JACK Hughes has been appointed as co-captain of Warrington Wolves. The club have confirmed the second rower will lead the team alongside existing skipper Chris Hill in 2019. Kevin Brown will remain in his role as vice-captain. Hughes captained
EXPECT severe delays on the motorways tonight, Thursday following a vehicle fire, broken down vehicle and a major crash involving a car and a lorry. The M62 eastbound from junction 10, Croft Interchange, to junction 12 M60 / M602 for the Eccles
A COMPANY in Birchwood has filled six new jobs in a bid to continue its expansion. Advantage Home Construction Insurance, a structural defects warranty specialist with headquarters in Birchwood Way, has added new members of staff to its technical
A MAN was charged with rape after a woman was allegedly attacked in a tent at this year’s Creamfields festival, a new report has revealed. The findings, which were published by Cheshire Police and presented to Halton Borough Council’s regulatory
THE barrister defending Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield has begun outlining what will be the key issues in his trial to the jury. In an opening speech, Benjamin Myers QC told Preston Crown Court he would look at events 'critically
AN inspirational documentary on the council's befriending service has been nominated for a top award at an international film festival. Navneet Jha's short film on the service, which is delivered by the authority's neighbourhoods team, has been
FORGET the 10 Year Challenge, we want to see your pictures to help inspire others. If 2019 is the year you've told yourself you're finally going to get fit and lose a few pounds but you're caving into temptations already we want to help.
IS it only me or is the only thing opening in Warrington at the moment food-related? Every week in the Warrington Guardian I read about a new cafe or restaurant – mainly in Stockton Heath. Do people not spend their money in other ways any more
A COUPLE of months ago, I donated a pine glass-fronted storage unit to the British Heart Foundation at Westbrook but I accidentally left a painting inside as we were decorating at the time. I painted the picture myself and it was a copy of Paul
I AM trying to trace any living relative of a Mr Hugh F Gough who was residing at number 33 Grappenhall Road. Stockton Heath around 1920 to 1955. I recently purchased a box of junk with some old documents relating to Mr Gough and while they have
IT is not very often I find myself agreeing with Warrington Borough Council but I did when reading last week’s Warrington Guardian (January 10). The departure of Marks and Spencer from the high street was a real blow to Warrington town centre.
I HAVE just been consulted by a doctor – by phone. I am not impressed. The doctor diagnosed from an X-ray that I have arthritis on my knee, without seeing the swelling around it, the scars of previous operations, feeling it, or comparing to
MY son and his disabled wife have just moved back to England from Denmark and have an apartment in the centre of Warrington near the bus station. I’ve been to their apartment four or five times and find Warrington incredibly busy and difficult
IT is disappointing that Ken Foster can’t differentiate between having his beliefs about local MPs challenged and criticism of his person (Warrington Guardian, January 10). His indignation seems like an attempt to conceal an inability to provide
I HAVE voted Labour from the age of 18 in 1972 and I will never vote Labour again. Never in all my years have I seen such arrogance and blatant disregard for democracy where Labour, along with the majority of other politicians in Parliament, are
WITH just over two weeks to go until the season starts, Warrington Wolves have issued a cheeky dig at their opening game opponents. Wolves take on Leeds Rhinos in their first Super League game of 2019 and warned them not to try any of the alleged
MUSICAL phenomenon The Band unwittingly transports you back in time to an era when teenage girls were more likely to take a disposable camera than a selfie and Top of the Pops was a place to feed your boyband infatuation. Funny and fabulous and
COUNCILLORS have accused bookmakers of targeting residents living in Warrington’s most deprived areas. The licensing committee unanimously accepted the authority’s new gambling policy during Tuesday’s meeting at the Town Hall. A report calling
