Archive - Thursday, 20 June 2019

What stood in place of YOUR house in the 19th century?
CHESHIRE in the 19th century is being put into a modern day context thanks to new interactive maps.
Care home extension to create 25 new jobs if approved
PLANS to extend a Burtonwood care home could create 25 new jobs if they are approved.
Reaching Wembley 'really special' for Great Sankey High School
DREAMS are about to come true for a group of schoolboy rugby players from Great Sankey High School.
MP accuses Warrington Hospital of 'creeping privatisation' as 'NHS price list' circulates
RESIDENTS fear an NHS 'price list' for Warrington Hospital will lead to increasing privatisation of hospital treatments.
Tony ‘The Bomber’ Bellew to share boxing tales at Parr Hall
FORMER professional boxer Tony Bellew is planning a knockout event at Parr Hall this autumn.
80s icons Hue and Cry to perform classic album at Pyramid
SCOTTISH pop duo Hue and Cry are turning back the clock to celebrate 30 years since their album Bitter Suite.
TRAVEL: Feel the Force at the new Star Wars attraction at Disney California
A SINGLE bead of sweat snakes over my furrowed brow as I hack an antenna array on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost.
DVD review: Beautiful Boy
ADDICTION is a disease that does not discriminate.
Cinema review: Toy Story 4
HOW do you improve on the perfection of Toy Story 3, which bade a moving farewell to Woody the cowboy, Buzz Lightyear and the other denizens of Andy’s childhood?
Met Office issues 33-hour thunderstorm warning
THE MET Office has issued a 33-hour weather warning for thunderstorms which could bring flooding and travel disruption.
Open air theatre production of David Walliams' Gangsta Granny is coming to Walton
DAVID Walliams' Gangsta Granny is coming to Walton Hall and Gardens as part of a season of open air theatre.
Siblings team up to tackle litter problem ruining their parks
FOUR siblings are helping to change the world by tackling the litter problem in Warrington.
Exhibition celebrates Arley's link to Peaky Blinders and other TV shows over 40 years
IT’S a roll call that stretches back 40 years and now a new exhibition at Arley is celebrating the Hall’s many moments in the limelight.
WIN: Walton Hall prize package including Jools Holland and film festival tickets
JOOLS Holland is performing an open air concert with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at Walton Hall and Gardens on July 20.
Horsefly season is here - Here's what to do if you get bitten
THE weather is finally starting to heat up so of course horsefly season is here.
Jools Holland on bringing lost musical gems to Walton Hall
FOR Jools Holland, music is a form of time travel.
Lymm Historic Transport Day to feature first open top E-Type Jaguar
IT is one of the biggest days in the Lymm calendar and its reputation has spread much further among enthusiasts.
The sports project reducing antisocial behaviour in Orford Park
A NEW project to tackle anti-social behaviour on Orford Park has received funding from Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner.
Bridge talks to celebrate northern industrial past
TWO talks will take place tomorrow, Friday, to celebrate two of England’s most historically significant and unique transporter bridges.
Mersey Series returns with big weights
WITH many of our rivers on the Severn catchment flooded and unfishable for the June 16 opening of the coarse fish river close season, at least locally the Dane at Holmes Chapel produced some sport for Martin James with three chub on legered crust.
Mersey most polluted river in the UK with microplastics says survey
THE Mersey was found to be more polluted by microplastics than any other river in the UK in a new survey.
'It feels like a weight off my shoulders' – Garrity on why he is staying with Yellows
BEN Garrity says committing his future to Warrington Town feels “like a weight off his shoulders.”
Massive coup for Warrington Town as Garrity signs new deal
WARRINGTON Town have pulled off a massive coup by convincing highly-rated youngster Ben Garrity to stay with the club.
Delays and queueing traffic after accident on Winwick Road
AN accident is causing queueing traffic southbound on Winwick Road this morning, Thursday.
"It's about creating that magic for a family"- Gulliver's World 30 years on
IT has been 30 years since Gulliver's World first opened its gates in Warrington and the magic of make-believe is still very much a part of the experience.
Warrington technology college rated ‘good’ by Ofsted
STAFF and students at UTC Warrington are celebrating after receiving a ‘good’ rating by Ofsted inspectors.
Loan deals, a change in attitude and a possible new deal for Akauola
Guardian sports reporter Matt Turner once again asks the questions of Wire head coach Steve Price...
52-year-old offered to pay £200 an hour to have sex with 'girl' aged 11
A 52-YEAR-OLD man was jailed after stating he was ‘up for’ paying to have sex with a girl aged just 11.
Roy and Maria Teresa Jervis
ROY AND MARIA TERESA JERVIS Will celebrate 50 years of marriage on 21st June 2019 Deo gratias (and they said it wouldn't last)
Beryl Dixon
BERYL DIXON 18th June 1995 loved and missed always Husband Wilf and family xxxx
Karen Barbara Berryman
KAREN BARBARA BERRYMAN 7/7/53 - 19/6/69 Treasures memories forever in our hearts never forgotten Also remembering dad, Bryan, Jeff sadly missed Jean, Bill, David and families
Rhoda Collopy
RHODA COLLOPY 19th June 1998 Treasured memories of a dear Mum and Nan We still miss you lots Love from Mags and Heather
Susan Sampson
SUSAN SAMPSON 7 years ago today June 25th Memories of you still so strong your such a special person love from, Harry, Lee, Lauren, Rebecca, Sophie xxxxx
Gary Barnett
GARY BARNETT This ageing rocker will be 50 on the 23rd June. Happy Birthday all our love Kath, Dad, Ben, Nicolle, Scott, Amy, Archie
Ron Bullock
RON BULLOCK Vera would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for their cards, flowers and donations which will be divided between The League of Friends and St Rocco's Hospice. Many thanks to Father Michael and Maddocks Funeral Service for their…
Patrick Bernard Timoney
PATRICK BERNARD TIMONEY Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday 14th June 2019 in Warrington Hospital aged 85 years. Devoted Husband to Liz, a loving Dad to Noel, Bernard and Fiona and a beloved Grandad to Caitlin, Patrick,…
David Henry Deakin
DAVID HENRY DEAKIN Sadly passed away at home on Monday, 10th June 2019, aged 85. David will be deeply missed by all his loving family and friends. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, 27th June 2019, at Walton Lea Crematorium, at 11:40am.…
Peter Williams
PETER MAGNUS WILLIAMS Peacefully in hospital on 12th June 2019, Peter aged 88 years of Lymm. Loving husband of the late Kathleen Williams. A much loved father and grand father. Funeral service at Altrincham Crematorium on Monday 24th June at 2.30pm.…
Barbara Ellen Reeves
BARBARA ELLEN REEVES Passed away peacefully in Warrington General on the 3rd June 2019, aged 72. Loving Mum to Dawn and Andrew, mother in law to Paul and Ema, much loved Grandma to Abi, Lucy, Tai, Indy and Bay. Barbara will be deeply missed by all her…
Stanley Packer
STANLEY PACKER Sadly passed away at home on the 5th June 2019, Aged 70. Stanley will be deeply missed by all his loving family and friends Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 25th June 2019 at Walton Lea Crematorium at 1:00pm. Family flowers only…
Karen Talbot
KAREN TALBOT 17th June Birthday memories to a wonderful mum, daughter and sister Love and miss you every day. Always in our thoughts
Muriel Hill
MURIEL HILL 'MOO' Passed away peacefully at Green Park Care Home on 11th June 2019 aged 84 years. She will be sadly missed by all her loving family. Funeral service will take place at Walton Lea Crematorium on Thursday 27th June at 9.40am. Family…

19th June 2019