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All change at the mall
PLANS have been drawn up to make dramatic alterations to Birchwood Mall. Three separate proposals have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council's development control department and are currently subject to a consultation process. One concerns improving
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Hunt for gunman
POLICE are anxious to trace a man who threatened a farmer with a gun before speeding off in a stolen car on Tuesday afternoon. As the farmer was driving his tractor round his farm on Weaste Lane in Stockton Heath he saw the man snooping round his garden
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DIY councillors swing into action
COUNCILLORS are to don their overalls and arm themselves with paint brushes in a bid to bring some much needed colour to a children's play area. Last week, swings and fencing were installed at Greystone recreation field after Penketh Parish Council funded
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Firefighter Keith is new deputy chief
INNOVATIVE firefighter Keith Newnes has become a Deputy Chief Fire Officer of Cheshire Fire Brigade after 33 years of service. Keith, who lives in Widnes, will take on the role in the Service Support section. His career began in 1967 at Lancashire Fire
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Club offered as base for asylum seekers
THE owner of a disused country club has offered her land to the Home Office for use as a detention centre for asylum seekers. The seven-acre green belt site at Glazebrook was a transit camp for American and Canadian troops in the Second World War, but
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ALSAGER HUMBLED BY MACC ATTACK
A CRUSHING 10 wicket defeat by Macclesfield put Alsager CC further into the relegation mire on Saturday. After electing to bat, Alsager got off to a dreadful start losing openers Talbot and Armitage with only eight runs on the board. Gary Stanyer tried
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KICK-OFF LOOMS
NORTH West Counties League football returns to Alsager this Saturday when the Division Two club kicks off against Padiham. Converted for the new archive on 13 March 2001. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.
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CONGLETON STILL ON COURSE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
CHAMPIONSHIP-chasing CONGLETON CC re-affirmed their title ambitions with a two-wicket victory at struggling Hale Barns. Asked to bat first, the home side opened steadily against some tight bowling by Stuart Adlam (2 for 23) and Jim Hartshorn. But it earned
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BEARS AIM FOR TOP SIX
IT'S the big kick off for Congleton Town tomorrow and they certainly look up for it. A solid undefeated pre-season has given the Bears the perfect platform to begin their Unibond Division One campaign against Ossett at home, kick off 3pm. Boss Glyn Chamberlain
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DESIGNERS' KEY AREAS TO IMPROVE BIDDULPH
URBAN designers have pinpointed the entrances to Biddulph as crucial areas in the planned regeneration of the town. The design team was commissioned to undertake a study of the town centre and its northern and southern gateways. The firm said general
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CENTRE OF ATTENTION
VILLAGERS will see their dreams become a reality tomorrow with the unveiling of a new community centre. The new Lawton Memorial Hall has been created on the site of the former hall in Liverpool Road West, Church Lawton. The new brick-built building has
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GREENLEAVES BRANCHES OUT
A DOUBLE celebration was held for the Greenleaves support group in Congleton this week. An Open Day to mark the Millennium was combined with a bid to promote the County Council's Mental Health Support Service. It was held at the group's base, the Cricket
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DON'T LET ALL OUR GOOD WORK BE UNDONE
THE revelation that McDonalds has applied for planning permission to build a drive-through restaurant adjacent to the Cheshire Academy of Integrated Sport and Arts in Macon Way has caused great concern and anxiety to the hundreds of parents and carers
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PUBLIC OPINION MUST NOT BE DISMISSED
THE recent application placed before Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council to build a McDonalds Restaurant on Macon Way has caused great alarm and discomfort to residents and businesses adjacent to the site. Serious concerns have been raised as to how the
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COLLECTION PAYS OFF FOR CHARITY
A Flag Day held in Crewe Town Centre on Saturday, July 29, in aid of diabetic research raised £464 and the committee of the Crewe and South Cheshire District Branch of Diabetes UK wish to say a big 'Thank You' to all who gave so generously. Grateful thanks
