Wolves suffer last gasp Challenge Cup heartbreak
WARRINGTON Wolves suffered last gasp Challenge Cup heartbreak as they were edged out 26-27 by arch rivals Wigan Warriors in a thrilling quarter-final clash at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
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Villagers keep medieval tradition of Bawming the Thorn alive
VIDEO: APPLETON Thorn’s ancient tradition of Bawming the Thorn was blessed with glorious sunshine as villagers turned back the clock to 1178.
Queen’s Birthday Honours for Warrington health workers
THE Queen’s Birthday Honours list celebrate three Warrington people involved in Healthcare.
Man charged with wounding must stay out of village
A 23-year-old man who has been charged with a section 18 wounding in Lymm, must stay out of the village pending his court hearing
Thelwall youngster to appear in BBC true life hate crime drama
AN eight-year-old girl from Warrington is set to feature in a new BBC true life hate crime drama “Murdered for Being Different.”
Hunt for arsonists who started fires at Fearnhead and Latchford
FIREFIGHTERS are appealing for witnesses following two arson attacks involving trees at Fearnhead and garden waste at Latchford, Warrington.
Wolves bolster squad with signing of Ben Pomeroy
WARRINGTON Wolves have signed Australian centre Ben Pomeroy until the end of the current season; with his arrival at the club imminent.
Three charged with attempt to smuggle drugs into Risley by drone
UPDATED: THREE men have been charged following an incident at Risley Prison, Warrington, involving the alleged use of a drone.
Chance to have say on impact of changes to stroke services
NHS Warrington Clinical Commissioning Group is looking for views on the impact of changes to the provision of stroke services in the town which will involve transferring patients to Whiston.
Event road closures
A number of temporary road closures will be in place tomorrow (Saturday) for Bawming the Thorn at Appleton Thorn, Thelwall Rose Queen and Hollins Green 5k.