TWO people in South Cheshire have now died at Leighton Hospital after contracting salmonella food poisoning. The first victim, an 80-year-old man, died at the weekend and the second, a 55-year-old man, died from the disease on Wednesday. An investigation
A FULL meeting of Warrington Borough Council takes place this Monday at the Town Hall with a 6.30pm start. Members of the public are welcome.
A CAR wash has raised more than £1,100 to help send a sick Birchwood firefighter to America for treatment. Fire crews and cadets from Ellesmere Port spent a soapy Saturday cleaning cars to boost funds for their colleague Vic Washby, who has motor neurone
AN Orford woman will be attending a lavish ceremony in Liverpool tonight, Thursday, to find out if she has won a prestigious young achiever's award. Lisa Park, aged 24, is up for an Achievement in Learning Award following her efforts to fulfil an ambition
PARENTS in Whittle Hall are growing anxious about an increase in vandalism and anti-social behaviour next to a popular outdoor play area. Police are targeting the area, near Kingsdale Road, after councillors received a barrage of complaints about the
TRITON are still searching for their first point of the season after a second successive defeat, 3-0 at home to City of Manchester. They were caught napping and were one down within the first 5 minutes through a penalty corner and then it got worse as
TWO goals from Andy Kinsey saw Alsager Town return to winning ways, last Saturday. After a great start in NWC Division One, the newly promoted outfit had struggled, going eight games without victory. A controversial last-minute penalty denied them in
The wedding has taken place at Walton Hall Gardens, of 55-year-old Mr Arthur James Russell, only son of Mrs Agnes Tickle, of Ennerdale Road, Orford, and the late Mr Charlie Russell, and 49-year-old Mrs Jennifer Lynne Weir, of Chiltern Road, Orford, youngest
A CLEAN-up campaigner at Warrington Cemetery has been wrongly berated by bereaved relatives over a safety drive involving laying gravestones flat. Alf Clemo has been joined by dozens of helpers as part of a Millennium Volunteers project to spruce up the
The wedding has taken place at St Elphin's Parish Church of 26-year-old Mr Kelvin James Cannon, only son of Phillipa Cannon of Secker Avenue, Latchford, and 24-year-old Miss Donna Marie Brown, eldest daughter of Stephen Edward and Audrey Carol Brown of
BEFORE these Stranglers move into the country, they're heading into Widnes for their only north west performance. Paul Roberts and Baz Warne bring The Faith Band to The Wellington, this Saturday, before embarking on a European tour with the legendary
TWO St. Helens players will join an elite club if they win Tetley's Super League Grand Final rings on Saturday. There are currently three Australians in the club of players who have won Grand Finals in both Australia and Europe. Saints' Darren Albert
SAINTS go into Saturday's Super League Grand Final having secured the long term services of two of their star players this week. Vice captain Paul Sculthorpe's contract has been extended to five years to the season ending November 2007 and Darren Albert's
SAINTS' outstanding Paul Sculthorpe will go into Saturday's Grand Final cauldron having retained his Man of Steel title. Sculthorpe became the first player to be crowned Man of Steel two years running when he walked away from a Manchester ceremony with
A PLUCKY young actor from Culcheth is treading the boards in a national production of the spectacular musical Beauty and the Beast. Charles Butcher, aged eight, from Eden Avenue, won the role of Chip in the Disney classic, which is due to open at The
SUPPORTERS of the legendary Carlton club could be getting together for a final knees-up after accepting news that the nightspot will not reopen. Just one month after hearing that Arcadia would not sign the final contract, clubbers are set to roll back
AN adoption society which helps families in Warrington has been commended for the quality of its work. The Department of Health has published an inspection report, stating that the Manchester Adoption Society's direct involvement with children is "of
SHOPKEEPERS who sell fireworks to youngsters are to be targeted in a campaign by consumer watchdogs in the run-up to Bonfire Night. Most fireworks cannot legally be bought by people aged under 18, according to trading standards officials. Under-age volunteers
EMPLOYEES at Warrington tips are campaigning to get lighting installed so that the service can be kept open to the public for longer during the dark winter nights. A petition of more than 1,000 names of users of Gatewarth tip in Sankey Bridges, New Cut
A FATHER says he feels let down by the police after they dismissed an allegation that his young daughter had been sexually harassed. The Penketh man contacted police on September 17 when his eight-year-old daughter - who cannot be named for legal reasons
THE first wave of demolitions on a block of asbestos-ridden homes in Padgate got under way this week. Demolition began on the first block of homes on Anson Close and Blenheim Close on the Blackbrook Estate on Monday by council contractors Bagnalls. Some
TORY leader Iain Duncan-Smith will be visiting Thorn Cross Young Offenders' Institute next week as part of his nationwide tour. The opposition leader will be in town on Tuesday as he tours the country, visiting successful and innovative projects, such
AMBITOUS plans to modernise St Mary's Church in Lymm have been unveiled this week and the appeal for funds is now under way. The works, expected to cost in the region of £400,000 to £450,000, will constitute a major re-ordering of many of the facilities
MEMBERS of a special exercise class for the elderly received their flu jabs this week. Health visitors took a trip to Birchwood Medical Centre to vaccinate elderly people involved in the Birchwood Falls Exercise Programme. Carole Rowlinson, exercise programme
THE Voskresenije choir from St Petersburg will visit Lymm next month to give a concert of Russian sacred and folk music. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 20, at St Mary's Church, and the singers are all past or present members of the St Petersburg
THE heat is on for Woolston man Stuart Beardsworth as he embarks on a gruelling fitness regime in preparation for a race across the Sahara desert to raise money for The Anthony Nolan Trust. The Marathon de Sables takes place in Morocco next April and
on cyclist A MOTORIST who launched a "cowardly and vicious" road rage attack on a cyclist in Latchford has been convicted by a Warrington Crown Court jury. Furious Kenneth Stockton, aged 46, began by remonstrating with Paul Kavanagh and fellow rider Alan
AMBITIOUS plans to enable Warrington Town FC climb the non-league ladder - both on and off the pitch - have been given a near £100,000 boost. Cantilever Park was buzzing this week with the news that the club had been given a £98,820 filip from the FA's
A MEMORIAL to victims of conflict - for an area once responsible for aiding Britain's Second World War effort - will be unveiled this Saturday. More than a million mines and 500,000 bombs were manufactured at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Risley during
SO much for the Angel of the North - it doesn't even get close to our Encounter! Dwarfing the Gateshead landmark by more than 25 feet, and the tallest public artwork unveiled since Nelson's Column, the long-awaited Encounter has landed in Birchwood. And
THE leader of Warrington Borough Council has been called to appear at the next meeting of the council's scrutiny committee to explain why executive members have requested to see important papers. Clr Mike Hughes was asked to attend after councillors expressed
A DISTINGUISHED former soldier with a long military career, who was terminally ill with cancer, died after suffering a morphine overdose, an inquest heard. The hearing at Warrington Coroner's Court on Thursday last week was told that 61-year-old James
AN Appleton man who contracted Legionnaires' disease while on a dream holiday to the Caribbean says that the illness has turned his life upside down. As reported in last week's Guardian, Peter Ashley, of Dorney Close, has won a five-year battle to get
A CONTROVERSIAL former ambulance boss from Appleton Thorn has remained tight-lipped over details of his severance deal. David Todhunter, ofAshberry Drive, was heavily criticised for his part in the 1999 death of a Warrington mother-of-three when her treatment
