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Van blaze was likely arson
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a van blaze in Latchford in the early hours of Monday. The incident happened in Broadbent Avenue just after 5am and caused damage to the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The cause is believed to be arson.
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All that jazz
A MIXTURE of musical entertainment hit the streets of Warrington at the weekend. As SummerFest drew to a close, talented musicians from the Warrington area performed at the old fish market in Golden Square, throughout Saturday afternoon. And in the evening
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HEFTIER WATER BILLS ON WAY
A DOUBLE whammy could be on the cards for householders in Warrington with United Utilities outlining regeneration proposals which might see water bills skyrocket. Still reeling from a hefty 11 per cent increase in council tax bills, announced in April
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Boogie night to raise cash for baby care unit
A DISCO has been organised to raise funds for Warrington Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit. The bash is being held at the Railway Club in the town centre and replaces this year's family fun day which has been postponed until May next year. Nurse Jill
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Fundraisers are in a League of their own
THE League of Friends of Warrington Hospital is celebrating a record breaking fund raising year. So far this year they have raised £97,732 which raises the ten-year total to almost three quarters of a million pounds. Huge amounts of cash have been spent
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Who's given the Es the 'eave-ho?
THERE may be a new thief in Warrington. That's because Es have been mysteriously disappearing from signs across town. Building work at the Warrington Job Centre has necessitated a new entrance, and a new sign to show people where to go. But the sign reads
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Help to shake up the NHS
WARRINGTON people have the chance to shake up the National Health Service. Volunteers are being sought to represent their towns on local health forums. These will feed into a national network of similar forums briefed with being a force for change. The
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Heart attack victims urged to get on bikes
PEOPLE who have had heart attacks are being encouraged to get back on their bikes. Warrington Heart Support Group and the Warrington Cycle Campaign have joined forces with the aim of starting a new project in the town to promote the benefits of cycling
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Speeders to get their cash back
SPEEDING motorists are to have their penalties revoked after a safety camera slip up. Cheshire Constabulary has had to refund fines and penalty points to drivers who sped along Lumber Lane in Burtonwood between April 2 and August 11 - and it's all because
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Speakers prove that money really talks
MEMBERS of Warrington Speakers' Club certainly know how to put their money where their mouths are, after they managed to raise £339 for St Rocco's Hospice from a lunch and drinks party. The event was held at the Stockton Heath home of hospice volunteer
