MIKE Cooper has been allowed to go home as he continues his recovery from a broken leg. Cooper was in intensive care at Warrington Hospital for a week after suffering a blood clot and pneumonia following an operation on a double leg fracture on May 6
A TEAM of shop assistants from Warrington will definitely be noticed when they take part in the BUPA Greater Manchester Run on Sunday. Because the group from adult store Nice N Naughty, on Crown Parade, will be dressing in some of the shop's saucy outfits
ST Rocco's new furniture shop was raided on Friday as thieves stole electrical items and damaged furniture. The new shop, which opened three weeks ago at Bridge Foot, suffered damage to the doors and doorframes in the attack. While no money is kept
WARRINGTON Borough Council is launching an eco-friendly loyalty card scheme to encourage leisure centre users to leave their cars at home. The Healthy Green Reward Scheme will reward fitness enthusiasts with discounts in leisure centres if they travel
It has been brought to my attention that I have decidedly thin legs. My esteemed colleague, Stephen Bailey (who could be compared to a daddy long legs in human form) is delighted, since he has realised he is not the owner of the skinniest stems in
A MAN has been arrested in connection with a spate of indecent exposures. A 24-year-old man was taken in for questioning folowing reports that a serial flasher was on the loose near Birchwood. Police had received at least 11 reports of a flasher in
BRENT Grose expects a tough Super League test against Harlequins and does not remember much about the 19-12 win at The Stoop in March despite starting the game on the left wing. The former Cronulla Sharks and South Sydney Rabbitohs star left the field
Last meeting: Quins 12 Wolves 19, March 3, 2007. Henry Fa'afili touched down twice with Martin Gleeson and Stuart Reardon also scoring, while Chris Bridge added a goal and Lee Briers landed a drop goal. Home record versus Quins in Super League: Played
A STOCKTON Heath woman will take to the roads on a very unusual trek. Catherine Birchall will use two-wheels to make her trip across the globe - and she aims to raise £250,000 in the process. Catherine, who is totally blind, is leaving her guide dog
IAN Brown will play Warrington Parr Hall in a special homecoming gig this autumn. The Lymm resident has been working on his fifth studio album, The World is Yours, with ex-Smiths bassist Andy Rourke and the Happy Mondays' Paul Ryder. The former Stone
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones has hit out at the council's new chief executive saying she shows "disrespect" to the people in the north of the town. And she has threatened to take up the matter at the House of Commons if she fails to get some answers
EMERGENCY services are fighting a coach blaze on the M6. Four fire crews and police were called to the fire which broke out on the vehicle carrying 47 passengers at 1.30pm today, Friday, at junction 20 near Lymm. A spokesman for Warrington police said
Students at Priestley College have impressively raised their game in making the trophies for this year's Warrington Business Awards. Warrington Business Awards 2007
Mention an Ann Summers party and the image that springs to mind is of a group of slightly hysterical women passing around merchandise of the saucy kind. Women in Business
GEOFF Platt helmed his Albacor boat to Fiddlers Ferry Sailing Club Kelsall Cup success on the River Mersey. Only two boats managed to fight the incoming tide on the return leg from Monks Bridge in Warrington to Penketh, with the Albacor finishing less
PAUL Cullen says Wolves have signed Michael Monaghan because he has the experience and organisation skills to link up with Lee Briers and guide the side when the skipper is absent. Wolves have often struggled when Briers has not been on the field in
STEVE Pickersgill and Andy Bracek are the two players to miss out on Wolves' 18-man squad for the home match against Harlequins on Saturday. Paul Wood is included and looks set to make his first appearance since suffering a knee ligament injury in March
PAUL Cullen has admitted that Saturday's home match against Harlequins is 'very similar' to their must win game against Salford two weeks ago. Wolves did not shy away from saying that they had to beat Salford at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium - and they
WOLVES' under 21s will host Harlequins at Wilderspool on Saturday at 2.30pm. The under 18s travel to Hull on Saturday, with some of the squad back on club duty after representing Lancashire under 18s in their 34-16 victory against Yorkshire at The Halliwell
PRIESTLEY College is celebrating again this week after being named a beacon of excellence'. Following an outstanding' Ofsted inspection report the college at Loushers Lane has been awarded learning and skills beacon status. It will now be championed
FOUR members of Warrington Gymnastics Club won gold medals in a novice competition staged in Hartford at the weekend. More than 20 Warrington gymnasts took part in the event and Kia Simpson took gold on the floor and bronze on the vault in the under
WARRINGTON Rowing Club had winners in six events as they hosted the prestigious Ball Cup for the second time in four years. The regatta is one of the oldest events on the junior calendar and is aimed at new rowing clubs and schools. More than 150 rowers
A PIONEERING charity is celebrating after gaining cash that will keep it running for another year. TalkDon't Walk has secured funding to carry on its service to help reduce the number of young people running away from home. The scheme is the only one
THE parish priest of St Peter's Church in Oughtrington plans to swim with the sharks at the Blue Planet Aquarium to help raise funds for the Mothers Union. Father Michael Burgess, who not only preaches at Oughtrington and Warburton, but is also a governor
WARRINGTON Wizards remain unbeaten in the Conference National ahead of Sunday's home game against Cottingham Phoenix but head coach Danny Lima was not impressed with his side's performance at Leeds Akkies. Wizards host Cottingham, of Hull, at Wilderspool
THEY break into homes and snatch precious belongings, so is it right to let convicted burglars escape jail? It is, according to new plans by the Government in which thousands of burglars and shoplifters will be given community punishments to ease prison
THE race for honours in the Warrington Junior Bowls League is getting tight following Saturday's results. Joint leaders in Division Two of the advanced league, Ben Morley and Lauren Bush, went head to head with Ben managing to secure a 21-15 victory.
THREE Warrington girls' rugby league teams still have their sights on a trip to Wembley in the Carnegie Champion Schools Tournament. Cardinal Newman High School's year 10 team, the Warrington Sports Personality Under 16s Team of 2006, are through to
WARRINGTON Sports Personality of the Year John Nicholls recorded a 21st successive Cheshire Athletics Championships victory on Sunday - but he was not entirely satisfied with his performance. The Stockton Heath shot put star, who also won the Warrington
Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association Warwick Lowe Trophy fourth round fixtures for Sunday, 11am start. St Oswalds A v Alford Hall A at Pierpoints, Saracens Head v Tetley A at Grange, Croft v Cadishead Cons at Tetley Walker, St Josephs v Pierpoints
PAUL Cullen has told the Warrington Guardian that Chris Bridge will not be considered for selection until he can rid himself of the injuries that have plagued him during the first half of the season. Bridge started the year as Wolves' first-choice stand
PAUL Cullen has thanked fans for the support offered to Mike Cooper during his time in intensive care. The young forward is gradually starting to recover in Warrington Hospital after a blood clot and pneumonia followed a double leg fracture last week
WOLVES fans can leave their messages of support here for young Wolves prop Mike Cooper, who is now out of hospital and recovering at home. The 18-year-old up-and-coming star ended up in the intensive care unit at Warrington Hospital on Sunday, May 6
BRENT Grose hopes to hold on to the left centre position as Wolves aim to complete their first double of the season against Harlequins. The Australian has enjoyed working in a successful left-sided combination with Vinnie Anderson, Paul Johnson and Richie
