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Mike Wainwright
Squad No: 12 Date of birth: 25/02/75 Height: 1.90m Weight: 97kg Contract expires: November 2006 Tall and mobile second rower who has been granted a Testimonial in 2006, he has blossomed in his second spell at Warrington into one of the most
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Logan Swann
Squad No: 11 Date of birth: 10/12/75 Height: 1.93m Weight: 111kg Contract expires: November 2006
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Mark Hilton
Squad No: 10 Date of birth: 31/03/75 Height: 1.85m Weight: 107kg Contract expires: November 2006 A tall and uncompromising front-rower with a big heart, Hilton battled back from a series of career threatening injuries to establish himself as one
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Jon Clarke
Squad No: 9 Date of birth: 04/04/79 Height: 1.80m Weight: 98kg Contract expires: November 2008 Physical hooker with an infectious competitive spirit, Clarke's versatility saw him switch between dummy half and back row with great success last season
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Chris Leikvoll
Squad No: 8 Date of birth: 04/12/75 Height: 1.90m Weight: 120kg Contract expires: November 2006 Man-mountain front rower who was one of the form props in Super League in 2005. An outstanding defender close to the ruck, he possesses a fine offload
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Michael Sullivan
Squad No: 7 Date of birth: 18/06/80 Height: 1.72m Weight: 84kg Contract expires: November 2007 Electric Australian hooker who is set to revert to his natural position of half back with Warrington in 2006. Born in Taree, New South Wales, Sullivan
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Lee Briers
Squad No: 6 Date of birth: 14/06/78 Height: 1.80m Weight: 88kg Contract expires: November 2009 Team captain and playmaker who has a world-class kicking game with tremendous distance and accuracy from deep. Has matured into a first-rate organising
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Stuart Reardon
Squad No: 5 Date of birth: 13/10/81 Height: 1.82m Weight: 92kg Contract expires: November 2008 One of the real 'finds' in British rugby over the past few years, Reardon enjoyed a rapid rise from Academy to Super League and Test rugby league, adapting
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Toa Kohe-Love
Squad No: 4 Date of birth: 02/12/76 Height: 1.75m Weight: 89kg Contract expires: November 2006 Warrington's leading scorer in the Super League era, Toa made a successful return to the primrose and blue in 2005 after three years away. He quelled
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Martin Gleeson
Squad No: 3 Date of birth: 25/05/80 Height: 1.85m Weight: 95kg Contract expires: November 2008 The most expensive signing in Warrington history at a fee of £270,000, Gleeson delivered under the weight of immense expectation in his first season at
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Henry Fa'afili
Squad No: 2 Date of birth: 30/05/80 Height:1.80m Weight: 103kg Contract expires: November 2007 Spring-heeled Kiwi winger and crowd pleaser, Fa'afili has delivered tries consistently from the moment he pulled on a Warrington jersey. Jetted into
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Brent Grose
Squad No: 1 Date of birth: 11/09/79 Height: 1.82m Weight: 92kg Contract expires: November 2007 Warrington's player of the season in 2005, the cool-headed Australian enhanced his growing reputation with a confident transition from centre to full
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Undertow (Cert 15) DVD Review
IRRITATING. That's probably the best word to describe this odd and, to be perfectly honest, tiresome film starring Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot). The movie centres upon the reclusive pig farming Munn family. Dermot Mulroney plays dad to aforementioned
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Wigan Warriors
Super League I Central Park: Warriors 42 Wolves 12 Wilderspool: Wolves 0 Warriors 21 Super League II Wilderspool: Wolves 35 Warriors 24 Central Park: Warriors 32 Wolves 16 Super League III Central Park: Warriors 56 Wolves 8 Wilderspool:
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Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Super League III Belle Vue: Wildcats 4 Wolves (CC) 46 Super League IV Wilderspool: Wolves 22 Wildcats 36 Belle Vue: Wildcats 8 Wolves 15 Super League V Belle Vue: Wildcats 28 Wolves 24 Wilderspool: Wolves 16 Wildcats 32 Belle Vue: Wildcats
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RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre ghost hunt
SPIRITUALIST medium James Griffiths leads the Guardian's ghost hunting team around the World War II airbase. Find out what happened in the seance and let us know if you think of the photos of possible orbs that we captured. The ghost hunting team
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Salford City Reds
Super League II Wilderspool: Wolves 10 Reds (CC) 29 The Willows: Reds 26 Wolves 14 Wilderspool: Wolves 23 Reds 8 Super League III Wilderspool: Wolves 4 Reds 37 The Willows: Reds 14 Wolves 25 Super League IV The Willows: City Reds 22 Wolves
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St Helens
Super League I Wilderspool: Wolves 24 Saints 25 Knowsley Road: Saints 66 Wolves 14 Super League II Knowsley Road: Saints 60 Wolves 16 Wilderspool: Wolves 20 Saints 22 Super League III Knowsley Road: Saints 35 Wolves (CC
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Bewsey Old Hall ghost hunt
FOLLOW the Guardian ghost hunting team as spiritualist medium James Griffiths leads them around the 13th century building. See exclusive photos from the ghost hunt and learn about the hall's rich history. The ghost hunting team JG - James Griffiths
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Well done!