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CARNIVAL TIME
THE time of the Carnival is upon us once again and this year over 35,000 are expected to attend a week on Saturday. Over 10,000 people will line the procession route to marvel at the fabulous range of floats in true Carnival tradition. Every year the
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TOUGH OPENER FOR CREWE FC
IT'S the big kick off for Crewe FC as they begin life in the First Division of the Mid Cheshire League this Saturday. Garswood will provide tough opposition after a respectable finish last year in their first taste of the top flight. Crewe FC boss Ian
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RAIN PROVES A PAIN
YET again the rain thwarted Crewe CC after they looked on course for victory in Saturday's derby, against Haslington. Wilkinson and pro Mhambrey had given Haslington an excellent start with an opening partnership of 67 before Wilkinson was dismissed for
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BEST OF BRITISH
ONCE again Crewe's railway station has been vote one of the best in Britain. Crewe has reached the last stages of the Station of the Year 2000 competition after being voted one of the finalists. The station, which was the subject of a recent dispute over
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MUM'S GAS FUME FEAR PROMPTS PLEA TO MOVE
A YOUNG mother claims her family is living dangerously in a council house with a history of gas supply problems. Sally Mellor wants to move out of the home she was allotted by the borough authority after she and her two children became homeless. They
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DERBY DAY BOOST
RACING for the line! These youngsters tackled a donkey derby at Sandbach Rugby Club which has helped raise more than £3,500. The money will boost the junior and mini sections of the club, providing new equipment and funding a tour to Belgium next year
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MCDONALDS' PLAN GETS OFFICERS' SUPPORT
THE storm of controversy over plans to build a fast food restaurant next to a special needs academy has blown up again after they were recommended for approval. The application is for a McDonalds drive-through to be built off Macon Way, Crewe, next door
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SELL-OFF ANGER
ELDERLY flat dwellers claim a property deal has shattered their confidence in council landlords. Four homes in Davenport Avenue, Nantwich were sold by the borough authority after the major structural repairs they needed were ruled too expensive to tackle
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Investing in people
THE Safeway Distribution Centre, Warrington has received the Investors in People award. Steve Boyfield, chief executive of North and Mid Cheshire TEC, presented the award to Neil Caldwell, general manager and Tony Cosgrove, communications manager of Safeway
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ORS sold in £5m deal
ORS Recruitment Services, a family company based in Warrington, has been sold to Prime Time Recruitment, based in Northampton, in a £5m. deal. ORS was started 40 years ago by Ernestine Roach, who lives in Appleton. The first branch was in Wigan. The Warrington
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Hugh's new at United Utilities
WARRINGTON-based United Utilities has appointed Hugh Logan as managing director of its Norweb Telecom business. Mr Logan, 50, was previously director of sales and services with BT Cellnet where he oversaw the acquisition of Martin Dawes. He joins Norweb
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Business briefs
In from the cold WARRINGTON-based Carrier Transicold has awarded a three year contract to Euroway Vehicle Contract to supply a refrigerated distribution system. The company has already taken delivery of the first tractor units and Euroliner trailers.
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Don't make me laugh
I READ the article in last week's edition of the Midweek GUARDIAN regarding the change of postcodes with great interest and even greater amusement. For Brian Davies to state that they can handle both the old and the new addresses for at least 12 months
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Chance of a lifetime
WHILST walking along Winwick Street I noticed the development of the new Wickes DIY Store, which is bounded by Winwick Street, Haydock Street, Lythgoes Lane and Pinners Brow. Did we need another DIY store in the town centre? There is one about a mile
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Not the right choice
I AM disgusted at the thought of GM crops being grown in such a populated area. Whilst Lymm is classed as fairly rural, there are parts of the world that are sparsely populated, where these tests could be completed with minimal risk. It isn't down to
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Centre of debauchery?
