ANNOYING buzzing in your ear? We may have what it could be within our round-up of the day's headlines. We kicked off today with the news a prolific driving offender has been jailed after being banned from the road nine times before. Read more
TO mark a week since the horrific fire which killed more than 60 dogs at Manchester Dogs Home, staff are calling on dog lovers to ‘hug a hound’ at 7pm this evening and post their selfies on the @manchdogs Twitter page. A spokesman added: "The
AT least one bike is stolen in Warrington every day, latest police figures have shown. Thieves snatched 1,485 push bikes in the town between the start of 2011 and August 31 this year - a total of 1,339 days. The bikes were worth a total of nearly £
A POPULAR community worker who lost her job in council cuts has found a happy ending after landing a new role.Sue Emery was made redundant by Warrington Borough Council in August after a career spent working in the community. She made a tearful goodbye
Gordon Baillie, head gardener at Arley Hall, says now is the time to tackle weeds as summer turns to autumn IF, like me, you’ve enjoyed more barbecues than normal over the summer then you may not have noticed the grass growing beneath your feet
COUNCILLORS were set to decide on plans to create new classrooms at an Appleton school last night.The council's planning sub committee were due to hear about the plans to make a new link building between the existing building and the year six building
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing the owners of possessions stolen from cars in Cinnamon Brow. The loot recovered by Cheshire Police is linked to thefts from cars reported on Ballater Drive on September 11. A day later, officers stopped a 44-year-old
LINGLEY Mere Business Park has extended its commuter shuttle bus service in a bid to create greater transport links for businesses and their employees working on the Great Sankey-based park.The Lingley Mere Development Company, a joint venture between
THE north west region will benefit from the economic activity arising from some large projects over the next few years. Infrastructure developments such as the Mersey Gateway and Carrington Power station will provide a welcome boost to the region
ENGLAND Academy have appointed new coaching staff for the upcoming tour of Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League, and England Youth have appointed their coach for the 2015 season. England Knights and Warrington Wolves first team coach Richard
A POLICE operation to stop contraband from being smuggled into Risley Prison saw three people cautioned for possessing drugs. Yesterday, Wednesday, officers from Warrington East NPU were on patrol at the entrance to the prison car park, and on
FIND out more about the creatures who come out at night on a guided tour.Moore Nature Reserve will be hosting a bat and moth night tomorrow, Friday from 7pm where you can find out about the different nocturnal animals who make the reserve home.The rangers
A CINNAMON Brow mum says that Children's Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) offers her disabled and blind son a sense of freedom.Alfie Bunce is a wheelchair user and the nine-year-old cannot walk, talk or feed himself.But when his mum and dad, Andrea and
HEAD to St Josephs Club on Meeting Lane in Penketh next month for an evening with female harmony trio Nylon Hearts in aid of the Penketh and Sankey war memorial restoration fund.The voluntary group behind the restoration will also host a raffle and stand
HEAD to the Shannon Bradshaw Community Centre's Friday night youth club next week for an evening of pool and football tables and Wii ganes. Everyone aged 12 to 17-years-old are welcome to attend from 6.30 to 9pm at the centre on Meeting Lane in Penketh
WARRINGTON Wolves fans can say a final goodbye to leaving stars at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday. Win or lose, the home play-off game with Widnes will be the final appearance in Warrington in primrose and blue for Michael Monaghan and
A SCUBA diver from Stretton was part of a team to lay a wreath and raise a flag on the wreck of a First World War ship to remember the 250 crewmen who died.Sophie Heptonstall, is a member of Hartford Sub Aqua Club and was one of a team of 10 divers who
AN award-winning apprentice from Grappenhall Heys has once again topped the charts after picking up a top prize at a prestigious awards ceremony. Former Warrington Collegiate student Ashley Terron fought off tough competition to be announced as
TONY Smith has named his 19-man squad for the play-offs clash with Widnes Vikings on Saturday at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Injury concern Chris Bridge is included in the squad, as are Ben Harrison and James Laithwaite. Wolves: Roy Asotasi
THE battle to find Winwick's best baker was hailed as a success.Thirty hopefuls took part in the Great Winwick Bake Off, facing the critical eye and taste buds of fellow residents.The event, which took place at Winwick Leisure Centre on September
WAR medals that were stolen 35 years ago from one of the north west’s most historic properties have been returned. The medals – awarded to Arthur Tylston Greg and Robert Philips Greg for service during the First World War – are now back at Quarry
CANDYSTRIPE Couture is providing the beautiful catwalk dresses for the second time this year on Sunday. Catwalks will be held at 1.30pm and 3pm, and music will be provided by Unit One Entertainment. There will also be entertainment by Soul
WE’VE teamed up with one of the north west’s four-star, award-winning wedding venues, The Park Royal Hotel in Warrington, to bring you everything you need to make your dream day come true. Held in conjunction with the Warrington Guardian and taking
DRESS up, dance, and commemorate the First World War on Saturday. Fearnhead Cross Community Centre is hosting the community event.Guests can enjoy live music, and are encouraged to come in military fancy dress. There will be an exhibition based on the
CONCERNS have been raised over controversial plans to build a fire station at a location named as a 'hotspot for emergency calls' in the town. The blueprints to start the building work at junction of Widnes Road and Marsh Lane in Cuerdley, have
DREAM Team picks Chris Hill and Daryl Clark will hope this is not the last time they are pictured together with the Super League trophy. The pair were named in the 2014 Super League Dream Team on Monday and highly-touted hooker Clark will join
