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Two Warrington high schools could be closed as part of radical proposals to transform the secondary school system.
But, as part of the plans a new high school could be built to replace them. Warrington Borough Council has drawn up a draft of ideas after it was given more than £18m by the government to spend on education. The council says it will have to close one
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Paranormal
DISCOVER the identity of Jack the Ripper. That's just one of the mysteries to be revealed at a paranormal week preview in Widnes Library from 7pm-9pm tonight, Wednesday. An outline of topics to come at next month's event will be presented, plus two interactive
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Spinning around - the day I learned the art of pole dancing
BEHIND the blinds of a house in a quiet street in Runcorn you can find a growing band of women shedding their inhibitions and those extra pounds thanks to the help of Deb Riley. She is teaching pole dancing to women who want to shape up, build confidence
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It's time to hit the trail
A TIME trail of Nantwich's top landmarks has been unveiled in a novel new scheme to attract visitors to the town. The historical walk, which features a series of bronze plaques positioned outside buildings of interest, is the town's latest weapon to entertain
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Jemma and Jenna are Princesses
NANTWICH'S Community Princesses for 2006 are Jemma Fotheringham and Jenna Lange after the radiant pair were chosen at the annual selection night at Brine Leas High School. Ten-year-old Jemma was crowned as the Junior Community Princess while Jenna, aged
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On a mission to succeed
A WINSFORD man has sent a message home to his friends and family after he completed the latest of a series of missions in Iraq. L/Cpl Simon Lumsden, 24, has just finished his second tour of Iraq as part of the Queen's Royal Hussars and has been working
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Big Rah feeling guilty about injuries
PAUL Rauhihi has admitted that he feels he has let people down by being injured during Wolves' worst spell of the season. Rauhihi, who joined Wolves from North Queensland Cowboys at the start of the season, has only been able to make eight appearances
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Action to improve accident blackspot
AN accident blackspot in Crewe has undergone major road improvements in an effort to halt the number of casualties. The work was carried out following a flurry of traffic accidents involving people crossing the road and reports of dozens more near misses
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Paranormal
DISCOVER the identity of Jack the Ripper. That's just one of the mysteries to be revealed at a paranormal week preview in Widnes Library from 7pm-9pm tonight, Wednesday. An outline of topics to come at next month's event will be presented, plus two interactive
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I don't bee-lieve it!
BEES have taken up home in a bird box normally reserved for Blue Tits in Wilderspool. Gainsborough Road resident Colin Webb found them in his garden. The 69-year-old, a retired fork lift engineer, said: "It's very interesting to watch them. "I like the
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Outrage over pig's head at scene where policeman died in motorbike crash
A PIG'S head has been discovered among flowers laid in tribute at the spot where a policeman died. A council worker made the gruesome find as he drove by the spot where the former Warrington policeman died in a motorbike accident in Northwich. PC Tony
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Firefighters' charity ride
FIREFIGHTERS from blue watch at Warrington fire station are attempting a coast to coast cycle ride in aid of a former colleague. The seven firefighters are currently in the middle of the ride, which finishes in Newcastle tomorrow. The group is hoping
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Police seize teenagers' booze haul
POLICE seized more than 100 cans of beer from youths in Great Sankey and Penketh last weekend. They also recovered 39 litres of cider, 34 bottles of beer, and bottles of vodka and wine. And the patrol also recovered a hammer and a knife. Sergeant Chris
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If you go down to Radley Common today ...