TWO Warrington men have been arrested following a gang assault in one of the town's nightclubs that left a teenager with part of his ear bitten off. John Neary, aged 18, from Runcorn, suffered the serious injury at Mr Smith's nightclub on October 11,
MEDICAL secretaries joined together at Warrington Hospital on Monday to consider future strike action. Around 50 members of staff met to discuss the fight for their jobs to be raised to a higher grading, which in turn would mean a higher salary. Bob Bate
A 63-YEAR-OLD grandfather from Latchford died of a heart attack after overdosing on the dance drug ecstasy - combining it with a lethal cocktail of alcohol and other class A drugs. Eric Whittle died in hospital three days after he was discovered, unconscious
PUPILS at Woolston High School awaiting the results of remarked A-Level papers have learned there has been no change to their grades. Youngsters taking the two subjects marked by the Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations Board, were awaiting the results
POLICE have arrested three Warrington people following a series of high profile raids to clamp down on child pornography. Detectives made 17 arrests on October 8, at 19 different addresses across Cheshire, in connection with allegations of making and
A TINY baby from Winwick has become a film star at two weeks old! Amber White, from Winwick Park, will be making her debut screen appearance in Entering Blue Zone, a story based on screenwriter Rosemary Kay's experiences with her child's premature birth
THE task of completing Warrington's electoral register will intensify over the next few weeks when the council makes personal visits to those who have not yet responded. Although 65 per cent of properties have already responded to the initial canvass,
WARRINGTON postmasters could lose more than half their current income when changes to the way benefits are handed out are introduced early next year. Terrence Pigott, sub-postmaster at Wargrave Post Office in Newton, and secretary of the Warrington branch
Mossbank Bulldogs u11 20 Newton Storm u11 34 A COMPLETE all round team performance by Storm was topped off by a magnificent four-try haul by Owen Clarke. The foundations were laid from the first play-the-ball with a barnstorming drive from Billy Marlow
BRYN Labour and Newton Social A continue to lead the way at the top of the Earlestown Snooker League. They recorded impressive 5-1 victories over Haydock Catholic A and Stubshaw Cross Labour respectively. Bryn's winners were Tony Dean, Lee Cunliffe, Steve
DAVE Noble came up trumps in Newton Anglers' Association's Disabled and Over Sixties Sweepstake which was held on the upper pound of the Sankey St. Helens Canal this week. Fishing off peg 91 in the 31-strong event, he reeled in a winning all roach catch
Vulcan Newton FC 2 Grappenhall 1 VULCAN Newton manager Paul Tolan was not satisfied despite his side winning in Saturday's Warrington Soccer League programme. The team led 2-0 at the break but failed to keep up the intensity. Tolan said: "The first half
Results. Section A: Sundowner 1 Wid Rec A 4; RO Bells 2 Millfield 3; USC 4 Majors A 1; Mill Brow SC B 5 Cricketers 0; HGSC B 2 Horse and Jockey 3; Appleton Arms 3 Grapes 2; Black Horse 2 Village SC A 3. Section B: St Bedes A 1 Simms Cross A 4; Horse and
Counties Open Age Results for October 12. Tetley's Lancashire Cup, semi-final: Bold Miners 12 Simms Cross 10; Widnes Albion 11 Ince Rose Bridge 10. Premier division: Farnworth 10 Pilkingtons 10. Division four: Rochdale Mayfield 11 Widnes Tigers 26; Crosfields
THE Cain/Durbin charity shield will be the first competition of the year and members should remember to pay the £10 fee at the next meeting on Monday, November 4, 8pm, at the Simms Cross Pub. This meeting is in place of the usual date of Tuesday, November
EAGLES keep top spot in group one, winning both their games 2-0 against Magpies and 6-1 against Kestrels. The shock result of the day was Owls winning both games 2-0 against Kestrels with Luke Purcell scoring their goals and 1-0 against Gulls, Josh Cosgrove
THE fixture secretary bit off more than the Vets could chew this week as the visitors, bristling with Cheshire Colts players had youth and fitness to spare. Understandably, the real collapse came in the second half but Widnes fought gamely early on and
Wirral RUFC 7 Widnes RUFC 13 A DOUBLE celebration was in order for Widnes at the Memorial Ground as they kept their unbeaten league run going and welcomed back Stuart Hussey after serious injury. Hussey replaced Paul Newall early in the second half after
Widnes St Maries 18 Castleford Panthers 8 THE Saints marched on to joint second place in the National Conference League with an impressive performance to register their opponents biggest defeat to date. The league high-fliers have so far been averaging
IT'S not only adults that can break world records, as Kathryn Matthews recently proved. The hungry 12-year-old has set a new world record - by eating 108 Smarties in three minutes. Even more amazingly, Kathryn had to eat each chocolate sweet using a pair
It's all over bar the shouting. And there's been a lot of shouting. I really wonder if so many people, particularly outside the teams, would be calling for changes and slagging the sport if anyone other than Michael Schumacher had dominated the last three
A TEENAGER faces two years of operations after having part of his ear bitten off in a vicious, unprovoked attack. John Neary was bundled out of a fire exit on Saturday in Mr Smith's nightclub, Warrington, and set on by a group of men. The 18-year-old
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build an office block at Fairbrothers Farm have been delayed after die-hard objectors took the bull by the horns and commissioned their own report on the site. At a planning committee meeting held on Tuesday night, councillors voted
IN the premier division, Halewood Labour continue to dominate with a 4-1 win over YKK with Lamb (2), Murray and Muldoon scoring their goals. In the only other premiership game played, Columbas Old Boys defeated Waterloo 5-3. In the first division, Walsh
THE end could be in sight for frustrated residents of Southworth Road after news that parking restrictions are likely and a long-awaited station car park may finally be in the pipeline. As the Guardian recently reported, parking restrictions on the congested
Fixtures for October 19. Premier division: Fearnhead Albion v Halebank; Moore Utd v Moorfield; St Michaels DH v Eagle Sports. Division one: Penketh Utd v Halton Borough; St Albans BQ v AFC Halfway. Division two: Leigh Athletic Sports v Village Social;
A NEWTON chemist is offering a reward for information after it was broken into last week. Crompton and Gilmore, on Market Street, was broken into some time between closing on Thursday and opening on Friday morning, and the computer system was taken. If
A LECTURE on 'The home of the mammoth onion - vegetables for every taste' will be held on Thursday, October 24 at the Kirkfield Hotel, Church Street, Newton. The event is free and open to non-members of the Newton Gardeners' Association. The talk covers
THE body of a man found in Burtonwood last week has been identified as Stanley Robinson. The man, from Wargrave Road, Newton, died when walking his dog along a dirt track near Alder Lane, on October 7, and a post mortem examination showed he had suffered
EX-pats congregated at a Newton pub last week to reunite former miners of Bold Colliery. David Adams, from Newton, has lived in South Carolina for the past 26 years and together with Michael McLoughlin, arranged a reunion of old workmates. David was accompanied
HOUSEHOLDERS in Newton and Haydock are being warned to be on their guard following a number of incidents involving hook and cane burglaries in St Helens. Hook and cane burglaries involve offenders fishing through letter boxes with sticks or other implements
COLLEGE fixtures forced Widnes into several changes for this annual fixture and highlighted the advantage of having a large squad as it could be a fairly regular situation this season. All of the Widnes forwards deserve a mention particularly Lyon and
THUNDER were first to score after a good spell of pressure put them close to the line and Johan Curzon forced his way over. This was a wake-up call for the home team who came close a number of times before they scored a converted try to edge them in front
THE first home game of the season allowed the Bulldogs to give debuts to Williams, Povey, Birchall and Grimes who all battled heroically in a very hard fought contest. The Dragons scored first with a controversial tap penalty to lead 7-0 at the break.
