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Restaurant plan at station
PLANS to convert a former fire station into a restaurant were being decided as the Warrington Guardian went to press. The scheme to open the 160-seat licensed premises at the former Stockton Heath fire station, on London Road, were recommended to be approved
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Don't miss the Daresbury Garden party
WHILE away a summer afternoon at the Daresbury garden party on June 24. The annual event at the home of Lord Daresbury will take place at Hall Lane farm, on Hall Lane, from 2-4.30pm. All proceeds will go to All Saints Church.
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Debt helpline
SPIRALLING debt has led Halton Citizens' Advice Bureau to set up a new helpline. An unprecedented number of cases were dealt with last year and staff fear many families may now face a lifetime of poverty. "Low income, combined with badly informed and
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Teachers are in a league of their own
A SCHOOL in Runcorn is celebrating after having two of its teaching staff nominated for the Teaching Awards 2006. The Heath School boasts two top teachers who have been chosen as finalists for the north west heats of the competition. Tony Fretwell and
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Steel music
SWING in the sun on Sunday as the Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra entertains the crowds at Runcorn Hill. It will be performing a free concert from 2pm-4pm as part of a series of summer concerts at the newly restored bandstand.
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Garden open
A CHINESE friendship garden was opened in the grounds of Runcorn Town Hall yesterday, Tuesday. Gong Jianzhong, consul general of the People's Republic of China was a special guest. Halton's Mayor, Cllr John Swain and civic dignitaries attended the ceremony
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Chaos after chemical spill
A CHEMICAL spill caused traffic chaos in Runcorn during rush hour on Monday afternoon. Police were forced to close part of the Weston Point Expressway and a slip road on to the M56 after 26,000 litres of highly contaminated water leaked from a tanker.
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Week of activities for Halton's selfless carers
ORGANISERS came up with a tasty way to celebrate National Carers' Week. Carers from Halton have been indulging in strawberries and cream and enjoying a trip to Salford Quays as part of this week's event for carers, which runs until Friday. It aims to
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Hot Greens
WARRINGTON was well represented in the North Cheshire under 13s district squad that played three games against West Cheshire, East Cheshire and South Cheshire. Adam Green and Peter Talbot, of Stretton, along with James Waldron and Tom Lees, Warrington
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Grange's best so far
GRANGE enjoyed their best weekend of the season so far as they recorded three wins. The first team, who face a home league clash with Glazebury this weekend, travelled to Audlem in Cheshire Building Society Cricket Alliance Division Two on Saturday before
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Whirlwind start
RYLANDS had two victories at the weekend as they strengthened their position at the top of Cheshire Building Society Cricket Alliance Division Three before reaching the next round of the Cheshire Alliance Cup. Rylands hosted Kerridge in the league on
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Can be a real danger
I WOULD like to respond to Mr Summersgill's letter, published in the Warrington Guardian last week. Parking is strictly enforced on match days due to the influx of vehicles at the stadium and in response to numerous complaints from local residents who
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Jackson just the job
GRAPPENHALL will travel to Irby on Saturday hoping to continue their good form in the Cheshire County Cricket League Second Division after a 16-run win against Mobberley at the weekend. Grappers were put in to bat but, after losing an early wicket, Will
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Join the revolt
In response to the Croft resident's letter in the Guardian this week, about the M6 - does he also realise that there is an impending planning application due to be submitted to St Helens Council shortly? This is for the largest rail freight terminal in
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One of ours
miss warrington should be a local girl (Guardian, June 8). We must surely have enough pretty girls in this town to be able to pick one for the title. It should be part of the competition rules. SUSAN GREENWOOD Padgate
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Law for some
I AGREE with the letter from Adam Matthews, 'Bus lane abuse' (Guardian, June 1) about the number of motorists who ignore the bus lanes. It makes me really angry. It seems that some drivers think the law doesn't apply to them. It is particularly bad come
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Daresbury in Wonderland?
