LEE Briers and Stefan Ratchford did not look in great shape after Warrington Wolves' home loss to Hull FC tonight. Stand off Briers, making his first start since returning from neck and calf injuries, clutched his left ankle in pain in the 67th
WOLVES’ five-match unbeaten run is over. Hull tonight became only the second side to record victory over Wolves at The Halliwell Jones Stadium this season. They did so with four unanswered tries after Wolves had extended their half-time lead
WOLVES still have it all to do against a much-improved Hull side. It took 30 minutes for the deadlock to be broken and when it was Lee Briers was the architect. His little grubber kick behind the defensive line was pounced on by Simon Grix,
Wolves: Stefan Ratchford; Joel Monaghan, Simon Grix, Ryan Atkins, Chris Riley; Lee Briers, Richie Myler; Paul Wood, Micky Higham, Chris Hill, Ben Westwood, Trent Waterhouse, Mike Cooper. Subs: Michael Monaghan, Garreth Carvell, Ben Currie, Glenn Riley
MOST teenagers want to be rock stars. But comedian Sam Avery almost did just that with his grunge-inspired band dBh (Dirty Blue Hook). The Liverpool comic shared his anecdotes about being a small fish in the big music industry pond at his Edinburgh
MASTER of the surreal Bill Bailey still cannot decide if the world is facing the ‘moral decline’ that doom-mongers are shouting about. But the West Country comic certainly has qualms with our cultural malaise of celebrity obsession and instant-gratification
A GREAT Sankey woman has managed to transform one of the worst day’s of her life into a business that helps brides on the happiest days of theirs. After being made redundant, Noreen Fernyhough, from Saxon Park, used her redundancy cash to set up
Warrington Art Group By Clive Stannard THE group brought its winter season to a close with a social evening which included supper and a guest speaker. At its penultimate meeting there was a demonstration by the well-known artist, Terry
LOVE her or loathe her Kerry Katona’s decision to be the face of a payday loan company was not the smartest idea. She’s supposed to have people to advise her – and clearly they were just thinking of her personal bank balance rather than the message
IT was when Peter Hoarty had to transform his garage into a music workshop that he decided enough was enough. The Warrington resident had a collection around 50 1960s valve amplifiers and numerous guitars...and they were beginning to take over
LIKE this if you hate death. Or if you love cute fluffy animals. Or if you’re against cancer. Or if you think child abuse is wrong. Unless you live in a monastery, there’s a fairly good chance that you’ve seen something like this on Facebook
BARRY Wike will be out with thousands of women painting the town pink on Friday, June 21. That is because he will be on hand to the many walkers who will be pounding the streets of the town to raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice at its annual Starlight
HITTING the road and touring must have felt like a tonic for former Marillion frontman Fish in June 2010. The Scottish singer had just gone through a divorce a month earlier and was recovering from a health scare which could have threatened his
WHEN worried parents tell their kids to keep away from strange men, they probably have someone like ‘Mud’ in mind. His face is grubby, his teeth are cracked, a pistol is tucked in his jeans and he is living rough...in a boat stuck up in a tree.
TAYLOR, Katie and Pete live in a safe and comfortable cul-de-sac protected from the outside world...so why would they want to leave? Proud and Loud Arts theatre company is coming to Warrington to present a surreal world where people with disabilities
QUITE aptly, Matthew Bourne’s latest production makes you feel like you are drifting into a hypnotic sleep. Watching the acclaimed director’s modern interpretation of Sleeping Beauty at Liverpool’s Empire Theatre was like experiencing a dream.
YOUNG ballet fans can get their first taste of a professional production with My First Cinderella, part of English National Ballet’s bid to bring ballet to young audiences. Created with youngsters in mind, the simplified version hopes to inspire
AFTER a sell-out performance of the ‘Calendar Girls’, Warrington’s Centenary Theatre Company are back in the limelight with ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’. The classic musical, made famous by the Howard Keel film, features infectious songs which
JAKE Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña play two cops who think they are invincible in David Ayer’s End of Watch. The pair wear their badges like a shield as they bust gangs in South Central Los Angeles. But they get in over their heads when they
FOLK punk legend Frank Turner is back and on fine form. His fifth album Tape Deck Heart starts with the excellent single Recovery which sets the tone with songs of growing up, heartbreak and learning life lessons along the way. With instantly
THE rule usually is that if you have worn a trend the first time around, then you must not pick it back up again the second time, usually when cool young hipsters are sporting the look. Well, varsity jackets and the college chic that emerged from
JUST two hours away on the train, our capital city is worth a visit any time of the year. Whether you are sightseeing, fancy some retail therapy or seeing a top show, London has plenty to offer – just ask one of the many Japanese tourists!
