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Hull Kingston Rovers
Super League XI Craven Park: Rovers 40 Wolves 36 (CC) Super League XII Halliwell Jones: Wolves 30 Rovers 12 Halliwell Jones: Wolves 38 Rovers 10 (CC) Craven Park: Rovers 20 Wolves 60 Home record P - 2 W - 2 L - 0 D - 0 F - 68 A - 22
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Catalans Dragons
Super League XI Halliwell Jones: Wolves 26 Dragons 28 Stade Aime Giral: Dragons 16 Wolves 44 Super League XII Stade Gilbert Brutus: Dragons 27 Wolves 16 Stade Gilbert Brutus: Dragons 24 Wolves 22 Halliwell Jones: Wolves 22 Dragons 18 Home record
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Bradford Bulls
Super League I Odsal: Bulls 36 Wolves 14 Wilderspool: Wolves 20 Bulls 32 Super League II Odsal: Bulls 58 Wolves 20 Wilderspool: Wolves 14 Bulls 38 Super League III Wilderspool: Wolves 28 Bulls 10 Odsal: Bulls 36 Wolves 8 Super League
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Castleford Tigers
Super League I Wilderspool: Wolves 22 Tigers 17 Wheldon Road: Tigers 24 Wolves 38 Super League II Wheldon Road: Tigers 8 Wolves 24 Wilderspool: Wolves 22 Tigers 14 Super League III Wilderspool: Wolves 33 Tigers 18 Cardiff RUFC: Tigers 23 Wolves
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It's show time!
THERE was a dramatic buzz in the air at Northwich Memorial Hall as the ninth annual Rose Bowl Awards unfolded on Saturday night. The cream of amateur dramatic talent in mid Cheshire was honoured in the prestigious ceremony attended by dignitaries and
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MEP calls for bridge safety
A RAILWAY bridge in Runcorn has been listed in the top 20 of the most struck railway bridges in the north west. Halton MEP Chris Davies is campaigning for safety equipment to be fitted to the bridge which would help to reduce the chance of further crashes
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Party time
A CHEESE and wine party takes place tomorrow, Friday to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind. The evening starts at 7.30pm at 35 Lindfield Close in Moore.
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It's show time!
THERE was a dramatic buzz in the air at Northwich Memorial Hall as the ninth annual Rose Bowl Awards unfolded on Saturday night. The cream of amateur dramatic talent in mid Cheshire was honoured in the prestigious ceremony attended by dignitaries and
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Jobs lost
WIDNES Dry Cleaners has folded in Albert Road, with the loss of three jobs. A machine broke down and proved too costly to replace, say staff. "I will really miss it," said one disappointed customer. "They offered a brilliant service, four items cleaned
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Former Wolves star's drugs ban
FORMER Wolves player Jamie Durbin has been suspended for two years after failing a drugs test. The 21-year-old Widnes Vikings star was found with the banned anabolic steroid Stanozolo in his system following a test in March. However it does clearly state
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Police deserve praise
I WOULD just like to say what a really good idea the cut out comment card is by Knutsford Police, as featured in the Knutsford Guardian today. I wondered what I could enter, and am pleased to say I can't think of anything at all. I don't want to tempt
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Good sale
WE would like to thank everyone who came and supported our fundraising sale last Saturday towards the cost of our World Challenge expedition to India next year. Between us, we raised nearly £400, which is a good start though we still have quite a way
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Manager's lead role
KNUTSFORD Football Club's first team manager Stuart Dow has been selected by the Mid-Cheshire League as manager of its Representative XI. The job, which Stuart will combine with his Knutsford role, involves selecting and running the league team in games
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Let's dance! And still together 50 years on
WHEN their eyes met across the crowded dance floor of the Bell Hall on Orford Lane more than half a century ago, Winifred and Derek Taylor knew they'd be together forever. Derek, a stonemason, asked 17-year-old Winifred for a dance and the rest, as they
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Nine out of 10 people want Creamfields festival at Daresbury
A SURVEY of more than 1,000 people has shown 90 per cent support the Creamfields move to Daresbury. More than nine out of 10 people from the 1,000 questioned earlier this month in Warrington and Halton said they thought the event would be of benefit to
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Battle to help orang-utans
A FATHER and daughter from Great Sankey endured blistering heat in the jungles of Borneo to help save endangered orang-utans in the wild. Brian Gregory and his daughter, Edwina, went to Borneo in May as part of a project by Carphone Warehouse to help
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Store hit second time by machete thieves
A HAVE-a-go hero managed to stop an armed robbery at a Birchwood newsagent, but ended up getting injured himself. Martins newsagents is to install a security guard in the shop after it was attacked for the second time in 10 days on Sunday. Two masked
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Dance extravaganza!
