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Winning a piece of history
ENGLAND might not have won the World Cup but a Runcorn resident has won a piece of football history. A shirt, signed by legends David Beckham, Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney and the senior England squad on the eve of a 2006 World Cup qualifying game against
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Paulsen shines
IN-FORM Nantwich came close to an upset at ECB Premier leaders Hyde. The Dabbers have been on a roll of late and almost capped it against one of the division's big guns, last Saturday. Closing 24 runs short with two wickets intact, a draw still indicates
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Rubbish fire
RUBBISH caught fire in the garden of a house being renovated in Irwell Street, West Bank, Widnes, last Wednesday afternoon.
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Big spring clean
A BIG spring clean is set to help West Bank blossom in this year's Britain in Bloom competition. Toddlers teamed up with rugby players and residents to give the promenade and streets a clean sweep. Free skips were available for people to get rid of bulky
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Nags pull off shock win
THE Third Round of the Carlsberg UK Crewe Open League Summer Team Knockout competition provided a real shock. Premiership side Flying Lady A were defeated by Second Division outsiders Nags Head B in a closely fought contest which was decided on the final
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Weston lose run fest
WESTON lost out in a high-scoring affair at Silverdale. In-form Saad Wasim got the century he deserved last week as a total of 240 didn't look half bad, last Saturday. Wrong, the hosts made relatively light work of it. The reliable duo of opener Mike
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An insult to worthy recipients
PETE Magill has the right to disagree with the honours system (Straight Talking, June 29) but I do not think that he has the right to denigrate those whose MBE is their reward - not for 'boot-licking, grovelling nor forelock-tugging' but for lives of
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Let's get behind Cullen's men
Warrington's 2006 Super League season has been highly disappointing by any standards. But with four forwards still unavailable through long-term injuries, surely now is the time to get behind Paul Cullen and the team, in particular for the sake of the
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Police missed motorist's offence
YESTERDAY I was sitting at the set of traffic lights by Yates's Wine Lodge in Warrington town centre. I had a police van behind me; the driver in the car in front of me was on the phone. He/she was obviously too engrossed in the phone call to notice that
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Crewe FC looking to mount promotion bid
CREWE FC will be looking to go one better with the big kick-off only five weeks away. After just missing out on promotion last season, a top two finish is sure to be the target for 2006/07. Ian O'Reilly's boys were back in training this week as they gear
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Comments are hot air and steam
REGARDING Points of View, June 25, ('On yer bike'). Yet again Patrick Mullee has to have a go at people who are elected onto local councils, be it borough or parish, remembering of course that he resigned as a parish councillor. He has used these pages
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Well done to organisers of Walking Day
AS a participant in last Friday's sponsored walk in aid of St Rocco's, I would like to say a big thank you to the organisers and marshals for making the event run so smoothly, and a special thank you to the Pink Ladies taxi service who gave a free lift
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Thank you for your honesty
Through the local paper I would like to thank the gentleman who, on Saturday evening, returned my camera, money, and driving licence that I lost on the evening before in Stockton Heath. Alas, I was too shocked to ask him his name. Many, many thanks for
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Three cheers for Cheerbrook Farm
A NANTWICH farm shop specialising in local produce has been named as Farm Retailer of the Year at the National Farming Awards. Cheerbrook Farm was presented with the national title at a special ceremony in London last week. Owners Andrew and Sarah Shufflebotham
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It's almost time for the fun to begin
A PARADE led by the Community Princesses will launch Nantwich '06 Family Fun Day on what promises to be a fantastic extravaganza of entertainment at Barony Park this Saturday, July 8. The parade, involving a number of schools and community groups, will
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The best will get even better
A MULTI-MILLION pound investment programme for Nantwich's Reaseheath College has been given the green light from council chiefs. Three separate applications to improve and expand the agricultural college have been approved by planning bosses, with a fourth
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Great action topped off with a 15lb mirror carp
RONNIE Boardman enjoyed a day of great sport on Newton Angling Association waters. He had five tench to 4lbs plus a large number of roach, rudd and perch at Sankey Canal's Penkford Bridge section in a morning session. Then in the evening he went to Yew
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Junior side defeat Poynton
WARRINGTON'S under 13s cricket team returned to winning ways with a six-wicket victory over Poynton. Jardine took 3 for 18 as Poynton were restricted to 117 for 9 and Warrington then reached the target thanks to contributions from Gratten, 25, Waldron
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Team spirit reaps rewards for Warrington at Mobberley
WARRINGTON'S team spirit reaped rewards in the Cheshire County Cricket League Second Division at Mobberley on Saturday. The Walton Lea men set Mobberley a competitive 228 for 8 but the home side were not up to the challenge. Warrington showed togetherness
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Grange remain unbeaten ahead of tussle with Appleton
GRANGE Cricket Club's first XI remain unbeaten going into Saturday's home 'derby' with Appleton. A fine display of determination from D Robertson, who was not out with 10, earned under-strength Grange a small share of the spoils from their Cheshire Building
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Fairbrother victorious in Grappers' anniversary match
FORMER England international cricketer Neil Fairbrother made a special appearance in Grappenhall's 125th anniversary match on Sunday. Left-handed batsman Fairbrother, who started his career at Grappenhall and went to play for Lancashire and his country
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Will Jennie make a lasting impression?
