AMERICAN Football has hit Newton! The Northwestern Redskins Club has expanded into the Senior League. Based at the Newton Sports Club, Crow Lane East, the team will start its inaugural season in April 1997. The club is looking for players and staff to
Newton RUFC 15 Eagle RUFC 16 NEWTON'S poor run of form continued in South Lancashire/Cheshire League One as they conceded a try in the final seconds of the game. Despite having to make a number of changes due to injury, Newton still had a side good enough
THERE are now four teams on 14 points at the top of the Earlestown Town Furnishings Snooker League. Garswood Labour A lost at home to HRR 4-2, both have 14 points. CYMS A were held to a draw at Earlestown Cons but stay on 14 - M. Dinsdale, CYMS A, made
HERE we go again. Endless queues, frayed tempers, rising pollution. No it's not the traffic situation at Bridge Street but the start of the Christmas rush. Already we are seeing Christmas trees being propped up in hotel foyers and party frocks adorn town
I WOULD like to thank the caring person who bumped my car, which displayed an orange disabled badge, on Friday, at the small Cockhedge car park. Although they left a note with their name and address, these turned out to be entirely fictitious. I have
OH dear! The V96 concert was always going to attract an amount of criticism be it a success or failure, so we should have expected it would also give the likes of E.E. something to complain about for years to come. E.E. is not the only one to lose friends
I WRITE in reply to G. P. Davies's letter about Colin Parry. I wonder if he has ever been in the heartbreaking situation of losing a close family member? I sincerely hope not. All Colin Parry is doing is getting on with life the way his heart and mind
I WAS disgusted to read recently that Warrington Borough Council wants to spend £80,000 on a survey for some crazy River Mersey scheme. Give this money to the pensioners of Warrington, not some crackpot Mersey Park scheme. The people of Gainsborough Road
I AM writing to complain about North West Water. Despite their slogan that they 'care for their customers' I received very little care when I came downstairs early one Sunday morning to find my kitchen flooded. I phoned NWW to tell them and was told it
HOW spiteful can anyone get? I refer to the letter from G. P. Davies on September 27, about Colin Parry. I don't know Mr. Parry and I bet G. P. Davies doesn't either. His son died. He, his wife and his family know how that feels. Thankfully, I don't.
I WAS disgusted to read the personal attack upon Mr. Colin Parry made by G. P. Davies. Since the killing of his son, Tim, Mr. Parry has quite rightly endeavoured to ensure that his son's name is kept in the public's conscience. Tim's death demonstrated
I NOTE in the Guardian, September 13, an article entitled "Traffic Problems are killing town." Since childhood bicycling has been a pleasure and a useful and cheap form of transport, especially short journeys of a few miles to work. Recently I have resumed
FOR more than four years, the world has watched the atrocities of ethnic cleansing in the former Yugoslavia and we are still seeing the grim evidence of genocide in Rwanda, even as the same horrific spiral of violence threatens Burundi. Those responsible
IT will be a case of "no abridgement too far" when the Reduced Shakespeare Company encapsulate the Bard's 37 plays into 97 minutes at the Gateway in Chester next Monday. Actors Adam Long, David Letwin and Matthew Hendrickson spare just 90 seconds on the
FIVE talented Warrington musicians, selected from those who took part in the series of mini-recitals held during the past year, will be invited to take part in a concert being staged by the Friends of Walton Hall at that venue on November 9. Converted
THE Guardian series has been contacted on the Internet a staggering 12,000 times since we went on-line in July. Internet users in this country and abroad have tapped into our up-to-date news service which also includes features and information on business
BNFL Inc, the US subsidiary of BNFL, Risley, has won its largest contract yet, worth $600m, to help to clean up one of the biggest nuclear sites in the United States. BNFL provides products and services to 14 countries and last year was named as Britain's
I'M pleased this week to be getting more reports on Warrington Anglers' Association fisheries, one especially from the tiny River Bollin. A member visited this venue on Tuesday and bagged up on small chub, roach and a few dace, all taken on the stick
EXCLUSIVE By Mike Hall WIRE coach John Dorahy says he was disappointed for the Australian Rugby League when it lost its battle with Rupert Murdoch's Super League. His comments may surprise many but as the Australian explains: "I grew up with the ARL so
MATCH organiser Ray Boden scored a double header last week by coming first in Tuesday's match on Lymm Dam and Thursday's match on the Sankey Canal. Ray reported that the tench were in a feeding mood on the Sankey Canal, on pegs 121 to 140, with silver
