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7 hours ago
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Milestones that Stefan Richard achieved on his special night
Stefan Ratchford is mobbed by teammates as he celebrates scoring a try for Warrington Wolves against Castleford Tigers (Image: Paul Currie/ STEFAN Ratchford's milestone game for Warrington Wolves against Castleford Tigers turned out to be a sweet one in a number of ways. The 36-year-old, who is in his 14th season at the club, fittingly scored The Wire's 75th-minute try on his 350th club appearance to kill off Castleford's comeback and send his team to Wembley on the back of a timely win. Advertisement Ratchford is now Warrington's joint 18th highest appearance maker in the club's entire history. He is level with former Wire back-rower, skipper and head coach Paul Cullen but could quickly climb into the top 15, as he is only a few behind Frank Williams (351) and Eric Fraser (352). His first appearance in the club colours came in the opening game of the 2012 season away to Hull FC - a game which ended 20-20. Stefan Ratchford leads out The Wire against Castleford Tigers (Image: Paul Currie/ Meanwhile, Ratchford's career games tally has now moved on to 468. He made 108 appearances for Salford between 2007 and 2011 and has 10 international caps to his name. Advertisement 'I don't really know what to say,' said Ratchford when asked about reaching his 350th match milestone. 'I'm not usually stuck for words but 350 games for one club, especially coming after being at Salford for a few years as well, is probably something I never thought I'd achieve. 'With five minutes left that gap opened up, luckily I was there and Duff (Matt Dufty) popped the ball up nicely so to get a try on the milestone is real nice. 'The milestone is probably something I'll look back on in time and it'll probably hit me a little bit more. It's something pretty special to be honest.' Warrington Wolves' all-time leading appearance makers: Brian Bevan 620 Advertisement Parry Gordon 543 Jack 'Cod' Miller 527 Mark Forster 458 Ben Westwood 446 Gerry Helme 442 Jim Tranter 439 Billy Cunliffe 438 Alf Boardman 432 Lee Briers 425 George Thomas 385 George Dickenson 375 Billy Dingsdale 374 Bob Ryan 372 Alf Peacock 367 Eric Fraser 352 Frank Williams 351 Paul Cullen 350 Stefan Ratchford 350 Thanks to his try and conversion against Cas, Ratchford has also moved into stand-alone 10th place in the list of Super League's all-time highest points scorers. Stefan Ratchford heads to the line for his try against Castleford Tigers (Image: Paul Currie/ He was level with ex-Wire utility back Iestyn Harris but is now six points clear on 1,680. Advertisement Super League's top 10 leading points scorers: Kevin Sinfield 3,443 Danny Brough 2,460 Paul Deacon 2,413 Andy Farrell 2,376 Pat Richards 2,284 Danny Tickle 2,261 Marc Sneyd 2,246 Lee Briers 2,232 Sean Long 2,200 Stefan Ratchford 1,680
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Call to end mystery around Cornwall scenes by The Secret Painter
The family of an artist known as The Secret Painter are hoping people will help solve a mystery surrounding two of his paintings by Eric Tucker are believed to depict China Clay Country near St Austell in Cornwall but the exact location and the people he painted are paintings, one in oil and the other in watercolour, have been part of an exhibition at the Connaught Brown gallery in who died in 2018, left behind hundreds of his paintings at his former council house in Warrington, Cheshire. Tucker's nephew Joe Tucker said the two artworks were among 550 paintings discovered at his uncle's house but were very different to the others that predominantly featured working class life in the north of said they would love to know more about the location of the paintings and the people portrayed."These two are a bit of an anomaly in the collection because, as far as we know, they're the only images he produced of Cornwall," said Mr Tucker. "At least, we're pretty sure they're Cornwall – my dad, the artist's younger brother, believes they may depict the China Clay mines near St Austell."He said it seemed likely the paintings were inspired by Edward Burra's famous Cornish watercolours of the area. Mr Tucker said: "We know my uncle was a great admirer of Burra's – but my dad thinks his brother may have also travelled to the area for work."He worked as a labourer and, in later years, travelled around the country making deliveries to building sites. It's also just possible he was visiting the area on his way to St Ives." Mr Tucker has written a book about his uncle, The Secret Painter, in which he describes how his uncle, who was also a boxer, had a distant and unfulfilled ambition to live in St 400 paintings and thousands of sketches came to light after Tucker's death and it was hailed as an important discovery in British scenes depicting the streets and pubs of north-west England attracted comparisons with LS Lowry.
