MOBBERLEY 61 ALL OUT Over Peover 62 for 4 ON A glorious evening with the brass band playing in the background, Mobberley Juniors entertained Over Peover in the Jones Homes League. After losing Stennings and Berrisford-Ince early, the Moore brothers staged
CONGLETON 2nd X1 batsman Robert Hart hit 86 on Saturday in a superb display over three hours. Congleton opened with 211 for five declared at struggling Macclesfield after 48 overs, leaving 52 to bowl out the home side. Macclesfield put up stubborn resistance
ST HELENS Recs overcame a Haydock side containing former West Indies captain Jimmy Adams - but only after a nerve-wracking finale. Haydock elected to bat first but lost two quick wickets which brought together Adams and Pickervance. They took the score
Rainhill H/S Failaise 8/5/03 Lenton/Platt 1359.18 Molyneux/Heyes 1350.06 Cunningham Bros 1331.70 H. Stanley 1327.61 Lenton/Platt 1290.83 R. Weaterhouse/Son 1274.71 Thatto Heath H/S Falaise 8/5/03 Cunningham Bros 1344.98 M. R. A. D Lofts 1337.18 M. R.
ANN Davenport's labour of love will be centre stage next Saturday at an annual church celebration. The former traffic warden has created a replica of the coach and horses used for the Queen's Coronation in 1953 and last year's Golden Jubilee. The model
MOTHER-of-three Alice Potts is hoping to raise money for charity with her Christian-based poetry. Mrs Potts, who lives in Biddulph, has fought back against mental health problems over the last few months. She spent three months in hospital, but is on
QUEEN for the day Frances Howell will be decked out in her royal finery thanks to the generosity of Ron and Jean Sproson. The nine-year-old from Alsager is to open tomorrow's Alsager Carnival after being chosen as the carnival queen. Frances, a pupil
CONGLETON CC 1st XI raced to a convincing 7-wicket victory at Warrington, last Saturday. Looking to end a dismal losing streak of three in a row, the boys got the job done in fine fashion with a complete all-round display. Congleton bowled well, fielded
RESIDENTS fear a housing scheme for vulnerable young mothers could bring with it a range of problems including anti-social behaviour. The Beth Johnson Housing Association is seeking planning permission to create a 23-bed building on vacant land off Havannah
The Dandy Warhols Soundtracking a Vodaphone commercial might have revived the fleeting moment of glory for Middleton's 'Mock Turtles' but, for The Dandy Warhols, the exposure merely served to cloud their already fuzzy image. Nevertheless, in the wake
Playstation 2 A GREAT story with two playable characters - modern-day heroine Jen who has demonic powers and is a great fighter, and a three ft tall gargoyle Scree, who can climb stone walls and possess statues. They set off on an adventure to rescue
"ONE for all and all for one, Muskehounds are always ready...." The first nine episodes of this, the cream of children's TV, have finally been released on DVD, following young Dogtanian's adventures as he travels to Paris to become a Muskehounds. Anyone
IF you're easily offended and take the moral stance that all drugs are evil, then steer clear of this film. Former drugs baron Howard Marks' autobiography was a massive bestseller and this is a record of the sell-out tour of that book, Mr Nice. I have
AWARD-WINNING florist Neil Whitiker dazzled spectators with his fascinating designs. He staged a demonstration in the restaurant of Halton College. Neil, of Design Elements in Irlam, won the Teleflorist of the Year in 2000 and travels all over the world
OVER the past few months the British troops have been in all our thoughts so this year's Military Tattoo, which is being held at the Manchester Evening News Arena on Saturday June 28, has a special sense of pride and patriotism. This charitable event
A YOUNG ballet dancer's years of rehearsals and auditions may not have been a fairytale. But this month Kathryn Barnfield, 17, will get her happy ending when she performs in Sleeping Beauty for up to 4,500 people. This week her mum, Marie, said her part
a killing! Wakefield 32 Warrington 12 THE mere mention of the words 'Belle Vue' must fill Warrington Wolves coach Paul Cullen with dread and despair at the moment. For on the two occasions he has taken his troops to the home of the Wildcats they have
THERE may be several surprise faces in Warrington Wolves' ranks against Bradford on Sunday in response to Paul Cullen making a blunder. Wolves' coach took a calculated risk against Wakefield last week by fielding players who were far from fully fit. The
THE Chester to Manchester railway line, which links Northwich and Knutsford, is making its own journey of discovery as it begins rejuvenation. Nine partners have come together to form the Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership, which has appointed a
A NEW project starts this week in Northwich to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by the misuse of motor and quad bikes. Vale Royal's Community Safety Partnership is aiming to tackle the anti social, off-road use of the bikes at locations around the
THE spirit of a German maths professor is living on through his family in Northwich. The Guardian has received numerous phone calls from people whose memories were sparked after our story last week. The story appealed for information concerning the whereabouts
ARE we surprised to learn that Halton Council is considering an application to build a mobile phone mast next to the traffic lights at Hale Road and Liverpool Road? I don't think so. If they can get money from it they'll do it. We've hardly any green
FAME is fast arriving for Lucy Meggit from Northwich - a member of the Fast Food Rockers, the girl-boy-girl trio who are taking the pop world by storm. Their first single the catchy Fast Food Song is tipped for the top although it is not released until
Warrington 30 Saints 30 SAINTS had to settle for a draw in probably their last game at Wilderspool - but given the circumstances of the difficult past week it can possibly be classed as a point won rather than one dropped. Trailing 24-10 two minutes into
WHY is there nothing to do for older children in Runcorn at night time? My daughter is aged 15 and there is nothing for her to do except for going to the park or hanging around the streets. The police are always complaining about the gangs but if the
THE question of whether the war on Iraq was justified or even legally safe in light of the failure so far to find any weapons of mass destruction has left parties divided. Labour has been left bruised by former members who opposed the conflict and who
I AM writing in response to the Runcorn World's front page last week regarding the building of a new £25m business park near Daresbury laboratory after funding from the North West Development Agency. Do people think we are all stupid? The only reason
SAINTS this week moved to plug their front row weakness by signing up former Wakefield and Melbourne Storm prop Keith Mason on a three-and-a-half year contract. And Mason will have a real baptism of fire when he makes his debut in Friday night's derby
NEW criteria have been approved for setting speed limits on Cheshire roads. Cheshire County Council, as the Highway Authority, has put together a points system to judge the appropriateness of a speed limit on any given route. The County's newly established
the bright side... I NOTE that Clr Keith Musgrave is quoted in your report recently confirming that the Conservative Group on Vale Royal Borough Council has decided to form a joint association with the Liberal Democrats. He goes to say that over the coming
And also late night drinking caused a lot of problems for us on Chapel Street. A lot of damage was done last time there was late night drinking with windows being put through. One lady even had a brick land on her bed. BERYL and SYD MELLOR Ashwood Park
