MATCH organiser Mark Van Den Hoek was victorious in the final round of Newton Anglers' Association's four-match Disabled lift Services Ltd open sweepstake series. He won the 23-strong event with a net of tench, bream and roach weighing 8lbs 1ozs 10drms
GOLBORNE Cricket Club's first team endured another woeful weekend. They lost to Atherton in a league game and Morecambe in a Lancashire Knockout cup clash but the weekend was not a complete washout for the club as Golborne Seconds recorded their first
IT'S the start of the biennial love affair with all things England. Beckham, Rooney, Owen and Campbell will be all we talk about for the next four weeks. The 2004 European Championships kick off in Portugal on Saturday when the hosts take on Greece, so
ALISON KLABACHER THERE'S nothing like an international competition to spark patriotism, and this weekend sees Euro 2004 kick off. Following on from the Eurovision scandal, it will be nice to show that we can battle it out with the best. And with a variety
COUNCILLORS will visit a site in Stockton Heath before deciding if a development there can go ahead. Members of the borough council's development control committee will go to Grappenhall Road in the village to see if nine detached homes can be built there
A FORMER teacher who helped others learn how to speak with a special computer after he lost his voice has died of cancer. Geoff Croft, who taught at Knutsford High School for 11 years, was 74. On Monday mourners packed Alderley Edge Methodist Church to
Residents in a busy Knutsford street are still waiting to hear if they will ever be able to officially park outside their own homes. Macclesfield Borough Council said on Monday it was still discussing plans to decriminalise parking in Gaskell Avenue.
THE third instalment of the Harry Potter phenomenon has hit the big screen and this time its darker than ever. Following the lead of author JK Rowling, new director Alfonso Cuaron moves away from the cheery mood of the previous two film versions to produce
CHRISTIAN EWEN THE WA1 nightclub played host to a living legend last weekend- former Stone Roses bass player Gary 'Mani' Mounfield. Now dazzling rock fans with his dexterous playing for Primal Scream, the Mancunian stopped by at the club on Legh Street
White Hart MICHELLE CORBETT Less than a week after impressing the crowds at the Battle of the Bands in Newton, Deadlines picked up where they left off with yet another tight, well-crafted set at the White Hart pub that catapulted their rising star even
THANKS to the woman who phoned for an ambulance when my friend fell in Orchard Street, also thanks to the policewoman who helped and people from the Manx pub who were also so kind. E RUTTER Howley
My wife and I received our voting packs. On careful inspection I noted that each voting paper has a separate bar code and as bar- codes are linked to data on computers my vote can no longer be confidential. I will not be voting. BOB SHIPPER South Warrington
WHAT on earth is going on in Penketh? Firstly, no carnival, no fun run or Walking Day and now it has come to my notice that Penketh and Sankey Conservative Club is closing. Come on councillors, get your fingers out and do something for us just for once
WE are writing to agree with what a lot of people are saying. Please keep Great Sankey Post Office where it is. We totally agree with what Margaret Orme of Great Sankey said in Points of View (May 20). The four Ps - public house, parish church, police
WE feel as a group aggrieved that the police should find it necessary to write to parents about anti-social behaviour when the offending behaviour is to play football on a playing field with football posts. (behind Tetley Walker's Club). In our opinion
NO one brought more atmosphere and amusement to the traditional pub taprooms than 'Cuckoo' Mower who gained his odd nickname because of his fame as an impersonator of bird calls. Cuckoo (real Christian name Jimmy) was the granddad of reader Mike Ryan's
THIS month the Government has launched a new advertisement campaign, and this time not at the expense of the Tory party. I feel this campaign, entitled 'If you don't do politics, you don't do much', is a very good example of how distanced the population
By ALEX DOOREY AS the Warrington Guardian hits the shelves this week, I will just have finished my AS level examinations. But what exactly are these new wave exams? Many students feel they serve as 'memory tests', while some students who were sitting
WHEN you walk through Warrington town centre, the amount of new fast food bars that are popping up everywhere shows why the percentage of obese children has drastically risen in the past few years. There is a McDonalds, Burger King and kebab shops - every
By SAMANTHA PASHLEY DUBLIN'S public places have been smoke-free since March 29, after the Republic of Ireland Government decided it was the best solution to health problems relating to smoking. Norway became the second country after Ireland to impose
THE Woodland Trust is aiming to give Westbrook's wood a spring clean. The national conservation charity, dedicated to protecting UK native woodland heritage, owns some of the parish's woods and is planning a litter pick clean-up.
AN appeal is going out to youngsters in Callands, Westbrook and Burtonwood who are interested in setting up a Duke of Edinburgh Award team. For more information about the scheme, call Craig Rossiter, Warrington's DoE awards co-ordinator, on 812120.
