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SWIMMING: The Wright way
The Wright way WARRINGTON Dolphins swimmer Andy Wright finished in sixth position at the 50th Windermere Championship. Wright overcame the inclement weather conditions to complete the 10-mile swim in five hours and 33 minutes.
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MOTOR RACING: Xero finish 11th
CULCHETH motor racing team Xero Competition finished 11th in the latest round of the British Touring Car Championship. Xero driver Adam Jones completed the first race at Knockhill in Scotland but did not make it to the end of the second race and failed
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It’s all over for Mr Hilton
MARK Hilton will start a teaching career at the end of the month after confirming that his playing days are already over. The 31-year-old prop, who was informed in June that his Wolves contract would not be renewed, has decided to join Great Sankey High
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GOLF: It is Hayes’ day as Alder Root golfers secure the title
ALDER Root Golf Club have clinched the Brunswick Junior Golf League title after overcoming Poulton Park in the final event. Alder Root trailed to Poulton Park with one match left but Scott Hayes' stableford tally of 41 points gave them victory. League
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Rovers start junior rugby league season with a victory
Woolston Rovers u16 28 Haydock u16 23. WOOLSTON came from behind to win a great game. Chris Naylor and Sam Files each crossed twice for Woolston, whose other try scorer was Dan Plumb. Ben Parr kicked four goals. Leigh Miners Rangers u14 24 Crosfields
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Tigers miss their chance
Golborne Parkside A 25 Westbrook Tigers 8. WESTBROOK missed several try-scoring opportunities as they lost their first game in Mark Norris Building Services North West Counties Division Five on Saturday. Tigers spilled numerous chances to capitalise
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Bold display not enough
Latchford Albion 18 Bold Miners 28. LATCHFORD Albion pushed Bold Miners to the wire in the opening game of their North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Premier Division season. That was despite promoted Albion being without six first-team regulars
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Crozier completes hat-trick in fightback success
EX-SERVICEMANS came from three goals down to reach the second round of Warrington Touchline Sports Sunday Soccer League's Denis Scholes Challenge Trophy. A brace from Dave Chambers and a strike from Roy Abbott had put Jolly Tanner 3-0 up in the first
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Statement from Warrington Town
"WARRINGTON Town FC wish to clear up the confusion surrounding the circumstances of the departure of Nick Armitage and Gary Johns from the club and the suggestion that they may have been sacked. Last week's Warrington Guardian report was based on the
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Baker Street boys sign up
WARRINGTON Town boss Glenn Walker has bolstered his backroom staff after the departure of joint boss Nick Armitage. Walker, who has resumed sole control of the Yellows, has brought in Ian Street as his new assistant manager, while Chris Bermingham has
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Fans make sport what it is
IN the words of that classic Russ Abbott hit: "I love a party with a happy atmosphere!" Live sport can be as much about the atmosphere in the stadium as the action on the field, as has been alluded to in this column before. A sporting occasion with
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JUDO: Cunningham in European bid
STOCKTON Heath judo star Abbie Cunningham is hoping a knee injury will not hamper her challenge at the Junior European Championships in Estonia this weekend. The 19-year-old, who trains at SKK Judo Club in Newton, is in her last year as a junior and
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Warrington bow out of Trophy
Aldwinians 20 Warrington 10. WARRINGTON were eventually outmuscled by a strong Aldwinians side in rugby union's Lancashire Trophy on Saturday. Warrington, who handed a 100th first-team appearance to Dave Hartill, played some good rugby during the match
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Young guns impress
Northwich 23 Lymm 33. LYMM RFC start their league season on Saturday after a pre-season friendly win at Northwich. Lymm travel to Stoke in Powergen North Two West at the weekend and they will be able to take encouragement from the promise shown by some
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Rylands off to good start
Rylands 19 Haydock 6. RYLANDS got their North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Premier Division campaign off to a flying start with a hard-earned win against Haydock. The Gorsey Lane men sealed the game on 74 minutes when Peter Leonard knocked over
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Second thoughts
WARRINGTON Wizards aim to confirm second place in LHF Healthplan National League Three when they travel to St Albans Centurions in the final game of the regular season on Saturday. Wizards made it eight straight victories on Saturday with a fantastic
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100 years of worship
CELEBRATIONS were in full flow at Burtonwood Methodist Church at the weekend as its members marked a century not out' on Phipps Lane. Established in 1906, the church congregation looked back on 100 years of worship with a centenary concert on Saturday
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Car seat help
ASDA Westbrook has teamed up with Warrington Borough Council to help explain changes in the law over child car seats to motorists tomorrow, Friday. From this month, new legislation comes into force that will mean that youngsters either have to be sitting
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Horse play
WINWICK Primary School is welcoming the new school year in with a bit of horse play in race night for parents at St Oswald's Church Hall this Saturday. Entrance is £5 for the evening and this includes your programme plus the guarantee of a wonderful
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Quiz is back
WINWICK Leisure Centre's Sunday night quiz is back in action following a summer break. A team-based event focusing on questions of music, general knowledge, entertainment and local history, the quiz starts at 8.30pm every Sunday and promises fun for
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Travellers wedding party told to leave
TRAVELLERS in Great Sankey have been served with an eviction notice. They were camped outside the Royal Mail depot in Lingley Mere. Around 30 caravans had been outside the depot. It is believed they had arrived for a wedding. A Royal Mail spokesman
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Under age drinking is top of agenda