CREWE teenager Jennie Corner has joined the Big Brother show on national television, becoming the youngest person inside the famous house. Jennie, 18, of Valley Road, this week joined the main part of the show after first spending time in a 'secret' house
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Row boils up over swimming facilities
A POLITICAL row has erupted over the future of swimming facilities in Crewe. Labour councillors have slammed Tory proposals to replace the ageing Crewe pool with a new facility, in a partnership between the local authority and Manchester Metropolitan
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Sports digest
Juliet's joy at transplant medal A LYMM woman won one of 21 British medals at the second Chinese Transplant Games. Kidney transplant athlete Juliet Harris won a bronze in badminton and also demonstrated successful organ donation from living family donors
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Imagine netball team in national final
WARRINGTON'S Imagine8 netball team have reached the final of a national competition. Imagine8 defeated Surrey side Cobham 36-26 in the semi finals of the England Netball Challenge Cup Plate and will play Kent team Purley in the final in Bath on July 15
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Good sports turn out for festivities
A FESTIVAL to celebrate sport for children saw hundreds of youngsters getting active in a series of sporting challenges. The festival took place at Sir Thomas Boteler High School and saw more than 300 year six pupils from primary schools across the borough
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Cunningham off to Poland
WARRINGTON judo queen Abbie Cunningham has been selected for British judo's team to compete in the junior A tournament in Poland. Cunningham, who has recently returned from a training camp in Cuba, has been named in the over 78kg weight category for the
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Rewarding work for volunteers
WINWICK Leisure Centre was the venue for Home Start Warrington's second annual volunteer awards day. The charity recruits and trains volunteers to work with families with children in their own homes. Helen Jones, MP for Warrington North, presented certificates
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Chisnall sets the pace
WARRINGTON racing driver Chris Chisnall leads the way in class A of the post-1989 Formula Ford North West Championship after a third-placed finish at Oulton Park. Chisnall finished one place ahead of Lymm's Neil Patten, who leads the overall standings
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Extension approved
PLANS for a single storey rear extension and garage conversion have been approved with conditions for a property at 4 Ellesworth Close in Old Hall.
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Christian Circle
THE Children's Christian Circle at St Michael's Parish Church in Burtonwood meets this Sunday at 10am and on the first Sunday of each month.
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Hit the right note
YOUNG musicians interested in being part of a church music group or band should pop down to St Philip's Church in Westbrook on Sunday, July 16. The meeting and practice session at 7pm is for musicians aged 11 and older.
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Catherine makes a difference
A STUDENT hoping to teach English to underprivileged children in India is appealing for help in funding her trip. Catherine Williams, of Winsford Drive in Burtonwood, wants to take part in a three-month voluntary project in Madurai, South India. The 21
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Henderson victorious
PADGATE Trampolining Club's Dawn Henderson emerged victorious from her first competition in the north west for eight years on Sunday. Henderson took first place in the under 17s section of the Grade Five competition in Nantwich, qualifying for Grade Four
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Registration night
WOOLSTON Rovers open age amateur rugby league team have started training for the forthcoming season and will be holding a registration night at Padgate Conservative Club on July 17. Interested players will be able to complete registrations for the new
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Czech out for university captain
WARRINGTON'S Scott Fisher has been selected for the Great Britain Students rugby league team's pioneering tour of the Czech Republic. The 21-year-old from Thelwall joins the touring party leaving tomorrow, Friday, to play the first ever international
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Hitting the Mark
MARK Roughneen will again look to make an impact when Warrington Wizards entertain Featherstone Lions at Wilderspool on Saturday. Roughneen returned to the club from Blackpool Panthers last week and scored a hat-trick on his second debut for Wizards as
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Learning about child safety
SANDY Lane Sure Start Children's Centre in Orford held an open day as part of National Child Safety Week. Families were invited to attend the centre to find out how they can avoid potentially life threatening burns and scalds, both in the home and when
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Scrapbooking
A SCRAPBOOKING group will meet in Padgate Community Centre this Saturday, July 8, from 10am until 6pm. Call Helen on 07944 374442 for more details.