JOIN the Woolston Park rangers for a wildflower wander on Saturday, June 21, from 1.30pm until 3pm. On the longest day, spend the afternoon immersed in the vibrancy and folklore of our native wildflowers on a wander along the brook and through summer
FORMER William Beamont High School student Jamie Byrne, aged 23, of Orford Road, has qualified as an avionics technician in the RAF. After joining the RAF in January 2002, he has now taken up a post at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, working on the large
THE Friends of Woolston Park is a group of local people with a common interest. They meet once a month to discuss park issues and to plan practical tasks, which will keep Woolston Park looking good, well maintained and beneficial for wildlife. The friends
THIS year's Woolston and District Show will take place on Sunday, September 7, from 1pm until 4.30pm. Show classes are open to everyone and entries must be submitted between 8am and 11.30am. The show is organised through Woolston and District Horticultural
With no party having overall control, the Conservatives invited the Liberal Democrats to form a joint administration to run the council. Attempts to include the Labour group in the proposed administration, with offers of important positions on the executive
CHILDREN at Woolston Community Primary School are having a ball, thanks to the kindness of a departing pupil. Luke Roberts, aged 11, will leave the school in July to continue his academic career at high school, but before he goes, the thoughtful student
St Helens 34 Wigan 38 LOSING to Wigan has become something of a habit for Saints - with five out of the past six encounters going the Warriors' way - but Friday's defeat was definitely one that got away. Saints tossed away a 20 point lead to gift their
AUSTRALIAN centre Mark Gasnier is top of Saints coach Ian Millward's shopping list as a replacement for the long-serving Paul Newlove, who will be leaving at the end of the season. The 21-year-old St George three-quarter is one of three overseas players
WITH the arrival of a new parish council in Lostock has come a new debate on the closure of the A556 junction at Birches Lane. The long-running issue has left the two sides of Lostock divided, with some determined to keep the junction closed because of
RESIDENTS fighting an application to install three TETRA masts in Cuddington are elated after the landowner agreed to refuse permission for it to be installed. The landowner originally wanted to wait for a decision from the borough council on whether
Natalie confirms her top status WARRINGTON Dolphins Long Distance Swimming Club held their annual Budworth Mere Championships at the weekend with members producing some excellent swims. Natalie Jones demonstrated that she is one of the top junior open
Warrington Woolston Rovers 20 Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks 16 A WARRINGTON side including previously retired Woolston stars Liam Horrigan and Karl Taylor defeated Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks in a see-saw National League thriller at Wilderspool on Saturday
LYMM stood up well to the test of facing Meller Braggins Cheshire Cricket League Division One leaders Mere at home on Saturday. The hosts needed 10 runs to win off the remaining two balls but ended up drawing and achieving eight points. On the penultimate
GYCA'S Andy Carmen was in devastating form in the Grappenhall Darts League Individual Cup. He blasted his way to victory to make up for losing in the final of last season's competition. Steve Tatlock, of Golden Lion, provided the opposition in this week's
STEPHEN Yule returned from his half term holidays with a bang on Saturday winning all three of his games in the MD International Junior Bowls League to move into contention for a top four play-off place. League leader Oliver Ellison won one and lost one
A HANDICAP and a top card from B. Turner helped Newtown defeat Whitecross 218-213 in Warrington Public Parks' Bowls League's Guardian Challenge Cup. Turner triumphed 21-4. Good support came from T. Wrench, 21-12, while D. Newton, 21-6 and L. Wells, 21
GRANGE A moved into pole position in Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association Cheshire Funeral Service Friday League's Section A despite losing 222-201 at St. Oswalds A. The climb came about because of Alford A's hefty loss at King and Queen. Brendan
WARRINGTON Hockey Club have much to be positive about looking ahead to next season. Their Appleton-based chairman Chris Darling has accepted a post of director to the newly formed governing body of the sport, England Hockey. On the pitch, the hockey men
A TRIP to Holland beckons for multi-talented athlete Sarah Vandewalle after being selected to represent her country for the first time. The 15-year-old from Westbrook has been called up to compete for the Great Britain Youth squad in the Veluwecup international
ONLY two athletes represented Warrington Athletics Club's men's team in the second round of the North of England Track and Field League and they were making their debuts. They both made an impact on the Division Four West match at Lancaster but more athletes
WARRINGTON angler Stuart Conroy will be setting his sights on a third successive world championship medal after England selectors gave him the thumbs up for Slovakia. The 33-year-old has been selected in a squad of 11 for England's bid for glory in the
ENGLAND international Helen Dagnall broke a section of her pole, a landing net handle and smashed the championship record when she captured the individual title in the Embassy Women's National Angling Championship at Woodland View near Droitwich on Saturday
FLOWER power will be coming to Halton this month with craft and wildlife activities for youngsters. Halton Watch Group, which is affiliated to the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, meets once a month to carry out fun activities with wildlife and nature. The group
RESIDENTS in Palacefields can now check doorstep callers' identities without even opening the door, thanks to a revolutionary new security gadget. Under a new initiative from Halton Council and funding from the Guinness Trust, 101 homes in the area have
RECENTLY I had to make a journey to Orrell via Garswood, a journey I hadn't made for a number of months and there have been changes made on the road through Garswood. First was the new mini-roundabout - five out of 10 for St Helens Highways Department
WHY do Fire Safety Officers and Environmental Health Officers telephone firms to say they're visiting? If they did spot checks un-announced they'd actually see where people work. Things get moved and cleaned up before they arrive. Environmental Health
HALTON'S new £209m Mersey crossing will create thousands of new jobs, an exciting waterfront development and make house prices rocket. A design and route have been chosen - now all we need is your help! As a detailed dossier is finalised for the Government
DURING this special Volunteers Week, I am writing today to acknowledge the outstanding work the volunteer helpers at St Helens and Knowsley Dysphasia Support do each week. They freely give their time and commitment to helping people with a communication
I WISH to voice my concerns through your letters page regarding the proposed Burgy Bank development. Do you pass or use the East Lancashire Road Junction at Carr Mill or Green Leech? Do you travel past the Haresfinch roundabout? Do you believe that the
LIVERPOOL Cathedral hosts the annual exhibition demonstrating the arts and crafts on June 19-21. On display will be a range of arts and crafts, which have contributed to the building and maintenance such as stained glass work. Admission is free. It will
TOP Liverpool band Zombina & The Skeletons are set to headline this year's Rec'd All Day festival on Saturday, July 12 at the Widnes Recreation club, Liverpool Road. There will be a wide variety of musical performers and styles. Tickets are now available