The Ragpicker's Dream AS if Dire Straits never happened! Mercifully adrift from all too comfortable heart of that particular outfit, Mark Knopfler returns to his Geordie roots with a flourish. In artistic, if not commercial terms, this is a joy to witness
THE Wids won comfortably without getting into top gear as a wet ball made handling difficult. Schofield finished the first score from 30 metres before good second phase ball allowed hooker Roberts to barge over. Another powerful burst saw Schofield take
WIDS played host to Wrexham on Sunday who brought 22 players so, to give the whole squad a game, the teams played two games. The first game was controlled from the outset by the Wids, with some smooth passing and intelligent backing up by all. Widnes
Cert: 15 DOES a mother's love for her children have no bounds? This facet of human psychology is examined to the full as twist by twist falls upon taunted Margaret Hall, played by Tilda Swinton, in a 96-minute thriller that is The Deep End. A slow start
WIDS continued their winning start to the season with a resounding victory in Manchester. The tight forwards, Scott Egerton, Jason Skarratts, Liam Morton, Sean Dalby, Tom Griffiths and Tom Farmer who provided a continuous supply of position laid the foundations
Cert: 15 MESSING about with a ouija board has never struck me as being a particularly sensible way to spend an evening. So it's difficult to feel any sympathy for the group of rather dim friends in this British horror flick when their impromptu sance
Cert: 18 WESLEY Snipe's Blade is as far removed from the traditional creepy Nosferatu vampire as is humanly, or not so humanly, possible. Not only has the half vampire/half human turned his back on his addiction to blood, but the leather-clad hero is
Pictured: The boys at Great Lakes FC who play their football on Prescot Playing Fields, Widnes, in the *Runcorn and District League*.
ALFRED Hitchcock once said that good practice is to have the bomb ticking but never go off. He was, of course, talking about the art of suspense. It was his belief that once the audience knew the true shape of the danger, the horror was immediately cut
ON Saturday, October 12 my wife and I attended a concert at the United Reformed Church given by the St Helens Youth Brass Band, conducted by Lynda Nicholson. I feel I must write to congratulate Lynda and the Youth Band for giving us such a wonderful evening
I AM 72 years of age and have been a Labour supporter all my voting life, but while they still have Blair as their leader I will never vote Labour again until he is removed. The fact he pays so much attention to anything George Bush says and does in his
parking DISABLED parking spaces are to be created on Bernard Avenue, Taylor Street and Wellfield Street, in Appleton. The Town Hall decided to make the traffic order following repeated calls from the public to provide exclusive places for people who are
DARESBURY was alive with the sound of music last week when a junior chorister was acclaimed for his high level of commitment to the community. Daniel Fawcett, aged 10, was nominated best chorister of 2002 and was awarded the coveted Fred Lawrinson shield
THE new Alice entered her very own Wonderland last week when the harvest festival nominations were made at Daresbury church. Clair Sinker and Zoe Isherwood, aged 10, were appointed for yearly duties and took over from Michaela Kay, who has enjoyed a hectic
MANY thanks for your story and picture of me and my two sons on our recent visit to England. Sorry the Wolves did not win on the day, but I am sure they will come good again, as long as the fans keep faith. Come on players, do not let the fans down. Arthur
Several years ago there was an accident on the Thelwall viaduct where a passenger in a vehicle was catapulted through the windscreen, over the parapet, and landed in a ditch. When asked how he survived he said he used his raincoat to attempt to fly. Can
WE are always hearing about the latest developer's plans for more shops and nightclubs, but are there no plans for a new swimming pool complex, or as mentioned by a previous correspondent, a town centre cinema? I regularly travel with my family to Stockport
A LOCAL theatre director is looking for help in producing a musical comedy about life on Burtonwood Airbase. George Greenhall, of GLR Productions, would like to hear from people who used to live or work on the airbase. The play will be staged in September
Alcan recycling, Thelwall Lane has just had a planning application passed to build a new plant for recycling aluminium at the back of its existing plant, costing £5 million, but it has now changed its mind and decided it will reopen the ALCOA factory,
TWO extra routes have been added to the town's mobile library service due to high demand and extra requests. Among 10 new locations, the library will now also stop at Laira Court, Laira Street, off Orford Lane, every Tuesday, from 3.30pm until 3.50pm,
RESIDENTS in Winwick have been celebrating after receiving two prizes in this year's Cheshire Best Kept Village competition. Winwick Parish Council collected the Most Improved Community Award and Warrington Countryside Environment Award - and £350 in
I read with interest and surprise the article on the police crackdown on speeding motorists on the A57, A56, A49 and A574. I use the A574 and regularly see police with speed cameras on this road. However, it is always only on a Sunday and they are always
I AM writing to comment on the chronic state of our roads and motorway systems around the town. As of Monday, September 23, Whittle Avenue was shut from Sankey Way heading towards Westbrook, causing congestion in the areas of Twenty Acre Road and Hood
THREE women have taken hold of the planning reins at Chapelford Urban Village - and they have been given the difficult task of ensuring that the £90 million project is completed on time. Caroline Pelham-Lane, overall project manager; Siobhan O'Mahoney
METHODS of corporal punishment made a brief return to the curriculum at St Bridget's RC Primary School last week, when year five pupils took a step back in time for a history lesson with a difference. As part of their studies, the class borrowed Victorian
IT'LL be all change at Cinnamon Brow Primary School when a little bit of ground force gets under way to overhaul the school's playing field. With the aid of lottery funding, the school plans to develop school land and an adjacent pond area to create a
AFTER years of waiting, residents of Woolston have finally done the double - securing a police sergeant and station in just a matter of weeks. Last week the Guardian told how residents clamoured to attend a public meeting with police representatives and
QUALITY employees are in short supply, according to small firms in the north west. Owners of businesses say they are struggling to find the right staff and more than 75 per cent of the 18,500 bosses quizzed by the federation of small businesses (FSB)
FITNESS has become more popular over the past decade as many of us dream of getting into shape. For some this dream is out of our grasp. This is not, in most cases, due to the fact that we are physically unable. I believe everyone has the potential to
HOW much do you know about epilepsy? I didn't know much about it either, which is disturbing considering one of my friends suffers with the illness. To find out more I asked Emma Dowling what it is like to have epilepsy. Here is what she had to say: "
A FUNDRAISER for Warrington Parish Church takes place at St Elphin's Primary School, in Fairfield Street, next week. Mayor of Warrington Clr George Warburton will open the church's sale of work at the school, on Thursday at 2pm. Church members have organised
HEARTBROKEN youngsters have condemned thieves who have taken games belonging to an after school club. With the dark nights drawing in, members of the link club at St Alban's RC Primary School were looking forward to playing on their video machines with
Celebrating this week are; October 17 Dean Irwin Niamh Matthews Megan Daniels October 18 Keiran McElroy Michael Phillip Woods Ryan Retford October 19 Ryan Pilling William O'Malley October 20 Amy Bibby Kane William Partington Daniel Harrison Millie Ashcroft
Angling Woolston Royal British Legion's angling section's results from Partridge Fishery for the Fur and Feather Shield: 1, G. Burgess, 4lbs 2ozs 4dms; 2, R. Ryan, 2-11-4; 3, P. Norris, 1-15-4. Angler of the year points after 13 matches: C. Hall, 233pts
AN adventurous Great Sankey man got on his bike and cycled the width of the country to help raise £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Relief. Nick Gregg, of Thornton Road, along with his brother John Gregg and friend John Winder, embarked on a gruelling 140-mile
GREAT Sankey residents wishing to raise any issues about the area can contact the parish council by writing to Whittle Hall Community Centre, Lonsdale Close, Whittle Hall, Warrington, WA5 3UA, or by calling 712279.
