Archive
-
Date
Baby names set to become extinct including Jackie, Greg and more - See the list
Baby names come and go and in the next year, some are predicted to become extinct, according to new research from Pregnacare by Vitabiotics. New data revealed the most popular baby names of 2022 as the pregnancy supplement brand used data science
-
Date
Warrington Rylands suffer crushing loss in FA Trophy
WARRINGTON Rylands suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat at lower division Colne to exit the FA Trophy at the first-round stage. Blues went behind in the first minute and it went downhill from there, conceding another three goals before the break, having
-
Date
Yellows march past north east rivals South Shields in FA Trophy
CONNOR Woods found the net twice as Warrington Town pulled off a fine home win against South Shields to progress to the FA Trophy second round. The 24-year-old striker, who started his loan period from Southport in the previous round 2-1 win at
-
Date
What England could learn from runaway win against Greece
ENGLAND expectedly put Greece to the sword in their final group game of the Rugby League World Cup at Bramall Lane in Sheffield. The 94-4 outcome in George Williams’ first Test as captain highlighted the gulf in class between the established order
-
Date
Padgate pre-school teacher becomes deputy manager of 'innovative' nursery
A WARRINGTON pre-school teacher has been appointed as the new deputy manager of a new innovative nursery. Becky Bevan from Padgate will take on the important role of ensuring that Back to The Garden Nursery based in Altrincham delivers ‘the highest
-
Date
Haunted Warrington -5 pubs with a spooky history
WITH Halloween just days away, now is the perfect time to dive into Warrington's spooky past. The town is home to pubs which lsome residents say are haunted. Some of these pubs can still be visited today, while others have since closed down
-
Date
Jodie Cunningham goes into Rugby League World Cup on back of award win
WARRINGTON'S England international Jodie Cunningham has made history after becoming the first female recipient of the Rugby League Writers and Broadcasters Association’s merit award. Former Cardinal Newman Catholic High School student Cunningham
-
Date
Delays of more than one hour on M6 after two-vehicle crash
THERE are long delays on the M6 this afternoon, Saturday, after a crash between Middlewich/Holmes Chapel and Sandbach. Two lanes are closed on the M6 southbound between junctions 18 and 17 due to a two-vehicle collision. This was first reported
-
Date
Warrington Wolves' World Cup heroes - John Woods
SILKY stand off John Woods arrived at Wilderspool in the twilight of his career but still went on to fly the flag for Warrington Wolves in the 1985-1988 World Cup series. Woods gained his 11th Great Britain cap as a substitute in the World Cup
-
Date
REVIEW: Boob play by Warrington creative is an emotional smash success
Identities is a play about boobs. Through the point-of-view of someone’s left and right boob, Warrington woman Rae Bell tells the story of a woman’s life, with a particular focus on breast cancer. The show is the creation of Rae and a group of
-
Date
Pulp set to return to Warrington 27 years after 1996 show
PULP will be playing at Neighbourhood Weekender next year in Warrington. Jarvis Cocker and band will be returning to the town two after they headlined V96. Victoria Park also played host to the inaugural edition of the festival in sweltering
-
Date
The most important thing about the PDRL World Cup in Warrington according to Briscoe
ENGLAND are preparing to face New Zealand in the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup Final tomorrow ¬– but it is being considered that the results are not the most important element of this inaugural tournament in Warrington. The two nations
-
Date
Vet opts for different type of mortgage for new Warrington home to beat rising interest rates
A VET has opted for a green mortgage for his new home in Warrington to beat rising interest rates. Mike Sanders had never considered a green mortgage before he found his dream home on Slutchers Lane. But now he is among a ‘new breed of buyers
-
Date
TV crews film Sky drama series Cobra in cobbled street Cheshire village
FILM crews transformed a Cheshire village into the setting for a fictional series about a government facing subterfuge from within its own party. The Sky TV drama Cobra has been filming scenes for the third season of this hit series in Lower Peover
-
Date
Every I’m A Celeb winner: Where are they now? From bankruptcy to TV stardom
I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! will be back on our screens with a whole host of famous faces as the hit ITV show returning to the original jungle location in Australia. The past two series were filmed at Gwrych Castle in North Wales due
-
Date
Police seize van after reports of possible drug dealing
BURTONWOOD and Winwick Police have seized a van after reports of suspected drug dealing by its occupants. The report related to a small blue van, parked up by Burtonwood Library. An officer from Burtonwood and Winwick Police posted on social
-
Date
You can visit Santa's grotto at a Warrington beauty spot this Christmas
YOU can visit Santa’s grotto at a Warrington beauty spot this Christmas. Hosted by Warrington Disability Partnership, the ‘spectacular’ and fully accessible experience is taking place at Walton Hall and Gardens. Each visit is priced at £8.50
-
Date
MP COLUMN: PM should call a general election
IN this week’s column, Labour Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols discusses the ‘Conservative chaos’ in Westminster. I really wish that I could write a column on a worthwhile initiative in Parliament or a positive campaign in Warrington, but
-
Date
Open letter from Emily Rudge, captain of England Women Rugby League
EMILY Rudge, captain of England Women Rugby League, Warrington-based St Helens Super League player and teacher, issues a rallying call in this open letter as the tournament is about to get started... "To all the women and girls who love Rugby League
-
Date
From teenage sweethearts to a marriage proposal over lasagne - Ellis and Tiffany Phythian had a magical wedding day
WHEN Ellis Phythian proposed to girlfriend Tiffany last year, he was in the middle of making a lasagne. Tiffany spent the rest of the night in floods of tears, checking whether Ellis was sure he wanted to get married, and the lasagne was long forgotten
-
Date
Send us a photo of your homemade Halloween lanterns
ARE you getting into the Halloween spirit this weekend? Will you be exploring your creative side and carving a pumpkin lantern for outside your house or in your window? You could turn your pumpkin into a spooky, ghoulish face or a witch’s cat
-
Date
Bully spared jail for controlling behaviour which had 'serious impact' on partner
A BULLY has been spared an immediate prison sentence despite his controlling behaviour. Michael Marsh’s actions were found to have had a serious impact on his partner, who he was supposed to be in a loving relationship with. The 55-year-old
-
Date
Work set to begin on demolition of town centre vicarage for new block of flats
PLANS have been given the go-ahead to demolish a disused vicarage in the centre of Warrington. An application was agreed upon - subject to conditions - earlier this year. Warrington Borough Council has now determined that the conditions have
-
Date
Absconder who sparked manhunt after fleeing Thorn Cross Prison dies in jail
A MAN who absconded from a Warrington prison and spent more than a day on the run died in custody. Anthony Peloe was serving time in HMP Thorn Cross in Appleton Thorn for a firearm possession offence in May 2014 before fleeing the open prison.
-
Date
This is the only Warrington restaurant to feature in AA Restaurant Guide 2023
The AA has released its Restaurant Guide for 2023 and just one Warrington restaurant featured. The Church Green in Lymm is one of 19 Cheshire establishments to feature this year. Now in its 29th edition, AA’s Restaurant Guide for 2023 provides