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Wendy strives to help her patients
WENDY Turner, who lives in Runcorn, is an assistant matron in scheduled care and surgical services. The mum-of-two’s role involves improving patient experience. She said: “Making a difference to patients’ lives makes this job all the more rewarding
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Eagle lead is cut
THINGS are hotting up in the Cheshire Football League. Greenalls closed in on the Division One title after Pilkington slipped up in their last game of the season, as they lost 3-0 to Rylands. The race for third and fourth is still on, with Eagle Sports
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Picken racks up another victory
THERE is no keeping Kamen Picken out of the ring in Thailand. The 17-year-old Muay Thai kickboxer moved his professional rules record on to 17 wins from 19 contests when he took a late-notice fight against Thai Ramba Sor Siri. Former Lymm High School
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Warrington schoolboys chase two titles
Warrington Town u15 1 Macclesfield u15 0 WARRINGTON Town’s under 15s schoolboys progressed to the final of the Cheshire Senior Cup following a narrow victory over familiar foes Macclesfield. A superb strike from Joey Newton was the difference between
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Greenalls PSO close in on Cheshire League One title
GREENALLS Padgate St Oswalds are drawing closer to a Cheshire League One title after a good week saw them move to within three points of leaders Pilkington with two games in hand. Looking for a league title to go alongside their recent cup
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A&E nurse Joanne does the job out of love
JOANNE Bull, mum to 15-year-old twins Jack and Jenna and four-year-old Jacob, has been working on the A&E unit for the past three years. She said: “I decided to go on to A&E after spending time working in the eye clinic so I could gain more experience
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A visit from Mr Fox
Last week we had a visit from Mr Fox. Our next door neighbour had been leaving the door of her chicken coop open at night, thinking they would be fine during the nice weather. Mr Fox, needing to feed his family, had other ideas. After devouring one
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Some Extra Special wines
Extra Special Fleurie, £6,57, Asda While supermarket power can be partly blamed for the recent demise of retailers like Oddbins they do keep prices keen, writes Nicholas Nunn. Here's the first of two own brand examples from Asda's 'Extra
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Netballers building on success
WARRINGTON Town Junior Netball Club are aiming to build on recent team and individual successes. The under 15s and under 16s sides went into the adult Warrington and District League summer campaign this week on the back of winning titles. Town’s younger
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Celebrating the dedication of Warrington nurses
STAFF at Warrington Hospital are busy marking International Nurses Day today. The annual event coincides with the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth and the theme for this year is ‘Closing the Gap: Increasing Access and Equity’ with Warrington
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Hanagan targets victory in France
CHAMPION jockey Paul Hanagan is preparing to lead unbeaten colt Wootton Bassett to glory at the Poule d'Essai des Poulains – the French 2,000 Guineas – at Longchamp on Sunday. The Latchford-born jockey will travel to France after spending Saturday racing
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Rylands preserve perfect season start
RYLANDS preserved their perfect start to the Division One season with a four-wicket victory against neighbours Glazebury on Saturday. Captain Richard Buck’s fine five-wicket haul, with support from Ross Arrowsmith who took three for 42, helped to dismiss
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Cup exit for Glazebury
GLAZEBURY bowed out of the Team Knockout Cup at the first round stage after a 39-run defeat at Wilmslow Wayfarers on Sunday. The home team totalled 181 for seven batting first, accelerating the runs rate late on after Jack Warhurst, three for 20, and
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Grappers toast cup success after Chester defeat
GRAPPENHALL enjoyed mixed fortunes at the weekend as they slumped to a second successive Premier Division defeat at the hands of early pacesetters Chester Boughton Hall. But Grappers picked themselves off the floor in time to record a victory in the
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Middlewich's Bhardwa leaves Warrington’s batsmen in a spin
WARRINGTON could not prevent pacesetters Middlewich recording a third successive victory in Division Two on Saturday. They tumbled to 127 all out after being asked to bat, only a lower-order stand worth 48 runs between Drew Martel, 31, and Rob Batey,
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Can you help father of the bride get to church?
