after winning 7-2 at Rams Head. GYCA are level with them at the top after a 6-3 victory against ESM A, with E Llewellyn and S Babbington
PADGATE High School opened its doors to the community last week for a special open day and a chance to demonstrate its excellence. Two open evenings were held to show off the school to prospective pupils and parents. Padgate High School is one of only
THE postponement of Tuesday's league game means former Manchester City striker Mike Sheron will make his home debut for Warrington Town on Saturday. Sheron will be leading Town's front line in a tricky UniBond League First Division clash with Lincolnshire
Newton 33 Moore 31 MOORE paid for taking their foot off the gas as they were beaten by a resurgent Newton outfit in Euromanx South Lancashire/Cheshire Three. The home side took the lead with an unconverted try in the opening minutes but Moore's forwards
MORE than 50 residents of Poulton north and south attended the first police community action meeting at Fearnhead Cross Community Centre last week. Police asked attendees to vote on the issue that most concerned them, choosing from nuisance youths, vandalism
Rylands 0 Bank Quay Bulls TETLEY'S Lancashire Cup holders Bank Quay Bulls will face Halton Simms Cross in the semi finals of this year's tournament after a comfortable victory at town rivals Rylands. Bank Quay, who travel to Halton on November 5, took
THE Cheshire Drum and Bugle Corps based at Kennedy Hall in Bennett's Recreation Centre in Padgate is recruiting new members. The corps practises every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm and every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Anyone aged seven or above is welcome
Warrington 23 Hoylake 24 AN improved Warrington performance was not enough to secure a result as victory was cruelly snatched away with the last kick of the match. The home side put in a good display and seemed all set to pull off an upset against Hoylake
COUNCIL chiefs have given parents an extra two months to save their schools as part of a controversial education shake-up. Three primary schools - Lodgefields in Crewe and Worleston and Buerton in rural Nantwich - face closure by Cheshire County Council
A CREWE man bravely fought off a knife-wielding thug in an attack by a pair of would-be armed robbers at the weekend. The 26-year-old, who managed to escape from the scene without injury, was attacked by two male teenagers as he was making a phone call
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Peter Harris are offering a £30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of his killer. After nearly three months of investigations since the Sandbach man's body was found in the Iceland car
MR UNIVERSE AKA Gary Lister, pictured, will be flexing his muscles at a new health and fitness shop in Crewe this weekend. Gary, a two-time winner of the Mr Universe title, will be signing autographs and handing out fitness advice this Saturday afternoon
A SELF-CONFESSED racist from Crewe has been jailed for three years after he said "all blacks, Asians, Chinese and Arabs should be gassed and buried in pits". Stephen Dempsey, aged 45, of Davenport Avenue, pleaded guilty to 11 charges of stirring up racial
And this year it is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The YMCA started in Warrington in 1855 offering a programme of activity, in particular sport, and discussion groups, to young and adult men and to promote Christian values. The YMCA has operated from
A CABBIE is warning other drivers to be careful after he was attacked by two passengers before they ran off without paying in Runcorn. The 37-year-old says he isn't sleeping properly and thinks he will no longer be able to work evening shifts after he
MEMBERS of Lymm Jubilee Women's Institute have put something back into the community to celebrate their 40th anniversary. The group decided they wanted to mark the special anniversary with something to benefit the village. So, with the help of Lymm Parish
cancer A SPONSORED walk through Grappenhall takes place this Sunday, October 30, with an 11am start. The walk, to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness, will cover five kilometres and leaves from Grappenhall Community Centre on Bellhouse Lane. Organised
A LONG serving member of Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council has stepped down after eight years. Grappenhall's Elsie Marsh, who has been administrative assistant since 1997, will be replaced by Sue Brooks of Thelwall.
