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Marathon virgin needs your sponsorship
WARRINGTON'S David Kilty is taking on the ING New York Marathon to help raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. And the first-time runner needs your help to reach his fundraising finish line. David said: "As a slightly overweight forty-something
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Giving gold to The Gambia
TWELVE Warrington youngsters are travelling to The Gambia to help local children get an education. G12, as the group are known, are making the trip as part of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. They will be staying in the African country to
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Marathon effort in world's toughest race
HE covered just under 250 km in six days to finish one of the world's toughest endurances races in the Sahara desert. But Risley chemical engineer Ian Jones says he is already thinking of tackling the Marathon De Sables again. This year's race
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Spiritual night
GHOSTHUNTER, World online psychic James Griffiths, will be talking about the history of spiritualism at Halton Lea library tonight, Wednesday, at 7pm.
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St Christopher enters The People's Museum
WE'VE won! That's the cry from staff at Norton Priory after the St Christopher statue won a place in the BBC's virtual museum. Viewers were invited to vote for their favourite treasure in a new BBC2 series The People's Museum. "We'd like to say a huge
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Boozing children too ill for school
A SHOCKING report about underage drinking by school pupils in Cheshire has raised concerns over their health. More than 200 teenagers aged 14-17 were interviewed by the Research and Intelligence Unit of Cheshire County Council and of these a third admitted
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Nearly new shop
A NEARLY new shop is held at Hough Green Scout and Guide Hut every Wednesday between 9am and noon. Donations are greatly received and everyone is welcome.
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Checks could save your life
A FREE home fire safety check could save your life. That's the reassuring message firefighters gave shoppers this week as they held a mini impact day outside Morrisons. "We are now very proactive," said watch manager, Brian Cadwallader. "We work in the
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Boozing children too ill for school
A SHOCKING report about underage drinking by school pupils in Cheshire has raised concerns over their health. More than 200 teenagers aged 14-17 were interviewed by the Research and Intelligence Unit of Cheshire County Council and of these a third admitted
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AA man Neil looks to build on his success as a bodybuilder
AA patrol men are known for being knights in shining armour but this one could give Superman a run for his money with his super hero physique. For when he's not in work, Neil Ashley, from Appleton, is a part time body builder and this weekend he is set
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Urban Splash looks to move into Old Hall
THE future of Bewsey Old Hall could be on the road to being secured. Developer Urban Splash is understood to have submitted its plans for the historic hall, which is in a state of decline. The development company was awarded the contract for the site
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Wolves legend Nobby dies
A LEGEND at Warrington Wolves has died following a long illness. Derek 'Nobby' Clarke had been involved with the club for more than 40 years, as a player then trainer and then setting up the past players association. A club spokesman said: "All at Warrington
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It's an art attack
A FANTASTIC array of exhibits were showcased at Brine Leas High School's annual exhibition of art, ceramics, textiles and technology. The school takes great pride in presenting its students' best work on an annual basis for family, friends and members
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Halton Open
IMAGINATIVE photographers, painters, sculptors, potters and digital media artists - here's a unique opportunity to showcase your work. The 2006 Halton Open aims to present the most creative and interesting visual art created in Halton. It opens at The
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Studio can be music venue ...
MUSICIANS were dumbstruck this week after Halton Council gave them six months to turn the Queens Hall Studio into a concert venue. Community music group Loose Music Collective says it has been battling to take over the council-run facility in Lacey Street
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Boozing children too ill for school
A SHOCKING report about underage drinking by school pupils in Cheshire has raised concerns over their health. More than 200 teenagers aged 14-17 were interviewed by the Research and Intelligence Unit of Cheshire County Council and of these a third admitted
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An escape from the daily grind
NEW York, London, Widnes ... international coffee chain Starbucks has just struck a unique deal with Halton Council. Visitors can now enjoy a trendy brew in the newly refurbished pavilion at Victoria Park. It is the first franchise deal of its kind with
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It's a sure start for children's centre
CREWE-based charity Sure Start celebrated the opening of its first children's centre in the town this week. The Underwood West Children's Centre offers advice and support to young children and families and heralds the start of the government's vision
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Sat nav theft from car
A SATELLITE navigation system was stolen from a Mercedes parked at the Windmill Centre car park in Widnes. A thief smashed a window to snatch the equipment, on Thursday evening.
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Garage blaze
A GARAGE was torched in an arson attack on a Runcorn housing estate. Two fire appliances tackled the blaze in Halton Brook Avenue at 10pm on Sunday. A large quantity of wood was destroyed inside the garage, owned by Riverside Housing,
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Children play with lives
RECKLESS children torching rubbish are putting lives at risk, warn firefighters. Crews tackled three separate incidents within 24 hours. They extinguished one blazing pile of refuse only to discover it re-lit half an hour later. "It is tying up our resources
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'Serious' injuries after smash
A DRIVER is in hospital with serious injuries after his car was involved in a head-on smash with another vehicle. Firefighters had to cut the roof off a silver Volkswagen Golf to allow paramedics to rescue the 39-year-old man. Police say the collision
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A wheely great day out!
PAUL Impey and Alex Waring enjoy mountain boarding at a 'Surf the Turf' event, run by experts, at Runcorn Town Hall park PHOTO by IAN PARK (IPC310506)
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Traffic light delays expected
TEMPORARY traffic signals will be in place on London Road, Stockton Heath, from today, Friday, after part of the road collapsed. The council's highways department sent a team to the site at the junction with Sandy Lane and Orchard Street as soon as the
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'A bloody scandal'
A HAEMOPHILIAC who contracted hepatitis C after he received contaminated blood from a US prison is stepping up his call for a public inquiry into the scandal. Michael Kenwright, of Chester Road, Grappenhall, received a clotting agent known as factor eight
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Flag up your support
TOASTING England's success in Germany will be all the easier if you pick up one of our World Cup planners. Because if we spot you displaying the planner in your home, you could win a crate of Stella Artois. To show your support for England during the
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On the ball with the team bus
ENGLAND'S players jetted out to Germany on Monday and a team of fans from Lymm followed them yesterday, Wednesday. And the group of seven decked out their van in red and white to show their support during the World Cup. The group will watch the England
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By George I think they've jolly well got it
THERE is no doubt who punters in a Birchwood pub will be supporting this World Cup. Turf and Feather landlord Darren Denson spent two days and used up nine tins of paint while painting a giant England flag on top of the drinking establishment. In total
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Shopping and lunch versus beer and pizza
THE beautiful game is 24 hours away and already many of us have been relegated to football widows. But fear not. While Becks and the boys will do battle in Germany there are plenty of indulgences for the ladies while football followers are glued to the
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Bus collision man recovering
THE man injured in a collision with a bus on Bridge Street is recovering. The 40-year-old stepped out in front of a Warrington Borough Transport vehicle on the bus lane leading from Bridge Foot, said witnesses. It was believed he had suffered life-threatening
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A close shave ... but it's all for charity!
THERE was a close shave for charity champions who raised around £1,000 on Sunday. Five brave men were waxed to raise money for The Shannon Bradshaw Trust, at Akira Nails, on Padgate Lane. The event was the latest for the trust which is celebrating after
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Lecturers vote on pay rise
MORE than 100 students based at the Warrington campus of the University of Chester are awaiting the outcome of a national dispute that has threatened their graduations. As the Warrington Guardian went to press, lecturers across the country were voting
