A 79-YEAR-OLD former factory worker died in a Grappenhall nursing home following exposure to asbestos during her days doing the job 'she couldn't wait to get out of', an inquest heard. Veronica Barlow, who spent her final days at Summerville Nursing
HAVE you been getting heartburn most days for three weeks or more? Does food seem to be sticking to your throat when you swallow? If so, the council is encouraging you to visit your GP as part of the national 'Be clear on cancer' campaign focusing on
If you’re thinking of proposing to your other half on Valentine’s Day, why not follow in the footsteps of some of your favourite Corrie characters and pop the question on the cobbles of the former Coronation Street set? To celebrate this special
VICTIMS of rape are set to get more support in Warrington after a key charity was awarded £330,000 to continue to offer vital services. The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre, based in the town centre, provides counselling, advice and information to
PRESIDENT Doreen Procter opened the January meeting by welcoming three new members. On a sadder note she announced the death of Barbara Pinkney, a loyal member of Newchurch for many years. Secretary Jean Riley followed Doreen with an account of
THE institute held its monthly meeting on January 8 at when their president, Mrs Hazel Harkins, thanked everyone for their Christmas gifts which had been gratefully received by Hollins Park Hospital. Seven resolutions for 2015 were presented and
PRESIDENT June Bellis welcomed members and visitors to the meeting and wished everyone a happy, healthy New Year. Several members were absent owing to illness and were sent good wishes. Thanks were extended to everyone who helped to provide an
“SUMER Is Icumen In”. What a way to start the January 2015 meeting of Whitley WI on a cold winter’s night. This mid-13th century rota song was sung by our guest speakers John and Ailsa Booth, who then continued to entertain members with a musical
WE STARTED the new year in style with a lunch at the Fir Grove Hotel. At the January meeting our new president, Maralyn Barlow, wished everyone a Happy New Year and welcomed two new members. Following the usual notices, we were entertained
ORGANISERS of a scheme, which has seen classic Warrington Wolves games played with former players providing the commentary, have so far described it as a success. State of Mind, which was set up to improve the mental health of rugby league players
OUR re-elected president, Karen Young, welcomed 40 members and two visitors to our January meeting. Following the singing of Jerusalem, Maureen Bird was thanked for the plant on the president’s table. This was later given to Freda Williams who
A former semi-pro footballer from Warrington who was jailed as a teenager for the screwdriver murder of an 18-year-old man has failed to have his earliest release date brought forward. Sibongiseni Majola, aged 24, killed Stuart Lowe by stabbing
Oliver! Altrincham GarrickI CAN remember as a child being absolutely petrified of the Bill Sykes character in the big screen version of Oliver! A tribute, of course, to the considerable acting skills of the late Oliver Reed, who was far more than just
WARRINGTON Speakers Club January Meeting was held recently at the Village Hotel. The theme for the evening was ‘Inventions in History’ with president John Hill telling us the story of Ken Wood who invented a simple electric food mixer that went
THEY say that art imitates life but it was the other way around for Liam Mower.He was just 12 when he made his big break as Billy Elliot in the West End musical.But Liam's journey shares more than a few parallels with the character of Billy Elliot, played
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy has been forced to apologise to Golden Square staff after a smoke bomb he let off caused an evacuation of the shopping centre. Cheshire Police said that after questioning a group of youths following a CCTV appeal in the Warrington
THE strength and determination of courageous teenager Molly Beechall during her fight to beat cancer did not go unnoticed by staff and students at the college where she studied. Since her death earlier this month, many at Warrington Collegiate
FIREFIGHTERS had to give a man first aid after a small fire inside a microwave on Sunday. Crews were called to the blaze on Troutbeck Avenue in Bewsey at 2.20pm but found the flames had already been put out when they arrived. A Cheshire Fire
IT is hard to imagine comedian Arthur Smith as a young boy.The 60-year-old made his name as a loveable grouch in BBC's Grumpy Old Men where he and the likes of Jeremy Clarkson and Bob Geldof would put the world to rights with moans about everything from
A MAN has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving after police received reports a car was seen driving at pedestrians on a pavement in Warrington town centre. The car was traced by CCTV operators and eventually stopped on Manchester Road