TIP Top productions are getting to grips with one of Willy Russell's best-known plays at Chester Gateway on June 24-28. Educating Rita, set in a university in the North of England, sees disillusioned 50-something English tutor Frank introduced to his
RUNCORN'S oldest church building, Holy Trinity (alongside the Old Town swimming baths) will hold a family fun day on Saturday, June 14 from noon to 4pm on the church lawn. The event will celebrate the church's work in the community during then last 165
MEMBERS of the public are invited to attend the annual Service of Remembrance at Walton Lea Crematorium next month. The Rev Stephen Kingsnorth, along with Father Christopher Cunningham, The Rev Beth Glover and The Rev Elaine Hall, will lead the service
NEARLY 1,000 women laced up their running shoes in Warrington to raise thousands of pounds for Cancer Research UK on Sunday. The Race For Life took place at Birchwood Business Park, with women walking, jogging and running the five-kilometre course. Sharon
A LONG-serving member of Warrington Male Voice Choir is to be given a stirring send-off by his colleagues, following his death at the age of 76. Dozens of members of the award-winning choir are expected to attend Walton Lea Crematorium tomorrow, Friday
LEAD poisoning and dog attacks are just two of the problems threatening swans in Warrington. Cathy Clements, who runs the Swan Sanctuary in Callands, has spoken out about some of the issues facing the creatures, as the RSPCA campaigns to stop the growing
TALENTED young musicians are being urged to get involved in an event raising cash for a Warrington charity. PISCES (People in Search of a Cure for Evans Syndrome) holds a Teens Live Lounge at the White Hart and WA1 on a regular basis and is looking to
POLICE are appealing for help in locating a man who they think can help them find out more about the sudden death of a woman in April. The death is not being treated as suspicious, but police believe that the man could have an important part to play in
A NEW ambulance that will benefit patients with occupational therapy needs is coming to Warrington. The Citroen Dispatch vehicle, which will cost £27,000 a year to run, is arriving at Warrington Hospital tomorrow, Friday. It will be used to transport
A BIKESAFE scheme is being run by Cheshire Police to train proficient and qualified motorcyclists to learn more about safe riding. The course comprises three modules, the first and second being evening lectures, and the third being an assessed ride with
LYMM councillors are urging developers to re-examine plans to turn the Lymm Hotel site into a housing development with four-storey villas. Linden Homes is currently sounding out villagers over its plans for the site, but opponents of the scheme state
RECKLESS vandals are threatening the survival of a century-old rowing club and canoe club. Yobs have attacked kayakers with missiles as they rowed along the river and have stolen property in a spate of burglaries. A 66-year-old man, women and children
JUBILANT pupils and teachers at The Brow Community Primary School are celebrating a hat-trick - after receiving their third national award. The School Achievement Award, presented to schools with high standards of pupil attainment, is their latest accolade
TWO Warrington community groups have been awarded internet-ready PCs in BT's £1.2million community connections scheme. The initiative connects community groups to the Internet and encourages the use of technology to enhance local life. One of the groups
A FRUSTRATED resident in Orford has complained to Warrington Borough Council about the lack of residential parking on his street after he got a parking ticket for leaving his car outside his own house. Norris Street has limited parking spaces along one
THIS year's Warrington Music Festival will be held at the Parr Hall next Thursday - and everyone who takes part could be in with the chance of performing at the national area final. And bosses at Technics Music Academy have decided that the national final
CHARITY fundraiser Mike Wightman will tomorrow, Friday, be embarking on the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge - for a second time. The Three Peaks Challenge consists of scaling Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike - the highest peaks in Scotland, Wales and
DETECTIVES are still searching for the attacker of an Orford man who was left fighting for his life following a brutal assault in the town centre. Police are trawling CCTV footage in an attempt to identify the assailant who left the 24-year-old man lying
PLANS have been put forward to the borough council for the demolition of a car port at 88, Station Road, Penketh. The proposals also include the construction of a conservatory.
WARRINGTON Euro MP Brian Simpson has condemned Royal Mail's decision to axe postal trains by early next year as "stupid and short-sighted". The end of 170 years of post being moved by train - announced by Royal Mail last Friday - has been widely criticised
A VARIETY of events has been planned this summer to mark the 25th anniversary of Hood Manor Methodist Church. On Saturday, June 14, there will be a Songs For You session, welcoming three churches from Audenshaw in Manchester at 2.30pm, followed by afternoon
AN advice worker at Warrington Collegiate is celebrating after picking up a learner at work award. Janette Ratcliffe works as a community advisor as well as an advice worker for the Trades Union Congress and her learning achievements were recognised as
TUTORS and students at Chester College Warrington Campus have got big plans for higher education in the town as the college looks to bid for university status. The Government is set to issue guidelines over the next few months for colleges to apply for
EIGHT days after borough councillors decided to hold a further consultation period to discuss the future of Warrington's six threatened community centres, one member of the council's executive board said that she wasn't visiting one of the buildings to
A DEDICATED scholar at Penketh High School celebrated a remarkable achievement as she was presented with prizes for never having a day off sick in five years. Emma Lee, aged 16, even booked all her doctor and dentist appointments around school hours so
VANDALS targeted one of Warrington's six threatened community buildings last weekend - and a local councillor says that the attack could have sealed the centre's fate. The roof of Burtonwood Youth Base was badly damaged during the incident last Friday
LEADING borough councillors have been touring Warrington's threatened community centres as part of final talks before the fate of the buildings is decided. A top-level team of four - council leader Clr Mike Hughes, Clr Maureen Banner, executive member
THERE are a very limited number of tickets for the biggest night in Warrington business still for sale. To get hold of your tickets ring Zoe Garton at The Warrington Guardian prmotions department on 434225.
MOVERS and shakers at the awards dinner will be asked to dig deep and support the Guardian's 150th birthday charity appeal. Tickets will be on sale for a superb raffle for organisations involved in the refurbishment of Warrington Deaf Centre, in Wilson
DAREDEVILS with a head for heights abseiled down a tower block at Warrington Collegiate at the weekend to raise funds for the Peace Centre. More than 60 brave volunteers took the leap on Sunday including 24-year-old Dominic Parry, whose brother Tim was
CBI chief Digby Jones - regarded as the voice of business - will be sharing his vast experience with Guardian business award winners. He has found time in his busy schedule to be guest speaker at the Hanover International Hotel ceremony next Thursday.