A SUMMER extravaganza is being staged at The Brindley by a team of young dancers. The Barwell School of Dance is a company run by sisters Claire and Abby Barwell. They teach dance, ballet, tap and modern to children aged three to 16, every Saturday at
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It's show time!
THERE was a dramatic buzz in the air at Northwich Memorial Hall as the ninth annual Rose Bowl Awards unfolded on Saturday night. The cream of amateur dramatic talent in mid Cheshire was honoured in the prestigious ceremony attended by dignitaries and
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A 'sad' place - but Ferry gets thumbs up
WIDNES is a 'sad place' when it comes to building design, the author of the revised architects 'bible' has said. Richard Pollard has updated the volume of The Buildings of England which covers the town and found it to be an uninspiring place. He thinks
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Rugby players charged with affray
THREE Leigh Centurion rugby league players have again appeared before Halton magistrates charged with affray. Former Widnes academy prop Adam Bibey, 20, older brother Ricky, 24, both from Atherton, stand accused of the offence along with team-mate Jonathan
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News is good
THERE is a great excitement in the RATS 'camp'. Last week, the group received the most encouraging news possible. After four and a half months of vigorous campaigning, including a public meeting, members of the town council have announced that they are
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I am still committed to cause
I FEEL I ought to make my position quite clear with regard to my none-attendance at the public debate into compensation issues concerning the second runway at Manchester Airport on June 23. The reason for my absence is due to commitments I had already
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We must protect town's character
AS arrangements are being finalised for the arrival of the new tenants at the Royal George development, what steps are the planning authorities taking to ensure that new businesses keep their signs and shop frontage in keeping with the style of the town
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Hopefuls learn to cope with defeat
EIGHT regular players were missing for Knutsford 2nd XI because of injuries, holidays and a Cheshire match. However, this provided a brilliant opportunity for many young players as Knutsford fought with ten men, boasting only one senior. Debutants Michael
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Villagers crash out
MOBBERLEY crashed out of the John North U17 Trophy on Wednesday evening to a strong Northwich side. The team went into bat first and were struggling on 9 for 4, with only opener Barron causing any resistance. Edwards joined him at the crease to move the
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Toft's form dips
TOFT travelled to Widnes on Saturday hoping to register their third consecutive victory and continue their march up the Premier League table. Skipper Emslie won the toss and elected to bat on another picture perfect day. The visitors got off to a steady
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Getting back to nature ...
YOUNGSTERS used the sounds of nature in a music class with a difference to create their own nature symphony. The pupils, from Halton High School, were at Oxmoor Local Nature Reserve in Manor Park as part of the project Wild About Halton, as the reserve
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A sign of the toddler times
IF you've found yourself desperate to work out what your toddler wants but can't understand one scream from another then get down to Borders. The store will be holding a free baby signing and singing taster session to introduce parents and their youngsters
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Big-hearted bowlers hit group for six! ... (£600 that is)
BOWLING fans in Rixton have been fundraising for a national charity with a very local link. Rixton with Glazebrook indoor bowling club held its annual charity cup tournament, which raised more than £600 for the Dwarf Athletic Association, set up by Callands
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Creamfields: Extra staff to be drafted in at hospital
EXTRA staff will be drafted into Warrington Hospital to cater for Creamfields. But bosses have confirmed that they will not receive any extra money to pay for it. An investigation by the Warrington Guardian has revealed that Warrington Hospital has been
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The Boss was born to run things his way
BOSSY Ben the dog needs a new home - and a strong owner. The six-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier is at Warrington Animal Welfare. A spokesman for the charity said: "Ben is a very bossy dog. I don't mean aggressive, and I don't mean bad or naughty.