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Quintet strike gold
FIVE members of Warrington Rowing Club grabbed individual gold medals at Saturday's Runcorn Junior Regatta. Matt Spence and Josh Goswell both won their respective classes in the boys' junior 14 single sculls event on the River Weaver, while Bryony Ackroyd
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John's royal fillip
WOOLSTON archer John Stubbs has been buoyed ahead of his most important period of the year after receiving an MBE from the Queen. The 40-year-old wheelchair bowman is preparing for three crucial events in the space of six weeks, starting at the European
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Town to start season with familiar fixture pile-up
WARRINGTON Town will start the new UniBond League First Division campaign with four games in 10 days. The Yellows, bidding for success after a season-long battle against relegation last term, will open 2006/07 on August 19 at the Horsfall Stadium against
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Drunk teens attack school
BEDLAM broke out in Cinnamon Brow at the weekend as drunken teenagers attacked a primary school. Former ward councillor Mick Curran was alerted to reports of trouble at Cinnamon Brow Primary School on Saturday night and went to investigate. As he approached
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Kath taking the Lea-d
A FRESH image is being created for Halton Lea shopping centre with a new management team and improved facilities. A well known High Street retailer is expected to open soon, the World can exclusively reveal, paving the way for further exciting developments
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Pair injured in motorbike crash
A MOTORCYCLIST and his passenger have been seriously injured after a collision with a car. The smash happened at traffic lights at the junction of Palacefields Avenue and the Expressway slip-road during halftime of England's World Cup clash with Portugal
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Man threatens to torch self
AN AGITATED man threatened to set fire to himself and a house in Windmill Hill, Runcorn on Monday night. Police officers helped paramedics break into the property in Bridgeway East at 8.40pm. A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "Ambulance called police
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Vase champs aim to test the Alex
NANTWICH Town kick-off their pre-season at home to League One neighbours Crewe on Tuesday. Player boss Steve Davis says the Dabbers will be looking to put on a good show in front of a potential bumper crowd at Jackson Avenue. Although a traditional fixture
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Belmont Pool in top form
PERSONAL best records are falling like flies on Belmont Pool. Many Lymm Angling Club members are enjoying the fabulous form on that water and one such member, Daryl Wailes, landed 26 carp from between 8lbs and 18lbs, leaving him in high spirits and pleasantly
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Derwent a hit for grayling
ALBERT Wrench reports good sport with grayling from the Warrington Anglers' Association owned stretch of the River Derwent at Darley Abbey. He fished his favourite stick float and loose-fed bronze maggot to net several dozen fish to just over the pound
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Parish council meets
THE next meeting of Lymm Parish Council takes place this Tuesday, July 11, in the parish hall. Starting at 7.30pm, members of the public are welcome.
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Tree planted in memory
A TREE has been planted in Lymm in memory of former parish council clerk, Geoffrey Atkinson. The tree was planted at Sowbrook.
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Fun day for the family
AN open day and family fun day takes place at The Children's Adventure Farm Trust in Millington on Sunday, August 13. There will be all kinds of entertainment including a barbecue, music, falconry display, children's entertainer and sports day.
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Net closes in on crime writer
A BLOODCURDLING tale of murder could see a Lymm author win a top crime fiction award. Because The Coffin Trail has made it on to the shortlist of six for the second Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. Martin Edwards, from Lymm, won
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Childline donation
LYMM Parish Council is set to make a £100 donation to the Childline charity.
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Under 21s face Giants test after the first-team game
WOLVES' under 21s will take on Huddersfield after the Super League match between the two clubs at The Hallliwell Jones Stadium on Sunday. The Senior Academy will face Giants at 3pm after their three-match winning streak was ended with defeat at Castleford
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Grix relief at new contract
SIMON Grix is relieved to have earned a contract after fearing the worst at the start of the season. A serious ankle injury prevented him from making a single first-team appearance last season but he has established himself as a regular half back this
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Cricketers deserve credit
PUPILS from primary schools across Birchwood have been testing out their cricket skills - on each other. Birchwood High School hosted the junior cricket event. It was organised by Birchwood Community Action Team and Graham Gardiner and sponsored by Frontis
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Tournament
THE third annual Kwik Cricket tournament was held for primary schools in Culcheth last week. The event, organised by Glazebury Cricket Club, took place on Culcheth High School's all-weather pitch. A strong Newchurch Primary School team came out on top
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World Cup memories
YOUNGSTERS at Croft Primary School held a World Cup day earlier this month and got to hear from someone with first hand experience of the tournament. Roger Hunt, World Cup winner and Culcheth resident, dropped in to a school assembly to talk about how
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Gala day
IT is gala day in Glazebury this weekend. Saturday's event will be a little different than usual as there is no procession but organisers are still promising gala goers there will be as much to do as always.
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Best gardens
BUDDING horticulturists have been given a date to mark in their diary. The annual Birchwood in Bloom event is likely to take place on September 29 this year. The competition celebrates the best gardens in the area.
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Village tidy
RIXTON with Glazebrook Parish Council is organising another tidy-up-the-villages event on Thursday July 13, commencing at 7pm. Anyone wanting to get involved should meet at Glazebrook Village Green or Hollins Green Community Centre car park. Litter pickers
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Office plan is approved
A BUILDING used for storage will be converted into offices. Members of the borough council's development control committee approved the application for the property at Ramswood Nurseries, on Spring Lane, Croft. The setting of the building, located within
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Last bell for Sheila
STAFF and students at Birchwood High School are preparing to pay a fond farewell to their leading light. At the end of this academic year, Sheila Yates will be stepping down from her post as head teacher of Birchwood Community High School. Mrs Yates is
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Prison officer faces new court date
A PRISON officer's plea hearing has been adjourned. Paul Smith is charged with negligent manslaughter while working at HMP Rye Hill in Warwickshire. The 39-year-old Warrington man appeared before Northamptonshire Crown Court on Friday. He has been charged
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Who is the inspiration for Peter's artistic display of brotherly love?
