ROUGHNECK Riot's big 10th anniversary was always going to be ambitious with 12 acts in six hours over two stages. However with some of their favourite punk and ska bands warming up the crowd, everything was set for Warrington's finest to take to
STAFF at Beamont Collegiate Academy have been told they need to make improvements following a report by Ofsted inspectors. The academy, on Long Lane, was not rated as 'good' for reasons including the number of students who failed to achieve five
TWO Warrington Wolves stars were on hand to inform businesses how their involvement with the Wolves Foundation can make a real difference at last Thursday's community business patron event. Ashton Sims and Roy Asotasi joined representatives from
OFFICERS have issued a warning to parents following reports of a man acting suspiciously outside a Whitecross primary school earlier today, Monday. A man has been reported to Cheshire Police after he was seen trying to gain the attention of children
JOURNALIST, agony aunt and author Virginia Ironside, comedian Jo Caulfield and Terry Waite head the list of special guests for this year's Lymm Festival. There will be 11 days of events throughout the village between June 18 and 28, starting with
VODAFONE has started to roll out its 4G network in Warrington. The roll out means that all customers on Vodafone’s Red 4G plans will be able to connect to the internet more quickly, more reliably and in more places than ever before as part of a
GTBL B scooped the Warrington Snooker League Division Three title with a final-day 5-2 win against Penketh Tavern. A 10-match unbeaten run from Irish Club saw them finish runners up after Gary Fredericks' 52 break helped them beat Kings Club B.
A MAN has been fined after police discovered drugs hidden behind his genitals. Alanzo Edwards, aged 28, pleaded guilty to possession and was fined £75, ordered to pay costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £20 at Halton Magistrates' Court on Friday
I’m not well known for my cooking skills. In fact, you could say the lack of them is almost a source of humour in our family. But an invitation to go and cook with the rather dashing Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy was not to be missed, even if my culinary
EAGLE Sports continue their hunt for silverware on three fronts when they appear in the Warrington and District League Guardian Cup semi finals this weekend. Rob Hope's side, who face Byrom FC in the Liverpool CFA Challenge Cup Final at the end
FINALISTS became known in two Warrington and District League competitions at the weekend. Winwick will face Knowsley South in the Rylands Cup Final at Grange Sports Club on Saturday, April 25, kick off 2.30pm, thanks to their 2-0 defeat of Railway
POLICE bosses at Cheshire Constabulary have vowed to abide by a set of commitments to reflect the needs and expectations of residents. The launch of the We're Here promises by chief constable Simon Byrne and police and crime commissioner John Dwyer
IT had more than 2 million views, 27,000 shares, 6,000 likes and even had popstar Cheryl Fernandez-Versini tweeting about it. But now a competition to win a slice of the town's most viral cake has closed. Staff at the Chapelford Farm pub say
Land Rover thefts LAND Rover owners in Appleton have been warned to be on the lookout after a spate of thefts this month. Three vehicles, each being a Defender model of the car, were stolen from homes in Stockton heath and Lymm. PCSO Dave
LEE Briers says he has a selection headache ahead of Wolves under 19s’ clash with Leeds Rhinos on Thursday after an impressive win against Hull KR. Wolves ran in seven tries during a 36-16 win at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday. Briers
Warrington Wolves u19s 36 Hull KR u19s 16 WARRINGTON Wolves returned to action following three-week absence to gain victory over Hull KR in the Under 19s Academy on Friday at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Wolves opened the scoring in the 12h
HE played hopeless Barry Evans on EastEnders and is now back on the stage as hapless Moonface Martin but Shaun Williamson is no fool.The 49-year-old actor was on one of the country's biggest soaps for 10 years and worked with Ricky Gervais and Stephen
'You can teach an old dog new tricks' is just one of the messages an animal charity is hoping to spread across the town during National Pet Month. Throughout April, Warrington Animal Welfare is hoping to encourage residents to 'Open their heart to a senior
A weather warning has been issued for strong winds across the region this evening and overnight by the Met Office. The early 'yellow' warning comes into effect at 7pm this evening and stays in place for 24 hours. Westerly winds will become
THE average British motorist could buy a family home with the money they spend on car care over a lifetime, according to a new survey. Drivers will spend a staggering £189,416.64 on motoring in their lifetime – that’s over the £179,492 needed to
A COUPLE have pleaded not guilty to stealing from Boots in Warrington. Kevin Powlesland, aged 56, and Lisa Evans, aged 42, both of Wellfield Street, Warrington, appeared at Halton Magistrates Court accused of stealing £60 worth of cosmetics from
PLAYERS, fans and the coach react to Warrington Wolves' loss against Huddersfield Giants on Friday. Post-match interview: Tony Smith: “There was a massive difference between us in terms of the kicking game, but other than that there wasn’t
A HOST of Cheshire Martial Arts Centre students were in action at the SKA National Kata Championships at Birchwood Tennis and Leisure Centre. Paul Graham, 8th Dan Chief Instructor of Cheshire Martial Arts Centres, was present as youngsters Joel
JUNIOR Warrington rowers will represent the north west at the inter-regional finals this month after a successful outing at Eton. Warrington Rowing Club’s J14 coxed quad and J15 B squad took silver medals at Olympic venue Dorney Lake in the Oarsport
THE Conservative candidate for Warrington North has welcomed new figures showing 590 apprenticeships were started by people in the constituency between August last year and this January. It takes the total number of apprenticeships to have been
FIREFIGHTERS say a blaze in Padgate on Saturday morning was caused by a candle. They were called to Padgate Lane around 9.20am to calls of a house fire. Nobody was home, but they cleared the smoke from a blaze at the back of the home. A
TWO parish councils have boosted the campaign to scrap road tolls on the Mersey bridges at Runcorn for Warrington drivers after voting unanimously to back the move. Both Penketh and Great Sankey Parish Council, which each have a Labour majority
WARRINGTON North’s MP has received confirmation from the transport secretary that her questions on the viability of the HS2 spur through the town were valid during a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday. During her contribution to an adjournment