RESIDENTS of Great Sankey North had their first community action meeting at Tim Parry Community Centre on Thursday. The meetings are held so residents can let the police know what their top crime concerns are and the police can let the residents know
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Not enough evidence
THE borough council does not have enough evidence of speeding on Canons Road, in Great Sankey, to impose calming measures, a public meeting heard. Clr Liz Smith said she had been told this by borough council officers while touring the area, after residents
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Condoms at playground
A PENKETH woman's granddaughter found fluorescent condoms at the playground on Greystone Recreaton Ground. The Cherry Tree Avenue resident visited the area with her three-year-old and found alcohol bottles, pizza boxes and the condoms around the rain
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Bums and tums
FITNESS classes are being held at Penketh Pool and Community Centre. They are: bums and tums on Tuesdays, from 6.15pm to 7pm, and aqua fit, from 7.05pm, to 7.55pm. Thursdays is bums and tums from 6.15pm to 7pm. The classes are suitable for people aged
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Centre helps welfare group
ASDA Cockhedge has been helping Cuerdley-based charity Warrington Animal Welfare. Staff donated tea, coffee and biscuits for a future fundraiser. They handed it over to charity worker Lorraine Maudsley. For more information about the charity, contact
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Pharmacy to open
THE new pharmacy in Barrowhall Lane, Great Sankey, should be ready to open by September 18, said owner Steve Abramson. It is being built next door to the medical centre and will provide prescriptions and a weight loss service.
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Community fun day
THE Mayor and her consort will be attending a community fun day in Penketh. Clr Dirir and husband Alin will be at the Penketh and Great Sankey Royal British Legion from noon on Sunday.
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Soap on the road to Bradford
Crosfields 22 Saddleworth Rangers 12. CROSFIELDS are set for their first away game of the new amateur rugby league season after a hard-earned victory over Saddleworth Rangers at the weekend. Soap may have to face Bradford Dudley Hill A in Saturday's
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FA Youth Cup date
WARRINGTON Town's under 18s will take on Prescot Cables in the preliminary round of the FA Youth Cup at Cantilever Park on September 14 at 7.45pm. Admission to see some of Town's up and coming youngsters will cost £2 for adults and £1 for concessions
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Greenalls and Rylands ‘derby’
GREENALLS Padgate St Oswalds will play host to rivals Rylands in Mid-Cheshire Soccer League Division One on Saturday. The match, to be played at Tetley Walker's Club, will kick off at 3pm. Greenalls' game against Poynton at the weekend was postponed
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Day nursery
A CHILDREN'S day nursery could be opened in Culcheth. Warrington Borough Council has been asked to consider proposals to turn a property on Warrington Road in the village into a nursery. A council planning official is expected to make a decision on
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Eagle get off to a flying start
Eagle 38 St Marys 14. EAGLE returned to rugby union's Powergen Northern Division for the first time in five years and marked the occasion with a good win. Eagle, who travel to Trentham this weekend, took the lead in their South Lancashire/Cheshire Four
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Keep tidy
BIRCHWOOD Town Council has been doing its bit to keep the area tidy. Figures released in the chairman's annual report show that last year maintenance staff working for the council collected 4,928 items which needed to be disposed from more than 1,300
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Magical Mahon
A SUPERB free kick from David Mahon put Fife Rangers on course for victory on the opening day of the Warrington Soccer League season. Mahon found the net from 30 yards as Fife defeated Village Social 5-2 in Division Three, with Byrne and converted centre
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Top of the class
SOME of the country's top grades in GCSEs were picked up in Culcheth, it has been revealed - and all by the same student. Rachael Southern, from Doeford Close, gained one of the top five marks in the country in history, religious studies and English
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Police action meeting
RESIDENTS who want to have a say in the policing of Croft are being urged to head to a community action meeting to be held this week. Cheshire Police has organised the meeting on September 12 and it will be held at the Memorial Hall, on Mustard Lane,
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Carphone car park plans are drawn up
CARPHONE Warehouse is trying to build new car parking spaces at its Birchwood site. The firm has come in for heavy criticism from residents because staff park on surrounding streets. But Graham Chisnall, site manager, said: "We have asked architects
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Forum meets
BUSINESSES in Birchwood will be discussing transport issues this week. The members of the Birchwood forum will be meeting on Wednesday to discuss travelling to work and transport matters. In the past residents in the area have raised concerns about
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Award win
A BIRCHWOOD-based business has scooped a national environmental accolade. Multidisciplinary consultancy Atkins, which has an office in Birchwood Boulevard, has been voted as having the best overall reputation in environmental consultancy in a national
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Firm's profits on the up
CIVIL engineering, building, mechanical and electrical services specialist group North Midland Construction Plc (NMC), has reported record half yearly profits. Up to June 2006, the Wilderspool-based firm reported turnover increases to £86.5m from £68.5m
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New appointment for Adam
DIRECTOR of Appleton Thorn-based CCTV specialists AD Group, Adam Wiseberg, has been appointed to a new board of skills for security firms. Skills for Security, which was formed in January 2006, aims to set standards and raise skills for the nearly half
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The truth will out
A LIE detector company is hoping to expand into a national network. Don Cargill set up the Preston Brook firm with his wife after training alongside FBI agents and policemen in Florida. The 54-year-old from Appleton said his firm could be at the crest
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End of an era?
