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Challenge Cup Final preview
POWERGEN CHALLENGE CUP FINAL. At Twickenham, Saturday, August 26,kick-off 2.45pm. HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS v ST HELENS. GIANTS are appearing in their ninth final. They have won the Cup six times: in 1913, 1915, 1920, 1933, 1945, 1953. They were losers in
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What a difference a year makes for Hooper
SAINTS loose forward Jason Hooper will have more reason than most to pinch himself when he runs down the Twickenham tunnel. Twelve months ago the industrious Aussie's career was up in the air and his stay at Knowsley Road over when Saints' signing of
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Two games to hang on to second spot
WARRINGTON Wizards have moved up to second in LHF Healthplan National League Three - even though they did not play on Saturday. Wizards' home match against Gateshead Storm was cancelled at the weekend after the visitors' injury crisis prevented them
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Great Sankey High School
Abbot, Jonathan: BE, ENG, EG, ET GGE, MP, MU, SCB; Acton, Natalie: FT, EG, ET, EXP, GGE, MP, SS, GSC; Adams, Andrew: Ad, EG, ET, FR, MP, RS, SCB; Ahmad, Talha: AD, EX, EG, ET, GGE, IT, MP, SCB; Ahmed, Junyad: AD, BS, EX, EG, ET, GGE, IT, MP, GSE; Ahmed
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Summer Bonanza
Let it bloom! Flower may be wilting outside but there's no reason why you can't have a fresh bouquet of florals in your home.
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A-Level Results 2006
The waiting is over... View your local Warrington school's A-Level Results here.
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Final caps off Roby's big year
YOUNG Saints hooker James Roby is hoping to get a few more minutes on the park than last time he played on Challenge Cup Final day. Although this is Roby's first senior final, both he and fellow big match debutant James Graham played in the curtain raiser
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The Wedding Guide
Your guide to wedding services in the Warrington area. View full article
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Health & Beauty Guide
Your guide to Health & Beauty services in the Warrington area.
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Man treated for head injuries
PARAMEDICS were called out to treat a man who had allegedly been assaulted in Milton Avenue, Widnes. They were called out at 3.20am on Sunday and treated a 42-year-old man for head injuries at the scene.
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Site goes for £1.3 million
A WAREHOUSE site worth £1.3 million has been bought by a Widnes company. The site, on Everite Road in Ditton, has been bought by Widnes-based company Merseyside Coatings Ltd in a deal brokered by industrial experts at property consultancy Knight Frank
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There's a polite goose on the loose!
A 'POLITE' goose that has taken up residence by the Bridgewater Canal has left animal lovers baffled as to where it has come from. The unusually placid bird steps aside when people walk past him at the foot of Delph Bridge, confounding the species' reputation
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Congratulations
to all our students A-LEVEL success was evident at school sixth forms in Runcorn and Widnes this year. St Chad's Catholic High School student Kelly Schofield was the school's biggest success as she gained two As in psychology and French and a B in English
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Walk for diabetes research
WHY not take a walk in the park and help to raise money for a good cause? Diabetes UK has organised a charity walk to raise money for diabetes research. The Halton and St Helens branch managed to raise more than £4,000 at last year's event and this time
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Road to be closed
A TEMPORARY road closure is planned from Monday, September 4, along Delph Lane in Daresbury between Keckwick Hill Bridge and the A56 Daresbury by-pass to allow electrical mains to be installed.
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Who's on when at the big show
THE clock is ticking and organisers have released details of the main stage line up at this year's Creamfields. Some 45,000 music lovers will flock to Daresbury during the weekend with doors open at 3pm on Saturday. The main stage line-up will be: l The
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Housing advice
SPECIALIST housing advice is being offered to residents across Halton. Surgeries take place at Widnes Library between 9.30am and 12.30pm every Monday and at the same time on Wednesdays at Age Concern in Runcorn. Advice is provided by the Law Centre in
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Firefighter plea
FANCY becoming a firefighter? The search is on to find 80 budding employees who are willing to take on this challenging role. "We want to recruit people with a real commitment to improving the safety of residents," said Cheshire chief fire officer Steve
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Sporting successes!
SPORTING achievement runs in the family for Vicky and Kelly Jones as they scored great grades in their BTEC National Diploma. The sisters, members of Liverpool Ladies' Football Club, completed their Sports Development and Fitness course at Riverside College
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An American dream!
MOST university students are never too far from home for parents to do their washing and ironing, but Craig Heenighan won't have that luxury. That's because he will be at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, in the US after accepting a scholarship
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We're the A team!
