FOUR of Warrington’s handball stars will take the first step on to the ladder of professional sport when they start the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence programme this month. AASE will allow Alex Bradley, Aston Lang, Beth Wilbraham and
DRUG seizures have increased by three per cent in the past year – thanks to residents giving police information. Home Office data reveals the increase, which involved 2,085 drug seizures in the year leading up to March. Almost 75 per
WARRINGTON Wolves Foundation Basketball team boast the only unbeaten record in EBL Division Four after they ended Burnley’s undefeated run in convincing style. Meeting at Burnley College on Saturday, Wolves were forced to start without three of their
Drugs expert DC Nigel Forrest has been involved in drugs investigation for the majority of his 27 years in the police. He said drug use has changed dramatically. DC Forrest said: “It used to be quite easy to catch dealers or users because we
ALL primary care health trusts must publish the totals of every invoice of more than £25,000 as a way of bolstering openness in public spending. But while the total billing amount appears on NHS Warrington’s website, a detailed breakdown and a description
MOORE United climbed to fifth place in Cheshire League Division Two after a 3-0 win at home to new boys Rudheath Social. Goals from Ashley Chester, Taylor and Mullaney sealed the win. United entertain Barnton at Long Lane on Saturday, kick off 2pm.
BRIDGE Boys recovered from falling behind after 13 seconds to defeat Howley 3-2 in Warrington Sunday League Division One. Phil Mannion gave Howley their fantastic start, with Alan Dickinson then making it 2-0. But Bridge closed the gap with goals from
SPARTAK’S unbeaten record came crashing down in the Warrington and District League this week. They were defeated 4-1 at Winwick in a Division Two match that featured two own goals. First-half strikes from Josh Whitfield and Grant Hughes, a penalty from
Moore...14 Dukenfield...42 MOORE welcomed South Lancashire and Cheshire Division Two high flyers Dukenfield to Moss Lane on a high after their solid win against Holmes Chapel the previous week. But the visitors soon showed that they were a different
WARRINGTON Borough Council has erected signage at Green Lane, Padgate indicating that 12 weeks work and no doubt thousands of pounds are to be spent installing cycle ways in Woolston Linear Park. Under the present climate is this really necessary or
HAVING just driven along Tanners Lane, I wonder how much longer we must wait for it to be resurfaced as it must be the worst maintained road in the borough. It is obviously more important to spend £70,000 on messing about with the junctions of Manchester
DRIVING home from work at 4.50pm on Crosfields Island, I was stopped at the traffic lights. In the left hand lane, two cars in front of me, was a blue Fiat Punto. I was gobsmacked to see the passenger open the door and throw out a bag of rubbish. Don
Douglas...5 Warrington...38 WARRINGTON stretched their winning streak to eight and picked up a vaulable bonus point in their excellent away victory on the Isle of Man. Hard running and quick handling from the Warrington backs created five tries for
I WONDER if the political carnage at the next local elections will bring back Steven Broomhead as chief executive of the council. The current inert lot have miserably failed on consulations, slashing care for the elderly and disabled. Children will also
I REFER to the address to the Association of Chief Police Officers by Chief Superintendent Derek Barnett of the Cheshire Constabulary about the cuts to the budgets of police forces in the UK and his remarks that this will cause racial and social tensions
I WISH to respond to the letter from the Rev Steve Parish, chairman of Orford Labour Party, in last week’s Guardian ‘Tour of shame’. He implies that I do not care about the future of William Beamont High School. That allegation is neither fair
A MULTI agency group that helps Warrington’s homeless is looking for volunteers. Room at the Inn, made up of councillors, residents and faith sector members, was set up in May after the emergency accommodation night shelter, on Winmarleigh Street, had
ABIGAYLE Fitzpatrick has her heart set on Olympic Games success after an eventful 12 months. The 17-year-old from Great Sankey made history when she earned selection for the first Youth Olympics in Singapore in August. She also won bronze in the Northern
AT the last meeting of Warrington Borough Council, the Conservative member for children’s services, Sheila Woodyatt, told assembled colleagues that Labour’s Building Schools for the Future programme was ‘a con’ and that the money was ‘never there’.
