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Conversion bid gets the go ahead
THE conversion of a Daresbury barn into offices will go ahead, despite Walton Parish Council saying it would look like something from the nearby science park. The scheme to add a glazed screen into the front of the barn at Elms Farm on Hobb Lane drew
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Pineways extension
AN application to build an extension on Pineways in Appleton was approved by borough councillors. The development control committee gave the go ahead plans for a single storey side extension and sloping roof porch at the property last Wednesday.
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National recognition for nursery
A MOORE nursery is top of the class after being awarded a national accolade. Children and staff at the Moore Village Pre-school celebrated on Monday when they were presented with the national certificate recognising their 'excellent' provision for under
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More support for campaign to save school
THE decision to save Stockton Heath Primary School has won the backing of the man who has updated the 'architects' bible'. Richard Pollard, who has revised part of The Buildings of England, applauded the vote against demolition. He exclusively told the
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Calling Vikings for charity challenge
VIKINGS fan Liam Fox is laying down the gauntlet to old Widnes favourites everywhere: 'Play me and my mates at rugby'. The charity champion hopes to put on a match to raise money for the Widnes Fellowship Centre, where he is a volunteer. "I'm appealing
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Happy 125th birthday!
A DOUBLE celebration filled an ancient church with floral art designs inspired by hymns. St Ambrose Church, in Halton View, Widnes, hosted Sing To The Lord, a flower festival to mark its 125th anniversary, combined with the 25th anniversary of the Church
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Thieves steal drug packed car
THIEVES have stolen an asthmatic's car containing dangerous drugs. Vials of 'Tervutaline', patches of 'Fantanyl', bottles of 'Orimor' and syringes and needles were inside a black Landrover Freelancer stolen in Hale Road, Widnes, on Tuesday lunchtime.
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Spirited Wolves pushed league leaders Liverpool all the way
CREWE Wolves turned in a season's best despite losing 50-30 to Liverpool Buccaneers. It may be three on the trot for Ian Roberts' side but they'll take plenty of heart out of this performance, pushing the league leaders all the way, last Saturday. Despite
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Young gymnasts enjoy medal success
CREWE and Nantwich Gymnastics Club are celebrating after an impressive medal haul. It's been a month to remember as their prospects excelled at this month's North West Floor and Vault Championships. In fact the up and coming gymnasts were that good, they
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Weston hang on
WESTON picked up a draw in a mega run-fest at struggling Meakin. Saeed Khan hit a brilliant 106 and Mike Chester also found form in his unbeaten innings of 84 when victory was out of the question, last Saturday. It was all about occupying the crease for
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Elworth are hitting their stride
RESURGENT Elworth made it back-to-back wins in stunning style against Sandyford. The surprise early strugglers look to be finally over their relegation hangover and are on the move in NSSC Division One. Professional Murray Ranger has played his part,
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Gutsy batting display sees Crewe to a draw
CREWE had to be content with a second successive draw after tough times in Stafford. Matt Dawson and the lads were left in a huge hole after the hosts dominated with the bat, declaring on a daunting 250-2. So maximum batting points were about the best
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Holiday plans get a warm welcome
A NANTWICH councillor has welcomed government plans to ensure workers get to take paid leave for bank holidays in addition to their statutory leave. The proposals mean that up to two million of the lowest paid workers stand to benefit from additional
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Pharmacy workers face the axe after takeover
MORE than 25 workers at the P Williams Pharmacy group face the axe just weeks after the company was taken over by United Co-operatives. The new owners have announced plans to shut down Nantwich World of Babies and P Williams' head office at the Paddock
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'We've waited for justice'
THE HEARTBROKEN parents of a young father who died in a car smash have paid tribute to their son. Adam Chadwick, aged 20, died when his white Rover collided with Stephen Hicks' Ford Mondeo on Middlewich Road on May 27 last year. Wheelock resident Adam
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Can't read road signs
AS a driving instructor in Warrington, I am particularly appalled by the standard of driving and people's inability to read road signs. The issue of bus lanes has recently been highlighted. Examples of permanent bus lanes are A49 Winwick Road and Cromwell
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Marvellous marshals
ON behalf of the Starlight team at St Rocco's Hospice, I would like to say a huge thank you to the 180 wonderful volunteer marshals that made the Starlight Walk safe, possible and fun. Many of the walkers mentioned how safe they felt along the route and
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Cost cutting
With reference to your story about United Utilities 'Water firm's £481m profit' (Guardian, June 8), customers are not getting good value for money. There is constantly a 'passing the buck' that goes on at Unitied Utilities. No-one wants to take responsibility
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Prompt response
I WOULD like to thank motorists and residents in Stockton Heath for their patience while United Utilities carried out repairs on London Road last Friday, June 9. Temporary traffic lights were put up by the borough council after part of the road collapsed
