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WOOLSTON RECOVERY CONTINUES
Woolston Rovers 20 Leigh Miners 6 WOOLSTON coach Dave Elliott paid tribute to his team's defensive effort after ending Leigh's unbeaten start to the National Conference League season. Rovers built up a 20-2 half-time lead against the league leaders and
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WARRINGTON RU CONTINUE WINNING WAYS
Warrington 34 Rossendale 9 NEWLY promoted Warrington Rugby Union club eventually emerged easy winners against a tough but limited Rossendale outfit. Silly penalties and unforced handling errors allowed the opposition to take a six point lead while Warrington
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SAINTS SHOCKED BY TIGER FEAT!
St. Helens 32 Castleford Tigers 32 By MIKE PARSONS SLOPPY St. Helens will have to tighten up their defence if they are to make any impact in the Grand Final play-offs. They carelessly twice let go of leads and conceded four tries in a similar 'charge
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LYMM ANGLING CLUB COLUMN
FISH continue to provide anglers on Lymm Angling Club waters with fine sport. The Bollin and Wincham Brook are performing particularly well at present. Grayling are the dominant species in Wincham, which is pleasing following last month's pollution scare
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ROACH HAS HIS CONFIDENCE BACK
JASON Roach looked like a man with a weight off his shoulders after scoring two fine tries against Bradford on Sunday. The 27-year-old showed real pace to outstrip the Bulls defence from the half way line on both occasions and left the Wolves' fans wondering
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WARRINGTON ANGLERS' ASSOCIATION COLUMN
PROBLEMS with fish thieves have been reported and Warrington Anglers' Association members should be on the lookout for either a blue or white transit type van or any vehicle you consider suspicious near our fisheries. Whatever the circumstances do not
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WARRINGTON CC JUST MISS PREMIER PLACE
WARRINGTON hit the last weekend of the season lying in 13th place in the Cheshire County League table, one spot below that required for inclusion in next year's Premier League. The weather was looking bleak but play still got underway against Birkenhead
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WEATHER DENIES GRAPPENHALL'S PREMIER AMBITIONS
THE weather finally defeated Grappenhall's hopes of achieving a top 12 finish and a place in next year's Premier League. Saturday's game was abandoned without a ball being bowled and they entered Sunday's game with third place Oxton too far adrift from
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DARRYL VAN DE VELDE COLUMN
RUGBY League chiefs are looking to increase the number of fixtures for Super League clubs next year. A total of 30 league games is being talked about, that's an increase of seven on this year, but I am not in favour of playing so many. I think it would
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By MIKE PARSONS
FULL back Lee Penny is the first of the current Warrington Wolves players to accept a new contract at Wilderspool. Penny's new three-year deal will take him through to a Testimonial season with the Wolves and is great news to follow on from coach Darryl
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Hospital's final farewell
THE LAST patients to be treated at Winwick Hospital will finally leave this weekend. There were 163 patients left at the site, 125 of them from Warrington and 38 who were under the care of Halton Hospital NHS Trust. The Warrington patients will move just
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Losing weight the family way
A MARRIED couple proved team work really does pay off when it comes to the battle of the bulge. Billy and Chris Arnold, of Plinston Avenue, Latchford, decided to put their vows to the ultimate test and diet together. And it was definitely "for better"
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New measures to tackle travellers
COUNCIL chiefs are set to adopt new far-reaching proposals to deal with Warrington's travellers problem. The policy has been proposed to tackle the financial and legal ordeal created by the itinerant community which has cost the town thousands of pounds
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Town transport review
A NEW railway station, improving access to Bank Quay station, moving bus stops and creating additional cycle parking are all ideas under discussion in a bid to improve transport integration in the town centre. At a meeting on Wednesday, councillors looked
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Returning town hall to former splendour
LOTTERY cash could be used to restore Warrington's historic town hall to its original Georgian splendour if a bid by borough chiefs is successful. Discussions have already been held with the Lottery's Heritage Committee in an attempt to secure funding
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It helps to share experiences
A ST ROCCO'S patient has spoken out about how the hospice carers gave her hope during her illness. Doris Dunn, of Blackburne Close, Paddington, was diagnosed as having cancer in 1980 after finding a lump in her breast, she was given treatment and thought
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Just the ticket for bus passengers
TRANSPORT bosses have introduced the first new buses since the bus war in a bid to improve services. Warrington Borough Transport is operating five new buses on routes in Penketh and Sankey at a cost of £650,000. And the company is planning new services
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Baby Callum officer moves to Liverpool
THE OFFICER who led the hunt for the killer of baby Callum has left Cheshire police. Detective Chief Inspector John Hester, who was Warrington division's Crime Manager, has been appointed a superintendent with Merseyside police in Liverpool. DCI Hester
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Tribute to former mayor
A FORMER Mayor and architect of Warrington's first town twinning scheme has died at the age of 91. Arthur Boyle was elected as a councillor for Fairfield in 1946, and served the ward until 1974. He was a member of many committees and became a borough
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Memorial match in honour of Lee
A PROMISING footballer who died in a car crash will be remembered tonight, Friday, by his friends and team mates. Lee Hardman, who played football for Cheshire and Warrington Town, died in October last year when his car left the road and overturned near
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Jet ski threat to wildlife
WILDLIFE on the River Mersey is at risk because of illegal jet skiing warn worried residents and nature lovers. Witnesses say that jet skiers are regularly using the Mersey at Howley without permission which is putting wildlife and waterfowl at risk.