THE news developers are looking at Mr Smith's indicates that we could be at the end of an erathe end of something, or perhaps the end of nothing. It was culturally important however, albeit in the strangest possible kind of way. Mr Smith's was the initial
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Embrace - Manchester and Liverpool
GETTING a second crack of the whip is a pretty rare occurrence for most bands but fame for Embrace the second time round has seen them go on to bigger and better things. On the back of their successful summer gig at Delamere Forest, the band is returning
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Young Knives, The - Voices of Animals and Men (Album)
THIS is a quirky album. The Young Knives have an interesting sound. To these ears, they sound, at various points, like The B52s, Squeeze, the Buzzcocks, The Who and The Beach Boys - quite a mix. Put another way, the band displays lovely close-knit harmonies
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Timberlake, Justin - Sexyback (Single)
AFTER a break from the charts, Justin Timberlake was back in the number one spot this week with latest single Sexyback. It's a harder, sexier sound for the former N-Sync star, who's past hits include Senorita and Cry Me A River. On a first listen, most
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Audioslave - Revelations (Album)
MY problem with Audioslave is two fold. To me, the thing that made Rage Against The Machine so essential was the vitriolic political venom spat out by Zack De La Rocha. He was the perfect accompaniment to the industrial riffing provided by Tom Morello
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Severance (Cert 15) Cinema Review
IN an industry dominated by American titles, it's always nice to see a film flying the flag for British cinema and Severance does just that. Following in the footsteps of new wave British comedy films like Shaun of the Dead, the movie blends together
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Hard cell for Muslim spook
IT WAS touted as the next 24, but Channel 4's latest American import Sleeper Cell is more '12 and a bit' so far. The series, which was nominated for a Golden Globe across the Pond, follows the exploits of a terrorist cell planning an attack on Los
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Prehistoric Park (Cert PG) DVD Review
IF you missed this stunning television series on ITV1 over the summer, don't make the mistake twice - go out and buy this brilliant two-disc DVD. Prehistoric Park is groundbreaking. It's a hybrid of fascinating natural history documentary and blockbuster
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KICKBOXING: Glover up to the challenge
WARRINGTON Kickboxing Studio's John Glover has become a second dan black belt after passing his exam at the weekend. The former English welterweight and lightweight champion, who is still ranked number six in England in the lightweight division, had
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Season tickets available at launch
WARRINGTON Wolves' 2007 season tickets can be purchased at a renewals launch event taking place at The Halliwell Jones Stadium next week. Current season ticket holders can buy for Super League XII between 3pm and 8pm at Wednesday's renewals launch in
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New Adventures of Superman, The: Third Season (Cert PG) DVD Review
LONG before she was a desperate housewife Teri Hatcher was best known as Lois Lane in the long running TV show, The New Adventures of Superman. Those of us in our 20s will remember sitting down to watch the tale of Superman and the Daily Planet's ace
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Vargas, Fred - Seeking Whom He May Devour
SHEEP are dying in a remote part of the Alps. When a woman is savaged, rumours emerge that a werewolf of gigantic proportions is on the loose. A trio of unlikely detectives sets out to track the chief suspect, village oddball Massart, and so begins a
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M53 Ellesmere Port closed
THE M53 has been closed at Ellesmere Port because of smoke from a large fire nearby. The police have closed the road at junction nine because of poor visibility. Expect large tailbacks.
