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Kidnapped lorry driver dumped in Woolston
A LORRY driver was kidnapped by four masked thugs who stole his lorry and dumped him 70 miles away. Police are now investigating possible links with an almost identical incident earlier this year when the driver was also abducted in Derbyshire and
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The full line-up
Main stage The Zutons 5.30pm - 6.30pm Gnarls Barkley 7pm - 7.45pm Goldfrapp 8.15pm - 9.15pm The Prodigy 9.45pm - 11pm Cream & Goodgreef Arena Paul Van Dyk Paul Oakenfold Ferry Corsten Armin Van Burren Eddie Halliwell Marco V Adam Sheridan
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Contact numbers...
The following contact numbers are available for residents during the event... For queries about the event are being handled by the organisers Creamfields through its residents information line which will be available two days before and during the event
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Diva demands
CHAMPAGNE and crunchy nut cornflakes are top of the divas demands for Creamfields. The eclectic array of A list musicians has prompted a flurry of dressing room demands ready the bank holiday festival. American urban outfit Gnarls Barkley, who will
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Tiesto ready to take to the stage
THINK dance music and the line up for Creamfields is not far behind. With a mix of music from the Zutons, Gnarls Barkley and The Prodigy award winning DJ Tiesto will be one of the more classic artists taking to the stage on Bank Holiday Weekend.
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Ooh la la!
SHE'S the queen of experimenting- as much with music as the fashion stakes. But with Creamfields firmly rooted in dance music how will the glamorous electro sounds of Alison Goldfrapp fit in to this summer's festival in Daresbury. The Warrington
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They've got the rhythmical remedy
THINK dance music and the headline grabbing Prodigy spring to mind. Recently voted best dance band in the world' it seems only fitting that they will grabbing the top spot on Creamfield's main stage in Daresbury. And front man Liam Howlett let the
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Fun day in memory of Chris raises cash for his daughter
A FUN day held to raise funds for a little girl whose dad died 20 days after having a liver biopsy at Halton Hospital, has been hailed a huge success. The family of Chris Kenny, aged 37, wants to thank everyone who supported the event at St Marie's rugby
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WILL ASBOS STOP REIGN OF TERROR?
A TORMENTED community is holding its breath to see if ASBOs slapped on three thugs who terrorised the neighbourhood will do any good. Gang members Lee Coles, aged 19, Daniel Cosgrove, aged 18, and Michael Naughton, aged 17, are banned from setting foot
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Drug dealer gets 21 months behind bars
A DRUG dealer arrested during the Operation Crackdown dawn raids has been jailed for 21 months. Johnathan Waring, of Brookvale, Widnes, was one of 20 suspected drug dealers arrested during the operation, which was the largest carried out in Cheshire Police
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Police hunt post office raid gang
POLICE are hunting a gang who raided the Black Horse Post Office in Cronton yesterday afteroon (Tuesday). Witnesses report seeing at least two men fleeing the scene carrying cash covered in red dye after an anti-theft device exploded during the robbery
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Charity night
A CHARITY night is being held to help stroke victims. Well known Irish band Cream of the Barley will be performing at the War Memorial Club, York Street, Runcorn at 8pm on Friday, September 15. Tickets are £5, from the club on 01928-574612. All proceeds
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Big Toddle is a charity cash success
A FUN-FILLED afternoon was enjoyed by Beechwood tiny tots as they teamed up for the 'Big Toddle' in aid of children's charity Barnardo's. Enthusiastic children joined their mums for a leisurely half-mile walk around the Runcorn housing estate and raised
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CARER: 'I FLASHED DISABLED WOMAN'
A CARE worker has admitted flashing and touching himself in front a disabled woman at a home in Halton. Leslie Craine committed the offences against a 43-year-old wheelchair user with cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. The 56-year-old, from Alder
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Jennie makes the final countdown
CREWE'S Big Brother star Jennie Corner could go all the way when the show reaches its climax at the end of this week. After successfully negotiating a double eviction tightrope, the 18-year-old won a life-sized Big Brother board game to secure immunity
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Meet MP
MIKE Hall MP will meet constituents on: September 2 at Brookvale Recreation Centre, 9.30-10am; Runcorn Library, Halton Lea, 10.15-11am; Windmill Hill Pub, Windmill Hill, 11.15-11.45am and Beechwood Community Centre, noon-12.30pm.
