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FOUR caravans and associated vehicles have set up camp on playing fields in Fearnhead. The authority has visited the group on the land, off Crab Lane, which belongs to the council. A council spokesman said: "We have visited the encampment and

HOT on the heels of Stefan Ratchford’s new deal, prop forward Joe Philbin has also secured new terms with Warrington Wolves. The 22-year-old Warringtonian will be pulling on primrose and blue for at least another two years after signing until the

WARRINGTON Wolves have missed out on Ben Barba. They were in a competitive battle to sign the former Cronulla Sharks 2016 NRL Grand Final winner but Barba has elected to join St Helens, where he already has a relationship with their new coach Justin

SPIRE Cheshire Hospital has been rated as outstanding by the healthcare watchdog following an inspection. The Stretton hospital has received the top rating from the Care Quality Commission after it was inspected in October. It now becomes the

PRAYERS and a minute's silence have been held at the Golden Gates to pay respects to the victims of the Manchester bombing. The Rev Paul Wilson, rector of Warrington, led a gathering of the borough's faith and political leaders at the Golden Gates

A SERVING officer at Cheshire Constabulary was killed when a bomb exploded at the Manchester Arena on Monday. It is understood a small memorial service was held at the force's HQ in Winsford today, Wednesday, in memory of the female officer who

THE Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation For Peace will lead a campaign to inspire people to stand together in solidarity in the wake of the Manchester attack on Monday. Nick Taylor, chief executive, said the foundation has agreed to be at the forefront

POLICE have detained two teenagers after a rape probe was launched into an attack on a 14-year-old and 16-year-old in Victoria Park. A 17-year-old and a 19-year-old were arrested on suspicion of rape after police were alerted to a 'serious sexual

A LORRY hit a parked car while trying to turn around on Knutsford Road, near Halfords car centre, blocking the street in both directions. Police said the accident happened at around 1.45pm and luckily nobody was in the car and there are no casualties

WARRINGTON will pay its respects to the victims of the Manchester bombing this afternoon. The Rev Paul Wilson, rector of Warrington, will lead a gathering of the borough's faith and political leaders at the Golden Gates outside the Town Hall at

AMBITIOUS plans to build a £1.25 million-a-year youth zone at an 'ideal' town centre site have taken a huge step forward. The former Mr Smith's site had been earmarked for development before the historic site was ripped apart in a devastating fire

SPECULATION is over regarding the future of Warrington Wolves' England international Stefan Ratchford, who has today signed an enhanced contract extension to remain at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. The 28-year-old, who has recently been linked with

I CAN’T believe that after the horrific events in Manchester on Tuesday that Warburton bridge was still stopping and charging people to pass, while there was huge disruption with no trams/ trains etc in Manchester. This is disgusting money grabbing

I ENJOYED the Warrington South general election debate chaired by Aran Dhillon. There was a wide selection of topics although I would have liked questions on the environment and climate change to have been included. It was good that the character

I FEEL we are missing the main route across the Mersey. I walk regularly from Old Liverpool Road to the Stag swing bridge. This route goes over a bridge called Forrest Way to a large roundabout to nowhere, through a cycle path down to Eastford

HERE’S a tip for anyone who has to face the stresses and strains of our busy roads. Get a bird feeder, place it where you get a good close view but where the birds can’t see you, binoculars are good too. What rewards you will get. Robins

TONY Smith has made one change to his Warrington Wolves 19 for the first game in this weekend's double-header. Ashton Sims returns from a one-match suspension to replace Ben Westwood in the squad preparing to tackle Leeds Rhinos at Headingley Carnegie

I HAVE not lived in Warrington for three years now. Since January I have been off work. My friend had an MRI scan at Warrington Hospital on April 7 after first attending her meeting which was delayed by one hour. I have been given a blue

FIVE years ago this week, Warrington was at the very centre of the world music industry’s attention as the Stone Roses played their first show in 16 years at the Parr Hall. The legendary Manchester band had announced that they were reforming late

AS a person with a long term interest in politics (70 years to be precise) I have been most impressed by the demeanour of the leader of the Labour opposition. His approach consists of a quiet dignity and a feeling that he understands the difficulties

YET again Jeremy Corbyn has been directly asked to condemn those IRA atrocities which killed so many people. And yet again, he has refused to do so in various interviews over the weekend. Warrington was harmed as badly as anywhere during the

THE Conservative HQ in Stockton Heath has had to resort to superimposing photos of its MP on images of Warrington landmarks, presumably because he spends so little time here. I suggest that if Warrington South people want to vote for David Mowat

I AM writing to reply to your correspondent from last week who said that they were annoyed by the decision of the Green Party not to field a candidate in Warrington South (Warrington Guardian, May 18). I want to explain how and why the decision

THE British Medical Association has stated that the current A&E crisis is the worst on record and the NHS will not be able to cope unless the Government takes action. In real terms nurses are suffering a shortfall in wages of £2,000 per annum

ONE of the hot topics of this election is rail privatisation and in Warrington we suffer from the effects of this policy. Virgin has a monopoly of direct trains to Crewe (24 miles). There are two different single fares for the direct journey

COUNCIL chiefs are confident the town centre is being 'shaped for generations to come' after plans for the Time Square regeneration scheme edged closer. The executive board appointed a contractor for the phase four works of the masterplan at the

EXTRA security will be deployed in Cheshire and Warrington after the terror threat in the country was raised to the highest level of 'critical'. But the army will not be on the streets of the county and there is no intelligence over a specific

A 58-YEAR-old man is in a serious condition at Aintree Hospital after a crash on Bridge Foot yesterday, Tuesday. Police are appealing for witnesses who saw the accident which involved a red Vauxhall Vectra and a cyclist at around 11am. The

TWO friends cycled from The Halliwell Jones Stadium to St James' Park in Newcastle to raise funds for two charities close to their hearts. Rugby fans Jason Thompson, from Locking Stumps, and Andy Happer, from Martinscroft, completed the gruelling

FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington Fire Station were called to three separate incidents across the town last night, Tuesday. At around 4.30pm the crew went to Thorneycroft Drive where a small pile of rubbish was in flames under a car port. A hose

CONSERVATIVE candidates Gareth and Jane Rowlinson have claimed victory in the by election for the Westbrook ward of Burtonwood and Westbrook Parish Council. Cllr Val Allen, Conservative candidate for Warrington North, said the news would send '

THERE can be a very fine line between success and failure in the business of sport and it’s not just on the pitch or track that this line lies. Sport is a passion for some but entertainment for others. Creating events that spark excitement,

THE mum of a 16-year-old girl who was punched in the face in an unprovoked attack in Latchford is now seeking justice for her daughter. Kimberley Morrison, from Latchford, shared a photograph of her teenage daughter Keelyn covered in blood on social

A GRAPHIC designer who loves rock climbing has lost part of her leg after undergoing major surgery following a life-threatening infection. Laura Lambert, who works at Ted Todd Fine Wood Floors in Chesford Grange in Woolston, had to have her left leg

YOU might need your brolly if you're taking part in #WalkitWednesday this morning.  While temperatures should be around 16 degrees, it will be a cloudy start to the day with a chance of rain. The journey home is looking much brighter with highs

NOTICED anything different in the town centre recently? The new town centre car park has been constructed since last year but as it nears completion, its innovative look is being revealed. This picture shows a worker peaking out of the cladding