CANDIDATES for the marginal Warrington South seat were quizzed at a hustings session at Bold Street Methodist Mission last night, Wednesday - just 15 days before the General Election. Conservative's David Mowat, Labour's Nick Bent, Liberal Democrats
MORE than 90 per cent of parents will have been punching the air last week after receiving letters or emails their child had been offered their first choice of primary school. But others, including Orford mum Nicola Foley, now face the difficult task
THE mother of a hit and run victim has issued a plea for help after her son was mowed down by a driver in Great Sankey. Caroline Hughes, from Great Sankey, knows how lucky she is that her son has survived the hit and run but is determined to see
THIRTY volunteers from a Birchwood housing association picked up paint brushes to give Oakwood Neighbourhood Centre in Whitethroat Walk a lick of paint.The Your Housing Group team was supported by a team of four volunteers from Warrington Borough Council
CONSERVATIVE Chancellor George Osborne has announced his intention to remove tolls on the Mersey crossings – saving Warrington motorists £1080 a year. Under a deal agreed by the previous Labour Government, both the new bridge in Runcorn, as well
AN appeal to trace a suspected conman who is alleged to have tricked a bank worker out of hundreds of pounds will be broadcast on Crimewatch tonight. Earlier this year, the Warrington Guardian published an appeal for information after the mystery
AN Olympic torch bearer is set to take his anti-bullying message to Golden Square shopping centre this weekend. Former wheelchair athlete and Great Britain gold medal winner, Adrian Derbyshire, will be at the shopping centre on Saturday from 9am
WARRINGTON Town’s FA Cup run is already paying dividends for next season, says boss Shaun Reid. “You can’t put a price on the exposure the club’s got from the FA Cup,” said Reid, whose side reached the second round for the first time in their history
Sticky FingersFor fans of: Arctic Monkeys, Towers of London, The Clash DYLAN Frost was just hoping to make a quick buck when he went out busking one summer's night.But instead the Australian guitarist came away with a band.Dylan met Paddy Cornwall while
ROSES and St George's flags have been out in a Warrington restaurant. To celebrate St George's Day today, Thursday, Shelly's on Cairo Street in the town centre put in more effort than most to get in the spirit. Pictured is owner Michelle Butterworth
HILLSBOROUGH investigators have issued an appeal to track down a number of people who assisted some of the 96 Liverpool fans that died in the 1989 disaster. A number of CCTV images have been released - with possibly more to follow in the coming
IN this week's Warrington Guardian, printed today, Thursday, there was a production error in the printing of a Mr Smith's pull-out. The full version will be printed in full again in next week's Warrington Guardian, out on April 30. The Warrington
RETURN to the era of neon leg warmers, back combing and shoulder pads at Golden Square shopping centre to create your outfit for #RocBackTheClock raising cash for St Rocco's. On May 1, the Warrington Guardian is calling on residents to step back
AS we celebrate St George’s Day today, we want Warrington Guardian readers to pick what they feel is the best ever all-English Xlll to have lined up in primrose and blue. Mike Gregory? Adrian Morley? Parry Gordon? Who makes the cut in your St George
THE first time Andy McMahon visited Mr Smith's was on his 18th birthday - the last time he did was to tackle the blaze which led to the demolition of the site last week. The Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighter, based at Birchwood Fire
WARRINGTON Borough Council will be made up of 58 members from 2016. THE Local Government Boundary Commission has determined the increase from the current 57 members following its consideration of evidence and consultation. It means the commission
DO you have what it takes to inspire youngsters to learn teamwork and practical skills?1st Culcheth Scouts are on the lookout for a volunteer leader for the Cub group with members aged between eight and 10.Christine Housby, group Scout leader, said: &
EVERY year someone calls on the powers-that-be to make St George’s Day a national holiday - here are nine reasons that we think it's a great idea. 1. Day off work We would hate to give the impression that, here at Warrington Guardian towers
PULL on your cape and put on your crime fighting mask because it is almost time for Culcheth Community Day.The annual event will be held on the village green this Bank Holiday Monday with a superhero theme.Visitors will be encouraged to come in costume
CHRIS Bridge admits he is having to dig deep to find form in his testimonial year after missing out on Warrington Wolves’ pre-season through injury. The 30-year-old’s two tries in a loss at Wigan Warriors last Thursday were his first of the season
