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MORE of the action captured by Warrington Guardian photographer Ian Park.

WARRINGTON schoolchildren were running hot in the cold weather this week. Eighteen schools were represented in Cinnamon Brow CE Primary’s cross country race. Sam Evans, of Broomfields, equalled the course record that he set last year when he

Twenty years ago Warrington was rocked by an IRA bomb attack which killed two children in the town. March 20 marks 20 years since the 1993 bombings. Over the next week, we will be looking at what happened then through the eyes of some of the key people

Twenty years ago Warrington was rocked by an IRA bomb attack which killed two children in the town. March 20 marks 20 years since the 1993 bombings. Over the next week, we will be looking at what happened then through the eyes of some of the key people

A LARGE banner has been placed outside Twiss Green Primary School warning parents not to park within a restricted area.

CHARTERED accountants Styles and Co in Culcheth, have unveiled their new company website stylesandco.co.uk It was created using local talent designed by InHand Design and developed by JagSeven web consultants. The firm employs 20 staff at its office

CULCHETH and Glazebury Parish Council has donated £50 each to the 3rd Warrington East Culcheth Scouts and 19th Warrington East Culcheth Methodist Scouts in recognition of their work in the community.

GLAZEBURY community play area committee is holding a community planting day on Saturday, March 23, from 10am to noon. Work on marking out and preparing the ground for the play area will start soon.

THE litter bin on Culcheth Green, opposite Kirby Road, is being moved to Common Lane, opposite Sainsbury’s, at a cost of £100, Culcheth and Glazebury parish councillors heard at their last meeting. Parish waste will be limited to fortnightly collections

A STUDENT nurse has vowed to climb the highest mountain in Africa to help poverty stricken children. Shannah Moran, aged 22, from Croft, plans to visit an orphanage in Tanzania before she attempts to scale 19, 341 ft to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro

CO-OPERATIVE members in Warrington have awarded £486 to Culcheth Guides to buy new camping equipment. Jessica Burke, from the 7th Culcheth Senior Section, said: “Funding is becoming harder to secure so we were delighted to hear that we were successful

A MUMS and tots group has changed its name in Cinnamon Brow. Junior Drop In is now called Cinnamon Brow Toddlers. The group meets at the Church of the Resurrection and St Bridget on St Bridget’s Close. Parents, carers and children are all

ORFORD Park has been shortlisted in the final of regional building awards. It will battle it out against 41 other nominees in the project of the year category in the awards hosted by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. A winner will

A NEIGHBOUR from hell in Longford has been evicted. ‘Nightmare tenant’ Robert Miller, aged 47, of Ajax Avenue, has been turfed out after numerous complaints of anti-social behaviour. Golden Gates Housing Trust pushed for an eviction after residents

A WOOLSTON hair salon has celebrated its fifth birthday. Staff at the Hair Lounge, on Dam Lane, marked the occasion by hosting an open evening with champagne and food for guests.

POULTON North residents can discuss concerns with councillors at Cinnamon Brow Farm Club on Perth Close on Saturday. Clr Geoff Settle, Clr Graham Friend and Clr Billy Lines-Rowlands will be on hand to address issues from 9.30am.

TRY tap dancing to 60s music at a new class in Orford. For beginners, it runs every Monday from 11.30am to 12.30pm at Capesthorne Community Centre on Avery Close. The group is run by Davida Pugh, with everyone welcome. Call her on 07867 676859

FRIENDS and family are raising cash and awareness of Type One Diabetes after a popular Great Sankey man died from the condition. Stephen Shipley, aged 31, died on January 23 this year after being diagnosed aged two with a rare genetic form of diabetes

QUIZ council staff on the move to fortnightly bin collections at Fearnhead Cross Community Centre on Wednesday. Warrington Borough Council’s waste and recycling team will be on hand from 10am to 2pm to answer questions. Further sessions will

A FLOODED gate to Paddington Meadows is causing concerns to residents. Poor drainage at the access gate to the New Cut Lane canal footbridge and meadows means it is becoming blocked. It is used regularly by dog walkers. Concrete slabs have

