Street stars join charity kick off
CORONATION Street stars have signed up to take part in a charity football match in aid of St Rocco's Hospice.
A crafty little way to help out at disability centre
A BEATIFUL wall hanging has been created for a learning disability centre.
How to be a happy camper
CHESHIRE fire chiefs are warning Warrington campers and backpackers to be extra vigilant this summer when heading off on holidays outdoors.
CHRISTMAS DAY DEATHS VERDICT
VERDICTS of unlawful killing and suicide have been recorded at the inquest into two Christmas Day deaths.
Fire sparks chemical cloud scare
A FIRE destroyed half a barn and led to a chemical scare.
Arson attack on shop
ARSONISTS damaged an outside toilet at Johnsons Dry Cleaners, in Sankey Street in the town centre, on Thursday morning.
Stone wars
LEGAL action has been suggested after delivery vans twice broke community centre paving stones.
In the running ...
A NEW off-the-wall event to raise cash for Cancer Research UK will take place in Victoria Park over 24 hours on August 12 and 13.
Don't forget about us!
MEMBERS of Warrington Older People's Forum are backing a campaign to change the Government's White Paper on pension reform.
If it isn't broken, don't fix it, urges councillor
THE Labour leader is urging the Liberal Democrat and Tory collation to take a period of reflection before changing the council's constitution.
Beat it!
'A BIT of fun' was the name of an annual anti-bullying programme held at the peace centre by The Tim Parry Jonathan Ball Trust.
Cold war over jobs at Iceland
UNION officials say supermarket giant Iceland could be left without food on its shelves in a row over the proposed move of hundreds of jobs to Warrington.
The amazing cycling doctor!
FOR most people, waiting for a major operation would be the perfect time to rest up and relax.
Major hike in student travel fares may be coming
TRAVEL charges for post-16 students of up to £190 will be voted on by Warrington Borough Council's executive board on Monday - and some parents are upset at the proposed cost.
Driver burned in M56 fire
A LORRY driver suffered burns after a fire on a motorway near Warrington in the early hours of Tuesday.
We're lovin' it
By Stephen Bailey
Derby great's grave is restored to glory
SPORTING hero Steve Donoghue finally has a grave to match his fame, thanks to two Dallam businessmen.
Nurturing gifted and talented children
GIFTED and talented children in primary schools across Orford and Longford were invited to try their hands at specialist facilities at William Beamont Community High School and Specialist Sports College last week.
Bewsey Old Hall needs a man with a plan
WE were not impressed.
MP's Geneva trip to champion fair trade
A WARRINGTON MP stepped up to the world stage this week when she travelled to Geneva to discuss an issue affecting people across the planet.
Study starts into £100m Mersey crossing
A MAJOR study is starting into the possibility of a town centre bypass costing up to £100m.
Look at the stars ... twins turn out for summer gala
TV favourites Luke and Elliot Tittensor brought a bit of star quality to this year's St Paul of the Cross Primary School summer gala.
A historic moment for Warrington Pipe Band
MELODIC Welsh male voices were joined by the unique sound of the pipes when Warrington Pipe Band was invited to join Flint Male Voice Choir in a historic event.
Fred and Joyce are a golden wonder
WALTZING their way through their marriage, Fred and Joyce Mullen have just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Leo had better be a ladies' man!
YOUNG Leo Muckley will never be short of a wise word of womanly advice as he travels through life with four generations of doting female relatives to look out for him.
Blue sky thinking for the charity's next meeting ...
AN AL fresco meeting of the Warrington committee of the North West Cancer Research Fund takes place on Monday, July 24, at 6pm.