Archive - Thursday, 4 June 2020

Bid to make Warrington UK’s first all-electric bus town
WARRINGTON Borough Council has launched an ambitious bid to become the UK’s first all-electric bus town. In an expression of interest to the Department for Transport, the Labour-run authority has stressed that having the UK’s first all-electric…
MP accused of ‘flouting the law’ at Black Lives Matter demonstration
WARRINGTON Conservatives have accused Labour MP Charlotte Nichols of clearly ‘flouting the law’ during a Black Lives Matter demonstration. Ms Nichols, who holds the seat for Warrington North, and party colleagues made their way to the demonstration…
Number of coronavirus patients in intensive care drops below 5 at Warrington Hospital
THE number of Covid-19 positive patients being treated in ICU at Warrington Hospital has dropped below five. According to the latest weekly figures published by Warrington and Halton trust, staff have tested 5,795 inpatients/community (5,110 last…
Council chiefs and police ‘take the knee’ in support of Black Lives Matter
THE council and Warrington Police have united with Warrington’s black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities by ‘taking the knee’ to support the Black Lives Matter movement. As part of ongoing action this week, tens of thousands of people…
Motorist speeds at 110mph before ‘smashing up his car’ when pulled over by police
A MOTORIST was clocked speeding at more than 110mph and ‘smashed his car up’ when he was pulled over by police. The M62 was briefly closed in both directions this afternoon, Thursday, while emergency services dealt with the incident near to junction…
Mattel Play! Liverpool closes doors for good due to coronavirus pandemic
MATTEL Play! Liverpool has announced its permanent closure as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Heritage Great Britain's Mattel Play!, on the Royal Albert Dock, was based on the popular TV characters that children know and love – Thomas & Friends…
Tory MP accused of ‘hiding criticism’ on Facebook
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has responded after being accused of ‘hiding criticism’ on social media. A number of residents have claimed Mr Carter has been removing negative or critical comments on his Facebook page. One says that the Tory…
Calls for rethink over plans to hold Peel Hall inquiry virtually
WARRINGTON Borough Council has joined campaigners in calling for a rethink over plans to hold the new Peel Hall public inquiry virtually. An appeal against the council’s decision to refuse developer Satnam’s 1,200-home masterplan for the Houghton…
Chester Zoo's 'Save Our Zoo' campaign raises more than £1m in 24 hours
More than £1 million has been raised for Chester Zoo after it revealed it was fighting for its future due to an indefinite closure. Bosses launched the Save Our Zoo campaign on Wednesday and revealed the attraction was “at risk of extinction” and…
Author who donated book proceeds to Alder Hey is jailed after hitting police officer with baton
A SELF-published author who donated the proceeds of his book to Alder Hey Children's Hospital has been jailed for hitting a police officer with his own police baton. Lloyd Groarke, of Buttercup Close, Sankey Bridges, was in Warrington town centre…
LETTER: 'Do the people queuing for hours for Ikea not care about key workers?'
IT started with the Grappenhall conga, progressed to motorways blocked with drivers queuing for Burger King and now the people of Warrington have made the national news as more than 1,000 queued to shop at Ikea. Are these people not aware of Covid…
LETTER: 'What a lovely surprise to see our old neighbour in VE Day coverage'
MY family are from Warrington, I live in Hampshire but try to keep up to date with Warrington news via a very good friend and your newspaper. My father is always chatting about the good old days so you can imagine the surprise when my youngest…
LETTER: Let's not put unnecessary pressure on Wire's star signing Greg Inglis
I WANT to talk about Greg Inglis (Warrington Guardian, May 28). I agree that he is a fabulous player and I cannot wait to see him in primrose and blue next year. But what irritates me intensely is this current desire to label everything as…
LETTER: 'How long will residents have to put up with dangerous eyesore?
