YORK City Knights have signed Warrington Wolves' Italian World Cup player James Saltonstall on loan, potentially for the rest of the season. The 20-year-old had spent some time with Bradford Bulls, and featured in 19-man squads with Wolves last
SIX games into his Wolves career Matty Russell has secured an improved contract that will keep him at The Halliwell Jones Stadium until the end of 2017. The 20-year-old, signed from Gold Coast Titans on initial two-year terms, is now on an enhanced
FOUR friends will test their golfing skills when they take to the green to raise money for Ethan Connolly, who was diagnosed with a lymphatic malformation shortly after he was born. Ethan’s condition consists of cysts around his jaw line, air way
POLICE are hunting for a man who exposed himself to Golden Square staff on Tuesday. PC Graham Davies, of Warrington Town Centre, has released a CCTV image of the suspected flasher. The incident happened at 3.20pm on Legh Street. Anyone
I’VE never thought too much on the type of things that get said during confession, but hearing a priest respond to an imminent death threat with the brisk riposte ‘that’s a startling opening line’ is an intriuging start to what, in the most part, is
GENEROUS staff at Chapelford Sainsbury’s handed over a large selection of Sport Relief dog toys to a local dog and cat rescue charity. Paws and Claws, which helps stray, abandoned and unwanted animals, said they were delighted to receive the donations
EVER stuck for something to do in Warrington and Lymm? We have devised an ideal day in one of the best 101 places to live in Britain. 9am Start out in Sankey Valley Park. Where else is better for an early morning walk with the dog? As well
A DROP-IN in session is being held by Connecting Cheshire to answer any residents’ questions about the roll out of broadband in the area. The meeting will take place next Thursday, April 24, from 4pm at St Michael’s Parish Hall on Chapel Lane in
CALLANDS Community Primary School was praised for having ‘clear strategies’ to tackle issues that were flagged up by Ofsted. The school, on Callands Road, had its first monitoring inspection on March 18 since it was graded as requires improvement
POLICE plan to crack down on drive-offs following a spate of people filling up their petrol tanks at the BP Garage on the Gemini Retail Park and driving off without paying. Extra police patrols will now take place in Westbrook after it was listed
PUPILS at St Philip Primary School, Westbrook, swapped the classroom for the kitchen to bake cakes in aid of a worthy cause. The youngsters held an epilepsy awareness bake sale to support Alder Hey Children’s Hospital’s Purple Wednesday appeal.
WINWICK Leisure Centre will soon have its own defibrillator on site. The community raised almost £500 to buy the life-saving equipment at a charity race night, organised by Ken Morley, on April 4. With a further donation from the Winwick football
She is so touched by tot’s story she raises £750 for Alder Hey Hospital where he is being treated A KIND-HEARTED woman has shaved her head to raise money for Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Callands Care Home resident Kath O’Toole organised
IT was Monday lunchtime, it was pouring with rain, and all around me were grim faces. Some were standing, others seated, many shaking their heads or muttering in frustration. Smiles were non-existent. Where was I? In the main Post Office
Bid to bring in restrictions at Harpers Road is rejected by council chiefs WARRINGTON Borough Council has rejected an application by residents for access restrictions to be imposed on Harpers Road. With growing concerns over obstructive
GET involved in an Easter-themed fun day in Woolston Park, today, Thursday. The Easter Eggstravaganza runs from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and features craft activities, games and prizes for children up to 11. It has been organised by Friends of Woolston
THE return from niggling injuries to Friday’s 19-man squad by props Roy Asotasi and Ben Evans along with hooker Micky Higham is some positive news for Warrington Wolves after Paul Wood and Simon Grix joined Ben Westwood in the wars as a result of successive
NEW clinics to offer information and support to anyone with hearing problems are to start in Woolston and Orford. The audiology clinics will run on the last Friday of the month at Orford Jubilee Park, and the last Tuesday of the month at Woolston
STAFF from the Stroke Association are hoping to help rugby fans beat the odds this weekend with free blood pressure checks ahead of Warrington taking on Widnes. One in six people will have a stroke with high blood pressure being one of the most
THE chairman of a world leading oil provider has secured the top prize at the Cheshire Business Leader Awards 2014. Charles Hewitt, of Rock Chemicals, based on Priestley Street, won the prestigious business leader of the year at a recent ceremony