IF you happened to venture down to Radley Common last week, you would have been in for a big surprise. For there you would have seen a family of bears enjoying lunch with their friends from Orford Park Pre-School. The nursery held a teddy bears picnic
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Taxi smash teenager dies
A TEENAGER has died a week after being involved in a fatal head-on smash on the Daresbury Expressway. Stephen Roberts, 18, died today (Monday) in hospital where he had been in intensive care following the horrific collision last Monday night. Another
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'We're not convinced'
THE exhibition of updated plans for the former Parkside colliery site has been labelled 'a smoke and mirrors PR stunt' by an angry residents organisation. Parkside Action Group (PAG) remains unconvinced by Astral Development's proposals for the Strategic
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Plant advice
REMEMBER to pop in to Newton Library today, when an expert gardener from Trebaron Garden Centre will be dishing up advice on plants and plant production. The free event is being held from 2pm until 3pm. Call the library on 01744 677885/6 or e-mail newtonlewillowslibrary
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Fears over bus cuts continue
RUMOURS that Arriva bus company will be changing the routes of its bus services and cutting out certain services in Newton are refusing to go away. Clr Tom Hargreaves, St Helens Passenger Transport Authority member, has called on the bus operator to outline
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Business chat
WOULD you like to earn some money and start your own business? Anyone can start their own business, regardless of their skills, experience or qualifications. And St Helens Chamber can help you break down any barriers that are standing in your way. If
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Grab it, bag it, bin it!
DOG owners are being urged to 'Grab it, Bag it, Bin it' during National Poop Scoop Week. The Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, has teamed up with St Helens Council to deliver the message 'pick up the poop' and help clean up public spaces
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CAB training
THE first group of information officers have just completed their training at Halton Citizens Advice Bureau. "They have done really well because many had no previous experience," said CAB chief executive Hitesh Patel.
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Time capsule
A TIME capsule buried 125 years ago beneath the chapel at Whiston Hospital has been unearthed. The sealed bottle was found after historical records indicated it was buried beneath the foundation stone. Health chiefs made the find as the £338 million redevelopment
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Stay sensible in the sun
AMBULANCE bosses are urging people to be sensible during this week's warm weather to help keep soaring emergency calls down. The service received around 200 more calls than normal on Saturday as England crashed out of the World Cup to Portugal with booze
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An earthy pursuit!
FATHER and daughter Geoff and Davina Sandberg are Willaston's newest World Champions after charming their way to glory. Geoff and Davina charmed 127 worms out of the ground to claim the World Worm Charming Championships at Willaston Primary School. It
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Crime workshop will help combat arson
NANTWICH traders are being invited to the latest in the series of crime related workshops next month. The free workshops, run by the borough council together with the Police and Fire Service, have been a valuable training aid to the area's commercial
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Taxi smash teenager dies
A TEENAGER has died a week after being involved in a fatal head-on smash on the Daresbury Expressway. Stephen Roberts, 18, died today (Monday) in hospital where he had been in intensive care following the horrific collision last Monday night. Another
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Cool way to cash in
YOUNGSTERS from Cuddington Primary School have come up with a novel way to raise money for an African charity. The Year Three and Four pupils wanted to link the last two term topics of water and Africa and suggested the class held an ice-pop sale to raise
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Toddlers attend Queen's party
TODDLERS and staff from a nursery have met the Queen at a party to celebrate her 80th birthday. Three pre-school children and three staff from the Stepping Stones Nursery in Weston were guests at the party held for individuals and businesses representing
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Dramatic appeal made by HATS
HASLINGTON Amateur Theatrical Society (HATS) is on the lookout for more adult members. More actors and, just as importantly, 'behind the scenes' help with wardrobe, props, prompting, stage construction and so on are needed. Anyone interested in joining
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Youngsters have say on playground needs
YOUNGSTERS from Crewe will be assessing local playgrounds in a project to improve disabled facilities. As part of the project, the youngsters visited the newly-refurbished Cumberland playground site and Crewe Park to check out what facilities they could
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School dinner prices to soar
SCHOOL meals in Crewe and Nantwich are to rise by ten pence to £1.75 a day from September. The price hike has been blamed on demands for a healthier diet sparked by national media focus such as the Jamie Oliver TV series. Head of catering for County Business
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Back where they belong
WESLEY Avenue Pre-School Playgroup has returned to its original school rooms at the newly-refurbished Wesley Centre in Sandbach. Staff and children at the group, in its 40th year, are 'thrilled to bits' with the new premises. Supervisor Sandra Innocent
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Friday night football
FOOTBALL-mad community support officers are hoping World Cup fever will inspire more youngsters to get on the ball. Sarah Meadowcroft and Rebecca Harris have set up free training sessions with area youth worker Lesley Jackson to give youngsters something
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Spinning around - the day I learned the art of pole dancing
BEHIND the blinds of a house in a quiet street in Runcorn you can find a growing band of women shedding their inhibitions and those extra pounds thanks to the help of Deb Riley. She is teaching pole dancing to women who want to shape up, build confidence
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Mozart is honoured
MUSICIANS and music lovers are tuning up for a concert celebrating 250 years of a classical genius. Middlewich Concert Orchestra is commemorating the anniversary of Mozart's birth with a programme dedicated to his work. Conducted by David Thomas, the
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Did PC attack suspect in raid?
