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Joan's epic journey
PENSIONER Joan Shaw became the first person to conquer the hazardous 335-mile Hope House Walk on Saturday. Rated the sixth longest walk in Britain by the Ramblers Association, Joan, aged 68, of Wistaston, completed the month-long trek. Along the way Joan
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Lady at the Lyceum
AMATEUR opera stars from across the Nantwich area will be delivering a take on the classic musical My Fair Lady at Crewe's Lyceum Theatre next month. Members of Acton Amateur Operatic Society are now in rehearsals for the popular tale, which charts transformation
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Dead couple may have local links
POLICE are appealing for relatives to come forward after a South Cheshire man and his wife were found dead at their home in rural Wales. Mystery surrounds the deaths of 77-year-old Eric Corbett and his wife Audrey, aged 66, after their bodies were found
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Glorious food festival ahead
THOUSANDS of visitors will pour into Nantwich this week to sample delicious chocolates, sumptuous food and fabulous champagne at Britain's tastiest food festival. This year's festival, which runs until Sunday, will be bigger and better than ever before
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Winning formula for former failing school
THE future looks bright for pupils of a Nantwich school as inspectors praise their once failing primary as 'much improved'. In December 2003 Wyche Primary was judged as 'failing to give its pupils an acceptable standard of education' and 'special measures
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Thrashed in the Vase
AMBITIOUS Sandbach RUFC have lessons to learn after an 85-0 Vase drubbing at home to Altrincham Kersal. Hoping to emulate their opponents' league status two divisions higher in North 1, the Bradwall Road boys now know what's required to get there. Missing
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Crewe give champs a scare and take fourth
CREWE CC secured fourth spot in NSSC Division One despite an agonising one-wicket defeat at champions Barlaston. A repeat of their 2004 achievement, it's even better this time around given their early predicament. Crewe's horrendous start to the season
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Vulcan beat Town
Rainhill Town 1 Vulcan 2 VULCAN maintained their 100 per cent start to the Warrington Soccer League season. Howard volleyed home Adam Jones' cross to equalise after Rainhill had taken the lead, and Mark Carrey flicked in another Jones centre to win it
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Crewe FC get a roasting over attitude
CREWE FC boss Ian O'Reilly blasted the attitude of his players after a shock 2-0 defeat at home to Fearnhead. Despite being rock bottom on their arrival at Reaseheath, two first-half goals saw the visitors climb MCL Division Two thanks to their first
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Storm feeling under the weather
Wigan St Judes 20 Newton Storm 18 NEWTON lost at Wigan St Judes after enduring a nightmare opening period. They fell 16-0 behind inside 20 minutes, although second rower Robert Leonard touched down before setting up another try for winger Kevin Prior
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Pizza & Friday
Pizza followed by 'Friday at the Throne' is the offering for Westbrook youngsters at St Philip's Church. This is a very lively once-a-month service for young people, next meeting Friday, September 23, at Wycliffe church, Bewsey Street. We intend to meet
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Grange miss out on the last day
GRANGE lost by 47 runs at Cheshire Building Society Cricket Alliance Division Two bottom club Kerridge in their final game of the season on Saturday. The visitors were dismissed for 108 thanks to incredible career-best figures of 8 for 48 from Matt Wilcock
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Warrington
struggle to hold on WARRINGTON could not quite hang on to secure a draw as they lost by 26 runs against Didsbury on Saturday. Steve Haydon took 4 for 72 and veteran Paul Agar grabbed 3 for 37 to help bowl Didsbury out for 153, but although James Hughes
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Bulls dart to victory
REIGNING champions Bulls Head secured a comfortable 6-2 victory against Ye Olde No3 in the Grappenhall Darts League. Golden Lion defeated Fleece 5-4 thanks to J O'Brien 11-dart finish in the last game, while Paul Furby won the final game as ESM B edged
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New boys go top
NEWLY promoted 147 Snooker lead Warrington Snooker League Division One after defeating Roosters C 5-2. Winwick Social are second after a 5-2 win against Irlam Cons, while Alford B are third after beating last year's champions Walkers B 5-2. Wes Brown's
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Racers collide
WARRINGTON racers Neil Patten and Chris Chisnall both suffered misfortune in the King of Kents Formula Ford Championship race at Oulton Park on Saturday after crashing into each other. Patten finished 11th in the first heat and Chisnall was eighth in
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Luke makes England debut
A SEASON that started off on a sour note for rising golf star Luke Burrows has been capped with a debut England appearance this week. The 16-year-old's form, despite his £1,000 clubs being stolen in April, gained him a spot in the England Schoolboys team
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Sports digest
Deeley grabs win in President's Cup BROOKLANDS bowler Avis Deeley won Cheshire's President's Cup on Saturday after defeating St Oswalds' Irene Reardon 21-18. Deeley had previously beaten St Oswalds' Barbara Beddall in the semi finals of the Alexandra
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Round-up of the week's junior rugby league action
Culcheth Eagles u16 8 Pilkingtons u16 B 20 AN excellent defensive performance could not stop Culcheth being beaten. Danny Martin and Nick Woodward crossed for Eagles, for whom Mike Baines-McAvoy and Craig McCracken were impressive. Danny Stokes and Tom
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Warrington runner jets off to New Zealand for mountain event
WARRINGTON Athletics Club runner Jason McGonigle will compete in the World Mountain Running Championships on Saturday after flying out to New Zealand. The 16-year-old will take part in the junior men's race at the championships, which will be held at
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Rats spotted
RATS had been sighted during the summer because of overgrown bushes on Tourney Green, Kingswood, Clr Derek Orr told Burtonwood and Westbrook Parish Council. Clr John Joyce also reported that bushes near to St Michael's Church, had become overgrown.