WHAT better way to celebrate the launch of Riverside College Halton than with a bumper crop of A-level results? The newly merged college saw a 10 per cent rise in AS and A-level results across the two former colleges compared to last year's results. And
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Stalwarts are the key
RETIRING Widnes captain Terry O'Connor is confident he can help his hometown club into Super League - with fellow old-timers holding the key to promotion glory. The 34-year-old prop says the big-game experience of himself, Barrie McDermott and Mick Cassidy
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Bikers ride into town for charity
THESE bikers paid a fleeting visit to a Widnes firm as part of their charity whistle-stop tour of the UK. The group set themselves a target of visiting each of the 26 Selwood hire company branches throughout the country in only four days. First stop on
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Party in the Park music day will be free for all
SCORES of people who bought tickets to Crewe's first ever Party in the Park this weekend are to get their money back. The Saturday event has been organised by the borough council after the traditional carnival parade was axed earlier this year. But organisers
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Tributes are paid to Crewe Alex President
CREWE Alexandra boss Dario Gradi has led tributes to club president Norman Rowlinson who died last Friday. Responsible for that club changing appointment back in 1983, Rowlinson is widely credited as the man who saved it from extinction. A director and
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Hospital takes a tough line over violence to staff
CREWE'S Leighton Hospital is cracking down on violence and abuse by patients to slash the number of attacks on nurses and healthcare staff. Some 95 assaults were reported at the Trust last year, leading to 29 successful criminal sanctions. And nationally
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Alleged assault
PARAMEDICS were called to an alleged assault in The Brow in Runcorn. A 47-year-old man was taken to Warrington Hospital after the incident, which took place at 1.40am, on Tuesday, August 22, on Main Street.
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Site goes for £1.3 million
A WAREHOUSE site worth £1.3 million has been bought by a Widnes company. The site, on Everite Road in Ditton, has been bought by Widnes-based company Merseyside Coatings Ltd in a deal brokered by industrial experts at property consultancy Knight Frank
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Are you going to Creamfields 2006? Text your festival photos to us & we'll get them online. Start th
Save the details into your phone now and the whole world can see your pictures of the big night! Text us your pics on the night
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It takes two! Twins are off to Cambridge
TWINS from Cronton have scooped a Cambridge double by both landing places at the prestigious university. Amy and John Pennefather are off at Cambridge University thanks to their exceptional A-level results. The pair, who studied at Liverpool College,
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ATHLETICS: Duo bound for Turkey
TWO members of Warrington Athletics Club will compete against each other at the World Mountain Running Championships in Turkey next month. Alison Patrick and Heather Timmins will both be on the starting line in the under 20s race in Bursa on September
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Padgate High School
Andrews, Thomas: DTR, EG, GGE, IT, MP, GSC; Appleton, Robert: DTR, DM, EG, ET, IT, MP, GSC; Arrandale, Alana: DTR, DM, EG, ET, HI, IT, MP, RS, GSC; Ashbrook, Chloe: AD, TX, EG, IT, MP, SCA, GPS; Aspaturian, Sarah: FT, EG, ET, GGE, HI, IT, MP, MU, GSC
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Fun day will help patients
POULTON Community Partnerships will hold a football tournament and fun day in aid of Clatterbridge Hospital and children with cancer over the bank holiday weekend, August 26, 27 and 28. Teams of all ages - adults and juniors - are still needed to take
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Cardinal Newman High School
Albinson, Joshua: MP, ST, SCA, SCA, DT, GG, EG, ET, HI, RS, GICT; Anderson, Chloe: DA, MP, ST, SC, EG, ET, HI, H&SOC DBL, H&SOC RS, GICT; Bailey, Adele: AD, MP, ST, SCA, SCA, GG, EG, ET, GBS, GBS, RS, GICT; Barber, Hayley: GGE, DA, DM, MP, ST, SC, FR,
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Accident
ONE person was hurt in an accident in Warrington Road, Penketh, at 4.28am on Sunday. They were treated at the scene.
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Woman hurt
A WOMAN was hurt in a one vehicle accident in Academy Way on Monday. Paramedics were called at 9.10am.
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Holiday company 'disappears'
A WARNING has been issued after a rogue Internet holiday company left people hundreds of pounds out of pocket. Trading Standards officers in Warrington say they have been contacted by people booking a holiday through the Unbeatable Holidays website.