TAYLOR, Katie and Pete live in a safe and comfortable cul-de-sac protected from the outside world...so why would they want to leave? Proud and Loud Arts theatre company is coming to Warrington to present a surreal world where people with disabilities
SIMON Gregson was just a wide-eyed teenager when he was plucked from high school to star in the country’s biggest soap opera. He was 15 when he first appeared as Steve McDonald in 1989 in front of millions of viewers on the cobbled streets of Weatherfield
TWELVE months on from the Olympic torch and the Queen’s visit, we catch up with some LiveWire success stories as it marks its first birthday of taking over responsibility for libraries, leisure and lifestyle in the town... A DETERMINED man from
THE organisation responsible for libraries, leisure and lifestyle in the town marks its first birthday this week. And while there will be no Royal visit or Olympic torch to deal with this May, it has been a time to reflect for the bosses at LiveWire
SUFFERING a stroke will be a frightening prospect for any patient and their friends and family. The Warrington Guardian meets the dedicated team, led by Michelle Kidd, who help them on the road to recovery. WORKING for the Stroke Association
RESIDENTS on Bath Street have hit out at Warrington Borough Council for failing to consult with them over a new lap dancing club. Delicious is set to open on Legh Street after a licence was granted by the council, as revealed in the Warrington
AHEAD of this season, I heard it said from key figures many times that 2013 would be such an important year for rugby league. This ‘extraordinary’ season was supposed to be the one more than any other to showcase what the game has to offer, culminating
Marcus Arnold, from St Helens, took this picture of a swan landing on Sankey Canal in Sankey Valley
THERE has been much debate recently about the introduction of universal credit, the ‘Bedroom Tax’ and the reduction in the amount of money that the state gives to the most needy through our welfare benefits system. The Welfare State underpins a
THIS cute duckling is anything but ugly. Darren Moston, from Latchford, took this picture of ducklings at the Walled Garden in Grappenhall Heys. If you have a picture that you wish to be considered for publication on the letters page e-mail
IN reply to the letter published in Warrington Guardian, May 2, from Vicky Lythgoe headed ‘Taxi firm discrimination’. I write this letter on behalf of my mother, Jackie Tranmer, who relies on taxis to get from place to place due to being disabled
IN last week’s Guardian it was reported that the council is to erect 40 traffic cameras to assess the pollution effects of traffic in Warrington. The roads in Warrington are congested by poor traffic management by the council. Is this another ploy
CONSIDERING the outrage towards savage dog attacks on babies and young people in recent years, I was under the impression the Government had implemented laws to ban or confine ownership of these pit bull type dogs and stop them from roaming free.
THE story about the WBC bailout must have been the story of the week to all concerned as we could lose our bus company. It could happen if people do not use public transport. Use it or lose it as they say. Chester City Transport had similar
I WOULD like to express my dissatisfaction with the amount of small buses that travel down Old Liverpool Road routes at peak times. So many times I have been unable to get on the bus due to lack of room for myself and my son in his pram, sometimes
THE owner of the proposed strip club opening on Legh Street was quoted as saying that Bath Street residents did not object to the licence application. I would like to point out that we were not consulted about this application by the council or
THE residents of Penketh will appreciate the renovation of the canal footpaths from Sankey Bridges to Fiddler’s Ferry which is currently being carried out. I understand that as part of this project, the council is about to fence off the only remaining
IN retaining the Cock O’ The North Cup on Sunday, Lymm not only crowned an unprecedented unbeaten season of senior colts rugby but capped an incredible three-season spell. Playing for a maximum of four trophies in each of the three seasons, those
THE way in which inmates are monitored on release from prison is set for significant changes after the Government announced plans to recruit private companies to supervise offenders. The shake up will see low to medium risk offenders, unpaid work
FOLLOWING an article on May 2, the Guardian would like to make it clear that it was Clr Sue Gordon who organised the litter pick in Winwick in April.