A POLICE officer seriously assaulted a suspect during a drugs raid before planting evidence and then lying about it, a court has heard. PC Christopher Jude, aged 27, is standing trial at Preston Crown Court after being accused of attacking a suspected
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Don't fall for Spanish lottery scam
GREAT Sankey man Mark Copeland was sent a Spanish lottery scam letter - two days after seeing a warning about it on ITV. The 46-year-old received a letter telling him he had won around £425,000 in Euros from the 'Loteria Primitiva' - and asking him to
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Oops! How do you spell Egypt?
A RENOVATED and converted house by Palmyra Square has fallen victim to a cheap problem - poor spelling. 'Eygpt' House, which is in the correctly spelt Egypt Street, is a former solicitors' office that is now out to let as flats. Have you seen any other
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Young fire hero Louis praised
A YOUNG boy who raised the alarm when he spotted a house fire while playing outside his gran's has been praised by firefighters. Louis Davies, aged 10, prevented the blaze at a property on Bramhall Street from escalating after he spotted smoke billowing
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Date set for Winwick Street inquiry
A DATE has been fixed for the public inquiry into the huge Winwick Street development. Submissions will be heard over eight days at The Halliwell Jones Stadium from September 26. The development has already been agreed by Warrington Borough Council but
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Baby's death was a tragic accident
THE sudden death of a two-month-old boy at the centre of a police investigation was not suspicious. The inquest into baby Cameron Devey's death recorded a verdict of natural death, after detectives said it appeared to be a tragedy. Giving evidence at
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Have your say
HAVE your say at the next meeting of St Helens Council at 6.15pm on Wednesday July 12 in the Town Hall during the public question time. If you wish to ask a question contact Martin Hughes, head of administrative services on 01744 456040 or e-mail martinhughes
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Scones and strawberries
A MOUTHWATERING afternoon at All Saints Parish Church in Newton will be held on Wednesday. The church, on Crow Lane East, will be providing scones, jam, ice cream and strawberries at its strawberry tea in the Parish Hall from 2pm to 4pm. There will also
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Award recognises school's commitment to developing the arts
MILL Green School, in Newton, is celebrating after gaining an Artsmark Silver Award. The national award is presented to schools that demonstrate commitment to developing the arts - such as drama, music, design, literature, dance and sculpture. Colin Myers
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Request an alley gate
ST HELENS Council has agreed to take advantage of new powers to gate passages and alleys that are crime hot spots. The 2005 Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act introduced new provisions for councils to implement gating orders. It means the council
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Fun penalty shoot-out celebrates school's World Cup week
A WORLD Cup week at Legh Vale Primary School, in Haydock, saw youngsters improving their soccer skills and taking part in a fun penalty shoot-out competition. Other activities included designing a mascot, shirt and football boot, sampling foods from around
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Rat run 'lunatics' put lives at risk
A DOCTOR says that only good fortune has averted a tragedy on a 'rat run' used by reckless drivers. Dr Stephen Cullen works at the Bridge Street Surgery in Earlestown. The medical practitioner says 'lunatics' are tearing down Fairclough Street, which