THE work of a Warrington artist, inspired by the bond he shares with his late brother, has won him a place in the final of a national competition. Although Peter Trengrove never knew his brother Paul, who died aged six - two years before Peter was born
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Team makes a clean sweep
THE Warrington clean team held a litter pick in Great Sankey on Sunday, from 2pm to 4pm, from the borough boundary to The Butchers Arms in Liverpool Road. The clean team is made up of volunteers who take part in monthly litter picks. For more information
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Company director denies speeding charge
A COMPANY director has appeared in court on motoring charges on a Warrington motorway. Peter Saunders, from Nantwich, is alleged to have exceeded the 70-mile per hour speed limit on the M6 southbound on February 10 this year. The 56-year-old is accused
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DIY Mozart at Penketh High School
PENKETH High School pupils saw their own works performed by professional musicians in a special show at the Parr Hall. GCSE pupils worked with four members of the Northern Chamber Orchestra and five were selected to compose their own works for inclusion
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Parish meeting
GREAT Sankey Parish Council holds its next meeting on Wednesday, July 12, at 7.30pm, at the Tim Parry Community Centre on Wroxham Road. Penketh Parish Council holds it next meeting on Monday, July 10, at 7.30pm, at Penketh Pool and Community Centre in
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Car show
NORTH West Casual Classics car club is holding its third annual show at The Fiddlers Ferry Tavern in Penketh, on Sunday, July 9, from 12pm to 4pm.
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Man's day takes a wrong turn ...
A BUSINESSMAN blamed a bad day at work after he was found parked up on a roundabout nearly five times over the drink drive limit. David Mather, of Barbondale Close in Whittle Hall, told Warrington Magistrates' Court on Friday he had bought a bottle of
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Back of the net - youngsters show they have got the skills
PENKETH Community Primary School hosted a football tournament, jointly organised with Eagle Junior Sports Football Club to promote football in the area. Competing schools included Park Road Primary, Penketh Primary, Penketh South Primary, Evelyn Street
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Concerns are raised over station
RAIL bosses are concerned that Chapelford station will not be built, says a transport campaigner. Brian Simpson, chairman of the North West Rail Campaign, said train companies are worried about the apparent lack of progress. The station is supposed to
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When it rains, it pours ...
IT may have been the hottest few days of the year, but villagers in Lymm were left under inches of water on Sunday. The village was struck with a flash flood on Sunday evening following a violent rainstorm. Eagle Brow was left under several inches of
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Financial talks hold up Omega
FINANCIAL wrangling over who pays for road improvements is delaying the Omega decision, the Warrington Guardian understands. The developers are in talks with Warrington Borough Council over how much they will pay after the Highways Agency demanded it
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End for Brian Bevan Island?
BRIAN Bevan Island could be removed as the result of an ambitious plan to regenerate a forgotten part of Warrington town centre. Developers Maro will hold a public consultation from today, Thursday, that could see 750 homes built on the Centre Park site
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Policeman's trial stalls
THE trial of a policeman accused of assaulting a suspect during a drugs raid before planting evidence has stalled after one of the main witnesses was hospitalised. Preston Crown Court will not be hearing evidence in the case of PC Christopher Jude, aged
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Throwing history on the scrapheap
IT had stood the test of time, but now relics of the First World War have been destroyed without a word to the community that planned to preserve them. Machinery from the former industrial blacksmith at Stockton Heath Forge, which produced spades used
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More money on front line services
TOWN centre buildings projects will take a back seat to front line services, senior Conservative members of the new Lib-Dem/Tory ruling alliance have said. They think people believe too much emphasis is given to major projects when it should be given
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Come home
THERE'S a happy ending in the tale of Molly, the 12-year-old bearded collie cross, who was featured in last week's Warrington Guardian. Molly went missing after she chased after a rabbit in Sankey Valley Park while on a walk with her owner, Catherine
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Leaders in the hot seat
Do you want to speak to the bosses at Warrington Town Hall? What would you ask the leader of Warrington Borough Council given the chance? Well now you have the chance. New council leader Clr Ian Marks and deputy Clr Keith Bland will be in the Warrington
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If the chair fits ... councillors not sitting so pretty
IT has not just been a case of changing faces at Warrington Borough Council of late, but musical chairs as well. Clearly, the chairs in the historic council chamber aren't musical, but they certainly have changed and eyebrows have been raised in some
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Town to start season with familiar fixture pile-up
WARRINGTON Town will start the new UniBond League First Division campaign with four games in 10 days. The Yellows, bidding for success after a season-long battle against relegation last term, will open 2006/07 on August 19 at the Horsfall Stadium against
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Kelly at the Exchange
M ATTHEW Kelly makes his debut at the Manchester Exchange Theatre this week in a new translation of an Italian comedy. The TV star will take a starring role in Mirandolina, translated by Ranjit Bolt, which includes music and songs specially composed for
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Maddock is Lancashire champion
PIERPOINT and Bryant bowler Peter Maddock became Lancashire's junior bowls champion on Sunday. He won the Lancashire Junior Merit in Wigan after defeating Warrington's rising star Matthew Gatley, aged seven, in a tense semi final and overcoming Leigh's
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Stay dry!
