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  • ‘Prudent’ budget with fire precept increase backed

    THE fire precept – the element of council tax which pays for fire services – will be increasing by 1.99 per cent in 2020-21. Cheshire Fire Authority recently sought views on its proposal to increase its share of council tax by that rate. And

  • Michael Parkinson cancels his Warrington show due to illness

    LEGENDARY broadcaster Michael Parkinson has postponed his visit to Warrington due to illness. The 84-year-old was due to talk about his own life and career tomorrow, Friday, in an on-stage interview with his son Mike. A statement said: "Unfortunately

  • Davis ready to move forward after frustrating end to 2019

    THE end of 2019 was a frustrating period for everyone associated with Warrington Wolves – not least Matt Davis. From the high of helping The Wire lift the Challenge Cup in August, that memorable afternoon at Wembley proved to be the final time the

  • Win a family pass for Walton Hall's half term roller disco

    WALTON Hall is going retro with a roller disco for half term – and we have teamed up with the organisers to let two winners and their families or friends go for free. The 80s throwback fun runs from 10am on every week day next week until Friday

  • Culcheth bar plans passed after village ‘dying’ fears

    PLANS for a new bar in Culcheth have been approved following fears part of the village is ‘dying’. Barry and Jane Tuffs’ proposal to change the use of the premises, on Lodge Drive, from retail to a drinking establishment selling alcohol, along

  • Crosfields and Woolston Rovers set for Warrington Cup Final

    WHEN it comes to amateur rugby league in Warrington, who rules the roost? On Saturday, the answer to that question will become clearer as Crosfields and Woolston Rovers face off in the Stuart Middleton Foundation Warrington Cup Final at Victoria

  • 'Writing on wall' for HS2's controversial Golborne spur

    RESIDENTS have been told the ‘writing is on the wall’ for the Golborne spur as the transport secretary vowed to revisit the controversial part of the HS2 route. Conservatives Andy Carter, MP for Warrington South, and James Grundy, MP for Leigh,

  • Wire Reserves' clash with Wakefield cancelled

    WARRINGTON Wolves Reserves have seen their second game cancelled in the space of a week. Lee Mitchell's side were due to face their Wakefield Trinity counterparts on Sunday immediately after the Super League match between the two sides. However

  • LETTER: Cyprus call

     MY name is Les Smith and I served in the Royal Horse Guards In Cyprus 1957 to 1959. I started a project just over four years searching for the relatives of the 372 men who died in Cyprus to tell them that their loved ones have not been forgotten

  • LETTER: We’ll be fine

     I VERY much enjoyed the letter from Brian Devine in last week’s Warrington Guardian about leaving the European Union (February 6). I too am still very much alive and kicking despite Brexit happening. Now we await to see what happens next but

  • Can Rylands start to dream of back-to-back promotions?

    CAN Rylands FC start to dream of back-to-back promotions? If current form is anything to go by, it appears a pretty distinct possibility that they will pass straight through the North West Counties League Premier Division – just as they did with

  • LETTER: Greedy claim

    WITH reference to your article in last week’s Warrington Guardian regarding the unlawful pruning of a holly tree in the grounds of Mrs Jennifer Jacques-Williams’ home in Victoria Road Grappenhall. Warrington Borough Council is really clutching

  • LETTER: Sad trip

    I HAVE tried to recycle two single duvets and contacted several Warrington charity groups to gift them for the homeless. I was repeatedly advised that due to health and safety rules they were unable to accept them. When asked, my contact was

  • Companies flock to town thanks to Wilderspool Park

    A TRIO of companies have kicked off the year by arriving at Wilderspool Park in Stockton Heath. Once home to local brewery Greenall’s, the Bruntwood Works’ site is now housing digital agency Jellyfish, accountancy firm Slater Sheldon and financial

  • What a difference a day makes

    The latest from Warrington Anglers Association, courtesy of Frank Lythgoe... ON Saturday, Simon Oldfield had a wander along the River Dane at Holmes Chapel and with the river showing a little colour and fining off, the conditions looked promising

  • Lidl recalls baby food pouches over fears they contain mould

    SUPERMARKET chain Lidl has recalled 10 different flavours of baby food pouches over fears they contain mould. Shoppers who have bought the Lupilu Organic pouches have been urged to return them to stores for a full refund. A Food Standards Agency

  • Former Wire star Gidley comes out of retirement for NRL Nines

    FORMER Warrington Wolves star Kurt Gidley will be coming out of retirement to play in the NRL Nines this weekend. Gidley, who played two seasons with The Wire before retiring at the end of 2017, will turn out for the Newcastle Knights – the club

  • Look who's been added to the Neighbourhood Weekender line-up

    WARRINGTON'S own The Ks, 90s Britpop icons Cast and Australia's Gang of Youths are among the new bands added to Neighbourhood Weekender line-up. SJM Concerts – the organiser of the Victoria Park festival – has unveiled its second wave of artists

  • Swing bridge opening to hit rush hour traffic

    MOTORISTS are likely to be slowed this morning, Thursday. The swing bridges in the town are due to open in rush hour. Chester Road will open at 7.45am, London Road at 7.50am and Knutsford Road at 8am. Delays are expected.

  • Win a Valentine’s package at Garden Spa

    LOVE is in the air at The Garden Spa in Great Sankey, as the luxury health and wellness spa launches a romantic new couple’s spa day especially for Valentine’s Day. And we have a package to give away. The spa is based inside Great Sankey Neighbourhood