Pictures by Philippa ThomasIT was cold, cloudy and threatened to rain throughout. Well, what else would you expect from an open air concert in Manchester?But Foo Fighters seemed to beat the gloomy weather into submission with a performance at Old Trafford
SINCE walking through the doors of Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School as a trainee teacher 13 years ago, Neil Vallender knew this was a place where he could make a difference. His dedication and commitment has not gone unnoticed by
Life Is StrangeCAN you think of a terrible moment that you would give anything to change if you could turn back the clock?It is the kind of thought that runs through most people's heads at some point or other and that is what makes Life Is Strange so
HE'S billed as being too outrageous for TV and his live show even has a warning slapped on it to ward off the easily offended. But when I touch on the subject of sacred cows in comedy, Roy Chubby Brown said it's up to the individual stand up to
I HAVE a hair salon and a restaurant in Bold Street. It is hard enough to keep small business’ heads above water with VAT, business rates, gas, electric etc. I have been bringing in business for 40 years — I am a survivor. But what gets me
TONY Smith has named his 19-man squad for Magic Weekend. Skipper Joel Monaghan is back in contention after sitting out last week's win at Salford, while Anthony England is included after overcoming an illness. Richie Myler and Ben Harrison
Crosfields 12 Woolston Rovers 12 CROSFIELDS and Woolston Rovers served up a pulsating local 'derby' in the Kingstone Press National Conference League Division Three last Thursday at Hood Lane Recreation Ground. Rovers, looking to bounce back
ALMOST five months have passed since courageous teenager Molly Beechall from Appleton lost her battle to beat cancer. But the legacy of the former Warrington Collegiate student lives on as friends and family rally together to raise vital funds
SEARCH PARTY (15, 93 mins) Comedy/Romance/Action. Thomas Middleditch, TJ Miller, Adam Pally, Shannon Woodward, Alison Brie, JB Smoove, Jason Mantzoukas, Krysten Ritter. Director: Scot Armstrong. Released: May 29 (UK & Ireland, selected cinemas
INCLUSION of weekend specials in the rugby league calendar isn’t fair and should be dropped. Super League’s Magic Weekend and the Championship’s Summer Bash feature an additional round of games all played at one venue over two days. But now
THIS was the scene after an electrical fault in a fridge caused a kitchen blaze in Walton. Crews were called to Old Hall Close at 12.10pm on Thursday to extinguish the flames. A thermal imaging camera was also used to check that the fire had not spread
WARRINGTON Wolves have issued an update on ticket and travel information for this Sunday's clash with St Helens at Newcastle United's St James' Park as part of the Magic Weekend. * Tickets and coach travel to be taken offline at noon today, Friday
EMERGENCY services are currently dealing with a two car crash near Lymm Dam. Police and an ambulance were called at 10.30am to the accident on Church Road between Eagle Brow and Crouchley Lane. A North West Ambulance spokesman confirmed one
SINGER Nathan Grisdale and his Mr Meanor band-mates were mobbed by teenage fans as they launched their new single at Golden Square.The 20-year-old along with Tay Tay and JK Kirby from the R&B band, were at Head to music store promote their song Here With
WOLVES vice-captain Chris Hill talks about the special atmosphere that Magic weekend brings for the players ahead of Sunday's clash with St Helens at Newcastle United's St James' Park.
WITH reference to the article 'Taxi drivers made to pay for CCTV', Warrington Guardian, May 14. The CCTV system can be bought and installed for £150. So why are the council suppliers charging in the region of £500? The bulk of Warrington
THE biggest Star Wars celebration of 2015 is taking place in Manchester just a fortnight before the new film hits cinemas.'For the Love of the Force' will be held at Bowlers Exhibition Centre between December 4 and 6 to get fans in the mood ahead of The
LEE Briers was pleased to see his Warrington Wolves under 19s side ‘tough’ out a win against Salford Red Devils. Tries from Harvey Livett, two, Harry Reardon, Daniel Murray and Morgan Smith helped Wolves to a 30-28 success at Crosfields. “I
Warrington Wolves u19s 30 Salford Red Devils u19s 28 WARRINGTON Wolves made it six league victories in a row with a thrilling success over a very resilient Salford Red Devils side in the Under 19s Academy at Crosfields ARLFC on Wednesday. Wolves
I AM a cancer patient. On May 13 I attended the oncology clinic at Warrington Hospital. Over recent months the hospital has outsourced the management of its car parks and as a result patients with a blue badge have to pay the same charges as everyone
DANNY COLLINS (15, 106 mins) Drama/Comedy/Romance. Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Bobby Cannavale, Jennifer Garner, Christopher Plummer, Giselle Eisenberg, Melissa Benoit, Josh Peck, Katarina Cas, Brian Smith. Director: Dan Fogelman. Released: May
FIRSTLY, I would like to thank the people of Warrington North for their continued support in returning me to Westminster for a fifth time. It is a great honour to represent you for another five years. By the time you read this, the Queen’s
LABOUR'S Nick Bent has reflected on the past 'five years on the frontline' following his defeat in the General Election.The Warrington South candidate suffered a 2,750 majority loss to Conservative David Mowat, five years after experiencing similar heartache.But
I WANT to have my say about about the appeal over the Newlove killers, Warrington Guardian, May 21. As for Jordan Cunliffe, he should get life — not 12 years. They took poor Garry Newlove’s life in his prime yet these people will have their
WHAT is going on in Warrington? One of the most stunning views across the Cheshire plain from Mr Smith’s being turned into a youth zone? This land, with some of the best views in Cheshire, old Academy, old bridge over River Mersey and nearby Marshall
WITH the overwhelming victory by the Conservatives in the latest election and their announcement to reform the welfare budget further, I think the announcement to reduce long term families relying on benefits' annual benefits from £26,000 to £23,000
IT has been three years in the making but a 78-year-old Woolston man has completed his project of building a model of Warrington Transporter Bridge out of Meccano. Norman Williams, like many others bidding to save the real life site, travelled
TWO suspected thieves are wanted by the police after two bottles of whisky were stolen from a shop in Latchford. Police are appealing for information after the bottles of alcohol were stolen on May 3 at 8pm from the Co-Operative supermarket on
A YOUNG Warrington footballer has taken a first step towards following his dad into the professional game. Bridgewater High School pupil Jack Holbrook has signed youth terms at League One outfit Rochdale. The 12-year-old centre back’s impressive
