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Pope on Alex trial
BIDDULPH Vics striker Tom Pope could be on his way to Crewe Alexandra. Tom is having a trial this week with the club after being watched by the Alex's assistant manager and the club scout. The Vics beat Brierley and Hagley 3-0 at home on Saturday in the
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Dreaming of a bright Christmas
CONGLETON'S streets will be glowing more brightly than ever this Christmas. The lights show is overseen by Congleton Community Project, and is a mixture of curtain and garland lights. But the lights have been used for five years, and need a facelift.
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Trying to live without fear
AN elderly widower attacked in his own home by a mob of laughing youths is trying to regain his will to live after the devastating crime. A gang of four youths left 81-year-old William Brewell of Well Street, Biddulph, lying on the floor with a gash to
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Campaign to cut road deaths
THESE are just some of the mangled, twisted wreckages of car crashes, which left people maimed, injured or killed. Accident blackspots throughout Widnes have claimed the lives of several drivers and passengers over the past 12 months. "We want to make
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'Relief' for family as trio sentenced
A WIDNES woman has spoken of her relief after three 17-year-olds who left her family 'living in fear' were sentenced at Runcorn Magistrates Court last week. One of the Widnes-based trio received detention and a training order for four months for harassment
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Not in Nantwich's 'back yard' storm
PLANNING bosses have given the go ahead to proposals for new offices in Nantwich town centre, despite objections from the town council and civic society. The plans for the offices and medical consulting rooms were put together by Muller Property Holdings
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Mum breaches ASBO
A RUNCORN mum has breached the conditions of her ASBO - just six days after receiving it, a court has heard. Tracey Ireland, 33, formerly of Weston Point, was arrested in Beaconsfield Road at 1.30am on Thursday and detained at Runcorn Police Station after
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Force's message
A NEW initiative is aiming to remove any mystery that surrounds police operations in Northwich as anti-crime operation boards come into play. Insp Philip Hodgson, head of Western Rural Neighbourhood Policing Unit (NPU), said: "When people see officers
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Council's gas and electric bills look set for significant increase
THE price of gas and electric for Warrington Borough Council looks set to significantly increase, despite efforts to cut bills. Warrington Borough Council has put out a number of tenders to try and find the best available prices for its gas and electric
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Mr fixit wins caretaker prize
HE can fix anything, he is always smiling and jolly and both staff and children love him. And it is for those reasons that Deryck Whitehouse has been voted the Warrington Guardian's Caretaker of the Year. Deryck, aged 58, works for the Sandy Lane Children's
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Wire fan's ashes to lie at spiritual home
DEVOTED Wolves supporter George Warburton is no longer sitting on the sidelines, instead he's enjoying every home game from right behind the goal post after his cherished wish came true and his ashes were scattered on The Halliwell Jones Stadium pitch
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Recycle your paper call
WARRINGTON Borough Council is urging people to recycle the different paper that clutters their homes. With many families going on their holidays over summer, September is traditionally a quiet month for recycling according to Warrington's recycling partner
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Blease stars in dramatic finale
OPENING bat Tom Blease scored a patient 66 for Congleton on Saturday in a dramatic end to the season. The 1st X1 needed 15 for victory at home to fourth-placed Mobberley with eight balls to go. However a misunderstanding saw Sean Cardall being run out
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Town are hammered at home by high-fliers
ALSAGER Town were hammered 4-0 at home on Tuesday night by Newcastle Town. The visitors are third in the table, and their victory followed a 5-2 thrashing of Congleton Town on Saturday. Lennon scored four against the Bears, and hit two more against Alsager
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Bears crash 5-2 to Newcastle
CONGLETON Town crashed out to their fifth defeat in a row on Saturday. They went down 5-2 at third-placed Newcastle Town, Lennon scoring four of the home side's goals. Lennon is one of the league's leading scorers, and gave Newcastle the lead on 14 minutes
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Rural bliss in your own home
RESIDENTS can now view some of Cheshire's most beautiful countryside all from the comfort of their armchairs. For miles of rural hills, paths and wildlife have been recorded in both audio and visual for all to view. And the six-part virtual tour was launched
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Man is arrested after collision left four dead
A CREWE man has been arrested in connection with a head-on crash that left four people dead. An elderly Nantwich couple and two Crewe men lost their lives in the head-on collision on September 11. Police arrested a 29-year-old man last Friday on suspicion
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Rural bliss in your own home
RESIDENTS can now view some of Cheshire's most beautiful countryside all from the comfort of their armchairs. For miles of rural hills, paths and wildlife have been recorded in both audio and visual for all to view. And the six-part virtual tour was launched
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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 six women on Thursday. The 38-year-old from Clevelys Road was accused
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Have a wild day out at Knowsley Safari Park
IF YOU fancy getting up close and personal with some of the world's most exotic animals, Knowsley Safari Park is definitely the place for you. From roaming lions to mischievous baboons, the 1970s-built park provides a great afternoon of entertainment
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Play-off tickets still on sale
WARRINGTON Wolves fans still have the chance to watch Saturday's crucial play-off match with Hull. Tickets for the West Stand will be on sale until 5pm on Friday and from 9am on Saturday. Tickets are priced £14 for adults and £8 concessions.
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Church event
THE Bethel Free Church in Orford will play host to a concert of the Smiles Foundation Roadshow next Thursday, September 29 at 7.30pm. The Smiles Foundation is a charity with projects in Romania. Two years ago the charity opened up a school for a gypsy
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Daydream brings reward
A SCIENCE student's daydreaming has brought her literary success. Shelly Parker, aged 33, was studying A Levels at Warrington Collegiate in preparation for becoming a doctor when a fictional character walked into her brain and refused to go away. She
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Just the ticket ... on Ebay
TICKETS for Warrington Wolves crucial play-off game with Hull have proved so popular they are up for sale on an Internet auction site. Tickets for Saturday's clash are being sold on Ebay at around twice the face value - showing how much interest the game
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Your chance to win a signed Johns shirt and photograph
WARRINGTON'S new Aussie star Andrew Johns popped into the Warrington Guardian offices on Thursday. And thousands logged to read his answers to the hundreds of questions that were e-mailed in. The website received an unprecedented number of webchat questions
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Strikes could have devastating impact
STRIKES at Warrington's Morrisons depot would have a devastating impact on the supermarket giant. Hundreds of workers at Woolston's Hardwick Grange depot were set to strike from 6am tomorrow, Friday. Union chiefs believe Morrisons is set to close the