A FEARNHEAD father of the bride is looking for help getting to the church on time because his chemotherapy appointment clashes with his daughter’s big day. John Tansey, aged 69, has missed two sessions due to bank holidays and has been told he cannot
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Morley: Cup draw will boost league campaign
WOLVES captain Adrian Morley believes the club’s Challenge Cup home ties against Championship One opposition Keighley Cougars and Swinton Lions will give them an advantage over their Super League opposition in the forthcoming weeks. With
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Lymm Angling Club: Taking on the tench
LYMM member Mark Aitchison felt the heat when he was called on at short notice to appear in a potential ‘Action Replay’ feature for popular weekly magazine Angler’s Mail. Ian Chapman recently contacted the club to find a suitable venue for a piece covering
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Rescued sailor is ready for more adventures
A SAILOR is back on dry land in Warrington after his seafaring adventures led to a dramatic helicopter rescue off the Canary Islands. Mark Hughes, nicknamed Huggy, was caught in a storm with pet dog Sheila last month as he attempted to sail to the Caribbean
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Warrington Anglers' Association: Bristow walks away with prize
OUR April BaitTech/Korda ‘fish of the month’ senior prize was won by Gary Bristow with a really stunning looking linear weighing in at 23lbs from Sandiway ‘small’ lake. This fish was stocked in October 2010 and despite overwintering in the worst conditions
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Town council will pay for camera
TOWN councillors in Birchwood have agreed to fund a new speed camera in the area. The digital sign/camera is planned to target speeding motorists in a number of hotspots, including Moss Gate near Birchwood Forest Park.
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Carnival plans are in motion
PREPARATIONS for this year’s Birchwood Carnival are under way. The event will take place at Birchwood Forest Park on Sunday, June 5. Organisations wanting to join the parade can still get involved.
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Wedding days relived at display
VISITORS to Croft were treated to a wedding display through the ages. The Olive Branch Community Church raised £50 for Croft Youth Centre’s refurbishment fund by displaying 17 dresses, mother of the bride outfits, wedding albums and photos
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Tip operators are 'on target' to close this year
OPERATORS of Risley tip say they are on target to close the site this year. Biffa Waste Services, who run the landfill site, were told they had to fill the site by October by Warrington Borough Council. Councillors meeting in December
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Comedians set to entrtain golf club
FOUR top comedy acts from across the UK will perform at Birchwood Golf Club this Saturday. Ivan Brackenbury, Dave Wolfe, Ian D Montfort and Alan Donegan will be on the bill. The show starts at 7.30pm with tickets priced £15 or £20 on the door. Call
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On your marks, get set, get to Risley
MARK the countdown to the 2012 London Olympics at Risley Moss later this month. Next Saturday, May 21, you can take a walk, stroll or run at the event at the nature reserve with the help of Birchwood running club Spectrum Striders and The Mersey Forest
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Treble for Lymm teenagers
Lymm u18 28 Sheffield u18 20 LYMM’S Senior Colts completed a treble of trophy triumphs after lifting the Cock ‘o’ the North Challenge Cup at the weekend. They had to come from behind to do it though. Sheffield’s players made their power pay in the
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Seed dispersal is set to begin
PREPARATIONS for this year’s wildflowers in Birchwood has begun. Birchwood Town Council funds the mix of seeds which are put down before the flowers bloom.
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Winter damage not yet repaired
A BUS shelter damaged before Christmas when it was hit during the snow is still to be repaired. The shelter was badly damaged during the snow and ice. Birchwood Town Council reported that as the shelter is on Birchwood Shopping Centre’s land, providing
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Army fitness classes set to begin
A NEW way of getting fit, taught by Army trained instructors, will be held at Birchwood Forest Park. British Military Fitness (BMF) classes start at 6.30pm on Monday with classes continuing on Wednesday at 6.30pm and Saturday mornings at 9.30am. Launched
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Enjoy walking with three-mile trail
ENJOY an easy introduction to walking with a three-mile trail to the end of Culcheth Linear Park and back. The walk takes place on Wednesday May 25, from 1.30pm following the old route of the Wigan to Glazebrook railway line. There is also a small
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Shaun shares prison tales
A FORMER prisoner who served time in one of the toughest jails in America visited Great Sankey High School last week. Pupils dressed in clothes shipped from the Arizona prison where Shaun Attwood served his sentence and were told stories about the dangers
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Many writers’ first steps into the public eye are through the pages of their local paper
Britain’s local media is in a unique position to celebrate the individual character of our different regions, reinforcing that very special sense of place so important to us all and certainly important in creative writing, writes Adele Parks, bestselling
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Air your views at surgery
PENKETH Parish Council will hold its monthly surgery on Saturday for residents to discuss any concerns. Clrs Allin Dirir and Ann Milling will be available from 10.30am at Penketh Library, Honiton Way.
