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Save our centre
A POPULAR community centre could be forced to close unless more people volunteer to help run it. Sandymoor Community Association members hope to rally support at a crisis meeting this Sunday amid fears that classes and courses enjoyed by hundreds could
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Picture perfect
DO you have a snap shot of life you want to share with readers of the Warrington Guardian? Each week the paper carries a photograph taken by a reader on the letters page. If you have a picture which you would like to submit for publication, e-mail it
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Roo look familiar ...
HE is a football-obsessed youngster whose face gets cameras clicking. No, it's not Wayne Rooney but his tiny look-alike - five-year-old Nathan Walmsley, from Westy. Mum, Joanne, said: "A lot of people say he looks like Wayne Rooney - it's his nickname
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Murders he wrote
A RETIRED bank manager has hit upon a little goldmine after exploring the tales behind some of Cheshire's most notorious murders. Countless hours of leafing through dusty archives, newspaper cuttings and long-forgotten church records has been a labour
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Don't take a deadly dip in a reservoir
WATER giants United Utilities have issued a warning not to take a dip in reservoirs during the hot weather. Every year, swimmers succumb to the temptation to take a dip in the icy cold waters. Nigel Fletcher, health and safety advisor, said: "Reservoirs
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Don't point sat-nav thieves in the right direction
MOTORISTS are being warned about an increase in car crimes with thieves stealing expensive satellite navigation systems. Ninety seven systems have been stolen in Warrington so far this year. And police say the only way to avoid someone breaking into an
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Fresh appeals over lorry hijacking
POLICE are still looking for information after two Slovakians were hijacked in their lorry and dumped in Warrington. The drivers were bound and gagged when the lorry they were driving was attacked on Tuesday in Northampton. Officers believe they were
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Knife-point raid
A SHOP manager was threatened at knife-point during a "frightening" robbery on Wednesday night. A man stormed Martin's newsagent on Admirals Road, Birchwood, at 9.30pm armed with a kitchen knife that was between eight and 12 inches long. He threatened
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The big building project
INTREPID children discovered how to make giant tetrahedrons - from elastic bands and dowel! The fun workshops kept youngsters entertained over the half-term break at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre. The impressive structures tested their teamwork and
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Green school earns a golden moment
AN ECO-FRIENDLY school has secured Cheshire County Council an international award for its efforts to improve the environment. Wistaston Green Primary School is one of three schools in the region to help the county council win a 'gold' standard award in
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BREAKING NEWS Morley joins Wolves on a four year deal
WARRINGTON Wolves have signed Adrian Morley on a four-year contract from next season. The 29-year-old Great Britain international has chosen to join Wolves as he feels the engage Super League club match his long-term ambitions in the game. Morley said
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Parents face fees for faith school buses
PARENTS of children at faith schools could be handed a £150 a year bill to pay for their youngsters' bus fares. Cheshire County Council has announced plans to scrap free bus travel to voluntary-aided church schools from September 2007, subject to public
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Road collapses
TEMPORARY traffic signals are now in place on London Road, Stockton Heath, after part of the road collapsed on Friday. The council's highways department sent a team to the site at the junction with Sandy Lane and Orchard Street as soon as the problem
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Effortless fundraising is just a click away
A WARRINGTON-based charity has signed up to a new search engine in a bid to boost its funds. The Relationships Centre has joined everyclick.com, a search engine that gives money to charity. Now the charity is calling on its supporters to give it a try
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What a cool idea!
YOUR fridge can have a health check to mark Food Safety Week. The free council-run service will check if the fridge is working properly and, as summer approaches, if food is being stored safely. Ideally, fridges should operate in the range 0-5C. The working
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Is this the best modern building in Warrington?
THE Royal Mail terminal in Dallam has been named Warrington's 'best building of the past 20 years'. It was singled out for praise in the revised and updated Buildings of England architecture guide - which is regarded as the architect's bible. The building
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Village hit by two fatalities in a day
TWO motorists have been killed in separate incidents on the roads of Lymm during the weekend. A 77-year-old died on Friday lunchtime in Henry Street car park while a 30-year-old biker died following a collision on Mill Lane on Saturday. Police say they
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Dignitaries unite for Civic Sunday celebrations
THE great and the good in Warrington joined together for the annual Civic Sunday celebrations. The Mayor of Warrington, Clr Linda Dirir, led the parade from the Town Hall to St Elphin's Church for the service. Read Thursday's Warrington Guardian for more
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How safe are your children?
THE dangers facing children who have accidents is being highlighted in a campaign for Child Safety Week. Halton Borough Council's Health and Safety Team are backing the campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of accidents to children. This year the
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Survey delays
ROADSIDE surveys start next week as part of an extensive traffic study paving the way for the second Mersey crossing. Drivers will be asked a series of simple questions related to their journey. Halton Council is making every effort to keep disruption
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Students made up by show success
BLOODSTAINED, beautiful or breathtaking - just some of the looks painstakingly created for a stunning showcase. Imaginative make-up and beauty students from Halton College demonstrated their techniques in a thrilling competition. "It's a chance for them