treasures A NEW day nursery is to open in Thelwall on Thelwall New Road. Little Wonders Day Nursery will open its doors from the beginning of November for children aged up to four. Little Wonders has been the dream of Anne Marie Gleave and Heather Kershaw
AGE Concern will have more funds to help pensioners in Newton and Earlestown following a successful fundraising day last week. Events took place across the borough for Wear a Hat Day on Friday with the money being used to help older people as the winter
THE Kiwis and Kangaroos ought to be wary because Wolves' Martin Gleeson goes into the 2005 Gillette Tri-Nations Tournament as one of Great Britain's most dangerous weapons and better prepared for battle than last year. The four-month ban he served for
WOLVES ace Martin Gleeson has received glowing praise from the Great Britain teammate who knows him best. Lions vice-captain Brian Carney would be delighted if coach Brian Noble repeats his 2004 selection policy of unleashing them as right flank partners
YOU are invited to share in a dinner party. Three households in Cheshire agreed to hold a 'safari party' - a meal, each course of which is served in a different house - where the intertwined lives of six friends are unravelled. As the evening progresses
THE postponement of Tuesday's league game means former Manchester City striker Mike Sheron will make his home debut for Warrington Town on Saturday. Sheron will be leading Town's front line in a tricky UniBond League First Division clash with Lincolnshire
HEALTH experts are today scrutinising chemical emissions that are 344 per cent above the benchmark level. Halton PCT is looking at work Liverpool John Moores University has done into the release of sodium percarbonate from Solvay Interox in Lower Walton
A MAN has been charged with raping a woman while he was on bail for two other allegations of rape. Daniel Simon Charnock, of Grasmere Avenue in Orford, is charged with raping an 18-year-old woman in Fearnhead on Monday, October 24. Three days earlier,
WARRINGTON'S Conservative Party is determined to field a candidate in every seat in next year's local elections. Leader Clr Keith Bland says the party is gaining strength in the town and will be hoping to make gains on their current six seats at Warrington
AN enthralling cup run resulted in Burtonwood Primary School being crowned winners of a Warrington soccer tournament. The school entered three teams into the competition, which was held at Crosfields Football Club in Great Sankey. Burtonwood's combined
A CULCHETH jewellers is asking for people's old gold - but it's all in a charitable cause. The owners of the Village Goldsmiths jewellers on Lodge Drive are encouraging people to bring in any gold that they no longer use to help make a donation to the
A KNITTING group has taken to the road to promote the activity. The Witty Knitters, based in Mee Brow Community Centre, held an exhibition at Culcheth Library to find new members. The group started in June as a monthly activity but meetings have become
TV star Fred Talbot is set to open a new pathway created by volunteers from St Phillips Westbrook CofE and Sankey High Schools. The Granada weatherman has been asked to open the path created by Our Wood volunteers at Burtonwood air base next June. Brenda
YOUTHS are speeding from Lingley Green through Whittle Hall in late night races, a resident told police at a public meeting. Andreas Mller said: "People are racing from the mini-roundabout - they get drunk and start their terror in the night." Mr Mller
AROUND 100 people attended a charity night in memory of Ellen Keavy at St Joseph's Social Club in Penketh. Money was raised for three charities and St Rocco's Hospice, Asthma UK, and The Respiratory Team at Warrington Hospital will each be getting £300
A ROUND of applause greeted the end of the police's first community action meeting in Sankey. After a fractious start, officers won people round with commitments to tackling youth disorder around Whittle Hall play area. The meeting was the first of many
MOORE United moved to the top of Warrington Soccer League's Frontrunner Premier Division after defeating Haydock 3-1. Goals by Joseph Holy, Gareth Chadwick and Neil Shacklady helped leaders Croft edge out Windle 3-2 in Grange Valley Amusements Division
by Des Appleton KATH Carey, in her president's inaugural lecture, explored the history of that forgotten land bounded by the south bank of the Mersey, the Ship Canal and the main rail line to London. In 1721, businessmen tried to use the rivers Mersey
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Jenni Carroll CHARMING, middle class, posh boy Jimmy Carr is bringing his one-man show to Manchester's Opera House on Saturday, October 29. Jimmy, who seems to be on a mission to offend everyone, will take his dry and sardonic style to a new level with
by Peter Hathaway BAKEWELL is strategically sited on a crossing of the River Wye and is regarded as the 'natural' capital within the Peak District National Park. The A party, led by Geoff Furman, started their walk at Lees Bottom, going to Deep Dale,
Speakers Club by Peter Gribbin THERE were a variety of prepared speeches on the theme of humour. David Mitchell told us what happens to a person when they laugh but the most improved speaker was Dennis Jones who gave A sad dog story, about a dog with
DRAW for week 10: 5, 9,14, 16. Consolation price £25 D Hodgson. Jackpot roll over £350.
