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Darren Jeffries
WARRINGTON-born actor Darren is better known as OB (Sam O'Brien) in Channel 4's teen soap Hollyoaks. This is his first professional acting job but during his earlier years he was always involved in school plays, and also took Drama as a GCSE.
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Pete McCarthy (1953 - 2004)
THIS best-selling author, TV and radio presenter was born in Warrington. His literary debut, McCarthy's Bar, won British Book Awards: Newcomer of the Year and was nominated for the Thomas Cook Travel Writing Award. His second book, The Road to
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George Formby Senior (1875 - 1921)
BORN in 1875 in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Cheshire, as James Booth, George started his stage career at the tender age of 13, singing in the rough pubs around Wigan. As half of The Brothers Glenray he entertained crowds but found applause turning to laughter
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Steve Donoghue (1884 - 1945)
THE Warrington-born jockey, breeder and trainer was champion jockey ten years in a row between 1914 and 1923. As well as this he won 14 classics, including six Derbys. During his illustrious career Steve was associated with taking two great horses
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Steven Arnold
ACTOR Steven was born in Warrington on 12 December 1974 and went to school at the town's Sir Thomas Botelor School. In 1991 his drama teacher there suggested he went for a part in a National Film School production called This Boy's Life and it went on
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Polly Walker
BORN in Warrington, May 19th 1966, Polly Walker began her career as a dancer but an injury at 18 forced her to change direction. She went from London's Drama Centre to the RSC, where she played small parts before graduating to roles on TV. She
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Stephen Jordan
FOOTBALLER Stephen was born in Warrington on 6 March 1982. The defender was signed to the Manchester City youth squad in 2000 and moved up into the first team in 2004. Despite rumours of a transfer, Stephen has remained at Manchester City and is
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Sue Johnston
BEST known for her roles as Sheila Grant in Brookside and Barbara Royle in The Royle Family, Sue is one of Britain's best-loved small screen actresses. Sue was born in Warrington on 7 December 1943. She trained as an actress at the Webber Douglas Academy
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Warren Brown
WARRINGTON-born Warren Brown is a multi-talented actor and sportsman. Passionate about Thai boxing, his years of hard training paid off after he was twice crowned World Thai Boxing Champion. Warren even won a bout with a broken leg. He also scooped
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Chris Evans
BORN on April Fools day, 1966, in Warrington, Chris' creative and entrepreneurial zeal emerged at an early age when he ran the local newsagents and set up his own kiss-o-gram and Private Detective agencies. Chris started his broadcasting career at
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Pete Waterman
THE pop svengali was born in Coventry in 1947 but now lives in Warrington. During his career he has racked up more than 22 number one hits and introduced the likes of Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Rick Astley and Steps to the world of music. Pete
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Pete Postlethwaite
WARRINGTON-born Pete Postlethwaite did not enrol in acting classes until he was 24. He was a veteran of the Royal Shakespeare Company and other acting troupes by the time he became known in the USA through his film and television roles. In 1994
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Praise for have-a-go heroes after robbery
A MYSTERY have-a-go hero grabbed a robber as he tried to flee Blockbuster video in Trident Retail Park. The shopper, who has never been identified, stopped robber Alan Currie getting away with around £660. The mystery man, who was shopping with his daughter
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Bridge census traffic chaos
FUMING motorists stuck in queues for hours blasted a second crossing census for causing gridlock throughout Halton last Thursday. Roadside surveys reduced bridge traffic to just one lane in each direction, leaving massive tailbacks through Widnes and
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Former Wolves player banned
A FORMER Warrington Wolves player has been suspended for two years after failing a drugs test. Jamie Durbin was a Wolves squad member from 2001 to 2005 and currently plays for Widnes Vikings. The 21-year-old Widnesian was found with the banned anabolic
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New car park gives a taste of things to come ...
PART of the new Golden Square car park will be open to shoppers as of Monday next week. Temporary parking will be available on the second floor of the car park, which is currently under construction by developers Lend Lease. The temporary section, which
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Can England make an art of success?
