A CONSULTATION has been launched for two key junctions to be redeveloped on the A57. Residents can comment on the preferred design for improving the junctions. Officers from the council’s transportation service will be holding two drop-in consultation
A 94-year-old great-grandmother was crowned national adult learner of the year after she took refuge in the classroom following the death of her daughter. Margaret Isherwood from Fairfield started studying at Priestley College on one of its adult
JAMES Ratcliffe won a clean sweep of medals at the Cheshire and Greater Manchester County Athletics Championships at Longford Park, Trafford. Born and brought up in Stockton Heath, Ratcliffe, aged 14, was crowned the Cheshire champion in the under
THIS man is wanted after escaping from Thorn Cross YOI. Police say Aaron Anthony Flanagan, aged 24, escaped on April 29. Officers have now released his picture and are appealing for help in catching him. He is from Oldham and also has links
WOOLSTON Rovers return to league action when they entertain Hindley in Hatton’s Solicitors National Conference League Division Three at Monks Sports Club on Saturday, kick off 2.30pm. Rovers suffered a 38-0 defeat at reigning NCL Premier Division
A SIX-YEAR-OLD has been fundraising for Alder Hey while wearing his special ‘super hero badge’. Brave Stockton Heath youngster Ted McCaffery had open heart surgery at the children’s hospital in February and took part at the weekend in a mini triathlon
RESIDENTS concerned over a dangerous junction in Fearnhead are continuing with their bid for safety measures to be put in place. Homeowners around Templeton Drive say the junction onto Fearnhead Lane is dangerous, as the view for drivers leaving
TRY Tai Chi at classes at Fearnhead Cross Community Centre. The sessions for beginners start today and run for 12 weeks. They cost £2 and take place every Thursday between 2 and 3pm. For more information call Livewire on 843715
ENJOY a ‘Big Lunch’ at a fundraiser at Long Lane Garden Centre. The charity, on Long Lane, is taking part in the initiative along with Asda. All are welcome to attend to meet for chat and enjoy tea, coffee and cake. There will also be a
THE Post Office on Poplars Avenue will be closed for five days as it is refurbished. It will close next Thursday, May 23, at 5.30pm and open as a new look branch on Tuesday, May 28, at 9am. The new branch will offer longer opening hours for
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, mum-of-four is determined to complete 5km race at Delamere Forest A SINGLE mum-of-four currently battling breast cancer will step up her fight against the disease by taking part in Cancer Research UK
THE Mayor of Warrington was given a sign of thanks by a choir that aims to spread awareness of the challenges of being deaf. Woolston Schools Signing Choir went to the Town Hall to meet Clr Steve Wright. The Mayor has supported some of the
There were celebrations at Cotebrook House in Lymm after a quacking offer from a village businessman. Ken Chambers, who runs Lymm.com, won the corporate duck race on Easter Monday and has donated the £1,000 winnings to the home on Oughtrington Lane
LOCATION, Location, Location stars Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp visited Lymm on Wednesday. The pair were in the village for a recording of the Channel 4 show.
Successful applicant will organise council’s business and keep financial records THE first task for the new chairman of Lymm Parish Council is to recruit a new clerk. Longstanding parish councillor and former leader of Warrington Borough Council
The Sanctuary Cafe on Brookfield Road, Lymm, launches an over-60s Diamond Card offering home-made soup, roll, piece of cake and cup of tea or coffee for £3 each Wednesday. The cafe is staffed by volunteers from churches in the area.
AN open day at Cotebrook House day care centre in Lymm raised £230. The money will buy new blinds. Meanwhile staff thanked Wayne and Chris who painted the centre, with Peter Thomason and Martin Lakey. For places, call 752583.
RESIDENTS have until June 1 to nominate in this year’s Cyril Bell Award. The award, now in its 26th year, recognises the outstanding service by an individual or group to the village of Lymm. It is made in memory of Cyril Bell, a former president
LYMM Rugby Club hosts a huge summer marquee ball entitled The Posh Party on the Pitch. The black tie summer ball takes place on Saturday, June 15 with a drinks reception from 7.30pm. There will be a three-course dinner plus the return of Soul Jam
A NIGHT of classical music from Chetham’s is on Saturday in Grappenhall. Live at St Wilfrid’s continues with its latest concert at the church with chamber ensembles and soloists performing with their orchestra, Serenata Strings.