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We're not worried
EDDIE Harris is not worried about previous form as his Warrington Wizards side prepare for their trip to St Albans Centurions in the semi finals of the play-offs on Saturday. Wizards, who defeated Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks 48-12 at Wilderspool at the
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Large screen TV at leisure centre
A LARGE plasma screen television has been bought for the leisure centre in Winwick by Winwick Parish Council. The council spent £1,700 on the 42-inch screen, which it anticipates will encourage people to watch sport in the main hall.
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Burtonwood Association is back
THE Burtonwood Association is back in business after an eight month shut-down. The group is now based in temporary accommodation at Gulliver's in Westbrook. It is open to visitors seven days a week, from Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 4.30pm and on
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Nearly
new clothes PARENTS can kit out their children at a fraction of the normal cost at a 'nearly new' sale at St John's United Reformed Church on Wilderspool Causeway. The sale is organised by the north Cheshire branch of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT
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Burtonwood plans new play area
CHILDREN in Burtonwood will soon be playing on new equipment after the parish council decided to fund it. The village's councillors agreed to a £24,909.55 plus VAT multi-use play frame, which includes two slides, at its July meeting. The equipment, that
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Junior Eagles reunited
ST ELPHIN'S Junior Eagles are to start their weekly meetings again after a summer holiday break. The group will meet at St John's Mission on Tuesday, September 27 at 6pm.
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Residents hit out at rubbish treatment
RESIDENTS in Dallam finally have reason to cheer after rubbish was cleared - three months after it was first pointed out. Borough council chiefs went on a walk of the area back in June where grot spots, including a large tree stump left in a sandbag,
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Triathlete off to start
LATCHFORD'S Jade Llewellyn has been recognised as one of the top triathletes in the country in her age group after being selected for the world class start squad. The 13-year-old Bridgewater High School pupil will join up with the 30-strong squad in late
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We're not worried
EDDIE Harris is not worried about previous form as his Warrington Wizards side prepare for their trip to St Albans Centurions in the semi finals of the play-offs on Saturday. Wizards, who defeated Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks 48-12 at Wilderspool at the
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Top honours
CONGRATULATIONS are in order for former William Beamont High School student Natalie Kerry who has graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a first class LLB honours degree in law. Natalie is due to start her Law Practice Certificate this
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Students are top class
THREE Woolston students came in the national top 10 for their GCSE ICT grades. Suzanna Critchley, Matthew Jackson and Jonathan Malcolm were ranked amongst the UK's cleverest students in their Dual Award ICT exam. Jill Robinson, head teacher said: "This
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Moore not the merrier
Moore 19 Ellesmere Port 21 MOORE'S unbeaten start came to an end as they lost in the Powergen Cup. Moore trailed 6-5 at half time despite Bullough's try, and even though Richmond and Bradbury went over after the interval they could not force their noses
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A glimmer of hope
THE FAMILY of missing Sandbach student Steve Cook have been handed a glimmer of hope by a poster of an unidentified man that is being circulated in Crete. Steve's family are currently trying to determine whether the man on the poster, spotted in the island's
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What is being done to make it safer?
A SPOKESMAN for Cheshire County Council said a number of proposals were already scheduled to take place along the A530. He said: "Traffic lights have been installed at the junction with Pym's Lane and are proposed for the Flowers Lane-Eardwick Lane junction
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Help us halt the death toll
THE Guardian is taking up the fight for Crewe and Nantwich residents, by launching a campaign for safety measures on South Cheshire's 'killer road'. The A530 Middlewich Road, described by the AA as one of the most dangerous roads in the country, claimed
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Dane produces chub
THE River Dane is producing lots of chub between 1lbs and 3lbs with the odd fish to 4lbs. Legered meat is the current hot bait and the Warrington Anglers' Association bailiff informs me that the river is carrying some colour, which will improve sport.
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Pupils stop blaming the dog when they forget homework
Pupils in mid Cheshire are turning to tales of technological tantrums to explain the absence of completed homework. Computers and printers are being blamed regularly, replacing 'the dog ate it, Miss' as favoured fables for not handing in set pieces of
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A summer
of success for garden THE summer opening of Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden has been declared a success. And now members of Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council are considering plans to appoint a visitor steward to work around 10 hours a week on a temporary
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A special donation
GRAPPENHALL and Thelwall Parish Council has donated £250 to the Warrington Association of Special Children.
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Nantwich smash five past Abbey Hey
NANTWICH Town climbed to sixth in NWC Division One with a 5-0 victory at Abbey Hey on Tuesday night. After a goalless first half, The Dabbers tore the home side apart. Matt Blake struck instantly with Danny Griggs (pen), Marrow, Roberts and Grice completing
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Floodlighting is approved
WORK can go ahead at Lymm Tennis Club to erect four new floodlights. Planners at Warrington Borough Council gave approval for the development at the Brookfield Road club.