A GATE to a newly-opened play area has been padlocked temporarily after a villager raised fears over possible child abductions. Parish councillors in Croft have barred access to a side gate at the playground, at the village recreation field off Smithy
After months serving in the Iraq conflict an Orford RAF engineer is enjoying his time at home and planning an exotic holiday with his fiance. Chris Smith, aged 26, of Dudley Street, has spent the past few months battling with the heat and the elements
A SUPERMARKET used to competing against the big boys has enjoyed a year of steady growth since being named the Guardian's Business of the Year 2002 - and management is hatching plans to ensure the firm's future success. Family-owned Culcheth Provisions
WARRINGTON'S biggest night for businesses features a range of prestigious prizes. The roll call of awards - and their sponsors - for the Guardian Business Awards 2003 is as follows: lThe Training and Development Award, backed by Business Link Warrington
POLICE have bailed a 16-year-old Lymm schoolboy following a fight after a GCSE exam which left another pupil in hospital. The 16-year-old was arrested last Thursday on suspicion of assault following the incident when police were called to Lymm High School
HOW immature is Fiona to write such a vitriolic letter about St Helens people (Dear Star, May 22)? How small-minded is she to stereotype all young females as mothers of six children, and to isolate social problems to our town? Does she have any authority
MY I through your column thank Labour Councillor Tom Hargreaves, who although not a councillor for the Sutton and Bold ward, sorted out a problem within the Clock Face area. Large branches had been chopped off trees and stacked at the side of the pavement
RECENTLY my 90-year-old mother, Winifred, went to Blackpool for a week's convalescence to give my brother, Barry, her full-time carer, respite. They live in Burnley and he had not had a break for almost three-and-a-half years, Within 24 hours of her arrival
ALL the build-up to Montreal has been largely overshadowed by Michael Schumacher's decision to stay on at Ferrari until 2006. Not a massive surprise, although the timing of this announcement is. Less than two weeks ago, the rumours in the paddock were
YOUNG people in Warrington are bucking the 'buy now pay later' trend and harking back to the days when you would only buy something when you could afford it. In a recent survey conducted by Britannia Building Society, 30 per cent of 18- to 30-year-olds
NUMEROUS fundraising events will be taking place this summer to raise much-needed cash for the Warrington Deaf Centre's building fund. Money still needs to be raised to help pay for the centre's renovation, and £100,000 is the target. Sign and sing events
FIRE crews in Warrington have voted to accept the latest offer in the ongoing pay campaign. The new package would see fully qualified firefighters' salaries rise to £25,000, and this time conditions attached to the offer have been waived, such as proposals
say hello? SHOULD he stay or should he go? That is the burning debate among Warrington Wolves fans at the moment over the future of the Brian Bevan statue that stands proudly near to the Wilderspool ground. And with the club set to move over to the new
WARRINGTON'S two opposition groups have joined forces in a bid to save Warrington Baths by asking scrutiny bosses to re-evaluate the issue. A group of five Liberal Democrat and Conservative councillors want the decision called in, claiming that proper
WARRINGTON'S executive board says that the council remains committed to finding a new town centre pool. The 10-member panel decided to close the baths on July 31 after hearing that keeping it open would cost more than £600,000 next year with more than
COMPANIES could receive £5,000 to help them introduce flexible working for their employees. A new scheme aims to give working parents of young and disabled children the chance to spend more time with their families. Firms have until July 31 to apply for
HALTON'S new mayor, Cllr Ron Hignett joined employees for an Open Day on Sunday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tibbett &Britten Limited at Runcorn's Whitehouse Industrial estate.
LLOYDS TSB branches are on course to turn worthless currencies into £750,000 for Cancer Research. Peter Ayliffe, executive director said: "The introduction of the euro left millions of UK holidaymakers and business travellers in a dilemma of what to do
YOUR business can boom in deprived areas, a Government minister has claimed. Barbara Roche, minister for social exclusion and equality, is urging North West firms to invest in the region's poor districts. She said: "We must challenge the myth that deprived
Mark Anthony Reynolds, who has forbidden bad language in his bar for two years, said national chain JD Wetherspoon's plan to enforce the rule was sensible. "If someone is causing trouble it is there as a backup for you," he said. "It is not necessarily
WORK to solve one of Knutsford's biggest headaches could start this year. Director Nick Harris said Miller Developments were in talks with Network Rail about when to start building a new access road to Parkgate Industrial Estate. "We, like the council
FIVE men will land in Knutsford this autumn with very different agendas - and very different messages to get across. Among them will be Neil Armstrong, the first man to land on the Moon. The largest audience for any single event in human history gathered
A KNUTSFORD man who left his family to join the circus 24 years ago said this week: I have no regrets. Paul Archer abandoned his home life in Old Market Place and joined Circus Hoffman as a 16-year-old juggler. "I didn't exactly run away but I certainly
Mr Frederick James Hewitt, husband of Mrs Mavis Hewitt, died on April 15 of heart failure. He was 66. Mr Hewitt, of Corbet Avenue, Orford, lived in Warrington all his life. He served an apprenticeship at Roberts shoe repairers, followed by his Army national
Mr William (Bill) Seed, husband of Mrs Joyce Seed, died on May 3 of a heart attack. He was 76. Mr Seed, of Parkdale Road, Paddington, lived in Warrington all his life. He was last employed as a chemical supervisor for Laporte Chemicals until retirement
Miss Dorothy Johnstone, daughter of Mrs Iris Johnstone, died on April 23, aged 36. Miss Johnstone, of Matcham Road, Leytonstone, was born in Warrington and had lived in London for the past 14 years. She was employed working for the Crown Prosecution Service
Mrs Elsie Jeffrey, wife of Mr Robert Jeffrey, died on April 20, aged 70. Mrs Jeffrey, of Bank Quay, lived in Warrington all her life. She was last employed as a machine operator at Alliance Box for more than 25 years. Mrs Jeffrey enjoyed reading, solving
Mr Ernest Mellor, husband of Mrs Isobel (Sybil) Mellor, died on April 6 of carcenoma. He was 79. Mr Mellor lived in Warrington all his life. He began his employment at Rylands Whitecross, then joined the regular Army and became a despatch rider. After
Mrs Edith May Potts, wife of Mr William Potts, died on May 23 of a stroke. She was 82. Mrs Potts, of Barley Road, Grappenhall, lived in Warrington all her life. She was a keen artist, having won prizes, and loved gardening. Mrs Potts leaves her husband
Mrs Bessie Woolley, wife of the late Mr Percy Woolley, died on May 1, aged 87. Mrs Woolley, of Brinnington, Stockport, was born in Shropshire and lived in Lymm for 36 years before moving to Stockport. She enjoyed crosswords, knitting, outings to garden
Mrs Norma Elwell, wife of Mr Norman Elwell, died on May 9 of cancer. She was 67. Mrs Elwell, of Winwick, lived in Warrington all her life and was a regular worshipper at St Oswald's Church. She was a keen gardener, enjoyed touring in the family caravan