LEWIS Carroll wrote about a make believe world called Wonderland. In his letter to the Warrington Guardian, June 1, Lord Daresbury, with his idealised view of Creamfields, gives the impression that he is writing from that very rabbit-hole. He is one of
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Guts on show
CREWE Wolves showed their improvement with a gusty second-half fight-back against Chester Wolves. Hoping for revenge after a 42-22 defeat on the road, Ian Roberts's side were also looking to extend their successful run at Legends. However three unanswered
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James proves he can take the heat as he rises through the ranks
LOCAL cycling sensation James Williamson is on a winning streak as he chases a ride in the Tour of Britain. The 24-year-old from Shavington maintained his fine 2006 form with success in rounds five and seven of the Recycling.co.uk Road Race League. Sunday
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Teenage terror sparks triumph
SIXTEEN-year-old Tom Harwood inspired Elworth to finally break that duck against Norton. It's taken eight matches but they are finally up and running after a relegation hangover with success at London Road, last Saturday. And young Harwood played a major
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Police to take a hard line over domestic violence incidents durinh the World Cup
POLICE in Crewe and Nantwich have joined forces with their Cheshire colleagues to launch a crackdown on domestic violence during the World Cup. The crackdown has been set up to coincide with the summer's football extravanganza after research revealed
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Glance guide to sport
Athletics Warrington Athletics Club's results from the third round of the Young Athletes League: Under 17s boys: Matt Jackson, 4, 400m, 58.8secs; 2, 800m, 2mins 14secs; Chris Hilton, 1, 400m hurdles, 1min 9.6secs; 1, high jump B, 1.50m; long jump, 4.10m
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Nantwich beer's best
A NANTWICH beer took pride of place at a food sharing party to mark the start of the football World Cup in Germany. Football fans Mark Perry and John Burke loaded their camper van with some of the North West's finest food and drink as part of a fans'
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Brazilians don't just play great football
BRAZILIAN beats came to Nantwich when the Manchester School of Samba joined X Academy for a day of colour and music. Children spent the day learning to play a variety of drums and percussion instruments from Brazil. Nantwich-based X Academy is an arts
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Cuban mission
WARRINGTON'S Abbie Cunningham flies out to the Caribbean today, Thursday, to participate in the first British judo camp to take place in Cuba. The 19-year-old from Stockton Heath joins 16 other players in preparation for the Junior European Championships
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Boxer's England call
RISING boxing ace Lee Ward has been selected to represent England. The 16-year-old will become Bridge Foot Police Amateur Boxing Club's first representative fighter when he competes in the Four Nations at Everton Park Sports Centre on June 23 and 24.
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Shaw red signals the end
Bramley Buffaloes 48 Warrington Wizards 28 WARRINGTON Wizards suffered defeat at the hands of in-form Bramley Buffaloes in rugby league's LHF Healthplan National League Three at the weekend. The lead changed hands several times in a high-quality game
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Sheen has the shine
PICKERING Arms' Terry Sheen has successfully retained the Grappenhall Darts League Ted Berry Cup. Sheen defeated Gary Sherlock 3-1 in the final with victories in 14, 17 and 28 darts after overcoming Gary Hanglin 2-0 in the semi finals and Tony Hodson
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Sports digest
Rowing quads Star in Bedford BOTH of Warrington Rowing Club's junior 14 coxed quads won their races at the Star Regatta in Bedford on Sunday. The boys' crew of Joshua Goswell, Matt Spence, Phil Lyons, Darren Griffiths and cox Lauren Rowe were first across
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Women dominant
WARRINGTON Athletics Club's women were in dominant form in the Peter Lowe Memorial 5km road race in Hollins Green. Jenny Smith was first, while Heather Timmins was second and Sarah Cartwright was fifth, with the trio combining to win the team event. Timmins
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Shaw red signals the end
Bramley Buffaloes 48 Warrington Wizards 28 WARRINGTON Wizards suffered defeat at the hands of in-form Bramley Buffaloes in rugby league's LHF Healthplan National League Three at the weekend. The lead changed hands several times in a high-quality game
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Signs are good for Archer's major bow
BIRCHWOOD Golf Club professional Phil Archer starts his first major tournament today, Thursday, and the omens are on his side. Archer tees off his first round at the US Open at Winged Foot in the state of New York at noon (British Summer Time), and he
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Man denies doorman shooting
A MAN has denied attempting to murder a Widnes doorman. Frank Kinder, 32, pleaded not guilty to shooting Eric Atkinson, 30, outside the Derby pub on March 10. Kinder, of Garden Grove, Netherley, also denied a charge of possession of a firearm today (Thursday
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Cecily Mill livens up
IT has been a funny sort of a week on the Warrington Anglers' Association scene. Plenty of carp were caught in midweek at Grey Mist Mere and Cecily Mill Pool but as the hot spell continued the carp at the Mist went into spawning mode and could be clearly
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Pedestrian 'critical' after road accident
A CREWE man is fighting for his life following a road accident in the town on Sunday evening. The 34-year-old man is in a critical condition following a collision with a green Vauxhall Cavalier as he was walking along Flowers Lane at around 10.45pm. The
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School mourns popular pupil who was found hanged
A SOUTH Cheshire schoolboy tragically hanged himself at home last week while on study leave for his GCSE exams. Richard Peever, a 16-year-old pupil at Sandbach School, was found by his mother at their home in Newton's Grove in Winterley on Wednesday.
