TONY Smith has hailed one of his rising stars as a future Warrington captain. He was speaking after seeing 20-year-old Ben Currie play his part in an impressive 29-10 toppling of Leeds Rhinos at Headingley Carnegie. Wolves' captaincy role has
IT is great to see Hugh Bonneville return as the put-upon BBC head of values in Jon Morton's satire W1A. The Downton Abbey actor is brilliant as Ian Fletcher in the opening episode of the second series of the spoof. Fans of Jon Morton have
THE future of apprenticeships in the town is bright according to the new apprenticeships director at Warrington Collegiate. Employment has been a hot topic in the build-up to this year's General Election but Vicky Boulton-Clarke says apprenticeships are
A MAN suspected of covertly filming young girls in the town centre has been arrested. The suspect, who is in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency after he allegedly filmed girls in the Golden Square Shopping Centre on
I WAS really looking forward to travelling to Stratford-Upon-Avon on Sunday with Tanseys Coaches Warrington. Unfortunately, the day trip was cancelled because only seven passengers had booked. I have enjoyed so many great days away with Tanseys
POLICE have issued a warning to residents after a suspicious-looking man was spotted peering into homes in Great Sankey. The man was seen looking into homes in the Park Road area at 11.40am on April 22. He is described as white and 6ft and
A TEENAGER has been arrested following a police raid in Old Hall today, Friday. Officers executed the warrant at the property on Cavendish Close at 9am. A number of snap bags containing cannabis was seized at the scene. A 19-year-old was
I HAVE recently had a spell in Warrington Hospital and could not fault the treatment I received. I called an ambulance at 10pm and by 11pm I had seen a doctor. By 8:30am the following day I was admitted to A7. The staff were excellent.
A MAN armed with a knife raided a betting shop in Orford yesterday, Thursday. A 31-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out the robbery at 7pm at Betfred on Poplars Avenue. Police were called to the scene after a man threatened
ON May 1 we are calling on the town to take a step back in time and #RocBackTheClock to celebrate 30 years of St Rocco's Hospice. Whether it's slipping on a neon-coloured head band for work, an 80s football shirt or dressing up as icons from the
RECENTLY on your letters page I have seen people complaining about the Stockton Heath Medical Centre. I have been a patient there for many years and I have received excellent treatment from the receptionists, nurses and doctors at all times.
AFTER his 2013 headline set at Warrington Music Festival with the Happy Mondays, Shaun Ryder is returning to the town. After two decades, the Madchester icon and Kermit are teaming up again for a Black Grape comeback tour. The duo will be at
GET ready to tee off at an open day at Lymm Golf Club on Sunday. The fun starts from 10am and gives visitors the chance to try golf, experience the course, meet members, check-out the facilities and most of all –enjoy the day. Established in
MARATHON season is most definitely underway. Well done to those who ran Manchester, and enjoyed a free pint at the end I hear, on Sunday and good luck to all the runners heading to London this weekend. Meanwhile, Boston took place on Monday
A BUSINESSMAN has overcome the pain of shin splints to complete his training routine for his first marathon. Sam Wareing, managing director of Winwick Quay shop Run Geek, is taking on the London Marathon this Sunday in aid of Warrington Hospital-based
4:14pm NEWS: Police have issued a warning to residents after a suspicious-looking man was spotted peering into homes in Great Sankey. Read more here. 3:57pm RSPCA
MOTORISTS travelling on the M6 southbound face delays this morning following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the scene after two cars and a van were involved in the collision today, Friday, at 8.10am. Paramedics assessed
THE council has spent £1250 to fix the 'out of sync' traffic lights around the Pink Eye roundabout - but residents are still unhappy about safety when crossing. The site has been an area of concern for motorists due to the confusion caused by the
STOCKTON Heath's Betfred store has brought 'Downing Street' to town after decking out the shop with less than two weeks to go until the General Election. The bookmaker decided to bring a 'Downing Street door' and 'police officers' to the shop,
SUPER League leaders Leeds Rhino have lost just once this season – to Warrington Wolves. Round 12 sees the sides facing each other for a second time this campaign, with Leeds topping the table by six points and 10 ahead of Friday’s visitors.
FIREFIGHTERS have been praised for their valiant efforts over the past fortnight after dealing with a series of serious blazes in the town. Crews were called to one of the biggest fires in Warrington's recent history last Tuesday as the former