UNITED Utilities is urging people to stay on dry land and not be tempted to take a dip in reservoirs and quarries during the hot weather. Every year, swimmers succumb to the temptation to cool off in reservoir waters such as quarry Pennington Flash -
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Dog fees up
DOG wardens are to charge more to return lost pets to their owners. The St Helens Council service has increased the fees payable when an owner comes forward to reclaim their dog. The new fee of £55 has been attributed to an increase in kennelling fees
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Ice cream man had no licence
AN ICE cream seller was fined £50 and forced to pay almost £150 in court costs after he was found guilty of trading without a licence. Anthony Manfredi was spotted selling ice cream from a vehicle outside Lyme Street Community School. When officers from
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Parish meeting
THE next meeting of Walton Parish Council will take place tonight, Thursday, at St John's Community Church Hall, at 7.30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. If you are unable to attend, forward queries in writing to parish clerk Roy Stopford
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Slot machine plan
A STOCKTON Heath watering hole is hoping to cash in with more fruit machines. The Mulberry Tree, on London Road, has made an application to replace an existing gold video machine and add another. The decision will be made by Warrington Borough Council's
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Stretton's day in spotlight
IT'S Stretton Walking Day on Saturday, July 15. The celebration will begin with a service at St Matthew's Church, Stretton Road, at 11am, and the annual rose queen handover ceremony. Warrington Phoenix Drummer Band will lead the walking day procession
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Learning Russian to revamp an orphanage
FORGET getting by on a mere phrase book, a group of volunteers has been getting back to the class room to make sure its Russian rolls off the tongue. For the past few months parishioners from Stockton Heath Methodist Church have been taking weekly lessons
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Bikers hurt in crash
A MOTORCYCLIST and his passenger have been seriously injured after a collision with a car. The smash happened at traffic lights at the junction of Palacefields Avenue and the Expressway slip-road during halftime of England's World Cup clash with Portugal
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Co-op forced to close its doors
CASH-STARVED Halton Food Co-op has shut down - because it's run out of money. This community project had hoped to continue supplying schools, nurseries, residential homes and Halton Haven with fresh fruit and veg but has been forced to quit. "We just
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Gower steers Crewe to fourth victory
CREWE continue to shine in the NSD League's Phoenix 15 competition. Matt Dawson's boys are flying high after maintaining their 100% record while Nantwich B picked up their first victory, last Thursday. With the tournament split into four zones on geographical
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Last ball decision costs Haslington
HASLINGTON almost ended their nightmare week in perfect fashion. An impressive victory against NSSC Division Two leaders Bignall End looked sealed until massive frustration on the final ball, last Saturday. It's tough times for the Clay Lane outfit. Stuck
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Elworth revival goes on
ELWORTH continued their revival with a big seven-wicket win over high-flying Cheadle. Three wins out of an unbeaten four have lifted them out of the NSSC Division One basement. Electing to bowl first, Elworth initially kept the score down well before
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Crewe's slump concern
CREWE slumped towards a struggle in NSSC Division One after a heavy defeat at Sandyford. Matt Dawson and the lads have to start winning matches with their position starting to look precarious at the halfway stage. In fact the club could do with a repeat
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Wrong about council day off
Your correspondent P Symes ('True cost of Walking Day', Points of View, June 29) is wrong in his assertion that Warrington Borough Council's staff were entitled to a paid day off for Walking Day. This was a tradition in the old Warrington Council before
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Get off your hobbyhorse
How petty can Patrick Mullee get? (Points of View, June 29). He really should get a life. If he had checked at the Town Hall (as I did) he would have been told that the deputy mayor, Clr Celia Jordan, has used the black Volvo three times since May 22
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Wolves are magic against WIzards
CREWE Wolves bounced back with a thumping 46-12 victory over Warrington Wizards. Mark Foster stuck the boot into the opposition almost literally as the town's rugby league boys ended a run of four straight defeats, last Saturday. Quality kicking out of
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Unfair criticism of police over photograph
The front page of last week's Guardian (June 29) was critical of police for not supplying a police photograph of a man convicted of running a counterfeit DVD business. The Guardian comment leaves people with the impression that police protocols prevented