Daresbury WI by Anne Gunson OUR speaker was John Doughty who talked about folklore and traditions of the north west. He showed slides of north western morris men and women. True traditionalists believe only men should be morris dancers, but Mr Doughty
THE Victoria pub in Newton will open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays after licensing chiefs gave the nod. The pub, on Wargrave Road, will now sell alcohol until midnight Monday to Friday and also until 11.30pm on a Sunday. The pub can also open at
NEWTON firefighters were on hand to administer first aid to an elderly man on Saturday. The 87-year-old man went into Newton Fire Station at 2.20pm with lacerations to his right arm after slipping on a glass cabinet. After the firefighters gave the man
A WOMAN was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a rush hour crash between a car and a bus in Newton on Friday. The collision occurred between a Ford Ka and a bus running the 34A service just after 9am on Belvedere Road in the town. Newton firefighters
AN art group set up in Golborne and Lowton earlier in the year has already booked its first exhibition. The group, which meets at Golborne Parkside Sports and Community Club, will exhibit at the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh in March and has already almost
THE Merseyside Police Band comes to Newton on Tuesday, November 8. They will perform at 1.45pm at The Trees Community Centre on Alder Road for an hour. Entry to the concert is free and includes a raffle and refreshments.
NEWTON and Earlestown Pubwatch is continuing the fight against anti-social behaviour. The group is part of a borough-wide campaign to issue banning orders to offenders and 10 have just been issued across St Helens. Chief Inspector Ray Fitzpatrick said
A JOINT crackdown has been launched against Newton residents with police warrants. Payback is an initiative launched by the police and council to target those who have failed to appear at court or breached community service orders. Posters, leaflets,
FIVE years after the old building was demolished, a new era has dawned for worshippers at Earlestown Baptist Church. Because Saturday marked the official opening of the new church - which will double as a community centre six days a week. Opened by the
A FLOWER festival at Lowton St Luke's Church raised £5,500 for church funds. Guests came from far and wide to attend the event.
CHILDREN at St Mary's Infant School in Newton enjoyed a visit from rapping robot Cycler. The robot visited the school to teach children about how to tackle waste through the three r's - reducing, reusing and recycling.
STAFF at Asda Golborne launched a clean-up campaign in the town. They spruced up grot spot Peter Kane Square - clearing overgrown weeds and picking up litter. The area has now been cleaned ahead of December's Christmas lights switch-on.
COMMUNITY Support Officers from Haydock, Newton & Earlestown visited Cineworld in St Helens to deliver Stranger Danger talks to younger cinema-goers. The talks were delivered by CSOs Mark Jones and Charlene Harrison to youngsters aged between three
THE spread of the Newton and Golborne Guardian has extended to the west coast of the USA! Following last week's exclusive interview with Rick Astley, the Guardian offices were contacted by one of his former friends from Newton. Les Pickering is now living
I REFER to the headline item on last Thursday's edition, October 20, and in particular to the inference that the Liberal Democrats unilaterally opposed the building of flats off Cheshire Close. This is incorrect as they were acting on the wishes of many
NEWTON Community Centre is set to open its doors on Saturdays to cope with its rising popularity. The Park Road South centre will open for weekend business in the very near future with courses including children's jazz and ballet, French for children
YOU could be off to see the wizard - at Lowton Civic Hall! Because bookings are under way for a Christmas performance of the Wizard Of Oz at the venue on Thursday, December 22 and Friday, December 23. For tickets, priced £8 to £5, call 07810 840422. Dorothy
THE next meeting of Walton Parish Council will take place on Thursday, November 3 at St John's Community Church Hall at 7.30pm. During the meeting, Stephen Massey, of United Utilities, will give an update on the progress of work to resolve odours from
ENJOY the lights, bangs and action of a firework display hosted by Appleton Thorn Primary School parent teacher assocation. The event will be held on the school grounds on Arley Road next Friday. Gates open at 6pm, fireworks begin at 7pm. Tickets cost
AN EXCLUSIVE women's shop will be opening its doors in Stockton Heath after planning permission was granted. The application to convert 112 London Road from a family house to a clothes shop was approved at the development control meeting last Wednesday