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A walk in the countryside
A WALK exploring the countryside to the south of Lymm will be held early next month. Meeting at the Ranger Cabin off Crouchley Lane, the eight-mile walk departs at 11am on Sunday, October 9.
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Wolves find form at perfect time
Hull FC 16 Warrington Wolves 30 WHAT better time to hit top form than a week before the start of the play-offs? Wolves' more fancied rivals for the Super League crown must have been clinging on to the hope that their scintillating display against Leeds
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Old pal says Bevan award is the Wright choice
BRIAN Bevan has received a tribute from one of his former teammates after being inducted into the NRL's Hall of Fame. In a period when the best player in the modern game, Andrew Johns, is plying his trade with Wolves, it is fitting that the late Warrington
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Gaskell faces dilemma
DEAN Gaskell has revealed he is considering a number of offers for next year but the chance of a position switch could sway his decision. The 22-year-old Wiganer was told recently that his Wolves contract would not be renewed at the end of the season,
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Richie's dying to stop new teammates
WARRINGTON bound winger Richie Barnett will be trying his best to thwart his new club if he is named in Hull's line-up for Saturday's play-off game at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Barnett, who figured on the left flank as Hull lost at home to Wolves on
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Duo ready to return
WOLVES must decide whether to bring back fit again duo Ben Westwood and Mike Wainwright for their play-off clash with Hull. Both could be involved after recovering from respective ankle and foot injuries, but performances by others in their absence will
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We're not done yet
PAUL Cullen is eager to build on his greatest achievement as a coach by guiding Wolves to the second round of the play-offs for the first time in the Super League era. Wolves won 30-16 at Hull on Friday night to secure fourth place in the table - the
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Celebrations are sterling
An archway has been built to celebrate Risley Moss nature reserve's silver anniversary. The reserve was officially opened 25 years ago on, September 23 1980, by Professor David Bellamy OBE, who has since maintained an interest in the environmental asset
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Fuel fears unfounded
THE petrol protests proved to be incredibly quiet compared to the panic buying that preceded them. There was no 'go-slow' protest on the M62 and police have blamed media hype for the hysteria that gripped Warrington and the rest of the country. When officers
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Murder charge
A TEENAGER charged with attempted murder has appeared at Chester Crown Court. Wesley Jackson, of Tavlin Avenue, Dallam, is charged following a stabbing in Penketh earlier this year. He was arrested by Warrington police in connection with an attack on
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Sushi plans cause a stir
A SCHEME to allow sushi to be made at a former Great Sankey newsagents will be discussed next week. Takemoto already has permission to use the old Clayton's Newsagents on Station Road to prepare sushi for freezing and eventual sale elsewhere. But the
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Extra 1,000 play-off tickets on sale
AN extra 1,000 tickets have been put on sale for Warrington fans ahead of Saturday's crucial play-off match with Hull. The tickets are available in the West Stand from the club shop or online at www.wolfwareonline.com. Tickets in the home sections of
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Area's parking problems persist
PARKING in Penketh was a hot topic yet again at last week's parish council meeting. A member of the public said that not enough was being done about illegal parking around Honiton Way. He also said that, contrary to the six-month deal done to let Matthiola
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Support for amenities
PENKETH Parish Council has passed a motion in support of the Communities Bill that is being pushed through Parliament. The bill is aimed at halting the closure of local banks, post offices, newsagents, doctor's surgeries and other community amenities.
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Meet your councillor
WILL anyone turn up to at the next Penketh Parish Council surgery? Clr Nancy Spencer says no-one turned up at the last one. If you want to tell the parish council what it needs to look at or want to ask if it can help, get down to Penketh library in Honiton
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Bonfire show progresses
PLANS are progressing for the Guy Fawkes show in Penketh. The Penketh Carnival Committee hopes to stage a fireworks display on Sunday, November 6, complete with toffee apples and refreshments and is currently sorting out details, such as toilet arrangements
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Phone mast makes waves in Penketh
THIS phone mast is not out fault, says the business getting the blame after a council mistake. Penketh Fencing and Sheds has been getting stick from customers after a letter went out saying a Vodaphone mast would be put on their land on Warrington Road
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Puppet strings to guitar strings
ONE may be better known for a little yellow puppet, but a new duo is set to make a noise in the pubs of south Warrington. Peter Corbett, who rose to fame with Sooty as TV presenter Matthew, now lives in Lymm and for the next few weeks, he will be dueting
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Six unbeaten for reserves
Warrington Town Reserves 2 Ford Motors Reserves 0 SPECTRUM Striders' women's team earned the Cheshire County silver medal in the North West Counties Road Relay Championships in Blackpool at the weekend. The team came ninth overall - second in Cheshire
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Lymm WI by F Hancock
THE president Brenda Daniels welcomed members to the autumn meeting. It is the 90th anniversary of the formation of the National Women's Institute so this was celebrated with a magnificent cake, made and decorated by Anne Davies. This was served to members
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Warrington Cine and Video Society
by Marjorie Belton TWO summer workshop meetings were held and the members continued to work at their group videos. One of the videos will be put forward for the north versus south competition. August 15 was a members' movie evening and included in the
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League of Friends
LOTTERY draw for week 5: 5, 11, 14, 16, no winner. Consolation prize W Simpson. Next week's estimated jackpot £500.
