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Wardens get out to meet their people
VALE Royal Borough Council's Community Safety Wardens are set to complete a whistle-stop tour of each parish and ward in the area over the coming weeks. The visits are part of a relaunch of the warden service throughout the borough to allow the warden
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Help us to do something worthwhile
RAISING money for local charities is fun and worthwhile, says the president of Westbrook Lions. John Van Dusen runs the group that fundraises for causes beneficial to Westbrook, Callands, Penketh and Sankey residents. He said: "We do all sorts of different
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Fundraising dinner dance
A DINNER dance to raise money for Warrington's Carers' Centre is taking place on September 30. The carers' group gives emotional support and information to the 21,000 people in Warrington who care for friends and relatives, without receiving any payment
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Council 'to be stricter' on planning
TIGHTER planning controls could be on the way. The borough council is going to be stricter after an investigation criticised a confusing application in Appleton. A council report said: "It is increasingly apparent that any leeway given in the presentation
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Gamble pays off for WDP
A CASINO night at Shelly's restaurant in Bold Street has raised more than £750 for the Warrington Disability Partnership. Owner Michele Butterworth hosted the night, which featured casino size roulette and blackjack tables, food and drink and a bottle
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Don't fuel rumours that we're bad - we're being social
THE car cruisers' meeting in Sainsbury's every Monday might seem a rowdy lot if you live nearby. But many turned out to be a friendly and thoughtful bunch when the Warrington Guardian visited. And they were as angry as anyone about the problems some of
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Course will clear up myths of domestic violence
A NEW course for people who work in the voluntary, social and healthcare fields will take place on Wednesday, September 28 at The Gateway. The free, three-hour course on domestic violence is run by The Relationships Centre. Participants will gain an understanding
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They're in the Army now...
TEN school leavers marched into a career in the Army this week. They all took an oath of allegiance to the Queen at Warrington Masonic Hall, on Winmarleigh Street, to begin their new career. The next step for the new recruits is to attend the Army Foundation
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Bypass 'vital' to protect Burtonwood
A 'VITAL' bypass is needed to protect Burtonwood from the effects of the Omega development, according to a councillor. And a crucial traffic survey that could back up his case is due out this week. The village is already feeling the effect of increased
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Omega plans almost ready
MORE than 7,000 jobs could be created in Warrington over the next 15 years as part of proposals for a large employment park. The Omega site in Burtonwood has long been allocated for employment uses, but a scheme to build offices on the 226-hectare site
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Fire walk with me
THE heat is on for St Rocco's fundraisers who face the ultimate challenge this weekend. A brave team of challengers have agreed to 'hotfoot' it to the Dog and Partridge Pub in Woolston this Saturday, September 10 to complete a mind over matter firewalk
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Fatal crash on A49
ANOTHER accident has hit the A49 and it is again yards from the scene of a fatal crash in December. A man was knocked off his scooter in a collision on Friday, five days after a woman was airlifted to hospital with neck injuries after she was in collision
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School demolition may be approved
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to pull down a historic primary school and replace it with a multi-million pound new building could be given the go-ahead this week. The debate over whether to rebuild or refurbish Stockton Heath Primary School has been ongoing
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The show will go on
GLORIOUS summer weather made the perfect setting for this year's annual Woolston and District Show as young and old enjoyed a bumper selection of activities and demonstrations. Woolston Park ranger Elaine Moss said: "The day went really well, it was another
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Designs on success
A MIDDLEWICH youngster who came up with a catchy name for a youth event saw his designs made reality after winning a competition. Hugo Newell, of Dexter Way, took part in a competition to name the forthcoming Middlewich youth celebration day and the clever
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Grant bid to take action on estate
A MULTI-PARTNER task force has carried out an environmental audit of the Grange Estate in a bid to get £10,000 worth of grants to make improvements. Wall repairs, burned out dog waste bins, litterbins and hedge cutting were just some of the items identified
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Mark makes market's history come alive
AROUND every corner at Warrington Market is a story to be told. And Granada Television presenter Mark Olly will bring the tales to life with a weekend of guided tours. Mr Olly, who presents the Lost Treasures programme, will reveal fascinating true stories
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Inquiry will have the power over cables case
AN independent inquiry is the only way to decide on whether overhead power cables can run through Lymm's fields. That is the view of residents who believe Scottish Power's plans for a power line to run from Lostock in mid Cheshire to Carrington in Greater
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Support is there from start to finish
FROM the moment a victim reports a rape to Cheshire police they can expect to be treated with compassion and sensitivity. Specially trained officers, who are experienced at investigating this serious type of crime, understand how difficult it can be sometimes
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Campaign to cut fatalities from fires
FIRE chiefs in Warrington are backing a major national television campaign to help to cut deaths and injuries from house fires. Every year more than 50,000 accidental house fires are attended by fire and rescue services across the UK. These fires account
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The sole aim of campaign
THE police are using a pun in their latest campaign for road safety. The 'Lost Soles' initiative features a shoe lying in the middle of a carriageway to represent each of the 67 people killed in Cheshire last year. The campaign is specifically aimed at
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Five winners get to test their skills with Wolves
FIVE lucky readers won themselves a trip to The Halliwell Jones Stadium thanks to a Warrington Guardian contest. Samantha Wilcock, of St Peter's Way, Josh Wills, of Aquaburry Close, Great Sankey, Joanne Brown, of Fisher Avenue, Orford, Bevan Mulinue,
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Car breaks through car park railings
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to secure a car that crashed through the railings of a sports club in Warrington town centre on Monday. The incident happened at the JJB fitness club, off Bank Street, during the afternoon when an elderly man was trying to
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Driving the young to a safer motoring future
YOUNG drivers are being targeted by a ground breaking new partnership. The Warrington Road Safety Network will look to cut the number of road accidents and teenage motorists and motorcyclists are a key priority. Accident investigator Sgt Mike Jones of
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Families may address courts
KILLERS will face tougher jail sentences when the harrowing impact of their crime is delivered in court. That looks likely to be the result of a groundbreaking Government policy allowing bereaved families to have their say on the stand. The move has been
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Kerry puts on her airs and graces
POP princess Kerry Katona swapped Warrington for Austria as she starred in an ITV special. The buxom star wowed viewers with her appearance in My Fair Kerry last week. The primetime show saw the former Atomic Kitten star follow in the footsteps of Eliza
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Drivers flock to convert costly engines
RISING petrol prices have driven people to use cheaper and cleaner Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). LPG conversion centres in Warrington report a rise in business along with the rest of the country. Bill Withington, owner of One Stop Motors in Lower Wash Lane
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First phase of college's big plan is opened
THE first phase of Warrington Collegiate's £27m new build campus on Winwick Road opened on September 6. A construction and engineering skills centre, it will be used by students studying joinery, plumbing, carpentry and electrical engineering, and promises
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No fun for boys told to move toys out of sight
A MUM of four could hardly believe it when she was told off for having toys in her garden. Leanne Kitson, aged 24, of McKee Avenue, Longford was asked by Golden Gates Housing to stop her children playing in the front garden because their equipment can