BLUEPRINTS for a one-stop medical centre are being drawn up. Bridge Lane rugby field in Appleton could become home to a state-of-the-art surgery, two years after health bosses axed the original scheme. This time the proposal looks set to become reality
A DOG caused traffic chaos on Ashley Way and Fiddlers Ferry Road as it darted between speeding cars and juggernauts. Drivers were forced to swerve or stop completely to avoid the young black and brown stray - which was thought to be a Rottweiler. Passers-by
Tomorrow, Friday, is Filipinos night with Christian Aid at St John's United Reformed Church, Wilderspool Causeway. With a presentation by Charmae Pyl Nercua, who serves as an education, advocacy and training worker with partner organisation Forge, we're
IN the Carlsberg UK Crewe Open League Premier Darts leaders Pioneers are joined at the top by Commercial who lead on games won after inflicting a 5-3 defeat on Delamere who drop to third. Barry Cooper with a 16 dart leg and Lee Cooper hitting a 180 were
CREWE and Nantwich RUFC crashed to their third league defeat of the season with a 19-18 reverse at Ruskin Park. Having enjoyed the right side of slender score lines lately, Matt Farr's boys can have no complaints over losing out on last Saturday's performance
A POLITICAL war of words has broken out between Nantwich Independents and local Tories over a controversial land sell-off in the town. Nantwich Independents are incensed over comments made by Cllr Graham Fenton, Conservative member for Birchin ward, concerning
CREWE FC bounced back with a solid 2-1 victory at Warrington Town Reserves, last Saturday. Three wins out of four makes better reading for Ian O'Reilly's lads as they look to rejoin the leading pack in MCL Division Two. Gutted after a 2-0 defeat at home
Cameron backs schools closure campaign TORY leadership hopeful David Cameron is lending his support to determined Worleston Primary campaigners who say their school will survive with or without council funding. The prospective Conservative party leader
A TEACHER from Audlem has been accused of sending troubled youngsters to a "rat-infested" dungeon at a special education unit. Pauline Hobbs, of Windmill Drive, is also said to have locked a pupil in a storeroom and a colleague and another child in a
GOLBORNE Cricket Club are preparing for the 2006 season and would be interested to hear from anyone who wishes to join them. They would particularly like to hear from players of first-team standard, although all players would be made welcome. Contact
WARRINGTON Angling Centre's Harry Morris recorded victory in the Newton Anglers' Association's Edward Jolley Memorial Trophy. Morris finished first at the event, which attracted 25 anglers to the upper pound of the Sankey Canal, after catching roach,
NEWTON Social A survived a scare to stay joint top of Keel Supply Earlestown Darts League Division One. Opponents Millstone went 2-0 up thanks to wins from D Lawrenson and K Boughey, but P Prescott and P Brown both triumphed to level the scores. Newton
Newton 33 Moore 31 NEWTON mounted a superb recovery and then had to survive a thrilling finale against Moore to keep in touch with the leaders in rugby union's Euromanx South Lancashire and Cheshire Three. The Crow Lane boys went into the game knowing
GOLBORNE Parkside's giant-killing cup run has taken them to the semi finals of a major amateur rugby league competition. They will face Premier Division big boys Blackbrook at home in the semi finals of the Tetley's Lancashire Cup on November 5 thanks
Bowls Warrington Afternoon Short Mat Bowls League results: Cinnamon Brow A 2 Grange B 10, Grange A 10 Cinnamon Brow B 2, Golborne 11 Cinnamon Brow D 1, Padgate A 10 Derbyshire Hill 2, Padgate B 2 St Davids B 10, Grange B 7 Cinnamon Brow C 5, Croft A 12
Cooper on form in snooker league GARY Cooper hit the highest break so far this season when knocking in 60 during Alford A's 5-2 victory over Alford B in Warrington Snooker League Division One. A 5-2 win at Woolston C meant 147 Snooker stayed top of the
WARRINGTON Sports Personality of the Year 2005 is on its way. During November, Warrington Guardian will be asking readers to nominate 2005's high achievers for prestigious awards and outstanding prizes. Watch this space over the forthcoming weeks for
A NEW telephone number is the one-stop-shop for all church-related enquiries at St Michael's Parish Church. In the past the vicarage number was used as the main point of contact in the parish but now the Burtonwood church can be contacted on 221620.
STAFF at Burtonwood Cemetery have applied for planning permission to erect a flag to confirm its green flag status. The cemetery was given the award for the first time earlier this year.