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Four star
Crosfields u12 4 Culcheth u12 1 CROSFIELDS ran riot in the second half to defeat Culcheth in the Warrington Junior Soccer League. The home side took control after the break and went ahead when Michael Clare finished after receiving Jack McClory's pass
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Eagle fall
Styal 1 Eagle Sports 0 EAGLE'S poor run of form continued after a late penalty condemned them to defeat at Styal on Saturday. With seven regulars out injured, Eagle, who play Haydock in the Guardian Cup at the weekend, went close when Sherlock struck
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Top spot
Daten 0 Crosfields 3 ADAM Naylor struck twice as Crosfields moved to the top of the Mid-Cheshire Soccer League First Division with a comfortable win at Daten. Neil Sutch also found the net for Crosfields, who travel to Beechwood in the Guardian Cup at
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Culcheth prop up league after Social date turns bad
CULCHETH Sports are bottom of Warrington Soccer League's Grange Valley Amusements Division One after losing 2-0 against Sidac Social. Matthiola and Beechwood shared four goals in a 2-2 draw between two promoted sides, while Croft are top of Division Two
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Delivery service wins award
A STERLING performance from TNT Express Services employees in Warrington paid dividends when it helped the company secure a prestigious double award from The Royal Bank of Scotland Group. The Warrington site of TNT Sameday at Hardwick Grange, Woolston
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Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey, MEN Arena, Manchester
DISNEY On Ice presents Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey at the MEN Arena - an action-packed tour of the imagination to four exciting destinations, filled with your favourite Disney friends. Audiences will be transported to the enchanting worlds of
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Theatre round-up
INDIAN dance company Sankalpam is bringing Psyche - The Modern Self to Pyramid on October 6. A quality evening of Indian classical dance that breaks new ground in rhythm and movement, this production plays daringly with tradition and transgression, the
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Cricket dinner
NEWTON-le-Willows Cricket Club would like to invite you to a sporting dinner with special guest speakers' ex-England international and current test selector Geoff Miller and comedian Gary Marshall. The dinner on Thursday, October 6, will be at the Thistle
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Fund boost
A FINAL figure of £300 has been reached after a fund raising activity day organised by pupils of Newton High School for Willowbrook Hospice in St Helens. Kindhearted youngsters from the school set up more than 30 sideshows ranging from cake and bric-a-brac
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Swim for free
YOU can swim for free at Selwyn Jones Leisure Centre this Saturday, September 24, provided that you have travelled by bus that day. St Helens Council is offering free swim sessions as part of its TravelWise Week at pools across the borough. To claim your
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School of rock at Wargrave
CHILDREN took an 'electrifying' musical trip through history during a Bach to the Future workshop at Wargrave Primary School. Bach to the Future's Steve Kinsey, Adan Gimenez and Tim Campbell performed music from modern to classical genres to junior pupils
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Centres close
DAY centres are to close following a council review that says the number of older people using the centres is falling. Wigan Council has decided that three centres, including Laburnum Road centre in Lowton, will close because they have little capacity
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Determined Tara is made mum of year
A SINGLE mum determined to protect her children following the death of her partner has been announced as a 'mum of the year'. Tara Bennett, aged 21, from Newton, won the title of 'north west single mum of the year 2005' in a competition run by women's
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'Appalling list of previous convictions'
SHOPLIFTER Pamela Williams was given a stern warning by Recorder John Jarman QC at Warrington Crown Court on Friday. He told Williams: "You have a quite appalling list of previous convictions. "You have been given every sentence imaginable by this court
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APPALLING
A NEWTON shoplifter with an 'appalling' record has again escaped a possible jail term. A court was told that drugs and poor relationships drove the mum to become a persistent shoplifter. Pamela Williams went from being almost unknown to the police in
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Dizzy heights for tiny Titchmarsh
GREEN fingered David Peterken has grown a magnificent sunflower plant that would make Alan Titchmarsh envious. The seven-year-old from Thorn Tree Green, Appleton, started growing the plant from a seedling in June. He has spent all summer watering his
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Speak to
the police VILLAGERS are invited to attend a community action meting on September 29 at the Sandy Lane community centre, on Sandy Lane at 7pm. Anyone wanting to learn more about what the police are doing in the area or have an issue they wish to raise
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Councillors resign
TWO parish councillors for the Whitefield Ward of Stockton Heath have resigned. Patrick Mullee, of Cawdor Street and Olive Stephens, of Cambridge Close, both stood down from their positions last week. Mrs Stephens cited personal commitments and non-renewal
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Help us tame a 'natural disaster'
THE Guardian is taking up the fight for Crewe and Nantwich residents, by launching a campaign for safety measures on South Cheshire's 'killer road'. The A530 Middlewich Road, described by the AA as one of the most dangerous roads in the country, claimed
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Delamere clip Hawk's wings to set the pace