ON THE front cover of the GUARDIAN dated August 3 there was a photograph of Oliver Cromwell's statue and a scantily clad young women. The caption reads: "What would Oliver Cromwell say?" May I venture to say what I think the much maligned and misrepresented
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Boosting own egos
THERE has been a lot written in the GUARDIAN about council policy and planning. The expensive seat and water trough, general planning of Queen's Gardens and Palmyra Square, the sculptures for town centre and the M62 at Winwick. There are many more, the
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Warrington Anglers' Association results:
Disabled & Over 60s: 1, Vin Walsh 4-12-0; 2, Brian Pilkington 4-3-6; 3, Derek Royal 3-5-2; 4, Doug Thom and Dave Noble 2-12-12. Police Summer Series: Juniors: 1, Lee Andrews 3-7-12; 2, Ben Tyler 2-1-9; 3, Liam Welsh 2-0-6. Intermediate: Craig Lowndes
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VETERAN ALL-ROUNDER STILL HAS SHARP EDGE
GRAPPENHALL'S promotion hopes took a severe dent away to Marple. The early loss of Paul Radage was overcome due to an excellent partnership between Dan Sisson and Mark Castell that reached 70. Sisson was dismissed for 41 and Castell for 32, which meant
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BOWLERS AND FIELDERS LET AMBITIONS SLIP AWAY
WARRINGTON'S third-placed cricket team made their Cheshire County League title bid harder by going down at second-placed Winnington. Warrington put on 40 in the first 10 overs. After Smith fell, Hughes and Agar plundered average bowling to put on 143
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WOLVES POOR
Warrington Wolves u21 16 London Broncos u21 34 AFTER the first 15 minutes of Sunday's Super League curtain-raiser Warrington Wolves Alliance led 6-0 with a Paul Wood try converted by Steve Kirkbride. All was looking good although injuries had caused some
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PLAYER BOOST
WARRINGTON Rugby Union team has been boosted by the return of two former players. Stewart Edwards comes back to Bridge Lane from Widnes and ex-Warrington Wolves player Andy Bennett is also back for his second spell at the club. But the club still needs
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ELPHINS SEEK DOUBLE
WALTON Gardens bowls greens will be the centre of attention on Sunday for the Public Parks' Warrington Guardian Challenge Cup and Supplementary Cup finals. St. Elphins Two and Lovely Lane Two will square up in the Challenge Cup final, which starts at
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GEE AND STAND-IN PROPS LAY
PLATFORM FOR LANGER'S GENIUS Warrington Wolves 41 Hull FC 10 DEFEATING Hull FC was an achievement in itself but the manner of Wolves' victory at Wilderspool on Sunday was beyond all expectations. Warrington had not beaten Hull in their previous two clashes
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By MIKE PARSONS
FULL MARKS FOR WOLVES' DEFENCE WOLVES boss Darryl Van de Velde was delighted with his team's defensive showing against Hull FC on Sunday. Sixth in the table Hull rarely broke down the Wolves' stiffened up blockade in the 41-10 victory at Wilderspool.
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WARRINGTON Wolves have been linked to a rugby festival to take part in America in January 2001.
At this point in time the Wolves have reserved their decision on whether or not they will be joining Leeds Rhinos, Huddersfield-Sheffield Giants and Halifax Blue Sox to play exhibition games in Jacksonville, Florida, in the last week of January. Converted
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SMYTH DEAL
STILL ALIVE WARRINGTON Wolves have offered London Broncos winger Rob Smyth a two-year contract. Coach Darryl Van de Velde is waiting for a reply from the 23-year-old, who finished a month's loan with the Wolves in a try-scoring appearance against Hull
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We do like to be beside the seaside
A TRADITIONAL family seaside holiday, complete with pier and donkeys on the beach, is on offer in 'Warrington-by-the-Sea'. The town centre is to be partly transformed into a beach resort from August 23 to September 3. Warrington Now, the market, Golden
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Making a welcome return
THE Scott Street Carnival proved to be a great success when it took place on Saturday with an attendance of more than 800 people. Scores of local residents turned up to the event, held near Battersby Lane, to witness an appearance by the deputy mayor,
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No surprises as Radiohead get all-clear
CHART toppers Radiohead will rock Victoria Park for three nights in October after councillors granted a site licence for the event this week. Despite opposition from nearby residents, council chiefs agreed to an outdoor entertainment licence in July and
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Buzz in the air at college
RADIO production students are buzzing with excitement after receiving a £5,000 grant to launch their own station on air. Ten first-year radio students at University College Warrington plan to kick-start a college station transmitted from a small radio
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Council chiefs ready for a grilling
