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Council reported over row
A GROUP of residents are so annoyed with the loss of parking spaces outside their homes that they have complained to a Government watchdog. Neighbours on Bentham Road in Culcheth say they have been left with no choice but to speak to the ombudsman after
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Joining forces to combat youth nuisance
PROBLEMS with nuisance youths usually arise because teenagers have 'nowhere to go and nothing to do'. And while the majority of youths are not out to cause trouble - they just want to meet up and chat with friends - there is a minority who do cause problems
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If just one life is saved, Adam would be happy says mum
THE angelic image of a young meningitis victim from Warrington is being used by a leading charity to help raise awareness of the disease and potentially save hundreds of lives. Adam Doughty was just 11-years-old when he was stuck down by a fatal strain
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How a trip to Goa changed a couple's life
WHAT began as a tourist trip to Goa turned into a life changing experience for an Orford couple who now regularly return to the city's slums to help thousands of street children who live there. Sue and Bryan Wilkinson, of Gough Avenue, Longford, first
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Employees left jobless as car firm folds £5m in debt
A GROUP of employees who lost their jobs in the wake of the Rover collapse have already found new employment. Around 40 workers at the DriveDirect firm were left stranded on Thursday when they were told the company had folded with debts amounting to £5
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Centre for pensioners
MEMBERS of the North West Pensioners Association have asked the borough council if a social facility could be built for old people in the town centre. Clr Pat Wright, executive member for community services, said talks were under way for an older persons
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Old chapel blaze sparks asbestos fear
FIRFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at one of Warrington's most historic buildings on Wednesday - and found it to be full of dangerous asbestos. The Cairo Street Unitarian Chapel was the birth place of Warrington's Academy and the place North and South author
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Music to our ears
THE Cheshire Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps has bought a xylophone and uniforms with two borough council grants - £400 from the community chest and £500 from the community lifeline fund. The group is based at Kennedy Hall and Bennett's recreation ground,
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Fire chief warns drivers after rise in accident
WARRINGTON firefighters are urging motorists to take care on the roads following a big rise in incidents during the last two months. Fire crews were called to 15 per cent more collisions on roads in the town during March and April compared to the figures
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Store goes to the dogs to help greyhound charity
A GREYHOUND 'meet and greet' was held by the Retired Greyhound Trust in the foyer at Asda Westbrook, on Saturday. Volunteers were on hand to offer help and advice to anyone interested in adopting one of the dogs on show, while a lucky dip, free balloons
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Meeting
CHESHIRE Police Authority meets at the Gateway Centre in Sankey Street on Tuesday, May 10 at 7pm. Residents are welcome to attend.
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Can you help?
CRIMESTOPPERS is a registered charity dedicated to detecting and reducing crime. Anyone with any information about crime can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800555111.
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Youngsters parade for patron saint
SCOUTS, Cubs and Beavers were on parade on Sunday for Warrington's annual St George's Day march. The youngsters, from the west district of Warrington Scouts area, gathered at the Town Hall for the procession to St Elphin's Parish Church for the traditional
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Planners reject green field plan
CAMPAIGNERS looking to stop development on a green field site are celebrating a planning victory. Residents in Culcheth had demanded that a bid to put garages on the Culcheth Hall barn site in the village would not only be wrong on green fields, but would
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More hackney cabs to hit the streets - complete with driver dress code...
THERE will be extra taxis on Warrington's streets - and the drivers may have to smarten up too. Councillors meeting on Monday night agreed that an extra 15 licenses for hackney cabs will be given out each year, for the next five years. This is to boost
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Anti bullying campaign
MUSIC from student bands, quizzes and a pool tournament are just some of the activities taking place at Warrington Collegiate in a bid to raise awareness about bullying. Friendship Week will culminate in Big Blue Hair Day tomorrow, Friday, when students
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Stargazers zoom in on Hawaii
AVID astronomers from the group Warrington U3A gathered to reflect on their status as the first community group to operate the Faulkes telescope at Haleakala on the Hawaiian island of Maui via the Internet. The group, in association with Warrington Collegiate
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Benefit cheat makes £7,000 in false claims
A MUM-of-two cheated taxpayers out of more than £7,000, a court heard on Tuesday. Michelle Fisher, of Vulcan Close in Padgate, falsely claimed income support, housing benefit and council tax between January and October 2003. Warrington Magistrates Court
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Friends pay tribute to bowls player
A WELL known and much liked bowls player collapsed and died at the first game of the new season on Monday evening. Jack Kirk, aged 68, a member of the Bull's Head bowling team collapsed at the game against Rylands Bowling Team. Players put Mr Kirk into
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Beware 'green fingered' conmen
WATCH out for 'green fingered' bogus callers who charge the earth for carrying out garden maintenance. Warrington Police and the borough council are warning residents to be on their guard after a number of reports of bogus gardeners calling at houses