THE first league matches in the Carlsberg UK Winter Open League indicate another competitive season lies ahead, with just nine teams managing double opening wins. Unfortunately it was not possible to fill the late vacancy that occurred when West End RAOB
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Haydock on song
HAYDOCK Catholic B continued their good start to the Earlestown Furnishing Snooker League by winning 5-1 at Ashton V/C. Haydock Reading Room thrashed St Davids 5-1, while Golborne Catholic grabbed their first win of the season beating Stubshaw Cross Labour
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Swan glide to victory
SWAN darts star Ste Jones took victory in Earlestown Darts Summer League's Individual 501 Finals. Jones defeated 16-year-old Dave Richards, of Griffin, 2-1 in the final after easing past Viaduct's Les Wilkie in the semi finals, while Richards overcame
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Makeshift side through
CREWE and Nantwich RUFC progressed in the Powergen Junior Vase after a solid 30-12 victory at Newton-le-Willows. Matt Farr's makeshift side recovered from a nightmare start to see off the central Lancashire side and reach round two, last Saturday. With
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Bowden grabs double
RAY Bowden and 14-year-old teammate Matthew Leatherbarrow took first place in Newton Anglers' Association's Lads and Dads Trophy on the lower pound of the Sankey Canal. They caught small roach and skimmers to 4lbs 1ozs 0drms on pegs 110 and 111 using
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Vets hold on to top spot
Newmarket Vets 2 IOCPL 1 NEWMARKET Vets stayed top of the Bolton Vets Soccer League after defeating newly promoted IOCPL. Newmarket took the lead after only 25 seconds as Roy Marsh finished from close range after good work from Alan Lomas, and Edwin Teder
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Golborne let victory slip
Widnes Ball Bulldogs 18 Golborne Parkside 14 AN INEXPERIENCED Golborne Parkside let victory slip in the repeat fixture of last season's North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Cup Final. Widnes took a 6-0 lead but Golborne replied with tries from Stuart
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Girls lose first match to Denton
APPLETON'S new girls' team were beaten by 53 runs by Denton West in their first match. Louise Sinker and Anna Cumberland impressed with the bat as Appleton reached 39, before Cheshire Under 13s player Natalie Lyons grabbed a wicket as Denton West amassed
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Glance guide to sport
Bowls Warrington Sunday Night Mixed Pairs League results: Section A: Padgate 134 Grange A 138, Monks 96 Tetley B 146, GESM Farmers, K/Q 147 Rylands 113, P/B B 144 Red Lion 129, Alford 136 Plough 121. Section B: St Albans B 144 St Oswalds 121, Burtonwood
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Six of the best
WARRINGTON Rowing Club had winners in six events at the Runcorn Autumn Head on Saturday. Nick Halford took first place in the senior 2 single sculls race on the River Weaver, as did Laurence Edge in the veterans' C single sculls. Sarah Cooper and Emma
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Silver ladies
SPECTRUM Striders' women's team earned the Cheshire County silver medal in the North West Counties Road Relay Championships in Blackpool at the weekend. The team came ninth overall - second in Cheshire behind Macclesfield - with Nabilah Salihi and Ruth
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Garage is cleaned up
BURTONWOOD'S pavilion garage has been bricked up and its damaged gutters repaired and cleaned after repeated acts of vandalism. During the village's July parish meeting councillors decided that the action was needed to protect the community centre. Fascia
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Looking for a rainbow
DOES your daughter like to meet with friends, do crafts, play games, go on holidays and trips and be challenged in many other ways? If the answer is yes, why not enrol her with the Rainbows. Lynn Maple, assistant division commissioner with Warrington
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Soap slip to defeat
Castleford Panthers 30 Crosfields 14 CROSFIELDS were beaten at Castleford despite being in contention at half time. Mark Moran replied to an early Castleford try and Peter Royle also scored to make it 10-10. Richard Hough collected a grubber kick from
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Rylands on top
Rylands 31 Latchford 18 RYLANDS rallied to secure victory against Latchford despite throwing away an early lead. Andy Brown, Andy Smith and Jonny Walker crossed for the home side in the opening 15 minutes to put them 16-0 ahead, but Latchford hit back
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Afternoon stroll in Sankey Valley
A LEISURELY meander through Sankey Valley Park will be led by rangers on Saturday, September 24. The two-mile route will begin at Bewsey Bridge, near to the Lodge Lane car park at 1.30pm.
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Blocked drains
BLOCKED drains at the back of Jackson and Fairclough Streets in Burtonwood have been reported to the Borough Council. Clr Patricia Wilde raised the problem with Burtonwood and Westbrook councillors.
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Sure Start Nursery
A NURSERY for up to 50 young children in Westy is to open at the Sure Start centre on Tinsley Street in November. Westy Sure Start Nursery will provide a high quality nursery for children from three months to school age, with full and part time places
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Adelphi Vaults is on target with memorial darts day
A MEMORIAL darts day at the Adelphi Vaults pub in Howley has raised £600 for the neonatal unit at Warrington Hospital. Pub regular Paul Cunningham won the Dave Hepworth trophy, in memory of former darts team member Dave Hepworth, from Wellington Street
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Calling the class of '43
THE annual reunion of the class of 1943 at Richard Fairclough School will be held on Wednesday, September 28. Held at the Grange Sports and Social Club from 7.15pm, the evening is open to everyone.