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Barrow seals Swan's joy
SWAN won Earlestown Summer Darts League's battle of the top two. They defeated Newton Social A 5- 3 thanks to Steve Barrow securing a last-leg win. Social's Gav Robinson was ahead after throwing 100, 85, 81 and 95 but Barrow came to the rescue with a
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Fearnley brothers hit Triangle for six
THE Fearnley brothers helped Newton climb up the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition ladder at the weekend. Their inspirational batting performance against Orrell Red Triangle earned Newton a much-needed win and maintained the unbeaten home record
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Rylands build big lead at top although they did not play
RYLANDS stretched their lead at the top of Cheshire Building Society Cricket Alliance Division Three to 75 points despite not playing on Saturday. Capenhurst were unable to raise a team for the clash, allowing Rylands to take the maximum 25 points for
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Appleton handed maximum points
APPLETON Cricket Club were gifted 25 points at the weekend as Eastham and Bromborough conceded the game due to a lack of fit players. The default win moved Warrington to joint top of the Cheshire Building Society Cricket Alliance Division Two table alongside
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'Lured to his death'
A VULNERABLE grandfather was lured into a carpark and killed when his murderer plunged a 'straight-edged' weapon into the back of his skull, a court heard this week. At Chester Crown Court, prosecutors opened their case against Sean Carraher, aged 38,
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Glance guide to Warrington sport
Athletics Warrington Athletics Club's results from the Cheshire Relay Championships: Veteran women: 4x100m, 1, 1min 4.9secs. Under 17s girls: 4x100m, 2, 52.8secs; 3x800m, A team, 1, 7mins 19.5secs; B team, 2, 7mins 30secs. Under 15s boys: 4x100m, A team
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Suez soldiers honoured
VETERANS of the Suez conflict are celebrating after a ruling by the Government that will see them honoured for their service. Fairfield and Howley councillor Paul Kenny has been campaigning to help veterans receive their badges to recognise their service
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Meet your councillors
RESIDENTS of the Latchford East district can now meet their councillors at their surgeries, which will take place weekly. Councillors Hans Mundry and Steve Wright will be holding surgeries at the following centres: l Friday evenings: 6pm-6.30pm at Westy
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Levi pops into school to hold a poetry masterclass
AN ACCLAIMED poet paid a visit to a school in Latchford to give youngsters a poetry master class. Sir Thomas Boteler High School hosted a day of workshops for Year Nine pupils with Levi Tafari. Famed for his rhythmic poetry style, the youngsters were
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Croquet club win again
CULCHETH Croquet Club won the golf croquet competition at the North West Federation of Croquet Clubs' Annual Championship for the third year in a row at the weekend. Culcheth's team of Doreen Groom, Margaret Williams, Catherine Poole, Pat Barlow, Alan
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No changes to house
A SIDE and rear extension will not be built at a home at 44 Hayscastle Close in Callands after a proposal was refused by Warrington Borough Council. The extension would have included a garage.
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Cheshire Martial Arts Centre's belters
A TOTAL of 11 students from Cheshire Martial Arts Centre gained karate black belts at a national grading event in Sheffield at the weekend. Stewart Ridpath gained a second dan, with Joanne Evans, Shirley Middlemass and Lee Hardy earning first dans. In
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Councillors' surgery
WESTBROOK councillors David Earl and Bernard Long will be holding their next surgery on Saturday, July 8, at Westbrook Library between 11am and noon.
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Bags of support for Russia
CHILDREN at Winwick Primary School have been learning about the importance of recycling while collecting second hand clothing, bedding and bags. The school has been working in partnership with Bag 2 School, gathering good quality products to be sent on
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Middlemore bags four
Warrington IMBRL...54 Oldham IMBRL...10 WARRINGTON Wolves registered a comprehensive win against new boys Oldham in the league for internet message board rugby league teams. Wolves, who had not been in combat for more than a month, got on top of the big
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Annual fun
CHRIST Church Primary School, formerly Padgate Primary School, holds its annual fun day tomorrow, Friday from 2pm until 4pm. For more details, call 492422. Everyone is welcome.
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Open day
GREEN Lane Special School holds an open day on Saturday from 2pm until 4pm. Admission is 50p including programme. All proceeds will go to the school. For more details call Jane Fish on 571035.