AN artist is hoping to score with his timely portrait of a sporting icon currently heading up the England team. Lee Trantum, aged 32, of Crowe Avenue, Longford, is keeping his fingers crossed that England's current success in the World Cup will mean a
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Workers bewildered as company collapses
WORKERS have been left bewildered and angry at the collapse of a company they were told would be invested in by a new owner. Twenty five staff were made redundant when SH Foster Ltd in Woolston Grange went into administration. They believe parent company
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BURR BRINGS IN A FRESH PAIR OF HANDS
GOALKEEPER Phillip Senior has become Steve Burr's fifth signing of the summer. The former Huddersfield shot-stopper replaces Kris Rogers between the posts, who is rumoured to be leaving the club. Senior, 23, made more than 50 appearances for the League
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Road closed
THE Clifton interchange will be closed on two nights for the Weaver viaduct project. Southbound on Wednesday, July 5 from 9pm until 5am the next morning, Northbound on Thursday, July 6 between 9pm and 5am the next morning.
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Police teach children about getting drunk!
INQUISITIVE youngsters were able to feel what it is like to be drunk - without a drop of booze passing their lips! They experienced the effects alcohol can have on the brain - by wearing special simulation glasses. It was just one of a range of interactive
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Bridge census traffic chaos
FUMING motorists stuck in queues for hours blasted a second crossing census for causing gridlock throughout Halton last Thursday. Roadside surveys reduced bridge traffic to just one lane in each direction, leaving massive tailbacks through Widnes and
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Man charged over Greenalls fire
A 55-YEAR old man has today, Thursday, been charged over the Greenalls blaze. WarringtonGuardian.co.uk can exclusively reveal the Walton man has been accused of the £40 million brewery inferno. He faces charges of arson with recklessness to endanger life
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Woman's arson trial date set
A TWO-day trial has been fixed for a woman charged with arson and recklessly endangering life. Lisa Richards, aged 37, from Greyfriars Close, Fearnhead, has pleaded not guilty to committing the offence on June 4 last year. She allegedly committed the
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A major part to play
A FORMER Prime Minister paid a visit to Warrington this week and gave his views on the new leadership of the borough council. John Major, Prime Minister from 1990-1997, stopped off at a gathering of the Warrington South Conservative Association at the
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Does mineral water taste half-a-million times better than the stuff from a tap?
CAN you tell tap water from mineral water? That was the challenge we set after the Government said north west water was cleaner than ever - more than 99 per cent of tests pass quality standards. So we took to the streets to ask people if they could tell
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Development decision due
A DECISION on a public inquiry for the huge Times Square development in the town centre is due in the next two weeks. The Government is considering an inquiry into the plan for cinema, caf, bars, shops, offices and 312 residential units, as well as 420
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Police set to turn out in force for cup
MORE bobbies will be out on the town centre's streets during the World Cup. While football fans get rowdy in Germany, Warrington police will be ensuring the same does not happen here as extra officers patrol at afternoon and evening games. The move is
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Paparazzi are caught worshiping false idols at collegiate ...
HEADS turned and traffic came to a standstill on Winwick Road this week when the queen of all footballers wives paid a visit to Warrington Collegiate. It was only when paparazzi shots showed the real Mrs Beckham, aka Posh Spice, in Germany watching her
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Can you dig it?
GROWING your own fruit and vegetables is great fun! That's the message more than 300 visitors were given by a team of enthusiasts at Haddocks Wood Allotment Association. An open day on Sunday was a huge success, raising £340 for Halton Haven Hospice and
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Warrington starts to walk
WALKING day is under way - and the sun has come out to welcome thousands of people for the historic procession. The town centre has been closed off as parades make their way into town on the four main routes. Log on later today to buy Walking Day photos
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Car fire
VANDALS torched a car in Arley Drive, Ditton at 11.30am on Sunday.