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Join the big clean up weekend
THE first Big Tidy-Up to take place in Great Sankey and Penketh takes place on Saturday. Collection bags, litter-pickers and tabards will be provided but residents need to take their own gloves. The clean-up takes place between 10am to 12pm in both
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Muddy puddle set to become thriving pond
VOLUNTEERS have transformed a neglected pond from a muddy puddle into a potential haven for wildlife. An overhaul project to dig out the Whittle Brook Linear Park pond, line it in order to retain water more effectively, install a drain to prevent
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Junior RL round-up
Rylands Sharks u12 10 Wigan St Judes u12 12 RYLANDS were slow to start, playing catch up all game. Rylands’ tries came from Lloyd Roby and Danny Walker, converted by Fynn Stanley. Burtonwood Bulldogs u12 6 Crosfields Cobras u12 30 A FINE first
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Tearful farewell to Carol
STAFF and children have been saying goodbye to a much-loved member of staff at Penketh South Primary School. Teaching assistant Carol Lewis has worked at the school for 27 years before she announced last Thursday would be her final day before
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New youth club linked to church
A NEW youth club has been set up in affiliation with Burtonwood Family Church. Chill @ The Hut, aimed at 11 to 16-year-olds, will meet every other week at the scout hut, off Chapel Lane. Activities include video games, table tennis, crafts, cooking
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Street party gift for good cause
TWO Old Hall residents raised £131 for a Great Sankey charity the Shannon Bradshaw Trust by hosting a street party on the day of the Royal Wedding. Tom Edwards and John Summerfield, aged 25 and 63, of Drake Close, came up with the idea for the event
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Mayor celebrates town's new hotel
THE Mayor of Warrington has opened a new Travelodge hotel at Gemini Retail Park which was completed three weeks ahead of schedule. Clr John Joyce visited the 71-room hotel, which represents a £2.7 million investment by the hotel firm, and has created
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A week in the life ...
THIS week marks Local Newspaper Week – when we explain the Warrington Guardian’s role in the community. This year, we share our news diary as we plan both the Guardian and Warrington Midweek and make sure our website is kept up-to-date with all
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Tutor tried to cheat in exam
A TUTOR at Warrington Collegiate was caught attempting to sit an exam on behalf of a student. AN electrical lecturer used a student password and tried to take the exam. He was caught by another member of staff and has since resigned.
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Warning for Wizards
Warrington Wizards 24 Featherstone Lions 33 MIKE Grady has threatened changes to Warrington Wizards’ line up as he tries to find a winning formula to defeat Dewsbury this weekend. The assistant coach says the pressure is on his players following
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Invitation to flower club
PLANT enthusiasts are welcome to attend Winwick Flower Club, which is held at Winwick Leisure Centre on the third Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm.
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Date for school summer gala
WINWICK Primary School will host its summer gala at St Oswald’s Church from 1.30pm on June 18. There will be refreshments, games, a raffle, cake stall and tombola. Entrance is £1 for adults while children can get in for free.
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School issues safe parking plea
TEACHERS at St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School have asked parents to park cars safely on Milnthorpe Road while dropping off and picking up their children. If parents have any concerns in relation to specific incidents that may pose a hazard
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Retail therapy for church roof
A FUNDRAISING retail evening is being held in the hall at St Oswald’s Church, Winwick, next May 20 from 7pm. People will be able to choose from a selection of fashion and beauty products, kitchen gadgets and books and stationery. These have been provided
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Water firm man hits dance floor for hospice
A WESTBROOK water company employee swapped pipes for pirouettes to raise money for terminally ill children. Andy Cawley, aged 33, of Tourney Green, who works for United Utilities, underwent an intensive dance training regime to transform himself
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Scouts celebrate 35th anniversary
THE 16th Warrington Scout Group, in Burtonwood, has invited all former Scouts and leaders to a 35th anniversary celebration on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm. For further details call 223327.