MAY I just take this opportunity to congratulate Geoff Corser and his youngsters in helping to keep Grangeway Community Centre on its feet (Cooking Up A Treat, Runcorn World, May 24). I think it's a credit to the town that we're prepared to give projects
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Church celebrates anniversary
AN ANCIENT church is celebrating its 125th anniversary this week with a flower festival. Sing To The Lord is held at St Ambrose Church, Halton View, Widnes from Thursday, June 15, to Sunday, June 18. "Various arrangements will be themed on a hymn title
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Dave's award
A CHAMPION community support officer has given his winnings to the residents of the estate he patrols. Generous Dave Brownlee won £250 last year as he was named Liverpool Housing Trust's 'neighbourhood champion'. But last week he put it all towards the
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Having fun in the sun
GLORIOUS sunshine attracted around 400 visitors to a fun-filled family day at Brookvale community centre. Children bounced their way round an inflatable assault course while the more intrepid tackled a 'Nessie' bull ride. "We had a good turn out," said
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Footpath bid is backed by councillors
A FOOTPATH application in Stockton Heath was voted down by the borough council's traffic committee. Residents wanted the canal-side walkway from London Road to behind Waterside to be made a public highway. But the plan was rejected last week. Six residents
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Skydive lands charity champion a big donation
A BRAVE woman has earned £635 for a charity close to her heart by doing a parachute jump at 10,000ft. Warrington resident Gill Acton did the tandem skydive at Tilstock Airfield in Whitchurch but last minute nerves were not helped when she had to wait
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Police appeal for cyclist 'witness' to come forward
A WOMAN cyclist who may have witnessed a fatal road accident is being urged to come forward by the police. Darren Perkins, aged 30, from Partington, was riding a Yamaha motorbike on Mill Lane in Lymm last Saturday when he was involved in a collision with
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Plastic sheeting caused farm blaze
A BUILD up of heat caused a fire at a farm in Risley on Thursday morning. Crews from Warrington and Birchwood fire stations attended Moss Side farm, on Silver Lane, shortly after 5.20am. When they arrived they found the blaze involved plastic sheeting
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Warning over park flasher
POLICE are warning people to be extra vigilant after a woman was left traumatised when a man exposed himself to her in a Warrington park. The 18-year-old was walking through Culcheth Linear Park, at 6.30pm on May 31, when a man called out to her. She
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£1,000 will sponsor nurses
A HOLIDAY in Devon put Halton stroke patients in the limelight. The Let's Go Stroke Club were the first 40 guests to enjoy a holiday at the Sefton Hotel, in Babbacombe Downs, after a £300,000 refurbishment to improve disabled facilities. Bob Bryant, club
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Open day
FACE painting, pond dipping and a plant sale are just some of the attractions at an open day in Haddocks Wood. This Runcorn allotment association welcomes visitors from 11am on Sunday. A tea room will be available and all proceeds will be donated to Halton
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Radical new mental health plan for Halton is revealed
A RADICAL plan to halve the number of beds for mentally ill people in Halton has been revealed. But health chiefs say the scheme will not mean redundancies and will help plug the £5.2 million annual shortfall suffered by the 5 Boroughs Trust. And they
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Do your bit to stop climate change
EVERYONE is being urged by Halton Borough Council to do their bit to help the environment and battle against the effects of climate change. And to mark the United Nations World Environment Day, the council is backing a new campaign to raise awareness
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Congratulations to Pet Idol Levi
CONGRATULATIONS to top dog Levi and his proud owner Pamela Ellis. He is the overall winner of the Widnes & Runcorn World Pet Idol and also scooped first prize in the dog section! His owner will receive two £50 vouchers, courtesy of K9 Clothing. Winner
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Driving offer
IMPROVE your driving skills for free and save money on car and home insurance, car hire, tyres and AA membership. That's the invitation from Widnes, Runcorn and District Advanced Motorists. Drivecheck usually costs £25 and enables a motorist or motorcyclist
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Tug of war could put us on map
I HAVE an idea for an annual event that would be lots of fun and would put Halton on the map, like those places that have cheese rolling days and the like. A tug of war could be held on the bridge once a year, perhaps on New Year's Day, between teams
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Hanging basket thief
I WOULD just like to thank the person who kindly stole one of my lovely hanging baskets from my house in Norton this week. This is the second time in six months I have spent time and money making nice baskets only to have them stolen. I hope whoever you
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Name and shame these 'little animals'
THE recent report in the World, on May 31, about yobs in Hough Green Park was welcome in that some of them were arrested but what about the rest and what sentence are those arrested likely to get? Do-gooders harp on about how young people don't have anything
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Pupils pick up some tips for work
SCHOOL pupils have been working nine to five to pick up some tips to take into the work place. Youngsters from Sir Thomas Boteler High School and Great Sankey High School signed up to the project launched by Birchwood High School. The 13-and-14-year-olds
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Take care of your carer ...