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
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Cheshire and Warrington: Early 2026 for new combined authority
A combined authority for Cheshire and Warrington is set to be created early next year, ahead of the area's first mayoral elections in the from Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Warrington councils were told the new authority will be created in the first two months of were also told more detail would be revealed next month about what powers will be devolved in a report setting out guidance received from the new combined authority is set to be in place for its first mayoral election on 7 May 2026. The update was given at a meeting of a joint committee of councillors and public servants from each of the three local authorities in the county of the new authority, each council would remain separate local authorities but would work together on areas including transport, skills, housing, the environment and creation was given the green light after the county was included in the government's devolution priority programme (DPP) in February. 'Significant' Funding to set up devolution in the area would mostly come from a government grant of £1m, the meeting committee is also waiting for a government response to a formal consultation on the creation of the new authority, which closed last East Council leader Nick Mannion said the government was expected to make a further announcement next month "as to whether Cheshire and Warrington have met the government's statutory tests to move forward for devolution"."This will be a trigger for a significant amount of detail to flow to us from the government in Whitehall," he told the committee.A total of £1m in funding would be provided through a mayoral capacity grant, which would be confirmed after government approval is granted.A further £250,000 has been made available from Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington, made up of business rates retained by the economic development organisation, and the Local Government Association has also provided a £25,000 grant to support devolution cost of running a mayoral election would be reimbursed by the future combined authority, it has been Price, the police and crime commissioner for Cheshire, told the meeting he welcomed the government funding."I know a lot of members of the public out there are nervous about council finances and what the cost is, but the department has funded this, alongside that grant from the Local Government Association."Ultimately, that's a form of endorsement that we're doing something the government is keen for us to pursue and they're putting their hand in their pocket to help make it happen." Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC and follow BBC North West on X. For more local politics coverage, BBC Politics North West is on BBC One on Sunday at 10:00am and on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
2 days ago
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Wire tee up Wembley date with win against Cas
Betfred Super LeagueWarrington (22) 34Tries: Josh Thewlis, Jake Thewlis, Tai, Lindop, Currie, Ratchford Goals: Sneyd 4, Ratchford 1Castleford (6) 24Tries: Lawler 2, Innes Senior, Simm Goals: Milnes 2, Lawler 2 Warrington Wolves earned the perfect preparation for next weekend's Challenge Cup final against Hull KR as they pulled off thrilling win over Castleford Tigers at the Halliwell Jones had helpfully acceded to Warrington's request to bring forward this Super League contest by two days in order to give Sam Burgess's outfit a clear seven-day run into the Wembley Wire - dancing to a tune conducted by masterful Australian full-back Matt Dufty - ran in four tries to lead 22-6 at the halfway were an improved outfit in the second half shading the try count 3-2 but Wire were always in control of the scoreboard eventually ran out comfortable winners and emerged with no injury to follow. Warrington: Dufty; Josh Thewlis, Tai, LIndop, Jake Thewlis; Ratchford, Sneyd; Yates, Powell, Vaughan, Fitzgibbon, Holroyd, CurrieInterchanges: Harrison, Wood, Philbin, HartillCastleford: Hoy; Simm, Cini, L Senior, I Senior; Asi, Milnes; Okoro, Atkin, Singleton, Lawler, Mellor, HorneInterchanges: Griffin, Hall, Hill, SalabioReferee: Marcus Griffiths.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Full list of benefits not affected by two-child rule – as government mulls axing cap
PARENTS could still claim thousands of pounds in support despite the two-child benefit cap — as ministers come under pressure to scrap it. Here is everything you need to know. 1 WHAT IS THE TWO CHILD CAP? The rule, which limits child-related payments in Universal Credit and tax credits to just two children per household, doesn't apply to all benefits. It means families with three or more kids may still be missing out on cash they're eligible for. