Head coach urges stars to guide Widnes back to play-offs NEIL Kelly this week called for a leader to emerge from his troubled Vikings squad to guide his side back on track. It follows yet another painful away defeat for Widnes, this time a 40-18 loss
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
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
FEARNHEAD mum-of-three Julie Davies has reaped the benefits of visiting Warrington Carers Centre over the past four years. The 39-year-old, of Edgars Drive, is carer for her son Daniel, aged 11, who has cerebral palsy. She said: "He is totally dependent
CARERS look after relatives or friends who, because of disability, illness or old age, can't manage without help or support - and there are nearly 20,000 living in Warrington. But there is support out there for those supporting others, and it has been
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
"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
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
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
BLUES travellers from around the UK will be heading to Warrington for the second annual rhythm and blues festival this Saturday. Sir Thomas Boteler High will be the venue for the cream of the R&B circuit, with Connie Lush and Blues Shouter headlining
A YOUNG actor is making a name for himself after appearing in a Disney cartoon, a radio play and adverts for a top Premiership football club. Twelve-year-old Joe Lavery is the voice of Rolie in the latest instalment of Walt Disney's 101 Dalmatians and
A STOCKTON Heath councillor is putting the finish touches to a one-act play that will be appearing on stage at Chester Gateway Theatre next week. And this isn't the first brush with fame for Clr Sue Dodd as she has seen several of her shows and plays
CREWE bodybuilder Dean Garratt has his sights set on the BNBF Finals after making a winning return to competitive action. After a three-year absence from the sport, the 33-year-old completed a successful comeback at the British Natural Bodybuilding Federation
A YOUNG father has become the latest victim of a 'killer road' in Nantwich after he lost his life on a motorcycle near to Faddiley. Paul Barnett, 29, of Lincoln Avenue in Newcastle-under-Lyme, was killed after he was in an accident on the A534 Wrexham
NEW speed restrictions are being introduced in Appleton to help implement the borough council's Safer Routes to School plan. Pedestrian and cycle facilities are being introduced to the existing traffic signals at the junction of London Road, Lyons Lane
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
MAY I comment on the Warrington Guardian's editorial on page three last week, June 5. Warrington Hospital management ought not to spend thousands of pounds of scarce health funds on media spin doctoring via M & M Associates. Warrington Primary Care
WITH respect to the strong opinion of Mr Oldacre, of Padgate, that the Euro flag flown over Warrington Town Hall recently could in any way be disloyal to this country is in my own view a statement that contradicts historical facts. If we look into the
I AM totally gob-smacked with the news that the decision has been made to close the town's historic baths. This council and the committee that was left with the decision have let the people of Warrington down. The questions people should be asking now
I WOULD like to say I agree with much of Mike Waller's letter in last week's Points of View. I have been thinking along the same lines for some time, and have written to the club making similar suggestions. Their reply was that any sponsors will have
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
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
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
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
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
COUNCILLORS in Winwick have re-elected Clr Ann Iddon as chairman of the parish council and Clr John Gordon as deputy chairman.
DON'T forget that Burtonwood Art Show will be held at St Michael's Parish Hall at the end of the month. The event will be open to the public on Saturday, June 28, between 10am and 4pm, and Sunday, June 29, between 11am and 4pm, with a private viewing
THIS month's meeting of Burtonwood and Westbrook Parish Council will be held next Wednesday evening, at Kingswood Community Centre, starting at 7.30pm. There will be meetings of the finance and planning sub-committees beforehand, starting at 7pm.
THE next Church on the Edge trip for youngsters in Burtonwood will take place on Saturday, June 21. The event, which has been organised by Churches Together, provides an alternative form of worship for young people. The monthly trips are to Front Line
PARISH councillors are looking at installing a POD in Burtonwood, to help combat the increasing problem of nuisance youths. PODs are self-contained facilities that provide a meeting place for young people but are not run by youth workers. The calls for
THE Bishop of Warrington's service for men will be held at St Elphin's church on Wednesday, June 18, starting at 7.30pm. The preacher will be the Rev Canon Michael Irving.