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We will fight for all the town
In last week's Points of View, your correspondent, Clem Lawton, is concerned that the members of the borough council's new Executive Board do not represent inner Warrington. If he is concerned that the new Lib Dem/Conservative administration will neglect
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Roach are plentiful if you can fish the drop method
FISH are now well and truly breeding on Newton Angling Association waters. The fringes are full of fish and they are not interested in taking baits. Any impatient anglers need to develop a certain degree of understanding at this time and perhaps a little
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Pojunas' dream win
THE most coveted title in the Earlestown Darts and Dominoes League was decided at the end of season presentation night. Dave Pojunas, of Viaduct B, sealed his long-time dream by winning the Individual Round The Board crown. Pojunas, who knocked out clubmate
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Archer's new target
BIRCHWOOD Golf Club professional Phil Archer will be bidding to qualify for the Open Championship on Monday after an impressive performance at the US Open. Archer, who returns to European Tour action in the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles in
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Irby gain win against Grappers
GRAPPENHALL fell to an eight-wicket defeat at Irby in the Cheshire County Cricket League Second Division on Saturday. Ron Hart hit 67 for Grappers before they were bowled out for 152, with Paul Coles taking six of the wickets. Indian star Vishal Sharma
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Grange to take on the leaders
GRANGE will travel to face Cheshire Building Society Cricket Alliance Division Two leaders Disley at the weekend after drawing at home to Glazebury on Saturday. Grange go into their clash with the only unbeaten side in the division in good form with the
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MRSA outbreak closes Leighton Hospital ward
AN outbreak of the deadly superbug MRSA at Crewe's Leighton Hospital has sparked an investigation by health chiefs. Eight cases have been found on Ward 13, which cares for patients undergoing surgery, and it has now been closed to new admissions In addition
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X Factor fame beckons
TWO talented youngsters are on the road to pop stardom after wowing Simon Cowell and his judges to qualify for the final stages of the X Factor. Teenagers Tandie Stahl and Michael Warrender will head to London for a three-day 'boot camp' later this summer
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Wizards return home and chase fourth
WARRINGTON Wizards are hoping to move up the LHF Healthplan National League Three table as they play the first of four consecutive home games on Saturday. Wizards, who were without a game at the weekend, take on St Albans Centurions at Wilderspool at
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Finals of tennis competition all set for Saturday
AN annual tennis event has been running all week in Warrington and reaches the semi final stages in 13 singles and doubles competitions tomorrow, Friday. Venues are rotated for the popular Stockton Heath Tournament and this year it is being held at Grappenhall
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Stockton Heath men ready to face the country's finest
STOCKTON Heath men's tennis team gained promotion for a second consecutive year on Sunday. The five-man team of David Trainor, Michael Austin, Craig Barnard, Sean Dunstan and Andrew Burgess booked their place in National Division One of the KIA National
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Newcomers win medals
FIVE-YEAR-OLD gymnasts impressed in their first competition for Warrington Gymnastics Club. The newcomers won medals in the pre-novice classes of the North West Floor and Vault Championships in Rochdale. Lucas Owen won silver on the vault, bronze on the
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McBride in contention for US trip
POULTON Park Golf Club's Martin McBride could be in contention for a trip to play at the 2005 US Open venue. McBride, who has a handicap of 14, may have earned a chance to play at the prestigious Pinehurst Golf Club in North Carolina after taking part
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Bruche soccer stars are ready to represent Warrington
SOCCER starlets at Bruche Community Primary School will be representing Warrington in a county competition on Saturday. Bruche's girls from years five and six earned their place in the eighth annual Cheshire and Warrington Partnership Youth Games at Ellesmere
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Archer's new target
BIRCHWOOD Golf Club professional Phil Archer will be bidding to qualify for the Open Championship on Monday after an impressive performance at the US Open. Archer, who returns to European Tour action in the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles in
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Fashions with a fizz
DON'T miss the Fizz Fashion Show at Burtonwood Primary School next Thursday at 7.30pm. In aid of Burtonwood Parents Teachers and Friends Association funds, the show will feature clothes from the high street, which can be bought at discounted prices. Tickets
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Pavilion is plagues by abusive vandals
YOBS are continuing to climb on top of Glyn Williams Pavilion - risking their safety and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to the building. Groups of youths have been spotted vandalising the community centre on Gorsey Lane. The pavilion caretaker
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Hat-trick hero James is a real clever clogs
CLEVER clogs college student James Sanders has clinched not one but three top awards in national science and information competitions. The Priestley College student has landed a gold award in the British Informatics Olympiad and also went on to claim
