WARRINGTON Town were impressive in parts during a 2-1 friendly defeat to National League side Wrexham on Tuesday. Yellows boss Paul Carden had four triallists in his squad and they fell two goals behind to a Dragons side that brought a strong team
WARRINGTON Triathlon Club are celebrating a double. On three occasions in the previous four years either the men’s or women’s team prize was achieved at the Boundary Breeze Triathlon but this time both awards were won. Dan Harbridge, fourth
TONY Smith says Ben Pomeroy is “devastated” to have been told he must spend around a month on the sidelines. The Australian centre finished Thursday’s 16-10 victory at Wigan, his second game for The Wire after signing from French side Lezignan
LATCHFORD Giants’ under 15s are celebrating after winning the North West Counties league title in their age group. Opponents and neighbours Woolston Rovers conceded their last game, giving Latchford an 18-0 victory and the league crown. n Latchford
HARDWORKING students at Priestley College were celebrating a great start to the summer after collecting their BTEC results. Teenagers can take a range of vocational courses as well as A-levels at the Loushers Lane site, including creative subjects
Location, location, location. Andrew Moores discovers how Cheshire has become a hotspot for television and film crews looking for the perfect location. AS credits go, Cheshire has a list that is both long and prestigious. Its stately homes
RESIDENTS are being reminded that they must be willing to provide information 'on the record' to bring fly-tipping perpetrators to justice after waste was dumped in Howley. Concerns have again been raised in the area after rubbish – including a
WE have been checking the weather forecast all day but it looks like thunderstorms, which were sweeping across the south of the country last night, are now heading for Warrington. The Met Office is currently predicting the level of rainfall over
GLAZEBURY CE Primary School has won 'Best in Show' in the School Gardens section of the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park. Teacher Phil Snelson, who led the project, said the children, staff and parent helpers were delighted to win the award as it
WOLVES forward Sam Wilde has joined London Broncos on loan for the remainder of the 2017 season. The 21-year-old has made three substitute appearances for The Wire this campaign, with the last of them coming in the 26-12 defeat at Wakefield Trinity
As students pack up and move home for the summer, TV Licensing is reminding students they may be entitled to extra holiday spending money in the form of a refund. Since 1 April 2017, TV Licensing has changed the way refunds are calculated to make
MOVE over burgers. Somebody somewhere has decided that today, July 19, is the day the spotlight turns on hot dogs and therefore named it National Hot Dog Day. And rather than quibble why this exact date has been chosen, we thought we would
GREEN belt sites that could be developed on to ensure Warrington meets its development needs by building 24,000 homes by 2037 have been revealed. An eight-week public consultation on the local plan preferred development option (PDO) is under way
THREE hundred and sixty performers are set to be on a show tomorrow, Thursday, at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. The dancers will take to the pitch at half time of the clash between Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings. The Dances with Wolves
IT has been a quiet time in Parliament as the session comes to an end for the summer recess. However, one important set of elections has taken place – that for chairs of the various select committees. These elections involve all MPs across the
SHORTLY after George Formby died in 1961 the George Formby Society was formed. This devoted collection of Formby fanatics and ukulele enthusiasts has kept the comedian’s memory alive for almost 60 years now. Its membership includes and has
ALEXANDER O’Neal is to grace the stage of the Parr Hall on Tuesday, November 7. The 63-year-old made his name during the 1980s soul/RnB era, when he released a string of memorable hits including Fake, Criticize, If You Were Here Tonight, Saturday
ROCK band The Luka State will be headlining a special day of music at Friars Court fresh from their appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival. The four-piece will top the bill at Friars Live’s fundraiser for the River Reeves Foundation on Saturday
THE team at Snoutwood Trotters have created their own unique tribute to the spirit of Manchester following the terror attack at an Ariana Grande concert on May 22. Business owners Rebecca Scott and Liam Tickle have built a hive with the symbol
FORMER Padgate DJ Chris Evans is the highest paid star at the BBC pocketing more than £2.2 million, it has been revealed. His salary was announced in the corporation's annual report under new requirements set out under the BBC's new Royal Charter
WARRINGTON Wolves will be without the services of two of their overseas stars for at least a month. Wolves' head of coaching and rugby Tony Smih has confirmed that Kurt Gidley has a small fracture in his fibula and is expected to be sidelined for
HIS film about nuclear weapons is very relevant to the world of today with escalating tensions between the United States and North Korea. But Golborne resident Thomas Houston said he actually got the idea for Now I Am Become Death, which was featured
ANYONE who has been following Caesar’s journey – the central character in the Planet of the Apes reboot – over the last six years will have grown quite attached to the ape leader.We were first introduced to Caesar, played by Andy Serkis, as a baby in
AS twisted as it is cutting, Get Out is one of the most original horrors of the last few years which turns conventions on their head. Directors and writers have often used films for social commentary on race issues from slavery to the Civil Rights
TWO caravans have vacated council land in Woolston. The authority was made aware of the unlawful encampment, on Hardwick Grange, on Monday. Council officers visited the site to carry out welfare assessments before serving a section 77 notice
A MAN has been charged with using threatening language after police were called to the Odeon in Westbrook over reports sweets had been stolen from the pick 'n' mix section. Joseph Lowther, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Saturday after officers
THE next generation of actors and actresses showcased their theatre skills as part of the annual end-of-year show at St Helen’s CE School in Hollins Green. Key stage two pupils stepped up to the stage to perform Joseph – A Tale of Sibling Rivalry
A DEDICATED and ‘remarkable’ woman who supported St Rocco’s since it launched, died at the hospice two days after her 100th birthday. Peggy Moss, who was awarded an MBE in 2002 for her charity work, was born in Manchester opposite the Palace Theatre
COSTS for Warrington Borough Council staff to attend an awards night last month totalled £811. The Municipal Journal Local Government Achievement Awards took place in London on June 15. The council was one of five local authorities shortlisted
TRIBUTES have been paid to a police officer who had died at the age of 48 following a 10-year cancer battle. Joanne Brown from Appleton served Greater Manchester Police for 17 years before being forced to give up her role as sergeant in 2015 due