HOW long do the residents of Thelwall have to put up with the age-old eyesore on Thelwall New Road? I’m talking about the old derelict shop at that location. It is in a dangerous condition and surrounded by temporary fencing. Warrington…
LETTER: 'I saw 40 teenagers gathered on park drinking and playing football'
PEOPLE seem to think the coronavirus problem is over. Or at least that is the conclusion I came to after visiting Mary Ann Meadows at the weekend. I appreciate as of Monday, six people can meet for exercise. But there was a gang of at least…
No coronavirus deaths at Warrington Hospital but 4 more cases confirmed in town
NO new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at Warrington Hospital in the last 24 hours. The Trust's death toll remains at 124. According to the latest data from Public Health England, 776 residents in Warrington have now tested positive for…
Back Our Businesses: Companies prepare to reopen after disruption
WARRINGTON’S businesses are preparing to reopen following the disruption caused by the coronavirus crisis as attention shifts to the town’s economic recovery. Outdoor markets and car showrooms were permitted to reopen from Monday this week, as…
LETTER: 'Warrington is becoming the laughing stock of the country'
WARRINGTON is rather quickly becoming the laughing stock of the pandemic. We had the conga on Grappenhall during the VE Day anniversary, barbecues at the Ferry Tavern, mass queues for Burger King, now Ikea. We are the biggest embarrassment…
Currys PC World reopens for click and collect orders
PEOPLE will be able to buy electrical goods from Currys PC World at Junction Nine Retail Park from today, Thursday. The store is reopening for 'zero-contact' click and collect orders. Mark Allsop, chief operating officer at Dixons Carphone…
Get the pub delivered to your door as takeaway service launches in Warrington
SEVERAL pubs across Warrington are opening for takeaways next week. The Greene King brewers will start trading from Wednesday, June 10 offering a range of classic pub dishes such as fish and chips and steak and ale pie. A limited range of packaged…
Wire fans can expect new ways of Super League being presented
SUPER League will be watching with interest at the return of the Premier League as sport gets back under way following the pandemic. Government gave the green light to professional sport returning behind-closed-doors at the weekend. The Premier…
‘Disrespectful’ youths caught playing football in cemetery’s baby garden
A GROUP of youths have been caught playing football in a cemetery’s baby garden. Police received reports of the six teenagers having a game in the Rose Bud Baby Garden and Fox Covert Cemetery yesterday evening, Wednesday. Their actions have…
Recap: Coronavirus breaking news in Warrington
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Ken McFadden
KEN McFADDEN 6th June Heavenly Birthday wishes 65 today Loved and missed always. Love Ellen, Children, Grandchildren & families xxx
Paul Grice
PAUL GRICE Happy 50th birthday Paul have a great day love from mum & family xx…
Margaret Hewitt
MARGARET HEWITT Passed away peacefully in St Giles Hospice, Lichfield on 14th May, aged 77 years. Margaret grew up in Thelwall and attended Lymm Grammar School before going on to Bangor University. She eventually moved to Burton on Trent, where she
Philip Brooks
PHILIP BROOKS ROCKY Laura and family would like to thank you all for your attendance at Phil's funeral on Friday 29th May. We would like to thank everybody for their kindness and support at this sad time.The many messages and cards will always be remembered
William (Billy) Brown
WILLIAM (BILLY) BROWN It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Billy, on 21st May 2020, aged 75 yrs. Formerly of Reynolds Street, Latchford, Billy, Shiela and children moved to Auckland, New Zealand, in 1994, where he died in hospital. Goodnight
David Harry Williams
DAVID HARRY WILLIAMS (Dave) Sadly passed away on Tuesday, 26th May 2020 at home and will be missed by all his loving family and friends. Private family funeral service will take place on Monday, 8th June 2020 at Walton Lea Crematorium at 16.20pm. Family