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Three (Cert 15) DVD Review
BEGINNINGS, like appearances, can be deceptive and Three, starring lads mag stunna' Kelly Brook and hubby Billy Zane, starts promisingly enough. Jennifer (Brook) is swimming on the surface of a deep and menacingly dark blue sea following a boat accident
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Who's your favourite bad boy?
I COULD spend my time writing about Claire Peacock's catfight with Hayley (who ought to have slapped the little madam right back, postnatal depression or no postnatal depression!). Or I could discuss the complexities and comedy value of Neighbours' evil
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Woolston make winning return against IMBRL new boys
Warrington IMBRL 8 Woolston Rovers 26. WOOLSTON Rovers overcame Warrington IMBRL on their return to the North West Counties League after a two-year absence. Warrington IMBRL were making their first appearance in the league in the Division Six encounter
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Craig Redfern
Rob, How do you keep your head so shiney clean? ROB: You sound like a fellow slaphead. For best results I like to use the shoe buffer in a hotel lobby. Failing that run through the car wash naked. PS... look out for Paul Johnson next season as his
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Dennis Waywell, Leigh
What do you think affects the morale of the team the most and what is your best form of motivation. ROB: Losing's a pretty big way of getting yourself back to winning ways. I like to watch Karate Kid or Rocky IV for motivation.
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Daryl, Latchford
Rob, hows the cheek bone now, it looked pretty bad at the time and it has to be said you were badly missed from the team in the games you were out. ROB: Yeah the cheekbone's feeling fine. But the modelling agencies have stopped phoning me up, apart
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Drew, London
How was it to have the Legend Joey Johns at the club last year ? and also the bull Morley coming for next season ? MARTIN: It was an honour to play and meet Joey last year. He's true class. And as for Mozza, can't wait for him to come, big influence
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Dave, Warrington
Hey you Guys, Rob & Martin, What are your nicknames? MARTIN: Stinky Pete and Big Glees. ROB: I'm not called Big Glees...
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Jon, Warrington
Who at the club moves the best on the dancefloor. Surely it must be Henry with his shuffle. MARTIN: Gotta be Henry with his 1980s robot dance but Rob's sprinkler is not far behind. ROB: Me and Henry haven't always seen eye to eye on the dance floor
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Robert Critchley
both - whats are your views on the catalan dragons? viable side with the potential to win super league, or another psg? MARTIN: A good concept, but when it comes to this time of year, waste of time cos they're not playing for anything and other teams
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Mandy, Westbrook
Anyway guys, first things first, are you going to beat Hull on Sunday? MARTIN: Yeah we are confident for this week. Had a long week to train and if I was a betting man I'd have a few quid on us. ROB: Yeah we're looking for a big win to seal our
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Emski
Martin - I know you play guitar (like me :-) ) and are a big Bob Dylan Fan. Whats your favourite Bob Dylan song you like to play on guitar? PS - when we having that jamming session I asked you about when I met you at Asda the other week ? MARTIN
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Debra Leatherbarrow, Warrington
Rob.. For a forward you cant half run fast, as proved against Leeds on Friday night....do you do any sprint training?? ROB: Growing up in Leigh you have to dodge one or two ugly women so I'd just like to thank all the ugly women for making me as
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Mark, Hood Manor
Hi Guys How would you sum up this season for the fans & what do you believe is possible for next season? MARTIN: Very inconsistent, hard to believe how we can perform like we did earlier in the season and then since the cup loss, the wheels seem
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Karl, Orford
Hi Mark/Rob in a season that has seen a big disapointment in results/Performances what do you say is the big diffrence from last season? and how can the club move with times in how teams play? Come on wire lets get 2 good performaces and go out with
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Alison Taylor, Northwich
Both players: Did you go to twickenham to watch the challenge cup final, and what did you think of the match? ROB: No, didn't go to the game but watched it on telly and thought Huddersfield held their own for the first half but Saints' class shone
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Dave Harrop, Warrington
Q for Rob Parker You\'ve been selected a couple of times this season starting the match at loose forward. Do you consider this to be unusual considering your build and the type of game you play i.e. a prop forward. ROB: Don't really consider it unusual
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Daryl, Latchford
martin, do you ever feel sorry for your mark, who tends to cop some high tackles when he makes those breaks up the middle, and rarely gets award penalties for it either? MARTIN: Yeah he cops a few high ones because he's not the biggest lad but runs
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Simon, Thelwall
Martin, you don\'t seem to have made quite the same impact this season as you did last year. Do you agree and if so what do you put this down to? MARTIN: Yeah not been totally happy with performances this year. But as a team we've not played well
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Mike James, Warrington
Gleese - how does it feel to play in the same side as your brother MARTIN: Why, is he coming to Wigan next year as well? No, ONLY JOKING! It's better for mum and dad cos they get two season tickets instead of one and don't have to pick their games.