THE council waste and recycling team are heading to Burtonwood this week as part of a tour across the town to answer resident queries about making the move to fortnightly bin collections. Staff will be at the Elm Tree pub, Chapel Lane, today, Thursday

THE karate club at St Michael’s Church, Burtonwood, are now taking new members for their classes on Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and Fridays from 6pm to 7pm for youngsters aged six plus. The first lesson is free and anyone interested should

PUPILS from Great Sankey High School will become engineers for a day as part of an event to encourage teens to study science, technology, engineering and maths. The Barrow Hall Lane school will be hosting a ‘Faraday Challenge Day’ which involves

STAFF and pupils at St Gregory’s Catholic High School have been celebrating after making it through to the final of a nationwide competition. Open to primary, secondary and special schools, the ‘The School We’d Like’ contest offers students and

KIND families are being called upon to host 11 to 13-year-olds from Mogilev, Belarus, during the summer who still suffer from the after-effects of the Chernobyl disaster of 1986. Organisers have found a short stay in the UK can boost the youngsters

A SPECIAL art exhibition was hailed a success by Penketh residents at The Olive Tree Community Centre and Methodist Church. The pieces on display were the result of 10 weeks of painting scenes from around the district through the Older People Engagement

A RECYCLING drop in session where you can find out more about changes to bin collections takes place in Westy on Monday. Westy Community Centre, on Bridgewater Avenue, is the venue from 10am to 2pm.

STAFF at a Dallam distribution centre showed how raising money for a good cause was a ‘peace of cake’. The Asda base Warrington XDC distribution centre, on Dallam Lane, held a bake sale to help raise money for the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation

A LOWER Walton clinic has been handed top awards for its work. Alba Chiropractic Clinic, on Chester Road, has picked up the Clinical Management Quality Mark (CMQM) as well as the Patient Partnership Quality Mark (PPQM) by The College of Chiropractors

BEING barred took on a new meaning for one pub landlord in Stockton Heath who turned bard to thank a design company for its refurbishment. Tony and Ceris Shadwell, landlord and landlady of The Red Lion, on London Road, decided to show their gratitude

ALEXANDRA Smith is hoping to see more than just stars and stripes when she heads off to New York to study. The 22-year-old has won a scholarship at the renowned New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, which has an alumni which includes Lost actor

PICK up a bargain or make some space with a spring clean at a table top sale in Latchford on Saturday. Latchford Baptist Church, on Loushers Lane, will be hosting the event with stalls selling cakes, household goods, nearly new baby and children

GREEN champions in Lymm have been rewarded at a new awards ceremony. The winners of Low Carbon Lymm’s first Climate Week awards winners have been announced ahead of a presentation at the farmer’s market in the village on Sunday. Nick Rigg,

Best Contribution by a Community Group: Lymm Rugby Club for working together, across the age groups, to create a new plantation and wildlife habitat to the benefit of the wider community. Resident of the Year: Jo Yellen for her leadership of the

THE key positions for this year’s Lymm May Queen will be selected later this month. The selection day will take place next Sunday, March 24, from 4pm at Lymm Youth Club with roles available for May Queen, Rose Queen and some positions for boys.

JOIN Cotebrook Day Care Centre on Oughtrington Lane for a hot cross bun coffee morning from 10.30am on March 27. There will be cake stalls and a spring plant stall. Admission is £1.

A WALK around Grappenhall village takes place at 11am on Sunday. Meeting at the ranger centre off Statham Avenue in Lymm, the walk goes along the Trans Pennine Trail and Bridgewater Canal towards Grappenhall village. The nine mile walk also

SPORTY youngsters at Statham Primary School netted success at the annual netball cluster competition at Lymm High School. Their success now allows them to represent Lymm in the Warrington finals next Thursday, March 21.