ALARMING new statistics have revealed that 75 per cent of Warrington carers suffer from ill health as a result of their caring activities. The results come from a major national survey and it was discovered that stress and depression were cited as the
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World Cup fever
A SEA of red and white flags and shirts swarmed Bridge Street on Thursday afternoon as workers clocked off and flocked to their nearest TV screen. Pubs were packed to the brim as World Cup fever hit the town and fans gathered to cheer on England. After
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Students' chance to make their mark
STUDENTS are being offered the chance to use a high tech marking technique to deter burglars from taking their property. The University of Chester has teamed up with Cheshire police to encourage the university students to have their belonging marked with
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Gearing up for DAD event
WARRINGTON volunteers have received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service and are now gearing up for Disability Awareness Day (DAD). DAD 2006 is being organised by Warrington Disability Partnership and is the largest of its kind in Europe. It will be
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So, here are the blueprints
PLANS for a multi-million rail freight development at the former Parkside Colliery site go on display in Winwick today. Astral Developments' masterplan will be shown at Winwick Leisure Centre, on Myddleton Lane, from 11am to 7pm. According to the updated
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Don't rain on my parade
IT might have rained on their parade but it didn't dampen the spirits of Orford walkers at the weekend. The 22nd annual Orford Walking Day and Festival attracted around 3,000 people who met on St Margaret's school playing field and made their way to Orford
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Woman, 89, attacked waiting for a bus
A PENSIONER was left bruised and shaken after she was attacked while waiting for a bus. Cheshire Police say the 89-year-old was approached by a man at 9.30am, on Friday, while she was waiting for a bus near the Ring O Bells pub on Longshaw Street. The
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Help on hand for Halton youngsters
YOUNG people across Halton can now get expert help planning their future with the opening of two new Connexions centres. Not only can they use the new centres to find out more information on education and careers but there will also be advice on hand
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Drinkers no good
FOOTBALL and beer drinking were once the epitomes of masculinity - well, before diving foreigners, sarong-wearing soccer celebs and low-calorie lagers got involved. But now scientists have found that off the pitch, fans are getting roaring drunk to compensate
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Don't leave systems on display
THIEVES are locating satellite navigation systems left on display in people's cars all too easily, police have warned motorists. In the past six months, 45 of the expensive, hi-tech pieces of equipment have been stolen in Widnes, with 18 also going missing
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Win book about rugby legend
'IF Muhammad Ali had fought him in a phone box we'd have had a new heavyweight champion of the world!' Just one of many testaments to the toughness of Widnes legend Vince Karalius by former opponent and current biographer Maurice Bamford. "I had both
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Vikings get on their bikes for event
THE Widnes Vikings will be getting on their bikes this month to help promote National Bike Week. The main aim of the week, which runs from Saturday, June 17 until Sunday, June 25, is to get people cycling more often. There will be a range of activities
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We're not deserting tenants
WE will be closer to our 6,200 tenants, providing them with a much better service. That's how Nick Atkin, chief executive of Halton Housing Trust, defended his board's decision to move their headquarters to Manor Park after council leader Tony McDermott
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MEP: 'Give heroin on NHS'
HALTON Euro MP Chris Davies thinks that heroin addicts should be able to get the drug free on the NHS. The Liberal Democrat MEP thinks that offering the drug on prescription could cut the link between users and criminal suppliers, save lives and reduce
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Football fun helps children's charity
STAFF at Halton Housing Trust got into the World Cup spirit to raise money for children's charities. A football-themed day, supporting charity Give a Child a Chance, was organised to coincide with the start of the World Cup. Employees were each asked
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Leeds Rhinos
Super League I Wilderspool: Wolves 30 Leeds (CC) 10 Headingley: Leeds 18 Wolves 22 Wilderspool: Wolves 36 Leeds 12 Super League II Headingley: Rhinos 50 Wolves 12 Wilderspool: Wolves 16 Rhinos 23 Super League III Wilderspool: Wolves 14 Rhinos
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Hull FC
Super League III The Boulevard: Sharks 28 Wolves 32 Wilderspool: Wolves 24 Sharks 10 Super League IV The Boulevard: Sharks 22 Wolves 33 Wilderspool: Wolves 32 Sharks 12 Super League V Wilderspool: Wolves 16 Hull 32 The Boulevard: Hull 26