Miss Ellen Darbyshire, daughter of Mr Derek Darbyshire, died on April 29 of cardiac arrest caused by vasculitis, aged 44. Miss Darbyshire, of Robert Street, lived in Warrington all her life. She was last employed as a cleaner at Mr Smith's for six years
VETERAN centre Paul Newlove must be feeling down in the dumps after suffering two crushing blows to his career. He has been ruled out of action for 10 weeks after dislocating his thumb during Friday night's 34-38 defeat against Wigan Warriors. And he
AUSTRALIAN centre Mark Gasnier is top of Saints coach Ian Millward's shopping list as a replacement for the departing Paul Newlove. The 21-year-old St. George three quarter is one of three overseas players in Millward's 'list A'. If the irons in the fire
FOLLOWING on from the success of the previous Arley Hall summer concerts, this year sees another two-night event on Saturday and Sunday July 12 and 13. Set in the beautiful walled garden of Arley Hall, the regular brass band concert featuring the famous
Esther McVey stars in Britain's funniest and sexiest show, The Vagina Monologies at the Liverpool Empire. A TV presenter and aspiring politician, Esther appears alongside the Wirral's own Jean Boht and EastEnder Anita Dobson. The Vagina Monologues, wowed
SIX talented youngsters will be taking to the stage next week to dance in the English Youth Ballet's production of The Sleeping Beauty. The girls are busy rehearsing for the two shows at the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool next Friday and Saturday evening
Following her sell-out performance at Chester Gateway last year, comedian and writer Linda Smith hits the stage running with a new stand-up show this Saturday - an exhilarating night of sparkling entertainment for connoisseurs of comedy. A British Comedy
A WOMAN had to climb out of her property using a ladder provided by firefighters after a blaze broke out in the terraced house next door on Hargreaves Street, Parr, during the early hours of Saturday, May 31. Fire crews from Whiston and Eccleston were
A WAR of words has erupted between the family of a man who died of cancer and St Helens Council after the wrong relative's grave was opened in preparation for the funeral. John Tobin, from Eccleston, died aged 47 after a nine-month battle with leukaemia
HE has been portrayed on TV as Britain's biggest slob - but Peter Arnold couldn't give a hoot. In fact, he reckons the show could catapult him to stardom! The landlord of the Huntsman Pub in Haydock, was shown lying in bed until the early afternoon and
A POPULAR local landmark is to get a £1.4 million facelift. Bold Miners Welfare Institute off Fleet Lane in Parr is to be transformed into a state of the art neighbourhood centre. The new Bold Miners Neighbourhood Centre is set to breathe new life into
THE Emmanuel Church in Wargrave is holding its summer fair in the church grounds on June 21 at 1.30pm. Attractions include cake stalls, crafts, white elephant, paper stall, tombola, refreshments, bouncy castle and balloon launch. Admission is just 20p
POLICE officers are warning elderly residents to be on their guard following reports of bogus official burglaries in Aston Road, Newton, Dawson Avenue, St Helens and Hall Lane in Compton. Up to three males were involved in the incidents, in which one
LITTLE swimmers made a splash at Selwyn Jones Sports Centre this week to raise funds for the children's charity, Tommys. The sports centre played host to a special 'splashathon' event on Tuesday to raise cash for research into premature birth, stillbirth
NEWTON'S very own boy wonder, nine-year-old Kristian Howarth, this week came face to face with the owners of the gutted house he tried to save. Last week, the Newton Guardian exclusively told how quick-thinking Kristian wasted no time in alerting the
FIREFIGHTERS in St Helens have joined forces with SureStart to hold demonstrations and offer general information and safety advice to families during National Child Safety Week. The campaign week runs from Monday June 23 to Sunday June 29 and sees the
IT'S time to chip in and have your say about the town's blueprint for the future. The new draft City Growth Strategy for St Helens is complete and all sectors of the community are now being asked for their views. Five 'talk to the people' events have
EARLESTOWN Snooker League leaders Bryn Labour suffered a rare defeat this week. They lost only their third game of the season after under performing at Vicars. The jubilant home side had the last four winners in Tommy Wood, Mick Martin, Peter Cogan and
THIRTY anglers lined up for the penultimate match in Newton Anglers' Association's summer series of open sweepstakes. The event was held on pegs 32 to 62 at the upper pound section of the Sankey St. Helens Canal. Consistent match weights and quality fish
THE American GI's memories of the Royal George Hotel in the 1940's stirred my own recollections of the hotel in the 1930's when it was run by Godfrey Leighton and his wife Rae. He was a suave, portly man with glossy black hair and a pencil moustache,
It was standing room only at the meeting at Bexton Court on June 4. Many came expecting a discussion on the future of the day care centre and respite ward but found all the decisions had already been taken by Cheshire County Council. The meeting broke
DOUG Smith was inconsolable after failing to find the winning bullseye shot that would have lifted the Earlestown and District Darts League Premiership Cup for Bridge Inn. The Bridge captain was first to reach the bull in the deciding game of an enthralling
THE funeral was held recently for Ellen Knowles who died on May 15, aged 72. Known as Nellie, she was the youngest of nine children to the late Richard and Judy Bowyer. Born in Northwich, she met George in Winnington and they married when she was 22.
THE funeral took place recently of Herbert Tomlinson of Leftwich who died on May 13 at Leighton Hospital aged 75 years. The service took place at Northwich Parish Church and was followed by interment in Northwich Cemetery. The Reverend Dawson officiated
THE funeral has taken place of John Cedric Webb, following his death on May 6, aged 64. He was born in Northwich and had lived there all his life until moving to Hough this year to be near his daughter Gail. He worked for Cheshire county Council until
SAINTS second rower-cum-prop John Stankevitch faces a six week spell on the sidelines after he was carried off during Sunday's bruising encounter at Wilderspool. The Widnes-based packman fell awkwardly under the force of a heavy challenge from Wires'
By Saints' captain Chris joynt FIRST of all I would like to say how sorry I will be to see Tommy Martyn and Paul Newlove leave at the end of the season. They have both now been told that will not be having their contracts renewed. Both have been great
MERE 2nd XI hosted Ashton on Mersey at their Warrington Road ground. Mere won the toss and elected to bat. Anton Rickard and Jamie Carroll opened the batting, putting on 21 before losing the first wicket. Mark Barrett came in at number three but did not
SECTION five leaders The Burma continue to go great guns after protecting their unbeaten record in the Runcorn Apec Taxis Darts League last Thursday with an 8/1 win against Trannie Mix. Dev Superstars remain second after they too had an 8/1 win at the
KNUTSFORD 111 for 3 Over Peover 110 all out KNUTSFORD entertained Over Peover for the first time in the league on Saturday and it proved a productive day for the host's. Their bowlers took out the visitors for 110, Bones 42 and Whittaker 22. Barker bowled
MOBBERLEY Juniors 62 (14.3 overs) Chelford 61 (21 overs) MOBBERLEY enjoyed their first win of the season in this friendly against a spirited Chelford side. Chelford batted first and reached 61, P Wheeldon 1 for 4, J Wheeldon 0 for 2 and Whyatt 0 for 5
LYMM won the toss and put Mere in to bat, Danny Eckstein made his usual contribution at the crease along with Jim Roper. The first wicket fell at 42, Roper run out for 19. After 23 overs the score was 70 with Chris Garner putting on a stunning batting