CATHERINE Timmins wants to thank everyone who donated money to the Stroke Association after her husband's death. Arthur Timmins died in March, aged 76, 18 months after suffering a stroke. His widow Catherine, of Melrose Drive, Burtonwood, asked mourners
A NEW section has been added to Winwick's annual garden competition. A spokesman said: "Recognising a growing trend towards container gardening, this year we are having, as well as our normal judging of the overall best kept garden, a special section
WINWICK councillors refused to back a Stockport man's bid to run Sunday car boot sales in Winwick. Simon Gleave owns the land opposite B&Q Warehouse on Junction 9. At May's parish council meeting he asked village councillors to support him in his
Widnes Vikings u21s 34 Warrington Wolves u21s 12 THE young Wolves boosted by Jerome Guisset's selection should have been full of optimism for their trip to the Halton Stadium having beaten the Vikings earlier in the season. But Wolves are playing with
WARRINGTON learned from their 50-20 St Helens disaster how to turn a negative into a positive as the 34-18 defeat of Wigan showed a fortnight ago. Widnes Vikings turned round their 70-point loss to succeed against Wolves at the weekend and Warrington
By Mike Critchley LOOKING purely at the 80 minutes of action on Friday night, this was a disappointing Saints display against a side that seemed better prepared and hungrier for the win. Although boss Ian Millward was offering no excuses, Saints die-hards
SAINTS coach Ian Millward has once again stated that although he is happy at Saints, he would like to coach in the NRL one day. The Saints boss seems to be linked with every job that appears Down Under, but stressed he is happy at Knowsley Road. He said
SAINTS boss Ian Millward comes face to face with his predecessor for the first time on Friday night when Ellery Hanley brings his Castleford Tigers side to Knowsley Road. Castleford, anchored to the foot of the table with only one Super League win this
IF the prophets of doom are correct, Friday night's match against Castleford could be Sean Long and Martin Gleeson's last game for Saints for a spell. The duo, at the centre of allegations that they bet against their own team on Easter Monday, have been
RESIDENTS in Fairfield are hoping that new play area in Robson Street will be built in time for summer now that funding has been provided. It is anticipated that work will start on the play area in the next few weeks, now that Waste Recycling Environmental
COMMUNITY police officers held a meeting with youths at the Whitecross Community Centre last month to discuss what improvements can be made in the area. The meeting was a chance for youths to meet representatives from the Community Action Team, council
CONGRATULATIONS are in order for former William Beamont High School pupil Hayley Ann Smith, aged 26, who has graduated from Chester University with a Diploma of Higher education in nursing. Hayley, of Canberra Square, Orford is now working at Aintree
FORDTON Leisure Centre in Longford will host a Splash for Cash event on June 15, from 10am until noon, and on June 17, from 1pm until 3pm, to raise money for Tommy's, the baby charity. Babies, toddlers and young children are sponsored to simply splash
MANY people who have experienced cancer will have been helped by Macmillan Cancer Relief. All the help Macmillan provides is free of charge. This is only possible because of the support we get from our amazing 70,000 volunteers. Across the country, volunteers
SURELY the answer to the disgusting behaviour of young yobbos attacking firemen doing their duty is to turn the hoses on them, soaking them to the skin. I think they would think twice, before doing it again, having to go home to explain to their parents
THE following scheme has been recommended by the government and is to be made available to all schools. 'Labour's Answer to Teenage Pregnancies.... oral sex lessons for children.' Britain's teenage pregnancy rate is the highest in Europe and both St Helens
FOND recollections of pony carts and the pop craze of the 1960s came flooding back for Terry Jennians, a St Helens ex-pat now living in Canada, after he'd picked up (via the Internet) on my earlier piece about the age of horse-drawn transport. Complimenting
Angling Dallam and District Angling Group results: Senior match: 1, David Williams, 8lbs 2ozs; 2, Dave Noble, 8lbs 1oz; 3, Carl Daniels, 7lbs 1oz. Junior match: 1, Nina Ford and Edward Williams, 2lb 13ozs; 2, Sam Sherratt, 1lb 15ozs; 3, Adam Hardman,
ST Oswalds A are still the top dogs of Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association's elite Monday League division following a 9-6 win at Farmers Arms A. Their best winners in the Section A clash were Steve Brown and Tommy Johnstone, both 21-8. Craig
Crosfields u8 16 Portico u8 20 A LAST minute Portico score decided this enthralling game between two committed sides. Crosfields' player of the match was three-try hero Ben Steele and their top tacklers were fellow try scorer Alex Newton and Luke Cunningham
WARRINGTON'S junior representative Rugby League teams enjoyed a successful weekend against Oldham Service Area. Three victories and a draw were achieved which means that morale is high heading into the final matches on Saturday. Warrington under 12s and
Padgett, Byrne lead Dolphins WARRINGTON Dolphins Long Distance Swimming Club held their 10th annual Budworth Mere Championships on Saturday. Swimmers from all over the country took part in the event and the Dolphins contingent rose to the occasion. Graham
A SUPERB performance by Jimmy Warham gave Appleton Cricket Club a winning draw against Hartford. He made 62 runs with the bat and took five wickets for 25 runs with the ball. Mike Arnold also made a key contribution. He hit a quality 55 to get Appleton
THE perils of Wilton Lane continue as another two cars are reported to have gone off the road in the past two weeks. But a discrepancy in reporting car incidents means the incidents are not recorded. A Culcheth resident, who did not wish to be named,
A PUBLIC inquiry has been launched into Warrington Borough Council's decision to refuse a planning application to build 36 homes on Wigshaw Lane and Hob Hey Lane, Culcheth. Anyone interested in making a representation or objection to the inquiry should
AFTER praising the work of Risley police's Community Action Team, Warrington North MP Helen Jones got first hand experience of the day to day work of the team. She accompanied members of the police Community Action Team and community support officers
WARRINGTON business coach Christine Gleave will be teaching people to 'be happy' at a networking meeting on Tuesday, June 15. The business networking event will be held at The Hanover International Hotel in Warrington from 6pm to 8.30pm. The evening will
BRITISH Nuclear Group has launched an international 'intelligent nuclear clean-up scheme' set to benefit the environment and shareholders. The group, which is currently part of Warrington-based BNFL, will use 30 years experience of cleaning more than
DELEGATES from Warrington council's economic development section visited German twin town Hilden to improve business links between the two towns. Dr Carsten Kressel, head of economic development, and Helen Manley, business development officer (overseas
A FAMILY has hit out at the way a Warrington car dealership operates after a woman was left £100 out of pocket for two weeks. Audrey Owen asked her daughter Kellie's advice on where to buy a car and she recommended Hartwell's on Milner Street, Warrington
DOROTHY Mottram was left all shook up from her 100th birthday surprise. She celebrated the special occasion with a garden party at Thelwall Grange Nursing Home on Sunday. The party featured a barbecue, a book sale, a white elephant sale, a disco and to
A BUNGLED burglary in Bewsey has left the landlady of a Lovely Lane house foaming mad. On Saturday, at around 11.30pm, burglars entered a house owned by landlady Rita Taylor by smashing a window and stole a quantity of alcohol. However, not content with
BUDDING astrologers were out in force to witness a once in a lifetime phenomenon. Venus was visible for about six hours on Tuesday morning as the planet could be seen as a black dot passing in front of the sun, blocking the light. Those lucky enough to
LITTLE Sam Bate was bowled over when he met his cricketing idols last week. The 10-year-old youngster, who goes to St Oswald's Primary School in Winwick, was the England team's official mascot for the opening day of the second test against New Zealand
A TEENAGER sustained minor injuries when he was hit by a car outside the VIDA football centre on Long Lane. The incident happened on Friday, May 28, at around 10.55pm when a grey Fiat Punto hit the boy, aged 16. He was taken to Warrington Hospital where
AN 18-year-old man was smashed over the head with a bottle and stamped on during a brawl in Lymm on Friday. The victim was part of a mixed group of about 15 youths that were approached by another gang, of about the same size, outside The Wine Cellar,
IN SUNDAY'S D-Day anniversary, those who fought were commemorated for bravery and honour - but for one Warrington man, the First World War is associated with the murder of his great uncle. Patrick O'Callaghan, of Knutsford Road, Latchford, contacted the
HOLISTIC therapist Carol Rainford took a group of Reiki healers on a special journey when they sat their Reiki masters exam. The 12 students went on a voyage of discovery to the world famous ancient pagan monument, Stonehenge. Penketh woman Sue Chorley
A MAN was attacked and his watch stolen on Saturday night as he walked down Wilderspool Causeway with his friend. At around 1am the victim and his friend, both aged 20, were walking down the footpath, near the Causeway Hotel, when three offenders approached
THE Peace Centre will continue its work and launch new projects after receiving more than £200,000 from two international cash injections. Rotary International presented the Tim Parry Jonathan Ball Trust with a $100,000 (£54,000) cheque last Wednesday
POLICE are appealing for information after a handbag was stolen from a woman as she walked near to Locking Stumps Primary School. The incident happened last Friday at around 11.20am as the victim walked along the footpath at the rear of Glover Road. A
THE 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings was marked on Sunday, with veterans from across the town meeting to remember the day that the liberation of Europe began. Members of the Warrington (Town) No. 50 Branch Normandy Veterans' Association held a wreath-laying
A SUMMER fair and car boot sale takes place at Great Sankey High School on Saturday, June 12, from 1.30pm.