Eagle 2nd...24 Southport 3rd...17 EAGLE came out on top after an evenly matched contest with Southport’s third string. With the game in a stalemate for 25 minutes, it took a quick recycling move to break through the disorganised Southport defence,
WE swam every week at Woolston swimming pool until the change of times. We enjoyed the health benefits and the company of others in the class. We came on the bus from Penketh. Many came from different areas of Warrington to meet up. The new time is
COURTNEY Dean will never forget her 16th birthday. Lifting the Warrington Young Sports Personality of 2010 crown on Friday night was a fitting way to celebrate her outstanding year in the water as well as her special celebration. July and August were
I HAVE just returned from Locking Stumps Primary School’s harvest assembly at Thomas Risley Church. At the end of the assembly we had to say goodbye to Theresa, our lollipop lady of 11 years. On behalf of all residents in Locking Stumps we are appalled
THE sun sets over the cooling towers of Fiddler's Ferry Power Station. This dramatic sunset was captured by Michael Thomas, of Dale Close, Sankey Bridges. If you have a picture that you wish to be considered for publication on the letters page e-mail
WHEN is the council going to do something about dogs in Orford Park? My neighbour took her dog for a walk and was set upon by a Staffordshire bull terrier. It gripped her dog by the face and would not let go. She also was knocked to the ground and suffered
Stockport...34 Lymm...19 LYMM travelled to National League Division Three North leaders Stockport looking to test their recent boost in form. But they were handed a wake-up call by a team that look a sure thing for promotion at the end of the season
ADRIAN Derbyshire has added to his long list of honours after being awarded the Warrington Sports Personality Disabled Achiever award on Friday. The wheelchair fencer, who has won three gold and two silver international medals as well as being Great
A SMALL club in south Warrington they may be, but the Appleton Tigers women’s cricket team have been knocking their opposition for six. The Tigers were named team of the year at the Warrington Sports Personality Awards on Friday. And
BEN Westwood’s outstanding contribution to a successful Warrington Wolves season was recognised again when he collected his fourth player-of-the-year award on Friday. Already honoured by the club’s coaches, players and supporters’ club members
BOXING coach Mark Simmons is devoted to providing opportunities for others. The 37-year-old former professional footballer, whose career was cut short by injury, has volunteered his services to Phoenix Fire Amateur Boxing Club for around 12
WHEN Chris Ball took over as coach at Bank Quay Bulls under 17s, their fortunes could not have been much lower. The team was struggling to win games and players were leaving the club. Three years later and the Bulls were crowned North West Counties
PHOENIX Fire are making a real difference in the community. Whether the aim is to become a champion or just to get fitter, the coaches are hitting the mark and the club is growing every year. For some members, the club offers an alternative to hanging
IT takes a special kind of person to sacrifice their free time to help others. To do so at a young age, when the more selfish distractions of computer games, television and social media are almost all consuming, is even more remarkable. Seventeen-year-old
RESIDENTS have been joined by Warrington North MP Helen Jones in their outrage over a proposed extension to the life of Risley tip. Biffa Waste Services Limited submitted an application to Warrington Borough Council last month asking for an
A CHANCE encounter at school sparked a lifetime’s dedication to cricket for Sue Barlow. The Stockton Heath resident was named unsung hero of the year at the Warrington Sports Personality of the Year contest. Sue manages and runs (among
WARRINGTON Sports Personality of the Year Abigayle Fitzpatrick has her heart set on Olympic Games success after an eventful 12 months. The 17-year-old from Great Sankey, crowned this year's top award winner at The Halliwell Jones Stadium event
THERE were a record number of entries for Warrington Anglers Association’s October ‘Fish of the Month’ competition, but the clear winner in the junior section with his first Rixton Claypits carp, a cracking common of 18lbs, was Chris Giblin. In the senior
TWO double figure barbel from Lymm Angling Club stretches of the River Severn provide the main news item this week. First up, member Ian Murray fished an evening session on the club’s stretch at Rossall where his only bite resulted in a superb specimen
Rylands Sharks 28 Golborne Parks 14 RYLANDS Sharks will travel to Blackbrook in the BARLA Lancashire Cup quarter final thanks to Saturday’s victory. A brace of tries from both centre Paul Reynolds and winger Adam Coley helped them on their way and
St Judes u18 16 Crosfields u18 20 A HAT-TRICK of tries from man-of-the-match Hamilton ensured that Soap came away from Wigan for the second week running with a victory - this time ensuring a spot in the North West Counties Cup Final. The other try
Widnes St Maries 16 Bank Quay Bulls 36 BANK Quay Bulls progressed to the last eight of the BARLA Lancashire Cup on the back of a solid defensive effort at Widnes St Maries. Anthony Braide, Kiel Hillman and Phil Braddish were the outstanding performers
Crosfields 42 East Leeds 22 SOAP showed they have fire power across the park with a confidence-boosting win over third-placed East Leeds. Six different players got over the whitewash in Saturday’s victory as improving Crosfields maintained seventh
WARRINGTON Wolves have the second highest number of representatives in the England Academy squad to face the Australian Schoolboys next month. England have announced their 20 man Academy squad, including five from Wolves, for the series which will see
A STUDENT from Culcheth is helping to fight climate change after securing a place at the University of Cambridge to study a doctorate in chemistry. Claire Wombwell, aged 22, has started work on using hydrogen as a clean alternative to coal and oil.