CHRIST Church in Latchford is holding its rose queen festival on Saturday and it promises to be a great day out for all the family. There will be a bouncy castle, tombola and various stalls on offer at the CE church, on Wash Lane. Nets will also be set
PUPILS at Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School in Latchford cooked up a storm last week when they donned chefs' hats and competed in a cooking competition. The event, which took place last Monday, was part of the school's design and technology activity day
triumphant residents in Latchford are celebrating a Government inspector's decision to throw out plans for a waste transfer station in the heart of their community. The inspector dismissed the appeal, by Isherwood Skip Hire, against Warrington Borough
A FUND-RAISING team at Leighton Hospital that has provided over £650,000 for staff and patients celebrates its 30th anniversary on Monday. The League of Friends was founded in 1973, shortly after the hospital was opened and has raised money for the purchasing
LOCAL organisations will now have a say on improving the safety of Crewe and Nantwich's roads after being invited to help set speed limits. Cheshire County Council and the Highway Authority has established the Speed Limit Review (SLR) panel that will
THE National Canine Defence League brings its travelling roadshow to Crewe next week, helping to protect dogs by offering a micro-chipping service. The borough council based initiative comes in response to the 200 stray dogs that are picked up from the
DRUNKEN louts are to be driven out of Crewe Cemetery after the council made it an alcohol-free zone by imposing a drink ban last week. There is also an alcohol ban in the town's Jubilee Gardens in Hightown in what Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council hopes
A DISABLED woman has vowed never to come back to Crewe after she was fined for parking in a non-disabled space when all the disabled bays were full. Varia Miller, 55 from Winsford, was horrified when she returned to her car that she had parked in a non-disabled
A DRIVER caught speeding at a breakneck 140mph on the new A500 bypass has led to a warning to motorists to curb their speeds. The safety message comes just three weeks after the opening of the Basford-Hough-Shavington dual carriageway that has a speed
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
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
RECENT research indicates that the majority of children are not drinking enough water and do not consider health an important factor when choosing what to drink. The research carried out by AXA PPP healthcare states that fizzy drinks are four and a half
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
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
FIREFIGHTERS battled a blaze at a fencing firm on Thursday that wrecked a storage building. The incident happened just before 6pm at J&J Fencing in Bewsey Road. Andy Graham, who works at the company, said: "We were locking up the gates as normal.
WARRINGTON'S former Mayor, Clr George Warburton, has presented the £20,000 he raised from his year in office to his chosen charities. Clr Warburton has agreed to split the money he raised between St Rocco's Hospice and the Warrington MS Society. He handed
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
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
COUNCILLORS finally pulled the plug on Warrington's historic Legh Street baths last night (Monday) after deciding to shut the Victorian building. But users of the pools say they were not properly consulted prior to the decision and they were left dismayed
THE Eighties King of Cool, Ian McCulloch, has announced a homecoming gig for his band Echo And The Bunnymen 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
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 fourth heat in the region's first ever Modern Apprenticeship Awards will be held at the The Heath Conference Centre, in Runcorn, next month. Hosted by the Learning and Skills Council Greater Merseyside (LSC), it takes place on Tuesday, July 15. The
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.
INTERNATIONAL traders to corner shops are jostling for supremacy in the contenders list for the Guardian Business Awards 2003. Major players such as the Cruden Group, construction experts behind the Ryfields Retirement Village and the Rock Oil company
WARRINGTON Wolves have announced yet another partner for staff at their new Winwick Road stadium. Employment providers Manpower said they have agreed a deal with the club to supply staff to the new stadium in December. Liz Prest, business manager with
HORRENDOUS is the only way I can describe the sugary, all-American and vomit-enducing ending to the new Adam Sandler film Anger Management, writes Paul Keaveny. Which is a shame because the rest of the film is moderately entertaining and funny due to
CREWE'S preparations for life back in Division One have been rocked by the likely departure of transfer-listed striker Rob Hulse. The 23-year-old has rejected the club's offer of a new contract, leaving them little choice but to circulate his details
AN empty unit in Birchwood Mall has been taken up by retailer Streetwise Sports and is expected to open next month. It replaces a fashion store, which closed down earlier this year.