FANCY shaking off the winter blues? Rangers at Sankey Valley Park have organised a five-mile walk from the Gemini pond on Europa Boulevard to Burtonwood on Saturday, November 19. The walk starts at 1.30pm.
AN EXPRESS bus service that has started up between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester city centre stops in Burtonwood. The AirLink 700 is the first service of its kind and will run every hour. The bus is mainly designed for Manchester air passengers
celebrates top tourism award GULLY Mouse and friends have been celebrating as Gulliver's Warrington has been recognised for the quality of its visitor experience. Britain's National Tourist Board, VisitBritain, awarded the Westbrook theme park its quality
ENJOY a three-course meal and entertainment and do your bit for charity at the same time at FS restaurant. The Folly Lane restaurant is hosting a Mediterranean evening at £11-a-head on Thursday, November 17, to raise money for the Mayor of Warrington's
A SCHOOL reunion is planned for everyone who left Woolston High School in 1982 at Monks Sports and Social Club in Woolston on Saturday, November 19, at 8pm. To confirm your attendance in good time, call Jeanette Capper on 491429 or Cheryl Savage on 495065
A HARVEST barn dance will take place at Padgate Community Centre this Saturday, October 29, from 7.30pm until 11.30pm. Admission is £5.
RISLEY Independent Methodist Church in Fearnhead will hold a dedication service for the new extension on Saturday, October 29, at 2.30pm.
A HALLOWEEN party will take place this Saturday, October 29, at Monks Sports and Social Club in Woolston at 7.30pm in aid of JUMP (Jacob's Unique Memory Pot). Enjoy ghoulish games and frightening food and get your picture taken with Tiggeroo, the charity's
A TAG rugby festival for Warrington schools proved to be a huge success. St Margarets Primary School provided the winning team, with St Andrews finishing second. The event was held at William Beamont Sports College for pupils in years five and six, and
ORFORD Library celebrated the beginning of a new chapter last week when it marked its 40th birthday. The library was opening in 1965 by the then joint Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education and Science, Denis Howell MP. Staff organised a
PEOPLE power has won the day after plans to approve a new restaurant above a paint shop in Woolston were overturned last week. Members of Warrington Borough Council's development control committee voted 10 to one against officer recommendations to approve
Lymm 10 Tyldesley 20 LYMM will need to treat Widnes with more respect than they gave to Tyldesley if they are to return to winning ways in rugby union's Powergen North Two West. Widnes, who entertain Lymm on Saturday, have not won a game yet this season
Eagle 76 Liverpool St Helens 0 EAGLE ran in 12 tries as they overwhelmed Liverpool St Helens in the Miller Holmes League. Scott and Friery both completed hat-tricks, Astley and Gettins grabbed braces and Brown and Wilson also crossed the whitewash. Whalley
Newton 33 Moore 31 MOORE paid for taking their foot off the gas as they were beaten by a resurgent Newton outfit in Euromanx South Lancashire/Cheshire Three. The home side took the lead with an unconverted try in the opening minutes but Moore's forwards
A LORRY driver was threatened with a hammer before being hijacked by masked men intent on stealing thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes. The driver was left shaken but uninjured after a two hour ordeal, in which he was bundled into a car and was later
FOLLOWING the opening of Village Pool, Founders Pool and Woodside Pool on Saturday there now remain only two sites closed. The waters of the Belmont Carp Complex and Whitley Pool remain shut for the time being and hopefully they will re-open in the not
THE change in the weather has had an impact on sport with our river fisheries being the hardest hit. But as with any venue, if fish are shoaled up in your peg some are bound to feed. Ian Baldwin ran a stick-float through a slack at the Warrington Anglers
DANNY Griggs's last minute winner kept Nantwich Town flying high in NWC Division One. The Dabbers' top scorer made it double figures with a strike to sink Colne 1-0 at the death on Saturday. It was a reward for persistence as the hosts laid siege to bag
wanted THERE are places available for budding Beavers in Thelwall. The group has recently held a conker championship and attended the harvest festival service at All Saints Church in the village. Anyone interested can call Martha on 261763.