PREPARATIONS for Penketh Methodist Church's Festival of Lights are well under way. The Mayor and Mayoress, Clr George and Olive Warburton, will be attending the Christmassy event on Saturday, November 9, at The Oaks, in Stocks Lane. Seven Christmas trees
A GREAT Sankey club is celebrating the reopening of its bar after a six-week revamp program. Members of Eagle Sports Club, in Thornton Road, have been enjoying the new improved bar and lounge facilities. Sheila Clutterbuck, at the club, said: "Everything's
A PENKETH family will be featuring on TV screens across the country next week when they pop up on popular quiz show Family Fortunes. The Haggetts travelled to the ITV studios in Nottingham in August to be filmed pitting their skills against the Honap
CHILDREN and parents alike are guaranteed to be frightened out of their skins later this month at a special Hallowe'en event. Hallowe'en Half Term Haunting at the Old Hall is making its annual appearance at Tatton Park and all are invited to attend and
YOU have got to pick a pocket or two, apparently, and after watching Oliver at Knutsford's Little Theatre everyone will certainly know how to do that. The Charles Dickens classic has been seen as a musical in theatres across the country and now it is
Police are advising people to avoid the area and to find alternative routes.
LYMM Angling Club members and other Lymm Dam users need to be aware of a situation that is extremely dangerous. Club bailiffs have discovered trip lines across the access to some of the water's fishing points. They have been manufactured from multi-stranded
SNOOKERS A stormed back to the top of Warrington Snookers Centre Snookers League Division One with a thumping 6-1 victory over Winwick Social. They replaced Monk A, who dropped back to second spot after losing their unbeaten record at Culcheth Legion.
Lymm RFC 31 Wilmslow RUFC 18 LYMM recorded their first Rugby Football Union South Lancashire/Cheshire One win of the season with a fine display against Wilmslow. Centre Richard King made a welcome return to first team action for Lymm following a career
Sheffield 28 Bank Quay Broncos 12 BANK Quay women's' Rugby League side put in a gutsy performance against Sheffield. They only had 10 players but they were level pegging at 12-12 until the last 10 minutes when Sheffield ran in three quick tries. Try scorers
A CHARITY tournament staged by Rixton-with-Glazebrook Bowling Club has raised £586 for Warrington Society for Deaf People. Supported by the Rotary Club of Irlam, the event saw Glen and Dave Haines, from Croft, beat Albert Phoenix and Ian Wright in the
Hunslet Warriors 46 Crosfields 0 HUNSLET gained revenge on a Crosfields side that pipped them to the National Conference League Division Two title last season. What a difference a few months have made. Crosfields' side is barely recognisable from the
Daten 5 Neston 0 DATEN women's hockey side continued their good form with a five-star performance against Neston in Cheshire League Division Four on Saturday. It was pretty much one-way traffic throughout the match with Neston offering very little in
POOR finishing proved to be Red Lion's Achilles heel in their Grappenhall Darts League clash with ESM B. The star of the show in the B team's 5-4 victory was M. Ashton, 24 darts. A. Williams, 22 and K. Rudd, 24, recorded wins for Lion. ESM A overcame
PAUL Clarke entered his first darts competition and finished as runner-up. The Marquis B thrower was beaten by the experienced Bryan Hartley, of New Alliance, in the Warrington Summer Darts League Individual Merit that was staged at the Railway. Hartley
Steinway GIFTED pianist Jonathan Scott will be playing Halton's beautiful Steinway grand concert piano at 7.30pm on Friday, October 18. He will be performing a selection of well known pieces at the Queens Hall. Prestigious Jonathan has won many prestigious
Miss Karen Lesley Shaw, daughter of Mr Frank Shaw and Mrs Jean Shaw, died on September 16 after a short illness. She was 35. Miss Shaw, of St Elphin's Close, Howley, formerly of Greenwood Crescent, was born and raised in the Warrington locality. She attended
Tricorn 4 Helsby 2 A GREAT crowd turned out to cheer on the Tricorn to a much-deserved 4-2 win over Helsby in their Runcorn Cup quarter-final. Tricorn's top marksman Mark Connor opened the scoring with a well-taken goal in the opening 20 minutes. The
Runcorn League Results for October 7. Kevin Holt Memorial Cup, first round: Trannie 3 The B's 1; WPSC A 3 Angels Delight 1; Crofters 3 Dockside 0; Waterloo Wanderers 2 RNA Club 3; War Memorial B 0 Barge 3; Union Tavern 1 The Cherries 3; Halfway Gents
Mrs Annie Hampson, wife of the late Mr Joseph William Hampson, died on September 18, aged 83. Mrs Hampson, of Church House, Riverbank Nursing Home, formerly of Cotswold Road, Orford, was born in Warrington and had lived in the Orford locality for the
Barrow 3 Runcorn FC Halton 0 THE Linnets' travel sickness continued against a strong Barrow side last week when they slipped to their fourth away defeat of the season. Liam Watson's team made a promising start to the match at Holker Street and could have
Mrs Joan Gould, wife of Mr John Gould, died of cancer on August 31, aged 55. Mrs Gould, of Kenilworth Road, Flixton, was born in Warrington and lived in the Grappenhall and Woolston areas. She was employed as a tracer in various drawing offices, and had
Mrs Eileen Wood, wife of the late Mr Christopher Wood, died of cancer on September 7. She was 52. Mrs Wood, of Stanstead Avenue, Penketh, was born in Farnworth, Bolton, and lived in Warrington for the last 24 years. She was last employed as a classroom
OUGHTRINGTON Lane and Oughtrington Crescent will be closed this Sunday, October 20, to allow roadworks to be carried out. The work, expected to last for just one day, will necessitate an alternative route via Oughtrington Lane, Higher Lane, Church Road
COUNCILLORS in Lymm have welcomed news that the village's recycling bins will be collected more often - but they say that it's still not enough. The borough council has confirmed that the recycling units on Davies Way car park will now be collected and
A CAR boot sale in aid of Thelwall Beaver Scouts has raised a whopping £920. The money was collected from the sale held last month and will go towards the refurbishment of the kitchen at Thelwall Scout hut. The Beavers are still looking for donations
AMBITIOUS plans to modernise St Mary's Church in Lymm have been unveiled this week, and the appeal for funds is now under way. The works, expected to cost in the region of £400,000 to £450,000, will constitute a major re-ordering of many of the facilities
Crosfields 1 Knutsford 1 CROSFIELDS put in a vastly improved performance to pick up a point in Mid-Cheshire Soccer League Division One. They completely dominated the first half. The visitors hardly got out of their own half but Crosfields failed to score
SPA Brook pulled off the shock Warrington Sunday Soccer League Denis Scholes Trophy result of the week by defeating premiership outfit North Cheshire Celtic 4-2. The third division side's goals were scored by Andy Dodd, Chris Jupp and Craig Marshall,
Warrington RUFC 18 Southport RUFC 21 SOUTHPORT were handed two points on a plate as Warrington once again let a comfortable lead slip away in a poor second half performance. Warrington started well with Nick Williams, playing at full back, kicking two