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Wannabes celebrate 100 per cent success in exams
YOUNG wannabes at casting agency Euro Kids celebrated fan-tastic success in drama exams. The drama and theatre workshops have been running for three years at the Village Hotel and this year the children managed a 100 per cent pass rate in solo verse and
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Bionic dog's tail with a happy ending
THE OWNERS of a 'pawly' pooch are celebrating after their pet made a miraculous recovery from a devastating accident. Lance, an eight-year-old Belgian Shepherd dog from Hob Hey Lane, Culcheth, almost lost both legs after he was hit by a car, but thanks
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Former lecturer's claims 'totally untrue' says principal
THE head of Warrington's Collegiate Institute has hit out at a former lecturer's claims that the college bumps up students' grades to improve their pass rate as "totally untrue". Former media studies lecturer Rob Chapman spoke out in a national paper
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College unveils learning centre for the millennium
PRIESTLEY College has unveiled plans which will take it into the next century. College Principal David Henderson believes that the new "Millennium Learning Centre", housing state of the art computer technology, is the key to making sure the college will
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Appeal to help homeless cats
IT'S NATIONAL Cat Week and Culcheth and Glazebury Cats' Protection League has launched a desperate appeal for help for its homeless felines. The group handles hundreds of cats each year and is always in need of extra cash, food and foster homes. The money
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Armed robbery at bookies
ARMED robbers threatened staff at a Warrington bookmakers with a machete before staling a quantity. Two men burst into the Ladbrokes betting shop, Howson Road, Orford, at about 5.40pm on Tuesday. One man threatened the two female staff with a knife-like
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Spielberg's blockbuster brings back war horror
A D-DAY veteran says he cannot bring himself to watch Steven Spielberg's new blockbuster about the Normandy landings because he fears it would bring back old nightmares. On June 6 1944, Albert Evans led the 50th Artillery Division's attack at Gold Beach
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Boy, 13, shot pensioner
PENSIONERS were targeted on their own doorsteps by a youth armed with an air pistol, a court heard. Stroke victim Alec Hoyles was shot in the back and 78-year-old Jane Ince was struck in the chest when they were confronted by a 13-year-old boy, Warrington
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SANDBACH RU SIDES ALL LOSE OUT
MATCH sponsors Bargain Booze of Sandbach had little to cheer this weekend as all four sides went down to stronger opposition. Club chairman Matt Alton was not too disappointed and commented on the incredible morale and spirit throughout the club at the
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LACKLUSTRE DISPLAY BUT ALEX SALVAGE A POINT
A LATE equaliser from County's captain forced Crewe to share the points at Edgeley Park on Saturday. The Alex threatened to pull off a smash and grab raid after a first half effort from Jermaine Wright, but a 79th minute header from Mike Flynn sent a
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'WE WERE AWFUL'
ALEX boss Dario Gradi has slammed his side for their performance at Stockport despite picking up a vital away point. Gradi said Crewe had fought hard to earn a 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park on Saturday, but said it was undeserved. "I thought we were awful.