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help run youth clubs throughout Warrington. Anyone with a couple of hours to spare each week who can share skills, help on trips out or simply be a friend to young people is welcome. For further information contact Lynda Johnstone
TWO children's gifts have been banned from Woolworth's stores because of their potential danger to children. Cheshire Trading Standards officers have served a Suspension Notice on Woolworths, prohibiting the sale of a luxury pig hot water bottle and cover
AFTER 10 years of making the world's top film stars even more beautiful, Warrington girl has returned home as manager of a new health and beauty spa. During her time in the south of England, Kate counted Bruce Willis and Demi Moore among her star clients
TRAFFIC bosses are urging motorists to hold fire before criticising the new gyratory scheme at Bridge Foot. The real test of the new urban traffic control system, will be in a few weeks time when the Riverside retail park opens off Wharf Street, bringing
TEN unemployed young Warrington people are wanted to join in a unique course to improve their job prospects. The Prince's Trust Action Recharge '96 programme includes a week's free stay at Butlins Wonderwest World Holiday Centre in Ayr, Scotland, in November
A HANDICAPPED girl whose bravery touched millions of TV viewers could take her last walking steps in Disneyland. For Lindsey Morley has won a dream trip abroad before she has surgery that could confine her to a wheelchair after she was nominated by a
WARRINGTON bobby Andrew Dodd is top of the cops after arresting a record number of villains. Like the Canadian Mounties, the young constable always gets his man. And his efforts have been recognised by the county's Chief Constable, who has commended PC
A GOLF tournament raised £9,000 for St Rocco's Hospice. A team entered by Warrington-based Williams Tarr Construction Group won the event, which was held at a golf club in Tarporley. Converted for the new archive on 13 March 2001. Some images and formatting
A HEARTBROKEN father has made a plea for help to curb his son's violence against women. Ernest Williams, of North Avenue, Orford, fears son Mark, who is in prison after being cleared of rape but convicted of false imprisonment, could do the same again
HEARTBROKEN owners may soon take comfort in giving their beloved cats, dogs or even snakes a dignified send off if plans for a unique cemetery go ahead. David Duxbury is hoping to open a special pet cemetery and crematorium near Glazebrook Farm, Glazebrook
Police chiefs have decided to prosecute the mum-of-three after she left two of her children with virtual strangers while she went to Spain. A probe was launched last month after tiny Amy Bogg was discovered sobbing on the doorstep of her home in Padgate
YOUNG people from around Warrington are ready to join the likes of Oasis and Cast after a music course at the Menai centre in Anglesey. The course was for 15-18 year olds and it allowed students to improve their skills through various workshops where
DO you feel the need to be pampered and preened? Well now's your chance when an open day is held at the Image Clinic in Lever House, Palmyra Square. Beauty therapists will give demonstrations from noon to 8pm on October 9 on a full range of treatments
GARDENERS are being given an opportunity to make their savings grow by reducing Warrington's rubbish mountain. Warrington Borough Council has launched a pilot scheme to encourage residents to recycle organic waste. Townsfolk currently throw away 17,000
A BRAVE Warrington charity worker who is now fighting an incurable disease has been treated to a feast fit for a queen. Monica Spence is now confined to a wheelchair as she battles against motor neurone disease - a muscle wasting illness which has rendered
A COMMUNITY centre which was ravaged by fire last November has risen from the ashes. The Greenwood Centre, in Greenwood Crescent, Orford, is back in business after undergoing a major refurbishment. And on Monday, the revamped centre hosted a family fun
GRADUATE Annamarie Fairhurst is set for a shining future. Annamarie, aged 25, has gained a 2:2 BA honours degree in Art and Design from Liverpool Hope, which is affiliated to Liverpool University. And now the former Padgate High pupil, who lives in Oxmead
A TODDLER whose face was horribly disfigured by a skin disease has made a fantastic recovery and is now on the books of child model agency. David Winterbottom was so badly affected by eczema, a disease which causes intense itching, that his face used
DRAGON boat racing Scouts scooped trophies galore after a punishing season of paddling. Warrington East and West Scout's under 16 Dragon boat team, the Orientals, took first place in the Scout National Finals on the River Thames. On top of this they swept
DRIVER Louise Hatchard, of Callands, says the traffic is terrible. She blames the retail park for congestion in Callands. Bridgefoot, she says, is another congestion point which can cause chaos. She said the new traffic lights will make things worse.
