ST Rocco’s Hospice has received funding to buy valuable patient care equipment as part of community action campaign headed by lager brand Carling. Nominated for support by the Sizzling pub, The Cherry Tree in Culcheth, St Rocco’s Hospice has been
A KINDHEARTED seven-year-old is donating her hair to charity while raising money for Warrington Animal Welfare. Esmae Gill, from Kingswood, will be braving the chop on February 22 to send her hair to The Little Princess Trust, a charity which makes
Lymm 17 Kirkby Lonsdale 31 RELEGATION fears continue to linger around Crouchley Lane as Lymm slipped to yet another defeat. Kirkby Lonsdale came away with the spoils on Saturday and stretched the gap between themselves and Adam Fletcher’s side
WARRINGTON Borough Council could fork out up to £320,000 to install the latest CCTV system in the town’s taxis. Since June 2016, cabbies across the borough have been required to have cameras fitted in their vehicles to improve the safety of passengers
Manchester 32 Warrington 0 FOLLOWING their humbling at Manchester, Warrington head coach Andy Roberts has admitted their clash with Firwood Waterloo on Saturday, kick off 2.15pm, has now become a must-win game. Roberts watched his side kept off
A HIGHLY anticipated health and wellness spa held its official launch on Monday with tours, mini treatments and refreshments. The Garden Spa, based at the Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub, boasts a thermal experience of salt and steam aroma rooms
A MAN has been charged with raping a woman in a hotel. Morris Cole, of no fixed address, has been charged with rape in relation to an incident at the Daresbury Park Hotel on Saturday, February 9. The 45-year-old appeared before Warrington Magistrates
WOOLSTON Rovers will host host rivals Crosfields in two pre-season friendlies at Monk Sports Club on Saturday. The A teams will square up at noon, the first teams at 2pm. Culcheth Eagles came out on top 20-8 at Rochdale Cobras, with tries from
Moore 75 Old Bedians 10 A DOMINANT, 11-try display saw Moore move up to second place in stunning fashion at Moss Lane. Old Bedians were swept aside as the Black and Golds recorded their 10th victory in a row to reaffirm their promotion credentials
COUNCIL chiefs have reassured residents they will not be ‘cancelling Christmas’ despite budget cuts facing the authority. The 2019-20 draft revenue budget was approved by the executive board on Monday, which paves the way for it to go before full
WARRINGTON Hockey Club’s men’s second team won an enthralling game against Neston’s sevenths as they prevailed by the odd goal in seven. Dan Sutton, Rob Powell and Adam Garrod were all on target as they won 4-3. Sadly, the firsts could not repeat
PLANS to build Bewsey and Dallam Community Hub are back on track following fears that failing to deliver it could see the council suffer reputational damage. A groundbreaking ceremony for the facility was held on the land, off Longshaw Street,
A MAN from Sankey Bridges has been charged after armed police swooped on a house where a woman and a child were reportedly being held hostage. Police launched a major operation in Golborne shortly before 2pm on Saturday, February 9, after receiving
DEPARTMENT store Debenhams has secured a lifeline from its lenders. The retailer has confirmed an agreement with current lenders and noteholders to extend its borrowing facilities by a year with a cash injection of £40 million. It will act
CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue is reminding people of the importance of candle safety ahead of Valentine’s Day. The service says candle fires result in around 350 casualties in the UK each year with nearly 40 per cent of all fires started by candles
TWO Warrington athletes have secured Manchester Area Cross Country League titles. Joe Buckley and Orla Gregory confirmed their series successes for Warrington Athletics Club with their performances in the fifth and final round at Manchester University
FORMER Warrington Wolves forward Ryan Bailey has announced his retirement with immediate effect. The 34-year-old has hung up the boots after a 17-year career and plans to start a new job in the fire service. Starting out his career with Leeds
THE King and Queen Monday night B team would welcome newcomers due to a shortage of bowlers. Please contact Dave Thompson on 07890685793 for more information. Winter bowls results, Bewsey Park: Handicap: Winner: R Lawrenson Runner-up
GETTING stuck in motorway traffic after a car has broken down has become a regular occurrence for commuters while the smart motorway roadworks take place. Steel barriers have replaced the hard shoulder along long stretches of the motorway network
A DOG is still waiting for a new home after his owner died. Jasper, a six-year-old rottweiler, lives at Warrington Animal Welfare in Slutchers Lane and has been overlooked by adopters. Staff at the animal shelter describe Jasper as confident
WARRINGTON Bank Quay is in line for improvements ahead of the introduction of HS2 rail services at the station in 2026. The Cheshire and Warrington Local Transport Body has discussed the possibility of an additional study and business case for
A £133 million budget including a 2.98 per cent tax rise and reduction of 100 council posts has moved one step closer. The executive board approved the 2019-20 medium-term financial plan, draft revenue budget and capital programme at its meeting
ENGLAND'S World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke have announced. The news was revealed in a statement from the Banks family on the club's official website. It said: "It is with great sadness
MIKE Cooper has been awarded maximum Steve Prescott Man of Steel points for The Wire’s victory over Hull Kingston Rovers on Saturday. The prop scored the final try in the 28-14 victory at The Halliwell Jones Stadium and was awarded three points
THE next time you take the bus into town, keep an eye out for Steve Price. Warrington Wolves' head coach met with the senior leadership team of Warrington's Own Buses last week, and shared the news that he is one of their customers. Ben Wakerley
CCTV footage of a burglary at a Stockton Heath restaurant has been released. Wasabi Teppan-Yaki, on London Road, was targeted during a break-in on the evening of Saturday, November 3. Three burglars, armed with a crowbar and a screwdriver,
ANYONE walking along Bridge Street recently can't help but notice the massive redevelopment under way. A new cinema, market hall, council offices and restaurants are being built and should be ready to open by 2020. This week photographer Dave