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Surgeries at the centre
COUNCILLOR Brian Maher holds surgeries every Tuesday and Friday at the Greenwood Centre from 10.30am until 11.30am. Saturday home visits are also available for senior citizens. Police surgeries will be held at the centre tomorrow, Friday, and Friday,
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Box help stop thieves
A FEARNHEAD off-licence has seen a fall in the number of shoplifting offences thanks to a couple of plastic boxes. Inspector Steve Precious, who heads up the Neighbourhood Policing Unit in the east of Warrington, came up with the idea of using Perspex
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Cable work
VEHICLES will not be able to travel along part of Orford Road while electrical cables are being installed. The road will be affected between its junctions with Hilden Place/Island and Birchwood Way - except in a northerly direction. The order is effective
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Dabbers boost their goal threat with handy Andy
PROMOTION-chasing Nantwich Town have swooped to sign prolific striker Andy Bott from rivals Newcastle. It's something of a coup for the Dabbers with the 30-year-old hot-shot renowned for doing plenty of damage over the last few years. Player boss Steve
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Walk on
A WALKING group is celebrating reaching a milestone, with some of its regular participants taking part in their 10th walk. The weekly health walks were devised by nursing staff at Castlefields Health Centre and started earlier in the year. Six regular
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Burglar conned his way into home
POLICE are hunting a distraction burglar who stole a woman's purse after conning his way into her home. The chubby-faced thief struck at a home in Halton Lodge, Runcorn last Wednesday morning. He tricked his way in to a communal area at the rear of the
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Senior trio help the under 21s clinch hard-fought win
THREE players from Wolves' first-team squad were involved as the under 21s defeated Wakefield 28-18 at Wilderspool on Saturday. Michael Sullivan scored a try after starting the game at hooker, while Chris Bridge kicked four goals and Mark Hilton also
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Fa'afili backs his skipper
HENRY Fa'afili is hoping that Lee Briers will show Wigan coach Brian Noble what he is missing when Wolves travel to the JJB Stadium tomorrow, Friday. Noble controversially left Briers out of his 40-man Great Britain squad in May and also omitted Paul
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Never say never
ANDREW Johns' manager has quashed speculation that the legendary half back may rejoin Wolves next year but has revealed there is a chance he could return one day. Rumours had surfaced that Johns, who enjoyed an unforgettable three-match spell with Wolves
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Country fair
FAMILIES will be able to engage in a weekend of rural pursuits when Wales holds its country fair on Saturday. The fair, described as a showcase of rural Wales, will be held at Bodelwyddan Castle in Denbighshire and will feature more than 100 trade stands
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Stage to Screen, CODYS
Stephen Bailey THE town's leading youth theatre is in rehearsals for a production of Stage to Screen at the futuristic Brindley Theatre in Runcorn. CODYS will be performing hits from musicals and films at the theatre from July 27 to 29. Songs come from
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Summer fair at school
STATHAM Primary School hosts its summer fair on Saturday 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 and the fire
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Have your say on refit
PEOPLE who missed Monday's consultation event still have time to have their say on the new-look Lymm Library. The library was 80 years old in April and now a major refurbishment is planned - but not before villagers can say what they want. If you missed
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Fun and games at school
A FAMILY fun evening takes place at Oughtrington Primary School in Lymm tomorrow, Friday. Attractions include a 20ft inflatable slide, refreshments, barbecue, tombola and games. Starting at 6pm, the event runs until 8.30pm.
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Modern spin on tradition
IT dates back to the Middle Ages, but the traditional Bawming of the Thorn ceremony was brought up to date on Saturday. While the centrepiece of the summer festival remains the traditional singing of the bawming song and dancing round the thorn tree in
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Church plays host to the beautiful game
FOOTBALL fever has spread to Croft. Spectators flocked to Croft Youth Centre to watch England taking to the pitch for their first match in the World Cup. The Olive Branch Community Church screened the event. Maria Brenchley from the church said: "We are
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It's World Cup fever!
ENGLAND'S World Cup rollercoaster ride continues, and from young to old, Warrington is backing the team. That's because red and white is the colour across town as people show their support. As previously reported in the Warrington Guardian, dozens of
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The long and winding road back in time
A GROUP of walkers from Glazebury has successfully tackled the historic trail of its ancestors. There had been concerns that the group would not be able to travel the 26-mile stretch between the village and Lancashire after walkers found out some of the
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If the mountain won't come to Mohammed ...
BUS station project manager Andrew Young turned the tables when he was asked to go to his son's nursery to talk about his job. But instead of going to them, he invited them to visit him at the new £7m town centre site. He gave them a tour of the site
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What is in a name? The Miss Warrington debate rages on ...