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Burtonwood wants its voice heard at all levels
CONCERN over the state of Burtonwood village has prompted residents to set up a new group to combat the issues. The group, which is still in its early stages, hopes to organise a public meeting within the next month but people interested are urged to
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Town seek recruits
WARRINGTON Town boss Glenn Walker is hoping to add some new faces to his squad in time for their home match with Ossett on Saturday. Walker was disappointed with his side's performance as they lost 3-1 at home to Woodley Sports on Tuesday, but he could
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Pupils stop blaming the dog when they forget homework
Pupils in mid Cheshire are turning to tales of technological tantrums to explain the absence of completed homework. Computers and printers are being blamed regularly, replacing 'the dog ate it, Miss' as favoured fables for not handing in set pieces of
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Clampdown on vandals
WAR has been waged on bus shelter vandals who have twice attacked the same stand in Orford in just one week. Councillor Yvonne Fovargue is demanding action against the 'yobs' who vandalised the bus shelter opposite the Tesco Extra Store on the A49, leaving
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Class picture
DO you have any old class photos from 1971 to 1975 at Orford Secondary Modern School, particularly forms 1AB from 1971 - 1972, 2AF from 1972 - 1973, 3B from 1973 - 1974 and 4G from 1974 - 1975? If you have please contact Steve Barry at sbaryschpolec@yahoo.com
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Rue Francais
CHILDREN from Long Lane Primary School embarked on a continental shopping trip with a difference to show off their impeccable language skills. The pupils, from years four, five and six enjoyed a taste of France just by stepping into their neighbouring
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Big thanks
RISLEY Independent Methodist Church in Fearnhead wishes to thank everyone who supported the recent garden party event. Despite wet weather there was a good turnout and the party raised a total of £493.38, which will go towards the building work at the
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Children love going to school says inspector's report
TURNING up for school is not a chore if you attend Bruche Community Primary School after a new pilot inspection found that pupils actually enjoy coming to class. During an inspection carried out in June by Ofsted, the team found that attendance rates
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Spirited Eagle knocked out
Preston Grasshoppers 57 Eagle 19 EAGLE were knocked out of the Lancashire Cup by a higher division outfit. The home side scored three unanswered tries. After the interval Scott scored twice, Friery touched down and Wilson kicked two conversions in a spirited
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Bad weekend for Warrington
Winnington Park 57 Warrington 10 A SUPERB performance was not enough to prevent Warrington from being knocked out of the Intermediate Cup. Warrington fell behind in the opening stages, although James Shaw pulled a try back to give them hope. Winnington
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Lymm unlucky
Wilmslow 20 Lymm 10 LYMM were the victims of an upset as they lost at Wilmslow in the opening round of the NPI Cup. Huw Morris scored an unconverted try to put them in front, but the home side crossed before Chris Kinsey restored Lymm's lead. A penalty
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Damming report by inspectors could lead to closure of children's home
THE secure unit for vulnerable children and young offenders at Redsands in Willaston could be closed following a damning report by care inspectors. The unit at Oak House, which takes in troubled youths who have attempted suicide or suffered from drug
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Dental duo on mercy mission
A KIND-HEARTED dentist and her dental nurse will be jetting off to Africa next month to put a smile on the faces of toothache-suffering Tanzanians. Dr Anna Sharvin and nurse Louise Collier are heading to Tanzania for a two-week mercy mission to provide
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Dario helps treatment team prepare for the big day
CREWE Alex boss Dario Gradi dropped in at Leighton Hospital this week to talk about the importance of teamwork The Football League's longest serving manager was guest speaker on Tuesday's training day at the hospital's new treatment centre. He was also
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Grab a baby bargain
The sale at St John's United Reform Church, Wilderspool Causeway, is from 12.30pm and 2pm. Get there early to bag the bargains. The church is five minutes walk from Morrissons on bus routes five and nine, there is parking at the Causeway pub. NCT nearly
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Pupils stop blaming the dog when they forget homework
Pupils in mid Cheshire are turning to tales of technological tantrums to explain the absence of completed homework. Computers and printers are being blamed regularly, replacing 'the dog ate it, Miss' as favoured fables for not handing in set pieces of
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Cool rivers slow action
RIVERS are running harder and cooler at the moment and that has considerably slowed action for the time being. But many river specialists believe that the best of river fishing is yet to come. September and October are very productive months for barbel
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Club hosts charity night
A CHARITY night to raise funds for Breakthrough Cheshire takes place at Lymm Rugby Club next month. Tickets for the Friday, October 14 event are £15 each, including a hot-pot and apple pie supper, and are available on 751769 or 244459.
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Village
census NEW census information puts the population in Grappenhall and Thelwall at 9,377. According to the statistics, the percentage of people aged under 24 is lower than average although the percentage aged over 65 is higher than average.
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Harvest
festival THIS year's harvest festival at St Mary's Church in Lymm takes place on Sunday, September 25. The service starts at 10am.
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Charity is on cloud nine with fundraising flight
MILLINGTON charity The Children's Adventure Farm Trust is offering a fundraising trip with a difference. The charity has teamed up with Thomsonfly (formerly Brittania) to offer guests the chance to journey on a fundraising flight to Vienna. The flight
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Demolition bid at barn
PLANS have been submitted to the borough council to demolish a dilapidated barn in Lymm. Developers want to flatten the barn at Cherry Hall Farm on Cherry Lane, in order to replace it with a new one.