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Macca, Bewsey
Rob: Do you reckon Wolves should change their name to Bulls? ROB: No, cos Warrington Bulls doesn't sound right. Plus Wolfie would be homeless.
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Daz, Orford
If either of you could sign a player as a teammate for 2007, which player would it be? ROB: We're happy with the squad that we've got. MARTIN: We've got a couple of great international players to come with hopefully some more to follow.
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Dawn, Penketh
Which players seem to attract the most attention from the ladies? ROB: Not sure about the ladies, but Stuart Reardon is known as a bit of a gay icon and can often be seen in and around Canal Street in his leather assless chaps. MARTIN: With our
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Paula, Latchford
Guys, In the gym, Who can bench press the most in the squad? ROB: It's like finding a twenty pound note in your pocket that you didn't know you had. MARTIN: It's an amazing feeling that I hope I feel again.
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Under 21s make trip to Bradford in play-off opener
WOLVES' under 21s will travel to Odsal to face Bradford Bulls in the first round of the Senior Academy Championship play-offs on Saturday at 3pm. Despite leading the way in the opening few weeks of the season, Wolves finished their campaign in sixth
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Terry, Warrington
Guys, In the gym, Who can bench press the most in the squad? MARTIN: Probably Lee Briers... no just kidding. Most likely one of the props Leikvoll or Rau. ROB: ps... they can also eat the most. MARTIN: If it's free.
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Ian Fellows, Warrington
For Martin, Martin are you planning on leaving Warrington for Wigan soon as a few papers suggest you have had enough of warrington after only being with us a short while. I hope you dont leave as i watched a centre as good as yourself for some time.
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Tommy Dicco, Warrington
One can only imagine what hardships you have had to endure this season, what with your recent poor run of form, it must be nigh on impossible to continually pick yourselves up from defeat to go forward once more into battle for the sake of your loyal
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Vicki, Warrington
Parker: with Hull and Saints as are last two games do you think we will keep are 6th position? Gleeson: i read in the paper the other day that you may be off to wigan in exchange for danny tickle and David Vaealiki is it true? ROB: We know that we
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Cup finalists share the sweet scent of bowls success
CHALLENGE Cup finalists King and Queen A and St Oswalds A have shared the league honours in the top sections of Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association. St Oswalds A, the Challenge Cup winners and Silcock Cup runners up, finished top of the ladder
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Hopes in the balance
PAUL Sculthorpe's play-off and Tri-Nations hopes hang in the balance after a recurrence of the troublesome knee injury that ruled him out of the business end of last season. The Saints and Great Britain captain, who has endured a nightmare stop-start
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BIATHLE: Barrett on top of the world
WARRINGTON Triathlon Club is celebrating a world-class achievement by one of its members. Maria Barrett has added the World Biathle Championship title to the European title she won earlier this year in Spain. She completed both senior women's two one-mile
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Tremendous says McCormack
WIDNES coach Steve McCormack believes his side's home defeat to Rochdale Hornets three weeks ago could have proved an unexpected positive for his side. Certainly there was precious little sign of any similar defensive frailties as the Vikings thrashed
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GOLF: Tour golfer in Swiss Alps test
Tour golfer in Swiss Alps test EUROPEAN Tour golfer Phil Archer has headed for the hills after finishing tied 51st at the BMW International Open. Rounds of 71, 71, 73 and 70 meant that the Birchwood Golf Club professional finished on three under par
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Canal fish tragedy
TENS of thousands of fish are gasping for breath in a discoloured section of the St Helens Canal. They came to the surface at the end near the Fiddlers Ferry Pub to in an attempt to get oxygen direct from the air. Scores were killed by the effort
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Scheme for 101 homes set to be rejected
PLANS to build 101 homes in Halebank are set to be rejected by Halton Council next week. A mixture of three and four bedroom houses and one and two bedroom apartments in Hale Road are in the pipeline by Elite Homes. If approved it would be the second
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Band of brothers
THIS band of brothers are looking to be the best after joining up at a tender age. Some have only just completed their GCSEs but already they have mapped out their future by being the biggest group of 16 and 17-year-olds to join the Army on the same day
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Complete washout
NANTWICH were victims of a complete washout after another wet weekend. Looking to end their ECB Premier campaign on a high, the Dabbers were unable to build on recent success over Toft. Last Saturday's trip to struggling Bramhall was called off as the
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Hopes abandoned
ELWORTH'S hopes of a top five finish were dented by the downpours. The London Road boys were looking to bounce back after a disastrous day against struggling Norton, last time out. However the start of a wet weekend denied them any opportunity. Their