SEVEN young Birchwood Golf Club aces won the most prestigious junior north west tournament of the year on Sunday. They defeated the cream of Bolton and Lostock Golf Club's young crop of players in a riveting match play final of the Williams BMW Junior
A PLAYER who slams in five goals can expect to be on the winning team. That was not the case for Moore United striker Adam Dakin. His five-star display for his club's reserve team was overshadowed by Rainhill Town Reserves bagging a dozen goals when the
Warrington Town 4 Mossley 2 WARRINGTON Town fans went through a rollercoaster of emotions at Cantilever Park on Saturday. But unlike the majority of the North West Counties Soccer League Division One games they have seen this season, the match had a happy
PARR outfit, Shoe FC leapfrogged Penlake to go top of the Star Premier Division after demolishing Sidac Social 6-0, goals coming via Paul Rigby (2), C Chisnall, John Grady, Stephen K Pinder and Stevie Kenny, Penlake's away game at D J Motors did not take
Mrs Margaret Hough died on August 16. She was 68. Mrs Hough, of Winwick Road, Orford, was born in Warrington and had lived in the Orford locality most of her life. After leaving school she gained employment at J Crosfield & Sons, and in her later
By CHRIS JOYNT YOU could tell from the first whistle on Friday that we meant business. That showed in the intensity and the way in which we got the small things right like our kick and chase. Ultimately we played the conditions right and that got us through
Saints 24 Wigan 8 REVENGE was sweet for the home fans packed into the sell-out 15,100 crowd at Knowsley Road as Saints powered past a jaded Wigan side to book their place at Old Trafford. Having lost the last three encounters against the Warriors, Saints
Miss May Ravenscroft, daughter of the late Richard and Frances Ravenscroft, died on September 12, aged 94. Miss Ravenscroft was born and lived all her life on Dones Green Farm, Whitley. A service was held on September 20 at St Luke's Church, Lower Whitley
RUNCORN security printing specialists have landed a major contract with the health cash plan provider Hospital Savings Association (HAS). Tall Security Print of Pembroke Court, Manor Park will produce a range or numbered and encoded security printing
CLASSIC farce Run For Your Wife is beginning a three night run at Burtonwood Catholic Club this week. Starring Steve Zocek as John Smith, Brian Maffitt, as lodger, Stanley Gardener, and Sue Frodsham, as Barbara Smith, the Burtonwood Amateur Dramatic Society
the 70s Go back in time with the most exciting 70s show to hit Warrington this season! Mamma Mia is a show hooked on the70's and has several high energy dance routines and some of the most memorable songs of the 70s. Music from artists like The Jackson
RESIDENTS in Stockton Heath were this week celebrating the decision to approve plans for a new £300,000 community hall in the village. The parochial council agreed to demolish the existing St Thomas' church hall and replace it with a modern building -
BIDDULPH Victoria suffered a backlash at resurgent Barwell who romped home to a 4-1 victory, last Saturday. Despite the home side's lowly league position, they hold an unbeaten home record and Terry Greer's men found out why in convincing fashion. Barwell
CONGLETON RUFC's misery continued with a 45-7 kicking at league leaders Ruskin Park. On current form it was difficult to see an upset occurring in St Helens but the injury-hit visitors could have taken a shock lead, earning 3 penalty kicks in the opening
CONGELTON Town's slide continued as they suffered a last gasp 1-0 defeat at mid-table Curzon Ashton, last Saturday. It was a cruel blow with just over two minutes left on the clock but it was another below par performance from the Bears that's set alarm
A SCHOOL has proved it certainly means business as it moves into a new industry-friendly era. Supporters of Birchwood High's bid to become Warrington's first business and technology college were on hand to see Warrington North MP Helen Jones at an official
The wedding has taken place at Costa Dorada, Dominican Republic, of 34-year-old Mr Paul Henry Ratcliffe, eldest son of Thomas Henry and the late Gwyneth Kathleen Ratcliffe, of Stonecrop Close, Locking Stumps, and 37-year-old Miss Janine Ducker, youngest
The wedding has taken place at St Andrew's Church, Orford, of 23-year-old Mr Philip Antony Woodward, son of David and Lesley Woodward, of Vulcan Close, Padgate, and 22-year-old Miss Angela Kershaw, of Statham Avenue, Orford, daughter of Peter and Jeannette
Saints 24 Wigan 8 REVENGE was sweet for the home fans packed into the sell-out 15,100 crowd at Knowsley Road on Friday as Saints powered past a jaded Wigan side to book their place at Old Trafford. Having lost the last three encounters against the Warriors
Live at St Wilfrid's! at Grappenhall presents The Ovid Ensemble later this month. TheOvid Ensemble was formed in 1995 by drawing together outstanding musicians from all over the country. The versatile combination of instruments enables this now well established
ACTORS from the Royal Shakespeare Company are set to raise the roof in Warrington again when an international tour reaches the town. The famed RSC is heading to Birchwood Leisure Centre next February as part of a theatrical crusade to bring the Bard's
SAINTS' players know it is time to make amends for letting their fans down in the Challenge Cup final earlier this year. They can do so by winning the Tetley's Super League crown for the fourth time in the seven years of its existence in the 2002 showdown
HUNDREDS flocked to the town's historic Legh Street baths to celebrate the reopening of the venue's family pool. Last May the pool, and the neighbouring general pool, were forced to close for urgent roof repairs. But with the family pool now reopened,
A LATCHFORD church is celebrating 100 years of history with a series of special events throughout next week. Our Lady's of the Assumption Church, in St Mary's Street, is marking a century of worship at its current building with a mass on Wednesday. And
A VILLAGER who saw suspected joyriders demolish the front of his 300-year-old cottage is calling for road safety measures on a country lane. Paul Francis cheated death when a stolen Mitsubishi Galant smashed into his home, at the corner of Mill House
A LIT firework was thrown into a vet's surgery in Appleton during the early hours of Tuesday morning. The alarm was activated just after 1am on October 15, when a firework was inserted into an air vent at the side of the building, on Dudlows Green Road
TRADING standards officers in Warrington have issued a warning for people to be on their guard following reports of a 'cowboy' damp course company, which may be operating in the area at the moment. The company usually 'cold calls' homeowners, offering
ARTY pupils at Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School have marked the school's new Church of England status by creating a giant angel. The huge willow sculpture is the centrepiece for the school's celebrations and has been created by year 10 pupils with the