Pick up a quirky piece of homeware at launch of new charity project A WALTON charity which supports adults with learning and other disabilities is opening a new venture to the public on Saturday. The project will be unveiling new creations
A ROAD in Appleton Thorn is set to close next month for carriageway resurfacing works. New Lane will be closed for five days from Monday, June 10, as the second phase of highway improvements. The alternative route during the closure will be
SINGING stars Solved have got big names backing their bid to win a national competition thanks to the Warrington Guardian The girl group, formed after meeting at Appleton’s Little Stars Stage School, has received messages of support from the bands
THE next meeting of Appleton Parish Council takes place at the parish hall on Dudlow Green Road on Tuesday from 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.
Lymm u19 22 Doncaster u19 15 LYMM’S senior colts brought down the curtain on their wildly successful season by being crowned Raging Bull Cock O’ The North winners for the third consecutive year on Sunday. As a result, Lymm end the season
Division One Champions Knutsford ended their season on a high as they hit six past Middlewich Town. Lee Mannion (2) Carlos Edmondson, Dean Warburton, Mike Schofield and Lee Shakoor. Whaley Bridge finished their season with a 1-1 draw at Gamesley
WARRINGTON Guardian readers have had their say. Five hopeful bands have been hand-picked for the final of our Hotwired competition but only one can win a high profile slot at Warrington Music Festival. Burtonwood’s The Progress, Latchford’s
CORONATION Street star Jane Danson was on hand to officially open University Academy Warrington on Wednesday - much to the students’ delight. Pupils welcomed the actress at the front of the school in Padgate where she signed books and posed for
ARTY youngsters did the town proud after creating birthday cards to help us celebrate our 160th birthday. We asked primary school pupils in Warrington to design entries including something related to the town and saw talented doodlers paint, draw
CULCHETH Eagles have appointed Mick Fishwick as head coach. He brings a lot of experience to the club after having coaching roles at Bank Quay Bulls, Leigh East and with the Barla under 23s. Fishwick takes over the reins with Eagles in a healthy
Fourth successive win leaves Division Two leadership shared with Timperley WARRINGTON are joint top of Vivio Cheshire County League Division Two this week. It comes on the back of a fourth successive victory, leaving them tied on points with
IT had to happen at some point. Grappenhall fell to their first defeat since their return to the Vivio Cheshire County League’s top flight at the weekend. But it will be the manner of their eight-wicket defeat against champions Nantwich that
STAFF at Daniel Contractors are already being shown the door after the company went into administration. Sources at the Appleton Thorn company say employees are being made redundant including office staff and engineers. It is not yet clear
GLAZEBURY were found wanting for the second week running. Wilmslow dominated Saturday’s Cheshire Alliance Division One clash. Wilmslow posted a competitive 200 for 8 declared on the back of two big partnerships of 83 and 73. There were
A PROCESSION of wickets cost Rylands the chance to capitalise on a dominant display with the ball. After winning the toss and inserting Saughall, the hosts had the visitors all out for an obtainable score of 156 in Saturday’s Cheshire Alliance
A THIRD successive defeat was inflicted on Glazebury’s second XI by their Rylands counterparts in Cheshire Alliance Division Four. Half centuries from John Acton, 52, and Simon Green, 61, provided the backbone of Glazebury’s innings before being
JIMMY Waldron’s pace bowling set Warrington’s third XI on the road to a five-wicket victory against Upton. He took 6 for 65 although a middle order rejuvenation allowed Upton to post a reasonable 199 for 9 in 42 overs. Openers Tom Corroboy,
AN Appleton Tigers team missing five key players due to exams battled through the wet weather to run Chester close in the Cheshire Women’s League. Annie Rashid, 47 not out, batted superbly in difficult conditions with solid support from Debbie
HOSTS Stretton achieved a maximum 25 points in the Cheshire Alliance top tier ‘derby’ against Appleton. The visitors won the toss and put their hosts into bat first. Stretton scored 186 all out and in reply Appleton were out for 94.