A TEMPORARY compound for contractors has been ruled unacceptable in green belt Croft. An inspector believed that installing the compound, near The Mount, Winwick Lane, was "intrusive" and unacceptable in the countryside and could lead to other similar
YOUNG Stella McCartneys and Jean Paul Gaultiers are teaming up with a supermarket to organise their own catwalk show. Students from years nine and 10 at Birchwood Community High School have worked with buyers from George, at Asda Birchwood, to establish
A PITCH battle between residents and Culcheth High School looked set to be resolved as the Guardian went to press. Proposals for a new artificial pitch and floodlighting at the Withington Avenue school have divided villagers and were being considered
TRIBUTES were paid to the work and faith of the late Canon Brian Robinson, Vicar of Hollinfare and Glazebury, at a thanksgiving service for his life at Liverpool Cathedral on Thursday. They were led by the Bishop of Liverpool, the Rt Rev James Jones and
THE latest Music in Lymm concert takes place this Sunday in aid of the British Heart Foundation. A summer serenade with soprano Joanne Dexter and pianist Benedict Holland including music by Mozart, Walton, Copland and Gershwin takes place at 3pm at Lymm
A NEW trail linking Grappenhall and Thelwall is fast taking shape with Elizabeth Park in Thelwall among the first area to benefit. The trail was conceived by Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council to coincide with the Queen's Golden Jubilee last year
CAMPAIGNING to save the Culcheth branch of the Lloyds TSB from closure has reached the House of Commons. An Early Day Motion has been tabled by Warrington North MP Helen Jones condemning the decision by bank bosses to axe the Warrington Road branch, despite
GRAPPENHALL and Thelwall Parish Council has agreed to come to the aid of Grappenhall Sports Club by providing a £3,000 grant to improve the deteriorating sports grounds. The cash has been agreed in the short term and will prove vital in keeping some of
RESIDENTS are demanding answers from a retail chain after a neigbourhood store decided to abandon selling electricity cards. People living near to the Early To Late store in Admirals Road, Oakwood, were surprised when it was suddenly announced that the
TICKETS have gone on sale for this year's Lymm Festival as the final line-up for the fifth annual event is unveiled. Once again the village will be bursting with concerts, performances, exhibitions and events ranging from music to poetry and comedy to
THE world's first supermodel, Twiggy, has said she is delighted to be coming to Stoke-on-Trent, where she will star in Bernard Shaw's controversial work - Mrs Warren's Profession, on June 23. The play, which is to be directed by Sir Peter Hall, comes
Mrs Irene Forber, wife of the late Mr Edward Forber, died on April 30, aged 79. Mrs Forber, of Lander Close, Old Hall, formerly of Spurling Road, Burtonwood, lived in Warrington all her life. She enjoyed watching TV soaps and football, holidays, visiting
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
Mr David Ellison, husband of Mrs Beryl Ellison, died on April 24 of a heart attack. He was 69. Mr Ellison, of East Avenue, Orford, lived in Warrington all his life. He was a printer and bookbinder by trade, working at the Co-op, McCorcadale's, David Brockdorf
CHAOTIC scenes greeted the shock announcement that a Penketh nursery was closing on Wednesday night. Bewildered parents arrived at First Steps Nursery, in Stocks Lane, to be told that manager Carol Copoc had resigned and the kindergarten was being shut
IF you've ever just sat there and wondered what's happened in Congleton over the last few hundred years; here's the answer. Check out a new book on sale now, aptly entitled Congleton: History and Guide, pictured left. Illustrated with over 100 photographs
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
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
BUZZ Hawkins, writer, producer and voice of the cult radio and television series The Bradshaws is bringing the series to life on stage at the Parr Hall next week. The Bradshaws are Little Billy, Audrey and Alf, an ordinary family living a normal life