A SCHOOL has hit all the right notes by becoming the first in Warrington to secure a national award. Glazebury CE Primary School was given a gold Sing Up award for its commitment to singing. The award involves the children taking part in a range of
WHAT has happened to Walton Crematorium? I took flowers after the grass was cut and was very disappointed to say the least. Wet clumps were strewn everywhere, I could not tell where the lawns ended and paths began. I have never seen such poor workmanship
THREE Phoenix Fire boxers collected awards in their own show at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Courtney Chadwick put on the best display, with a win against Three Nations silver medallist Jake Horoszczak earning him the award for best senior on the night
THE next book sale takes place at Birchwood Library later this month. It runs from Wednesday, November 17, until Saturday, November 20. The library will be open normal hours, so pop in for a bargain.
PAUL Hanagan’s battle with Champion Jockey title rival Richard Hughes is in the home straight. The pair are all-out to claim the coveted prize in the final week, which culminates in the last meeting of the season at Doncaster on Saturday. Having
TRY out two days of activities at Birchwood Forest Park this weekend. Both events start at the ranger centre. On Saturday you can join rangers in bulb planting, supported by Birchwood Town Council and The Birchwood Partnership, between 10.30am and noon
LIBERAL Democrat councillor Jo Crotty has resigned. The councillor, who represents Bewsey and Whitecross, lost the Warrington South seat in the General Election in May. But she told residents of Bewsey earlier this year she was 'too
HEAR from the world famous Brymbo Male Voice Choir in Culcheth this month. A concert takes place at Culcheth Sports Club, next Friday, November 12, featuring the choir which has performed across the world. Proceeds from the night will be split between
THE Friends of Culcheth Linear Park are raising money to restore the top path and create a wheelchair trail. This will mean there is circular route suitable for wheelchairs, buggies and bikes. Jack Delve, secretary of The Friends, said: “The park is
Warrington 4 Brooklands 2 WARRINGTON grabbed their first victory of the season with an excellent home performance against Brooklands’ sixth team. Despite conceding the first goal, the hosts were always threatening and they grabbed an equaliser when
THE man responsible for the multi-million pound rebuild of Culcheth High School has scooped a national award. Matthew Pendergast, from Turner and Townsend, in Liverpool, was named project manager of the year at the Association for Project Management
A HOUSE-TO-HOUSE appeal in Penketh and Great Sankey has raised thousands for a childrens charity. John Pennington, of Conifer Grove, Great Sankey has thanked the 260 volunteers who helped collect £7,859.98 for Action for Children.
A PAMPER day held at Seventh Heaven, Warrington Road, Penketh, raised £1,255 for a charity helping injured soldier Tom Coleridge. Volunteers and everyone who helped raise the sum have been thanked by the salon.