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Raise issues at surgery
DROP in with any concerns to a surgery with Clr Brian Maher and CSO Jeremy King at Radley Common next Friday, between 11am and noon. Residents can go to Radley Common Community Centre to discuss issues.
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Chance to see meadow birds
A chance to hear the sounds of migrant birds returning for the summer is being held at Paddington Meadows. Riverwatch III, Migrants and Meanders, takes place at 10.30am, next Sunday, May 22, at the green area off Larkfield Avenue. Call Anthony Brandreth
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Chance to be a guitar hero
EVER sat and wondered what it might be like to make it as the next Jimmi Hendrix or Joe Satriani? Take your first step by learning the guitar at the Orford Neighbourhood Project. The free classes started this week with the next taking place on Wednesday
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Parish donations to good causes
Poulton with Fearnhead Parish Council has donated £100 to the Warrington Association for Special Children. The charity needs cash to support summer holiday play schemes which are held across various venues. Last year’s work cost WASC £38,000. The charity
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Michael Monaghan joins teammates in Exiles squad
WARRINGTON Wolves hooker Michael Monaghan became the latest pick for Exiles coach Brian McClennan yesterday, joining brother Joel and fellow Wolves players Matt King, Brett Hodgson and Louis Anderson in the 22-man squad to face England in the inaugural
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Birthday joy for film man
AN Orford pensioner who spent years mixing with film stars at Pinewood Studios has celebrated his 100th birthday. Warrington-born Tom Humphries, who formerly lived at Arnhem Crescent, enjoyed his birthday surrounded by family at the Pinewood
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Young scientists design submarine
EVER wanted to have a go at designing a submarine? That was one of the tasks enjoyed by five Lysander High School students who took part in a science and engineering course at the University of Liverpool. The event focused on science and engineering
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Volunteer library opening times
THE new library in Appleton Parish Hall remains open for use. It was set up last month to replace the mobile library which closed earlier in the year. It is open between 2pm and 4pm on Mondays and 10am and noon on Tuesdays.
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Beez in a buzz over cheerleading
RAISE a pom pom to celebrate cheerleading success at Lysander High. The Lysander Beez came third in a national competition less than a year after forming as a team. Formed after requests came from students, this was their first major event. PE teacher
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Chance to spot nature site birds
VISITORS can learn about birds at Moore Nature Reserve. A guided walk takes place at the nature reserve next Sunday, May 22, from 10am. People should meet at the car park on Lapwing Lane, with binoculars if they have them. Some may be borrowed from
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Play celebrates anniversary
A PLAY celebrating the centenary of the birth of playwright Terence Rattigan takes place this week. Stockton Heath Methodist Dramatic Society is performing The Winslow Boy this week at the methodist church hall on Walton Road from today, Thursday, to
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Car boot sale in aid of pre-school
A CAR boot sale in aid of St Matthew’s Pre-School, Stretton, takes place next Sunday, May 22. The event is at the Hollow Tree Pub, Tarporley Road, Stretton – a few hundred yards from junction 10 of the M56 – from 1pm until 4pm. Pitches cost £10 – no
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Actress backs troops charity
A FORMER Coronation Street star has been helping a Stockton Heath man’s charity efforts. Neil Baumber, who organised the 10k Run for Heroes at Tatton Park, was given a boost by Beverley Callard, who played barmaid Liz McDonald, after she launched a two-day
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Village health checks for men
FREE men’s health checks are available in Stockton Heath today, Thursday. Organised by NHS Warrington, they are available for men aged between 35 and 55. They take place between 4pm and 7pm in the Mulberry Tree in the village. For more information call
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Lewis Carroll centre will offer fun and three Rs
LEWIS Carroll, the author and maths genius, has inspired a creative teaching legacy. A new £800,000 Lewis Carroll Centre in Daresbury will include educational and interpretation facilities for families, schools, adult learners and specialist
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Walk this way
TAKE in a walk around Lymm Rugby Club on Tuesday. The club is hosting an open invitation to villagers to enjoy a walk around Beechwood Rugby Fields from 7pm at the club car park at Crouchley Lane. There will be a guided tour of the recent planting of
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Garden party is worth the wait
LITTLE Princes and Princesses may have waited for their party – but it was worth it. The children at Thelwall Infant School had a garden party last Thursday, almost a week after Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the know. And, according to head
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Scout chosen for world gathering
A LUCKY Scout from Stockton Heath will have the adventure of a lifetime after he was selected to represent the UK at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree. Joe Sheppard, of Swanage Close, will attend the July event, this year hosted by the Swedish Guide and
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Caroline completes a marathon comeback
A FREAK accident while skiing and an encounter on a return to the slopes provided the catalyst for a marathon effort by a brave Lymm woman. When Caroline Benson fell while skiing on holiday in early 2000, she broke her back and both legs and when she
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RBL bike ride
THE annual Royal British Legion bike ride takes place this weekend. Cyclists will leave the car park on Pepper Street in Lymm at 10am on Sunday.