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Rapist gets life but may be out in six years
A CREWE man who sexually assaulted two teenagers and violently raped a third woman just hours later will be eligible for parole in six years. Chester Crown Court heard that Jamie Hogan, aged 21, of Brookhouse Drive attacked a 19-year-old and 16-year-old
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It's a real credit to the community
A COMMUNITY credit union has been created in Latchford. The union, which has more than 400 families as members across Latchford, Fairfield and Howley, is a non-profit making group run by its members for its members. Members can save regularly to gain
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Primary school takes fundraising step by step
PARENTS and pupils at St Augustine's Primary School ditched their cars for a day to raise funds for the school. The school organised a sponsored walk to school day as part of the National Walk to School week and encouraged families to leave their cars
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Parish council to meet
BURTONWOOD and Westbrook Parish Council meet next Wednesday at the Kingswood Community Centre from 7.30pm.
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Tae Kwon Do at the double
TAE Kwon Do classes at Kingswood Community Centre are now running on both Tuesday and Thursday nights. Bewsey Barns Community Centre in Old Hall also hosts a class on Friday evenings. The sessions, from 7pm to 8.30pm, are run by fully qualified instructors
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Hats off to a safer way to shop
HAT and hoodie wearers will face a crackdown on wearing the fashionable garments inside shops in a new initiative that will sweep across Warrington. In a move that has already been successful for other areas in the north west, shops will get the chance
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Prop duo to leave
WOLVES have informed two players that they will be released at the end of 2006 but have vowed to bring more 'top class signings' to the club next season. The signing of Adrian Morley meant that someone had to leave to free up a 20/20 spot and both Mark
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Volunteers
THE Orford Park Festival Committee is a group of volunteers who work closely with the rangers to organise the Orford Park Community Festival. Regular meetings are held to discuss ideas. Contact the rangers on 658098.
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Summer fair
WOOLSTON CE Primary School, on Epping Drive, holds its annual fun day and summer fair on Saturday, from 1pm. Everyone is welcome. Attractions include stalls, activities, side shows, raffles, refreshments and lots more. Admission is 30p.
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Yoga classes
YOGA classes take place at Beamont Community High School, on Long Lane, every Monday from 7pm until 9pm. To find out more about the classes, funded by Powerleague, call Carolyn Williams on 494589 or the school on 579500.
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Family fun on walking day
A BUMPER family fun day is promised this weekend at the 22nd annual Orford Walking Day and festival. Orford churches will gather on St Margaret's school field on Sunday, at 11.45am, ready for a short service of worship, with the procession leading off
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A tale of lust and madness
A CLASSIC tale of lust, madness and desire in New Orleans in 1947 is the setting of a drama being staged in Halton this week. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, is being performed at 7pm on Friday, June 16, at Widnes Sixth Form College, in
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Musicians make debut at bandstand
FOUR gifted musicians stole the show when they made their debut at an open-air concert. The brass players, pupils from Moore Primary School, were invited to join Frodsham Silver Band at the newly-restored bandstand at Runcorn Hill Park. "The boys are
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See Hal
T HE row about flag-flying football fans is rather unusually used as an inspiration for a new adaptation of William Shakespeare's greatest works. The Chester Gateway will be staging a unique adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hal. Jim Johnson has revitalised
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Think about signing up ... A COURSE called Discover Meditation starts later this month at Lymm High
The course runs weekly until Monday, July 10. To book, call 01606 413256.
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Driver keeps his licence
A MOTORIST who hit a pedestrian outside a Great Sankey pub has been given a conditional discharge. His victim had been waiting to cross Liverpool Road after leaving the Butcher's Arms at midnight on February 16. Warrington Magistrates' Court was told
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High school hosts theatre performance
A PRODUCTION of The Perils at Peddlers Cove will take place at Lymm High School during Lymm Festival. There will be three performances from Thursday, June 29, until Saturday, July 1, from The Really Useful Theatre Company based at the school. For more
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Join the fun at Statham's summer fair
STATHAM Primary School hosts its summer fair on Saturday, June 24, starting at noon. There will be a special appearance from Wolfie, music from Live Wire, cream teas and old fashioned stalls such as smash the crockery, tombola and stocks. Jaguar cars
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Two killed in
road crashes POLICE have still to name two people 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
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Clean-up
A CLEAN up day organised by Golden Gates Housing will be held in Lymm on July 5. The event takes place at the GGH estate in Statham.
