Mystery winner is sitting
on ?1.4m Lotto jackpot
by John Hendon
SOMEONE in Warrington has won an astonishing ?1,411,571 Lotto jackpot ? but doesn?t apparently know it.
The mystery winner came up lucky on Wednesday, September 20 with the numbers 3, 21, 29, 35, 38 and 45 ? but has not claimed their prize.
Lotto players in the Warrington area are being urged to check and double-check their tickets to see if they are the lucky winner. They have until 5.30pm on March 19 next year to claim the prize.
If no-one comes forward with the winning ticket before the prize claim deadline, then the prize money, plus all the interest generated, will go to the Good Causes ? adding to the ?19 billion already raised through sales of lottery tickets since the launch of The National Lottery in November 1994.
A Lottery spokesperson said: ?We?re desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings ? this life-changing prize could really help to make a few dreams become a reality for someone out there.
?We?re urging everyone to check their old tickets again or look anywhere a missing Lotto ticket could be hiding. Try checking in the pockets of clothing, in wallets, bags and down the back of the sofa ? someone out there could literally be sitting on a fortune!
?We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their prize in time.?
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their win if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0845 910 0000.
Anyone concerned about lost or unchecked tickets may like to consider setting up a National Lottery Subscription, playing Lotto Online, via their mobile phone, or using the Sky Active service on digital TV.
Numbers can be entered in advance and lucky winners automatically receive a cheque or are notified online if their numbers come up. For further information call 0845 912 5000 or visit www.national-lottery.co.uk
“The Beast” is a
community champ
by staff reporter
WARRINGTON Wolves legend Mark ?The Beast? Hilton received recognition for seven years of outstanding work when he was named as this year?s engage Super League Community Player of the Year.
The battle-hardened prop knows all about the rough and tumble of life – and not just through his exploits mixing it with some of the strongest athletes in sport.
Away from his all-action image on the pitch, in recent years Hilton has devoted his spare time to helping people with their everyday struggles in special needs schools across Warrington.
Hilton (pictured)said: “I’ve always wanted to work with children but at the time it was just a case of helping out.
“It was a case of realising how lucky we are as rugby players while seeing other people who are struggling. I just used to volunteer at Loushers Lane and Foxwood special schools.
“I loved being around the people and the kids. The teachers in special needs schools are very caring and enthusiastic and the people I was working with were a big attraction – there’s a lot of love in those places and it was great to be part of it.”
Hilton’s work in the Warrington community also saw him working with adults who were facing particularly tough times.
He explained: “I had a year away from Rugby League at the end of 2001 and I went to work with adults with special needs. I was part of a team looking after them, sending them to work, helping with chores and just getting people through daily life.
“I worked for the McIntyre project in Warrington because I just wanted to get involved in the struggle that many people face.?
Hilton is now starting a 12-month Graduate Teacher Programme at Great Sankey High School, where he is concentrating on teaching maths to 11-16 year olds.
Neil Kelly, Warrington Wolves’ Foundation Director said: “Mark has finished his career with us now and has retired from Rugby League, but over the 10 years he’s been with us he’s been the one player who has been up for whatever we can throw at him.
“This award is a great way to thank him for his outstanding service throughout the community in Warrington.”
Council issues advice
over bin collections
by David Skentelbery
TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington have issued advice to the public over tomorrow?s planned strike by binmen and other council workers.
Householders are being asked to put their bins out as usual on the normal collection day as the council will be making every effort to provide a normal service.
But if the bin is not collected, people are asked to take them in again and not put them out again until the following week?s normal collection day.
Green and blue bins should also be put out on normal collection days.
Binmen, street sweepers, parks and cemetery workers have voted to take industrial action over the borough council?s plans to modernise the Environmental Management Service.
Three unions, Unison, T and G and GMB are involved in the action, which could also involve overtime bans or a work to rule.
The council says vehicle access to Fox Covert Cemetery and Warrington Cemetery may be restricted at weekends and people intending to visit should contact the Crematorium Office on 01925 267731 for up to date information.
Council chiefs say the industrial action will not affect the plans to modernise the Environmental Management Service which, they say, will lead to most employees benefiting from improved pay and conditions.
It will also provide a significantly higher level of service for local people in return for more flexible and effective working.
The latest information is available on 01925 443000.
Students learn about
a life in the Army
PUBLIC Services students from Warrington?s Priestley College went in search of the Army life when they visited Altcar Barracks to look into potential careers.
