FORMER Warrington Wolves forward Noel Lightfoot has died, aged 64. His funeral will take place at St Elphin's Church on Tuesday at 11.15am. Former roofer Lightfoot made 15 appearances for Wolves' first team between 1971 and 1972. The back
GARY Wheeler has signed for Warrington Wolves. The 25-year-old stand off, who can also operate at centre and wing, joins from St Helens on a one-year deal. Injuries, mainly unrelated, have blighted Wheeler’s career so far, hence his release
EVERYTHING about Gerard Way's debut solo album evokes times gone by.The over-saturated, out of focus images on the artwork of Hesitant Alien gives it that retro feel and the music itself might bring memories back of 'Generation X' bands like
A HOWLEY nail artist has been enjoying success after helping Great Britain clinch a brace of medals at a European competition. Rianne Chester, aged 21, won silver at the EuroSkills in Lille for her nail work. The event sees young apprentices
Edge of Tomorrow (12)TOM Cruise saves the day in Edge of Tomorrow. He always does.But what is interesting about Doug Liman's sci-fi action film is that the actor plays against type.A far cry from his usual heroics, Cruise portrays the cowardly William
A WHITTLE Hall councillor is calling on residents to make their feelings clear over the need for a new health centre in Chapelford. Clr Faisal Rashid is urging readers to contact the town's watchdog Healthwatch Warrington over delays with the new
SHE may be just seven but Siena Spiro is already a rising star of the silver screen.The St Matthew's CE Primary School pupil has a small role in '71, a gritty film about The Troubles in Belfast which is in cinemas now.Siena, a member of Little
THE Warrington Guardian has been rubbing shoulders with royalty today after the wife of Prince Edward visited the town. Check out our coverage of the royal visit below and plenty more of our top stories. 1. HRH Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, visited
HER royal visit was a long-time coming but HRH Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, said she was impressed by the Peace Centre and its work on conflict when she toured the facilities today. The wife of Prince Edward, who is the Queen's youngest son,
POLICE are investigating after a 13-year-old girl's iPhone was stolen while she played with friends on Dakota Park. The incident happened at 6.10pm on Monday. Warrington West NPU said the phone was taken from the victim's cardigan which had
RETRO children's TV icon Basil Brush is coming to Warrington.The Full On Fox Tour will see the mischievous and quick witted performer visit the Parr Hall for two family shows on April 26, 2015. He has been entertaining youngsters and grown-ups alike
THREE Warrington Athletics Club teams won medals in the North of England Cross Country Relay Championships. The under 11s girls opened the day at Graves Park in Sheffield with silver, the under 13s boys went one better with gold before a big surprise
MEET our dog of the week, the gorgeous border collie pup Lucky.Aged four months, he is adored by staff at Cheshire Dogs’ Home, who will miss him when he’s adopted. Lucky is good with other dogs and is very friendly and affectionate. Like all
NETWORK Warrington fare prices are in line with other bus companies, it has been claimed.The executive board member for highways, transportation and climate change Clr Linda Dirir was quizzed on the changes to bus tickets in the town by Clr Judith Wheeler
ARE you planning a fireworks display to celebrate Bonfire Night in the Warrington area? If you would like your event to be publicised by the Warrington Guardian send brief details to reporter David Morgan at david.morgan@guardiangrp.co.uk
I BEGAN this review by describing Jack O'Connell as THE rising star of British cinema, before realising that, after witnessing his latest accomplished performance, his stock has already bubbled over. In Belfast-set military thriller 71, O'Connell
LAST Tuesday I was bobbing up and down during question time and failing to get called. That’s part of an MP’s life. You spend a lot of time making speeches and asking questions but even more hoping to be able to speak and not managing it.
MOTORISTS are facing four weeks without a busy road in the town while crucial improvements on underground water pipes take place. Ellesmere Road will be closed from its junction with London Road to Egerton Street, from October 27. Access and
A WARRINGTON Collegiate student has been shortlisted for a national radio award just six months after the Winwick Road college hit the airwaves.Daniel Miller, who is studying interactive multimedia, was instrumental in helping the college set up W.A.C
WOOLSTON Rovers have appointed former Warrington and Great Britain star John Fieldhouse as their new head coach for the 2015 season. Fieldhouse, who also played for Widnes and St Helens after an eight-year stint at Wolves, will take up the role
CROSFIELDS are looking for a new head coach ahead of the 2015 season. The Great Sankey club, who were recently presented the RFL’s Community Club of the Year award for 2014, have an opportunity for a new head coach to lead the first team in Division
Rossendale 32 Lymm 28 LYMM fell short of a win but came back strong to claim two bonus points against Rossendale in National League Three North on Saturday. The Crouchley Lane men found themselves 20-7 down at half time, a Cormac Nolan try
THE second Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards will be handed out in a variety of categories next week.We are keeping the names of the nominees under our hats until the night but they come from across Warrington.And each and every one of them are deserving
ONE year on from taking over the helm of Beamont Collegiate Academy, principal Andy Moorcroft says he has faith that, this year, the school will continue to improve and emulate the success of the previous academic year. Staff and students at the
A ROYAL visitor helped the fifth birthday bash at a Warrington charity. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, visited Brainwave in Birchwood this morning, Wednesday, to join the celebrations. The wife of Prince Edward met supporters and staff at the
A LAST-GASP goal by substitute Ethan Barsdell earned a dramatic 3-3 draw for Warrington Campus men’s football seconds in their season opener against UCFB Burnley, writes Ashley Thornton-Jones. The Cheshire side found themselves three goals down
HEARING about the horrors of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh was the moment a former Priestley College realised urgent changes are needed in the fashion industry. Charlotte Instone, from Lymm, watched the TV with shock as the media
Warrington 23 Wilmslow 45 WARRINGTON suffered their heaviest defeat of the season as Wilmslow outscored them by six tries to three in North West One on Saturday. Wilmslow were never behind but tries from Zak Lythgoe, Kieron Hughes and Andy
KEEPING the doors open to the Warrington Guardian’s charity of the month is a never-ending battle for its team of staff and volunteers.Home-Start Warrington, which does not receive any Government funding, relies on generous donations from the community
PENKETH High School pupil Elly Hill fulfilled one of her lifetime ambitions when competing in the Horse of the Year Show at the NEC Arena in Birmingham. Hill, aged 14, qualified for the finals through the Search for a Star programme, in which she
Lymm 2nd 55 Blackburn 2nd 12 LYMM delivered their best performance of the season as they swept past league leaders Blackburn 55-12 in Standish Media Services Division One. Lymm thought they were in for a tough afternoon when the top-of-the-table
ENERGETIC youngsters at Woolston Primary School put their fitness and sports skills to the test in bid to tackle obesity and boost fitness.Active week was hailed a success by teachers, who hosted a range of activities and health and nutrition classes.Pupils
Wirral 3rd 25 Lymm 3rd 5 LYMM thirds failed to build on the previous week’s first win of the season against Sandbach, suffering defeat at Wirral in Division Three South on Saturday. The away side went down to 14 men in the first half after