ONCE A Catholic by Mary O'Malley, the warm hearted comedy relives the trials and tribulations of a 1950's convent school education. Produced by the New Vic Theatre, the play runs until June 28. Innocent Mary Mooney, saucy Mary McGinty and pert Mary Gallagher
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
STUCK for a way to spend one of those long summer evenings? One idea would be to gather up a blanket, pack a picnic, chill a bottle of bubbly and head off to Tatton Park this Sunday. The Performing Arts Symphony Orchestra are back with this year's fantastic
Plans are well underway for this year's Southport Jazz Festival as tourism officers reveal the names of some of the headline performers. Soul greats Snake Davis and Heather Small, the voice of M-People, are among the top names now confirmed for Southport's
The wedding has taken place at Warrington Registry Office of 28-year-old Mr Andrew Stewart Greenhalgh, eldest son of Stewart and Betty Greenhalgh, of Haslemere Drive, Penketh, and 28-year-old Miss Louise Adele Melbourne, eldest daughter of Curt and Rita
The wedding has taken place at St George's Church, Newbury, Berks, of 34-year-old Mr Andrew Paul Williams, son of Mr Arthur and Mrs Jean Williams, of Rob Lane, Newton, and 27-year-old Miss Rebecca Louise Gadsby, second daughter of Mr Barry and Mrs Geraldine
The wedding has taken place at St Andrew's Church, Ipswich, of Mr Anthony John Gregory, only son of John and Valerie Gregory, of Pasture Drive, Croft, and Miss Amanda Felton, only daughter of Patricia and the late Dermot Felton, of Ipswich. Best man was
MISS K. J. DIXON The wedding has taken place at the Town Hall, Ayia Napa, Cyprus, of 29-year-old Mr Craig Ford, middle son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Ford, of Loweswater Close, Orford, and 24-year-old Miss Kate Jane Dixon, only daughter of Miss Karen Dixon
A MAN charged with attempted murder has gone on the run after escaping from Warrington Crown Court this morning, Friday. David Dawson, aged 24, from Halton Road in West Point, Runcorn, fled from the courtroom and jumped from a first floor window in the
AUSTRALIAN professional Brad Roach spearheaded Golborne Cricket Club's impressive performance against Lostock on Saturday. He hit 16 fours and six sixes before falling on 125 runs to a splendid catch by Flanagan. Barry Greenwood, 50 not out, also excelled
AN IMPRESSIVE crowd of over 200 turned out to see Nantwich CC's valiant efforts against ECB Premier League leaders Bowdon. Some top-class batting gave the home support plenty to cheer about and an eventual six-wicket defeat looked a little harsh on the
A RANGE of events have been taking place this week at Warrington Carers Centre to mark National Carers' Week. Among the activities were an information morning, tea with the Mayor at the Town Hall and a strawberry cream tea. Today, Thursday, a carers'
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
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
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
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
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 Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) is warning people in Halton to be aware of the symptoms of the blood poisoning disease this summer. Although fewer cases of meningitis and septicaemia were recorded in 2002, they did not go away completely. The
A CHARITY founded by the Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver is appealing for generous families to open their doors to 'foster' children from Chernobyl. The children are due to arrive in Nantwich on July 19 for four weeks thanks to the hard and caring
HARD-HIT farmers and rural communities across South Cheshire are to receive a multi-million pound grant to help get the countryside economy back on its feet. The £12 million boost, from the North West Development Agency, is aimed at making up for the
THE chairman's reins at Walton Parish Council have been handed over to Clr Ann Hardie. This is the second time that Clr Hardie has stood as chairman during her 12 years on the parish council.
PLANS for a 15-metre slimline telecommunications monopole have been submitted to the borough council. The mast, and its equipment, could be sited at Appleton Thorn Trading Estate, Grappenhall Lane.