Widnes 1st XI 216 for 4 wickets declared (50 overs) TOFT 1st XI 182 for 8 wickets (50 overs) match drawn ON A glorious Saturday Widnes took full advantage of winning the toss to bat first on a flat slow wicket. However, Cornes drew first blood when he
NORTON Knights JFC recently held their presentation night to honour the season's best and most consistent performers. The u11s Player of the Year award went to Robbie Colquitt for his excellent midfield performances and finishing as top scorer, with a
RAINFORD played hosts to third placed Parkfield (Wallasey) and totally outplayed the visitors to record a very impressive eight-wicket win, Murtu Lodhgar taking the individual honours backed up by an excellent team effort with bat, ball and in the field
SUTTON scored an emphatic win at Wavertree on Saturday. After losing the toss, Sutton were invited to bat on a good looking wicket and opener Mike Rimmer played some superb shots all around the wicket. Gary Greener anchored at the other end, putting on
FAST bowler Rob James scored a hat-trick on Saturday during a memorable afternoon for Knypersley 1st X1. James' trio of successes came at home to league highfliers Stone, and left them in serious trouble at 50 for five. However that was the last wicket
THIEVES have stopped play at the Windleshaw Road home of St Helens Cricket Club. Last week the plastic covers were stolen, leaving the wicket unprotected from the elements and forcing the cancellation of their third team game against Oxton. If anyone
ALSAGER 1st X1's top order failed to perform on Saturday as their side were thrashed at third-placed Poynton. Tim Wilson was one of only four players to hit double figures for Alsager, top scoring with just 24. Poynton opened with 219 for seven off 50
CONGLETON 1st X1's dismal league run continued on Saturday as they lost at home to the bottom side despite scoring 212. The defeat was their third in the league in a row, and was the first victory for bottom of the table visitors Grappenhall. Top order
FORMER Young Gate under 13s regained The Spring Trophy after an emphatic 3-1 victory over Blackbrook, taking the trophy to Sidac after an excellent first season as Sidac Under 14s with goals from Alex Hughes and Jamie Anderson (2). Manager Alan Storey
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HARE & Hounds ARLFC are to hold an extraordinary general meeting at the Oddfellows Arms pub, Parr Stocks Road, Parr on Saturday, June 14, starting at 2.30pm. Nominations for all club positions, including coaching posts, will be invited from the floor
THATTO Heath Crusaders ARLFC have become the first Rugby League club in the North West to achieve the Sport England Rugby League specific Clubmark award. Sport England Clubmark sets generic criteria for national governing bodies of sport to accredit their
TEENAGE field events starlet Gemma Llewellyn is looking to add to her medal collection at next month's English Schools Championship at the Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield. And if the 16-year-old from Haydock finishes in the top two in the year 11 discus
POLICE are this week appealing for witnesses to a road accident which claimed the life of a young van driver. Andrew James Proudlove, aged 22, died in the crash at Barthomley near Alsager on Monday. Mr Proudlove came from Heath Avenue in Rode Heath, and
AN authentic French restaurant, featuring a Gallic chef who has cooked for top international dignitaries, has been opened in Congleton. L'Endroit, or The Place, is owned and run by Amanda Kirk and her Belgian husband and former head chef of the Reform
A TERRIFIED woman motorist was dragged to the street in Congleton as a man hijacked her car in broad daylight. The attack happened at around 12.45 on Friday lunchtime near to a children's nursery on Chapel Street. A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "A
Deftones THE self-titled new album from the Deftones was a pleasant surprise to me because, for a long time, I thought I would absolutely hate this band. Even though I'm a big rock fan the Deftones always seemed to stray too near that old heavy metal
Now he is set to tread the boards in the play, Don't Dress for Dinner, and loving the challenge of a theatrical UK tour. And according to one critic the talented actor makes the show "sparkle and fizz" like the dinner champagne the guests don't appear
INTERNATIONAL rap star Eminem makes his first fragile steps into acting in this entertaining but ultimately unsuccessful film. 8 Mile is the classic tale of a downtrodden boy overcoming the various hurdles that fate places around him to become a man.
PRAISED as one of the most important films in movie history Irreversible has received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative writing and direction. The story of Marcus (played by La Haine star Vincent Cassell), his girlfriend Alex and Alex's ex-boyfriend
The Golden Age of Grotesque Marilyn Manson Teenagers around the world will be greeting Marilyn Manson's new album, The Golden Age of Grotesque, with unintelligible grunts of delight. And there's a lot for them to feel happy about - not that they would
TO celebrate the launch of the latest Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Warrington Wolves RLFC are holding a short story competition - "The day Harry Potter went to Warrington..." Prizes include a complete set of five Harry
Anger Management (PG13) By PAUL KEAVENY HORRENDOUS is the only way I can describe the sugary, all-American and vomit-enducing ending to the new Adam Sandler film Anger Management. Which is a shame because the rest of the film is moderately entertaining
NEW Warrington band The Heath seem to be conquering all before them this year with the fledgling rockers scooping two recent competition wins in Warrington. Despite a short career of just three months, The Heath entered The Battle of the Bands, held at
THE Eighties King of Cool, since crowned the nineties King of Croon, has announced a homecoming gig later this year in Liverpool. Buoyed by news of winning the 2008 European Capital of Culture, Merseyside fans are in line for another rare treat with the
THE sun shone and thousands enjoyed this year's Davenham Carnival on Saturday. Star of the day was Chelsea Savage, of Leftwich, who was crowned as Davenham Carnival Queen. Penny Critchely, aged four, of Davenham was Fairy Princess, Laura Eastwood, aged
THE Knutsford Guardian has three pairs ot tickets to give away for Saturday June 28's show at the MEN Arena. For your chance to win, simply send your name, address and daytime telephone number to Military Tattoo contest, Knutsford Guardian, The Council
THE Actors (15) - with its all-star cast - comes to Knutsford Studio Cinema this week, showing nightly at 8pm with a 2pm matinee on Thursday. Seeing Double (PG) is also showing at 6pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 1pm and 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday
A POWERFUL performance from the Warrington Wolves Academy under 18s forwards laid the foundation for a deserved 28-24 win at Featherstone Rovers. Warrington were never behind but a dogged Featherstone team drew level three times. The scoring followed
WAKEFIELD exposed Warrington Wolves' soft underbelly on Sunday. That was the view of head coach Paul Cullen, who slammed his players for sitting back and waiting for someone else to win the game. Cullen said: "We were out thought, out fought and out played
WOLVES prop forward Mark Hilton will start his Testimonial year feeling certain that the best of his rugby career is still ahead of him. The 28-year-old will start his benefit term with a dinner on July 9, with the nightmare of three shoulder reconstructions