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Summer fair date
COME along to a summer fair on Saturday, July 8, at All Saints Primary School in Hough Green Road, Upton, Widnes.
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Kerry Katona
OVER the years, Kerry Katona's bubbly and friendly nature has won over the affection of many Britons, and gained her a dedicated fan base. The Padgate pop princess took a break from the limelight in 2001 after three years of success with Atomic Kitten
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What's in a name?
Sometimes an awful lotsometimes nothing at all. Should you chance upon the band Cradle of Filth, for instance, you will find it to be an all-encompassing moniker. The name spills all the gen! What they sound like, look like, what albums they
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O'Farrell, John - Things Can Only Get Better
THINGS Can Only Get Better is a funny and engaging ramble through the 18 years Labour spent out of power before 1997, as told by comedy writer and party activist John O'Farrell. O'Farrell has written for shows like Spitting Image and Have I Got News
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Thank You For Smoking (Cert 15) Cinema Review
TAKE a long drag, inhale and sit: this is one film you will want to savour. This somewhat sarcastic film takes a look at the world of a tobacco spin doctor who is trying to justify his job to a young son living in an anti-smoking world. But, smokers
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Underworld Evolution (Cert 18) DVD Review
THE war between vampires and lycans (werewolves) rages on in this second helping of Underworld action. Vampire Selene (Kate Beckinsale) is on the run with her vamp-wolf hybrid lover Michael (Scott Speedman) after killing one of the world's oldest toothy
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The end of a perfect day
THE end of another action-packed day is in sight for Jack Bauer in '24' (Sky One), with the final two episodes of this series being shown on Sunday. At last he might be able to eat, drink, sleep and go to the toilet like an ordinary human being.
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Can you Believe it?
WHAT with all the death, drama, secrets and lies in soapland, it is no wonder that characters go searching for something to believe in, and if ever there was a bonkers storyline for scriptwriters to be creative with, it's that of the wicked cult. Most
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Not every sports nut at the Warrington Guardian has spent every spare second watching World Cup football over the past fortnight.
And I'm surely not the only one who can become bored with game after game, night after night - although I have kept a closer eye on proceedings during this week's knockout stages, which I have found far more interesting. Let's face it, you have to
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My bags are packed and I'm off.
Don't get too excited though, I will be coming back after taking in a game at the World Cup in Germany. When it came to selecting a game to attend, Ukraine versus Tunisia in Berlin tomorrow, Friday, was the obvious choice - or at least it was once
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Big bother?
THE council fatcats have got the cream-as Creamfields was given the go ahead by Halton Borough Council. Warrington's neighbouring authority will net £24,000 from the licence and in all probability a lot more money. The arduous hearing lasted almost
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Who's watching big brother?
WHO watches the people in charge? That is what the row on council scrutiny boards is all about. It is fine for new board members of the ruling Lib-Dem/Tory alliance to want to gain experience - but not if the price that is paid is people on scrutiny
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Big brother is watching
GETTING your hands on cut price DVDs is a crime if they are pirated copies. Copyright piracy comes with a penalty. David Smallbone was sentence to eight months in jail after netting around £70,000 for illegally copying dvds and computer games - a small
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Just like inbreeding among the upper classes and a fondness for cheap lager, the honours system could only continue to thrive in Britain.
Twice a year whole reams of the great and good, and the odd dinner lady, are published to celebrate another royal birthday or reward Tony Blair's pals for greasing Labour's wheels. And for what? It's just the kind of bowing, scraping, forelock-tugging
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Make yourself Be Heard
DO you ever feel you don't have a voice? That you could make a difference but nobody gives you the chance? Be Heard is a young persons' reference group based at Connexions that is there so you can let Connexions know what is good about their service
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Threat of guns in hands of youths
EASY access of young people to guns has become a big threat to society. Several gun attacks concerning young people, as with the deaths of Kally Gilligan, aged 15, and Joshua Zephiniah, aged 18, in Manchester, and the unsolved mystery of how Joshua