HAVE the women of Warrington got what it takes to be a winner in the beauty stakes? That was the question posed by the Warrington Guardian after a girl from outside the town ran away with the Miss Warrington title - for the second year in a row. Ashley
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Immigrant caught selling counterfeits
A CHINESE illegal immigrant was caught selling copied DVDs and pornographic films. She asked customers of Trade Glass Supplies in Lythgoes Lanes, Orford, if they wanted some of the 191 DVDs she had in a holdall. But one of the shoppers was an off duty
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Inferno forces evacuations
PART of Orford was brought to a standstill on Tuesday evening when a major fire broke out on an industrial estate. More than 40 residents were evacuated from their homes after a series of explosions at a set of garages on Norman Street near to Evans House
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PC's funeral
THE funeral has taken place of a former Warrington police officer who died in a motorcycle accident. PC Tony Heaton, who was based at Warrington Police Station for nearly a decade, was buried at Crewe Crematorium yesterday, Wednesday, following a service
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'Rooney' Miliband at power station
THE 'Wayne Rooney' of the Cabinet came to inspect Fiddler's Ferry's progress towards a green future last week. Cabinet Environment minister David Miliband, who earned the tag from Tony Blair in a Radio 5 interview, had a tour of the power station and
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Girl's leg is run over
A TODDLER had a lucky escape after her legs were run over as she climbed out of a car. The incident happened on Saturday shortly before 2pm on Deepdale Close in Great Sankey. A spokesman for Cheshire Fire Service said her dad had got out of the car and
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Angry councillors
A PLANNING decision that has outraged Penketh parish councillors is being considered by Warrington Borough Council. Members were upset that a decision to build a takeway at 58 Warrington Road was taken without their objection being considered. They wrote
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Keep fit in the comfort of your chair
FRIENDLY exercise classes have started up at Sankey Bridges Community Centre. Pupils use chair-based exercise for an easy-going workout. The centre, opposite The Black Horse on Liverpool Road, hosts the classes on Tuesdays from 2pm to 3pm, at a cost of
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Who will be next in the hottest seat in town?
THE hunt is on to find the person to take the hottest seat at Warrington Town Hall. And the successful candidate could earn as much as £140,000 a year. The Warrington Guardian can exclusively reveal that current Warrington Borough Council chief executive
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No site plans
ASTRAL Development's updated plans for Parkside were not seen in St Helens town centre on Friday. St Helens Council cancelled the Town Hall exhibition, citing health and safety reasons. Newton MP Dave Watts said he was concerned that the council did not
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Public have their say after seeing rail freight plans
THE Newton and Golborne Guardian was on hand at St Peter's Church car park on Monday to gauge the reaction of residents to the updated plans for Parkside. The Rail Freight Development might create 10,000 new jobs, according to Astral Developments' new
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Accident
THE death of a couple whose aeroplane crashed into the Irish Sea in mysterious circumstances has been ruled an accident. Martin and Nora Gardner, both aged 56, died when their aircraft came down about two miles north of Wallasey in July 2004. Police had
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Women's Institute
STRETTON Women's Institute meet on the second Thursday of every month at 2pm. The meetings take place at Appleton Parish Hall on Dudlow Green Road, Appleton.
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Put your points to the parish council
THE next meeting of Stretton Parish Council will take place on July 3 at 7.45pm in St Matthew's Church Hall, on Stretton Road. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Anyone who cannot make it and wishes to raise any issues should contact the parish
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Housing jobs to be axed if merger agreed
ALMOST half the jobs at a national housing group's 'nerve centre' will be axed if merger plans to create a 'super-organisation' are approved. Up to 21 workers at Riverside's 46-man Halton Brook office face losing their jobs if it takes on Midlands-based
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Exchange comes to Town Hall
FRENCH students were given a tour of Runcorn Town Hall. They are staying with families of pupils at St Chad's RC High School as part of an exchange trip. Halton Mayor, Cllr John Swain said he was delighted to welcome the Brittany teenagers to the council
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Weeding out the weeds!