Linda Reedy
LINDA REEDY Sadly passed away at Warrington general hospital on the 23rd May 2020, aged 75. Linda will be deeply missed by all her loving family and friends, funeral service will take place on Tuesday 9th June 2020 at Walton lea crematorium at 2:20pm,
Jean Eliza Holmes
JEAN ELIZA HOLMES (formerly Longshaw, Nee Tonge) Passed to Glory peacefully on Thursday 21st May. A beloved wife of the late Fred Longshaw and widow of John Holmes and much loved mother of Andrew and mother-in-law to Elizabeth. Jean will be dearly missed
Winnie Hignett
WINNIE HIGNETT nee Costello 31st May 2020 Winifred (Winnie) our much loved Mum, Granny, Aunt and friend peacefully passed away aged 87 years. Winnie will be sadly missed by all her loving family and friends. Winnie was one of 9 siblings born on Walmsley…
MYRA CHILTON
MYRA CHILTON Sadly passed away, aged 69, after a long battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Robert Chilton, her children Shaun, Samantha and Gemma and her grandchildren. Funeral was held at Walton crematorium on Thursday 28th…
Pauline O'Neill
PAULINE O'NEILL Peacefully passed away at Warrington Hospital on 18th May 2020 aged 90. Much loved and remembered as Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Auntie and friend. A Private family service will be held at Walton Lea Crematorium on 4th June…
Stephen Atherton
STEPHEN WILLIAM ATHERTON Peacefully at home on the 18th May 2020, Stephen aged 76 years Much loved Dad of Andrea, Lesley & Adele. Cherished Grandad of Thomas & Rebecca. Loving husband of his late wife, Veronica. Stephen will be sadly missed by all family…
David William Shepard
DAVID WILLIAM SHEPARD Passed away 7th June 2019. A year has passed by, there's not a day that I don't cry. I love and miss you every day and in my heart you will always stay. Love you always, your loving wife Carol and all your family. xxx
Rene Lomax
RENE LOMAX 9.9.43 - 6-6-2018 Adorami Rene Forever in my soul Alan…
LESLIE STEWART DUNCAN JONES
LESLIE STEWART DUNCAN JONES Passed away peacefully on the 21st May 2020 at Gainsborough House Nursing Home aged 74 Years. Devoted Husband to Wendy, Dad to Niki, Kirsty and Stewart. Grandad to Ainsley, Mason, Harriet and Otto. Funeral service to take place
ELAINE & TOM FOWLER
ELAINE & TOM FOWLER Happy 55th wedding anniversary Hope you have lovely day Lots of love Lee, Vicki, Ty, Poppy & Rhea…
Firefighter set to run hundreds of laps of her station for 24 hours straight
A FIREFIGHTER is set to run laps of her station for 24 hours for charity. Becky Wightman, who is based at Lymm Fire Station, will take on her fundraising challenge tomorrow, Friday. Starting at 10am, she will run around the fire station until…
Dog killed by Staffordshire bull terrier in Sankey Valley Park
THE heartbroken owner of a Miniature Pinscher who was killed by a Staffordshire bull terrier at the weekend is warning others to stay alert while out walking. Natasha Pitts was walking her dog Minnie in Sankey Valley Park on Friday morning when…
Couple's love of cats inspires virtual Four Peaks challenge
A STOCKTON Heath couple's love of cats inspired them to take on the gruelling Four Peaks Challenge on their own stairs. Michelle and Christian Ewen ascended and descended their stairs for 4,000 metres, raising more than £700 for Cats Protection…
The stylish changes transforming Birchwood High School
BIRCHWOOD High School has transformed during lockdown with a stylish re-brand. While the Brock Road school has been closed to pupils since the end of March, a team of staff and contractors has been working hard to create a modern and engaging learning…
Rugby club launches shirt in memory of nurse who died after contracting Covid-19
A COMMUNITY rugby league club has launched an NHS tribute shirt in memory of Warrington Hospital nurse Joselito Habab. Known as Jo, the 46-year-old worked at the Lovely Lane site for 18 years. The dad, who trained as a nurse in his native Philippines…

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