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Summer fair
ST Oswald's RC Primary School, on Padgate Lane, will hold its summer fair this Saturday, July 8, at 1pm. Attractions include Wolfie, Brazilian football skills, a visit from the fire brigade, stalls, tombola, cakes, groceries, 'Hook a Duck', stocks, craft
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Charity event
CINNAMON Brow Youth Club is holding a Big Brother-style event this weekend in aid of The Bobby Moore Bowel Cancer Trust and The Breast Cancer Trust. Ten boys and girls will enter Birchwood Youth Club tomorrow, Friday, and if not voted out will stay there
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Archer moves on to Ireland event
BIRCHWOOD Golf Club professional Phil Archer starts the Smurfit Kappa European Open in Ireland today, Thursday, after a tied 29th finish in his last European Tour event. The 34-year-old competes in the first round at the K Club, which will host the Ryder
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Bedtime tales
ORFORD Library, in conjunction with The Big Idea, is holding a bedtime stories event this Thursday, July 6, from 6pm until 7pm. Teddies are also welcome to the evening of gentle movement and tales suitable for under fives. Admission is free by ticket
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Warriors medals
A TEAM of Warriors of Warrington swimmers returned from the City of Milton Keynes meet with 62 medals at the weekend. All of the Warriors swimmers put in tremendous effort, with many achieving personal best times, but Sean Halpin led the way with nine
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Mixed fortunes for town's athletes
WARRINGTON Athletics Club members have had a week of mixed fortunes in various events across the north west of England. The highlight of the week was the four titles won at the Cheshire Relay Championships, which took place at Macclesfield on Saturday
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Putting her art and soul in to festival
WOOLSTON girl Amy Parker is leading a 13-strong team in organising a massive north west arts festival next month. Amy, aged 20, from Epping Drive, is co-ordinating the street theatre and opening festival parade of the Diva Arts Festival in Chester. Set
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Councillors visit plan site
A DECISION on whether to allow the erection of industrial, storage and distribution buildings, car parking and landscaping on land at Pipe Lane, Grosvenor Grange, Woolston was deferred to allow development control committee councillors to visit the site
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Co-op forced to close its doors
CASH-STARVED Halton Food Co-op has shut down - because it's run out of money. This community project had hoped to continue supplying schools, nurseries, residential homes and Halton Haven with fresh fruit and veg but has been forced to quit. "We just
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School opens its doors
BRADSHAW Primary School is holding its annual fun day later this month. The school, on Bradshaw Lane in Grappenhall, is opening its doors for a day of exciting events on July 22. There will be a display show, a barbecue, tug-of-war and a range of other
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Art group exhibition
MAPLE Lodge art group in Lymm host an exhibition in the village this Saturday. The group will hold the display between 10am and 4pm and there will be demonstrations, refreshments and a sale during the day. Entry is free in the village hall on Pepper Street
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Youth Club future safe
THE short term future of Lymm Youth Club is secure after the parish council agreed to act as guarantor for the rent for the next year. Parish councillors had asked for time to think about the implications of them taking on responsibility for the club.
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Arts pupils go for gold
A YEAR of achievement in art, music and dance has been celebrated at Ravenbank Primary School. The school has been awarded Artsmark Gold and one of the highlights of the year has been the display of a mermaid sculpture the youngsters created with artist
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Best foot forward for a further £50k
THOUSANDS of pounds have already been raised, but fundraising efforts for the children of Romania continue in Lymm. And this time, Philip Savage will be involved in a walking event at Stockley Working Farm in Arley. The congregation at Lymm Baptist Church
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A day of fists, fury and frustration at the Jungle
Castleford Tigers 52 Warrington Wolves 26 PAUL Cullen called it 'a nightmare of a day' and it was easy to see why. He has often claimed to be tough enough to take whatever is thrown his way but even he must have been tested on Sunday. Indeed, he cut a
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Wolves talk it out
PAUL Wood thinks the lengthy dressing room discussion that followed Sunday's defeat at Castleford will prove beneficial as Wolves bid to halt their five-match losing run. Although some of the club's backroom staff emerged from the dressing room shortly
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Don't blame Cull
WOLVES skipper Lee Briers has launched a passionate defence of Paul Cullen after becoming one of three players to extend their contracts with the club. The 28-year-old has signed a new deal that will keep him with Wolves until the end of 2009, with Simon
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Regular gets jailed for pub attack
A PUB regular has been jailed for injuring two staff and throwing cement through a window. Kevin Harper was jailed for six months and banned from The Rose Inn, in Great Sankey, for 12 months at Warrington Crown Court on Friday. He was seen scuffling with
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Charity pub raffle
THE Coach and Horses Pub in Liverpool Road is holding a charity raffle at the end of a comedy and curry night on Friday, July 7. Prizes in aid of St Rocco's and Multiple Sclerosis Society include a framed, replica 1966 world cup shirt signed by nine of
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Slow moving progress ...
A MICROSCOPE from Daresbury Laboratory that can see atoms is being shown off at the Royal Society's summer science exhibition this week. The SuperSTEM microscope is one of only four such microscopes in the world. It uses electrons instead of normal light
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Cut some rug with youth forum
A DISCO in aid of West Warrington Youth Forum will be staged at Penketh and Great Sankey British Legion on July 27. A total of 150 tickets, priced £2, are going on sale at three different schools, with 50 each at Penketh High School, Great Sankey High
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Executive to tackle traffic?
WILL transport policy get a rethink from the new ruling Conservative-Lib Dem alliance? Colin Daniels, from the Chamber of Commerce, hopes so. He wants the new executive board to look at the issue anew. He wants congestion tackled - but is not in favour
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Mother and baby spaces on the way
RIVERSIDE Retail Park is to introduce mum and baby parking spaces. The town centre retail park, which houses Borders and Homebase, announced the news as it agreed to cancel a £50 parking ticket for a grandmother. Ruth Frayne, aged 68, parked in an empty
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Get soul at the Legion
PENKETH and Great Sankey British Legion in Greystone Road is hosting a soul night on Saturday, July 8. Doors open 7.30pm. Price is £2.50 for a ticket, £3 on the door.
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Police get their priorities in order ... thanks to you!
