Attack victim robbed
and left unconscious
by David Skentelbery
A WARRINGTON man suffered serious stab injuries requiring 13 stitches when he was attacked and robbed in the street.
The 20-year-old was knocked unconscious during the attack in Hood Lane, Great Sankey, close to its junction with Dorchester Road.
Police are appealing for witnesses of the 4am attack on Sunday, September 25.
The incident was not reported to police until four days afterwards.
A spokesman said: ?The victim was walking home when he was attacked by a group of three men, one armed with what we believe was a screwdriver.
?He suffered a stab wound in the arm which later required 13 stitches.
?During the incident he lost consciousness and when he recovered he found money had been taken from his pockets.?
No details of the offenders are available, other than that there were of a similar age to the victim.
Anyone who can help is asked to call DC Darren Hughes on 01244 613834.
First class honours
degree for Tunde
by staff reporter
A FORMER student at Warrington?s Priestley College has graduated from St Annes College, Oxford with a First Class Honours Degree.
Tunde Oyinloye, a former pupil at Locking Stumps Primary and Birchwood High School, graduated in Mechanical Engineers (Meng).
He has already accepted a position with Rolls Royce, in Derby.
He spent two years at Priestley during 1999-2001 where he landed straight A’s in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
On top of that he also represented the College in the British Physics Olympiad.
During his time at Oxford, Tunde also worked in Uganda with the Scripture Union and spent a further eight weeks with EQE learning about Earthquake Engineering.
Most recently he also spent a period of three months working for BP in Aberdeen.
He said: “I have enjoyed my experiences while in full-time education and am delighted with my latest results.
?it is a delight to have accepted a position with the world renowned Rolls Royce company and I look forward to developing a good career with the organisation.”
Police target drivers
using illegal tyres
by John Hendon
POLICE will be carrying out spot checks on vehicles in Warrington today (Tuesday) ? to see if they have legal tyres.
The checks are being supported by experts from the Tyre Industry Council ? the country?s leading tyre safety organsaition ? and is part of the North West England tyre safety campaign.
Drivers will be warned of the dangers of driving a vehicle with badly worn or defective tyres.
The most recent check in the area revealed that 11 per cent of cars and vans examined had at least one defective tyre that is below the 1.6mm legal minimum.
A further 12 per cent had a tyre worn below 2mm – considered by the TIC to be in need of replacing.
The check also showed that only 17 per cent of drivers asked knew the minimum legal tread depth of a tyre.
Motorists found to have a tyre below the 1.6mm legal minimum could face a ?2,500 fine and three penalty points.
Tyre dealers throughout Cheshire are offering free tyre checks during the campaign. A full list of participating retailers can be found on www.tyresafety.co.uk
Architects call for
station facelift
by Lesley Wilkinson
A GROUP of Lymm architects are backing a call to revamp a Warrington railway station dubbed a “demonic version of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.?
Randle White, based in Lymm, say that Bank Quay Station is an “eyesore” and backs claims by the North West Development Agency that it should be rebuilt and redesigned to more modern specifications.
Director James Randle (pictured above)said an overhaul of the station should be a priority and is calling for better pedestrian access from the station to Palmyra Square.
“At the moment, in its setting alongside the Unilever factory, it looks like a demonic version of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory,” he said. “The design of the station has not aged well. It’s a drab, depressing corner of the town and needs a massive overhaul.”
He said Warrington should look for inspiration to Manchester’s Piccadilly Station.
“They turned a dark dangerous station into a modern, bright breezy space. Warrington’s architecture and public buildings should be something to be proud of and not eyesores,” he added.
He said there has been substantial investment in Palmyra Square, and improved access to the station should follow.
Prestigious award for
for beauty salon chief
by business staff
HELEN Lloyd, managing director of Eatonfield Leisure Ltd., which operates the Eatonfield Day Spa at Higher Whitley near Warrington has been voted winner in the Women in Business category of this year?s Cheshire Business Awards.
The awards were announced at a gala dinner held at the Chester Moat House Hotel, hosted by Granada TV news presenter, Lucy Meacock and attended by representatives of the cream of Cheshire?s businesses who had been shortlisted for this year?s awards.
Among the qualities the independent panel of judges were looking for in this category were innovation, management skills and achievement.
Helen, whose company also operates a beauty salon in Denbigh in North Wales is planning further expansion and has recently announced plans to develop a second ?1.5m day spa in Mold in Flintshire next year.
She said: ?I?m absolutely thrilled at winning such a prestigious award less than two years after launching the company.?
The Eatonfield Day Spa and Eatonfield Beauty in Denbigh were both opened within weeks of each other in June last year, with the former being officially opened by Coronation Street actress, Beverley Callard.
What do children know
abouts drugs and drink?
by Lesley Wilkinson
AN Open Day is being organised by Culcheth and Glazebury Drug and Alcohol Forum on Saturday October 22 at the Parish Hall, Common Lane, Culcheth.
Various organisations involved in the forum will hold information stands at the event which runs from 11am to 3pm. There will be free tea and biscuits and members of the Warrington support group will be in attendance.
The theme of the day will be, “Do Children Know More Than Adults About Drugs and Alcohol.”
Delia Caswell, acting chairman of the support group, will be in attendance. Further details are available from her on 01942 671938.
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