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No plans for royal event
THE postponed royal wedding will not be stopping life from going on in Warrington. The marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, which will now take place on Saturday to avoid a clash with the funeral of Pope John Paul II, might have been
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Parish takes charge of 'secret' garden
A VICTORIAN walled garden in the heart of a Warrington village has changed hands. English Partnerships has completed the legal transfer of the gardens at Grappenhall Heys to Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council. And the key to the garden, which was
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Man sprayed in attack
A MAN was sprayed in the face with a dangerous substance while withdrawing cash from a machine at the Birchwood Centre on Saturday. This happened just 15 minutes after a 47-year-old man was sprayed on the footpath next to Birchwood Expressway at around
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New support for parents of premature babies
PARENTS whose children are born ill or premature can now turn to a new support system, set up by a Warrington parent. Donna Plumb, of Gorse Covert, has set up 'Neomates', a new patient support group for parents who have children on the neonatal unit at
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Firestarters causing woes
CHILDREN are causing fires across Warrington, warn firefighters. Last week the number of arson attacks doubled with the main areas hit being the Riverside Retail Park, Howley, and Bewsey. In the week beginning March 14, there were 493 fires caused by
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First class plan as post office becomes the best bar none
A GROUP of villagers will soon have a pint with a difference when they head to the pub. Because regulars at the Grey Horse Inn, in Glazebury, will soon be able to take their pension books and letters with them as the pub bids to become a post office.