THE town has been buzzing this week over whether mosquitoes or horseflies are at the centre of an annoying problem affecting residents across Warrington. Earlier this week Facebook and Twitter was filled with pictures of nasty-looking red bites
PENKETH High School student Kelly Chadwick topped off her season in style at the UK Youth Development League National Final in Birmingham. The under 15s Sale Harriers sprinter clocked a personal best in the 100m, finishing first in 12.19secs, before
TEN-man Orford sealed three points against Halton Borough on Saturday. The Warrington outfit were forced to play 65 minutes with 10 men after Sam Spencer was caught out in defence before saving the ball with his hand. Halton scored from the
ONE of the world’s leading publishers of military history is launching an appeal to mark the centenary of the Great War. Helion & Company – founded in 1996 by Duncan Rogers – has teamed up with the Warrington Guardian to ask readers who are
LYMM Angling Club’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday, October 20 at Rudheath Sports and Social Club. Doors will close at 8pm and memberships will be required and checked upon arrival. The meeting will include nominations for the
Wilmslow 3rds 48 Moore 2nds 13 A DEPLETED Moore side were unable to get the better of Wilmslow despite a strong second-hal performance. Moore started with only 14 players and one of the youngest sides to represent the club so were facing an
RYLANDS recorded an impressive victory in the Cheshire League’s top flight on Saturday, when they defeated last season’s double-winners. Despite missing several players through injury and suspension, Rylands established a commanding lead through
TONY Smith hopes a move to London will help continue Brad Dwyer and Glenn Riley’s development. Riley joins Broncos on a permanent deal for 2015, while Dwyer heads to the capital on a season-long loan. “We want them to play some rugby,” said
GREEN-FINGERED residents armed with buckets and spades made their way to Victoria Park for a giveaway.Warrington Borough Council's recycling team gave away free compost which had been created from the garden waste collection scheme run by the council.Clr
ON the back of progressing to the FA Cup second qualifying round, Warrington Town boss Shaun Reid has strengthened his side with the addition of a former Everton trainee. The Yellows knocked out higher-ranked Trafford on Saturday, with Scott Metcalfe
WARRINGTON Wolves’ injury worries have eased but boss Tony Smith insists it is ‘do or die’ time heading into a ‘derby’ play-off with Widnes Vikings. Chris Bridge, Ben Harrison and James Laithwaite suffered injuries in the defeat to Wigan Warriors
TONY Smith was rightly proud of his players’ efforts in another epic battle with fiercest rivals Wigan. Finishing the game strongly, Wolves came within a whisker of snatching victory that would have secured them a top-three finish for the fifth
WHEN man's best friend needed the help of residents in Warrington, thousands of you well and truly answered the call. Cheshire Dogs Home went into crisis mode last Thursday after a 15-year-old boy allegedly set alight the charity's centre in Manchester
A BUSINESS using mobile advertising in Padgate has been warned it faces legal action. Warrington Borough Council inspected the advertising trailer on Blackbrook Avenue following a complaint from the parish council. It promoted a taxi firm based in Warrington
A SCHEME to build a new food store in Lymm will go back before councillors tonight, Thursday.Developers want to turn the now derelict Rushgreen service station into a shop with 35 jobs and parking for 57 cars.And after visiting the site earlier this month
IT'S 65 years and counting for Tom and May Livesey, who celebrated their wedding anniversary at Longford Neighbourhood Service Centre. The lovebirds, who attend the senior citizens group every week, were treated to cake and a glass of port by Longford
I'M sitting in Queen's Gardens, still bereft from the night before, wandering how we managed to let Wigan bully us out of two points.Barely light, it's fair to say that most of Warrington hasn't risen from the Land of Nod yet so there&
WHAT does the man who has done everything do next? Python, globe trotter, writer, actor, author, film star, nation’s most loved man. Now Michael Palin is hitting the stage with a one man solo tour which comes to Manchester in September and
PROFESSIONAL skaters put on a display in board skills at Ramp1 in this picture by Tony Fennell, of Bath Street.If you have a picture that you wish to be considered for publication on the letters page e-mail it to vicki.stockman@guardiangrp.co.uk, or post
A BIRCHWOOD car thief, who teamed up with two men to steal and sell vehicles to unsuspecting buyers, is now behind bars. Anthony Hather, of Trefoil Close, Birchwood, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal motor vehicles, was sentenced to three
BLUE sky thinking from Kathryn Chapman, of Evelyn Street, who took this picture of the Town Hall on a sunny day.If you have a picture that you wish to be considered for publication on the letters page e-mail it to vicki.stockman@guardiangrp.co.uk, or
EACH week the town’s two MPs, Warrington South’s David Mowat and Helen Jones in Warrington North, bring you a round-up of what they have been up to. This week Mr Mowat talks about local democracy.EARLIER this summer I witnessed genuine local
THEY may all help put together one of the more famous plays involving a horse, but when it came to racing in Warrington, the war was settled on four wheels. The cast of hit National Theatre production War Horse came to town on Friday, swapping the stage
WARRINGTON Women’s Evening Bowls League Player of the Year starts on Tuesday, scratch 6.30pm. Section A, at OWM: K Galvin, E Gardham (Alf); I Reardon, L Smith (St Os); D Chapman, A Smith (Brk); U Hull, J Smith (Eag); D Cargill, MJ Reardon (Gr);
CAT owners in Great Sankey have been raising awareness of the dangers of anti-freeze poisoning after a spate of cases on the Briarswood estate have left owners 'traumatised and heartbroken'. Facebook group Chapelford Cats has been spreading the
A PROLIFIC driving offender, who has been banned from the roads nine times before, has been told he needs to 'grow up’ after being handed a 12 week prison sentence. Douglas Ward, of Palmdale Gardens, Great Sankey, pleaded guilty to driving while