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Weston all set for crunch survival bid
WESTON can secure their NSSC Division Two status with victory on Saturday. It could be a make or break trip to Blythe as Mike Chester's men know what they have to do. Rain plunged them further into the relegation mire after their clash with fellow-strugglers
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Relegation dogfight back on after batting collapse
DISMAL batting put Crewe firmly back in the relegation dogfight as they suffered a shock upset against Stafford. Matt Dawson and the boys are now looking over their shoulders after a miserable afternoon at the Vagrants, last Saturday. Their recent revival
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O'Reilly wants more despite 4-0 win
CREWE FC climbed to second spot in MCL Division One with a 4-0 victory over Maine Road Reserves. Dave Hanson, Joey Alcott, Alan Brown and an own goal made sure Ian O'Reilly's side keep their 100% record at the Cumberland Stadium. The hosts got off to
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Budding artists add a touch of colour to town's market
YOUNGSTERS ensured Nantwich Market was a feast of colour as traders joined in the fun of the Forum Art Festival. During the summer, young shoppers are being encouraged to colour in various market-related images using free colouring sheets and crayons,
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It's still going to be business as usual
TRADERS have stressed that it will be business as usual when the Nantwich Market regeneration project moves up a gear in the coming weeks. The £400,000 project moved a step closer this week with the presentation to traders of the scheme's draft plans,
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Band of brothers
THIS band of brothers are looking to be the best after joining up at a tender age. Some have only just completed their GCSEs but already they have mapped out their future by being the biggest group of 16 and 17-year-olds to join the Army on the same day
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Band of brothers
THIS band of brothers are looking to be the best after joining up at a tender age. Some have only just completed their GCSEs but already they have mapped out their future by being the biggest group of 16 and 17-year-olds to join the Army on the same day
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Staff fears as hospital faces £11m savings
SAVAGE cuts of almost £11m could be painful for staff but will not harm patients, say hospital chiefs. A financial rescue package will be drawn up over the next 10 weeks to tackle the deficit at Halton and Warrington Hospitals, as the Government challenges
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Elderly woman foiled a bogus caller
POLICE are hunting a bogus caller who called at the home of an elderly woman last week. The offender knocked on the door of an 81-year-old lady at Lea Avenue, Crewe on Friday afternoon at 1.30pm. A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "He said there was a
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It's full steam ahead
A MAJOR appeal was launched this week to raise £1million towards a state of the art cancer care unit at Leighton Hospital. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support are working together to develop the new centre, to provide cancer
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Sword handed in isdisplayed on Navy warship
A SWORD retrieved during the national knife amnesty is being displayed on an historic warship after being saved from the crusher by a Crewe police official. The 19th-century sword, which belonged to a Royal Navy officer, has been handed over to HMS Warrior
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Lapdancing club gets green light
CREWE'S first lapdancing club will open it's doors on High Street later this month after getting the all-clear from the borough council. Manhattan will feature naked girls dancing in private rooms for paying customers, with scantily clad dancers on stage
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Twigg branches out
MP DEREK Twigg has replaced a junior defence minister Tom Watson after Watson signed a letter urging Tony Blair to step down. Mr Twigg, the member of parliament for Halton, was appointed by Mr Blair today (Wednesday). Mr Watson was one of two junior ministers
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Club record run threatens Wolves’ trophy chances
Leeds Rhinos 54 Warrington Wolves 16. WOLVES' away day blues are threatening to make Super League XI a season to forget. Hopes of a revival still remain but nine straight defeats on the road - equalling an unwanted club record - have turned Wolves from
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Staff fears as hospital faces £11m savings
SAVAGE cuts of almost £11m could be painful for staff but will not harm patients, say hospital chiefs. A financial rescue package will be drawn up over the next 10 weeks to tackle the deficit at Halton and Warrington Hospitals, as the Government challenges
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Rockwood make it a treble
ROCKWOOD capped a memorable season by winning the summer team knockout competition. Having already won the Division One Darts title and promotion to the Premier Division, the lads registered an 8-6 victory over Hawk to complete a brilliant treble at the
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Price is right for new season
CREWE and Nantwich RUFC hope to launch a promotion bid as the new season kicks off this Saturday. Club stalwart Nick Price faces his first competitive game in charge with Warrington providing opposition at the Vagrants. After 27 years of service, he's
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Sandbach head off into the unknown after league switch