A FORMER Warrington teenager who stabbed his father to death with a samurai sword could be suffering from a rare mental illness. Daniel Leather, aged 17, was originally assessed as not having a mental disorder when he admitted killing his teacher father
A PAMPERING girls' night in will raise money for Macmillan Cancer Relief. A representative from The Body Shop will be at Penketh and Sankey British Legion tonight, Thursday, at 8pm. There will be mini-facials, hand massage, a competition and raffles.
ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour and under-age drinking were among the topics discussed when Warrington South MP Helen Southworth visited Penketh's Spar shop. Tom Calderbank, managing director of the Alfred Jones group, which runs the store in Honiton Way, had the
YOUNG writers and designers wowed journalists who visited Great Sankey High School's newspaper day. Gifted and talented pupils from year nine were chosen to take part in the exercise, which gave them the chance to produce the front and back pages of a
PLANNERS have given the go-ahead to a scheme that will see a former Thelwall greengrocers turned into a beauty shop. Blueprints to turn the building, on Barley Road in the village, into a beauty and solarium shop were agreed last week. The scheme has
DISCUSSIONS are continuing in attempt to resolve the future of the secret Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden. Representatives from Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council and English Partnerships are holding talks on the future management of the garden. The
LYMM High School has picked up two national awards in recognition of its sport and art programme. The school, on Oughtrington Lane, has received awards from Sport England and the Arts Council in recognition of its work. The Sportsmark award recognises
a five-grand gesture GRAPPENHALL and Thelwall Parish Council has agreed in principle to give a £5,000-plus grant to help a village sports club. Subject to a final agreement later in the month, the parish council will give £5,323, plus VAT, to Grappenhall
Band on the Wall, Manchester, Homespun, Friday, June 11, Eyes Down, Saturday, June 12, Soul:ution, Friday, June 18: Tel: 0161 834 1786. Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, Halle, A Grand Night At The Opera, Saturday, June 12, Halle, Summer Musical Summer Pops
JENNI CARROLL NOEL Coward's best-loved comedy Blithe Spirit is the final play in the 2004 Blackpool summer repertory season. Charles Condomine invites a medium to his house in a bid to get enough material for his latest book and to expose her as a charlatan
The wedding has recently taken place at The Little White Chapel, Las Vegas, of 25-year-old Leon Tinkley, of Hume Street, Warrington, and 19-year-old Victoria Chadwick, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R Chadwick, of Stockton Heath, Warrington. Best man was
The wedding has recently taken place at Halycon Beach, Sandals, St Lucia, of 24-year-old Richard Thomas Delooze, eldest son of Thomas Delooze and Mrs Wendy Norris, of Archer Avenue, and 23-year-old Leanne Hipperson, eldest daughter of Lorraine and David
Mrs Jean Punshon, wife of Mr David John Punshon, died on May 6, aged 58. Mrs Punshon of Croftside, Woolston, was born in Upholland, Wigan, and had lived in Woolston for 37 years. She was employed as a chemist's assistant in various local shops. Mrs Punshon
Mrs Beryl May Keane, wife of Mr Patrick Keane, died on April 10, aged 65. Mrs Keane, of Connemara, was born in Warrington and lived most of her life in Padgate before moving to Ireland 17 years ago. She was employed for several years at Tetley Walker's
Mr Brian Thomas Toft died of cancer on May 5. He was 60. Mr Toft, of Archer Avenue, lived in Warrington all his life. He enjoyed breeding budgerigars, swimming and fishing. Mr Toft leaves a brother and a sister. A service was held on May 14 at Latchford
Mrs Gertrude Constance (Connie) Sharples died of a chest infection on April 22. She was 83. Mrs Sharples, of St Peter's Court, Warrington, was born in Irlam and had lived in Warrington for the past 40 years. During the Second World War she worked on munitions
Mrs Honora (Nora) Birchall, wife of Mr Walter Birchall, died of Alzheimer's disease/chronic obstructive airways disease on May 4. She was 91. Mrs Birchall, of Chestnut House, Bridge Lane, Appleton, formerly of Northway, Longford, lived in Warrington all
Mrs Emily Hankinson, wife of the late Mr Frederick Hankinson, died of bronchopneumonia on May 7. She was 83. Mrs Hankinson, of Culcheth, lived in Warrington all her life. She was first employed at Thomas Locker & Son as a weaver, then had many part-time
Mrs Doreen Stimson, wife of Mr Tom Stimson, died on May 12, aged 76. Mrs Stimson lived in the Warrington area all her life, except for a period of 16 years when she lived in Jersey. She was head cashier at Boots the Chemists for many years, where she
Mr Albert Cartledge, husband of Mrs Joan Cartledge, died of bronchopneumonia on April 28, aged 81. Mr Cartledge lived in Lymm all his life. He was employed as a warehouse manager at Bass at Preston Brook, and served in the Army as a sergeant major in
Mrs Rosemary Adamek (nee Mullaney), wife of the late Maksymilian Adamek, died of a stroke on April 13. She was 79. Mrs Adamek, of Poplars Avenue, Orford, was born in Milner Street and had lived in Orford for 31 years. Forty years ago she was employed
Mr Neil David Hines, husband of Mrs Stefanie Hines, died in a road traffic accident on March 24. He was 38. Mr Hines, of Cobden Street, lived in Warrington all his life. He was last employed at Safeway Distribution Centre, for three years, and had previously
Mr John Owen Penn, husband of Mrs Irene Penn, died on May 2, aged 81. Mr Penn, of Prestbury Drive, Thelwall, was born in London and had lived in the Thelwall area for 43 years. During the Second World War he served in the RAF, then worked as a qualified
Mr Arnold Buckley, husband of Mrs Ellen Buckley, died on May 8, aged 82. Mr Buckley, of Neville Avenue, Orford, was born in Warrington and had lived in the Orford locality for 55 years. He was employed as a fitter's mate at Thames Board for 40 years.