REPRESENTATIVES from Waste Recycling Group have been invited to attend November’s Penketh Parish Council meeting. The company behind the plans to extend the life of Arpley landfill for a further 12 years will present itsproposal to residents on Monday
VOLUNTEERS are needed at Sankey Valley Park to help the rangers during regular workdays each month. Tasks include fence repairs, path- laying, wildlife surveying and pond and woodland management. Anyone over 16 is welcome whether for a few hours or
A GREAT Sankey woman wants to thank everybody who helped her host the ninth Breakthrough breast cancer ladies night. Held last month at The Halliwell Jones stadium, the event raised more than £4,500 with stand-up bingo and a raffle. Helen Isherwood
SAINT Paul's church in Penketh will be holding an All Age Worship service on Sunday. All ages are welcome to attend the Warrington Road church service from 10am led by Ron Williams and Marise Seville.
PENKETH Parish Council hasbeen told speed signs can be installed if funding for them can be found. Residents and councillors have raised concerns about speeding drivers on Warrington Road, Penketh, but have been told equipment to prevent it would cost
CELEBRATING its 31st year, the Parents and Friends’ Association at Penketh Community Primary School holds its annual bonfire night festivities on Saturday. Hot food and fireworks from a professional team have attracted more than 1,800 people from Penketh
GULLIVER’S has missed out on beating the record for the world’s largest Halloween gathering. The Old Hall theme park called on families to don their spookiest outfits to beat the current Guinness World Record of 508 people gathered in full fancy dress
A GREAT Sankey man has been raising money for a Newcastle cancer charity after it cared for his uncle before he died in June. Stuart Eckford, of Vine Crescent, started his challenge of cycling from his home to the Newcastle hospice the same way it finished
WARRIORS demonstrated their raft of future talent by cleaning up at the City of Salford Potential Olympians Meet at the weekend. A total haul of 39 medals returned to Warrington as Aaron Hill won a staggering eight golds and one silver in the 11 to 12
GREAT Sankey Primary School’s latest photograph competition winner is nine-year-old Jessica Hughes. The talented snapper won the September holiday-themed competition with a picture of a sunset dropping down over a volleyball net on the beach
A FOOTPATH in Old Hall will not be recognised as a public right of way following a town hall inquiry. An order made in September 2008 to officially record the Old Camp Road path was thrown out as a result of last month’s investigation. Residents were
SOLDIERS from the Mercian Regiment and two Wolves stars helped to launch a new charity bid. Warrington Wolves’ new shirt sponsors Bensons for Beds launched their deal with a bed-push from the store on Winwick Road to The Halliwell Jones
AN Ikea Westbrook employee has visited projects in Vietnam funded through the furniture chain’s soft toy campaign. Alexandria Bickerstaff-Kane, aged 23, was chosen by the store to become a sustainability ambassador. Following her return Alexandria,
BURTONWOOD and Collins Green Senior Citizens’ Group has been given a £500 grant by Burtonwood and Westbrook Parish Council. The money will go towards a Christmas party with a band, food, raffle and comedian at Burtonwood Catholic Club, on Phipps Lane
A NEW polling station for Westbrook is being considered after residents complained about having to go to Asda to vote in May’s election. Burtonwood and Westbrook Parish Council heard how people were unhappy about privacy at the store and the volume of
PEOPLE are invited to the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace Christmas party, which takes place on December 4. This event, at the Peace Centre, in Old Hall, promises to be a fun packed night with plenty of food, live entertainment and a DJ
A WHEELIE bin was set alight under a shelter in a children’s play area on Saturday night at 10pm. Fire crews were called to the blaze, thought to be arson, on Hallfields Road, Orford.