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Canal workshop
LEARN more about the fascinating tradition of canal art at a workshop later this month. The event takes place in Grappenhall next Saturday, May 21, and people can learn the traditional techniques that have been used to paint boats and other possessions
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£3k for festival
LYMM Festival has received a grant of £3,000 to help with putting on this year’s event from Lymm Parish Council. The 10-day long music, art, dance and drama festival takes place annually in June and July.
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Bags of support from youth club
YOUNGSTERS who attend Lymm Junior Youth Club are doing their bit for the environment. The group was started in February and their latest project is to make their own personalised fabric shopping bags to support the Low Carbon Lymm campaign to free the
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Alex, the not-so-little drummer boy, excels in exam
A 16-YEAR-OLD musician has drummed up a top accolade after achieving a grade eight exam pass. Alex Roberts, aged 16, from Runcorn, is the first pupil at Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School, in Latchford, to achieve the high standard in music for his drumming
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Walking group
WANT to get outdoors and be more active? Then why not join a new walking group which has started meeting on Wednesdays. The group meets at Black Bear Rangers Hut at 1.30pm for the walk, which usually last between 30 minutes and an hour. To find out
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Parish church opens to public
TAKE a glimpse inside a Warrington landmark as the parish church opens to the public this summer. St Elphin’s Church will be welcoming visitors every Wednesday and Saturday from now until September. No other building reflects the history of the town
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Church celebrates 150 years in community
A LATCHFORD church will be reinvigorating old friendships and forging new ones as it celebrates its 150th year. Christ Church Latchford turns 150 in July after it was built to accommodate people meeting at the school rooms on Wash Lane. Father John
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Extension plan
PLANS have been approved for storage extension and a washroom to be created at an industrial unit in Wilderspool. The expansion has been permitted for Palatine Industrial Estate, on Causeway Avenue.
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Police talks
LATCHFORD residents can speak to the bobbies on their beat at a meeting next Monday. Warrington South neighbourhood policing unit will hold the event at VIPRA Community Flat, on Knutsford Road, from 10am until noon.
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Smith wary of threat posed by wounded Tigers
WOLVES boss Tony Smith is preparing his troops for battle against one of Super League’s form teams, with surprise package Castleford Tigers bringing their battle for Super League supremacy to The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday night, kick off 8pm.
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Family and friends pay respects to fallen soldiers
FAMILY and friends of two soldiers who died in Afghanistan last summer gathered at St Mary’s Church on Monday as a plaque commemorating their lives was unveiled. Private Thomas Sephton and Marine Steven Birdsall’s names were added to the cenotaph at
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Jack’s back on his bike after crash ripped part of stomach out
A MUM wants to warn anyone using BMX bike tracks in the town after the handle bars on her son’s bike pulled part of his stomach out. Doctors were amazed at how calm Jack Booth-Lander, aged eight, and his friend and hero of the hour Jack Walker, aged
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GUARDIAN VERDICT: Warrington Wolves 80 Keighley Cougars 0
THE road to Wembley has begun and Warrington Wolves took their first step towards a third consecutive Challenge Cup final with a hammering of Championship One club Keighley Cougars. The question was not whether Wolves would win, but by how
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Wolves players confirmed for food fest
TWO Warrington Wolves players and Wolfie have been confirmed as star guests at Saturday's food and drink festival. The stars will take part in a cook off in the town centre as part of the annual event. Also attending will be celebrity chef Brian Mellor
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Not just Tories opposing HS2
I ENTIRELY agree with Brian Simpson that people in Warrington need to get behind HS2 – a project both he and I have supported for some time. Not only would this investment in infrastructure bring an estimated £8bn to the region, the new line will
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I'm paying for CSA mistake
ON April 28 I was informed by the CSA that owing to a mistake on their part I would now have to pay £521 in arrears, at the rate of £10 per week, on top of the existing amount that I pay in regular maintenance. In August the CSA lowered the amount of
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Not Lancashire
NOT to burst Mr Gregory’s bubble; but it is a good job we don’t all sit and dwell on the geographical history of Great Britain, and that the vast majority of us have accepted that Warrington falls under the unitary authority area of Cheshire and has done
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Party brought us together
I WANT to express my gratitude to my neighbours who collectively produced one of the best parties I have been to. The party was to celebrate the Royal Wedding and 148 people attended the street party. It was a truly memorable day. The food, DJ and
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Ward issues affect the poor
HAVING read Ann Raymond’s (LibDem) letter criticising Maureen McLaughlin (Lab) about ward issues, Guardian, March 31, I regret she had trouble reading. Instead of honesty she has gone in for a pointless attack on a credible challenger, and an unconvincing
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Confusion over MOT proposals
I READ that Labour MEP Brian Simpson is against proposals for changing the timing of MOTs. I thought that the change was influenced by the EU as Germany and France have similar testing to that proposed by the current legal Government of the UK.