Mrs Nellie Burns, wife of the late Mr Leslie Burns, died of bronchopneumonia on May 12, aged 92. Mrs Burns, of Osborne Road, Walton, was born in Leeds and had lived in the Walton area for 44 years. She was employed as a bookbinder at Jackson's Printers
Mr Ken Riley, husband of Mrs Cassy Riley, died on May 24, aged 70. Mr Riley, of Chaucer Place, Latchford, was born in Warrington and had lived in Latchford most of his life. He was employed at Rylands, Firth Company and Longford Wire, retiring early due
Dave Lawrenson I HAVE always considered reviewing a greatest hits album to be an exercise in futility. If you like the artist then you'll like the album. And if you don't like the artist then you wouldn't dream of forking out £15 plus for their work.
SUCH is the buzz currently surrounding this Manchester-based mob, I was keenly looking forward to hearing this album, but what an almighty letdown it proved to be. Reading the music press lately, you could be forgiven for thinking that Amplifier are rock
THE restaurant doors at Hell's Kitchen closed on Sunday, when the Chunky Chips Scouser was the viewers' - and Gordon Ramsay's - choice as the winner of the crazy culinary challenge. Jennifer Ellison had entered the fray with the reputation of a blonde
A MONTH of Euro 2004 football fun will be taking place at St Helens' Matalan Store to raise money for a children's charity. Shoppers at the Todd Road store have the chance to get their faces painted on Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13. There is also
A TEENAGER who accidentally stepped out in front of a bus causing it to slam on its brakes was assaulted by one of the angry passengers. The 16-year-old was left nursing a badly swollen nose after the incident the other Saturday.His angry mum told the
TWENTY-TWO people have been charged with a total of almost 200 offences following 'Operation Gresty', a massive police swoop aimed at cracking drug activity in St Helens. All appeared before magistrates in St Helens with eight people being granted bail
COUNCIL chiefs have apologised to war veterans for the failure to raise the Union Flag at the town hall as a mark of respect during Sunday's D-Day ceremony at Victoria Square. St Helens veterans gathered to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Normandy
A POLISH lorry driver was abducted and beaten by hijackers who stole a hoard of televisions from a trailer. The driver was sleeping in the cab of his lorry in Golborne when he was woken by crooks who bundled him into the boot of a car. They then took
A SCHOOL that caters for children with severe learning difficulties has vowed to step up security after raiders targeted the premises six times in a week and made off with technology equipment worth £10,000. Computers, digital cameras and other items
JENNI CARROLL THE classic war movie has been re-released on DVD to mark the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The cast list for this wartime classic is remarkable, with names such as Sean Connery, Robert Redford, Dirk Bogarde and Laurence Olivier
MELANIE MOORE ONE of the joys of growing up in my house was sitting down with my dad on a winter's afternoon and watching a classic film on television - usually a three-hours or so epic that would keep me glued to the screen from the opening musical number
WORLD Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst put some young footballers through their paces as part of a nationwide tour to help youngsters receive top level coaching. The 1966 hat-trick hero was at Garswood United football ground along with former Manchester United
LET the battle commence! Gulliver's World is on the look out for future giants of the music scene. They are organising a Battle of the Bands competition for July 11 and are inviting rock and brass bands to take part. The most polished performers stand
Black Stooges t-shirt, black combats, intense leer, backstage pass. I was attempting to affect the time honoured look of a grizzled Mr kick ass rock'n'roll....as I queued for my 'Lite Bite' breakfast at the Travelodge. My image was further dismantled
SAINTS coach Ian Millward has once again stated that although he is happy at Saints he would like to coach in the NRL one day. The Saints boss seems to be linked with every job that appears down under but he has stressed that he is happy at Knowsley Road
IF the prophets of doom are correct Saints' match against Castleford tomorrow, Friday, could be Sean Long's and Martin Gleeson's last game for Saints for a spell. The duo, at the centre of allegations that they bet against their own team on Easter Monday
SIXTIES legends The Fortunes are promising to rock the foundations of Northwich Memorial Hall when they roll into town later this month. The Fortunes were international superstars in the sixties and seventies and for one night only they are coming to
PYRAMID, Warrington's centre for the arts is vowing to fill the cultural quarter with Eastern delight when it hosts the town's annual two-day Culturefest. Celebrating this year's Japanese theme through pastimes such as origami and ikebana, CFO4: Culturefest
THE paintings of two watercolour masters from the collections of two national galleries will be brought together in the display In the Haze: watercolours by Turner and Williamson at the Lady Lever art gallery, June 12 to August 30. The display features
Haydock RPC Cheltenham 5.6.04 Robinson/Palmer 1259.487 Naylor Bros 1258.526 N Byrom 1235.057 Arnold/Johnson 1200.987 Rimmer & Roscoe 1194.201 Naylor Bros 1179.882 St Helens Flying Club Cheltenham 5/6 Arnold & Johnson 1278.131 A Greenall 1270.847
THERE were doubles for Glassmakers, Lingholme, Sprayhurst, Furnacemans and Vulcan in Week 7 of the Lanes Trophies Ladies Darts and Dominoes League Results Darts: Lingholme 8 Shaw Street 1, Furnacemans 7 Black Horse 2, Union 5 Junction 4, Haresfinch 4
