Archive - Thursday, 27 February 2020

Joyce Kelly
JOYCE KELLY 1 March Always Loved. Cherished memories of a wonderful Mum and Nanna Kathy, Tom & Bethany XXX
Margaret Alicia Barber
MARGARET ALICIA BARBER née Murawski Passed peacefully and with dignity, at home, surrounded by her family on Saturday 22nd February 2020. A much loved Wife, Mum, Grandma and loyal friend. Funeral Service will be held at All Saints Church, Daresbury on…
DOREEN LYNN
DOREEN ELIZABETH LYNN Sadly passed away on Saturday, 15th February 2020, at Warrington Hospital, aged 69. Doreen will be deeply missed by all her loving family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 3rd March, at St Mary's Church,…
Amy Waters
AMY WATERS Passed away peacefully at home aged 101 years on the 15th February 2020. Wife of the late Roy Waters, much loved mother to 4 sons, daughters in law, grandchildren great and great great grandchildren. Amy will be sadly missed by all her family…
Sandra Bennett
SANDRA BENNETT "The funeral has taken place on the 4th Feb 2020 at Walton Lea crematorium, of the late Sandra Bennett. Daughter of Lily and Ted Stout, formally of Maragret St, Warrington and Windermere Avenue, Orford. Sandra attended Hamilton Street…
Kenneth Banner
KENNETH BANNER Formerly of Warrington sadly passed away on 26th January 2020 in Thailand aged 81 years. A Buddhist funeral took place on 31st January. Ken started work at W H Cappers in Woolston as an apprentice then worked all over the UK on refineries…
Alban Molyneux
ALBAN MOLYNEUX Alban passed away suddenly on February 6th aged 64 years. Loving partner to Rose, dearly loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend who will be so very sadly missed. Alban's funeral will take place on Monday 2nd March at 11am at…
Ruby Helen Mackenzie
RUBY HELEN MACKENZIE Widow of the late Iain Passed away peacefully in Three Bridges Care Home on 18th February 2020. Aged 80 years. Helen was a much loved and devoted wife, mum, nan nan and mother in law who will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered…
NEIL DAVID MORRISON
NEIL DAVID MORRISON Irene, Dianne, Suzy, David & their families wish to express their heartfelt thanks for the lovely cards, flowers & kind words received following the sad loss of Neil, a beloved Husband, Dad and Grads. An immense thank you to…
Christine Wilson
CHRISTINE WILSON nee Denby Formerly of Grappenhall passed away peacefully on 14th February in South Africa where she had resided for 40 years. She fought a long and brave battle against cancer. Christine was employed by G and J Greenall for many years.…
ELSIE ANTROBUS
ELSIE ANTROBUS February 28th 2020 Happy 80th birthday to a wonderful Wife, Mother and Grandmother Lots of love from all the family xxx
Wilfred (Wilf) Taylor
In Memoriam March 3rd 2019 WILFRED (WILF) TAYLOR 1 Year ago today you closed your eyes and slipped away. You didn't moan or make a fuss just broke the hearts of all of us You always had a smile to share, a laugh a joke and time to care a wonderful…
VIDEO: Take a look around the B&M megastore opening in Warrington tomorrow
THE wait is finally over and the new B&M megastore will open its doors to the public tomorrow morning, Friday at 9am.
Concerns over ‘nuisance’ garden waste payment system
WARRINGTON Borough Council faces renewed pressure to introduce a direct debit payment system for garden waste collections to address a ‘discriminatory’ charge.
Community group is left homeless after being forced to leave its base
A COMMUNITY group which has handed out tens of thousands of free meals to residents in need has been left homeless.
Drug dealer caught with £600 of heroin and crack cocaine is jailed for six years
A DRUG dealer who was caught with £600 of heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed for nearly six years.
Fraudsters scam almost £100,000 from residents in one month
POLICE officers in Cheshire have thanked banks and building societies for their assistance with tackling courier fraud scams.
Warrington schools use Rugby League to teach the next generation
WARRINGTON schools are using the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) to help educate pupils on key values.