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Attorney General challenges judges' decisions
THE Attorney General has challenged two sentences handed out by judges at Warrington Crown Court over the past three years. Lord Goldsmith, Britain's top legal expert, took both cases, heard in 2003 and 2004 to the Court of Appeal as he felt the judges
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Take part in Thelwall Rose Queen
THE annual Thelwall Rose Queen celebrations are set to take place this weekend. The procession leaves the industrial estate, on Thelwall New Road, at 2pm and makes it way to the field by Chaigeley School. There will be entertainment, a barbecue and fun
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Newsagent threatened with kitchen knife by robber
A SHOP worker was threatened at knifepoint during a "frightening" robbery. A man stormed Martin's newsagent on Admirals Road, Birchwood, at 9.30pm last Wednesday armed with a kitchen knife that was between eight and 12 inches long. He threatened the 47
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Saddling up for bike week
YOUNGSTERS at Oughtrington Primary School have been getting on their bikes. The children at the Howard Avenue school celebrate Bike to School week by showing off their new stylish bike sheds. The school is encouraging the children to cycle to school safely
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Trixie turns 103!
ONE of Warrington's most senior residents has set an example to us all by living an independent life until the age of 102. And now Katrine Gray, known as Trixie to family and friends, continues to live a contented life in Heathfield Nursing Home, Grappenhall
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Charity champion Pam is preparing for lift-off
BEING stuck in Mongolia for a year is itself a pretty frightening prospect for most. But daring volunteer Pam Vallance is jumping 12,000 feet out of a plane just to get there. She has been invited to help an Aids charity in the country but first needs
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My son is dead - learn from my mistakes
A MOTHER who lost her youngest child to skin cancer is warning others to protect their children in the sun. Diana Herring, of Latchford, is still devastated by the loss of her son, 10 years on. Her son, newlywed Ian Herring was only 25 when he noticed
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Green safari
IT'S not long to go until green safari day at Risley Moss nature reserve. On Sunday, June 25, the annual event will be getting under way at 11am. There will be an array of exhibitions of country crafts and displays for all the family to enjoy. There is
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Build a boardwalk
A WILDLIFE event has been organised at Rixton Claypits on Saturday. People are being encouraged to take a trip to the reserve to take part in boardwalk building between 1.30pm and 4pm. It is aimed at allowing people to enjoy wildlife without disturbing
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Cadet funds
ARMY cadets have been raising funds with the help of shoppers at Asda Birchwood. The cadets spend a Saturday packing customers' items and raised £843. A spokesman for the cadets said the money would be spent on funding future cadet activities as well
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Car parking
THERE may be a rethink of car parking facilities at St Lewis's Primary School. Croft Parish Council has asked Warrington Borough Council to consider the possibility of parking facilities being provided within the school grounds as a solution to the growing
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Parking sign
A SIGN has been erected at Penketh Community Centre car park to stop people using the disabled bays.
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Councillors surgery
GREAT Sankey Lib Dem councillors will be holding their next surgery on Saturday, July 1, from 11am to noon, at Great Sankey Library, Marina Avenue. They will also be 'Down Your Way' on Victoria Road.
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Army Cadet Force work is rewarding
SISTERS from Great Sankey have won awards from the Army. The Seddons, from Worsborough Avenue, were honoured at a special ceremony at Fox Barracks in Chester. Cadet Sgt Major Natalie Seddon, aged 17, was given the Lord Lieutenants Certificate of Merit
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Gardening society visit to Priory
PENKETH and Sankey Gardening Society is holding an evening visit to Norton Priory in Runcorn on Thursday, July 6, with a meal afterwards. Meet outside Penketh Community Centre at 6pm. For full details, contact secretary Evelyn Humphries on 722844.
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Welcome to the work-out where you don't have to break sweat
FRIENDLY and easy-going exercise classes have started up at Sankey Bridges Community Centre. They use chair-based exercise for the workout. The centre, opposite The Black Horse on Liverpool Road, hosts the classes on Tuesdays from 2pm to 3pm, priced 50p
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Going live
ENJOY an afternoon of live music at Walton Hall Gardens, on June 25, from 1-4pm. Latchford Silver Band will be performing a selection of live hits. The concert will take place on the bandstand.