YOUNGSTERS will receive an early Christmas present this year thanks to Burtonwood and Westbrook Parish Council’s Forshaw Trust. Children from five schools, Burtonwood, St Paul of the Cross, Callands, Old Hall and St Philip’s primary schools, will scoop
CINNAMON Brow Residents’ Association takes place on Saturday. The group, which tackles issues surrounding community policing, housing, debt problems, roads and footpaths, anti-social behaviour and safe play areas for children, is looking for more residents
TWO firework events are taking place in Fearnhead and Padgate this weekend. An evening of folk and fireworks takes place tomorrow, Friday, when Turnpike will perform at Padgate Methodist Church from 7.30pm. The evening includes refreshments and fireworks
A BREAK-IN at Monks Sports and Social Club has jeopardised the aid trip of a group of girls hoping to do charity work in Gambia. The club was broken into a fortnight ago when thugs stole speakers and other equipment needed for a fundraiser for the girls
FORMER Orford councillor Terry Whelan was honoured with a one minute’s silence by his colleagues at the Town Hall. Councillors from all three political parties lined up to pay tribute to Terry and the service he had given the town over his 37 year tenure
ARE you a dab hand with arts and crafts? The Mid-Orford Residents’ Association is looking for anybody wishing to sell homemade creations during a craft sale at the Orford Day Centre, on November 14. A cafe serving refreshments will be available and
Lib Dem borough councillors who represent Appleton will hold a surgery at 11am on Saturday at St Mary Magdalene’s Church, on Dingleway.
A LIFELONG Wolves fan celebrated his 91st birthday with Wolfie and the Carnegie Challenge Cup at a surprise party. Organised by his friends at Radley Common Community Centre, off Grasmere Avenue in Orford, John Clarke said the party was ‘very nice indeed
WOOLSTON councillors Bill Brinksman, Paul Bretherton and Tony McCarthy will be holding a surgery on Saturday between 10 and 11am at the library on Holes Lane. Residents are asked to drop by with any issues or concerns.
AN open day for parents and prospective reception pupils will take place at Bruche Primary School. Two events will take place at the school on Seymour Drive at 1pm and 2pm on Thursday, November 11. Call the school on 815772 for more information.
STOCKTON Heath Parish Council will meet at 7.30pm on Tuesday at the Sandy Lane Centre, on Sandy Lane.
THE Walton Estate will be discussed at 6.30pm tonight, Thursday, before Walton Parish Council’s monthly meeting at 7.30pm at St John’s Church Parish Hall, on Old Chester Road.
A FORMER jewellery shop which closed after burglars targeted it in an early morning heist could be turned into a cafe. A planning application has been submitted to transform the A Baker & Sons shop on Walton Road, Stockton Heath, into a Chinese bakery
BONFIRE Night celebrations in south Warrington on Saturday include the following events: * Fireworks, hot food, a fun fair and snacks at Appleton Thorn Primary School, on Arley Road. Gates open at 6pm and tickets can be bought at the entrance. * Broomfields
LYMM’S Remembrance Sunday service takes place at St Mary’s Church on Sunday, November 14 followed by the laying of wreaths at the war memorial.
A HOTEL in Lymm will get a new leisure centre and conference facility despite residents protesting against the plans. Lymm Hotel, on Whitbarrow Road, had a planning application to add a further 29 bedrooms as well as the two new centres and the associated
Garreth Carvell will make his Four Nations debut for England against Papua New Guinea in the final game of their tour on Saturday. Carvell, who was a replacement for Wolves teammate Adrian Morley nine days into the five-week tour, will be joined
platform shoes, big wigs and flared trousers made a comeback when Broomfields Junior School returned to the 70s. Children and staff at the school on Bridge Lane, Appleton, held fun celebrations to mark the school’s 40th anniversary.
SCHOOL children were on the ball as they took part in a football competition during the half term break. More than 65 youngsters, aged seven to 15, battled it out on the pitch during an event arranged by CSO David Mahon, from Warrington South NPU, at
Embroidery, dress and jewellery making will be demonstrated tonight, Thursday, at craft evening organised by Make and Do. Anyone interested in getting creative can chat to tutors and students about the sessions, which usually take place during the day
A TEENAGER who had the chance to study at a top United States university is hoping her time abroad will help her studies at home. Fiona Muir, aged 17, of Cliffe Road, Appleton, saved money from babysitting for three years to fund a dream trip to take
SATURDAY sees this year’s popular Lymm and District Round Table bonfire. The event will again be held at the Rugby Club, on Saturday, with doors opening at 6pm, bonfire lit at 6.30pm and firework display from 7pm. Tickets will be on sale by The Cross
A PAIR of swimmers took the plunge to raise money for one of their favourite charities. Thelwall residents Janice Brown aged 63, and Laura Mottram aged 41, were due to take part in the Great North Swim at Windermere, in September, to raise money for
THE next meeting of Lymm Parish Council takes place on Tuesday in the village hall on Pepper Street. Meeting at 7.30pm, members of the public are welcome.