IAN Lawless' first 50 of the season was the highlight of an all out total of 167 against Hightown at Windleshaw Road. Injuries and exams robbed Saints of a full team and they were not a match for the league leaders. Potter (26), Pandey (23) and Lowe (
progress NEWTON women's hockey side have been giving a good account of themselves in a summer tournament at Belle Vue Stadium. They have won five of their eight matches so far in the seven-a-side event. Their most impressive performance was probably their
GOLBORNE Cricket Club's enthusiastic under 11s team are still looking for their first win. They lost to Standish this week before crashing out of their cup competition to a strong Walshaw side. Both matches were played in a junior format whereby teams
INDIAN Test match star Shiv Sundar Das was the catalyst yet again as Newton boosted their Liverpool and District Cricket Competition title hopes with an impressive win against a struggling Haydock side. Das has been in scintillating form in the last month
YOU'LL probably know him as tiger-face Kenny Junior from Phoenix Nights, but Justin Moorehouse will be appearing without his make-up at the Lowry next week. The comedian plays the Salford Quays Theatre on Saturday, June 18, and its sure to be a laughter-filled
AFTER cooking up a delight in ITV's reality show, Hell's Kitchen, award-winning comedian Al Murray comes to the north west appearing in Salford on Friday, July 16, at 8pm. The comic character having recently been grilled by celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay
THERE'S nothing like an international competition to spark patriotism, and this weekend sees Euro 2004 kick off. Following on from the Eurovision scandal, it will be nice to show that we can battle it out with the best. And with a variety of football-based
THE owner of one of Warrington's largest private hire taxi firms, Abba, says that marshals are here to stay. Phil Bailey, speaking at a borough council meeting, said he was sure that marshals working at their offices were making the town safer and encouraging
SINCE Operation Negator began last month there have been 51 arrests for offences like drunk and disorderly behaviour and possession of drugs. Weekend Arrests April 30 - May 1 17 arrests May 7 - May 8 nine arrests May 14 - May 15 two arrests May 21 - May
NEW police initiatives have been brought in this year in a bid to tackle the problem of drunken disorder and anti-social behaviour in Warrington town centre. According to Chief Inspector Steve Littlejohn, the summer months of May, June and July have historically
THE Government argues that the deregulation of licensing laws, which will take effect next year, will lead to Britain's alcohol problem getting better. The proposals will allow pubs and bars to stay open longer and could mean 24-hour drinking in some
SPECIALS from Macclesfield Division are playing a bigger part in the Operation Yellow Card campaign. Originally, they were staffed only by regular police officers but, following a specials-only operation this year, the volunteer officers are now being
POLICE in Stockton Heath and Appleton seized more than 100 cans of beer in just two hours last month. Between 7pm and 9pm on a Friday night, Community Action Team (CAT) officers confiscated an estimated £150 worth of alcohol from teenagers and poured
ENJOY an afternoon stroll around the sights of Moore on Wednesday, June 16. This three-mile walk promises to stretch the legs and will begin at Walton Hall Gardens car park from 1.30pm-3pm. For further information call 601617.
WALTON Hall Gardens will host an afternoon of musical entertainment performed by the Salvation Army on Sunday. The concert will take place at the bandstand between 1pm-5pm and admission is free.
WARRINGTON Borough Council has granted planning permission to convert a residential property into a shop in Stockton Heath. Councillors agreed the London Road address could begin changes to create a shop and first floor flat.
youngsters gathered at Walton Hall Gardens last week to get in touch with the environment and their creative side. With two events moulded into one, 25 children, aged between four and 12, spent the afternoon on a scavenger hunt led by park rangers Gavin
IMAGINE taking to the sky in a micro-light aeroplane, seeing Canada's Rocky Mountains by helicopter and floating over the Ironbridge Gorge in a hot air balloon - and all at the age of 92. In fact, Whitley woman Joyce Rumney held the British record for
ON behalf of the Kirsty Appeal, Francis House and Kirsty herself, can I thank all the Warrington and Wigan rugby league supporters for their good humour and amazing generosity in donating a magnificent £2,008 in the bucket collection last Friday night
SOME 12 months ago the Guardian assisted me in finding Arthur Rowland, who then lived in Patterdale Avenue, Orford. Well, he has moved and unfortunately, so have I and I've lost his address. Can you help me again please? My phone number for him to ring
I READ today in the Warrington Guardian (June 3) about J Madden and his views about the police not being interested in Walking Day. I absolutely agree with him, but it is not just the police. Today in the year 2004, Penketh, Sankey, Orford, Padgate and
FREE TV licences for the over 75s! Free passports for the over 75s! Anything for our most senior citizens, it would seem, but the freedom to spend what little extra the Government deigns to grant them as they themselves may wish. Yet, at 18, today's '
I was always brought up to believe if I wanted anything doing to do it myself. On Friday I phoned the council offices to tell the chief executive's PA that the fly-tipped mattress was still 'stinking' in Longford Street backs after first being reported
I am appalled at the blatant waste of water that is being released through a temporary hydrant in front of Paccino's Restaurant in Stockton Heath. On Tuesday the water had been discharging for more than 10 days at a rate of around 75 litres a minute.