A GIANT weed capable of growing through concrete walls is plaguing the site of a proposed business park. Experts have waged war on Japanese Knotweed growing on land in Tanhouse Lane. Developers The Forward Partnership feared plans to build light industrial
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Man attacked with knife after car smash
A CRASH victim was slashed with a Stanley knife and robbed by a man who deliberately drove into his car in daylight. The 19-year-old was left 'extremely shaken' and with marks on his face after being threatened by an armed man demanding cash. "It's unbelievable
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Lewis heads for World Championships
YOUNG golf prospect Lewis George stakes his claim to be the World's number one nine-year-old, next month. After making huge wages on our shores, the Wistaston lad goes international when he tees off against the creme de la crme of his age group in July
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Doms blues for Last Orders
CARLSBERG UK Open League Division 3 team Last Orders Inn have gained an unwanted dominoes record. In the last four weeks they have had a bye and have been whitewashed on three occasions. Premier Darts leading pair Pioneers Club and Delamere remain separated
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The joy of six
HASLINGTON picked up the victory they needed with a six-wicket success at home to Hanford. Professional Sohail Tanvir picked up 5-45 and with Mohammed Ali chipping in 3-13, the visitors were blown away in some style, last Saturday. In fact extras top
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Paulsen is key
NANTWICH made sure of no further embarrassment with a comprehensive win over Bramhall. Is that a Jekyll and Hyde performance or what? The Dabbers hit back from a disastrous defeat against Toft by beating their replacements at the foot of the ECB Premier
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Feted to be a big success in Wistaston
MORE than 1,000 people turned out for the annual Wistaston fete at the weekend. Organisers from Wistaston Community Council were delighted with the glorious sunshine which drew people to the fete in their droves on Saturday. Families took part in numerous
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College garden attracts Cherie Blair's attention
CHERIE Blair visited Reaseheath College's 'healthy eating' garden for children after it won the top award at the prestigious BBC Gardener's World Live 2006 show. The PM's wife was one of many celebrities to be wowed by 'The Plot', which featured an innovative
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Always the bridesmaid
HERE we go again, another season that looks as if we are to be bridesmaid and not a bride. Paul Cullen says that his team are letting Lee Briers do all the work and he is correct in 90 per cent of his statement. If all the players who believe that they
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Why pink eye cries
NOW that the pink eye mural is going to have advertising signs over it, I would like to have the opportunity to say how I feel, as the artist, about the demise of this landmark. Over the years it has become a talking point for visitors and locals alike
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Real stars
WITH regards to the Starlight Walk on June 16, my friend Arlene and I would like to thank the organisers and especially the marshals who supported and encouraged us on our 13-mile walk. The last four miles were hard going but the marshals uplifted us;
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No problems for decades
ON Sunday, my friends and I were shocked to find that at Risley Independent Methodist Church, we would not be walking along Fearnhead Lane on Padgate Walking Day as normal. Why? Because the police force have refused to marshal us. Instead we will be walking
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Why do it at weekends?
ONCE again this weekend the residents of Sankey Bridges and Great Sankey have had to endure the obnoxious stenches of United Utilities sewerage treatment works. In the past we have had all manner of excuses as to why the smells came. We have had deodorisers
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If we were of another faith this would be discrimination
As an active member of Grappenhall Independent Methodist Church, I am angry and very disappointed at the decision by Warrington Borough Council to end the tradition of Grappenhall Walking Day for what are claimed to be "budgetary reasons". Our church
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Jones stays cool for the league leaders
SWAN top Division A of the Earlestown Summer Darts League. That is thanks to Ste Jones' 21-dart victory over Jeff Pierce handing Swan a 5-4 success against St Davids this week. Swan, who also had impressive performances from Doug Smith in 21 and Ste Branagan
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Earlestown impress in win
EARLESTOWN took on high-flying Worsley and produced an impressive victory in the Southport and District Cricket League. Earlestown won the toss and put Worsley into bat. Andy MaClaren produced a fine opening spell, taking 3 for 7, and at one point Worsley
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What about 'tea' time?
FARCICAL circumstances worked against Newton Cricket Club at Ainsdale on Saturday and they lost the Liverpool and District Competition confrontation. Newton never really got going in the field as Ainsdale racked up 200 runs for the loss of only three
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Adrenalin junkie aiming to shine in next year's TT race
NEWTON racer Peter Alton is hoping to challenge for victory at next year's TT meeting on the Isle of Man after finishing seventh in this year's sidecar B race. The 43-year-old, who owns the race company OTC, recently competed in his sixth TT race and,
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Stretton held to home draw
STRETTON drew at home to Holmes Chapel in Meller Braggins Cheshire Cricket League Division Three on Saturday. Promising youngsters Toby Mullins and Richard Lyons featured in Stretton's bowling attack but it was old head Ben Clissold who did the damage
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Appleton clash all square
A THRILLING clash between Appleton and Frodsham cricket teams ended in a draw. Pete Worrall's four wickets in seven balls left Frodsham hanging on with nine men down as they chased Appleton's 230 for 6 declared. Appleton could not take the last wicket
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Hughes makes a century as Warrington beat Brooklands
WARRINGTON clinched victory at Brooklands in the Cheshire County Cricket League Second Division on Saturday. Warrington posted a commanding 285 for 6 in their innings, with Hughes making a career best total of 133. His second-wicket partnership of 135
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Eight wins in a row
RYLANDS cricket team swept to their eighth successive league win at Rostherne on Saturday and will face a big test this weekend. They won by five wickets with five balls to spare to maintain a 31-point lead at the top of Cheshire Building Society Cricket
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On your bike!