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a dog attacked another dog in Bank Park. Officers from Warrington Town Centre NPU say a woman was walking with her pet, an Alsatian-Border Collie cross, close to the Town Hall. It was then attacked by
SCHOOL children have been shown hard hitting video clips of road accidents by fire fighters to warn of the importance of road safety. Cheshire Fire and Rescue visited Beamont Collegiate Academy, on Long Lane, to give a presentation on the consequences
YOUR help is needed to secure funding to refurbish Cinnamon Brow Farm Club. Officials have applied for community funding to revamp the large hall at the site on Perth Close. Engage Foundation Community Awards gives out cash to projects that
Poulton South Labour Party has announced its candidate for the local elections next month. Maureen Creaghan will stand for the ward seat. An experienced school governor, she focuses on working with young people and dealing with issues in the
NOT bananas, but everyone was in their pyjamas to celebrate a charity’s second birthday. Revamp, a not for profit organisation on Orford Lane, marked the occasion by inviting staff and users to wear pyjamas. They are also holding a raffle every
LYMM Royal British Legion hosts its annual bike ride next month in Lymm. The event takes place on Sunday, May 11, from the Pepper Street car park at 10am. All the money raised will go to the Lymm & District Poppy Appeal 2013/2014.
THE Houghton Weavers have been confirmed to play at The Spread Eagle in Lymm at the opening night of the Lymm Folk Festival. The festival is part of Lymm Festival to take place in the village over 10 days in June.
MILLINGTON charity The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust is asking budding Tiger Woods to join them for their annual golf day. The golf day will be held at The Mere in Knutsford on Thursday, May 22, with fundraisers hoping to beat last year’s £17,000
PUPILS at St Elphin’s CE Primary School showed they had the right ‘hattitude’ for Easter. They worked hard to create stylish hats for an Easter bonnet competition at the Farrell Street school in Howley and designs included rabbits, chicks and eggs
SCOUTS in Lymm camped out to raise money for Warrington’s homeless. The youngsters from the 4th Lymm/18th Warrington pack held a sponsored cardboard camp outside Lymm Methodist Church in February. Braving rain and gale force winds, they collected
LYMM nursery Kids Planet has been named outstanding in all areas by an education watchdog. Kids Planet Lymm, based on Eagle Brow, was named outstanding following a visit by Ofsted earlier this year. Clare Roberts, chief executive, said “I am
CHILDREN from across Lymm gathered together for an unusual competition in a new mathematical board game. The youngsters from Cherry Tree, Statham, Ravenbank and Oughtrington primary schools fought it out before the Easter break. They took part
Crewe FC 1 Eagle Sports 2 A LAST-MINUTE winner earned Eagle Sports a vital victory after a tight encounter in the Cheshire League’s Division One on Saturday. The sides went in level at the break after an uneventful first period, but the game
Garswood United 2 Rylands 2 RYLANDS produced an excellent performance to hold title hopefuls Garswood in the Cheshire League’s top tier on Saturday. The away side were missing several first team regulars, but still managed to put two goals
Moore United res 1 Lomax 5 LOMAX beat Moore United’s reserves in the Warrington and District League, a win that could prove vital in a battle to avoid relegation. Matthew Bush and Adam Deakin both scored braces for the visitors, while Matthew
Eagle Sports res 2 Egerton res 2 EAGLE held guests Egerton to a draw despite finishing the contest with nine men. Gary Moriarty and James Maher scored the goals for Eagle, while and Gareth Williams and Neil Wearing both saw red. Eagle
Rylands res 2 Gamesley res 0 RYLANDS bounced back from a defeat last time out by beating Gamesley in the Cheshire League’s Reserves Division. Haydn Fraser and substitute Matt Jordan scored the goals to seal victory. Rylands: Anderson,
Sidac Old Boys 2 Moore United 2 MOORE United booked their place in the Cheshire Veterans’ League Cup final following a dramatic penalty shootout. They established a two-goal lead when an opposition player put through his own goal after Brendan
A DRIVER caught behind the wheel more than three times over the limit after being spotted leaving a pub has been banned from driving for 28 months. Edward Cosgrove, aged 54, of Manchester Road, Woolston, had been boozing in the Original Wire pub
A HAYDOCK man is behind bars after waging a campaign of terror on a Warrington family he had loaned £1,000 for a holiday. Paul Joinson, formerly from Alfred Road in Haydock, gave his victim the cash with extremely high interest in August 2013.