PENKETH residents made policing Honiton Square the number one priority at a public meeting. They voted nuisance youths as the biggest crime issue at the first Penketh Community Action Meeting (CAM). The meeting was organised by the police and the officers
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Nine-storey flats inquiry
THE public inquiry to decide on plans for more than 100 riverside apartments in Howley will be heard in September. Council officials have confirmed that the controversial nine-storey-high development will be debated at a two-day hearing starting at 10am
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Brian gets a ticket to ride back into the European fold
BRIAN Simpson is going back to the place he loves. The Great Sankey resident is returning to the European Parliament to replace a retiring Labour member. The 53-year-old starts in September and had been an MEP from 1989 to 2004. "I am absolutely delighted
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Wheely silly
A MANCHESTER pensioner took a wrong turn on his bike and ended up cycling all the way to Warrington. Stanley Smith was eventually discovered on the M60 after his marathon journey around the north west. He left his home in Davyhulme in the city at 11am
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Saucy web quest for sex
A SAUCY website has a Stockton Heath man appealing for help in getting a threesome with his girlfriend. Richard Green set up pleasemakethiswork.com to see if he could get five million hits - and so win the threesome with Katie Greenwood. The pair even
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Paedophile behind bars
A PAEDOPHILE who sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy has been caged indefinitely after a judge branded him too dangerous to be released. Judge Roger Dutton sentenced Scott Worrall, who was living at Leonard Street, off Battersby Lane, at the time of
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Stage to Screen
TAKING to the stage for its 10th anniversary, CODYS members old and new will join together for a spectacular show. The youth theatre group will be making its first appearance at The Brindley Theatre for its anniversary show, Stage to Screen. Featuring
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Worlds Apart
THE Brindley Theatre will be staging an inspiring production that looks at living with someone with autism. The Mick Martin play Worlds Apart follows Sam Harris, a 14-year-old girl who has to deal not only with the usual teenage problems of friends and
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Fife need a manager
FIFE Rangers Football Club urgently require a manager for their under 15s team and players for all age groups. Further details can be obtained from Reg Peers, who can be contacted on 635805.
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Big two go through
WARRINGTON'S top two teams will contest the Challenge Cup Final on July 29. St Oswalds A and King and Queen A will go toe to toe in the final of Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association's premier knockout competition at Grappenhall Ex-Servicemans
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Liberation Transmission (album)
Lostprophets Mick Middles THE antidote to all those who, quite understandably, believe that full-force rock acts tend to be one-dimensional. No reactionary stance or lack of adventure here. Given that the band's first album, Start Something, is one of
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School roof collapses in storm
RAVENBANK Primary School is closed today after freak storms caused the roof to collapse. Cheshire Fire Service was called out last night, Wednesday, after too much water collected on the roof - which collapsed under the pressure. Teachers were cleaning
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Win £10,000
THE Edge Employer Awards are approaching - with the opportunity for a north west business to win up to £10,000. Edge is an independent foundation dedicated to raising the status of vocational and practical learning among 14 to 24-year-olds. Applications
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Walk the walk in Stockton Heath
JOIN in Stockton Heath Walking Day celebrations this Saturday from 3pm. The procession will meet at Alexandra Park, on Parkgate Road, before following the annual procession around the village. A picnic for walkers will later be held at St Thomas' R C
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Meet police
POLICE surgeries take place today, Thursday, at Newton Library, on Crow Lane East, from 5pm to 7pm, and Newton Community Centre, on Park Road South, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. On Monday officers will be at the Methodist Church, on Station Road, Haydock, from
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A proper Lancashire cuppa ...
A NEWTON business has launched Lancashire's own brand of tea - and rekindled the War of the Roses! Lancashire Tea is the brainchild of entrepreneurs Lynn Hitchen and Paul Needham. It operates from a new 10,000 sq ft production and storage facility based
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Brian's back in Brussels
BRIAN Simpson is going back to the place he loves. Originally from Golborne, Mr Simpson is returning to the European Parliament to replace a retiring Labour member. The 53-year-old, who was an MEP from 1989 to 2004, starts again in September. "I am delighted
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Knife teen jailed
A TEENAGER who threatened a woman at knifepoint has been sentenced to five years and four months detention. Liverpool Crown Court heard that James Cronin carried out two raids on shops - the second while on bail - armed with a knife and wearing a balaclava
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Glad to be of help
PENSIONERS are enjoying the summer sunshine thanks to the creativity of young inmates. A water feature, flowers and herbs were planted in the garden of Summerville Nursing Home, on Hilltop Road, after the lads from Thorn Cross Young Offenders Institute
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Fun day at All Saints'
A FAMILY fun day will be hosted by All Saints Church, Daresbury, on July 22 at 3pm. There will be something for all - a lucky dip, a tombola, a raffle, and hairbraiding during the event at Sandymoor Community Centre. There will also be an opportunity
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Stockton Heath Walking Day
STOCKTON Heath Walking Day will be held this Saturday at midday. The procession of witness will start from Alexandra Park with the procession making its way along Parkgate Road towards Victoria Square. Following a service at St Thomas' Church, on London
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Public gets to view private garden
GLORIOUS sunshine made a garden open day a success last weekend. For only two days of the year 68 Cranborne Avenue, Stockton Heath was available to the public to go and peruse the plant life and gardens. The event attracted many people to view the varied