Tensions in the Middle East have seen a sharp increase in the price of crude oil, and although the Government has agreed to review its proposed two pence fuel tax rise in September, haulage firms, taxi companies and small businesses are worried about
THEY were hardly the most desirable of dwellings, but the old flats which once stood on St Thomas' Square, St Helens, still conjure up sentimental memories for reader Andrew Leyland. Thus his odd request for help from our readers. He's seeking any pictures
WHY, I am often asked, are native St Helens folk known to our Scouse invaders as woolly-backs? Well, the reason dear chums, is that they have got it all wrong. In fact, the original woolly-backs were Liverpudlians! It all harks back to a long-ago age
ARGUABLY one of the most versatile entertainers in showbiz history, St Helens- born thespian Robert (Bob) Dorning performed equally well as a leading tenor saxophone player, vocalist, stage, film and TV actor...and ballet dancer! These fascinating facts
BURTONWOOD Primary School PTFA is holding a summer craft and gift fair at St Michael's Parish Hall, Chapel Lane, Burtonwood, on Saturday, June 12, from noon until 4pm. There will be modern and traditional stalls with items at reasonable prices. All are
INDIAN musicians brought the sounds of the subcontinent to Winwick during a special visit. Two members of Manchester's Sanjeet Academy were invited to share their skills with Winwick Primary School pupils. They spent the day in the school running workshops
PERPLEXED homeowners in Winwick Park have received contradictory letters about the closure of open spaces and children's play equipment. A letter sent on May 11 by Countryside Properties, which owns the site, told residents that a joint safety inspection
WARRINGTON Wolves' young Great Britain forward Paul Wood will not be facing charges of biting an opponent in Sunday's game at Widnes. Wood was placed on report by referee Bob Connolly in Wolves' 31-10 defeat but after Rugby Football League executives
Wolves u18s 52 Leigh u18s 2 WARRINGTON Wolves' junior Academy team were able to field the same 13 that played the previous week at Hull KR and they rewarded the coaching staff with another outstanding display of Rugby League. This is a boost for the squad
Widnes Vikings 31 Warrington Wolves 10 SUNDAY'S performance and result came like an unexpected blow below the belt. And frustratingly it came nine days after one of the team's best displays in two years when Wigan Warriors were smashed at The Halliwell
WARRINGTON Wolves' new major shareholder believes investment in players is a priority to keep the Super League club moving forward. Director Simon Moran, who has this week increased his stake in the club and stadium to 73 per cent (see front page), has
PAUL Cullen is hungry for silverware and the prospect of quenching that desire at his hometown club has driven him to sign a three-year contract extension at Warrington Wolves this week. A Wolves trophy triumph would be treasured by Cullen but he knows
"We had a 20 per cent completion rate at one stage and in the first half it was 50 per cent. "We have had no ball and have inflicted pain on ourselves. "It is hard to win games without the ball. "But I was really impressed with our attitude and pleased
SAINTS' second rower John Stankevitch played his first senior game since October last Friday - and according to coach Ian Millward - he now simply needs to prove his fitness to gain a new contract. "He was a real big bonus for us and I am seriously considering
DALLAM Senior Youth Club, based at the Community House, on Harrison Square, has been given a £600 grant from the Community Lifeline Fund for a summer trip to Alton Towers.
A QUIZ night is being held next week for boffins and brain boxes in Fairfield and Howley. The night is being held at St Elphin's Community Centre on Friday, June 18, at 8pm. Entrance is £1.50 per person. Refreshments are provided. All cash raised will
KIND-hearted regulars at a Bewsey pub raised cash for St Rocco's Hospice last month when they took part in a sponsored head shave. The Crossbar Pub, on Lovely Lane, raised £160 for the charity when 14 plucky punters raised sponsorship money for agreeing
A NEW residents' group in Bewsey is being launched this month to spearhead developments on Bewsey Park. The Bewsey Park Friends Group, which has been formed from the former Bewsey Action Group, will hold its inaugural meeting on June 16. It plans to establish
A FREE self-defence class is starting in Bewsey tomorrow, Friday, for all those people interested in learning a martial art. Tom Baker, a Community Support Officer, is a qualified Tae-Kwon-Do instructor and he will be running free lessons for people aged
A NEW rose queen has been selected to represent Christ Church in Latchford this summer. Bethany Burke, aged eight, is a member of the CE church's Sunday school and will be crowned at the Rose Queen Festival on Saturday, June 26. Steve Wright, the co-ordinator
to stick to original St Ambrose plans DEVELOPERS looking to transform a derelict church in Latchford will have to use their original scheme after councillors threw out an amended plan. Briden Construction already has planning permission to use the site
THE Pensions Service will be at Padgate library on Wednesday, June 16 from 10am until noon advising customers of state entitlements for the over 60s.
CHILDREN at an Orford primary school are testing out the benefits of a new pilot scheme designed to give them the opportunity to discuss issues close to their hearts. ARC, a local charity that offers support to people affected by domestic violence and
AN extension will be added to William Beamont High School despite claims from residents that the current community use of the school causes traffic problems and vandalism. The Long Lane school will now have extra class rooms and fitness rooms built after
LEISURE and learning for children and young people with disabilities has been given a boost after the Warrington Guardian's parent company, Gannett, awarded a cash grant to a Woolston charity. The Allsorts Centre, based at Woolston Playbarn, applied for
THROUGH your paper I would like to ask the Haydock Councillors have we got no children in Haydock or can't they be bothered to provide any entertainment in the school holidays like they do in St Helens, Earlestown etc? Yet again I am reading St Helens
WITH the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, I thought it would be appropriate and timely to remind you of your local Branch of SSAFA Forces Help - the Soldiers', Sailors', Airmen's and Families Association. Sixty years ago this month, thousands of men (and, indeed
IN connection with the letter (Dear Star, May 20) about traffic lights outside the Grapes Pub on to Prescot Road, I was a bit annoyed when I saw this letter. I live by the Grapes Pub and I had written to the Traffic Department about the traffic lights
I am concerned about the lawlessness on the Fairbrothers Estate, Newton-le-Willows. The police and Helena Housing and the Council are losing the battle. Locals now call it Dodge City because terror reigns, vandalism, threats, intimidation... you name
In response to the Liberal Democrat Leader praising Liverpool's Liberal Democrat policies. To put the record straight, the alleygating was started in Liverpool when Labour was in control and was funded by a Labour Government under Neighbourhood Renewal
THE traditional coarse fishing season will open on Wednesday and Lymm Angling Club's members will be looking forward to catching river inhabitants. The most popular species is arguably barbel. They are ferocious fighters that give a very good account
ASTLE pool provided great sport for a Warrington Anglers' Association member over the weekend. John Craddock caught mirror carp of 18lbs 4ozs 0drms and 13lbs, two commons of 13lbs and also five bream averaging 4lbs apiece. Simon Jones had some good action
WARRINGTON Woolston Rovers stretched their unbeaten start to the season to six games with a convincing 48-7 win at Carlisle Centurions. The result leaves Rovers as the only team in the LHF Healthplan National League Three with a 100 per cent record. Rovers
BRIDGE Foot ABC staged a spectacular boxing dinner at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on behalf of the Mark Hilton Testimonial Fund. Eight of the 12 contests displayed Bridge Foot's own boxers. The fight of the night featured Bridge Foot's undefeated Paul
HALF centuries by Andy Wright and Phil Whelan paved the way for Lymm Cricket Club's winning draw at Alvanley. Andy's twin brother Karl also made a crucial contribution with his excellent swing bowling. He took six weeks for only 44 runs to end Alvanley's
GRANGE Cricket Club's teams failed to gain a win between them for the first time this year. The first team fell to a surprise defeat at Cheshire Alliance Division Three strugglers Port Sunlight while the second team were forced to settle for a winning
THE annual meeting of Croft Parish Council will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday, June 15, at the village hall on Mustard Lane.