CREWE and Nantwich residents are being urged to get on their bikes in a campaign to help ease traffic congestion on South Cheshire's road network. The borough council's shadow environment spokesman Roy Cartlidge is calling for a 'cycling revolution' to
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Facing years behind bars
A CREWE man faces years behind bars after he was convicted of causing a devastating car crash which killed two young fathers. Ioan Harding, aged 21, of Ford Lane was told that a lengthy prison sentence is inevitable after he was found guilty of causing
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Glancu guide to Warrington sport
Bowls Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association Red Line Recruitment Monday League results: Section A: St Oswalds A (12) 248 Bulls Head A (2) 177, Grapes Inn (10) 220 Monk Sports (4) 206, Grange A (11) 238 Tetley A (3) 181, Brooklands A (5) 197
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Nicholls sixth spot
STOCKTON Heath shot put star John Nicholls finished sixth in the North of England Championships in Manchester. The 40-year-old threw 14.52m while representing Sale Harriers at SportCity, while Culcheth's Roger Bate was seventh in the hammer with a distance
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Biker third in class
WARRINGTON biker Gareth Glynn remains in fourth position in the British Superbike Cup standings after finishing third in his class at Snetterton. Glynn crossed the line in 20th spot overall.
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A chip off the old block
THE son of one of Warrington Wolves' all-time great try scorers is carrying on the family tradition of representing his country. Rylands half back Chris Forster is one of four Warringtonians to be selected for the Ireland Students squad which will compete
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Big day for rose queen Hannah
The Latchford Rose Queen Festival will be taking place this weekend. The day will see this year's rose queen, six-year-old Hannah Harris, crowned by Anne Lucas at 1.30 pm. The event will take place at Christ Church, with the crowning taking place on the
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Sports digest
Waddington wins the main event STOCKTON Heath Women's Bowls Club's Chairman's Main was won by S Waddington. She defeated P Mannion in the final, while the losing semi finalists were H Bonser and M Powell. The club's Marion Massey Memorial Bowl was secured
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Bowls team's good start
WARRINGTON Borough bowls team made a successful start to their Federation League campaign on Sunday with a 19-13 victory over Middleton. Grange's Alan Warburton was the home team's man of the match at Hollins Park with a 21-7 victory, closely followed
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Netball team reach semi finals of All England Plate
WARRINGTON Netball League team Imagine 8 have reached the semi finals of the All England Challenge Plate. Imagine 8, formerly known as Engineering Services, booked their place in Sunday's semi final at Cobham Netball Club in Surrey thanks to a 34-27 quarter-final
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Silo proposal
A PLANNING application for a silo in Westy has been submitted to Warrington Borough Council. The proposed silo would also include a support structure and materials, as well as handling equipment at Novelis Limited, Latchford Locks Works.
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On the road to glory?
CAR boot sale organiser Simon Gleave is inviting his customers to enjoy a special World Cup welcome this summer. The England fan has painted the pedestrian crossing at his Winwick site, opposite B&Q Warehouse, red and white for the duration of the
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Surgery
WESTBROOK councillors David Earl and Bernard Long will host an open surgery from 11am to 12pm this Saturday at Westbrook Library.
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Parcel hoax warning
POLICE are warning residents in Burtonwood to be careful of a hoax letter being pushed through their letterboxes. The card claims that a parcel company, PDS, was unable to deliver a package and asks them to call a hotline number. Calls to this number
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Be a sport at the barbecue
WINWICK Primary School is promising excellent food and entertainment this Saturday at its summer barbecue and sports auction. And Warrington Wolves mascot Wolfie will also be on hand for some summer fun. Rachel Browne, Winwick PTFA member, said: "The
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Bingo - a great gala!
ST OSWALD'S Church and Winwick Primary School are holding a joint summer gala this Saturday in the church hall and grounds. There will be stalls, tombola and games to test your skill and try your luck and pirate teddies will be walking the plank from
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Traffic delays
Drivers are being warned of possible delays and diversions with the closure of Grange Avenue in Westy. The road will be closed for a stretch of 60 metres from Monday, July 3, and is expected to stay closed for four weeks. The alternative route for drivers
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Plans for a drug treatment centre
Warrington Drugs Action Team has put forward proposals for a drug treatment and life skills base. The planning application has been submitted to Warrington Borough Council for the centre, which would be based at Empire Court, Winmarleigh Street.
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Cash boost for carnival
This year's Howley Carnival has received a major boost thanks to a grant from the National Lottery. The organisation's Awards For All has handed more than £1,100 to the Howley Carnival Association to help with improvements to make this year's festival
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Old 'beating' tradition is revived
AN ancient tradition was revived by a group of adventurous walkers who took part in Beating The Bounds of Latchford. The event was organised by the chairman of Latchford Forum, Alderman John Taylor, with the help of the Ranger Service who led the walk
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Calling all road runners!
ENTRY forms for the Warrington Road Runners 10km race are available from Woolston Park ranger centre or by calling Mark Mollay on 243993 or by visiting warringtonroadrunners.co.uk The annual race through Woolston Park and surrounding areas takes place
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Native trees
FIND out about the wealth of folklore surrounding our native trees on a walk along the brook and through the meadows and woodland of Woolston Park next Wednesday, June 28, from 7pm until 8.30pm.