Golden Square gallery celebrating Warrington talent is here to stay
AN award-winning trio of artists have been overwhelmed by the response since launching an exhibition space in the town centre.
REVEALED: Stage breakdowns for Creamfields 2020
CREAMFIELDS has revealed the stage breakdown for its gigantic celebration of dance and electronic music in Daresbury during the August bank holiday as below.
TALKING POINTS: Jason Clark's future, Matty Ashton's hamstring, Toronto match
JASON Clark's future with The Wire has proved to be a big 'talking point' with fans this week.
Amazing footage of rare Asian elephant being born at Chester Zoo
A HEALTHY baby elepant has been born at Chester Zoo.
Storm Jorge is coming: What to expect from this weekend's weather
STORM Jorge will bring heavy rain and strong winds from Friday.
Faisal Rashid launches business after ‘very challenging’ months
FORMER Warrington South MP Faisal Rashid has revealed he is starting his own business following a ‘very challenging’ period after his election defeat.
Cruel puppy and kitten farms will be banned in April
PUPPY and kitten farms will be banned under a new law coming into force this April.
LETTER: 'Why can't I get in contact with our bus company's bosses?'
I READ Ben Wakerley’s column about buses in the Warrington Guardian with interest and agreed with everything he said.
LETTER: Sweetener
I REFER to your article regarding the traffic calming project in the Smith Drive area of Warrington.
LETTER: Why doesn't the council give south Warrington its share of the pot?
HERE we go again with the Labour council so desperate to pull extra votes for the forthcoming local elections.
Wolfie goes out on loan...and he's got previous
WARRINGTON Wolves are sending Super League's most notorious mascot out on loan.
LETTER: 'New bridge is being built so that developers can line their pockets'
THE Centre Park link scheme, with a new Mersey bridge, has been sold to the public as a project that will relieve traffic congestion by providing a new river bridge link and increase resilience and reliability of the highway network by saving journey…
LETTER: 'A disturbing number of drivers in Warrington have no patience'
MAY I write in support of Cllr Judith Wheeler, in her plea for a much more comprehensive approach to cycle safety and priorities (Warrington Guardian, February 20).
LETTER: 'Plans to build 1,200 homes at Peel Hall will cause havoc for residents'
SO once again the Satnam Peel Hall saga raises its head after Satnam pleaded with the court to be allowed to carry on.
Former Guardian reporter and much-loved grandfather dies age 80
A FORMER Warrington Guardian reporter has died at his home in Latchford, aged 80.
Walton Hall Food Festival will be back in April
WALTON Hall and Gardens Food Festival has announced its return with more than 50 artisan and street food producers to choose from as well as outdoor bars.
Fire crews called to late night fire outside Woolston Brook School
FIREFIGHTERS were called a small fire which broke out on Woolston Brook School grounds last night, Wednesday.
School of Rock to visit Manchester as part of first UK tour
SCHOOL of Rock The Musical is going on its first UK tour next year – and class will commence at Manchester's Palace Theatre from June 21 to July 3, 2021.
Supermarkets slash fuel prices to 'lowest level since 2018'
Three of the UK’s big four supermarket chains have announced that they are dropping their fuel prices.
Burglars use van to rip through cash machine during raid on convenience store
BURGLARS ripped through a cash machine using a van during a raid on a convenience store in the early hours.
‘We all believe in our systems,' says Wire hooker Walker
WARRINGTON Wolves’ style of play has come in for criticism from a section of supporters of late.
40 businesses to showcase employment opportunities at apprenticeships and jobs fair
THE Warrington Apprenticeships and Jobs Fair returns next month to showcase the range of options available to prospective apprentices and young people.
Can Warrington Town finally be happy with their attacking options?
ON paper at least, Warrington Town have quite the selection of strikers.
Appleton scout group awarded Gannett grant for disabled access ramp
A SCOUT group providing children with skills for life has been awarded £2,500 on behalf of the Gannett Foundation.
Broken down car closes lane on M62
MOTORIST may experience delays on the M62 eastbound this morning, Thursday, after a broken down car.

26th February 2020