A PANEL of public services chiefs will be grilled by residents in a Question Time-style debate at the Parr Hall next month. Senior councillors and representatives from health, police and local transport services will take questions from the gallery at
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Quarries told to be as quiet as libraries
FEARS are growing in the quarrying industry that stringent new rules on sound levels could result in businesses being forced to shut down. The Quarry Products Association has raised concerns about new Government proposals on the regulation of noise levels
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Pedal power on the beat
PEDAL power is the driving force behind a new campaign by Warrington police to cut crime. Clad in neon coats and padded lycra leggings, in true Sunset Beach fashion, officers from Warrington's community action team will sweep the streets and alleys of
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Village traders want new parking scheme
VILLAGERS campaigning for better parking in Lymm made their voices heard last week by petitioning the borough council. Almost 1,000 residents added their signatures to a document to support traders' calls for waiting restrictions to be imposed in the
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Former Mayors reach special milestone
TWO former Mayors of Warrington are to celebrate another major milestone in their action-packed lives this week. Ivy and Harold Edwards, of Cobden Street, will be celebrating 40 years of wedded bliss on Sunday, August 20. The husband and wife team have
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Mark's MacMillan mission
A MAN from Westbrook is taking to the saddle to raise cash for a charity close to his heart. Mark Pepper will set off from Warrington on Sunday to cycle all the way down to Cornwall. He dedicated himself to the task to raise cash for MacMillan Cancer
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Tributes flood in for former councillor
TRIBUTES are pouring in remembering former Rixton councillor Gladys Eaves who lost her battle against cancer at St Rocco's Hospice at the age of 83. Family and friends packed St Helen's Church, Hollinfare, at a funeral service on Monday to celebrate her
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Concerns over quarry's future
FEARS have arisen over the possibility that Bob's Bridge Quarry in Moore might not be restored to its former condition after excavating work has finished. Members of the Agenda 21 Waste Group have written to the Environment Agency raising their concerns
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Students' overseas adventure
TWO intrepid students are off to foreign climes later this year to further their studies. Kate Dyke and Ruari Lennon have both taken a year out of university to take part in a training programme with the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) group. The 20-
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HAT-TRICK HERO REPEAT PERFORMANCE
ANOTHER hat-trick from Knypersley CC all-rounder Neil Dutton sealed victory against Porthill Park on Saturday. His spectacular bowling claimed 6 wickets for 13 runs and helped put them back in the championship hunt. Earlier Knypersley were asked to bat
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VICS LOSE OUT IN A TIGHT OPENER
KNYPERSLEY Victoria slipped to a 2-0 defeat in their season opener at Wednesfield. Both Midland Football Alliance teams had their chances Stribling only denied an early opener for Vics by a cracking save from keeper Singh. Just before half-time, they
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FLORAL TREAT FOR CHAPEL VISITORS
A FLOWER Festival is to be held at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd in Rode Heath. The festival will take place on Saturday, August 26, Sunday 27 and Bank Holiday Monday 28. Admission is free but any donations will go towards the roof appeal fund for the
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POLICE BLITZ ON DRINK-DRIVING
A SUMMER crackdown on drink driving has been launched by police. The message being put out is think before you drink and the initiative will mean a high police presence in Congleton and surrounding areas. The campaign will also involve random spot checks
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QUARRYING COULD INCREASE
AN application has been made for planning permission to increase quarrying operations at a Biddulph Quarry. The proposals have been lodged by Biddulph Sand Ltd and would, if they are given the green light, allow the company to quarry an extra 80,000 tonnes
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GOOD NEWS ON WATER FRONT
CONGLETON householders are to benefit from a £1.3 million scheme aimed at improving their drinking water. North West Water is investing the money to upgrade the Hug Bridge water treatment works, which supplies 25,000 homes and businesses in the town and
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DESIGN ANGER
SUPERMARKET architects are to look again at the design of a store earmarked for Congleton after facing a storm of protests. Tesco wants to build a £5 million supermarket on land off the Clayton Bypass, a store which would create 200 jobs for local people
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LIB-DEMS SUFFER BY-ELECTION BLUES