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Objections
ANY objections to a proposed disabled parking space on the north side of Alder Lane, Orford, and two spaces on the south side of Leonard Street must be made by July 6. Representations must be made in writing, specifying the grounds they are made on, and
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Packing up to help others
IT might not be the shirts off their backs but children at a Padgate Primary school are giving their friends across the globe the next best thing. St Oswald's RC Primary School pupils have teamed up to support a charity which provides children in Africa
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Community will keep on walking!
DESPITE a last minute spanner in the works, Padgate and Woolston Walking Day will go ahead as planned this Saturday. Only 17 days before the event, organisers received notification from Cheshire Police that it was the policy of the Association of Chief
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Can you help stop Legion from closing?
AN URGENT plea has been made to save a century-old war veterans association. Runcorn & Weston British Legion will close - unless it finds a new treasurer. "If we don't get one, there will be no Armistice parade and no poppies," warned president Joe
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Help fund allotment makeover
HOMEGROWN herbs, shrubs, climbers, vegetables and fruit plants go on sale from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, June 25, to fund improvement projects at Clifton Road allotments. A wide range of summer bedding, annuals and perennials will be available - all at low
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Moving in ... and out
TRAVELLERS camped in Sandymoor have once again attracted criticism from fed-up villagers. Up to 50 caravans reportedly parked up on land near the corner of Otterburn Street and Pitts Heath Lane late last Tuesday. One resident claimed he saw cars wheel-spinning
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'If I wasn't on bail you'd be buried in a box'
TWO friends who beat up a vulnerable man and held a carving knife to his wrists have been convicted of assault. Neil Young, 31, was found guilty of causing actual bodily harm to 23-year-old Lee Pape and intimidating him into not telling the police. Co-defendant
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Five carp in 30 minutes
THANKFULLY the spate of large bream deaths on Shakerley Mere seems to have abated. The incident was a significant one and was a downside to the glorious weather we have been enjoying. Whitley Pool has been fishing particularly well and its full spectrum
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16lbs wins junior match
THE start of the season on Warrington Anglers' Association's rivers was a bit of a let down. Most of the rivers are in need of some fresh water to give them a good flush through. Des Boyd spent Saturday on the Dee with little success mainly due to low
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Late miss cruel on Briers as Wakefield stun Wolves
Warrington Wolves 16 Wakefield T Wildcats 17 THE Halliwell Jones Stadium fell silent at approximately 4.30pm on Sunday. Lee Briers was kicking for goal and the outcome would decide whether Wolves would win by the skin of their teeth or suffer another
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Emphasis on youth
SIMON Moran wants Wolves to produce their own players rather than relying on the transfer market. Wolves' majority shareholder has played a key role in luring several big-money signings, including Adrian Morley and Andrew Johns, to the club in recent
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Cullen's fighting talk
PAUL Cullen believes Wolves need a win just as much as Wigan do at the JJB Stadium tomorrow, Friday, kick-off 8pm. Wigan are bottom of Super League and in serious relegation trouble but Wolves need a result to reduce the four-point gap to fourth spot,
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Fun run and road race
FEELING fit? The Lymm 5km road race and fun run starts at 2.30pm from Cherry Tree Primary School on Hardy Road on Saturday.
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Mothers' union event
THE Mothers' Union branch at St Peter's Church in Oughtrington hosts a coffee morning at the church hall in Stage Lane on Tuesday. Starting at 10.30am, the event gives people the chance to find out more about the Mothers' Union. It now has 3.5 million
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Worship in place of walk
IT may be a break from tradition but villagers in Grappenhall will still have reason to celebrate on Saturday. The usual walk involving folk from Grappenhall Independent Methodist Church and St Wilfrid's Church has been cancelled. It has been replaced
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Tackle a new role for club's panto season
BUDDING stars have the chance to join Lymm Rugby Club's famous Christmas pantomime. Two talent shows take place next month to give people the chance to take part in the show - and there will be plenty more besides. Simon Plumb, panto impresario, said:
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Town back in training
WARRINGTON Town FC return to training on Tuesday night in readiness for the 2006/07 UniBond League campaign, which starts in August. And the club's chiefs are inviting players of the required standard to attend the opening session. Anyone who is interested
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Painting the town pink!
THE Great Wall of China might be the only man-made structure visible from space, but on Friday night it may well have been joined by a sea of pink as 1,200 women took to the streets for St Rocco's. The first ever St Rocco's Starlight Walk proved to be
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Walking on to spread the word
THE most important day in the Orford community calendar went down a treat at the weekend, despite the elements doing their best to spoil the fun. But a few drops of rain didn't dampen the spirits of the churches and schools that took part in the 22nd
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All around the world!