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Students who aim higher succeed
YEAR 11 students from Newton have 'graduated' at a special ceremony at Liverpool FC. Students from Newton Community High School gathered at Anfield to celebrate the completion of a Transitions project run by Edge Hill University - the lead institution
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Not everyone likes scheme
NOT all the community is satisfied with the revised blueprints for Parkside. The Parkside Action Group (PAG) consists of residents from Warrington, St Helens and Wigan who are opposed to the freight terminal development. Brendan Page, PAG chairman, believes
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Keeping an eye on you
BIG Brother will be watching - and criminals in Newton and Earlestown had better watch out. CCTV coverage in the town is to be boosted with a slice of a £400,000 budget to improve surveillance across the borough. In December, the Newton and Golborne Guardian
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Lumb Brook trust to meet
LUMB Brook Millennium Green Trust will hold its annual general meeting at 7pm on Tuesday. The meeting will take place at Broomfields Junior School, on Bridge Lane, Appleton. All those interested in supporting Millennium Green are welcome to attend. For
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D-day over Creamfields
D-DAY will arrive on June 27 for the licensing application to host Creamfields in Daresbury this summer. The hearing will begin at 6pm at Runcorn Town Hall. If approved, the legendary dance festival will take place on Lord Daresbury's estate on August
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Praying for sun for big day
LETS hope it's a sunny day when Stretton Walking Day takes place on Saturday, July 15. The celebrations will begin with a service at St Mathew's Church, Stretton Road, at 11am and the handover of the annual rose queen. The walking day procession will
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Countdown to Bawming of the Thorn
THE traditional Bawming of the Thorn festival takes place this Saturday. The procession leaves at 12.45pm before the ceremony around the tree in the centre of Appleton Thorn takes place at 1pm. Children from Appleton Thorn Primary School will be taking
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Mobile van is taste of things to come
THERE is a wheelie great way to get five fruit and veg a day, with a mobile grocer hoping to make Walton greener. Walton Lea Project is breaking the mould of mobile food vans. Instead of ice-creams or greasy fast food, the new van will sell fresh, organic
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Air rescue after fall
A MAN was rescued by air ambulance after breaking his ankle falling off a ledge on Frodsham Hill last week. The helicopter flew the stricken man, who was in his late 20s to Chester Hospital in only six minutes. Paramedics from a land ambulance, who also
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Number eight in beauty list
CHESHIRE has been voted as one of the top 10 most beautiful counties in England. The 'flat county' came eighth in a UKTV poll of 4,000 people, who were asked to rate their most picturesque county from a shortlist compiled by celebrity gardeners Charlie
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Grumley smashes 122 runs
APPLETON came within four runs of victory in a Cheshire Building Society Cricket Alliance Division Two clash at Disley. Smart bowling from Ed Sygrove helped bowl out the home side for 159 runs. Appleton's batsmen found it difficult to develop an innings
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Milmine sets the platform
GLAZEBURY continued their good start to the season with a fine nine-wicket home win against Eastham and Bromborough in Cheshire Building Society Cricket Alliance Division Two. The visitors batted first and were dismissed for 148 with Tom Milmine the pick
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Crash back down to earth
WARRINGTON will look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat when they travel to Brooklands in the Cheshire County Cricket League Second Division on Saturday. Warrington, who defeated league leaders Sale in their previous match, crashed back down to
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Cliss class!
STRETTON returned to winning ways with a victory over Knutsford in Meller Braggins Cheshire Cricket League Division Three. Ben Clissold took 2 for 42 and Steve Critchley 2 for 16 as Knutsford were restricted to 153 for 5 but on an uneven and slow-paced
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Might have
a point MR G Bate (Points of View, June 1) is entitled to his view on Labour councillors' tactics. Perhaps, like me, they were concerned that the two party coalitions were not in the best interests of the town as a whole. Last week's Warrington Guardian
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Better times
YOUR article 'Final salute to Bruche' (Guardian, June 1) revealed that another part of Warrington history being thrown away. There will soon be none left. I remember Bruche opening as a police training centre. I was on my first job after leaving school
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Childish prank
This letter is aimed at the two lads from Newman High School in Latchford, who on Friday, May 26, the last day of half term, thought it was amusing to throw my daughter's school bag into the River Mersey off Kingsway Bridge just after 3pm. She had bent
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Fans were let down
The Warrington rugby fans were let down on Saturday once again wih a team that lacked effort and commitment, any confidence or character, coupled by no leadership being shown on the pitch or from the bench. Now the time has come for Simon Moran and the
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Losing our heritage
The Town Hall was the venue for the latest edition of the Pevsner Architectural Guide of the Buildings of England. The Pevsner is the Holy Grail as far as guides to the country's historic buildings are concerned. On May 20, The Times reviewed the book
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Crewe benefit from Leycett's caution
OPENER Nick Lange held Crewe together for a deserved draw with negative Leycett. His brilliant innings of 91 set them up for their just rewards against a side surprisingly cautious given their lofty third place in NSSC Division One. Almost everybody at
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Nantwich Show is getting even bigger
THIS summer's Nantwich Show promises to be a record-breaking affair, costing almost half a million pounds to stage. The show, at Dorfold Park on July 26, attracted some 32,000 visitors last year. But now organisers are busy expanding the agricultural
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Who will be the star turn this year?