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Crossing is staying put, despite worries
A PEDESTRIAN crossing will stay in place in Grappenhall, despite fears that it is becoming unsafe. Members of Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council wrote to the borough council after concerns were raised that the crossing on Knutsford Road was unsafe
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Joey bids for extra passenger on return flight
ANDREW Johns was full of praise for teammate Martin Gleeson when he took part in a live webchat at the Warrington Guardian offices on Thursday. When asked which of the current Wolves squad, Lee Briers and Nathan Wood aside, had really stood out so far
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Experience to play crucial role
CHRIS Leikvoll believes previous experience will stand Wolves in good stead as they bid to handle the intense pressure of the play-offs. Although Warrington have only been involved in the Super League play-offs once before, when they lost their opening
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All down to one game
TOA Kohe-Love knows a season's hard work will hinge on one game when Wolves take on Hull in the first round of the play-offs on Saturday. Wolves have played 28 league games this year to earn their chance to go for glory in the end-of-season knockout competition
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Oakwood hosts a first
THE first annual general meeting of the Oakwood woman's group has just been held. The group meets at the Oakwood Neighbourhood Centre on Whitethroat Walk. Their first year has proved successful with craft classes in glass and silk, painting, dough craft
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Women's open day
CROFT Women's Institute will be holding an open day this week. The group will be putting on the event at the Croft Memorial hall on Wednesday, September 28. There will be craft demonstrations, including pottery, jewellery and watercolours, Entry to the
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Quality talk
COUNCILLORS in Birchwood are due to be given a presentation about quality town council status. The talk will be held before Tuesday night's town council meeting.
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Band members are appealing for instruments
BIRCHWOOD band members are on the look out for a sponsor to help revive some of their instruments. The 25 musicians in the Birchwood Community Brass Band are hoping to find a sponsor so they can replace some of their instruments which are old and worn
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Jury retires to consider rape case verdict
THE jury was considering its verdict in a rape case at Warrington Crown Court as the Guardian went to press. Damien McShane is accused of raping a woman, indecently assaulting a girl three times and of two counts of cruelty to a boy. The 38-year-old from
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Police probe hit and run
POLICE are investigating a possible hit and run after a cyclist with a fractured skull was found on a pavement in Harpers Road, Longbarn. The 37-year-old was taken to Warrington Hospital where his condition is described as comfortable. The man was discovered
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Man jailed for manslaughter set for release
A 20-YEAR-OLD looks set to be released from prison shortly despite admitting his part in an attack which left a man dead. Nicholas Hague, of James Leigh House, Brick Street, admitted manslaughter and was sentenced to 18 months in prison after dramatically
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Extension work gets under way
AN official sod-cutting ceremony was held at Heathside, in Penketh, as it adds an extension to the building. The home, in Honiton Way, will provide crucial accommodation for older people, especially those with mental health issues such as Alzheimer's.
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Flower theft spoils event
MERSEYFEST was hailed a success by Penketh Parish Council. Only one downside could be found to the Church-run youth festival. That was the fact that people had stolen the flowers the international volunteers had planted around Honiton Square.
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Drugs drove mum, 37,
to shoplift from M&S DRUGS and poor relationships drove a mum to become a persistent shoplifter. Pamela Williams went from being almost unknown to the police in 2000, to getting herself banned from every Marks and Spencers in the country. The 37-year-old
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Man surveying accident spot is hit
A WARRINGTON road was the scene of two accidents last week, but the driver in the first incident found himself as a witness in the second. Warrington fire brigade were called to an incident on the Winwick link road off the M6 on Thursday where they found
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Father not guilty of assault
A FATHER of three accused of assaulting his estranged wife has been found not guilty of common assault this week. Leon Tinkley, aged 27, of Poplars Avenue, Orford, was cleared by Warrington magistrates on Tuesday after he told the court the he was the
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Homeless man handed ASBO
A WARRINGTON vagrant has been sentenced to an anti-social behaviour order this week after committing a string of disruptive offences in the town centre and Stockton Heath. Under the conditions of the order, Cyril Maher, aged 45, of no fixed abode, is
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I WILL WED SON-IN-LAW
A DIVORCEE who fell in love with his mother-in-law hopes a new legal ruling will allow them to marry. Clive Blunden and his partner, Brenda, aged 63, say they have spent 17 years as 'outcasts' because they are related. Clive, aged 51, was married to Brenda's
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Rape accused not guilty
A SANKEY man has been found not guilty of rape and seven other charges at Warrington Crown Court. Damien McShane was completely cleared of all the allegations by the jury of six men and one woman today (Thursday). The 38-year-old from Clevelys Road was
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Town seek recruits
WARRINGTON Town boss Glenn Walker is hoping to add some new faces to his squad in time for their home match with Ossett on Saturday. Walker was disappointed with his side's performance as they lost 3-1 at home to Woodley Sports on Tuesday, but he could
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Warrington Ramblers by Peter Hathaway
Bala (Gwynedd) was the venue for members on Sunday, September 18. Llidiart was the starting point for the A party, led by Peter Voas, who began by climbing initially on a bridleway before ascending to the summit of Moelfferna and then continued over moorland
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Embroiderers' Guild by Anne Ongley
IRENE, our chairman, welcomed 22 members (several are still on holiday) to the September meeting which began our new season. She hoped we had been stitching our entries for the October competition during the summer break. We enjoyed a humorous talk given
