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  • 'We executed the plan to a tee,' says Yellows boss Carden

    WARRINGTON TOWN “carried out the plan to a tee” during tonight’s 2-0 win over Hyde United, manager Paul Carden said. Adam Hughes and Jack Mackreth struck early on for Yellows at Ewen Fields and they managed the game superbly to close out their

  • Yellows extend clean-sheet run with away victory

    Hyde United 0 Warrington Town 2 YELLOWS kept their sixth clean sheet in a row as they comfortably saw off Hyde United on Tuesday night. Adam Hughes and Jack Mackreth scored inside the first 10 minutes to put Yellows in command at Ewen Fields

  • Summer playground proves massive success at Golden Square

    HUNDREDS of children visited Golden Square Shopping Centre's sport themed adventure playground during the summer holidays. From Wednesday, July 25 the shopping centre invited the families to its 'Stadium of Fun' summer play park. Located in

  • Buzz about launch of new bingo hall in Warrington

    FREE bingo and goody bags will be available when Buzz Bingo opens on Warrington on Thursday. Gala Bingo, at Cockhedge Shopping Centre, is changing its name as part of a national rebrand. A launch week included free bingo, Buzz lollipops, goody

  • No-deal Brexit ‘disastrous’ for Warrington, warn MPs

    WARRINGTON’S two MPs have warned a no-deal Brexit would be ‘disastrous’ for the town. It comes as concerns over whether the Government will be able to negotiate a deal continue to mount. The UK is scheduled to depart from the EU on March 29

  • Royal Mail opens Christmas jobs applications

    THE kids have only just gone back to school and you're still looking optimistically at the barbecue wondering if there's a chance of one more in 2018. But Royal Mail bosses have now launched the recruitment process for Christmas roles. Applications

  • Council forecasts £6.1m overspend for 2018-19

    WARRINGTON Borough Council is forecasting an overspend of £6.1 million for 2018-19. The quarter one budget update came before the executive board at the Town Hall on Monday. In February, the authority approved a £136.83 million budget for 2018

  • TRAVEL REVIEW: Malaga was a tasty treat

    FOR years Brits have landed on the sun-bleached runways of Malaga airport and immediately headed west for the seaside resorts of the Costa del Sol, neglecting the Andalusian gem that sits to the east. The city of Malaga, in particular its old town

  • Second-half fightback sees Lymm pick up first win

    Lymm 17 Rossendale 15 ADAM Fletcher hailed the character of his Lymm side as they marked their first home game of the new season with a victory. They had to come from behind against Rossendale at Crouchley Lane but eventually secured the points

  • Everything you need to know about Warrington's EHM 2018

    SUNDAY is something of a landmark for the English Half Marathon. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the race which has become a fixture in the annual calendar for the town. READ: 10 things to look out for if you are running the EHM 2018

  • Game review: Marvel's Spider-Man, PS4

    NEVER has a game studio matched a super-hero character as perfectly as Insomniac works for Spider-Man. The American game studio has earned a reputation for making games that prioritise fun above all else, with colourful titles such as Spyro the

  • Price rings the changes for Wigan trip

    STEVE Price has confirmed he will ring the changes for The Wire’s trip to Wigan Warriors on Friday, with a new half-back pairing and a senior debut in the pipeline. Chris Hill and Tyrone Roberts will both be rested, while Kevin Brown will miss

  • Cinema review: Lucky

    SOMETIMES art and life can mirror each other in poetic or hauntings ways. Take John Carroll Lynch’s directorial debut, Lucky. It is about a 90-year-old man coming to the realisation and acceptance that he is close to the end of his life. Alien's

  • Doors open at new nursery in Croft

    AN educational first was revealed in Warrington. Croft Primary School opened the doors on its governor-lead nursery on Thursday. Croft Tiny Acorns, a Nursery and Forest School is the first Governor led nursery in Warrington and is situated

  • Man arrested following attempted robbery in Howley

    A MAN has been arrested following an attempted robbery in Howley. The 35-year-old, from Warrington, was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and assault following an incident on College Close at around 1.30pm yesterday, Monday. A 34-year-old

  • Bowls round-up, King and Queen wear Challenge Cup crown

    KING and Queen A made it a dozen Challenge Cup successes when they beat Tetley Walker A at Grange Sports on Saturday. The King came through 197-178 a late change of venue, with Monk Sports Club having been double booked. READ AND WATCH: How

  • Warrington keep up perfect start to campaign

    Northwich 10 Warrington 20 WARRINGTON ensured their perfect start to the North One West campaign continued with another impressive away victory. Having won at Birkenhead Park last week, they once again downed a team fancied for promotion in the

  • Craven inspires Moore to 'derby' victory

    Lymm Eagles 14 Moore 28 A FINE individual display from Sam Craven inspired Moore to their first victory of the new campaign. The winger scored 18 of the Moss Lane side’s points as they earned bragging rights over neighbours Lymm Eagles at Crouchley

  • Warrington under 15s win on 'Silent Sunday'

    Altrincham Kersal u15 5 Warrington u15 54 HAVING won the Lancashire Cup last year, Warrington’s under 15s started the new campaign in the same vein. The scoreline was perhaps not a true reflection of the game as hosts Altrincham battled gamely

  • Man arrested after exposing himself outside army barracks

    A MAN was arrested outside Peninsula Barracks in Orford last night, Monday, for allegedly exposing himself. At 6pm PC Gorman, from Warrington Police, arrested the man outside the Warrington Army Reserve Centre, on O'Leary Street, for an allegation

  • Health chairman resigns post due to 'conflict of interests'

    THE chairman of NHS Warrington Clinical Commissioning Group has resigned due to a conflict of interests. Dr Dan Bunstone stepped down from his role with the CCG – which he has held since 2015 – last night, Monday. He was appointed as chief

  • Why Wolves are backing plans to scrap Super 8s for 2019

    A CHANGE in structure for Super League in 2019 will give new certainty to the game according to Warrington Wolves chief executive. Plans to scrap the Super 8s and Qualifiers for next season will be discussed by rugby league bosses on Friday.

  • Man fined for stealing bouncy castle and swimming pool

    A MAN has been fined for stealing a bouncy castle and a swimming pool from a supermarket. Paul Braide, from Padgate, stole the items worth £165 from Tesco Extra in Widnes on Friday, June 8. The 33-year-old was found guilty of theft at Warrington

  • Spire Cheshire Hospital celebrates its 30th birthday

    A PRIVATE hospital has celebrated its 30th birthday. Spire Cheshire Hospital, in Stretton, first opened its doors on September 4 1988 and has since cared for thousands of patients. And three decades of healthcare were celebrated with a birthday