SANDBACH RUFC kicked off life in a new league with a 29-5 victory over Shrewsbury. Five tries and a successful start for the Bradwall Road boys after being shunted into a different division. After two seasons in South Lancs/Cheshire Division One, the
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Five-wicket hauls set up Haslington
HASLINGTON bounced back in style with an eight-wicket win at rock-bottom Hanford. After a heavy defeat against Ashcombe Park, the Clay Lane boys took it out by thumping the hosts, last Saturday. With rain and the conditions in mind, Haslington opted for
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Anglers warned after duck's horrific death
VETS at the RSPCA's Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre are appealing for anglers to be more responsible with their fishing tackle after a discarded line sliced through a duck's leg. The female mallard's injuries were so horrific following the incident at
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No boozing in the streets
DRUNKEN yobs could be driven out of Nantwich town centre in time for Christmas as part of a police and council crackdown on anti-social behaviour. New legislation banning people from drinking alcohol in public places could be in force in time for this
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Camilla's coming to check our health
THE Duchess of Cornwall will be making a royal visit to Crewe and Nantwich next week. The wife of Prince Charles will officially open the Jack Maybury playing field at the Cumberland Athletics Track in Crewe on Thursday. Health and fitness will be the
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Booze ban to hit the streets
DRUNKEN yobs could be driven out of Crewe town centre in time for Christmas as part of a police and council crackdown on anti-social behaviour. New legislation banning people from drinking alcohol in public places could be in force in time for this year's
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Groin injury could sideline Davis for two months
PLAYER boss Steve Davis faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering injury in Nantwich Town's shock FA Cup exit. The influential centre-half suffered a suspected torn groin early on in a 2-1 defeat at home to UCL Premier outfit Deeping Rangers. If
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Road closure
The A557 Clifton Interchange will be closed on the following nights on behalf of the Highways Agency for the Weaver Viaduct project. Northbound closed on September 11 from 10pm to 6am next morning between Ashville Roundabout and Clifton Roundabout. Southbound
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Glance guide to sport
Bowls. Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association Monday League results: Section A: Grapes Inn (5) 212 St Oswalds A (10) 232, King and Queen A (10) 224 Grange A (4) 189, Monk Sports A (2) 177 Grange B (13) 244, Bulls Head A (10) 223 Brooklands
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The word from Wedge - Mike Wainwright's Testimonial column
I really don't know why we've lost nine away games in a row. I honestly don't think the team think: We're away this week so we've not got a chance.' That's not the mentality at all. I wasn't even aware until after the Leeds game that we had lost so
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Workmates aim high
THE sky's the limit for two friends who will be raising money for two very worthy causes by going skydiving. Jenni Heaton, from Whitecross, will be taking part in the charity jump with her friend and workmate Kate Bowling to help raise money for their
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Kirsty's weight loss is no flight of fancy
KIRSTY Elwood couldn't bring herself to look at any photographs of her, as she knew she was overweight. But it wasn't until a trip on a helicopter that the 32-year-old faced up to the fact that she had to do something about it. And now after her successful
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A new face at church
THE congregation of Latchford Baptist Church welcomed its new student minister to the church last week. The parishioners had been without a minister for 17 months until student minister Lee Gilbert's arrival at the Loushers Lane church. It joined forces
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Lots to sea and do
AHOY my hearties, these fearsome pirates have been searching the seven seas for fun and adventure during a summer school with a difference. The youngsters were all members of St John's United Reformed Church's annual holiday club, which this year was
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Rebuild broke planning laws
COUNCILLORS are likely to be told that a controversial rebuild of a Grappenhall institution did break planning laws at a meeting as the Warrington Guardian went to press. The historic Rockfield Hotel was closed and demolished in 2003. Developers Briden
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Open door for lunch
EAGLE Brow Methodist Church hosts market lunches every third Thursday of the month. The lunches run between noon and 2pm with all proceeds to OpeningDoors - the Warrington Guardian's charity of the year. Head along to the church on September 21, October
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Golfers choose charity
MEMBERS of Lymm Golf Club will be putting on a show in their annual charity day, later this month. Lady captain Sue Anderton has chosen The Genesis Appeal, Europe's first breast cancer prevention centre being built in Wythenshawe, as her nominated charity
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Walk the walk
IT raised £4,000 last year and organisers hope Walk the Walk 2 will be even better. The event, which raises money for Breast Cancer Research, takes place in Grappenhall village next month. Starting at Grappenhall Community Centre at 11am on Sunday,
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FOR some time now we’ve been told we must save the planet.