ARE you a good listener? Eager to get to the core of problems?If so, the Warrington Citizens Advice Bureau needs your help. The Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for volunteers to play the role of adviser to members of the public. To be an adviser, you
HOW much do we Warringtonians really know about our home town? Not nearly enough, according to amateur historian Harry Wells. The 46-year-old, who runs a model shop in Orford Lane, has spent countless hours researching the town's colourful past. He has
Wilmslow 6 Newton 1 WILMSLOW totally outplayed Newton and made the most of all their chances. Sarah Cowan scored Newton's goal. Newton will have to address their problems before this weekend's game against Wrexham. Converted for the new archive on 13
IT seems my comments about John Major and his reticence to answer readers' questions have angered those concerned for his public image. The first complaint came from one of his press aides Sheila Gunn. London-based Ms Gunn, colloquially known as one of
AS a member of the Emmaus Christian Fellowship, I was doubly disappointed with the article in the Guardian of September 27. First to learn that the increase in recent attendance was in part due to the Guardian secret agents and secondly that a bitter
From what I have learned, I can only congratulate all those who are involved in this. It has had the support of all sections of the community, including 12 schools who have worked in great depth to help in the production of the bronze discs. The children
I THINK that it is a good thing that the Sankey Canal is to be opened again. It should never have been filled in in the first place. This fellow from Frodsham does not know what he's on about and neither do the people from Dallam and Bewsey. There are
IF Mr Richard Kane of Frodsham had spent his time looking at the arguments for restoring the Sankey Canal, rather than in digging up insults, his letter of last week would have made better reading. He would have learned, for instance, that the money to
WARRINGTON town centre is to be extended by a £25 million shopping development. A 200,000 square foot "fashion and leisure" park will stretch from the Winwick Road area, linking up with Golden Square. Work is scheduled to start early next year, and the
Warrington Photographic Society meets on Tuesday evenings at the Library, Museum Street. All welcome. Stockton Heath Writers' Group meets every Thursday at the Red Lion pub, Stockton Heath, from 7.30pm. New members welcome. Writers' workshop every Monday
WARRINGTON based Scotia Haven has bought Cecil Smith, the Liverpool based dried fruit trading company. A new trading company, Cecil Smith Trading Ltd, has been formed within Scotia Haven. The new company will be based at the company's headquarters at
DISTRIBUTION Point, a 108 square foot warehouse development off the M62 in Warrington has been let by Schroder Exempt Property Unit Trust to Fresenius Ltd for the distribution of healthcare products. Frensenius is part of the German based manufacturing
SPECIALISTS at Business Environments Planning, based at Birchwood Science Park are advising the Ministry of Defence on planning and development issues in the United Kingdom. The company beat competition from Europe to secure the contract which is shared
WARRINGTON Rugby League Club half back Willy Swann and long-serving prop forward Phil Sumner collected a donation of £50 for the Wire's youth development fund when they visited the newly refurbished MFI in Warrington. Converted for the new archive on
WARRINGTON is among local authorities which could benefit from a £500,000 scheme being proposed by MANWEB. Under the energy efficiency grant scheme, housing providers are asked to submit energy saving projects for their electrically heated properties.