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Players to stand trial
THREE Leigh Centurions players will stand trial for affray after their case was committed to crown court by Halton Magistrates on Monday. Former Widnes prop Adam Bibey, aged 20, brother Ricky, aged 24, both from Atherton, and teammate Jonathan 'Dana'
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Boo the elephant helps kids
A NEW anti-bullying mascot for hearing and deaf children has been launched. Boo the Elephant has been created by the Open College of Sign Language to help youngsters say no to bullies. Using National Signed English to communicate with children, Boo is
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Man fined for benefit fraud
A MAN who said he lived alone to claim more housing benefits has been found guilty of fraud. Kevin Guihen, of Kingsway, Widnes, pleaded guilty to the offence at Runcorn Magistrates' Court and was fined £150 and ordered to pay £100 in costs. The 60-year-old
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Moving up to big school
MOVING on to secondary school can be a daunting prospect, but youngsters making the move in September spent a fun week preparing for the change. Looked-after children who are unable to live with their families enjoyed a week packed with arts and crafts
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Woman attacked and purse snatched
A WOMAN was robbed of her purse in broad daylight as she walked alone along a wooded path in Runcorn. The 25-year-old escaped injury but, according to police, had a 'substantial amount' of cash stolen after a man grabbed her from behind and snatched her
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Teen thug tried to bribe victim to drop ABH charges
A TEENAGER who tried to bribe his victim to drop charges has been sentenced to serve three years at a young offenders institute. Scott Jameson, of Lingfield Road, Runcorn, admitted counts of actual bodily harm (ABH), possession of a bladed weapon and
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Firework seller is fined
A FIREWORKS seller has been given the proverbial rocket after being caught storing them alongside cigarettes and lighter fuel in his shop. Magistrates fined Forbuoys manager Mark Webster £800 after he pleaded guilty to four offences of storing fireworks
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New alleygates on the way
ALLEYGATES could soon be fitted at the back of Runcorn homes. Plans to install gates and fences in Vahler Terrace and Cartwright Street have been submitted to Halton Council. Hundreds of householders have already welcomed this additional security, saying
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Homes carers rewarded
STAFF from four Warrington residential homes celebrated their success at an awards event at the Fir Grove Hotel. The carers picked up National Voluntary Qulaification certificates at the event which also celebrated CLS, the area's largest residential
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£7m to improve A556
A KEY road out of south Warrington is to benefit from a £7m investment package - though it may cause months of delays. The A556 Chester Road will be improved from September to March next year and temporary lights will need to be installed. The Government
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Strand lands contract
BIRCHWOOD software business Strand Technology has won a contract with Sunderland primary care trust. The software, which became available for the NHS earlier this year, will be used by 30 staff at the three-star rated PCT. It is expected to be in full
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DJ Dave’s 900 miles in seven days
THE heat is on for Warrington DJ Dave Buck as he prepares to cycle 900 miles for charity. Dave, of Eustace Street, will set out from Land's End to John O' Groats next Monday, in a bid to raise more than £1,000 for St Rocco's Hospice. He chose to complete
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Sgt Mike weighs in to help
A WARRINGTON Army sergeant has pledged to raise pounds for a local school by losing some of his own. Sgt Mike Rutherford from the Warrington Army Careers office on Winmarleigh Street is going on a sponsored diet on behalf of Green Lane Special School
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Police reveal traffic plan to ease drivers
POLICE are planning to keep traffic running smoothly during Creamfields. More than 80 of the 500 extra officers being drafted in to police the event on August Bank Holiday weekend will take charge of traffic. Inspector Dave Price, leading the traffic
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Congestion charging closer
CONGESTION charging in Warrington town centre moved a tiny step closer last week. A leaked letter from the transport secretary reveals that plans for satellite-based road charging may be introduced as pilot schemes as early as next year. The Government
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Put your money on red! Horse to race
A WARRINGTON businessman has made a four-legged donation to his favourite charity. Horse racing enthusiast Dave Watson has donated Topinambour, a six-year-old gelding to humanitarian organisation The British Red Cross. Topinambour will race over the