THE family of a popular councillor who gave years to his community have paid tribute to him. Penketh and Cuerdley councillor Allin Dirir sadly died on July 22 following a stroke. The ‘much loved’ husband, dad and granddad leaves behind his
TWO relaxed circus shows will take place in town for an audience of 1,000 children and their carers who are often excluded from such events because of their needs and circumstances. Circus Starr, a 30-year-old social enterprise, offers all the
WARRINGTON Town have announced the signing of former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher. However, all is not quite as it seems. The club tweeted the retired centre-half had joined the club and even included a picture of the Sky
PLANS to demolish a vicarage and build a nine-storey apartment block have been withdrawn. Presscredit Ltd had submitted a planning application proposing the demolition of the vicarage, on Palmyra Square North, and construction of 34 apartments.
GRAPPENHALL fell to a crushing defeat to Cheadle in a Cheshire County League Premier Division relegation battle at Broad Lane. The visitors won the toss and opted to field first, with Grappenhall reaching a total of 206-9. Will Holmes and Josh
THE youngest survivor of the Warrington bombing was just 13 days old when two explosives were detonated in the heart of Warrington killing two young children. A quarter of a century on, Harriet Vickers is part of the extraordinary team dedicated
A MAN has been charged with causing a public nuisance after allegedly causing motorway chaos when he fled from the scene of the crash and climbed a nearby bridge. Police were called to the three-vehicle collision at 6.45pm on Monday on the M6 southbound
THE second stage of the Harrison Square development is now under way as part of plans to redevelop the area. The first phrase, which involved the south parade of shops, has already been completed at the site which was previously occupied by a shopping
THE firm behind the £130 million Time Square development has reported rising profits. Muse Developments, which is delivering on the town centre regeneration scheme, has contributed to half-year results released by parent company Morgan Sindall
POLICE are hunting thieves who stole a mountain bike from outside a business in Woolston. At approximately 2pm on August 2, a man was seen taking the bike and loading it into a red transit van on Bridge Lane. The suspect had a slight beard
RESIDENTS have raised concerns over having to 'unfairly' pay the same hire rates for the town's only portable cabin community centre as others in the borough. The 19 council-run community centres across Warrington can be used to hold events and
FRESH meat and fish are among the contraband items being smuggled into Thorn Cross prison. Inmates at HMP Thorn Cross have had liver, vegetables and rib-eye steaks delivered, according to the prison's independent monitoring board. In the report
A COACH company is offering Warrington Wolves fans the chance to claim free travel to Wembley for the upcoming Challenge Cup final. Warrington Wolves will face the Catalan Dragons on Saturday, August 25. Wolves fans can travel free direct to
A POLICE officer struggled with stresses at work and a number of family deaths before he died, an inquest has heard. Richard Hooley served as a family liaison officer and in the road traffic collisions unit for Cheshire Police. He was well
AS a Thelwall New Road resident I couldn’t agree more with Paul Roberts (Warrington Guardian, August 2) the road is use as a race track. We have one motorcyclist who regularly speeds along the road, starting with a wheelie. The noise is ear
THE Wire will rest a number of players for Friday's Super 8s clash with Catalans Dragons. There will be at least three changes as Stefan Ratchford, Mike Cooper and Ben Murdoch-Masila are all left out of Steve Price's 19-man squad. As we revealed
A DETACHED family home situated on a corner plot on Falconers Green in Westbrook is on the market. The property comprises of a reception hallway, ground floor W.C., study, lounge, dining room, kitchen with a breakfast bar, utility room with space
A COACH full of Warrington volunteers from St Stephen's, St Alban's, St Peter's and St Joseph's joined a cohort from Liverpool for the 36-hour journey to Lourdes at the end of July for a pilgrimage. Youngsters aged between 15 and 21 gave up part
WARRINGTON Town have signed winger James Caton on loan from Darlington. The 24-year-old has moved to Cantilever Park on a month-long deal from the National League North outfit. Caton, who has played in the Football League for Blackpool, Accrington
CHESHIRE’S police and crime commissioner David Keane joined Warrington’s deputy mayor and councillors to open the gates on the Victoria Park Experience (VPX) yesterday, Tuesday. VPX, which is now in its eleventh year, was initially set up by PCSOs
FOOD columnist Jen Perry picks her best places to enjoy locally produced food in the Warrington countryside WHEN you begin to look, you discover that it isn’t so hard to find quality food close to home, with a decent walk built-in. We are blessed
AN air ambulance has landed in Orford following reports of a medical emergency. The North West Ambulance Service confirmed that multiple vehicles were sent to the scene at 8.55am today, Wednesday. READ: Widow's shock after care workers racially
A VITAL £3,000-a-month grant for a town centre homeless shelter has been extended until October 31. The funding, which Warrington Borough Council provides to Room at the Inn (RATI), on Winmarleigh Street, has been under review. But, despite
FANS have been queuing outside the Halliwell Jones Stadium this morning, Wednesday, as tickets for the Challenge Cup Final went on general sale. Thousands of Warrington Wolves fans will be making the trip to Wembley on August 25 for the game against
FIREFIGHTERS have rescued a pensioner from a roof on a building in Glazebrook after he became stuck while completing repairs works. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene on Glazebrook Lane shortly before 1pm yesterday, Tuesday
THE owner of a dog who nearly died after swallowed 22 max-strength painkillers has thanked the vets who saved her life. Blue merle border collie Sasha cheated death after swallowing a near full pack of Ibuprofen she had sniffed out in a sports
SICK pay for staff at Warrington Hospital has risen by nearly £1m in two years, according to new figures. A Freedom of Information request to Warrington and Halton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust showed that the total cost of staff sickness increased
TODAY is International Cat Day and by the look of our Facebook page yesterday, Warrington is full of cat lovers. It's thought the 24-hour celebration of felines first took place in 2002 thanks to the IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare
THERE were around 7,000 fans cheering The Wire on to victory in Sunday’s semi-final over Leeds Rhinos. They helped to create a stunning atmosphere as they saw their side reach their fifth Challenge Cup Final in 10 years. Now, Steve Price gave
A WIDOW was left in ‘absolute disbelief’ when her neighbour started to racially abuse two care workers who were providing support for her dying husband. Barbara O’Hare, of Winmarleigh Street, relied on the support of the staff from the care agency
FRIDAY’S Super 8s clash between Warrington Wolves and Catalans Dragons will be “very different” to the one that awaits both sides in the Challenge Cup Final. That is the view of Wire full-back Stefan Ratchford, who looks set to play in his third