ENJOY an evening of music and help raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice at the same time. Lymm Golf Club will host close harmony group Stepping Out for ‘Spring Fever’ featuring jazz and swing favourites on Wednesday from 7.30pm. For tickets call

Twenty years ago Warrington was rocked by an IRA bomb attack which killed two children in the town. March 20 marks 20 years since the 1993 bombings. Over the next week, we will be looking at what happened then through the eyes of some of the key people

children at a Grappenhall school have spent the past term raising money for the children’s ward at Warrington Hospital. The youngsters at Bradshaw Primary School held a range of events to raise cash, with staff from the hospital taking part in

2013 looks set to be Warrington band China White’s year. The group, featuring Ian Brown’s percussionist Inder Goldfinger, will top a busy 12 months writing tracks in LA with a live session for BBC Manchester on Saturday and an E.P launch and video

SINGERS can take part in a choral workshop from one of the country’s best composers. James Macmillan will give the lessons for all ages at St Mary’s Church on Buttermarket Street. Singers, from beginners to professionals, can explore a selection

A CHOIR will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the bombing at an international festival dedicated to world peace and harmony. The renowned Warrington Male Voice Choir will be competing at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Accompanying

A DAY of acoustic music will celebrate the six months of Warrington Music (WAM) at Warrington Bus Interchange. The event, on Saturday, April 20, will feature local favourites such as The Roughneck Riot and Kye Jones, and new acts such as The Ambersons

Week 10: 1, 4, 5, 16 no winners Consolation prize £25 exterma;

POPULAR classics from Bach, Schubert and Handel will be performed by the Northern Chamber Orchestra at a spring concert in Runcorn. Gifted soloist Anne-Marie Hastings will accompany musicians as they also play Mahler’s piano quartet. The orchestra

VIOLIN maestro Andre Rieu is bringing his new show to the Echo Arena Liverpool on December 22 as part of a UK tour. He praised the British people for their enthusiasm at last year’s concerts. He said: “We absolutely loved the UK tour. “

SHOWADDYWADDY are returning after a sell-out show in Runcorn last year. They have long been established as Europe’s most successful exponents of retro-inspired rock ‘n’ roll. The band had 23 top 40 hit singles, including Under The Moon of Love

Shoot from the lip COMIC Patrick Monahan is coming to Runcorn with a new show. The stand-up from Teeside, renowned for his anecdotes, presents Shooting From The Lip, at The Brindley Studio, at 8pm, on Friday, April 19. Having been brought

DEFEAT to St Helens has caused Wolves boss Tony Smith to re-think his attacking options ahead of the trip to Salford City Reds tomorrow, Friday. Following the 22-10 defeat, the 14th in 15 home games against the red vee of St Helens, Wolves’ head

JACKIE Edwards and Alf Peacock are the latest legends to be inducted into the Warrington Players’ Association Hall of Fame. Edwards, father of former Wigan and Great Britain international Shaun, attended the annual dinner at the Halliwell Jones

I ASKED a rhetorical question earlier this week. What has happened to the Warrington Wolves team that has scored points for fun during the past two seasons? After all, Tony Smith’s men failed to score in the second half at Hull Kingston Rovers

North West Youth Amateur Rugby League results: Under 18s: Premier Division: Ince Rose Bridge 24 Crosfields A 36, Wigan St Judes 20 Chorley Panthers 12, Wigan St Pats A 6 Orrell St James 18, Leigh East 18 Shevington Sharks 0, Blackbrook Royals 20

North West Men’s Rugby League results: Premier Division: Bank Quay Bulls 28 Ashton Bears 16, Haresfinch 4 Shevington Sharks 22, Halton Simms Cross 10 Farnworth Hornets 0, Roose 8 Clock Face Miners 24. Division One: Folly Lane 20 Heysham Atoms

North West Counties Amateur Rugby League results: Quarter final play-offs: Irlam Hornets 18 Leigh East 0, Golborne Parkside 68 Rylands Sharks 0, Dalton 18 Higginshaw 0, Blackbrook 30 Albert Park 18.