THE cream of South Cheshire's performing talent will be competing for the annual StarQuest title next month. The talent show will take place on July 1 at Market Square in Crewe, organised by the borough council together with Wulvern Housing. The competition
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Sports digest
New Lane site to host tennis event GRAPPENHALL Village Lawn Tennis Club will hold a tennis tournament at their new Stockton Lane site this week. No more entries are being received but anyone is welcome to attend the tournament, which will include open
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'Just begging to happen'
THE TRIAL of a man accused of causing the deaths of two young fathers in a Middlewich Road horror smash enters its fourth day today, Thursday. Ioan Harding, aged 21, of Ford Lane, Crewe, will today take the witness stand after denying two charges of causing
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Pickering three in a row
GREAT Britain fighter Scott Pickering has returned from Jersey with two gold medals in ju-jitsu. Despite weighing only 75kg, Pickering, from Orford, won both the under 80kg and under 90kg categories at the World Council of Ju-Jitsu Championships. The
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Service Area successes
Warrington Serv Area u15...46 Leeds Serv Area u15...12 WARRINGTON Service Area's under 15s side completed their fixture list with a fourth win from five matches. Warrington took the lead in the fifth minute against Leeds as the impressive Alex Charnock
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Cook goes marching on
SWELTERING in the searing heat of a kitchen all day, cook Lorraine O'Brien then marched on to the stage of a roasting hot theatre. It's been a labour of love for this passionate tenor player, performing Brassed Off, the poignant drama about a pit and
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Death crash road was 'adequate'
A PROMISING student died when his car crashed into a tree after skidding off a road deemed only 'adequate' by safety experts, an inquest heard. Martin O'Neill, 18, from Upton Grange, Widnes, lost control of his parents' Rover on a bend, in Lunts Heath
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Rocket Mahon
DOMINIC Mahon led home Warrington Athletics Club's six runners in the Bowdon 5km road race. He was 17th in 16mins 37secs and followed in by Liam Thompson, 20th, in 16mins 42secs, Neil Crompton, 30th, in 17mins 13secs, Tony McCarthy, 58th, in 18mins 19secs
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Stringer second
GREAT Sankey's Ben Stringer finished second in his class in the discus event at the Disability Sports Open in Manchester on Saturday. The 25-year-old former Warrington Disabled Sports Personality of the Year, who won the Electrabel Paralympic Championships
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Nicholls in action
STOCKTON Heath shot put star John Nicholls will be challenging for honours at the North of England Championships in Manchester on Saturday. The 40-year-old will represent Sale Harriers at the event at SportCity, while Culcheth's Roger Bate will compete
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Warrington win third round of Young Athletes League
WARRINGTON Athletics Club won the third round of the Young Athletes League at Ellesmere Port on Sunday. And there was extra joy for Jessica Deakin, who was crowned the female track athlete of the match after winning the 75m, 150m and long jump events
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Bickerton still hoping
BLIND golfer Duncan Bickerton will be aiming to maintain his England selection hopes when he competes in the National Stroke Play Championship at Wharton Park in Kidderminster this weekend. The 64-year-old from Locking Stumps slipped from fourth to seventh
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Karate students win British Youth medals
TEN team and individual medals were won by students of North West Karate Academy in the British Youth Championships at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield at the weekend. Danielle Sawer, who won a silver in the under 12s girls' kata (
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Bream deaths on Mere
THE coarse fishing season starts on Lymm Angling Club's river stretches tomorrow, Friday, and this year the buzz in the air is just like the old days. Members venturing on to the rivers should be aware that they may have to do a bit of jungle bashing
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Appeal for witnesses to alley sex attack
DETECTIVES in Crewe are appealing for help after a woman was sexually assaulted in the town earlier this month. The 21-year-old woman was walking home alone in the early hours of June 3 after a night out on Friday evening, when she was attacked by a man
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Small firms should make sure to get cash help
SMALL businesses in Crewe and Nantwich are being urged to take advantage of Government funded rate relief. Council leaders are keen to ensure that all local firms are aware of any financial help available and that applications are easy to make. So far
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A moment to meditate
FIND your inner calm and a different way to relax with a new meditation course that will start next week. The Odiyana Buddhist Centre will be running a five-week course called 'Discover Meditation' for anyone who would like to learn more about how to
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Anyone for strawberries?
BURTONWOOD Methodist Church on Phipps Lane is holding a Strawberry Tea on Wednesday from 1-3.30 pm. There will be a tombola, pick a prize event, a raffle and jewellery stalls, with admission £2.50. To mark the church's centenary year from 1906 to 2006
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Pupils park and stride to school
'PARK and stride' is the message from St Philip's Primary School in Westbrook as it encourages its pupils to be fit, clean and green. The school has launched a new 'park and stride' route, in an effort to encourage children and parents to walk the last
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Big thanks
ST JOHN Ambulance Warrington Division have said a big thank you to shoppers at Asda Westbrook who helped raise £565 during an in-store bucket collection. The generous donations will go towards training and equipment.