Interest in the Public Services qualification is currently higher than ever at Priestley with students choosing to study the course as they contemplate joining the Armed Forces or Emergency Services.
At the exhibition students had the opportunity to talk to soldiers from all trades in the Army, which included Medical Care, Infantry and Signals and the Military Police.
Alongside the careers advice given, the students were provided with the opportunity to participate in a range of activities including motorcycle riding, rifle shooting, an assault course and a simulated parachute jump.
There were also exhibitions from the Army Air Corps, including a Gazelle Helicopter that the students could look around. A Challenger 2 Tank also provided the group with experience of the conditions that modern soldiers have to work in.
Public Services tutor Colin Whittaker: ?The whole day was a fantastic opportunity to look at the variety of trades and experiences available within the modern Army, and our students participated enthusiastically in all activities.
?The Royal Corps of Music undertook an icebreaker activity to involve all students, and it ended up with Priestley College against the rest of the world, and to our credit, we won.?
Pictured?students in their kit for the trip to Altcar Barracks.
Police warning on
Halloween “tricks”
by David Skentelbery
HALLOWEEN is just a fortnight away and police at Warrington are urging parents to work with local officers to avoid a repeat of some of last year’s more unpleasant tricks.
Traditionally, reported incidents of anti-social behaviour, youth nuisance and criminal damage increase significantly in the build up to Halloween.
Last year, Cheshire Police received more than 1,500 calls on Halloween Night alone – t
he majority of the problems reported were caused by teenagers.
“But it doesn’t just stop there,” said Chief Inspector Chris Clarke. “We also experience a higher number of calls between Halloween and Bonfire Night relating to the anti-social, and in some cases, dangerous use of fireworks.” This year, police want parents and guardians to take responsibility for what their children get up to during the seasonal celebrations and work with their local CAT officers to warn youths of the potential consequences of their behaviour.
?Trick or treating? and throwing eggs and flour at people, cars and houses might seem like harmless fun, but it can cause distress particularly to vulnerable and elderly people. Police won’t be treating these types of incidents lightly and have put a number of plans in place in a bid to stop history repeating itself.
A variety of police teams will be out on the streets over the next few weeks including Special Constables, Community Action Team PCs and Police Community Support Officers, Area Support Groups and dog handlers.
Officers have the power to take alcohol, fireworks being used illegally and problem vehicles off the streets. They can issue-on-the spot fines for bad behaviour in addition to using their normal powers of arrest. They can also consider using powers which force people suspected of being involved in anti-social behaviour, to remove clothing which hides their identity. In addition, Evidence Gathering Teams will be capturing any details of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity with a view to taking positive action against any offenders.
Police Forum
meeting
by staff reporter
WARRINGTON Police Forum meets tonight (Tuesday) at Ravenbank School, in Pepper Street, Lymm.
There will be a ?question time? during which members of the public are able to ask senior officers questions and also a session on the use of the new crime prevention tool Smartwater.?
Forum chairman Coun Peter Walker said: “These open meetings provide an ideal opportunity for people from Warrington to raise issues of concern about policing with the local commander Chief Superintendent Nick Ingram – you don’t need an invite, just turn up!”
He added ?Policing is a vitally important public service and by attending meetings such as this, you influence how your local policing service is delivered.?
Further details on policing issues can be found on the Cheshire Police website wwwcheshirepa.police.uk
Accident victim
dies in hospital
by staff reporter
A MOTORIST injured in a road accident in Manchester Road, Rixton near Warrington on Sunday has died in hospital.
The 24-year-old from Accrington was driving a Honda saloon car which was in collision with a Volkeswagen near the junction with Holly Bush Lane.
Both drivers were taken to hospital in Warrington but the Honda driving died during the night.
The other driver, aged 35 and from Irlam, remains in a serious condition in hospital.
Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses, first made in Warrington-Worldwide yesterday. Anyone who can help should call PS Mike Jones on 01244 613813.
“Prom Night”
for charity
THE Children’s Adventure Farm Trust is to hold a charity 1950’s-style Prom Night at Mere Golf and Country Club on Saturday, December 2.
The event includes four-course dinner, DJ and live music, games and dancing till 2.00am.
Seats,?60, can be booked on 01565-830053 and Email [email protected].
Based in Millington, near Lymm, The Adventure Farm has brightened the lives of hundreds of special-needs and disabled children in the last six months with a programme focused on developing friendships.