WARRINGTON were unable to master the Upton bowling in a six-wicket defeat. Matt Jackson, 21, Dipu Manta, 23, and Rishav Manta, 17, started well but none of them could convert their scores into a large total. Warrington’s innings closed at 117
THE RFL have announced the exact time when the Tetley's Challenge Cup quarter final draw will take place on Saturday morning. The draw, which will be held live on BBC Breakfast TV and conducted by the show's presenters, will take place at 8.35am
Cup: Saddleworth Rangers 40 Langworthy Reds 10, Leigh Miners Rangers 22 Hindley 4, Chorley Panthers 18 West Bank Bears 0, Oldham St Annes 22 Orrell St James 4, Eccles 18 Wigan St Cuths 0, Thatto Heath Crusaders A 8 Pilkington Recs 18, Shevington Sharks
EACH week we team up with Cheshire Police to bring you the most wanted suspects in the town. Suspects caught on CCTV are often unknown to police so are a high priority when appealing for information. These men are wanted for stealing jewellery
Latchford Albion 12 Wigan Spring View 30 LATCHFORD failed to make the most of their chances as Wigan Spring View took over top spot in North West Men’s League Division One. After turning round 18-12 adrift, Albion were unable to capitalise
Premier Division: Bank Quay Bulls 20 Haydock 31, Halton Simms Cross 44 Roose Pioneers 18, Ashton Bears 24 Clock Face Miners 16, Shevington Sharks 18 Halton Farnworth Hornets 32, Widnes St Maries Vikings 44 Haresfinch 26. Division One: Leigh East
BRETT Hodgson is set to undergo surgery to fix a knee injury sustained against Salford City Reds. “Hodgo won’t be playing this weekend because of some floating matter behind his knee which needs tidying up,” said Wolves’ head of coaching and rugby
Division One: Eagle Sports 2 Styal 1, Knutsford 6 Middlewich Town 0, Pilkington 4 Linotype Cheadle HN 2, Whaley Bridge 6 Billinge 2. Division Two: Runcorn Town Res 3 Poynton 1, Tarporley Vic 3 Moore Utd 1. Reserve Division: Billinge 0 Whaley
At Cons Club: S Horan (Bank Quay) v P Monks (Monks), Si Fisher (Roosters) v P Taylor (Royal Oak Branch), P Hennessey (Kings) v E Shaw (Borough). At Kings Club: I Finn (Tavern) v D Shingler (Cons) or D Griffiths (Adelphi), J Leigh (Cons) v J Fisher
Section A: St Oswalds A 246 Alford 282, Grange A 303 Vulcan B 209, Vulcan A 273 Eagle 216, Brooklands A 258 St Oswalds 236, OWM 244 Tetleys B 285, Vulcan B 252 St Oswalds A 283, Eagle 270 Grange A 264, St Oswalds 271 Vulcan A 199, Tetleys B 281 Brooklands
Westhoughton Lions 20 Latchford Albion A 12 INJURIES took their toll on Latchford in Saturday’s North West Men’s League Division Four encounter. Two of their 15 available players carried injuries into the game against Westhoughton Lions,
SHE is one of the most decorated Paralympians of all time but cyclist Sarah Storey took time out of her hectic training schedule to celebrate the sporting achievements of pupils at Priestley College. Sarah, who has won 11 gold medals during her
Redline Recruitment Monday League: Section A: Tetley A (10) 221 Grange B (4) 198, Rylands A (4) 179 Grange A (11) 231, Woolston A (10) 231 Eagle A (4) 198, Alford Hall A (3) 188 St Oswalds A (12) 234, King & Queen A (12) 239 Grapes (2) 167.
