FIREFIGHTERS and police are on the scene dealing with a 'major incident' in Widnes. Fire crews are tackling a building fire in the Tan House Lane area. Police confirmed the blaze, which can be seen from Warrington, involves plastic and cardboard
A 38-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash in Whitley. Cheshire Police is appealing for witnesses following the incident on Limes Lane at 7.26pm last night, Wednesday, in which a Volkswagen
PR, social media and content marketing agency No Brainer has added leading Cheshire legal practice Aaron & Partners LLP to its growing client roster. The Victoria Park-based firm takes on the account after winning a competitive eight-way pitch
ONCE there was a grand plan for an eastern relief road, to solve some of Warrington’s major traffic headaches. Plans were drawn up, meetings held, protests lodged, questions asked of councillors and highways officials, by people perplexed
I HAVE to take issue with the old joke that nostalgia is not what it used to be. I think we squeezed every last memory out of the Beatles’ links to the town these past few weeks. Although it’s vital to look forward and to keep moving, I’ve
WARRINGTON Wolves Charitable Foundation, Cheshire Fire and Rescue and the Victoria Park Residents Association are just three of the organisations to have been confirmed for Volunteer Festival. A total of 29 groups, charities and authorities are
BEN Currie is “coming along good” in his recovery from a serious knee injury, Wolves boss Tony Smith said. The 21-year-old suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the act of scoring his 21st try of 2016 during the 35-28 loss to Wigan on September
HE has had a music career spanning half a century but what do you really know about Shakin’ Stevens?The 69-year-old may be one of the biggest-selling rock and roll artists of the 80s. Yet most his fans probably do not know about his everyday life, his
PLANS to build 770 homes in Appleton and Grappenhall Heys look set to be approved – despite hundreds of objections from concerned residents. On March 10 the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) registered outline planning applications for 370 homes at
THE council is pushing for a U-turn from Marks and Spencer on plans to shut their Golden Square branch in June. The company announced today that the store was marked for closure but said none of the 95 staff will lose their jobs. But Warrington
IT'S nearly time... You've put the hours in, selected your running gear and now all you can think about is pulling on your trainers - it must be London Marathon week. Thousands of runners will be heading to the capital on Sunday for one of
RYLANDS boss Darren Davies hailed a superb Easter weekend for his side as they recorded maximum points without conceding a goal. Easter Monday saw them rack up an impressive 1-0 win over Cheshire League Premier Division leaders Whaley Bridge at
Ardent Wire fan Rob Watson gives his opinion on Easter Monday's victory over Huddersfield Giants. THE most physically demanding period of the season is always unlikely to produce top performances. After such a bad start to the season, Wire
WOLVES boss Tony Smith has announced his squad for Saturday’s game against Wakefield Trinity. As expected, the quartet of Ryan Atkins, Kevin Brown, Matty Russell and Joe Westerman are all fit enough to return to the 19-man party. Injured duo
WARRINGTON-based boxer Martin Murray tops the bill in Liverpool on Saturday night when he takes on Gabriel Rosado in what could be a make or break fight. After a short spell at super-middleweight, which included a failed attempt at the world crown
TWO police officers who risked their lives to arrest a man who was wanted for a string of serious offences have been recognised for their bravery. PC Julie Bennett, 45, and PC Leah Greenacre, 25, who was based at Warrington Police Station, have been
WHILE their Easter period proved to be a disappointing one, Wakefield Trinity are well on the way to ensuring last year’s top-eight finish was no fluke. Chris Chester’s side have continued to surprise after many tipped them for a Middle 8s campaign
WARRINGTON Rugby Union Club will be signalling their last games of the season with a feast of action at Walton Lea Road. There will be three games on Saturday, followed by entertainment in the clubhouse from 5pm. Warrington’s thirds will host
THE announcement of a new General Election this week doesn’t exactly leave me thrilled. It feels like it has been election overload in recent years with the referendum last year and the General Election the year before. Do we really need another
I REFER to the news about Walton Hall and the renovation of the conservatories. As it said in last week’s Warrington Guardian (April 13), it is great to see the council is now committed to the hall and safeguarding its future. Although she
WITH the impending Mersey Gateway Toll bridge between Runcorn and Widnes looming, do we know what steps Warrington Borough Council is taking to improve the Bridge Foot nightmare? Warrington town centre is going to grind to a halt almost all the time