FIRE crews were called to a kitchen blaze in the home of an elderly Culcheth woman on Monday night. The incident happened at the property in Sutton Avenue just before midnight, when a dishwasher set alight. Firefighters from Birchwood entered with breathing
ISSUES of privacy at Warrington Hospital's sexual health clinic need to be addressed, an NHS watchdog report has revealed. The Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) has raised concerns about the location of the Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinic,
NEW blueprints are currently being studied which should cut the cost of the proposed Bridge Foot bypass. Previous plans for the relief road scheme have included costly road bridges over Arpley railway sidings, linking Wilson Patten Street through Centre
A SHARED passion for dancing led to 50 years of happy marriage for Orford couple Alfred and Mavis Burgess, who celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Friday last week. Alfred, aged 74, and Mavis, aged 71, met at a dance at Warrington baths in
HUNDREDS of Warringtonians didn't disappoint when it come to sinking a skinful in the name of charity. The town's ever-popular Oktoberfest made a welcome return to the Parr Hall at the weekend, with Rotary Club organisers aiming to raise £10,000 for seven
A PRIMARY school that was placed on special measures four years ago has continued to improve, say education watchdogs. Ofsted officials have compiled an encouraging report on St Augustine's RC Primary, in Henshall Avenue, after an inspection last June
A WARRINGTON GP has slammed Conservative proposals to introduce fines for patients who miss GP appointments. At the party's conference in Bournemouth last week Dr Liam Fox MP, Shadow Health Secretary, said that he intended to bring in charges for patients
SUPPORT workers at Warrington Hospital are talking with health chiefs in a bid to get their overtime pay increased. More than 800 workers, including auxillary staff and domestics, used to get double time or time-and-a-half for working weekends, nights
AN inquest has been opened into the death of man found in Sankey Brook, on September 27. Police have identified the 31-year-old man as Paul Marley, but could not confirm his address, occupation or marital status. A post mortem examination proved inconclusive
POLICE are looking for a man who indecently assaulted an eight-year-old girl in Orford. A man, seemingly intoxicated with drink, approached the youngster on October 9, between 5pm and 5.30pm, when she was playing with her six-year-old friend, at the junction
A MAJOR influence on the future development of Warrington will protect green spaces, claim councillors. Controversial areas including Thelwall Heys and Peel Hall have been returned to the green belt, under amendments to the town's unitary development
A MASTERPLAN to inject £75 million into Time Square and Warrington Market is "dead in the water", say developers behind the scheme. Only a radical change of heart, it appears, will now save the proposals in the wake of rival plans for Golden Square getting
Whitchurch 2 NEWTON women's hockey side had to settle for a share of the spoils in a superb end-to-end game between two evenly matched teams. Whitchurch opened the scoring from a lucky shot at goal but Newton got back on level terms when Emma Chedotal
Whitchurch 0 Golborne 1 GOLBORNE maintained second spot in the Mid-Cheshire Soccer League with a hard earned victory at Whitchurch. The game was a scrappy affair and in truth neither side deserved the three points. But Golborne defended with a great spirit
A NEWTON girl is set to make her debut international overseas next week. Fifteen-year-old Kellie Leyland is in the Football Association's England Under 17s' girls squad which will be travelling to play France in Claire Sontaine, near Paris, on October
LAST season's Earlestown Darts League Division One champions Newton Social had the fright of their lives in their match against Sunbeam this week. They trailed 4-2 with only three legs left to play but they raised the standard of their play a few notches
TENACIOUS Griffin fought back from the brink of defeat to edge out Vulcan 3-2 in Earlestown Dominoes League Division One. Vulcan raced into a 2-0 lead thanks to good play by Dave Jourdan and Mick Martin plus John Parlett and Dave Halsall but table toppers
Results for October 10. Auto Quest 3 Ball 2; Birchfield SC 4 Moorfield SC 1; Simms Cross 3 Commercial 2; Our Lady's 4 Doctors 1; Brickwall 2 Cuerdley Cross 3; USC 4 Yew Tree 1; West Sutton 3 Great Lakes 2; Smithy Manor 3 Blundell 2. Fixtures for October
THE Albion A team made it two wins out of two on Saturday with a good win over local rivals Rylands. Most of the work was done in the first half with Stu Featherstone, Terry McCabe and the returning Andy Yates running well while Anthony Knight led the
Widnes Albion Bulls 11 Ince Rose Bridge 10 THE Albion achieved another glorious chapter in the short history of the club by achieving a place in the Lancashire Cup final - at the expense of the holders and National Cup runners-up. It was a game of two
VIKINGS' former scrumhalf Barry Eaton could join up with NFP challengers Batley Bulldogs for the 2003 season, it was suggested this week. The 29-year-old, who was among the five players released by Widnes coach Neil Kelly recently, could be seen as the
A RISING snooker star from Widnes will be looking to prove himself the surprise package when he squares up to some of the UK's top talent in two weeks time. Andrew Higginson is hoping to continue his rise up the ranks of world snooker by causing a splash
BIRTHDAY girl Megan Park was pretty in pink when she celebrated her special day with seven friends at McDonalds, Northwich. Megan (on the front right of the picture) wore a trendy pink and silver outfit for the party, which she won after joining Scoopy's
A WILD time is guaranteed when The Singing Kettle tootles into Parr Hall with Bonzo the Dog and five lively monkeys. There will be plenty of singing and fun to be had when The Singing Kettle holds a jungle party on October 25. The show starts at 2pm and
Films for kids showing this week at UCI Cinema, Westbrook, Warrington include: Lilo & Stitch (U) Spiderman (12A) Clockstoppers (PG) Scooby-Doo (PG) Stuart Little (U) PowerPuff Girls (PG) Spy Kids (U) Kids Club: Ice Age (U) Win tickets To be in with
Last night's dire 2-2 draw with Macedonia didn't influence this piece. Unfortunately in my eyes, it backed it up. I've always hated England bashing, you know those guys in the pub who say they can do no right. But I'm finding it harder and harder to refrain
IT seems an eternity since British fight fans have had a real meaningful world-class bout to get excited about. We've had Darky Smith climbing into the ring in the Ricky Hatton fiasco, Clinton Woods getting creamed by Roy Jones Jnr and Joe Calzaghe boring
POPSTARS heartbreak has turned into joy for Runcorn girl Nicola Roberts! She became a last-minute replacement in the Popstars: The Rivals house when another contestant bailed out. Nicola was whisked to London in a Mercedes on Monday morning for a TV show
AN estimated 47,000 women in the Warrington area are called for breast screening on a regular basis and the uptake is 77.3 per cent, which is above the national average. They are invited to attend at Warrington Hospital or one of two mobile screening