Woolston Rovers A 8 Latchford Albion 30 WOOLSTON Rovers became the latest to fall victim to Latchford Albion’s unbeaten run as table toppers in North West Men’s League Division Two. A try from returning centre Cameron Davies gave Latchford
Peterlee Pumas 0 Woolston Rovers 38 ROVERS returned to action with a convincing victory at Peterlee Pumas in the Kingstone Press National Conference League Division Three on Saturday. Woolston opened the scoring after three minutes courtesy
Burtonwood Bridge 22 Widnes Tigers 27 BRIDGE’S winning streak came to an end on Saturday in the North West Men’s League Division Three match against Widnes tigers. Try scorers for Burtonwood came from Gaz Whaley, two, Joe Delooze, Billy Rowan
Rylands Sharks A 52 Mancunians 12 RYLANDS secured a comfortable win against Mancunians in North West Men’s League Divison Four. Sharks tries came from Chris Meacock, Daryl Devlin, two, Matty Ryan, two, Ian Ward, Sam Brinksman, two, and Jack
Burtonwood Bridge A 22 Runcorn 24 BURTONWOOD’S A team made their first appearance of the season in a North West Men’s League Entry Division defeat to Runcorn. Bridge tries came from Dan Crampton, two, Dave Lambert, Liam Kirkham, and man-of-the-match
Not quite the full Monty ... Travelling to Work tour marks the publication of Python star’s third volume of his acclaimed diaries ACCLAIMED actor, writer and comedian Michael Palin has announced his first one man tour, and will be taking to
FUNNYMAN Russell Howard has added extra tour dates for Liverpool and Manchester due to popular demand. The spritely comedian has added new dates up and down the country to his Wonderbox tour to cater to his growing popularity. The extra dates
Spring’s here, time to get outdoors. Simon Bax, from Bents, Glazebury, says why. DAFFODILS , crocuses and blossom…lots of things come to mind to signify the start of this fantastic season, but the milder weather is a favourite. It might not
A NEW base for start-up businesses is to be opened in Warrington town centre. These new images show what the £8.5million business incubator will look like. Sitting on the former Dallam Centre in Dallam Lane, the five storey building is part
With top TripAdvisor reviews it’s no wonder this is one of Warrington’s top eateries IF you want to indulge and eat in comfort and class look no further than Spirit. It is no wonder the restaurant in Latchford is one of Warrington’s top rated
A MAN has been cautioned for wasting police time after a hoax call was made to say someone was drowning in the canal in Stockton Heath. Cheshire Police has confirmed a 44-year-old man has been given a police caution. Officers responded to the
WORK to repair parts of the Thelwall Viaduct has been delayed and motorists now face delays until early June. The £2.5million project, which started in February, was due to be finished by May but more repairs to the concrete deck beneath the bridge
A NEW scheme means poorly youngsters in the town can now avoid making the trip to hospital. The Paediatric Acute Response Team (PART) treats and monitors under 18s who have illnesses including fevers, diarrhoea and urinary tract infections.
SPEED cameras in Warrington caught out more than 3,300 motorists last year, the Warrington Guardian can reveal. Lining the roads of Warrington, there are currently seven speed cameras. In 2013, the Winwick Road speed camera at the junction
