Guardian sports reporter Matt Turner brings us the first of his diary entries from Warrington Wolves' training camp in Portugal... HELLO everyone and the warmest of welcomes to the first edition of ‘The Portugal Diaries.’ All being well, I’
A STOCKTON Heath wine bar has added a non-alcoholic gin to its drinks list and it is proving a hit with customers. Corks Out now serves Seedlip, the world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, in addition to alcohol-free beer. The gin comes
COUNCIL chiefs have no plans to permanently move the war memorial on Bridge Foot in the future. It is set to be temporarily moved while work to strengthen the river bank is completed. As part of the council’s £1.1 million Cenotaph project,
PRIMARY School pupils are set to benefit from a new free breakfast initiative which aims to help set youngsters up for the day. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Whitecross is the latest school in Warrington to join the nationwide breakfast
A JURY has retired to consider verdicts on two alleged hitmen accused of the gangland execution of an underworld Mr Big and a mob enforcer. Mark Fellows, 38, from Orford, who was known as the "Iceman", allegedly shot down Liverpool mob fixer John
THE heart-broken family of a motorcyclist who died following a crash on Wilderspool Causeway have paid tribute to the young man ‘who will be missed forever’. Athanasios (Nassi) Alan Petras, 20, died after his black Yahama motorcycle was involved
ALL indications suggest that 2019 will be a wonderful year for our great country. Although, as ever, all is not perfect, there are still many reasons to be cheerful. There are a record number of people in work in Britain; our economy is growing
AN air ambulance landed at Brickfields Park following reports a young girl needed urgent medical assistance after falling from a building. A spokesman for the North West Ambulance Service has confirmed that paramedics were called to Orford Lane
IF you can swing, shake it, move it and make it, you might be just what choreographers for the Spice World UK stadium tour are looking for. The Spice Girls team is looking for male and female performers to spice up the dance routines of their upcoming
IN last week’s Warrington Guardian, (January 3) Allan Ralston claimed I have the right to sit in pubs spouting my views or more likely in a closed media bubble where I can share my ‘prejudices’. For the record, I do not have a computer nor a smartphone
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a property in Culcheth last night, Tuesday following reports of a garage fire. At around 5.40pm, one fire engine attended the scene on Withington Avenue. The fire was caused by a faulty electric space heater.
ONE of Warrington Wolves' all-time greats has died. Former Great Britain and Lancashire representative Laurie Gilfedder passed away, aged 83, in Warrington Hospital on Monday. Laurie Gilfedder at the Warrington Wolves Past Players' Association
A WOMAN has been handed a caution after posting letters smeared with cat faeces. Police have confirmed the arrest after an appeal was launched to trace the suspect following the incident in May 2017. Officers had been called to reports that
SNEAKY snake thieves successfully fled from a pet shop with their bizarre haul. But their panicking getaway driver Jack Dawson drove in such an erratic manner that a member of the public alerted officers, who promptly gave chase. The 19-year-old
CHESHIRE Police could ‘significantly cut’ the number of officers on the frontline – unless the taxpayer stumps up more cash. A consultation has been launched over whether the policing precept in council tax payments for Cheshire residents should
IF you're feeling the pinch during January this new meal deal may help. Throughout this month families of four can eat and drink for £10 at Morrisons cafes. The deal includes four meals, drinks and two pieces of fruit and will be available
ALFIE and Olivia are the two most popular names for boys and girls in Warrington for 2018, according to our Born in Warrington 2018 picture supplement. Throughout 2018 we have been asking proud parents to send in pictures of their newborns for
THERE are very long delays on the M62 this morning, Wednesday, after a crash near Birchwood. One lane is closed after the accident which happened eastbound just before 7am between Birchwood and junction 12 for Eccles. Six vehicles were involved
A RETRO video games arcade is set to open up in the town centre. The former Hanger Number 4 restaurant, based under the arches of Central Station on Crown Street, will be transformed into the Retro Arcade - which is scheduled to open as soon as
WARRINGTON Wolves have headed to sunnier climes as they step up their preparations for the new campaign. With their Super League opener against Leeds Rhinos just over three weeks away, the squad have left their Padgate training base behind in favour
A MUM-of-two has been fined after she was caught with pepper spray in her makeup bag during a police raid. Charlotte Tatlock was found with the incapacitant, which is considered to be a firearm by the police, at her home in Orford in November.