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A colourful evening
PATTI Dawson will be giving a talk on A Colourful Imagination when Winwick Flower Club meets tonight, Thursday, at Winwick Leisure Centre on Myddleton Lane. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start, with an entrance fee of £3 for visitors, payable on the
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Going ... going ... gone!
A WEEKLY auction at Hollins Park Social Club on Townfield Lane in Winwick is a great way to get rid of unwanted valuable goods. Auctionmart is held every Wednesday with goods in at 2pm, viewing at 5pm and the auction starting at 6.30pm. For more information
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A fizz for fashion tips
CLOTHES from the high street can be bought at discounted prices at Burtonwood Primary School's Fizz Fashion Show on Tuesday, June 27. Tickets are £2.50 and include a glass of wine and entry to a raffle. The show starts at 7.30pm at the Green Lane school
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Don't leave us in the dark over street lighting
IN summer the public are often told about hose pipe bans and the danger of wasting water. But in Kingswood it is electricity that is being wasted according to councillor David Earl. The councillor took a survey of the estate and was shocked to find that
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Chances go begging as Wolves fall to mighty Quins
Harlequins 30 Warrington Wolves 28 WOLVES should have been kicking themselves all the way home from London after losing against Harlequins at the sun-drenched Stoop on Saturday. Paul Cullen's men had enough possession to have won the game twice over but
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The Word From Wedge - Mike Wainwright's Exclusive Testimonial Column
EVERYONE was disappointed after the Challenge Cup defeat at Hull Kingston Rovers but we could not afford to dwell on it. It was a case of having a look at our own individual performances and trying to move on from there, with everyone feeling positive
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Johns debut sold club to me
ADRIAN Morley has revealed that a single visit to The Halliwell Jones Stadium last season played a key part in his decision to sign for Wolves. Morley, who has agreed to join the club from Sydney Roosters on a four-year deal from next season, was in Warrington
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Surgery date
COUNCILLORS Colin Oliver and Scott Wilson will hold surgeries at Padgate Library on Saturday, from 10am-noon.
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Something fishy going on
CHILDREN from Green Lane Special School have been trying their hand at a new sport. The pupils have been putting the fishing platform for anglers with disabilities at Lymm's Meadow View Fishery, to good use. They have received coaching from the Environment
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Air ambulance is flying high thanks to school's support
CHILDREN at a Woolston primary school were in for a treat when they received a flying visit from one of their favourite charities. The North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) dropped into Woolston Community Primary School to say a big thank you for its continued
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Youth nuisance cut by half at hot spots
WOOLSTON bobbies have received positive feedback for their efforts to drive down anti-social behaviour in three crime hot spots. Reports of youth nuisance at Holes Lane and New Cut Lane, Dam Lane shops, the Grange area and Parksway have fallen by 50 per
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Award-winning comedian in town
AWARD-WINNING comedian Justin Moorhouse will be entertaining the audience at The Brindley on Saturday, June 17, at 8pm. Widely recognisable as young Kenny in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, he recently appeared in the TV series Shameless and on Paramount
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The Price is right as Rope and Anchor lift cup
Crosfields u13 2 Rope and Anchor u13 4 THREE goals in extra time sealed the Warrington Junior Soccer League Under 13s Auxiliary Cup Final for Rope and Anchor. Rope looked destined to win the cup in normal time at Victoria Park thanks to a second-half
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Hero neighbours save children from house blaze
COURAGEOUS neighbours risked their lives to help pluck three small children to safety from a blazing house. Paul and Patricia Davies have been hailed heroes by firefighters for saving a five-year-old girl and her brothers, aged four and three, as flames
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Deadly weapons are handed in
THESE are just some of the potentially deadly weapons which have been handed into Great Sankey police station during a month-long knife amnesty. Every police station in Warrington currently has a bin where people can dump blades they don't want without
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Power plans submitted
NO objections have been received to plans to move a power line in Lymm. An application has been submitted to divert the route of the lines at the back of Higher Lane.
