HERE'S how the 'Bad Blood' press conference promoting Friday's Warrington Wolves versus Wigan Warriors match went down in pictures. > Wire fan goes for Wigan coach's jugular in Q&A Respective head coaches Steve Price (Warrington) and
THERE is no hiding place when a fan asks a prominent rugby league coach a question about a thorny subject during a public press conference. It came at a ‘Bad Blood’ promotion of this Friday’s Warrington Wolves versus Wigan Warriors debut clash,
A SALON is raising money for a defibrillator to potentially save the life of staff, clients or members of the Grappenhall community. Hair 2 Order, based in Knutsford Road, has realised the importance of having a defibrillator close by, but need
THE first restaurant looks poised to sign up to the council’s flagship £139 million town centre regeneration scheme in what has been labelled as a ‘massive coup’. Time Square – which will feature a Cineworld multiplex cinema, permanent market hall
TWO lanes have been shut on the M62 eastbound this evening, Tuesday following a crash in the roadworks area. There are long delays between junction11 at Birchwood to J12 M602 / M60 for the Eccles Interchange. Travel time is around 15 to 20 minutes
A BUDDING actress has won a major prize for her role in Oliver. Jess Ratcliffe was nominated and won best youth actress in an adult production in the NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association) awards. This was for her part played as Dodger
TWO lanes were shut this evening, Tuesday on the M62 following a crash. The incident happened between junction 11 for Birchwood and junction 12 for Eccles. Lanes three and four were shut until 5.30pm and long delays remain. There was also
BRYSON Goodwin will be missing for “a couple of weeks” with an ankle injury, Warrington Wolves head coach Steve Price has confirmed. Ryan Atkins will take his place at left centre for Friday’s clash with Wigan Warriors after the Kiwi limped out
A DRUG dealer who drove a car at a police officer while trying to escape arrest has been jailed. Michael Davies has been handed five years behind bars after admitting a string of offences at Liverpool Crown Court. The 24-year-old, of Poole
THE councillor responsible for transport admits plans to tackle congestion misery in Warrington town centre are dependent on the £212.74 million Western Link being built. The draft local transport plan (LTP4) was backed by the executive board on
THE family of an 84-year-old man who was killed after being hit by a car outside Warrington Hospital have paid tribute to a great-granddad who 'lived life to the full'. Francis Melia, from Orford, was due to an attend a hospital appointment when
‘SELFISH’ dog owners have been slammed after a child nearly twisted her ankle when she tried to avoid stepping into dog poo. Mum-of-three Jo Knibb has raised concerns over dog mess around her home on Willis Street. The alarming issue almost
A MOTORBIKE rider has been rushed to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a crash on Winwick Road. The A49 has been partially blocked in both direction following the accident at around 1pm near to the junction of Orford Lane and the Rybrook
WITH 44,000 votes cast in this year's Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards, organisers have now announced the finalists in each of the categories for the 2019 Awards. But many residents might be surprised to see not one Warrington bar or restaurant
VISITORS to Liverpool One shopping centre will be transported back millions of years – via the latest technology – when a futuristic dinosaur hunt launches this Spring. Shoppers will have the chance to chase Raptors, follow Apatasauruses and, of
AFTER two-and-a-half years, the swimming pool at Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub will re-open next month. Warrington Borough Council and LiveWire have announced today, Tuesday that the new swimming pools will officially open on Saturday, April 6
PAYMENTS from the Tooth Fairy are down by 10 per cent - and kids in Warrington get an average of £1.27 per tooth, according to a new survey. The figure in the town is down by 13p from £1.40 in the last four years. A small minority of youngsters
A NEW bookshop has opened its doors in Lymm – and it is all in the name of charity. St Rocco's has launched the second-hand bookshop in Bridgewater Street in the village. It sells not only books, including unusual ones but also curio items
WARRINGTON Wolves men's National League volleyball team host games against sides at the opposite end of the spectrum on Sunday. They will face bottom-of-the-table Manchester Marvels at noon and then second-placed unbeaten Darlington at 4pm, both
MOTORISTS who run over a cat would need to report it to police as campaigners demand for a change in law at Westminster. The move would aim to ensure felines are protected in the same way as other animals – including dogs – and not left to die
Hull 54 Lymm 5 DESPITE watching his side go down to league leaders Hull, Lymm head coach Adam Fletcher insists there were plenty of positives to take. By the time Tom Shard weaved through for the visitors’ only try in East Yorkshire, his side
A LORRY driver's warning about the dangers of driving on the motorway without your headlights on has gone viral after being shared thousands of times online. Ahead of more stormy weather this week, the Facebook post showing a lorry driver's view
Warrington 20 Penrith 20 DARREN Norman rescued a share of the spoils for Warrington with the final kick of the game on Saturday. With his side three points behind and with time already up, Norman decided to play it safe when Warrington were awarded
OFFICERS in Warrington have joined forces with Live Your Life Drop That Knife to help prevent knife crime in the area. The new text service will send information over to Crimestoppers anonymously. A spokesman added: "If you or anyone you know
Capenhurst 36 Moore 40 BY sensationally overhauling a 19-point deficit, Moore were able to keep alive their hopes of promotion. They trailed hosts Capenhurst 24-5 at one point but came back to record a stunning victory. Matt Bradshaw scored
THE latest storm to sweep across the north west has been given a name. Storm Gareth is expected to hit the town later today, Tuesday, and bring with it gusts of up to 60mph. The storm, named by Met Eireann, will bring strong winds to many
ARSONISTS started a string of fires in Burtonwood in the early hours of this morning. Several wheelie bins were set alight on Fairclough Street and Jackson Street, with one of the fires also spreading to the fencing of a property. Cheshire
TWO men have been arrested after being caught red-handed by police in the middle of a drug deal. Officers spotted the suspicious behaviour in Sankey Valley Park yesterday evening, Monday - with drug dealing activity allegedly taking place.
DELAYS of nearly an hour are reported after a crash on the M6. Traffic on the northbound carriageway is queuing back to junction 21a at Croft following an accident involving two cars between junction 24 for Ashton in Makerfield and junction 25
A NEW private hearing clinic has opened at Orford Jubilee Hub and will offer ear wax removal to patients struggling with long waiting times. Hearing specialists Interhearing are offering the alternative to NHS ear wax removal treatments at their
RESIDENTS have been told building on green belt land is the ‘absolute last resort’ after council chiefs backed the controversial draft local plan. The document – which is aimed at delivering the homes, jobs, transport infrastructure and community
DOZENS of patients have been banned from their doctor's surgeries for violent and abusive behaviour towards staff, it has been revealed. NHS England's violent patient scheme sees residents who have repeatedly used violence or threats against GP
IT is something that hardly ever happened when he was playing the game but ex-Wire winger Mark Forster is about to be overtaken. Foz, once the winner of the Fastest Man in Rugby League competition, is 14th in the club's all-time points scoring
A MAN from Sankey Bridges has been spared jail after armed police swooped on a house where a woman and a child were reportedly being held hostage. Police launched a major operation following the incident in Golborne last month, after receiving