STRETTON bounced on course in their double championship ambitions with solid performances in the Cheshire Building Society Cricket Alliance. The first team got off to a disastrous start at Langley and turned it round to gain a draw. Stretton were held
CROFT Parish Council has agreed to contribute £40 towards Christ Church's flower festival.
LOCAL pride and a place in the second round of the Cheshire County Cricket League Knockout Cup was at stake on Sunday as Grappenhall locked horns with Warrington. Grappenhall went into the game on the back of a heavy defeat to Brooklands but there were
AN arts and craft festival will be held at Christchurch, Croft, this weekend. Doors open at 10.30am on Saturday and 12.30pm on Sunday. Entrance is £1 on the door. All money raised will go to the church restoration fund.
Pay outs to crack knockout bowlers TWO Warrington bowlers pocketed cheques after winning five games in top quality competitions. Charlie Bebbington picked up £200 for reaching the semi-finals of the Noel Rawcliffe Builders Kirkham Classic and Larry Wells
AN exceptional number of victories were achieved by Warrington Athletics Club's aces in the National Young Athletes League match at Deeside. Cassie Irving produced the top performance in the under 13s girls 70 metres hurdles, which she won with a grade
WARRINGTON Athletics Club amazingly finished fourth in the second match of the North of England Track and Field League. Although Warrington were only able to field nine athletes at Wigan on Saturday they produced some excellent performances. Emma Makin
FIFE Rangers lifted Warrington Junior Soccer League's Under 14s Challenge Cup on Sunday but only after a tense final showdown with rivals Cadishead at Victoria Park Arena. The game ended all square after extra time and Fife won 4-3 after a dramatic penalty
A GORSE Covert mum is getting on her bike in the name of charity. Lesley Thornton, aged 37, is taking on two sponsored bike rides to raise money for Gorse Covert Pre School. The first ride on Sunday, June 6, was in the Peak District and totalled a distance
ALLYN Condon is going for gold in the Olympics in August, but sees his future firmly in Warrington. The 200-metre runner has taken time out of his training schedule to open a new business venture in Warrington town centre. The town centre hair salon,
CORKS are popping for one Warrington wine merchant this week with the news that it has won the national contract to supply the world renowned Orient Express with Boizel Champagne. Woolston-based Gerrard Seel Ltd has been supplying quality wines to restaurants
RESIDENTS in Latchford are happy that a brothel, which was doing business above a St Rocco's charity shop, has been closed down. The brothel, masquerading as a massage parlour, was doing business in a flat in the same building as the charity's Knutsford
TWO men will appear at Warrington Magistrates' Court on July 16, charged with affray, in relation to a stabbing. The two men, aged 18 and 23, were arrested in March, along with two other men, after a man, believed to be in his 50s, was knifed during a
A CAREFREE man, who was knocked down on his way home from the pub, died as a result of an accident, an inquest heard. Geoffrey Benson, aged 51, of St Mary's Street, Latchford, died of a head injury at Warrington Hospital on November 8 last year. He died
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing two muggers that attacked a teenager as he was walking home from work on Saturday night. The victim, aged 17, was walking home along Wilderspool Causeway at around 11.35pm after working a shift at a pub in the
COLLEAGUES and patients of a prominent Warrington doctor accused of bullying medical centre staff have jumped to his defence. The Warrington Guardian last week revealed how Warrington Primary Care Trust had removed all clinical staff from Birchwood Medical
AN investigation sparked after a Warrington Wolves player failed a drugs test has led to a top rugby league player's father admitting to selling banned supplements. Bernard Long, whose son Sean stars for St Helens and Great Britain, admitted at a hearing
A POLISH lorry driver was kidnapped as he slept in his cab in Golborne and his lorry was found burned out in Birchwood hours later. The man was woken up at 5.30am on Tuesday, June 1, and bundled into the boot of a car. He was driven to High Field Farm
PENSIONS advice surgeries are being held at Penketh Library on Tuesday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 29, from 10am to noon.
THE man who has this week bought a 73 per cent stake in the company which owns Warrington's Super League club and new stadium says the club will continue to run as normal. Lifelong fan Simon Moran did not want to see shares getting into the hands of those
MEMBERS of Penketh and Sankey Gardening Society will travel to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire for a day trip on Saturday, June 12.
WARRINGTON Wolves directors are focusing on the second stage of development for the Halliwell Jones Stadium, the Guardian can exclusively reveal, write sports editor Mike Parsons and news editor Gareth Dunning. The 'world class facility' vision includes
WARRINGTON Wolves have set their sights on becoming one of the biggest names in rugby league after star coach Paul Cullen signed a new contract and a lifelong fan took boardroom control. The Warrington Guardian can exclusively reveal that this week has
TEENAGERS in Penketh have decided to speak out in the face of growing reports about anti-social youths to say 'we're not all the same'. And they argue that there are limited places for them to meet up because there are no facilities for them in the area
THE first meeting of the newly elected Lymm Parish Council will take place on Tuesday, June 15. It starts at 7.30pm in the village hall and is open to members of the public.
festival success GRAPPENHALL'S annual beer festival proved popular again this year with a good crowd attracted to the event. The festival, held at the Youth and Community Association, on Bellhouse Lane, included beer and music.