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HELEN SMASHES HER WAY TO TENNIS TROPHY
TEENAGE tennis star Helen Lamb is pictured left showing off the singles trophy she won at an annual championship. Helen, aged 18, won the ladies singles at the Alsager Tennis Club finals day with a 6-4 7-5 victory. Helen comes from Maple Avenue, Alsager
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CARING COUPLE'S EFFORTS BRING LIFE SAVING AID
A CARING couple have raised thousands of pounds for the hospital unit where their son died. Peter and Christine Kennerley have raised £160,000 for the Intensive Care Unit at Leighton Hospital in the last 12 years. The couple's son Darron was a patient
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KARTS GETS CASH TO PROMOTE ARTS
AN ARTS project in Crewe has been given a National Lottery boost for an innovative new project. KARTS, run by Katherine Eardley, is a visual/combined arts organisation set up to address the lack of provision in Crewe, particularly studio and exhibition
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HI-TECH HELP FOR YOUNGSTERS FACING A CRISIS
VOLUNTEERS are hoping to use the latest computer technology in their bid to help young people in crisis. Visyon, which is based at 43a West Street, Congleton, was formed in response to rising rates of suicide among young people. Another issue which sparked
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ACTION PLEA OVER 'LETHAL' JUNCTION
WORRIED Sandbach councillors have called for action to stop deaths at "one of the most lethal motorway junctions in the United Kingdom." The Town Council agreed to warn the Highways Agency that junction 17 of the M6 had become a potential death trap for
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HIGHFIELDS CLOSURE COULD ISOLATE OAPS
PLANS to close Highfields House old people's home in Biddulph have come under fire from local county councillor Christina Jebb. Social service chiefs say the home is expensive to run because of its size, age and design, costing £450 a week for each resident
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ATC EXTENSIONIS MEMORIAL TO CAR CRASH CADETS
THREE years of dedication and hard work will bear fruit this weekend when Congleton Air Training Corps unveils a new building. The long-awaited extension to the squadron's Rope Walk HQ is being dedicated to the memory of two young cadets killed in a car
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PARENTS CAMPAIGN COMBATS MENINGITIS
A SHAVINGTON couple, whose four-year-old daughter nearly died of Meningitis, are campaigning for other parents to be vigilant and spot the disease before it's too late. Tracey and Dan Phillips' daughter Rebakah made a full recovery from meningococcal
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MP BACKS DRUGS CLINIC DESPITE NEEDLES ROW
THE controversial Crewe drugs centre which supplied needles and syringes found near a primary school has been backed by a local member of parliament. Labour MP Gwyneth Dunwoody pledged her support for the South Cheshire Drug Service at a meeting with
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HIT THE ROAD FOR A BYPASS JAMBOREE
WHEELOCK By-pass revels will stretch from 10am through to the evening this coming Sunday, September 20. Sandbach Lions and contractors Gallifords have teamed up to stage the events for a grand CELEBRATION DAY. From 10am to 3pm the events, set up by the
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BYPASS JOY
A DAY of celebrations will mark the end of the road for a village's battling by-pass campaigners. It's more than 20 years since Wheelock launched its bid for a relief road. Next month the £11.5million link that covers 1.6miles between the village and
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WILL WISE COLUMN
POSITIVE news at last - that's what we all want to see and I will have a drink in my local tonight and make a toast to 'Plenty more of it!' Lee Penny's decision to stay at Warrington Wolves, a week after the GUARDIAN revealed coach Darryl Van de Velde
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WARRINGTON SOCCER LEAGUE ROUND-UP
WINTER came early as five matches in the Warrington Soccer League programme were postponed due to waterlogged pitches on Saturday. Top of the Premier Division saw Crosfields and Whiston Cross clash. Prior to this game both teams boasted 100 per cent records
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SLOW STARTERS HANDED BLAME BY WOLVES COACH
COACH Darryl Van de Velde was left wandering why his side took 20 minutes to wake up in their game against Bradford on Sunday. The Australian watched his team squander four excellent scoring chances and ship three tries at their own end in a disastrous
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NEW LEAGUE FOR WOLVES IN 1999
WARRINGTON Wolves are to make overtures to the Rugby Football League to confirm arrangements for a new league next season. The under 21s competition is set to start in 1999, as a replacement for the Alliance League, and Wolves coach Darryl Van de Velde
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DACK'S THE WAY TO DO IT
Oldham Town 1 Warrington Town 5 By COLIN SERJENT WARRINGTON prospered at Oldham on Saturday for the second time in eight days to lift themselves off the bottom of the North Western Trains League second division table. Town's first league win of the season
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TETLEY GOAL CAME 'JUSTIN' TIME