Warrington Town 0 Ashton United 4 BASEMENT side Warrington Town crashed to another humiliating defeat on Tuesday - they are the only team without a win in both Unibond divisions. To make matters worse, the two teams immediately above them in Division
EXCLUSIVE By MIKE HALL ALEX Murphy and John Dorahy have called for a complete ban on Rugby League players switching to Union after the Australian Super League was given the go-ahead last week. The Wire chiefs say there are no excuses for League stars
HE may never don his playing boots in the Super League, but Nigel Ashley-Jones is very much a part of Wilderspool life. At only 24, the former Aussie youth team star has a wise old head. He commands a diverse role at Warrington which reads 'strength and
SUPER League is go! - at last. Rupert Murdoch's shock victory in the appeal court has, in my opinion, saved the game of Rugby League from nose-diving down the slippery slope. Let's be honest, no matter how much the Rugby Football League try to tell us
EXCLUSIVE By Mike Parsons TOP prop Mark Hilton has pledged his future to Warrington until the year 2000. The 21-year-old has agreed a one-year extension to his current Wilderspool contract. Hilton is back to full fitness and returned to training with
HOT-SHOT Phil Archer has got that winning feeling. The Birchwood Golf Club assistant has so many trophies he does not know what to do with them all. His biggest achievement of the year so far is finishing top of the PGA North Region Assistant Order of
A VICIOUS gang battered and nearly blinded a 64-year-old man in a bid to get their hands on a footwear fashion craze. Five masked men beat Brian McVey with baseball bats and sprayed an ammonia type substance into his eyes. Detectives this week launched
PUPILS from the Beatles' era are invited to a Warrington school reunion next week. Former students at Broomfields Secondary Modern School, Appleton around 1965, are welcome at a disco evening in the Causeway hotel, Wilderspool Causeway on Saturday, October
A WALK along the famous Pennine Way has raised nearly £400 for Loushers Lane Special School. Good friends Charles Oliver, landlord of the Lower Angel pub, Buttermarket Street and Aidan Grannell, of Bruntleigh Avenue, Latchford, decided to go on the marathon
A WARRINGTON doctor has begun a fundraising campaign to build a mission for leprosy victims in Southern India. Dr. Violet Gunamani says the victims of the disease are left destitute, without family support and shunned because of their disfigured appearance
THE birth of baby Cieva Boyle has continued a remarkable fifth generation tradition for a Warrington Welsh family. The little girl has a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother who were all like her, the first-born children
BOSSES of this year's massive pop concert say it's not definitethe show will return for '97. Promoters SJM is still undecided and has been locked in talks over where to hold the 12-hour musical extravaganza. In August more than 35,000 people descended
FLORIST Alison Lawton has branded Asda bosses as "fat cats" and sent them a wreath - to say thanks a bunch! For the businesswoman claims the supermarket giant is going to put her out of business and deep in debt. The major chain charges Alison nearly
DETECTIVES are hunting a raider who broke into a house and punched a lone woman. The man - described as fat and in his early 30s - then pulled a knife on the terrified 22-year-old during the Sunday afternoon raid. But the victim managed to fool the attacker
WARRINGTON schoolboy, David Yeomans, was barred from working with his classmates - because he was wearing the wrong footwear! The 12-year-old was pulled out of his lessons because he was wearing trainers. He was made to do his schoolwork in a separate
A YOUNG man has been hailed as a medical miracle after surviving an horrific car crash in the USA. Doctors gave odds of 10 million to one against 25-year-old Lee Crompton's survival following a tragic accident in Florida in July 1995. But even though
Sunday: 10.00-4.00pm, Superdrug Chemists, Unit E, Cockhedge Way, Warrington; 11.00-4.00pm, Greencross Pharmacy, 1, Allen Street; Noon to 1.00pm, G. & K. Rowley, Guardian Street, Warrington; 5.30-6.30pm, Prechem Pharmacy, 2, Hallfields Road. Additional
A SMOOTH-TALKING conman is raking in thousands of pounds in a scam that preys on people's fear of crime. The man is ripping off Warrington householders by selling personal attack alarms door-to-door at £75 each. But the same items can be bought in the
FOUR Warrington youngsters were frogmarched out of a McDonalds store and robbed by two youths who claimed they were carrying a gun. The teenagers' terrifying ordeal began on Saturday as they sat in the Stamford New Road branch of the burger chain in Altrincham
LAW and order remains one of the top priorities for the people of Warrington, a survey has revealed. Warrington South Conservatives carried out a survey that voices the fears of the public. The town's Tories contacted more than 2,000 households and more
WARRINGTON beauty queen Jane Gregory missed out on glamour glory in her bid to become Miss UK. But it isn't surprising the former Miss Warrington had a tough battle - she lost a night's beauty sleep before the final when one of the Mr UK contestants dropped
A FOURTH candidate has come forward to fight the Warrington South seat in next year's General Election. Gerald Kelly has been selected by the Referendum Party to contest the marginal constituency currently held by Labour's Mike Hall. Mr. Kelly, aged 56
A HEALTH delegation from Warrington is to take part in a pioneering European conference on drug addiction later this month. Specialists from the town's Community Health Care Trust will travel to one of Warrington's twin towns, Nachod in the Czech Republic
A TEENAGE girl has lost her 18-month battle against cancer. Brave Sarah Louise Pilling, aged 13, lived in Wiltshire Close, Woolston, with her parents, Kevin and Elaine, and her brother, Neil. She attended Woolston County High School and was a former pupil