PARENTS in Lymm got to check out St Mary’s Pre-school as it held an open day. Children got the chance to play and look around while parents chatted to staff. The younger children enjoyed exploring the toys and activities set up in the hall, from
A WOMAN from Grappenhall has raised £3,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of her husband. Pauline Lawrence and her friends at Abersach Sands, a caravan park in North Wales where the couple spent many holidays, held a barbecue fundraising event
YOUNGSTERS at a Grappenhall school have been honing their skills at the most popular sport in the country. The pupils at Grappenhall Hall School have taken up angling. Officers from Cheshire Police have helped the boys at the school learn how to
AN open day takes place at Thelwall Pre-School today, Thursday. The pre-school meets at the parish hall on Bell Lane. Prospective parents are welcome to attend between 9.30am and 11.30am to ask questions and check out the new outdoor play area. Call
THE Friends of St Wilfrid’s host a ladies indulgence evening on Thursday, November 18, at the Fir Grove Hotel in Grappenhall. There will be fashion shows from Ibizaar and Pretty Flamingo of Stockton Heath, and Toni and Guy will be giving a hair demonstration
STAFF at an office in Wilderspool collected a treasure chest of money for Macmillan Cancer Support with a pirate themed day. Workers at Ombudsman Services, on Greenalls Avenue, donned pirate outfits, transformed their desks into ships and took part in
WARRINGTON Rowing Club achieved four wins in the Dee Autumn Head races at Chester. Maros Sloboda and Matus Kosta gained success in the intermediate level two double scull event, while Lucy Shard Kate Furnell, Hannah Furnell, Caitlin Anderson and cox
REST your weary shoppers’ feet this Saturday and enjoy a relaxing cuppa at a Latchford church, from 10.30am until noon. Latchford Methodist Church, in Thelwall Lane, hosts the shoppers’ coffee morning on Saturday where you can stop off to chat to friends
EYES down for some bingo fun at the Fairfield and Howley Neighbourhood Project. The numbers game is one of the ways that the community can get involved at the centre, which has moved into St Elphin’s CE Primary School’s old building on Fairfield Street
YOUNGSTERS at Alderman Bolton Primary School have been drawing on their artistic skills for a day dedicated to design. Pupils at the Reynolds Street school, in Latchford, took part in the Big Draw, a national event aimed at encouraging young
TROUBLE makers are being warned to be on their best behaviour in the run up to Bonfire Night. Incidents of anti-social behaviour, youth nuisance, criminal damage and numbers of illegal fires traditionally increase at this time of year so police have
RESIDENTS living in Howley and Fairfield can raise any police matters with officers at a surgery next Tuesday. The Warrington Central Neighbourhood Policing Unit will be holding the drop-in session at Warrington Collegiate, on Winwick Road, which will
A LATCHFORD high school which lost out on Government funding for its redevelopment has launched an online petition against the cut. Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School is asking politicians to consider new ways of funding capital building projects so that
BEIJING Olympians Richard Egington and Olivia Whitlam have reached their finals at the World Rowing Championships in New Zealand. Egington and the GB men’s four crew went straight through to the final tomorrow, Friday, with a win in their heat on Lake
Wheel clamping is being ruthlessly enforced at the Dave Whelan gym in the town centre with motorists being charged £150 to release their cars. The move, aimed at warding off shoppers from using the car park, is already causing controversy with
BOXING star Frank Bruno met serving and former members of the Armed Forces to launch this year’s Poppy Appeal in Warrington. The former world heavyweight champion went to the town’s headquarters of the Royal British Legion to meet members of
A SHAMELESS thug involved in an attack which saw a man die has bragged about his crimes on social networking site Facebook. John Palmer, known as JJ Palmer, aged 26, wrote on his Facebook page that he pleaded guilty to something he did not
CHRIS Riley has signed a new contract with Warrington Wolves that will keep the livewire winger at the club until November 2013. As the latest of 15 players to sign an extended contract, Riley’s new deal is further indication that Wolves’ head of coaching