YSANNE Seddon and Judith Charlton were both devastated when they heard the diagnosis that they had breast cancer. But through their positive approach and determination, both women have not only been treated successfully, they have both embarked on new
PREPARE to be whipped up into a Rock and Roll frenzy as this hit show makes its mark at the Liverpool Empire, uniting the six legends of our time in Rock and Roll Heaven. Eddie Cochrane, Ricky Nelson, Del Shannon, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison
AN INTREPID schoolgirl has raised more than £500 by completing a challenging army zip drive. Zoe Burgess, nine, of Sandymoor, suffers from a rare condition, affecting one in 10,000 people. Fortunately, she was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis (MG), a
COME along to the launch of a healthy living initiative at Newton family and community centre on Tuesday, October 22, from 1pm until 3pm. The launch comes as the borough has just secured £2,500,000 funding for a package of projects aimed at improving
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in which a large quantity of cash was taken from a Post Office van on West End Road, Haydock. A Post Office employee was removing items from the back of his van at 10.25am on Friday, October 11, when
Results for October 12. Best Sports u8s: Brookvale Utd 8 Weston Point Rangers 0; Pex Hill 3 Wolves FC 2; Heath Park 6 Hale Jnr 0; Weston Point Wanderers 2 Ditton Youth 1; Great Lakes Athletic 1 Great Lakes Argyle 0. Gap Personnel League u9s: Hale Jnr
WILLOW Park is in urgent need of its very own pied piper after anxious residents and walkers reported several sightings of furry foragers. An increasing number of rats have been spotted in and around the park and, despite the council's environmental health
Results for October 12. Runcorn and District FA Saturday Cup (sponsored by Picow Electrical Engineering): Frodsham Utd 1 FC Trannie 3; Tricorn 4 Helsby 2; Spartak 0 General Chemicals 6; Runcorn Albion 2 Mond Rangers 1. October 13. Runcorn and District
They found clear evidence that 'inappropriate cases' had been treated there, causing 'a significant clinical risk'. Some patients had been seen sitting on the floor, space was so cramped, the NHS watchdog said. The inspectors, part of the Commission for
DUTY chemists for this Sunday, October 20, are Boots the Chemists,Market Street, Newton from 12-1pm and Taylor's Chemist, West End Road, Haydock, 10am-8pm.
Bon Jovi THE permed mullets have gone, there maybe much less denim, even the appearances in Ally McBeal have finished, but ageing rockers everywhere will be delighted at the return of Bon Jovi. Bounce brings the Bon Jovi sound bang up to date but without
NEWTON equestrian Amy Speed could be galloping all the way to the top this weekend after she qualified for the Birchenly Manor Festival Championships. Despite the fact that it's only 16-year-old Amy's second season showing, she came top of the class in
COUNCIL scrooges have put a dampener on seasonal celebrations in Newton after they refused to shell out for Christmas lights in Market Street. But Santa Claus will still be coming to town after Newton's very own Mother Christmas stepped in to save the
Sandbach Ramblers u12s 0 Halton Girls u12s 14 BOTH Faye Ward and Michelle Swindells carried on with their goal scoring exploits. Ward netted six and man of the match Swindells netted five. Rachel Crompton was instrumental in various fine-attacking moves
THE Wids showed great spirit as they competed all the way against a very strong Mold team. Mold scored first after they had socked up early Widnes pressure. Widnes hit straight back and after great forward play Justin Winstanley forced his way over, Ian
WIDNES powered their way to another emphatic victory over their rivals from North Wales despite the loss of several key players and the introduction of a further two new debutants. The much-improved visitors showed great determination and the game was
The Wolf Cert: 15 IT'S not often that yours truly sits down to watch a French film. Even less a French film with subtitles. But the idea of a kung fu werewolf western caught my interest, so I duly gave up more than two hours of my life to watch it. Luckily
IN a very intense affair, the Wigan team took the spoils and took an early 12-0 lead as the home side went to sleep. Once the Bears woke up they took a good grip on the game and pulled back to 12-10 through two tries for Faye Gaskin, both well created
FOOTBALL clubs from across Halton are set for new talks over the future development of the sport in the area, it was announced this week. It comes after the release of an independent report into the grass roots game by the Football Industry Group, based
TONY Hawks is a man who will do (almost) anything for a bet. He hitch-hiked round Ireland with a fridge (forfeit: to run naked up Balham high street). And he tracked down the entire Moldovan national football team - and whupped each one of them at tennis
Film: Red Dragon Cert: 15 By PETER MAGILL THE omens weren't good as I reluctantly ventured to UCI on Monday night to catch the latest chapter in Hannibal Lecter's grisly opus. Not more footage of Anthony Hopkins flouncing around Florence in a flailing
THE curtain came down on the legendary Liverpool club Cream last weekend as 3000 revellers crammed into the venue for the 10th anniversary bash. This was the super club's final hurrah before leaving its familiar premises for pastures new as management
MARTIAL arts students from Halton Tae kwon do club saw black last weekend when they aced a grading session in Scotland. The group received their 1st Dan black belts after five hours of gruelling tests and challenges, observed by some of the most respected
CREWE Police have released an e-fit likeness of the man who attempted to lure children into his car on four occasions after eliminating the man they arrested last Monday from their enquiries. The man was ruled out as a suspect and released without charge
TRAFFIC problems could soon be eased on Chester Road after the borough council supported a move to turn Summerville Gardens into a one-way road system. Stockton Heath councillors welcomed the Town Hall support in their bid to prevent vehicles from turning
A STOCKTON Heath councillor has urged the Town Hall to move quickly to help solve the village's ongoing traffic headache. Clr Celia Jordan welcomed news that Stockton Heath could be given priority over other districts of Warrington and underlined the
A MAN from Moore walked towards a good cause last week by taking part in the Pembrokeshire coast-to-coast trek. Haydn Elms, from Hollybank, who runs the Cheshire Amateur Rambling Club, clocked up 186 miles to raise nearly £1,000 for Ronald McDonald House
makeover could cost £40,000 PROPOSALS to improve the popular nature spot at Ackers Pit are being considered by Stockton Heath Parish Council - but £40,000 could be needed to finance it. Groundwork Mersey Valley has been looking into potential redevelopment
A COFFEE morning held at the home of Audrey Braithwaite, in Falcondale Road, Winwick, raised £700 for nurses and patients who rely upon the work of the Macmillan Cancer Relief Fund in Warrington.
