THE minister backing the town's bid for two new bridges today signed a £158million growth deal with the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership. Greg Clark, minister of state for universities, science and cities, carried out the procedure
FAMILIES in Great Sankey received a boost after a new children’s centre opened its doors on Monday. The former Great Sankey Primary School building on Liverpool Road has been described as a 'one-stop shop' for families and their children aged 0 to five
A TEACHER who introduced more than 2,000 children to school life in Latchford has died. Barbara Eaton Lawrence taught at the former Bolton Infants School in Latchford and died last month at Three Bridges Care Home in Latchford, aged 89. Her
NEW Crosfields ARLFC head coach Tony Benson has been to Belgium to cast an eye over the nation’s top talent. As well as his commitments with the Warrington outfit, Benson joined forces with the burgeoning Belgium operation in November as the national
Youth support on agenda RESIDENTS gathered in Appleton on Tuesday to discuss how the community can come together to support young people in the area. The Broomfields Youth Project (BYP) and officers from Warrington South NPU put on the meeting
A CHARITY supporting bereavement services will be launching a year of events marking their fifth anniversary with a ladies open bowling competition this month. Harry and Co will be hosting the event at Bewsey Park, Troutbeck Avenue, on March 29
SEVENTEEN schools in the town are set to go green after signing up to Waste Week. The national campaign was launched to raise awareness about the importance of reducing the amount of waste going to landfill. Pupils will complete a range of
A READER believes he may have had a rare sighting of an otter catching fish along the Bridgewater Canal. Barry Lennox, from Grappenhall, spotted the animal while walking his dog close to the junction of the A56 and Denbury Avenue near a boat which
LYMM golfer Tom Murray recorded level par in his opening round of the Joburg Open in South Africa this morning. The 25-year-old teed off at 6.35am, birdying the final hole to finish on 71 at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club during
A WOMAN armed with a two-foot iron bar and a sock containing two snooker balls has been arrested in Orford today, Thursday. Police were called to Small Avenue at around 1pm following reports of a disturbance. A 44-year-old was arrested at the
A NEW retailer has said a bad experience shopping on the high street led to the birth of her own maternity and nursing wear store. Alex Macleod set up the Pudding Club after giving birth to her son Dexter four years ago. She said: "When I was pregnant
CATALANS Dragons have included controversial Australian stand off Todd Carney in their 19-man squad to face Warrington Wolves at Stade Gilbert Brutus in Perpignan on Saturday. Carney, signed from Cronulla Sharks in the close-season after his contract
One in a series of articles checking out the careers of Warrington's sporting legends, who take a much deserved place in our Hall of Heroes SUNNY Lowry was a legend of the swimming world, not least Warrington Baths. Christened ‘Ethel’, Lowry
TONY Smith has named his 19-man squad for the trip to Catalans Dragons. Stefan Ratchford, Rhys Evans and Anthony England will all miss the clash in Perpignan on Saturday, 2pm kick off (UK time), with injuries. However, Matty Russell is back
IT is official. Research carried out by the Local Government Association shows the Coalition Government’s ’austerity’ drive has hit the poorest areas the hardest. Areas, including Halton, with high levels of need and deprivation have had their
WARRINGTON Wolves will be hoping to maintain their recent purple patch against Catalans Dragons when they visit France this weekend. Tony Smith’s side have enjoyed Super League doubles over their hosts during the past two seasons, edging it 26-
AS a regular user of the Latchford Lock pedestrian crossing I am worried about the lack of progress in making the walkways safe. The one at the east end of the large lock is ok but the remaining one at the west end which, admittedly, is not available
IT was showtime at Arbury Court Hospital in Winwick when more than 20 patients took to the stage to perform Aladdin.The panto was hailed as a success by staff, patients and relatives who flocked to the hospital on Townfield Lane to watch the show.Training
MICHAEL Monaghan is among several ex-Wolves employees plying their trade away from The Halliwell Jones Stadium this season – and he will pit his wits against his former club on Saturday. Joint club captain last season, Monaghan's retirement at
RAIN stopping play would not normally give many people reasons to smile at Wimbledon. But one of the last remaining traditional signwriters in Warrington cannot wait for the covers to come out as millions of people from around the world will get a glimpse
WHO knew the Fylde coast could be so wet and windy this time of year... ‘Prague! But can he do it on a February morning in Blackpool?’ At times it was every man, and woman, for themselves, but along with the others I travelled with from Salford
PICTURE the scene. You have landed in the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, the concrete jungle where dreams are made of. But you have only got one long weekend to see all the sights and tick all the boxes. Here are five things I learned during my