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All is not lost
WELL done to Dorothy Corless and her family on opposing the demolition of Orford Hall. But why not re-use the foundation stone on another building, along with the golden sovereigns that lie underneath? Surely in this age of re-cycling it would be allowed
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Let’s learn from the Japanese
FROM the earthquake, tsunami and radiation leaks in Japan, it might be assumed that there would be looting and fighting for food but it did not happen. We in the Lions Clubs have been sending financial and more practical assistance to our sister clubs
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Politics should unite and not divide town
I REALISE Chris Vobe is very young and the son of a Labour MP, but his attempt to whip up hatred between the north and south of the town, as he is clearly doing in his letters to the Guardian and Labour leaflets, is unethical as well as unpleasant.
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Vital to get your facts right
REGARDING the recent letter from Jonathan Levy, his comment that the Labour Government was ‘wrong not to use apprenticeships as a method of promoting economic growth’, just to clarify, it was the Labour Government that set up the current National Apprenticeship
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Town Hall gardens are in full bloom
THESE borders certainly bring a bit of extra colour to the town centre in spring time. Mike Bromwich took this picture of the Town Hall with its gardens in full bloom. If you have a picture that you wish to be considered for publication on the letters
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Newsletter is for residents
IN response to the recent letter from Mr Blanchard, Guardian, April 7, we would like to thank him for his comments and observations over the issue of potholes which featured in the Woolston Voice leaflet which he received. We would like to respond
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Theme park expansion paid for by us
MY understanding is that in 2009, Warrington Borough Council commissioned a strategy for Sankey Valley Park. Any scheme that would improve our existing park facilities is to be welcomed and I am all in favour of creating additional amenities.
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Don’t let theme park take over
HAVING looked at the images for Sankey Valley Resort it is absolutely shocking that Warrington Borough Council can let us down like this. I have lived here more than 22 years and when we raised concerns over Gulliver’s with the council we were assured
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Most wanted
DO you recognise this thief? He was caught on camera stealing from Sainsbury’s supermarket, Church Street, Stockton Heath on April 20 at 5.50pm. Anyone with information about the incident should call Cheshire Police on 0845 458 0000 or Crimestoppers
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Pride and poignancy for new mayor Mike
WARRINGTON’S new Mayor is hoping the legacy of his predecessor will guide him in his new role. Clr Mike Biggin will officially become the town’s first citizen next Monday, May 23. Yet he only found out he would take the role on Tuesday, after Ted Finnegan
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Can Curtis fix a new hit for children’s TV? Yes, he can
ROARING on to children’s television this week was former Penketh High School pupil Curtis Jobling’s latest creation Raa Raa the Noisy Lion. Tales of the cub and his pals in the Jingly Jangly Jungle aired for the first time on CBeebies on Monday after
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Man used £650,000 home as drugs farm
A TANNING salon boss has been jailed after using his £650,000 property to house a drugs farm. Norman King, aged 42, also used fake payslips to secure a mortgage for The Bungalow on Tannery Lane, Penketh, with help from co-defendant Karen