STAFF at a Winwick delivery company have welcomed a new sales director to the management team. Stuart Godman, who has more than 15 years' experience in the industry, has taken up the position at Target Worldwide Express' head office.
I WAS wondering if you would like to alert people out and about around town during the weekends about a conman operating about the centre. I have seen him on five separate occasions on a Saturday night and have been approached by him on three occasions
BURTONWOOD and Westbrook Parish Council has decided to donate £500 to the Forshaw Fund - and councillors are asking Burtonwood Brewery to match the offer. The fund was set up by the Forshaw family when they owned the village's brewery and every year money
GET your glad rags on for a fundraising ball next Friday, October 25, at Alford Hall. The event will feature DJ Johnny Spangles, a well-stocked raffle and hot food. All proceeds will be donated to Bruche Junior Football Club. For more details call Doug
Being a father of two, who are both very young, I am naturally concerned about their future. One of my main fears is what they do to occupy themselves in their spare time, such as summer holidays and after school hours. I am 32 and when I was younger,
GIRLS across Warrington will be wising up to their career options at Padgate High School next week, with the help of a team of engineering experts. WISE, Women Into Science and Engineering, will join the school for a full week from October 28, offering
YOUNGSTERS from Burtonwood Primary School enjoyed a special harvest festival at St Michael and All Angels Church. The service was part of the church's week-long festival aimed at promoting activities in the community, and there were also displays and
ONE of Cheshire's oldest pubs has re-opened after an £80,000 facelift. The Cholmondeley Arms opened in Church Street, Frodsham, more than 110 years ago, and has since become a local landmark. Licensee Pamela Quinn, who has already seen trade increase
COMPETITIVE firms in the north west have pledged their support to trading with the continent at this year's European conference. North West Means Business was the title of a gathering in Brussels last week where around 150 delegates attended workshops
A TRADE mission to Hungary could open up exciting new opportunities for Halton firms. Companies eager to expand their exports are currently being invited to visit the rapidly-growing nation. A trip has already been organised by Business Link Cheshire
POWER giant British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL) is steaming ahead with an exciting new corporate centre in Daresbury Park. The high quality building will be sited at the main entrance and is set to open in March 2003. The 40,000 sq ft office is the largest pre-let
Having problems? Feeling Low? Speak to Connexions-the new support and guidance service based in Sankey Street and in most schools/colleges. Personal advisors offer non-judgemental advice. Or visit www.connexions-cw.co.uk
By JAMES GORDON MANCHESTER Storm ice hockey team has joined forces with the town's peace centre with the centre becoming the Storm's regional charity. This is a great opportunity for you to get into ice hockey with your local team. Throughout the season
ALTHOUGH death is a hard issue to deal with at any age, a child may often find the struggle even more unbearable, specially when faced with losing a parent. They may feel that they have no one to turn to, and those that they are surrounded by may simply
POPSTARS the rivals has been running for weeks and the final groups of 10 boys and 10 girls have been chosen, so we will have yet another manufactured band. Not too long ago I remember a group of two boys and three girls who were selected from millions
FOX hunting has existed as a highly debated topic for many years; an increasing number of individuals are against all blood sports, yet others argue it is their job and livelihood. Fox hunting is wrong. Imagine the scene; hundreds of blood-sucking hounds
DISCOVER some of the town centre's little known paths with the rangers from Black Bear Park. A five-mile circular walk will take place on Sunday, November 3, starting at 10.30am, and should last for three hours. Meet at the ranger cabin, opposite Loushers
The evening is for pupils who left the school between 1971 and 1974, and starts at 8pm. Admission is free and more information is available by calling Susan Fiddler on 489640 or Martin Egan on 482815.
A WARRINGTON vicar has got his hiking boots and maps at the ready as he prepares to travel to Peru on a charity expedition. The Rev Chris Goacher, of Cairo Street Chapel, will be marking his 50th birthday with the trip of a lifetime next year as he heads
IT was time to celebrate across the town last week, at news that Sure Start has finally arrived in north Warrington. Already a runway success in Westy, where Sure Start was launched just over a year ago, news that more families will now benefit from its
WARRINGTON Wolves prop forward Paul Wood has received a late 21st birthday present. The England A squad member, who turned 21 on Thursday, has signed an extension to the contract that was due to run out before the end of the year. He has settled for a
o WHITTLE Hall councillors Les Street and John Morris will be holding a surgery at Bewsey Barns Community Centre on Saturday, November 2, between 10.30am and 11.30am. o Penketh and Cuerdley councillor David Keane is holding a surgery at Penketh Library
A SCHOOL reunion will take place this weekend for pupils of Penketh High School who left in 1951. The event takes place at Crosfields Recreation Ground, opposite David Lloyd sports centre in Hood Lane, this Friday, starting at 7.30pm. For more information
PLANS have been submitted to the borough council that, if given the go ahead, will create more places at a Penketh nursery. Springwood Nursery, in Chapel Road, is hoping to change the use of the building's first floor from domestic accommodation to day
A GREAT Sankey cemetery is getting ready to stop burials - but people are being given a last chance to make their views known. The Home Office is intending to apply for an order to discontinue burials at St Mary's Church cemetery. Burials will still be
THE sudden change in weather conditions has led to catch returns taking a slight tumble this week but some Warrington Anglers' Association waters have continued to sparkle. Different species have been coming to the forefront with predatory pike and perch
PLANS are being drawn up by Croft Parish Council to brighten up the village by planting bulbs at Wigshaw Lane, Kenyon Lane, Millhouse Lane and the parish playing field at Smithy Brow.
RYLANDS Amateur Rugby League Club will still be celebrating - even if they have missed their centenary! For many years Rylands' open age section have produced a weekly newsletter or programme that has indicated that the club had been established since
MONTHS of hard work have paid off for eco-campaigners at a Croft school, with the completion of their own outdoor classroom. The thriving eco-group based at St Lewis' RC Primary will now use the cabin, in the grounds of the Mustard Lane school, as a base
A FRIENDLY new face has taken over as play leader at Culcheth Pre School. Erica Williams, from Glazebury, will be involving youngsters in all kinds of fun and games in the coming weeks and months. The organisation meets from 9am to 12.30pm each weekday