POLICE will be closing Lumb Brook Road, New Lane and Grappenhall Lane to pave the way for the bawming of the thorn ceremony in Appleton next weekend. The enforcement applies between noon and 2pm, on Saturday, June 21, and prevents any vehicle, including
BRIDGEWATER High School has received a prestigious education award that recognises its continuing commitment to the arts. The school won a Gold Artsmark from the English Arts Council, which comes just weeks after scooping a Governmental Achievement Award
A BOY from Bridgewater High School reeled in a record catch when he went fishing during a recent exchange trip in America. Jonathan Clarke, aged 14, of Chalfont Avenue, went angling with his American friend Davey Campbell at Martha's Vineyard. After deciding
AN Appleton explorer has battled against exhaustion and severe weather conditions to realise his dream and conquer the world's highest mountain. Matthew Holt, aged 41, defeated the treacherous slopes of Mount Everest on May 30 as part of the successful
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
IF anyone purchased petrol in Warrington near the end of November 2002 and at the beginning of December 2002 and experienced problems with their car, please e-mail me at maz_col@yahoo.co.uk M ROBERTS Paddington
GOOD on the management of Wetherspoon's on trying to curb swearing within their pub. Yes it is a sign of our culture, and yes we probably all do it, including me. But what is more unpleasant than being out with friends or family sitting close to a loud
ONCE again Guardian readers see the onslaught of personal attacks regarding Clr Mike Hughes' leadership of the borough council. I note that such criticism was not made on previous leaders of the council on such a scale and would therefore like to put
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 admit it - because there's some decent stuff
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
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 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
CREAM teas will be on the menu at St Philip's Church in Westbrook on Saturday, June 14. The afternoon event, between 3pm and 6pm, will be held in the community room, or outside if the weather is good.
PLANNING officers at Warrington Borough Council have, under delegated powers, rejected proposals to build a house on land to the rear of 144, Lumber Lane, Burtonwood.
A FORMER pupil of St Gregory's Catholic High School has graduated from Edge Hill College in Ormskirk. Twenty-five-year-old Jackie Austin, of Manchester Road, has completed her course to become a paediatric nurse.
PLANS to extend Ikea's store at Gemini Retail Park and improve its parking facilities have been withdrawn. The proposals included plans to expand the 15-year-old store, on Europa Boulevard, by 7,500 square metres along its south and west boundaries, and
Guns ONE of the volunteers at Burtonwood Museum is looking for information about a little-known outpost of the giant Second World War airbase. Brian Rhodes, of Golborne Road in Winwick, says that the unit, which was situated less than half a mile west
DOG owners in Callands claim that they, and their pets, are too afraid to walk around the neighbourhood because they are being terrorised by two dogs. And Cathy Clements, who runs the Swan Sanctuary on St David's Drive, is so concerned about the situation
VOLUNTEERS at a charity shop in Latchford prepared themselves for a big leaflet drop last week in order to recruit more helpers to assist them with their work. Age Concern, on Knutsford Road, launched the campaign during Volunteers' Week 2003 to highlight
A CREWE singer is looking to become this summer's pop sensation, with a homage to junk food to be released on Monday. With its irritating tune, nursery-rhyme lyrics and unadulterated cheesiness, The Fast Food Song looks destined for the top of the charts
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
TWO teenagers, who attend Barnton Youth Club, were treated to a residential activity weekend in Buxton - thanks to Northwich Rotary Club. David Andrews, aged 13 and Robert (Pixie) Lang, aged 14, were chosen as a thank you for their hard work at the youth
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
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
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
THE parents of brave Shannon Bradshaw have organised a bone marrow testing session to help another child suffering with the same rare disease. Seven-year-old Shannon, from Great Sankey, died last July after she was too ill to undergo a bone marrow operation
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
CLEVER children from schools in Culcheth and Grappenhall have been battling it out to win Warrington's home safety quiz. Both teams, from Culcheth Primary School and Bradshaw Primary School, scored highly and the competition ended in a draw with the schools
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
POLICE are hunting a hit-and-run driver who left a pedestrian injured after a town centre collision during the early hours of Friday. The accident happened just after midnight, on June 6, when the owner of a dark coloured car collided with a pedestrian