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Penketh WI
by Marilyn Cressell OUR September meeting was a special one, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the National Federation of Women's Institutes and the 85th anniversary of the Cheshire Federation. The celebration cake, made by Ann Hunt, was decorated with
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St Rocco's Lottery
Winners for the draw held September 16 (major prizes first): 80396, 46440, 85617, 31024, 20213. £5 winners: 59591, 31997, 42842, 72311, 40399, 18031, 11053, 44422, 55955, 51351, 36771, 66833, 07835, 70855, 22582, 36772, 26408, 53037, 17571, 36288, 27913
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First victory
Crewe FC 0 Fearnhead 2 FEARNHEAD secured their first victory of the new season with a 2-0 win at Crewe in the Mid-Cheshire Soccer League Second Division. Mike Brough and Owen Ellis struck for the visitors, who then had to withstand a barrage of second-half
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Britannia Nick it in the cup
NICK Latham's goal was enough for Britannia to progress to the second round of Warrington Sunday Soccer League's Red Lion Cup as they defeated Wolf Pack 1-0. Goals from Phil Whitehead, David J Roberts and a Paul Baker penalty helped Callands ease past
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BT workers wins top award
A BT employee has won a top award from the TUC Congress. Joanne Wallinger, aged 33, from Warrington said she was proud to win the coveted Learning Rep Award. Her award follows her achievement of promoting the value of learning within the workplace. She
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Internet boost to businesses
A WOOLSTON entrepreneur is helping business in the north west increase their sales by getting the most out of the internet. Tim Roberts, managing director of I-COM International, is enabling dozens of companies to boost their profits by providing them
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Evening classes are filling up
EVENING and day classes at Newton Community Centre are filling up fast with a few places left. Places remain on the French for beginners and Spanish for beginners courses, starting on September 26, a dressmaking slot on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
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Shed the pounds
SHED the pounds for Christmas at Newton Community Centre with a new initiative called Weightwise. Held every Tuesday from 9.15am to 11.15am, Weightwise gives you the opportunity to be weighed and monitored weekly and take part in an exercise session.
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Age Concern week starts
AGE Concern Week starts this Saturday and older people in Newton and Golborne are being encouraged to act now for better health. The St Helens Age Concern branch is calling on elderly residents to make positive changes to transform their lives, such as
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Market bid 'misguided'
AN open-air market bid that could threaten Earlestown Market has been labelled as 'misguided'. Councillor John Fletcher, executive member for urban regeneration at St Helens Council, slammed plans for a survey to see if people want an outdoor market back
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First service to be held at Earlestown
THE first service will be held in the new Earlestown Baptist Church this Sunday with all the community invited to take part in the special occasion. The event at the Crown Street church will start at 10am, with an official opening and open week to follow
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Getting up a head of steam
MORE than 400 passengers climbed aboard the Two Roses express steam train to celebrate the Liverpool and Manchester Railway's 175th anniversary. The train set off from Liverpool Lime Street, calling at Rainhill station en route to Manchester before travelling
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Villages have the cheapest housing
GOLBORNE and Lowton are the cheapest places to live in the area according to a property website report. Average house prices in Golborne and Lowton are the lowest in Warrington and the surrounding areas, with Windy Bank Avenue, in Lowton the least expensive
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Muscle-man Phil aims to take over the universe
A BODYBUILDER who won the Mr England competition at the weekend has now set his sights on becoming Mr Universe. Phil Carlon, from Grimshaw Street in Golborne, hopes to join past winners such as Arnold Schwarzenneger by winning the title in Southport on
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Cadets remember incredible Olga
NEWTON Sea Cadets are holding a 'colour blessing' ceremony at Earlestown Market Square this Sunday in memory of former member Olga Thomson. The much-loved chairman from Cross Lane in Earlestown died in September 2000, aged 65. A fundraising night in her
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Austin powers anniversary
A COUPLE celebrated their ruby anniversary by tracing their honeymoon steps back to the Lake District. Colin and Margaret Evans, from Crow Lane in Newton, drove to the national park in Jemima, their Beatrix Potter-inspired, vintage Austin Seven. Exactly
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Planning is horse play
THE relative heights of horses and giraffes came into play during an argument over a plan to erect a new building in Stretton. Paul Clarkson wants to build an equestrian centre at his home in Spark Hall Close. But neighbours and the parish council have
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Evening recital
TWO classical musicians will be bringing music alive on October 8 for an evening recital at Walton Hall from 7.30pm. Both trombone player, Adam Penketh and Zara Jealous on flute are previous winners of Warrington Young Musician of the Year. And will be
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Mature movers
IF you feel you are past your prime and want to get into shape try the mature movers class in St Thomas's Church Hall,Stockton Heath. Held every Wednesday morning the session, starting at 10am, is gentle exercise for over 60-year-olds.
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Stop the pigeons
COUNCILLORS in Stockton Heath have donated £500 towards the cost of pigeon-eproofing the tower at St Thomas' Church, on London Road. The total job is expected to cost the church almost £800.
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All night boozing will ruin village
THE battle is on as councillors vow to put the blocks on late night boozing before it takes hold in Stockton Heath. Stockton Heath Parish Council is actively opposing bars and pubs in the village that want to extend their drinking hours, ahead of the
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Exam praise for Matthew
A MEDIA student has been congratulated on his excellent exam results that put him among the top 10 in the country. Matthew Duggan, 18, is currently in his second year at Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College and achieved high overall marks in GNVQ Media