A COMBERBACH man has captained a crew, that braved the elements to finish eighth out of 17 teams in the largest corporate sailing event in the world. John Brighouse, of Reedsmere Walk, faced severe weather conditions in the first round of the Industry
HAVING previously raised my concerns on health matters in Halton and in the main the future of Halton Hospital, and having taken due account of comment from those who are empowered to pursue such matters, I must say that my fears for the future of health
A HUGE supermarket blaze caused chaos in Northwich town centre on Thursday afternoon when a fire broke out at Sainsbury's in Venables Road. Seven fire engines were dispatched to tackle the fire, which broke out shortly after midday at the rear of the
SAINTS' long serving centre Paul Newlove has been told he will not be having his contract renewed at the end of the season. Newlove becomes the second of Saints' old guard to be told that his services will not be required next term - Tommy Martyn was
THREE charity groups in Vale Royal have been given a cash boost - thanks to the Guardian. Gannett, our parent company,y handed out its latest grants through its foundation trust fund this month - and thanks to appeals in the Guardian, three groups have
POLICE are hunting for a man who attacked and raped a young woman in Northwich town centre at the weekend. The 22-year-old woman was walking through the town centre shortly after 2am on Saturday after leaving the Kookaburra nightclub in Winnington when
WINSFORD'S MP Stephen O'Brien has slammed the Government over new statistics that show the problems of arson and abandoned cars are getting worse. The Conservative MP is angry that official fire statistics show that since 1997, the number of cases of
IF you're feeling fit, then why not enter the Warrington Road Runners 10km road race, through Woolston Park, on Thursday, June 19, starting at 7pm. Contact Tony Jackson on 261398 for more details and an entry form. Forms are also available from the ranger
A REUNION is to be held at Alford Hall on Manchester Road on Friday, September 19, starting at 8pm, for all staff of N Greening Ltd who took part in an industrial dispute in 1983. All members and partners are welcome. To book your place contact Len Blood
The angling world finds itself now in the position of the hunting world some years ago, when many hunting people thought that the opposition could be disregarded as the work of a few freaks and fanatics. There is, of course, no reasonable ground for the
THE future of smoky bacon-flavour crisps is threatened by new European regulations, a national newspaper has claimed. Euro sceptics have seized on this as another example of ludicrous behaviour by bureaucrats in Brussels. Trouble is the story is not true
ANOTHER Walking Day spectacular is planned for the communities of Padgate and Woolston on Saturday, June 21, as the final preparations are made for this year's festivities. The Church of the Ascension will assemble in Millman's Yard by 2.15pm, St Martin's
MENTION of the old local dialect term, scorrick brought Lanky-twang memories tumbling back for reader Barbara Marshall. A town-centre character, known universally as H, brought up the subject (June 5) after being puzzled by the origins of that word. And
race badges RACING fan Gerald Tinsley has a most unusual hobby. He collects members' metal badges connected with Haydock Park racecourse and owns specimens reaching back almost a century. In the hope of expanding his collection of 70 badges - issued to
BILLY Atherton, tough as a chunk of granite and not the kind of person to pick an argument with, enjoyed his hard-knock heyday from around the 1950s to 60s. But the reputation of this 'little big 'un' from St Helens still reverberates to this day . .
WE have teamed up with Tetley's, the official sponsor of the Tetley's Rugby Super League, to offer you the chance to win tickets to every St Helens home game in the Tetley's Rugby Super League VIII. Up for grabs this week is a pair of tickets to see Saints
Angling Woolston Royal British Legion's angling section's results of H. Bebbington Cup at Sale Water Park: 1, M. Warley, 2lbs 11ozs 8dms; 2, C. Hall, 1-11-0; 3, P. Norris, 0-13-0. Bowls Warrington and North Cheshire Association Red Line Recruitment Monday
Crosfields u7 28 Thatto Heath u7 16 CROSFIELDS produced a superb team performance to overcome a determined Thatto Heath side. Their commitment to defence and developing attacking skills produced excellent entertainment. Crosfields' tries were scored by
WARRINGTON Service Area Rugby League teams' fifth and final round of fixtures will take place on Saturday. The under 12s and u13s will play host to Barrow Service Area at Victoria Park, Warrington, kick-offs 10.30am. A trip to Hull beckons for the u14s
A FEAST of runs were on the menu at Lyons Lane on Saturday as Appleton entertained Hartford in the Shammah Nicholls Cheshire Cricket Alliance. The visitors were put into bat on a flat batting track and to the frustration of the bowlers scored 250 runs
STRETTON remain at the top of the Cheshire Cricket Alliance but skipper Phil James is a worried man as the team turned in their second successive below-par performance at Langley on Saturday. The home team elected to bat and hurried to an almost unassailable
GRAPPENHALL could not build on the previous week's first win of the season as they went down to fellow strugglers Brooklands in the Murray Smith Cheshire County Cricket League. The Broad Lane side were asked to bat first and were soon in trouble at 48
WARRINGTON'S dismal run in Murray Smith Cheshire County Cricket League Division one continued as they were soundly beaten by visiting Congleton. It was Warrington's third substandard performance in a row and they must do something soon to stem this tide
Warriors group make huge waves A GROUP of 20 Warriors of Warrington swimmers made huge waves in the COSACCS Designated Open Meet in Stoke at the weekend. Between them, they won 36 medals for top six places, including seven golds, 10 silver and three bronze
GAS Social have turned up the heat in both the Monday and Friday divisions of Warrington Independent Darts League. They were 5-1 victors at Richmonds in Friday Division One with Mark Green setting them alight in 13 darts. Eddie Beddall cooked up something
KING and Queen A stayed in top spot in Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association Red Line Recruitment Monday League's Section A after cruising to victory in their clash of the titans with St. Oswalds A. They trounced second-placed St. Oswalds 10
Springers trio jumping for joy THREE Sankey Springers Trampoline Club members were jumping for joy on Sunday after shinning at the Stockport Grades. Jane Tate secured gold medal glory in the under 15s grade four competition. She also earned promotion
DRAGON Martial Arts Club members made a big impression at the Midlands Ju-jitsu Championships in Worcester. Competing against fighters from all over the country, they came away with two silver and three bronze medals. The silver medal winners were 10-
WARRINGON Athletics Club's women's track and field team are in danger of being relegated from the Northern Women's Division Three West League. They had a poor turnout for the league's second match at Cleckheaton on Sunday. The team finished sixth on the
MONDAY marks the opening of the coarse fish season on our river fisheries and judging by the large number of enquiries from Warrington Anglers' Association members there are going to be lots of anglers on the banks. With the recent warm weather mixed
John Haslam, of Runcorn, is an unpaid volunteer who uses his own car to take children and their families to the Butterfly Project in Warrington. The scheme provides advice and support to children and their families. He said: "I have gained a real feeling
AN UNSUNG army of 15,500 carers look after friends and relatives in Halton, it has been claimed - yet only 1,500 are registered as 'care givers'. The vast majority of people simply do not realise the crucial role they play. Big-hearted During National