AN ORFORD man who suffered life-threatening injuries after a brutal beating in the town centre is recovering in hospital. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify the attacker who left the 24-year-old man lying unconscious on Sankey Street after
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
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
A WOMAN from Bewsey has been nominated for a national adult education award and she says it's all thanks to her 'brilliant' teacher. Muriel Harrop, aged 55, from Southworth Avenue, has been nominated for the Open College North West Adult Learner of the
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 WARRINGTON health watchdog due to be abolished later this year looks set to continue its work longer than expected. Warrington Community Health Council, along with all other such bodies in the country, was scheduled to shut down on September 1. But
STAFF at the Co-op superstore at the Windmill Centre in Widnes organised a fundraising night partly for St Rocco's Hospice in memory of their colleague Pat Johnson, who worked at the store for 20 years. Pat died from breast cancer last year and the event
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
THE town's premier young soccer talent took to the pitch for a charity kickabout to raise money for St Rocco's Hospice and honour a prominent figure in junior football. Alf Holt has been involved with junior football in Warrington for 30 years as manager
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 North MP Helen Jones rolled her sleeves up and applied some much needed elbow grease to a community bus. The politician was at Warrington Community Transport headquarters on Athlone Road on Friday to highlight Volunteers Week 2003. She was
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
POLICE are hunting a man who assaulted a resident in Stockton Heath who took objection to him urinating in a front garden. The incident happened at 7.40pm, on June 1, when a resident was standing on East Avenue and noticed another man walking into an
A RUNAWAY lorry caused havoc yesterday, Monday, when it rolled from a plant-hire yard into another moving HGV and then careered into vehicles on display at a car dealership. The lorry was being used to pick up heavy machinery from Hydrex Equipment UK
POST bosses insist no jobs will be lost at Royal Mail's Hawleys Lane depot after it was announced first class deliveries will be taken by road instead of rail. But the decision, which the Royal Mail claims is down to "poor reliability", could spell job
BLUES travellers from around the UK will be heading to Warrington for the second annual rhythm and blues festival this Saturday, June 14. Sir Thomas Boteler High will be the venue for the cream of the R&B circuit, with Connie Lush and Blues Shouter
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,
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.
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
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 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
PARISH councillors in Croft will be meeting to discuss village affairs next Tuesday, at the Memorial Hall, Mustard Lane, from 7.30pm.
THERE'S still time to secure tickets for Culcheth High School's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, running at the school's drama studio from June 18 to 20. For tickets, priced £6, call the school on 762136.
BRIDES- and grooms-to-be can head to the Rhinewood Hotel, in Glazebrook Lane, Glazebrook, later this month for a matrimonial fair. The event, on Sunday, June 15, begins at noon, with the show itself starting at 1.30pm.
BIRCHWOOD Art Circle is holding regular sessions to allow people to unleash their creative urges, every Wednesday from 10am until noon and 1pm to 3pm. Held in the Seniors Centre, near The Spectrum, it costs £2 for workers and £1.50 for pensioners and
PARISH councillors have been busy beautifying Culcheth and Glazebury in readiness for summer. Instead of the popular hanging baskets, scotched by borough council red tape, the parish has decided to install planters at both the Millennium Garden, in Culcheth
PLANS for a temporary office at Bent's Garden Centre in Glazebury look set to be approved - much to the chagrin of nearby residents. Neighbours say that the facility, to provide a canteen, toilets and office, would only add to their disturbance, with
EXTRA time has been afforded to people looking to protest against controversial housing schemes near Culcheth Linear Park. People campaigning against plans by Redrow Homes for 39 homes off Hob Hey Lane and Wigshaw Lane had been told they only had until
SCOUTS in Birchwood are staging an open day to celebrate their silver anniversary this Saturday. Members of the 12th Warrington East (1st Birchwood) pack have invited along the Mayor of Warrington and Birchwood West councillor Pauline Nelson, and her
GRAPPENHALL and Thelwall Parish Council has agreed to donate £150 to the North West Air Ambulance.