CONSTRUCTION has begun on a new craft gin distillery and visitor centre which pays tribute to a Warrington pioneer. Thomas Dakin Gin Distillery – which is being launched by Birchwood's G&J where a fifth of the world's gin is made – is set to
DOES your child fancy getting involved in junior rugby league? Two of Woolston Rovers’ junior teams are on the look-out for players ahead of the new season. The under 14s are looking for additions to their squad, with players in school year
FIVE of The Wire's six new signings for 2019 have been named in their squad for Ryan Atkins' testimonial match against Widnes Vikings on Sunday. Blake Austin, Jason Clark, Danny Walker, Lama Tasi and Jake Mamo are all involved, with only Matt Davis
CARP are more often than not the target fish on The Mount at Buckley, but Ian Russel bucked the trend on his first visit when he fished the pole and maggot. He only landed three fish but was more than pleased with his catch. His only regret
HEALTHWATCH Warrington has a new chair to help communities have their say on services in their area. Ruth Marie Dales was appointed on Janurary 1 as the chair of the Healthwatch Advisory Board. Lydia Thompson, Healthwatch Warrington manager
TWO lanes are closed on M6 causing delays of more than 25 minutes for motorists. This follows a crash involving three vehicles on the the M6 northbound carriageway between junction 20 at the Lymm Interchange and junction 21 at Woolston. There
A TAXI driver acquitted of sexual assault is battling to get his licence back after his life was ‘turned upside down’. The driver, who wishes to remain anonymous, was found not guilty of sexual assault on a female at Chester Crown Court in November
Sometimes it seems like we're all stuck in some kind of groundhog day or at least our police and crime commissioner is. It doesn't seem a year since we heard the now familiar refrain – Cheshire Police needs more money from you, the council tax
2:48pm Judge Gary Woodhall has ordered for Potter and King to be remanded into custody. Sentencing for all 20 men
FOR nearly two months, an extraordinary level of security has surrounded the trial of Mark Fellows and Steven Boyle. From armed police officers to heavily-guarded convoys to and from prison, the authorities were clearly taking no risks. In
WARRINGTON Wolves will have two marquee players in 2020 – and they and other Super League clubs could soon be allowed more. Blake Austin is The Wire’s only marquee player for this year before England international Gareth Widdop joins for 2020.
DETECTIVES investigating the double murder of underworld ‘Mr Big’ Paul Massey and ‘mob fixer’ John Kinsella believe a spate of violent attacks are linked to the killings. Hailed a ‘year of chaos’, a catalogue of crimes unfolded as a once united
EVERY piece of technology tells a story. For some, this may be unwittingly. Hitman Mark Fellows discovered this the hard way as he faces a long stretch behind bars for the ‘stone-cold murders’ of Paul Massey and John Kinsella. Investigating
11:09am That concludes our live blog from Liverpool Crown Court this morning. Thank you for following our coverage
ANYONE inspired by Dancing on Ice can put on their skates at Walton Hall this half term. A synthetic ice rink is being laid between February 18 and 22 in the Riding School, which was converted last year. Sessions run each day between 10am and
TRAFFIC was queueing on the M62 in Warrington after a crash at rush hour this morning, Thursday. It happened eastbound and involved three cars between junction 10 at Croft and 11 at Birchwood. One lane was closed in the roadworks area with
WARRINGTON'S two MPs joined Labour colleagues in backing a no confidence vote against Prime Minister Theresa May. Helen Jones, MP for Warrington North, and Faisal Rashid, MP for Warrington South, were among 306 MPs to vote in favour of the motion
A FLASHER has been jailed after he was found guilty of exposing himself to a nine-year-old boy and police officers. Andrew Fearnley-Hill has this week been standing trial at Liverpool Crown Court, charged with one count of exposure - having 'stumbled
WARRINGTON Wolves’ signing of England half-back Gareth Widdop has been hailed as “arguably the biggest signing in the club’s history.” The St George Illawarra captain will play one more season in Australia with the Dragons before joining up with
A BRAZEN fraudster stole a bank card and then used it to pay for a taxi he fled the scene of the crime in. Dale Simpson, from Orford, embarked upon a crime spree across Warrington only weeks after he was spared prison for his role in a disturbance