CONGLETON Borough's ruling party suffered a series of by-election defeats on Thursday at the hands of both the Conservatives and Labour. The Liberal Democrats were defending five borough and town council seats in Congleton following the resignation of
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STORE WARS WORRY
PLANS for a £350,000 make-over for Congleton's West Heath Shopping Centre are being overshadowed by a store wars spectre. This week's news that London-based owners Marylebone Warwick Balfour are gearing up for the refurbishment that will revitalise the
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MONUMENT FIT FOR A HERO
A HERO'S grave has been given a facelift. The new look to Canadian Air Force pilot, Arthur Lesley Brown's river side monument will be unveiled on Sunday with civic and military honours. The original grave at Nantwich was crumbling and members of the Cheshire
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POLISH CHARGE
LEADERS Polish A continued their Premier Darts championship charge with a convincing 6-2 victory against Hop Pole. Arrow kings were John Speed who hit a 16 darter and a couple of 180's, Tony Pogonowski notched an 18 darter and John Cooper struck a maximum
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CREASE CRAFTSMEN
EXCELLENT batting from Weston CC gave them the advantage over their mid-table counterparts Hanford, at home, on Saturday. With regular openers missing, skipper Adie Crowe and in-form Iain Allcock took the crease and didn't disappoint. A superb 93 was
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DABBERS ARE READY TO GO
THE new breed at Nantwich Town are fully prepared for this season's campaign in Division One of the North West Counties League. Dabbers boss Dave Cooke and the team have been working hard during the close season, rebuilding a squad to be ready for this
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QUALITY COUNTS AS JEAN TIGANA'S BUYS PAY OFF
MATCH REPORT BY TOBY ROBINSON FULHAM 2 CREWE ALEX...0 FOR a time it looked like Crewe might just escape with a point from their season opener at Fulham on Saturday. But that old cliche proved true - the pressure finally told. A tough debut loomed for
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IN AT THE DEEP END
CREWE'S Rob Hulse could make his first team debut against a tough-looking Blackburn Rovers this Saturday. After a disappointing attacking display at Fulham, boss Dario Gradi is looking to bolster his side's firepower for the Alexandra Stadium's first
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DRINK/DRIVE CRACKDOWN DURING THE SUMMER
POLICE are clamping down on Summer drinkers. They are urging local motorists to think before they get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol and to make alternative travel arrangements. The force has already started random stop checks on
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LIBRARIES MEAN MORE THAN JUST A GOOD BOOK
THERE'S volumes more in our libraries than meets the eye! The Cheshire service is marking its 150th anniversary this week with a first detailed guide to all its services. The booklet illustrates just how much more libraries are now offering in addition
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MAIL DEPOT REASSURANCE
ROYAL Mail has re-affirmed its commitment to Crewe after further fears that the Weston Road depot is to close. The latest doubts over the future were sparked by news that the site's Customer Service point is to close and its staff offered transfers to
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ICE CREAM FIRM IS UPSET AT BEING OUT IN THE COLD
SNUGBURY'S has become involved in a dispute over sales of ice cream outdoors in Nantwich Town Centre. Joint Owner of the Nantwich Ice Cream company, Christopher Sadler, is annoyed that by-laws prevent the sale of any unwrapped food from outdoor stalls
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BOY SPEARED ON RAILINGS
A TEENAGER was rushed to hospital after an horrific accident when he impaled himself on railings at Crewe Crematorium. Fourteen-year-old Christopher Hunt, from Crewe, speared his arm on the railings while he was playing with friends. The incident happened
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Lowest number out of work for 20 years
NEMPLOYMENT figures suggest that Warrington is enjoying the lowest rates for 20 years, according to the latest Labour Market Review, issued by the council. The figure in April was 2.7 per cent, a fall of 0.3 per cent on the previous year. Nine wards in
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Gardens are shabby
I HAVE a view of this argument from both sides, I am a member of the historical society and an artist. I have high hopes of the town's new arts centre, and think it has the potential to revive what is a slowly decaying part of the town centre, and become
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Don't tar all councillors with the same brush
THE letters about Palmyra Square and St Werburgh's School, which were printed side by side in last week's Warrington GUARDIAN, tell the same story. Warrington Borough Council has made two dreadful decisions and has ignored the views and reasoned arguments
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If it's a problem ... sort it out!