A COMMEMORATIVE book has been launched to mark the 20th anniversary of the bombing and help youngsters understand how ‘hatred and tragedy can be transformed into a legacy of hope’. Inspired by Wendy Parry trying to explain to her granddaughter

BANK Park will become a focal point to draw people to the town thanks to a £1.3 million investment. A new bowls pavilion and cafe, public events space and new toilets are all planned for the town centre green space. Councillors on the executive

National Conference League results: Division Three: Crosfields 16 Coventry Bears 16, Peterlee 6 Woolston 56. Fixtures for Saturday: Woolston v Blackbrook, Pilkington Recs v Crosfields.

Premier Division: Oakwood 1 Crossbar 6, Seven Woods 9 Walkers 3, The Howley Grange 2 P&S Eagle 3. Division One: Blackburne Arms 1 Bold Miners 5, Cronton Woodcutters 1 Grappenhall Ath 3, Ex Servicemans 4 Bank Quay 2, Prescot Argyle 7 Grange

Cheshire Football League results: Division One: Crewe 1 Greenalls PSO 2, Eagle Sports 0 Knutsford 0, Gamesley 0 Garswood Utd 1, Grappenhall Sports 3 Billinge 9, Pilkington 3 Denton Town 0, Styal 1 Whaley Bridge 1. Division Two: Congleton Vale

Warrington Darts League fixtures for Saturday, 7.30pm: Individual Merit Competition, last 32 draw: Preliminaries, at Original Wire: S Ralphs (Tet) v P Lloyd (PT), D Wilcock (Haw) v P Forshaw (All), J McGhee (PT) v K Waddell, Ralphs OR Wright

National Division Three North: Birkenhead Park 10 Harrogate 24, Chester 70 Kendal 7, Lymm 38 Bradford and Bingley 17, Percy Park 11 Burnage 14, Sandal 24 Billingham 20, Waterloo 19 Rossendale 14, West Hartlepool 22 Penrith 15. South Lancs/Cheshire

North West Intermediate Leagues results Cheshire Cakes Division Two South: West Park (St Hels) 2nd 36 Whitchurch 2nd 5, Liverpool Collegiate 2nd 20 Manchester 2nd 10, Glossop 2nd 41 Didsbury TocH 2nd 0, Warrington 2nd 54 New Brighton 2nd 0, Anselmians

Division One: Alford D 5 Monks A 2, Culcheth Sports B 4 GESM C 3, GESM A 2 Newton Social A 5, GTBL A 4 Irlam Catholic A 3, Irlam Cons 6 Roosters C 1, Newton Social B 5 Richmonds A 2, Penketh Tavern A 3 Alford A 4. Division Two: Alford B 7 Deaf

MOVING to a different spot in the same canal you are struggling on can make all the difference. Following last week’s abysmal match results on the Bridgewater Canal, it was a case of back to where the fish can usually be found during the winter

DANIEL Evans and Harriet Knowles-Jones capped off a phenomenal season by claiming national titles for Warrington Athletics Club in Birmingham at the weekend. For Knowles-Jones there was further joy, as she and clubmate Katie Brough figured in the

CYCLING from Paris to Blackpool will be a tough challenge for Steffan Latham but he says the face of his step son tattooed on his arm will drive him on when it gets tough. Seven-year-old Ciaran died of a cardiac arrest in April last year while

THE family of Johnathan Ball have spoken of the day their 'little angel' was murdered by terrorists. Aunty Eileen Latham, aged 50, of Northway, Longford said: “I can remember that day like it was yesterday. “Someone told me a bomb had gone

WOLVES never really had the answers to Saints’ energised defending in a disappointing night at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Nathan Brown’s men spoilt much of what Wolves were trying to achieve, with the pressure of fast approaching defenders causing

A DRUGS gang who were caught supplying cocaine to the town have been put behind bars for a combined total of more than 27 years. The group of seven men and one woman appeared at Warrington Crown Court on Monday after being watched by police between

WOOLSTON Rovers entertain Blackbrook in the Hattons Solicitors National Conference League Division Three this coming Saturday. Rovers will be looking to build on a promising start to the season that has seen them record two successive victories