THIS year's Remembrance Sunday service in All Saints Church in Thelwall takes place on November 13. This year, the annual parade celebrates the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and starts at 10am. To join the parade, organised byGrappenhall
THE latest in this year's series of Live at St Wilfrid's concerts takes place on Thursday, November 17. Pianist John Lenehan who is one of Britain's most experienced, versatile and sought after talents. He has performed at venues across the globe from
STUDENTS at Lymm High School were treated to a flying visit from the Royal Navy. Lieutenant Toby McCann, aged 29, visited his former school in a state-of-the-art Navy helicopter. Students got to explore the Merlin anti-submarine helicopter after it landed
AN anniversary in the history of Warrington Wolves comes round tomorrow, Friday. It will be 100 years since Warrington first played with numbers on their jerseys. The club picked a Lancashire Cup second-round tie at home to Leigh to make the change, but
WHILE Martin Gleeson is looking forward to returning to Great Britain duty this weekend his younger brother Mark must be cursing his misfortune at picking up an ankle injury in his first ever international game. Wolves' hooker Mark still hopes to be fit
A DRUG user was found collapsed and bleeding in McDonald's toilet on Bridge Street on Tuesday, October 25. Police and paramedics were called at around 11.30am when the man, known to police as a heroin addict, was discovered in the disabled cubicle. He
THE world's only stand up comedian for children is at Pyramid tonight, Thursday. James Campbell takes Eddie Izzard's approach to comedy, leaving the audience in fits of laughter. His comedy is aimed at youngsters aged from five to 11. Comedy 4 Kids uses
ANIMAL welfare campaigners are urging people in Warrington to boycott a travelling circus because of its use of an elderly elephant. On Tuesday night, members of Manchester Animal Protection held a protest at Bobby Roberts Circus, which is currently appearing
A TAXI driver is warning other colleagues to be careful after he was attacked by two passengers who ran off without paying. The 37-year-old says he isn't sleeping properly and thinks he will no longer be able to work evening shifts after being punched
A YOUNG dad has been told he may never regain the feeling in his lips after he was attacked by a town centre gang. Robert Brown, aged 23, from Cinnamon Brow, spent three days in hospital after he was beaten up in the early hours of Sunday. He had been
WHILE the nation has sung out the catchphrases of comedies such as Little Britain, The League of Gentlemen have quietly gone about proving themselves as Britain's most prolific and original comedy performers since Monty Python. Following three TV series
A HARVEST supper is being held in Croft on Saturday, October 29. The event, which is being held in the hall at Christ Church on Lady Lane, starts at 7pm. There is a hot pot followed by apple pie and ice cream, and the first glass of wine is included.
breakfast club FUN Out of School Linkclub based in Penketh High School has decided to extend its opening hours to include a new breakfast club. The club is open from 7.45am to 9am and there are spaces for 16 children. Parents can contact Linda Kelsey
COUNCILLORS in Culcheth have offered no official objections to proposals to remove a phone box in the village. Phone company BT plans to remove one of its phone boxes at the junction of Wigshaw Lane and Hob Hey Lane. The company also plans to change its
no problem MATTHIOLA FC have not been causing parking problems on Greystone Road, parish councillor Dave Goulden told last week's meeting. The club agreed in July to use Greystone Rec for matches on the condition parents parked in the legion and the conservative
A BUS service has been laid on to replace trains at Birchwood station on Sunday, October 30. The station will not be running trains while repairs to both platforms, steel sleeper renewals, point oiling and track patrolling is completed.