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Put your points to the police
GRAPPENHALL and Thelwall's first community action meeting takes place next month - and police want you to be there. The meetings give residents the chance to pick their most important action area for officers to work on. The meeting takes place at the
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Don't be late for a very important day
ST PETER'S Church in Oughtrington presents the Mad Hatter's Family Day this Saturday at Oughtrington Community Centre. Starting at 2pm, there will be a fancy hat competition, games, face painting, stalls, refreshments and home baked cakes: something for
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Latchford has the X-Factor for Shayne Ward
SELLING more than three million records is nothing; you know you've really made it when you get to perform at a club in Latchford. And that's just what happened at Pierpoint and Bryant Recreation Club last Saturday when X Factor winner Shayne Ward rolled
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Walking day
and gala plans dashed at last minute THE walks have been cancelled but organisers of two popular festivals say the shows will go on. Organisers of both Grappenhall Walking Day and Glazebury Gala have announced this week that last minute changes have forced
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MUM KILLED IN CUBA HORROR CRASH
A RICKSHAW crash which killed a British mother in Cuba may have been caused by tourists riding recklessly on motorcycles, an inquest heard. Gillian Owens, aged 45, was in a co-co taxi - a two-wheeled carriage pulled by a motorcycle - with her husband
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Can be a
real danger I WOULD like to respond to Mr Summersgill's letter, published in the Warrington Guardian last week. Parking is strictly enforced on match days due to the influx of vehicles at the stadium and in response to numerous complaints from local residents
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Cricket club tournament
GLAZEBURY Cricket Club will hold its third annual Kwik Cricket tournament later the month. The event, on Friday, June 23, will take place on the all weather pitch at Culcheth High School. It will celebrate the strong links that have been forged between
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Dr Patiniott retires after 30 years
A WELL-known doctor has hung up his white coat for good and bid a fond farewell to his patients. Dr Francis Patiniott MBE, retired from work at Birchwood Medical Centre on May 26 after 30 years' service to patients in the area. To mark the occasion, an
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Thank you!
RISLEY Moss has thanked Birchwood Shopping Centre after almost £300 was raised for the nature reserve. Cash was collected at the wishing well in Cookie Bear's display. Children were invited to throw pennies into the well and make a wish. Gary Jones, Birchwood
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If you go down to the wood today ...
A GLAZEBURY wood has been spruced up to celebrate World Environment Day. Volunteers from the Environment Agency swapped their suits for overalls and headed to Windy Bank Wood last Monday to carry out the improvements that will benefit everyone who uses
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Old Camp Road appeal
GREAT Sankey Clr Judith Wheeler is appealing for information on how long the Old Camp Road on the former Burtonwood Airbase, now Gulliver's World, has been used as a right of way. She can be contacted on 655621 or jwheeler@warrington.gov.uk.
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Planning applications in Penketh
THE following planning applications in Penketh have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council: l A first-floor extension over an existing rear extension at 46 Grange Drive. l A first-floor side extension above a garage at 7 Tannery Lane. l A single-storey
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Meeting over youths postponed
THE public meeting with the police in Penketh has been put back until July 10. The meeting was organised by the parish council because of concerns over youths causing trouble, especially around Honiton Way. The meeting is at 8pm, at the swimming baths
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Collegiate serves up a treat
STUDENTS from Warrington Collegiate will be providing the food for the opening of Our Wood in Great Sankey. The first and second year catering students will prepare a buffet for up to 200 guests, dignitaries and school children. The woodland and meadow
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Les Miserables is a joy for pupils
PENKETH High School pupils are taking part in a charity production of Les Miserables. Around 50 children are members of a drama group which will be performing the show in aid of the British Heart Foundation. They will be performing with the Stage Express
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Police still hunt hijackers
POLICE are still looking for information after two Slovakians were hijacked in their lorry and dumped. The drivers were bound and gagged when the lorry they were driving was attacked on Tuesday in Northampton before being driven and dumped in Newton.
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MP calls for inquiry in to planning process
DAVE Watts has called for an inquiry into St Helens Council's planning procedures. The Newton MP has criticised Liberal Democrat councillors for failing to declare their interest regarding the future planning application for the former colliery at Parkside
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New Parkside plan pledges 10,000 jobs
THE Parkside Rail Freight Development may create 10,000 new jobs, according to updated plans which go on display tomorrow. Astral Developments' masterplan for the former colliery site will be shown at five locations, with a representative from the development
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Builders under fire over duck
BUILDING workers from a Newton firm have come under fire for disturbing a nesting duck at a rural housing development. Villagers living in Langley, near Macclesfield, have taken exception to the tactics of construction staff from Morris Homes, who are
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Listings
A COMPREHENSIVE list of local clubs, societies and services. If you would like to add your club or society to the website, or make a change to your listing, email webeditor@guardiangrp.co.uk. A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING Adult Tap Dancing meets every
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Emergency chemists & dentists
THE latest emergency duty lists, as well as contact details for emergency dental clinics. CHEMISTS: Warrington PCT is now providing out-of-hours pharmacy services at the Out of Hours Centre at Garven Place. Therefore, pharmacies are no longer providing
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Community Desk
DO you have a question about Warrington? Perhaps you're looking for an elusive phone number, or want to research some Warrington history but don't know where to start... let the Warrington Guardian Community Desk help you. Every other Friday volunteer