AN annual parish assembly takes place on May 28, at 7pm at Winwick Leisure Centre. This will be followed by the general meeting which takes place each month with the exception of August and December. The public is welcome.
A CRIME prevention trailer has been set up in order to raise awareness of common offences taking place in the area. The trailer, on the Memphis Belle car park, in Gemini, will provide advice to residents on crimes such as thefts from cars.
SPEED enforcement carried out on Cromwell Avenue in April recorded 47 offences, Cheshire Police has revealed. Four traffic accidents were also reported in Westbrook in April with one accident reported on Cromwell Avenue and three on Europa Boulevard
POLICE have put a plan in place to tackle speeding motorists on Orion Boulevard. PCSO Steve Grady has said that he is looking to set up an operation with other departments, to target drivers in this area, who cause problems due to the manner of
THE first performance from the Burtonwood Well-Group Theatre Group went off with a bang. The group of performers, aged seven to 11, put on a show-stopping performance of Alice in Woodyland at St Michael’s Parish Hall. Following their successful
RUBY Doherty continued her recent success on Saturday, claiming the overall title of North West under eights’ champion. It follows winning the Cheshire and Merseyside title two weeks earlier. Doherty took silver on the floor and another vault
FIVE residents are in the running to become the next Winwick parish councillor. Voting will take place on Thursday, May 30, between 7am and 10pm at the polling station in Winwick Leisure Centre on Myddleton Lane. The seat became available
PLANS have been submitted for two signs outside the Sankey Arms, Hood Manor Centre, after an application was submitted to convert it into a GP surgery. Applicant Dr Ravi Elaprolu, from the surgery, hopes to transform the building into a modern
A YOUNG Great Sankey performer will be busking in Chapelford Sainsbury’s on Saturday. Phoebe Williams, aged 14, is raising cash to fund her summer project with the Youth Music Theatre UK, an educational charity that benefits talented youngsters
Great Manchester Run is next on the cards after dropping several dress sizes A GREAT Sankey mum has praised the benefits of running after taking up a new healthy lifestyle after difficult moments while pregnant Joanne Watson, of Liverpool Road
STARS of the football field and TV screens will come together for a charity match at Warrington Town on Sunday. Former Everton and England midfielder Peter Reid will line up alongside other favourites such as ex Manchester United man Mickey Thomas
ENJOY a flag day at Pyramid this half term. Culture Warrington are hosting a Samoan flag making workship at the venue on Tuesday, May 28 between noon and 3pm. You will have the chance to be rewarded for your creative skills, with the best flag
A TEENAGER who tried to smuggle pills into Creamfields in return for a weekend ticket has been spared a jail sentence. Gary Bellis, aged 19, was collared by police when attempting to enter the dance music festival on August 25, last year. He
EVERY game Lee Briers plays this season is a gift. Not just to him, but to those people who pay to watch the talismanic playmaker pull Warrington’s strings in midfield. Wolves came so close to losing the iconic half back to a neck injury, as
GRAPPENHALL and Warrington both have Cheshire Cup third-round ties on Sunday, June 2. While Warrington will host Birkenhead Park, Grappenhall will have to travel to Elworth. Other ties: Oulton Park v Northwich; Wallasey v Oxton; Brooklands
HULL FC arrive at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on the back of just one loss from their last seven outings. Only one of those victories, though, came against current top-six opposition, while the solitary loss was no disgrace as they fell 28-20 at
CARL Armitage and John Taylor won the Les Jones Invitation at St Oswalds. They defeated Phil Davies and Alan Manuel 58-54 in the final of the two-person team competition. The victors knocked out Charlie Bebbington and Larry Wells 59-45 in the
A COUPLE have said they feel like they are being penalised for ‘doing the right thing’ attempting to swap their home after new bedroom tax laws have forced them into a move. John Kitchen and girlfriend Michelle Booth, aged 22, found a smaller property
Culcheth Eagles u16 28 Runcorn Raptors u16 34 EAGLES left themselves with too much to do trying to come back from 26-6 behind at half time but acquitted themselves well only to be one score behind at the final whistle. Player-of-the-match
THERE is a reason why they call Old Trafford the Theatre of Dreams. Every young footballer who walks through the gates at Manchester United’s Carrington training complex dreams of walking out onto the hallowed turf, though many will never make