BURFORD Lane in Lymm will be closed for roadworks from Monday, June 23. The work is expected to last four weeks and the restriction will necessitate an alternative route of Higher Lane, Church Road, Eagle Brow, The Cross, New Road, Rushgreen Road, Birch
THE beautiful parkland of Tatton Park promises to become a boogie wonderland on Sunday, June 15 as the Sounds of the '70s concert with fireworks comes to Knutsford. Capital Voices and The Performing Arts Symphony Orchestra (PASO), conducted by Roderick
ANOTHER dose of rib-tickling fun is being served up by Stoke-on-Trent's Victoria Hall this month when it presents The Funny Guys: The Mayhem and Mirth Tour on Sunday, June 15 at 7.30pm. The show stars three of Britain's top comedians - Jimmy Cricket,
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 Jozef Jeziorski, husband of the late Mrs Margaret Jeziorski, died on April 15 of heart failure. He was 80. Mr Jeziorski, of Newhaven Road, Orford, was born in Dubno, Poland, and married and settled in Warrington after the Second World War. He served
Mrs Susan Stonehouse, daughter of Mrs Joyce Pidgeon and the late Mr Ronald Walker, died on May 3. She was 40. Mrs Stonehouse, of Densham Avenue, lived in Warrington all her life. She was last employed as a barmaid at the Longford Hotel, and prior to this
Mr Reg Kenwright, husband of Mrs Gladys Kenwright, died on April 25, aged 77. Mr Kenwright, of Orford, lived in Warrington all his life. He was last employed as a fitter-turner at Daresbury Laboratory for 23 years, and had worked at Richmond's Gas Stove
Mr Colin Jones, husband of Mrs Josie Jones, died on April 19, aged 62. Mr Jones, of Lymm, was born in Grappenhall and had lived in Lymm all his life. He served an apprenticeship with Charters Electrical before working for more than 20 years at Hember
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 Elizabeth Charlesworth, wife of the late Mr Walter Charlesworth, died on May 3 of pneumonia, aged 93. Mrs Charles-worth, of Fearnhead, was born in Widnes and lived in Warrington for most of her married life. She enjoyed reading, watching TV, current
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
BIKE fanatics in Warrington can enjoy a range of cycle-themed events over the next week. National Cycle Week starts on Saturday, June 14, and to mark the event the town is hosting its own bike week. A number of events will be taking place throughout the
A WARRINGTON Euro MP is flying the flag for green electricity - and urging businesses and householders to get on board. Chris Davies has switched his office and home to a supplier of renewable electricity, and says that he is saving money on the deal.
A PROJECT to build a dipping platform at Grappenhall Wood received a £500 boost from members of Cheshire's Women's Institute. The group donated the cash to the Woodland Trust after applying for a bursary from Taylors Tea, awarded nationally for community
OTTERS could return to Warrington in the future as the water quality of the Mersey improves. The recently published National Otter Survey For England stated that the creatures are on the increase in the north west, although not in Warrington specifically
COMPOSTING is the latest craze to hit Warrington, with composters and water butts going on test in the town. Warrington Borough Council and the manufacturer Blackwall have teamed up to give people in the town a chance to trial the products as part of
Saints 34 Wigan 38 LOSING to Wigan has become something of a bad habit for Saints. Five out of the past six encounters have gone the Warriors' way but Saints will view Friday's defeat as one that got away. They tossed aside a 20-point lead to gift their
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
VISITORS to St Michael's parish hall in Burtonwood are enjoying Burtonwood's amateur drama group's latest production of Hello Dolly. The musical, which is being staged by BAMDS, tells the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a matchmaker who has been hired
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
The wedding has taken place at Statham Lodge Hotel, Lymm, of 34-year-old Mr Michael Andrew Petherbridge, youngest son of Mrs M Petherbridge, of Windsor Drive, and 33-year-old Miss Wendy Charlotte Foy, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs P Foy, of Reynolds
The wedding has taken place at Christ Church, Latchford, of 22-year-old Mr Daniel Roger Hughes, eldest son of Mr Roger Alan Hughes, and 20-year-old Miss Karen Lesley Cotterill, youngest daughter of Ms Jean Haynes, of Wasley Close, Fearnhead. Best man
and MISS A. J. WILLS The wedding has taken place at The Little Church of the West, Las Vegas, of 26-year-old Mr Jonathan William Colbourne, youngest son of Harry and Susan Colbourne, of Belgrave Avenue, Bruche, and 26-year-old Miss Adele Justine Wills
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
EARLESTOWN Cricket Club put in a dominating display against Skelmersdale at the weekend to record their first win of the season. Skelmersdale were put in to bat first. The visitors made a promising start before opener Leadbetter was caught in the deep
EARLESTOWN Darts and Dominoes League's Round the Board Individuals competition has its last 32 stage on Monday. Last year's four finalists will all be in contention again when the competition is played down to four from 8pm at St. David's. Eleven different
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