PROJECTIONS about energy shortages have been made for decades, with concerns about the sustainability of fossil fuels driving a slow but growing interest in ‘alternative’ or green energy. Although oil is relatively cheap at the moment it can only
AN Orford nursery has been shortlisted for a top industry award. Kids Planet Beamont has been shortlisted for the NDNA Investing in Your People Award. This new award is rewarded to nurseries with a motivated and happy workforce that is reflected
TWO men have been arrested following a raid on a home in Orford today, Thursday. The warrant was executed at a property on Statham Avenue. A 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply
IT IS one down and three to go for Lymm Rugby Club’s trophy-hungry under 19s. Capping a remarkable campaign, the Raging Bull North West Colts League champions are now preparing for three cup finals on successive weekends courtesy of their latest
RSPCA officers were stunned when they found this 15ft albino Burmese python in the town centre. The discovery was made before Christmas in a wheelie bin behind bars on Bridge Street. The animal was found dead but officers said it looked like
OVERWORKED? Underfunded? And under resourced? You would think that Cheshire Police were if you believed the media. In that case why were half a dozen police officers camped out for two hours on Smith Drive on Saturday morning waiting for
AFTER playing three games in six days, Eagle Sports remain in contention for silverware on three fronts. Ahead of Tuesday’s appearance in the Liverpool County FA Saturday Challenge Cup final against Byron at Liverpool FA Sports Complex, kick off
WINWICK go in search of their first Rylands Cup success in three decades on Saturday. They face Knowsley South in the final at the Grange, Latchford, kick off 2pm. Manager Brian Cookson, whose son James plays in defence for Winwick, hopes his
A FITNESS instructor has joined the team at a Latchford care village to help tackle the risk of the onset of dementia.After arriving to Belong Warrington, on Loushers Lane, at the start of the year, 27-year-old Aaron Williams has since launched an exercise
A TALENTED 10-year-old from Stockton Heath is keeping his feet on the ground after playing the lead part in Her Benny at The Brindley theatre.Finn Richards, who has been acting, singing and dancing on stage since he was four years old, impressed the 400
A BIRCHWOOD cadet is competing with 25 others to be chosen as a national finalist in the Duke of Westminster Award.Callum Thompson, a member of the 70 Croft and Culcheth Air Training Corps, will face a challenging four-day selection event in Somerset.The
AN APPEAL has been launched to help staff at a care home in Burtonwood to raise money to be able to afford to take residents on day trips.Events are planned throughout the year to secure donations for the the Old Vicarage Nursing Home on Fir Tree Lane.This
WITH just two weeks until May 7, we have produced a General Election A-Z of everything you need to know in the closing stages of the race for Warrington South and Warrington North. Aston Villa THE Prime Minister made sure to get mention of
Pavement problems A STOCKTON Heath parish councillor has called for the forthcoming ranger to address pavement problems in the area. There has been no village ranger since March 13 but it is a matter that was discussed at last Tuesday's parish
AN appeal has been launched to raise the additional half a million pounds needed to turn the town's youth zone plans into a reality. The Warrington Guardian is backing a campaign to raise the extra funds required to build the youth club from the
App launched by Winwick charity A WINWICK business is set to launch a new app on Apple to help tenants stay connected. Engage app will go live in Apple Store and Google Play on May 1. Bosses at Fortunatus Housing Solutions on Winwick Quay
WOOLSTON Rovers will not be treating newcomers Gateshead Storm as 'easy beats' in their preparations for Saturday's National Conference League Division Three clash at Monks Sports Club, kick off 2.30pm. Storm have conceded an average 51 points
BOTH young and old are expected to be hit with carnival fever later this year when the annual festival makes its return to Winwick. With just months to go until Winwick Carnival kicks off, the committee tasked with making the fun fair bigger and
WITH just two weeks left until the General Election, candidates in the town are ramping up their campaign efforts - but also preparing to do battle on May 7 are takeaways in the town. The results for both constituencies in the town are not set
RICHARD Agar expects Leeds Rhinos to target Warrington Wolves’ edges when the sides meet in Super League Round 12 on Friday. Wolves are the only team to beat Leeds so far this season, with the league leaders winning six on the bounce since defeat