PARISH councillors in Lymm and Grappenhall and Thelwall have joined a partnership agreement across south Warrington to provide extra police officers on the streets. A meeting was held to agree terms about how many hours the community support officers
THIS year's Lymm May Queen Festival will be held this Saturday with the usual array of entertainment. The procession, which leaves from Danebank Road, gets under way at 1.30pm. There is a slight change in this year's procession route. It continues, as
The wedding has recently taken place in Sri Lanka of 25-year-old John Ditchfield, eldest son of John and Pauline Ditchfield, of Birkdale Road, Penketh, and 29-year-old Ruth Doddridge, only daughter of Philip and Mary Doddridge, of Olive Grove, Liverpool
The wedding has recently taken place at Latchford Methodist Church of Ian Stewart Howarth, second son of Mr and Mrs D Howarth, of Thelwall New Road, and Helen Victoria Edwards, eldest daughter of the Reverend M and Mrs Edwards, from Stoke on Trent. Best
Mr Stanley Arstall, husband of Mrs Irene Arstall, died of a chest infection on May 1. He was 88. Mr Arstall, of Orchard Avenue, Lymm, was born in Grappenhall and had lived in Lymm for 48 years. He was last employed at Richmond's Gas Stoves Company (TI
Mr Paul Foster, husband of Mrs Sue Foster, died on May 15, aged 49. Mr Foster, of Locking Stumps Lane, was born in Warrington and lived in Orford for 26 years. He worked as a mechanical engineer. Mr Foster had a mechanical engineering honours degree from
Mr Ernest Needham Reid, husband of Mrs Marian Reid, died of an intra cerebral haemorrhage on May 1. He was 78. Mr Reid, of Ryfields Village, was born in Manchester and had lived in the Warrington area for 30 years. During the Second World War he served
Mr Kevin McNamara, husband of Mrs Anne McNamara, died on March 6, aged 62. Mr McNamara, of Blandford Road, was born in Whitecross and had lived in the Great Sankey area for 36 years. He started work in retail in gent's outfitters for several years, then
JENNI CARROLL IF you can't wait a full year for the next instalment of Eurovision mania, don't fret because the 2004 album with all this year's Eurovision entries will just about tide you over. Featuring all 36 entries you can listen to those songs that
GARETH DUNNING DOES any of this sound familiar? You are so successful in your career that millions of people enjoy your work. You are worth millions of pounds and have been linked with a number of good looking partners. You are still a teenager and you
I'll ignore the oxymoron of this title and claim the fact that I recall living in an eighties swilling with a glorious music culture. I think fondly of New Order, The Fall, Smiths, The Clash, The Cure, Sonic Youth, Aztec Camera, Prefab Sprout and, with
A FORMER West Park pupil has just been elected to an elite scientific body in recognition of his work in detecting levels of pollution in the ozone layer. Professor John Burrows originally from Eccleston Park was elected a Fellow of the American Geophysical
LOCAL war veterans turned out in large numbers on Sunday to mark the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings, with some actually making the poignant pilgrimage to the Normandy beaches. Frank J. McGovern (DFC) from Rainford Road, whose rank was Flight Lieutenant
JEREMY CRADDOCK WHAT is there left to say about Peter Jackson's superlative film trilogy that hasn't already been said? The Return of the King, the final part, is perhaps the best of the three, and the Oscar judges clearly agreed, conferring in all a
Wigan Warriors 30 St Helens 14 LOOKING purely at the 80 minutes of action on Friday night, this was a disappointing Saints display against a side that seemed better prepared and hungrier for the win. Although boss Ian Millward was offering no excuses,
SAINTS boss Ian Millward comes face to face with his predecessor for the first time tomorrow night, Friday, when Ellery Hanley brings his Castleford Tigers side to Knowsley Road. Castleford, anchored to the foot of the table with only one Super League
I was attempting to affect the time honoured look of a grizzled Mr kick ass rock'n'roll....as I queued for my 'Lite Bite' breakfast at the Travelodge. My image was further dismantled as the grey class septuagenarians in front of me asked me if they should
AFTER two years of touring on the back of their Mercury Prize nominated debut album, Sunshine Hit Me, The Bees are back with a new album. They have recorded a set of new tracks at the legendary Abbey Road studios and their album, Free the Bees, will be
FOLLOWING the release of their critically acclaimed debut album, Manchester band, Amplifier, will be making a triumphant return to their home town this month. The band has announced their first official headline tour of the UK and a new download-only
THEY'RE back - even hotter than before! Seventeen of the world's most glamorous transvestites in a sensational stylish cabaret - The Ladyboys of Bangkok - Thai Spice Tour 2004. Direct from the pulsating exotic nightlife of Bangkok, the Ladyboys of Bangkok
TANTALISE your taste buds with Paul Heathcote's new pizzeria, bar and grill, The Olive Press, based at the Pyramid, Palmyra Square. After opening in March, The Olive Press is proving to be a huge success both for lunchtime and evening diners. Make a night
RAINHILL experienced mixed fortunes at the weekend having to settle for a draw against Sutton on Saturday. After losing the toss Rainhill amassed 190 for 6 declared in 49 overs. Jimmy Titmuss (66) and Rehan Rafique (47) were the star performers with the
BOTH Rainford senior sides faced Southport opposition at the weekend as the 1st X1 travelled to Trinity and the 2nd X1 hosted Banks. Dave Tully's side got off to a good start at Southport Trinity as Aussie Shannon Fitzgerald removed both openers cheaply
HARE & Hounds amateur rugby league club are holding their annual general meeting on Saturday, June 12 at the Furnacemans Arms, Pocket Nook, starting at 1pm. All coaching and committee positions will be open for application and anyone interested is
SAINTS coach Ian Millward has once again stated that although he is happy at Saints, he would like to coach in the NRL one day. The Saints boss seems to be linked with every job that appears Down Under, but stressed he is happy at Knowsley Road. He said
THE third instalment of the Harry Potter phenomenon has hit the big screen and this time its darker than ever. Following the lead of author JK Rowling, new director Alfonso Cuaron moves away from the cheery mood of the previous two film versions to produce
ST Patricks wrapped up the Earlestown Snooker League title this week despite only managing a draw with a five-man Beer Engine side. The winners for St Patricks were Steve Critchley and Kevin Burnett. Second-placed Beer Engine trounced Haydock Reading