I HAVE just had the misfortune in Hull to watch the worst display of rugby from a St Helens side for years. I feel sorry for those who have travelled and paid to watch this rubbish. Rumours abound and it's about time that the squad was updated. They showed
I AM not writing to have a moan about recent poor Saints performances. I do not pay heed to all the rumours that are presently doing the rounds. The coach and players will, I am sure, be able to resolve the current situation. At present the TV pundits
AFTER spending a small fortune travelling to Hull, I watched yet another laughable performance from an a bunch of players who showed no pride in the St Helens shirt, and I was wondering could I through your paper ask Millward and all the players, can
THROUGH your columns may I express the thanks of the St Helens Society for Deaf People to the public who gave generously, as usual, to our Flag Day on Saturday, May 24. While there are many large national charities seeking financial support it is good
IN reply to the letter from Proud St Hellener 'It costs nothing to be nice' (Dear Star, May 29). Is this person walking around with their eyes closed? I too can remember being young, but I did not walk around town drinking bottles of wine, begging for
DISNEY on Ice is to tour the UK with its biggest ever on-ice production, 100 Years of Disney Magical Moments. It is a fitting tribute to honour Walt Disney's 100th Anniversary and the MEN Arena is one of just seven privileged venues chosen to host the
TWO Warrington Wolves rugby league stars were on hand to open a bakery in the town centre at the weekend and welcome 12 new members of staff. Hooker Jon Clarke and scrum-half Gary Hulse opened Greenhalgh's Bakery in Time Square on Saturday morning by
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones is calling on secondary schools in her constituency to take part in Giving Nation, a national scheme encouraging 11- to 16-year-olds to pay more attention to charity and the community to highlight citizenship issues. Giving
LYMM May Queen festival takes place on Saturday and there will be the usual wide variety of entertainment on offer. The procession leaves Brookfield Road in the village at 1.30pm and will feature appearances from the Deputy Mayor of Warrington, Clr Jan
PATIENTS at Warrington Hospital's antenatal day care unit have received a boost from the League of Friends. The volunteers have donated three television and video sets, as well as a selection of videos, to the unit. The group works throughout the year
AUDITIONS for this year's Celebration of Youth festival, which were held at the weekend, have been hailed a huge success by organisers. And while the winning band members for the Popstrels event have now been decided, the identity of the five starlets
THE historic Rockfield Hotel finally looks set to be turned into housing, following a three-year planning battle. Owners Tom and Esther Zuger say that their attempt to convert the hotel, on Alexandra Road, Grappenhall, into a block of housing now meets
LOLLIPOP men and women in Warrington are celebrating the school crossing patrol's 50th anniversary - but there are still vacancies outside schools in the borough. To mark the golden jubilee, crossing patrol attendants were invited to a special service
CAMPAIGNERS in Warrington will be taking part in a lobby of MP Helen Southworth this month as part of a massive national event to promote trade justice for poorer countries. The Warrington South MP will be at the Fair 4 All stall in Warrington Market
AN underground bunker in Warburton, built to monitor a nuclear holocaust, has been sold on an Internet auction site for more than £8,000 to a mystery bidder - and could now become a visitor attraction. The bunker was sold last week after attracting 40
SEVEN schools in Warrington have been getting up close and personal with snakes and spiders as part of an environment week backed by the chemical industry. Expert Dave Duckett introduced pupils to an array of mini beasts, also including giant millipedes
A PROJECT engineer from Appleton is set to scale England's four highest peaks in 24 hours, in memory of his late parents. In a single day, Peter Deeks, aged 31, of Teddington Close, and three fellow climbers will be looking to conquer Skiddaw, Scafell
GREAT Sankey councillor Trudi Wood is asking residents to contact her if they know of any damaged or missing street signs in the area. You can call Clr Wood on 790712 or e-mail twood@warrington.gov.uk
POLICE are looking for a man who dragged a teenager off his scooter, stole his crash helmet and then made off on the victim's vehicle. The incident happened at 2.30pm on Friday May 30 when the 17-year-old man was driving his scooter on Park Lane in Higher
FREE swimming sessions are being offered to carers and tots at Penketh Pool and Community Centre throughout this month to raise funds for children's charity Tommy's. All swimmers have to do is get friends and family to sponsor their child to have fun
TWO outstanding Warrington teachers have won prestigious regional teaching awards and a third has received a special commendation. Ann Langton, from Dallam Community Primary School, and Woolston Community Primary School's Gemma Berry were presented with
YOUNG chefs in Penketh are being challenged to come up with a mouth-watering concoction that could give them the chance of winning a national competition to find Britain's wackiest recipe. The Wacky Warehouse at the Red Lion pub in Warrington Road is
PUPILS at Great Sankey High School said 'guten tag' as they welcomed this year's German exchange visitors. Trips to Chester, Manchester, Southport and Liverpool all took place as part of the itinerary of events for the European guests, who travelled from
LIVELY fundraisers - some in fancy dress - will be lacing up their running shoes on Sunday as the Penketh Fun Run sets off. The popular event, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, starts and finishes on Greystone Recreation Ground and
MAYOR Clr Pauline Nelson and consort David Spencer will get a musical visit from Cor Thuamhumhan children's choir tomorrow, Friday, writes Stephen Astall. The choir consists of 80 children, mostly 12-year-olds, from 14 schools in and around Limerick City
JUDGES for the Guardian Business Awards have strength in depth when it comes to assessing the attributes and achievements of the 30 contenders. Given the arduous task of grading and picking out the eventual winners are four leading lights in banking,
POLICE have issued an e-fit in a bid to catch a man who assaulted a resident in Stockton Heath who took objection to him urinating in a front garden. The incident happened on June 1 when a resident, who has asked not to be named, noticed a man urinating
ONCE again students at Priestley College have been dreaming up some ingenious designs for the glittering prizes which will grace the mantelpieces of business award winners. Students from various art courses at the Loushers Lane college have been hard
SOLDIERS from Warrington went out and about in Warrington this week to encourage more people to join the armed forces. A detachment of 20 local soldiers from the Cheshire regiment went to Stockton Heath and demonstrated some of the Army's high- tech equipment
A GO-AHEAD company feted for its export expertise at last year's Guardian Business Awards has been busy proving its reputation in 2002-03. Last summer TAB Refractory, run by brothers Simon and Paul Taberham, walked away with the Export Achievement Award
A SOLDIER who has served in southern Iraq embarked on a secret mission to surprise her elder sister on her wedding day. In a cloak and dagger operation, Private Yvonne Leighton showed her skills for subterfuge as she slipped into Warrington Register Office