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'Albert always spoke the truth'
THE people of Warrington have lost one of their most committed councillors, after former Mayor Albert Clemow died at the weekend. Clr Clemow, aged 67, had just started a family holiday in Wales when he died from suspected heart problems. The Poulton north
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Mayor rides in for environment
MAYORESS Linda Dirir cycled to the Town Hall from Penketh to promote National Cycling Week. She made the three-mile journey in '10 to 15' minutes with husband and Mayoral consort, Allin Dirir. "It was brilliant," said Clr Dirir. "The best bit was the
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Former Wolves star's drugs ban
FORMER Wolves player Jamie Durbin has been suspended for two years after failing a drugs test. The 21-year-old Widnes Vikings star was found with the banned anabolic steroid Stanozolo in his system following a test in March. However it does clearly state
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Warning over drink driving
A POLICE officer has warned against the dangers of drink driving at the inquest of a man who died on a Warrington road. PC Mark Pine, who investigated the accident on Birchwood Way, on December 21 last year, said while it wasn't clear how Jeffrey
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Harlequins
Super League I Wilderspool: Wolves 28 Broncos 24 The Stoop: Broncos 20 Wolves 13 Super League II Wilderspool: Wolves 18 Broncos 38 The Valley: Broncos 30 Wolves 6 Super League III The Stoop: Broncos 14 Wolves 4 Wilderspool: Wolves 14 Broncos
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PART 23: Hesford, Johnson and Bishop break Wire records
WARRINGTON's 1986 Premiership Trophy triumph over Halifax was the perfect tonic for Tony Barrow's first full season in charge. And it was the first campaign of the eighties that Warrington had gone into without the services of record-breaking goal
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PART 24: A game in turmoil as news of Sky's Super League hits home with fans
BRIAN Johnson's honeymoon period at the helm of Warrington Rugby League Club ended after two years. No more trophies followed and league form suffered while finance was not available to match the kind of £440,000 transfer fee Wigan paid out to Widnes
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Part 22: Best final In History?
KEVIN Ashcroft certainly knew how to get the best out of his giant Wire forward Bob Eccles. The front or second rower scored a staggering 37 tries in Ashcroft's first full season in charge 1982/83. His 22 tries in the Slalom Lager Championship were
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PART 21: Life after Alex was not so bad
NOTHING went right for Alex Murphy and his Warrington players in 1975/76. The four-trophy haul of two seasons past seemed light years away. They finished 10th in the league and crashed out of the Lancashire Cup and the BBC2 Floodlit Trophy competitions
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PART 20: The wonder of Murphy's magic
ALEX Murphy made a try-scoring debut as player coach for Wire in 1971. Murphy, still on a high after steering Leigh to Challenge Cup glory three months earlier, also banged over a goal and drop goal as Wire knocked Whitehaven out of the Lancashire
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PART 19: Bye, bye Bevan … Hello Murphy
BRIAN Bevan's remarkable Warrington career came to an end in Ernie Ashcroft's first season as coach. And the Australian flyer scored his 740th try in his 620th game to say a fond farewell to the Wire fans who were still a gaze in awe of the great
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PART 18: Ashcroft to follow footsteps of Kiwi
CES Mountford came through his Wilderspool transition period by bringing further glory to the club in 1959/60. It ended a lull of four seasons without silverware, something Warrington fans were not used to after they had previously bagged 11 trophies
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PART 17: End of the Road
WIRE'S magnificent successes of the early 1950s came to a sudden stop in 1956/57. It turned into a transformation period for Warrington with many top names drawing to a close their Wire careers. Full back or half back Eric Frodsham took no part
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PART 16: Tenth trophy in eight seasons
WARRINGTON secured the league championship for the second successive season in 1954/55. It was a Brian Bevan try and two Harry Bath goals that secured the 7-3 victory over Oldham in the Championship final at Maine Road with 49,434 watching the game
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PART 15: Mountford's marauders
THE club's 1953/54 season was one not to be forgotten. Ces Mountford's heroes scorched to a fantastic treble. It was the first time Warrington had achieved cup success in the same season as winning the league Championship and the Lancashire League
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PART 14: The Bevan and Bath super show
A STAGGERING 740 tries in his Wire career, 66 in just one season that was the phenomenon that was Brian Bevan. The try-scoring machine bagged his season's club record of 66 in 1952/53 but the disappointing aspect was that such an unequalled rate was
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PART 13: Brockbank bowed out after 15 years
IT was only right that in the highly successful Wire era of 1947 to 1955 that the club's stars should figure on the international scene. Prop Jimmy Featherstone and second rower Bob Ryan made the Great Britain tour Down Under in 1950 to become the
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PART 12: Wire's first success at Wembley came in 1950
EXPECTATION was high from the current champions in 1948/49 and Warrington did not let their fans down. The team won the Lancashire League, on the back of 19 straight wins at the start of the season, finished runners-up to Wigan in the Lancashire Cup
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PART 11: We are the champions!
