STEFAN Ratchford was removed as a precaution ahead of next week's World Club Series game, says Tony Smith. The full back left the field after 10 minutes to be replaced by Gary Wheeler, but Smith admits it was to prevent further damage. "Stef
10:19pm Smith sayd Ratchford should be ok for the World Club Series clash with St George Illawarra Dragons, while the rest of the 17 only suffered a few 'bumps and bruises'. He said: "I think most of them are going to be
THE future of the town's first University Technical College Warrington (UTCW) remains uncertain after its sponsors pulled its backing due to mounting costs.The University of Chester will no longer be involved with the project after a series of setbacks
A 27-year-old woman was left shaken after two men attempted to steal her handbag at knife-point as she walked down a street in Orford. The woman, who has not been named, was walking along St Peters Way in the direction of Battersby Lane when she
A CANNABIS farm – which had the potential to make £6m in a year - has been shut down following an early morning raid by officers today, Friday. The drugs factory, which was discovered in the former nightclub, Club Wired, on Mersey Street, held
A POLICE officer, who was caught on camera parking in a parent and child space, was attending a shoplifting incident, a spokesman has confirmed. An eagle-eyed Warrington Guardian reader spotted the young policeman using the space on February 6
HAVE any other readers had problems parking on Riverside Retail Park? I’ve received a £60 fine from UKPC for apparently parking on the car park for eight hours and 44 minutes. On the particular day in question I took my children to school before
A PREGNANT mother fears for the future of her children if Golden Gates Housing Trust (GGHT) does not provide them with a new home away from their 'faulty' flat. Leah Hillman claims the housing authority is neglecting problems such as damp, broken
INSPIRED by the Humans of New York blog, throughout 2015 we will be celebrating some of the town's residents and telling the stories behind faces you may see everyday: NAME: Marcus Singer AGE: 34 OCCUPATION: Bridge Street busker "Three-and-a-half
A WOMAN who dropped 'cigarette litter' near the town centre has been fined and ordered to pay court costs totalling £270. Nicky Toth, fromLeigh, was found guilty in her absence at Warrington Magistrates’ Court last week of the littering offence
STUCK for ideas for what to do this Valentine's weekend in Warrington. Well look no further with our special guide. 1 Everyone is talking about it and there are a whopping 17 showings of it at the Odeon in Warrington today alone. Yes, Fifty
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (18, 125 mins) Romance/Drama. Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Eloise Mumford, Jennifer Ehle, Luke Grimes, Victor Rasuk, Andrew Airlie, Marcia Gay Harden. Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson. Released: February 13 (UK & Ireland)
AN Orford man has pleaded guilty to criminal damage after managing to roll a Nissan Micra car on to its side during a night out. Wayne O'Malley, of Stapleton Avenue, was arrested after an off-duty officer witnessed the incident on Rylands Street
DO you recognise this man? Town centre officers have launched an appeal to find a man who they need to speak to regarding an alleged theft from Boots opticians on February 10 at around 12pm. If you have any information call 101 quoting crime
YOUNGSTERS at Penketh South Primary painted the school primrose and blue to celebrate the start of the World Club Series. Staff and pupils joined in the fun while a cheeky visit from Wolfie saw the Warrington Wolves mascot try his hand at being
Ever thought about putting a ring somewhere you probably shouldn't? Be warned. In the past two years seven men have been forced to call fire crews after getting rings stuck on their penises. In November last year firefighters came to the rescue
I AM an OAP and proud of it. In the run up to the elections, political parties will give reasons why they think they are the best people to run the Government. Having been around for some while, I would urge everyone who votes in this election
A SERIAL thief who targeted unsuspecting shoppers is now behind bars. Karen Edgar from Liverpool was handed an eight month sentence at Halton Magistrates Court on Tuesday after stealing handbags and purses from across Merseyside, Greater Manchester
WHO is Roger Draper? Check out our must know facts of the man taking over at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Draper is a former England students international Rugby League player and started his career at the RFL in 1992 as London Rugby League
PLANS for a new Lidl and KFC close to the Pink Eye roundabout in Warrington look set to be thrown out. The supermarket and drive through giants have jointly submitted plans to develop the vacant land, currently home to various trees and shrubs,
NOT sure where to take your loved one this Valentine’s Weekend? To help you make your choice, the Warrington Guardian news team have come up with their top 10 recommendations. Hayley Smith, Warrington Guardian editor, recommends Grill on the
BIRCHWOOD based Tactus is a leader in innovative protection for mobile technology – creating a wide range of cases for smartphones and tablets from its offices in Olympic Park. Offering a unique combination of function and design, Tactus caters
BAR owners on Bridge Street have hit back over the reputation of Warrington town centre and say they are doing ‘everything they can’ to change its image. Licence reviews at supposedly problematic venues Fusion, Voodoo and Shenanigans have added
TWO talented tattoo artists are set to swap the town centre for the scenic sights of Finland after being invited to a convention to showcase their skills against the world's best.Danny Edwards, aged 31, owner of Forever Ink, on Sankey Street, and 21-year-old
GETTING those who have little interest in politics involved in key decisions will remain a constant battle for parties in the town after May's General Election.With the eagerly anticipated election edging ever closer, residents across the town are preparing
HULL FC will host Warrington Wolves on Friday night as the only side to have not conceded a point on Super League’s opening weekend. A 19-0 victory against Huddersfield Giants at the John Smith’s Stadium saw them soar to the top of the table.