I AM concerned that the much-needed new stadium for Warrington, The People's Stadium, is about to fall foul of a misguided and short-sighted planning decision by our council leaders. The stadium is an essential element of the make-up of a town of Warrington's
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Town's soap stars won't let their bubble burst
A PART in a TV soap is the dream of many actors but three Warrington youngsters have already made their debut in Hollyoaks and Coronation Street. Three-year-old Karis Sharkey, of Locking Stumps, has been playing Holly in Hollyoaks for the past 14 months
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FEAST OR FAMINE
BREAM catches are increasing on the Bridgewater Canal where corn or caster are the top baits. With pleasure catches for Warrington Anglers' Association members of 30lbs plus on the cards and fish to 3lbs it doesn't take many to make this weight. To illustrate
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TART'S SWEET SHOW
GEORGE McCormick hit a 10 darter to inspire Corner House to an easy win at Marquis in Friday's Summer Darts League. In Gas Social's easy win at Cheshire Cheese W. O' Neill hit a 15-darter. New Alliance A came out on top in a hard game at Red Lion by taking
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ROVERS DOUBLE
WOOLSTON Rovers continued their pre-season warm up with two fine victories at the weekend. The first was against fellow National Conference League side Siddal at Bennett's Rec. Rovers welcomed back Nigel Quarmby and Adam Jude to their ranks after a season's
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KING WALLOP TOUCHERS
KING and Queen A defeated Touchers A 14-0 to stay top of Section A in the Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association Friday League. John Bradshaw and Lionel Roughley both won 21-9. Rylands A remained second. Their 13-1 win over Tetley A included
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PLAYER'S POINT
I WOULD like to thank the fans for the 20 seasons' service and loyalty that they have given me. I've had my ups and downs with them but they have treated me brilliantly. Hopefully they will stay with me and support me through my Testimonial year. I never
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MR. PRIMROSE AND BLUE
IN 20 seasons of Rugby League with Warrington Wolves Mark Forster has donned 16 different jerseys but some stand out in his memory more than others. The 35-year-old winger picked out his favourite: "The Wembley one from 1990 is special. It was my semi-final
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ALF'S HAPPY TALK
ALLAN Langer has revealed the embarrassment factor is keeping Warrington Wolves' season alive. Some fans felt that the Wolves' season was over when the team fell disastrously at home to Huddersfield-Sheffield Giants on July 23. But the Wolves have put
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TOWN AND TETLEY'S BIG START
WARRINGTON Town FC manager Alan Blair is setting his targets on promotion for the season that starts on Saturday. He believes that the side's continuity will be their main asset. Town have a settled side of players whereas other teams have recruited heavily
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GUISSET SET TO SIGN AGAIN
A NEW two-year deal for Warrington Wolves' French international pack star Jerome Guisset is imminent. Guisset, who joined the club for Super League V from Canberra Raiders, has proved himself as a no-nonsense, hard as nails forward with a bright future
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DOUG'S STADIUM THANKS
WARRINGTON Wolves chairman Lord Hoyle is issuing thanks to all who have supported the campaign for a new stadium in the town. The petition 'say yes to the people's stadium' had grown to in excess of 20,000 signatures by the time the GUARDIAN went to press
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TRIBUTES TO
WOLVES' LOYAL SERVANT WARRINGTON Wolves' club chairman Lord Hoyle and former teammates of veteran Mark Forster have paid tribute to the wing star at the start of his double Testimonial. Doug, as Lord Hoyle prefers to be known in rugby circles, said Foz
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Come ... join our parade!
WESTY park was packed with residents, both young and old, for its annual carnival on Saturday. The big day began with a procession from Sir Thomas Boteler High School to Westy Park, led by rousing music from a jazz band. Heather Flannery, the carnival
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Water workers win compensation claim
WORKERS at North West Water have won a record compensation pay-out of £1.2 million after they contracted a crippling industrial injury. Eight maintenance workers at the Warrington water utility were suspended in 1998 after contracting Vibration White
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Boot camp's tough regime gets results
A WARRINGTON boot camp, where inmates are put through a 16-hour training programme each day, has been praised for its success at reducing repeat offending. Thorn Cross Young Offenders' Institute, in Appleton Thorn, has reduced its re-offending rate by
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Tradition lives on ...
VILLAGERS in Lymm stepped back in time on Monday to celebrate the first Rushbearing procession of the Millennium. Thelwall Morris dancers and rushbearers from Lymm were joined by more than 100 villagers when they re-enacted the traditional gathering of