WARRINGTON Athletics Club’s James Gladman competed in the Sainsbury’s Indoor Games at the English Institute of Sport in Birmingham on Saturday, February 21, in the 60m hurdles against some of the best in the world finishing in eighth place in his heat
YOUNG sports enthusiasts had the chance to showcase their sporting prowess when Warrington Sports Academy and Shooting Stars Dance Academy hosted a sports camp at Callands Primary School last week.The youngsters turned their hand to a number of sporting
A SECOND major cannabis farm has been shut down in the town centre following an early morning raid by police today, Thursday. The haul is estimated to be worth around £500,000. Three men were arrested at the scene and are currently waiting
A WOMAN, who was inspired to go into teaching following the birth of her sister, has been crowned the Warrington Guardian's teacher of the month award. Laura Bell, who teaches at Woolston Sixth Form College, spoke of her shock after she was surprised
STOCKTON Heath Primary School pupils taking part in athletics lessons have been given a new lease of life following the arrival of new kit.The school, on West Avenue, received the new supplies following dedicated work from parents and organisations in
WOLVES are preparing to face two Catalans Dragons sides this week - one that has Todd Carney in it and one that does not! The controversial Australian, who had his contract cut short by three NRL clubs for off-the-field misbehaviour, is yet to
A TURKISH restaurant is anticipating a busy year ahead after re-locating just yards away from its Stockton Heath home.A La Turka, based on Victoria Square, has changed homes after management decided to move away from its two floor restaurant, in preference
CAN you top this celeb spot in Warrington? THE Hoff has been caught on camera grabbing a coffee to go at Starbucks at the Burtonwood services. Some star-struck staff at the services were able to bag a picture with the Baywatch actor David Hasslehoff
IT seems to be a great time for singer-songwriters at the moment.But for every Jake Bugg or George Ezra there is the likes of John Smith whose innovative style has helped pioneer a new acoustic sound and whose success has come not from radio play but
CHILDREN being a bit more tech-savvy than parents is perhaps not a new idea. But at Woolston Community Primary School pupils are learning the skills needed to know your tablet from your desktop as part of an after school club geared up to help
Music evening AN evening of easy listening music and folk music takes place tomorrow, Friday, in Lymm. Lazlo Baby, joined by Janice and Mick of Grassroots, will be performing at The Spread Eagle from 8pm. Tickets, priced £8, are available
A VERY regal affair was held in Grappenhall last week. Youngsters at St Wilfrid's Primary School in the village dressed to impress on Friday. They came dressed in their finest when a princes and princesses day was held in the school.
A COMMUNITY run in High Legh has proved so popular that is has sold out the 600 available places more than two weeks before the race. The 2015 High Legh Robert Moffat Memorial 10k takes place on March 1 and with two weeks to go more than 100 runners
PRICE volatility is a concern for business and consumers alike. People will often accept a higher price without risk, than gamble with a potentially cheaper option. Take the rationale for fixed-rate mortgages as an example. Businesses need
'TAKING the fear out of dying' is at the heart of a new forward-thinking project St Rocco's have launched.Over the next four weeks youngsters from St Lewis Primary School in Croft will be paired with patients at the hospice to help reassure year six pupils
MILLIONS are being spent on revitalising the north’s rail services – but passengers in Warrington are facing the prospect of travelling in revamped London Underground trains. Private operator Vivarail is understood to be reconditioning unwanted
OVER the coming months we will be speaking to the candidates for Warrington's two seats at the General Election - this week, UKIP's Warrington South candidate, Malcolm Lingley.Up until last March, the man selected as UKIP's candidate to claim the constituency
Winwick church receives cash boost A CASH boost of almost £50,000 had been awarded to St Oswald’s Church in Winwick. The grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund will help fund renovations to the south aisle roof which is badly infested with death
WARRINGTON Borough Council's campaign to oppose tolls on the Mersey bridges has taken a major step forward after 256 nearby businesses backed the move against the costs.Council leader, Terry O'Neill, wrote to organisations, including the Warrington Chamber
THROUGHOUT 2015 we will be celebrating the people who help make Warrington special.Inspired by the Humans of New York blog, we will be providing names to faces you may see everyday and telling their stories.NAME: Paul WarburtonAGE: 31LIVES: Stockton Heath
WARRINGTON Wolves will be without several senior squad members for the trip to France. Tony Smith’s side endured a bruising encounter against St George Illawarra Dragons in the World Club Series, with injuries to Anthony England and Rhys Evans ruling