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Affordable homes: facts and figures
THE rent and building costs of new affordable homes in Fairfield can be revealed. The 40 houses and bungalows will be built by Warrington Housing Association between Helsby Street and Salisbury Street to meet high demand for reasonably priced properties
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Skatejam festival hits Latchford
YOUNG people can enjoy their very own mini festival next week when a charity skatejam comes to Latchford. Professional skateboarders and BMX riders will be demonstrating their skills on the ramps in Victoria Park next Thursday from 1pm until 4pm. Joining
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Westwood to play through the pain barrier
NO-NONSENSE Warrington Wolves forward Ben Westwood is willing to play through the pain barrier for the rest of the season. The gritty Yorkshireman played his part in only Wolves' third win in 10 outings against Harlequins on Saturday despite his training
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Hell Brent on Rugby League
I'M told that Saturday was my 60th successive appearance for Warrington Wolves but I had to come off against Harlequins because of a bang to my knee. It has been good to get all of those games under my belt and I've been pretty lucky, touch wood, because
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Walker's call for solidarity
TOWN'S joint manager Glenn Walker says his men need to stick together this week as they bid to earn their first UniBond League points of the season. The Yellows entertain Belper Town on Saturday and then travel to Gresley Rovers on Monday, both games
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Paula gets her teeth into singing
A WARRINGTON woman who gave up her profession as a dental nurse to pursue her dream of singing is showcasing her talents this month. Paula Godby, who used to be a dental nurse in Padgate and Stockton Heath, entered a busking competition last year and
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Fire alarm alerts homeowner to blaze
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a kitchen fire at a house in Glazebury on Saturday. Crews from Birchwood and Warrington attended the blaze at a house in Warrington Road at 2.35am. They needed breathing apparatus and had to ventilate the property. Firefighters
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Legal site for gipsies and travellers
AN MP is calling for a legal travellers and gipsy site to be built in Warrington. Helen Jones, MP for Warrington North, says that if an authorised pitch were built in the borough it would give the police more powers to move anyone using unauthorised
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Mmm, nice
CROWDS packed the town on Saturday night for a rare free concert. The Town Centre Partnership organised a free extravaganza of old school jazz and big band beats in the Old Fishmarket starring Andy Prior.
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Stakeholder battle over the ship canal company
THE Manchester Ship Canal Company is the subject of a battle between investors. An Australian investment company and Germany's Deutsche Bank are trying to buy a 49 per cent stake in the firm's parent company, Peel Ports. The Manchester Ship Canal Company
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Mo's husband to unveil room in her honour
THE widower of former Northern Ireland Secretary Mo Mowlam will visit Warrington's Peace Centre tomorrow, Friday, when a room is renamed in her honour. The centre's residential lounge will be renamed The Mo Mowlam Lounge' in honour of the much-loved
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Street booze bans could be on the way
PUBLIC drinking bans in selected areas across town could soon be introduced under a pilot scheme. The idea has aroused interest among members of the new Liberal Democrat and Conservative alliance that controls the borough council. Bylaws could ban drinking
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A taste of Lebanon via Arabian royalty ...
HE cooked for an Arabian prince and now he can cook for you. Hussein Ibrahim was the head chef for part of the royal family in the United Arab Emirates, and is now head chef at a new restaurant in Bridge Street. The 55-year-old was headhunted from a
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Newman team bid for glory
THE princesses of schools rugby league will be going for glory again in London during Powergen Challenge Cup Final weekend. Cardinal Newman's year nine girls have reached the Powergen Champion Schools Tournament final for the third year in a row and
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Grey Mist Mere on form
GREY Mist Mere is producing excellent tench and roach sport at the moment. Warrington Anglers' Association chairman Chris Grehan reports catching a roach with every cast on maggot. Carp seem to be shoaled up and it is either feast or famine, with no
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England Rugby League name train-on squad for Federation Shield tournament
ENGLAND Rugby League have named a 20-man train-on squad to begin preparations for this autumn's 2006 Federation Shield tournament. The English will be facing a challenge from France, Samoa and Tonga in October and November in international rugby league's
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Audlem next on the menu for Grange
GRANGE host Audlem in Cheshire Building Society Cricket Alliance Division Two on Saturday after their hopes of victory were thwarted by the weather at the weekend. Grange had been confident of completing a double against Saughall after a home win earlier
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Those about to rock
POLICE will draft in 500 officers to cover Creamfields. That will be in addition to normal staffing so Warrington itself will have its usual level of policing. The force had no difficulty getting the volunteers. The event is ticket only and will be