I WAS there when the chimney, which was part of a disused tannery, was demolished (Warrington Guardian, April 6). I’m pretty sure that it was for a Greenall’s TV advert with Fred Dibnah. Out of shot of the photograph was a three or four-storey
I HAD to smile when reading the money for the latest congestion schemes in Warrington (Warrington Guardian, April 13). I guess any investment is welcome but you do have to question the logic. A couple of years ago dozens and dozens of small
I REFER to your article regarding the award of funding to Warrington Borough Council to tackle congestion pinch points in the town (Warrington Guardian, April 13). These were in Birchwood, Lingley Green and Burtonwood to the Omega site. Has
LANE closures will be in place over the next two days as part of the multi-million pound improvement scheme at junction eight on the M62. The closures are planned for Burtonwood Road southbound and there will also be temporary traffic lights in operation
ON reading your piece about school holidays and people taking their children out of class (Warrington Guardian, April 13). It seems there are simple issues here. Firstly, parents seem to be following the standard modern rule of if you don’t
WARRINGTON Borough Council and Cheshire Police are currently running a consultation on the use of a public space protection order within Warrington (Warrington Guardian, April 6). Such an order allows individual police officers to decide who may
TWO silver medals and five personal bests were achieved by Warrington Athletics Club runners in the Wigan Open Meeting. In the under 17s girls’ events at Robin Park, Rebecca Hardy won her heat in the 100m in a new best 13.26secs and was second
YOU'RE back in work after the Easter bank holiday, you've got to suffer 50 days of electioneering and just when you think things can't get any worse this week, we find out they're closing the Marks and Spencer in the Golden Square. *Inserts multiple
LUCKY Andrew Beddeson had Wide Hole all to himself on Good Friday, when he spent an enjoyable four hours catching plenty of roach and perch. He also landed three bream, weighing around 2.5 to 3lbs, as a bonus. All were caught fishing caster
MARKS and Spencer is consulting on plans to close its store in Golden Square Shopping Centre. But the company confirmed that all 95 staff at the store would be guaranteed a job at either the Gemini Retail Park branch or the Marks and Spencer food
FIREFIGHTERS were called to reports of a rubbish bin in flames off Church Street last night, Wednesday. A crew from Birchwood were called to the scene at around 8.20pm and put out the fire. Luckily nobody was reported hurt during the incident
A POPULAR 16-year-old boy died in a crash after 'losing control' of his friend’s scooter and hitting a barrier on his way to work, an inquest heard. Louis Anderson died following the incident close to the roundabout, on Forrest Way, Sankey Bridges
AT the age of 23, John Large was facing a long stretch behind bars for his involvement in a drugs network which distributed cocaine across the north west. But, after five years in prison, the 29-year-old from Orford has turned his back on his former
DO you know a top teacher who goes the extra mile or a promising pupil who has achieved their goals? After a successful launch in 2016 the Warrington Guardian Schools Awards are back and this year we need your help to make them even better. Whether
YOUNG rugby players hoping to make it through to the professional ranks in the future have received a boost after getting a visit from a 'role model' in the game. St Helens centre Matty Fleming, 21, attended a presentation for students at Appleton
DEVELOPERS and the council are being urged to 'crack on' with the construction of a bridge across the Mersey after major plans were given the green light. Maro Developments Ltd's planning application for the demolition of DriveTime golf range and
THE sun is shining and the temperature is rising - Spring is most definitely in the air. So what better time to ditch the car and walk to school or work instead. Traffic jams are a regular occurrence in Warrington. But what if everyone
YOUNGSTERS from an Appleton school visited one of the largest distribution hubs in the UK to learn about the journey of a parcel. Year five pupils from St Monica's Catholic Primary School, on St Monica's Close, enjoyed the informative visit to
WOLVES boss Tony Smith wants his four returning players to give his side more energy in Saturday’s clash with Wakefield Trinity, kick off 3pm. Ryan Atkins, Kevin Brown, Matty Russell and Joe Westerman are all set to come back into the Wire squad
AREA boards across Warrington will be scrapped – with just one set to exist in the town due to the 'limited resources available' to support them. They were introduced in the borough around eight years ago to provide support to communities battling
WARRINGTON and North Cheshire Association fixtures: Monday, Section A: Grange B v Alford Hall A, St Oswalds A v Tetley A, Burtonwood A v St Oswalds B, K&Q A v Woolston A, Rylands A v Red Lion A. Section B: Cadishead Cons v Monks Hall, Bulls