Curzon Ashton 0 Tetley Walker 1 TETLEY Walker ended their dismal run of four consecutive defeats with a battling win at Curzon Ashton. Assistant manager Jimmy Drewery, in charge in the absence of manager Chris Coulson, made eight changes to the line up
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JOYNT RETURNS FOR SAINTS
SAINTS skipper Chris Joynt is battling to make a sooner-than-expected return against London Broncos tonight, Friday. The tough tackling second rower has been sorely missed while sidelined for three weeks after an hernia operation and is now working hard
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RYLANDS CLOSE IN ON LEADERS
Lostock Gralam 0 Rylands 3 RYLANDS have climbed into second place in the Mid-Cheshire Soccer League table on the back of Saturday's fine win at Lostock Gralam. After an even opening period, Rylands took the lead when a Buckley corner was headed in at
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PARR HALL THAI BOXING FEST
THAI boxing fans can enjoy a night of top class fight action at Warrington's Parr Hall on Sunday. Teenage sensation Warren Brown will be topping the bill as he takes on former French champion Said Bensimhed, a veteran of 56 professional fights. It will
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JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
FUN mini Rugby League for juniors will begin its new season at Bank Park on Sunday. Youngsters taking part will learn new skills as they play games and have fun. It is the perfect way to test a child's talent and interest for Rugby League. The mini version
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KINCH ON FORM
WARRINGTON'S mountain marvel Mark Kinch is just three races away from his fourth British Fell Running Championship title in five years. The Padgate man, who has pulled away from the field after two midweek victories, will be taking to the fells over the
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LATCHFORD LIFT CUP
LATCHFORD and Padgate rounded off the season in fine style on Sunday by lifting the FT Workman Trophy with a seven wicket victory over Moore and Daresbury. Moore batted first and hit a challenging 116 from their 20 overs. John Stockton led the way with
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JUNIOR WOLVES FIVE ALIVE
Bradford Bulls u19 18 Warrington Wolves u19 18 WARRINGTON Wolves RL Academy team looked to be heading for defeat as the Bulls had the advantage of a strong wind and a 16-4 lead going into the second half. But the last quarter of the game saw a remarkable
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GLANCE GUIDE TO FIXTURES AND RESULTS:
ANGLING: Lymm Angling Club results: Tuesday's Sankey Canal match at Carterhouse: 1st, Bob Roberts, 6lbs 1ozs 0drms; 2, Ronnie Gaskell, 4-4-2; 3, Dave Rowe, 3-15-0; 4, Mick Wolvine, 3-10-0. Thursday's Sankey Canal match at Sankey Bridges: 1, Ian Armstrong
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LYMM BACK TO BAD HABITS
Blackburn 32 Lymm 14 LYMM Rugby Union club were beaten by a Blackburn team who were sharper to the loose ball and performed the basics to clinical effect. Lymm started with a flyer when the ball squirted out of the scrum and scrum half Nick Slater reacted
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ODSAL ORDEAL
Bradford Bulls 36 Warrington Wolves 8 By PHIL HOWARTH TWO outstanding tries from winger Jason Roach were the only highlights in an otherwise bleak night for Warrington at Odsal. The Bradford faithful roared their team on in the hunt for the final play-off
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Mission to help African villagers
HARDY volunteers from an Orford church are making a difference to villagers on the other side of the world. Industrious members of the Emmaus Christian Fellowship left behind wet and windy Warrington to improve living conditions for friends in the Zimbabwe
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Bright idea is given support
BOROUGH leaders have given their support to a bright idea aimed at regenerating the River Mersey. The council is supporting a millennium project by the Liverpool Architecture and Design Trust to illuminate key landmarks along the River Mersey and the
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Claims could have a knock on effect
STUDENTS at the Collegiate are worried about the effect Mr Chapman's claims will have on their qualifications. Student union president Ben Driver, who was on a media course taught by Mr Chapman, qualified earlier this year. He said: "This man has gone
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Mums to be reassured
MUMS-TO-BE need have no worries about staffing shortages according to Warrington Hospital's maternity unit. The assurance comes after a hospital in Bristol this week reported that it was cutting maternity services due to a shortage of midwives. Women
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Manager died of carbon monoxide poisoning
A PHOTOSHOP manager was found dead on the floor of his garage by his son, Warrington Coroners' Court heard on Wednesday. A post mortem examination later revealed that Graham Meakin, aged 50, of Newfield Court, Lymm, had died of carbon monoxide poisoning
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Flying the town's musical flag
BOY BANDS Five and 911 might be flying the musical flag for Warrington this year but one town band could teach them a thing or two about staying power. After more than 34 years in the business, Warrington Brass is still going strong and certainly isn't
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Drugs seized on M-Way