WHEN Warrington got off to a bad start to their 1947/48 season, the club's ambitious officials decided to do something about it. Chairman J. S. Tilling and his directors swooped for Warrington-born Harold 'Moggy' Palin from Swinton and wasted no time
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PART 10: Standing ovation for reserve team trialist
FOR the second time, war brought a halt to Rugby League championship action. Only friendlies were played during World War Two, 1939 to 1945. Wilderspool was commandeered for storage space and many Wire stars guested for other clubs during this period
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PART NINE: 31,000 at Wilderspool
THE mid-1930's was Warrington Rugby League Club's most successful period to date. After a first Wembley Challenge Cup final appearance in 1933, came Championship runners-up spots in 1934/35 and 1936/37 plus a Challenge Cup final defeat to Leeds in
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PART EIGHT: Wembley wonders
A MOVEMENT began late in 1928 which was to have far reaching and amazingly successful repercussions for the game of Rugby League. Council members began to search for a permanent home for the great showpiece, the Challenge Cup final. Attendances
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PART SEVEN: Ryder's troops so close yet so far
WHEN the outdated and parochial title Northern Union was replaced by Rugby League in 1922 the game was well and truly on its way. And the sport was becoming much more organised at supporter level. A new west perimeter wall and turnstiles were built
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PART SIX: Good Fridays were bad for Arthur
AS the professional game grew in Warrington, so did the works' competition of the Northern Union code. Just before World War One there were a staggering 48 teams in the town's works' competition a record! 1919 brought the resumption of fixtures
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Huddersfield Giants
Super League III McAlpine: Giants 28 Wolves 6 Wilderspool: Wolves 36 Giants 8 Super League IV Wilderspool: Wolves 48 Giants 16 McAlpine: Giants 12 Wolves 40 Super League V McAlpine: Huddersfield-Sheffield Giants 28 Wolves 38 Wilderspool: Wolves
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PART FIVE: Britain's amazing battle brigade clinch Test series
THE years building up to World War One were eventful for Warrington and the Northern Union as a whole. The players at Warrington were in dispute again and were on strike for the second time in the club's history in 1913/14. Club officials were being
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PART FOUR: Town's Aussie import trend started in 1909
AUSTRALIA made history with their first tour of Great Britain in 1908. They played Warrington twice, losing 10-3 in November and drawing 8-8 in February, 1909. Australia met the Northern Union in the first Test at Park Royal, London, on December
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PART THREE: Warrington major players in shaping the modern game
THE success of the northern rugby breakaway was reflected in the 98-club league membership only three years after foundation. Once professionalism had been adopted Northern Rugby Football Union players began to reap the rewards. Northern Union players
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PART TWO: Players striked for a pay rise one month after historic split
THE first season of the Northern Rugby Football Union was described by Warrington secretary, J. E. Warren, as 'the most remarkable in the history of the club.' His comments were made in the club's annual report at the end of the historic 1895/96 campaign
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PART ONE: Warrington joined the split in response to the people's demands
A HUNDRED years on from the revolutionary rugby split the world game underwent dramatic changes again. It seemed quite ironic that the centenary 1995 year planned for Rugby League to look back in celebration was turned on its head with the advent of