A TRIP to Thelwall's Rose Queen was like a journey round the globe on Saturday. Because each of the floats that formed part of the procession in the village adopted a country for the annual event to tie in with the city theme. From Thelwall Infants to
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It's a soldier's life for Lewis
A CULCHETH soldier is looking forward to a career in the Army after passing out of one of the most elite training courses in the force. Lewis Barlow, from Severn Road, lined up alongside 69 others for the tough training course to join the paras. Only
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Follow the yellow brick road to St Roccos
THE colour of glorious sunshine was reflected in offices and schools across Warrington on Friday in support of St Rocco's Hospice. The annual Go Yellow Day has become something of a tradition in the town, with businesses holding dress down days and yellow
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Post Office on the move - 100 yards away
A POST office will be on the move next month - but not very far. Proposals to move Birchwood Post Office, currently located at 11 Dewhurst Road in the shopping centre, 100 yards away, have been given the go-ahead by Post Office bosses. The branch will
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Affordable homes 'to be bypassed'
EVELOPERS behind a scheme to build more than 100 new properties in Latchford are hoping not to have to include affordable housing provision on the site. Warrington Borough Council gave approval to a project put forward by Peel Holdings last year to build
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Objections raised over home packs
A NUMBER of Warrington companies have signed up to voice their concerns at Government proposals to transform the way we buy a home. Home Information Packs are due to be introduced in June next year. They are aimed at helping to speed up the buying and
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Call of The Wild could lead to new film event
MOVIE mania looks set to hit Birchwood next month and it could get an extended run. Housing association Frontis will be taking over Oakwood Primary School on Admirals Road for a one-night-only showing of the latest Disney film, The Wild. But if the showing
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Doorman cleared of allegation of inflicting grievous bodily harm
A PANAMA Jacks bouncer was cleared of grievous bodily harm after the judge stopped the trial. The doorman was alleged to have either deliberately or accidentally dropped a reveller so the man fell on his face when he was removed from the Bridge Street
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Warrant issued for man arrested in Portugal over drug trafficking
A WARRANT has been put out for the arrest of a company director currently in custody in Portugal but wanted in connection with a number of offences in Warrington. John Radford, aged 36, from Knightsbridge Court, Palmyra Square, is listed as a director
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Water to be shut off overnight
THOUSANDS of homes in Warrington will have to do without water next Wednesday night when the mains are switched off. United Utilities engineers are carrying out improvements to the water mains - but most customers will be unaware as they will be tucked-up
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Lollipop lolly
THE new vending machines at Penketh Community Centre have generated £32 of income for the Parish Council in their first three weeks of operation.
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Meeting change
A PUBLIC meeting with the police in Penketh has now been merged with a similar meeting. The joint meeting will take place on June 26 - not July 10.
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Bag snatch foiled
POLICE are hunting a handbag thief who left empty-handed when his victim fought back. The attempted robbery took place when a woman was walking along Padgate Lane next to the train station at about 5pm on June 7. Cheshire police say she was followed along
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Police need help from Polish community
POLICE are appealing for help from the Polish community in Warrington to solve an alleged blackmailing plot. Dawid Grzywaczewski, aged 22, and Mariuz Zaustowicsz, aged 21, both Polish nationals living in the town, have already appeared in court to face
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Woman sexually assaulted after England match
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in the aftermath of the celebrations of an England World Cup game. Three men followed the 19-year-old from Bridge Street before one of them attacked her near the Spiritualist Church, on Mersey Street. The incident happened
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My picture's on the wall at Buck House
A PENKETH gamekeeper presented a painting to the Queen for her 80th birthday. John Clarke rears pheasants for the Queen near Clitheroe in Lancashire. The 37-year-old painted a scene from the estate and gave it to her when she made a recent visit. "He
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Stuck in Turkey until you pay £12,500
A WOMAN who failed to tick the right boxes on her holiday insurance form must pay a £12,500 medical bill before she can return home from Turkey. The family of 59-year-old Pat Rowley are desperately trying to raise the cash so she can be brought back to
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High schools could close
TWO high schools could be closed as part of radical plans to transform the secondary school system. But, as part of the proposals, a new high school could be built to replace them. Warrington Borough Council has drawn up a raft of ideas after receiving
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Acting up
IT'S dirty work being an actor as members of the Pyramid's Acting Up group found out recently. Members were given realistic bloody injuries for their production of the George Orwell classic 1984. Make up students Kirstin Morley and Sarah Craig covered
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Man attacked teenage girls
TWO teenage girls were sexually assaulted by a man after he harassed them at a bus shelter in Lowton. The man, who came out of a pub, made lewd comments at the 13 and 14-year-old girls, on St Helens Road. He suggested that they perform sexual acts in
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Pair punished over Parkside
TWO Newton councillors have landed themselves in hot water for breaking council rules. Clr Neil Taylor has been suspended for a month and Clr Peter Astbury has been censured after a complaint was made to a top council watchdog. The sanctions came following