RESIDENTS in Hollins Green are joining together to try to stop drivers using the village streets as rat runs. Petitions are rapidly filling up in the village shop and the post office with the signatures of residents who say they want traffic calming measures
by Shirley Cook A TALK on Better Driving was given by Cheshire County Council. Members who sang in the Weaver Valley WI Choir were complimented and Audrey Clarke and Joyce Doyle were congratulated for coming second in the WI Federation Golf Competition
PAUL Wright and Craig Sarrelly both scored hat-tricks as Cheshire Hawthorne moved into the semi finals of Warrington Sunday Soccer League's Premier Cup with a 6-0 thrashing of Waterloo. Farmers Arms qualified for the last four of the President's Cup after
by Marilyn Cresswell JEAN MacDougal was elected president and given her badge of office and outgoing president May Kelsey was presented with a carriage clock. Inez Hughes was congratulated on receiving a Neighbour of the Year award from the Warrington
by Dorothy Cope OUR speaker was Janet Bradshaw who looks after schoolchildren who visit Tatton Park. She dresses up in the clothes from bygone times, starting with the Saxons, and going through the various ages, being a maid, housekeeper, gardener, evacuees
A NEW service has been launched in Newton to help carers get away. A property on Queen's Drive in the town has been renovated and offers supported overnight care for adults with learning disabilities. A member of staff is always on duty and the home can
A NEWTON youngster will see his work up in lights after winning a council contest. Mark Webster, of Penkford School in the town, will see his reindeer design used in the Christmas light switch-on at St Helens Town Hall after winning a design a Christmas
POP legend Rick Astley's return to the big time has been rewarded with a top 40 album. Out of the mainstream for more than a decade, Newton's favourite son has been involved in a promotional whirlwind to support his latest effort Portrait. The former
THE search is on to find a pianist and frontline sax player for the Easy Street Big Band. The band features a mix of performers from St Helens and Newton and interested musicians should be ready to rehearse weekly and perform monthly. For more information
A VOLUNTEER recruitment fair takes place at the newly opened Earlestown Baptist Church tomorrow, Friday. From 11am until 3pm, St Helens Volunteer Centre will be on hand to pass out advice on how to get involved in the community at the Crown Street centre
THE character of Newton High Street would be destroyed if a controversial planning application gets the go-ahead. Clr Suzanne Knight has this week written to the Government planning inspector who is considering an appeal against St Helens Council's decision
MACHO men are being given the chance to follow in the footsteps of two of Golborne's most famous sons this weekend. Talent scouts from World Wrestling Entertainment will be in Manchester this weekend to give north west grapplers the opportunity to make
A DECISION to back plans to build houses on land earmarked for a play area "makes a mockery" of the planning system. That's the view of a Newton councillor. Following 12 years of legal wrangles, residents have lost their battle to save a piece of spare
NEWTON MP Dave Watts has welcomed the news that £1million has been spent in the area through new grants. The MP says the money has been spent in his constituency through the Warm Homes scheme. For more information on how to qualify call 0800 3166024.
A NEWTON car enthusiast wowed crowds on Sunday at a classic rally. Steve Marran showed off his yellow 1979 Ford Escort 1.3 at the classic car event staged at The Butchers Arms pub in Great Sankey. The event was staged by the North West Casual Classic
EVER wanted to be a school crossing patrol attendant? St Helens Council is currently recruiting and there is a shortage of attendants throughout the borough. Despite adverts being placed across the region, there is still a shortage of 'lollipop people
THE comments from MP for St Helens North, Dave Watts, about Newton councillors' reluctance to approve developments that would blight the lives of residents only serve to expose the sheer arrogance of the man and the political party he represents. While
CELEBRATING: Students at Newton High School were celebrating after picking up an award for healthy eating. The youngsters received a signed England shirt after success in their healthy eating programme. Pictured with the framed shirt are, from left, Gemma
HAYDOCK councillor and Mayor of St Helens Bill Swift has called for support in this year's poppy appeal. The appeal is up and running from Monday at Unit 78 at St Mary's Market in St Helens. Clr Swift said: "Demands are growing constantly on the Royal
A LOWTON cab driver was left with a slashed ear after a late night attack. The 37-year-old says he isn't sleeping properly and thinks he will no longer be able to work evening shifts after he was punched and kicked by two men who had got him to drive
AN EVENING of classical music will take place on Saturday, November 19 at 7.30pm at Walton Hall, hosted by the Royal Northern College of Music. Tickets cost £8 and will be available on the door. For further information call Tom Beecroft on 264297.
DISTURB the curse of the Pharaoh's tomb. That's this year's Halloween promenade play on Monday, October 31, at Walton Hall Gardens. Join the rangers for the annual performance from 6.30pm to 8pm. Tickets cost £2.50 and must be bought in advance. Call
ANYONE wanting to raise issues with Stockton Heath police can go to the village's community action meeting on Thursday, December 1, at Stockton Heath Primary School, Egerton Street at 7pm. At the last meeting, residents said parking issues were a top
SPEED limits on several roads in Appleton Thorn and Wrights Green have been amended by Warrington Borough Council l Lumb Brook Road until its junction to Witherin Avenue and the junction with Astbury Drive now has a speed limit of 40mph. l Doods Lane
Rubbish should not go to waste - it should go into the national grid. That's what Halton Borough Council thinks. It wants to burn the stuff you take down to the dump and create electricity instead. The plan to build the massive waste burning plant would