A SOLUTION is being sought to prevent buses and HGVs churning up grass verges in Locking Stumps Lane. Birchwood Town Council has been handling complaints from residents and has passed on their concerns to Warrington Borough Council’s highways department
PRIZES are on offer for those who explore the great outdoors. The Woodland Trust is running a national photography competition until July 31. Warrington youngsters are encouraged to take pictures of Gorse Covert Mounds, an important nature
DUST off your trainers for Birchwood High School’s annual Fun Run on Sunday. The event will feature stalls, live music from Birchwood College performing arts students and Warrington Wolves mascot Wolfie. Multi-skills activities for youngsters
NEIL Clough was uncharacteristically quiet in week three of The Apprentice. But we did get to learn another of the former Warrington businessman’s pearls of wisdom. This time the candidates, competing for Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment, had
WARRINGTON Wolves' outgoing Director of Youth Performance John Bastian has been confirmed as Featherstone Rovers' new head coach. Bastian, who played for Rovers in the 80s and 90s, will join the club on December 1 after signing a three year contract
Former president opens new club in village A FORMER Warrington Lions president has set up a new club in his village. Syd Walker, aged 80, used to drink in his local, the Black Swan in Rixton, after club meetings and regulars would often quiz him
CULCHETH residents can give blood today, Thursday, at the Sports and Social Club on Charnock Road between 2pm and 4pm and 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Nationally, 7,000 units of blood are needed every day by hospitals to treat people suffering from a range
JOIN Culcheth Players at the pub for their booze and banter themed next production. The amateur dramatic group will present Two by Jim Cartwright from June 6 to 8 at 8pm at Culcheth Sports Club in Charnock Road. Set in the mid-80s in a north
MOMENTUM continues to build after another good performance. From the start Wolves looked determined to defend as well as they had done in recent games. The biggest difference between now and their recent defensive woes is that they appear to
CULCHETH Primary School’s eco-friendly ethos was celebrated in style with a special visit from Blue Peter’s Helen Skelton. The Warrington Road school regularly holds a ‘green day’ to mark its Green Flag status. Pupils mucked in with planting
Burtonwood Bridge 18 Rylands Sharks 42 RYLANDS go into Saturday’s ‘derby’ against Bank Quay Bulls A on the back of a morale-boosting victory over Burtonwood. Sharks continued their unbeaten start to the season at Burtonwood, who play two
A BLACK hole in funds for school repairs in Warrington has escalated to £86 million, according to new figures. Statistics released via a Freedom of Information request by the Warrington Guardian reveals that Warrington Borough Council is facing
AS the saying goes in sport, you can only fight what is in front of you. Fortunately for Wolves on Sunday, they were up against the rugby league equivalent of Audley Harrison. Predictably, the Challenge Cup holders delivered a first round knockdown
Albondigsas jardinar (Pork meatballs with peas and rich tomato sauce) Ingredients 5 gloves of garlic 1 white onion 3tbsp sage 10lb minced pork Salt and pepper 2tbsp of mixed herbs 3tbsp of caster sugar 4tbsp
ALDI, Costa Coffee, Greggs and Coral bookmakers are among the names being lined up for a ‘community hub’ development on the former Fordton Leisure Centre site. Plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council detailing the redevelopment
Tatton Park’s head gardener Simon Tetlow explains how his job is really all about patience and love Describe the garden Tatton is a well loved and well visited garden, not just regionally but nationally. we receive 150,000 visitor a year.
Ronnie Bannerman-Thompson, chef at Mojo Bar and Tapas in Cairo Street, Warrington, shares his secrets The essential ingredient every kitchen must have... Any good chef knows that having a well-stocked kitchen is absolutely essential. Salt
IT has been a year since the shiny new Orford Park leisure centre opened. As with any new venture, there was a fair amount of sceptiscm both around the cost and the need for the new building. But 12 months on from the opening, which saw the
FIFTEEN town hall workers in Warrington walk away with more than £100,000 per year. Just to recap, there are 15 civil servants, earning the equivalent of the CEO of a small to medium sized business, on the public payroll, at a time of major belt-tightening
Warrington u17 41 Manchester u17 5 WARRINGTON’S junior colts fittingly secured their sixth consecutive Lancashire Cup title on Saturday. They did so with a six-tries-to-one victory over Manchester at Fylde. Having picked themselves off
WHILE all eyes on international rugby focused on the World Cup, it is easy to forget the stars will be out next month in Warrington. The Halliwell Jones Stadium will play host to the only International Origin fixture this year when England take
FIFTEEN council officers picked up salaries of more than £100,000 a year in both 2010/11 and 2011/12. That figure saw Warrington Borough Council among the top 38 local authorities paying the high-level wages to 15 or more employees in a year.
A DRUG addict burglar, who claimed he was trying to break out of a furniture shop rather than breaking in, was slammed by a judge before being spared jail. Warrington Crown Court heard on Monday 42-year-old James Gillespie has never had a job in
SCOTT Brown produced some excellent performances in Saturday’s Grange Valley Amusements Junior League, including a 21-13 result and a tightly contested game with Louis Allen that ended in victory. Matt Gatley also got over the winning line in both
Warrington Wolves u16 16 Wigan Warriors u16 50 WOLVES' fourth match of the season was played at Wilderspool against Wigan. The match was hard fought from start to finish, however the young Wolves side weren’t able at times to match the intensity
HERE'S the Lymm under 15s team that won the Cheshire Cup with a great team performance. The success was secured with a 38-22 victory over Bowdon. Tries were scored by Alistair Wealthall, two, Alex McMahon, Joe Rogers, Matt Barker and Ciaran