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer yesterday refused to rule out scrapping the rule, which currently limits benefit payments to two children per household for Universal Credit and tax credits. It means that families can miss out on up to £3,455 a year for a third or later child born after April 2017. The policy, introduced in a bid to keep welfare spending in check, has faced criticism from some MPs and campaigners. But scrapping the cap could cost the Treasury around £3billion annually, and would likely require new tax rises or spending cuts elsewhere to fund. Visiting a factory in Warrington, the PM said he was 'determined to drive down child poverty' but stopped short of making a firm commitment. Asked repeatedly whether the rule would go, Sir Keir said ministers were "looking at all options". While the cap still applies to some benefits, others remain unaffected – and families may still be eligible for support depending on their circumstances. Here's the full breakdown. Three key benefits that YOU could be missing out on, and one even gives you a free TV Licence CHILD BENEFIT This universal benefit is paid for every child, regardless of how many you have. £25.60 a week for the first child £16.95 a week for each additional child If you are claiming child benefit for a child under 12, you also receive National Insurance (NI) credits. Child Benefit also comes with National Insurance credits, which count towards your State Pension. Note: If you or your partner earn over £60,000, you may be liable for the High Income Child Benefit Charge, which can reduce or eliminate the payment. How do I claim child benefits? APPLYING is straightforward and can be done in minutes at or through the HMRC app. Parents with a newborn baby should make a claim online as soon as possible and could then receive their first payment in as little as three days. You can also backdate claims for up to three months. Parents can make a claim and then choose to opt out of receiving Child Benefit payments can still receive National Insurance credits if one parent is not working. National Insurance credits build up your entitlement to the state pension. DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE (DLA) DLA is available for children under 16 who have disabilities and require extra care or mobility support. It's not affected by the two-child cap, and is worth £28.70 to £184.30 a week, depending on the level of need. Once a child turns 16, they must apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) instead. PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT (PIP) PIP is for people aged 16 to 64 with a long-term health condition or disability. It is not subject to the cap, and multiple eligible individuals can claim within the same household. The benefit is worth up to £184.30 a week for those entitled to both the daily living and mobility components. GUARDIAN'S ALLOWANCE This benefit is for individuals raising a child whose parents have died. Paid at £21.75 a week per child Paid in addition to Child Benefit Unaffected by the two-child limit You must be claiming Child Benefit and meet the qualifying criteria around guardianship. ADOPTION ALLOWANCE Paid by local authorities, this benefit supports adoptive families who may face extra costs related to a child's care needs. There's no cap on how many adopted children can qualify, and payments vary depending on your financial circumstances and the child's needs. LOCAL WELFARE SCHEMES These include support such as: Discretionary Housing Payments The Household Support Fund Free school meals These schemes are not restricted by the two-child cap, but eligibility and availability vary by council. UNIVERSAL CREDIT EXEMPTIONS While the child element of UC is capped, exceptions do exist, including: You have adopted them or other children in your household You receive guardian's allowance for them or other children in your household They are the second (or more) child born in a multiple-birth They or other children in your household are the offspring of one of your children who is under 16 years old They or other children in your household are not your child or stepchild, and you look after them under a court order They or other children in your household are not your child or stepchild and you look after them under an arrangement with Social Services (except for formal foster care) They were conceived as a result of rape, and you do not live with the perpetrator As the government continues to review the policy, no final decision has been made — but for now, these benefits remain available outside the cap. To check if you're eligible, visit or speak to an independent benefits advisor. Who's exempt from the two-child benefit cap? The two-child benefit cap means that you can only get more child tax credit or Universal Credit for your third (or more) child if: They were born before April 6, 2017 They are disabled (disabled child element only) You qualify for an exception in child tax credit or special circumstances apply in Universal Credit You qualify for an exception or special circumstances for each third (or subsequent) child if: You have adopted them or other children in your household You receive guardian's allowance for them or other children in your household They are the second (or more) child born in a multiple-birth They or other children in your household are the offspring of one of your children who is under 16 years old They or other children in your household are not your child or stepchild, and you look after them under a court order They or other children in your household are not your child or stepchild and you look after them under an arrangement with Social Services (except for formal foster care) They were conceived as a result of rape, and you do not live with the perpetrator .