POLICE seized more than £15,000 of drugs after a motorway spot-check on Tuesday. Officers recovered a large quantity of heroin and cannabis from a car after it was stopped on the M62 near Winwick. A 50-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested by police
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Purrfect mum
BULL Terrier Megan helped orphan kitten Branston out of a right pickle! The frisky feline has been taken under the paw of the caring canine, whose mothering instinct has come out so much that she has even started producing milk for her new charge. When
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University status is important to town
A DELEGATION from Warrington will travel to London on Tuesday in an attempt to keep the Collegiate's university status. The prestigious title is at risk following new Government guidelines which clamp down on some colleges which have been using the word
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Dancing queen
A DISCO diva from Warrington set the dance floor alight when she won first prize in a national competition even though she made her routine up on the spot! Gemma Lamonby, aged 14, of Applecross Close, Gorse Covert, thought she had finished last at a freestyle
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£1m needed for derelict canal
AMBITIOUS plans to breathe new life into Walton Lock have been given the thumbs up by borough councillors. Council chiefs approved a report into regenerating the derelict canal lock. But they need to find over £1million to fund it. Clr Mike Hannon said
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Brendan's on track to improve rail services
A WARRINGTON man has become the region's rail watchdog. Brendan O'Friel, of Barnswood Close, Grappenhall, has been appointed Chairman of the Rail Users' Consultative Committee for the north west of England. Brendan, aged 57, is already a well known figure
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Art showcase proves a groundbreaker
TALENTED artists have persuaded health chiefs to consider making a mental health showcase an annual event. More than 70 exhibits were produced in response to a call to explore different themes covering mental health in a groundbreaking arts and poetry
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CREWE COME OUT ON TOP
CREWE & Nantwich opened the league season with a hard fought win against Anselmians mirroring last years narrow victories. The forwards were evenly matched with Crewe perhaps just having the edge and making the fewest number of errors but the Wirral
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CHECK OUT THE ROUTE
THE route commences with the existing roundabout junction at the north end of the A534 Haslington Bypass. From here, it leaves the roundabout in a north easterly direction, curving to the left towards Mill Lane. Over this 900 metres, the route runs close
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COUNTY FOUND GUILTY OF CAUSING INJUSTICE TO LOCAL TEENAGER
CHESHIRE County Council has been found guilty of maladministration in the case of an 18-year-old girl. A mother complained to the local government ombudsman that the council failed properly to assess her daughter's learning difficulties when she was 18
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ALEX GATES COULD GO UP TO 10,000
CREWE Alexandra have teamed up with Railtrack to build a new £4million stand which will boost Gresty Road's capacity to over 10,000. Plans for the all-seater stand, which will replace the old Main Stand, were unveiled at a press conference last week.
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QUARRY GETS GO-AHEAD
RESIDENTS have lost their battle to stop new sand quarrying near their Congleton homes. Hepworth Minerals and Chemicals were granted permission by county councillors to extend their quarry at Bent Farm in Walhill Lane to give them a further five years
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MARK TAKES THE MIC. IN THE MORNING
CORNFLAKE crunchers are being helped to face the day by new dad Mark Edwardson. Mark, from Congleton, started a new job on Monday as the breakfast show presenter for BBC Radio Stoke. For Mark, aged 31, who has been at the station for six years, his new
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CRIME GANG ON BURGLARY SPREE
WISTASTON has been targeted by a gang of burglars who have made at least 16 house raids in two months. The gang of youths has centred on the Broughton Lane and Laidon Avenue areas, stealing jewellery cash and Doulton figures from empty or insecure property
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AMBITIOUS PROJECT AIMS TO ESTABLISH A HERITAGE CENTRE
CHILDREN will be able to experience life at a coal face at a new heritage centre earmarked for Biddulph. The recreation of a pit face is one of the exciting attractions planned for the Biddulph Millennium Arts and Heritage Centre. A group of local people
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CONGLETON is to become a major magnet for folk fans heading for a top line-up at the town's revamped
Some of the UK's top folk bands are to perform at the town hall this autumn after being signed up by Congleton Celtic and Acoustic. The new group was formed to bring top acoustic and Celtic music to South Cheshire, with the newly-refurbished town hall
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WE WANT ACTION!
BUILDER Kevin Humphries is facing the threat of direct action and protests by families frustrated at the lack of progress in reinstating a footpath. The action could come from residents whose children used to walk to school via a path cutting through