THE new principal of Warrington Collegiate says she feels privileged to have experienced such an exciting and diverse career.But, as she steps up to her first headship, Nichola Newton acknowledges the challenges ahead but has confidence that the college
A charity has called for a ban on junk food television adverts before the 9pm watershed after new research showed parents are being hounded by their children to buy the unhealthy products. The study by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) found that
MIKE Cooper has this morning confirmed reports that he will not feature for St George Illawarra Dragons in the World Club Series clash with Warrington Wolves at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday, February 20. The 26-year-old Warringtonian established
RUNNERS at the Warrington Victoria Park parkrun marked the event's one year milestone by putting on their running shoes.Organiser Tony Carroll said he was 'blown away' by the hundred runners who turned up to the 55th event in the series on Saturday.He
The violent histories of 32 abusive partners who live in Cheshire have been revealed using Clare's Law, latest figures show. According to an investigation by the Press Association, 32 applications were successfully made by someone wanting to find
SEXUAL offences are on the increase in Cheshire, according to latest crime figures, with the highest number recorded nationally since 2003. However, crime was down overall by eight per cent in the county, the third largest reduction in crime across England
MORE than one thousand residents in the town have joined the fight against dementia. Around 1,200 people have signed up to become a dementia friend as part of a national campaign to support people with the condition. Dementia Friends was set
THE fate of an 'illegal' pub conservatory at the King's Head is set to be decided on Wednesday night. Warrington Borough Council will decide whether to grant retrospective planning permission for the rear conservatory at the pub on Winwick Street. It
With frosty mornings and snow sweeping across the country, it may feel like there is no sign of winter ending - but nature experts say spring is already on the way. Sightings of snowdrops, hazel catkins and even ladybirds and butterflies have been
A TEENAGER arrested for joyriding has been banned from driving for 12 months - despite not being old enough to get behind the wheel in one year's time. Two teenagers, who stole a car which triggered a high-speed chase with police, have made their
FOLLOWING a headline set at Manchester's Summer in the City festival and a tour with Warrington's Starsailor, indie legends James are coming to Delamere Forest.The band, who wrote the hits 'Sit Down' and 'She's A Star', will be performing as part of the
A BROKEN man has set up camp outside a legal firm in the town centre to fight his battle to ensure sexual offenders do not receive court representation. The man, who did not wish to be named, says he knows three children who have been sexually
ST Rocco’s Hospice is staging a free supper for carers and patients along with entertainment on February 13. The ‘Friday night hot pot supper’ provides the chance for those attending to meet others, relax and socialise, while of course enjoying
THE new vaping areas at The Halliwell Jones Stadium were used for the first time in Sunday's double header. As previously reported in the Guardian, the Wolves reversed its ban on smoking to allow e cigarettes at home games. Although on Friday
COMPANIES wanting to run Warrington's new business incubator are being invited to tender for the work. The £8.5million building, in the town centre, is set to be completed by June and ready to open in September. Warrington Borough Council has
THE Conservative candidate for Warrington North has again raised his ‘fears’ for the NHS if Labour tops the General Election in May. Richard Short discussed the effects of cuts to the service with chairman of health body Warrington CCG, Dr Andrew
SELECTING Matty Russell for Super League action before his teeth are fixed would be a risk, says Warrington Wolves boss Tony Smith. The 21-year-old full back had temporary porcelain teeth knocked out for the second time in 12 days when he copped
WARRINGTON Wolves have joined a string of fellow Super League clubs by becoming an associate member of the Parliamentary Rugby League Group. The side joins Wigan Warriors, Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR, as well as Championship outfit Batley Bulldogs
A 22-6 home defeat to Toulouse by a mainly young Warrington Wolves side was put into context by head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith. He praised the talent and courage on show by a Warrington team that kept the French champions to 10-6 until the