Ditch those aerosols, extract the lead from our petrol, flush the loo less frequently, wash our towels every other day, recycle our newspapers and plastic bottles It's enough to buckle anyone's spine under the weight of all that moral responsibility
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Bibleathon raises cash
AN unusual fundraising event at St Wilfrid's Church in Grappenhall raised £7,500 for a very worthy cause. The church ran a Bibleathon in June, where members of the congregation and special guests took turns to read passages of the Bible. The money will
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Leon going live
LIVE at St Wilfrid's returns next Thursday, September 14. Leon McCawley, the prominent international pianist, performs a programme of works by Mozart, Schubert and Rachmaninov in the Grappenhall church. Tickets are available on the door or from All
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Autumn picture
THELWALL artist Mike Hoyles is starting autumn painting classes and workshops. Anyone interested in joining the mid-September classes should call Mike on 264987 or e-mail michaelhoyles@hotmail.com
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Some are not so lucky
I do hope Kath from Bewsey reads this after her letter Hogging all the bus seat' (Guardian, August 17). I am a pensioner and I have to have a shopping trolley to walk with. I am waiting to go into Warrington Hospital for surgery on my spine. I also
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Home revamp
A MAJOR revamp of Cheshire Dogs Home in Grappenhall can go ahead. Plans have been agreed to knock down the existing kennels and replace them with a new block at the Knutsford Road site.
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Kind stranger took charge
THESE days there are more reports of bad behaviour than good, so I feel I must tell you what happened to us yesterday. My husband and I are in our mid 80s and had visited Warrington to shop. On returning to our car in the car park, a young man, his
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Magnificent response
The possibility of changing the frequency of collecting refuse has generated a good deal of interest in your columns. One option for the future is to collect recyclable materials from homes one week followed by "residual" waste the next. Such a two-week
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Stop chance for fresh start
In response to last week's front page article regarding the future of Warrington's schools, I was very disappointed and angered to see that plans to improve secondary education in Woolston and Padgate have been sidelined due to the borough council's interest
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Hunt for The Dynamite Kid
I am looking for someone I knew years ago when we were 18 or 19 years old. His name is Tom Billington and he lived somewhere in Warrington. He became a wrestler at the age of 17 and wrestled under the name of The Dynamite Kid. He was born in Golborne
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Kept awake until 5am
As an Appleton resident, along with most of my neighbours, I was kept awake until at least 5am on Sunday, August 27, with music from the Creamfields event. I also experienced considerable inconvenience when travelling around Stockton Heath on the Saturday
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Want to read film showings
I SEE that for the second week running the Odeon has not displayed films and times of showings in its advert in the Warrington Guardian. I buy this paper every week, one of the reasons being to find out what is on at my local cinema. My comments to
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Damage to our homes
AFTER regarding Mr Taylor's letter in the Guardian, August 17, my neighbours and myself understand what he is going through. Since 2002 we have had to put up with nuisance children and youths, drinking alcohol, then throwing the empty cans into our
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Giving teens night to enjoy
WE would like to refute the allegations made concerning our youth rock night. This event, held once a month, sometimes twice if there is a competition between bands, is an attempt to give the teenagers of Penketh and Sankey a night to enjoy music. The
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What a waste
Next time Warrington decides to put in another inept performance can they let the fans know first? This would save me wasting my time and money booking holidays from work and paying for transport and match tickets. It is a pity that the players do not
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Fantastic evening
Some friends and myself attended the Andy Prior Big Band concert in Golden Square. What a wonderful evening, fantastic music and a great atmosphere. In spite of the bad weather it was full to capacity and a night to remember. Congratulations to all
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It's not the discos
IT is very rare I feel the need to reply to a letter in the Guardian, however, on this occasion, I felt I had to respond to J Taylor's letter of August 17, Thinking of moving away'. Penketh is no different to areas of the same type across the UK. There
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What about one station on the outskirts?
I HAVE a couple of points to raise, firstly, everyone keeps talking about how bad Bank Quay and Central Railway Stations are as providers to the town and how much it will cost to put things right. Simple thought and maybe a solution that has not been
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New theatre
I AGREE with Robert Gregory that Mr Smith's would be a great venue for a new theatre. It is exactly what this town needs. CAROLINE MARLFIELD Grappenhall
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Join the team
IN response to M Forster's plea about Greystone Rec, there is some good news. The Warrington Clean Team cannot solve the long-term problem of the gangs of youths, but it can do something about the litter. The team will be carrying out its September
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Homes and offices plan
PLANS to build 10 homes, offices and car parking at land at Deans Lane in Thelwall have been given the go ahead. Council planners have given their support to the scheme.
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Whatever the weather
DESPITE torrential rain for much of the day, Woolston and District's annual show still went ahead without a hitch. Although the downpours affected numbers, a substantial amount of families and visitors turned out to support the show, albeit in wellies
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Tee party to celebrate
GOLFERS will soon be teeing off in style after a £250,000 revamp at Walton's golf course. To get the best from Warrington Borough Council's cash injection, experts have been enlisted for the development at Walton Hall's 18-hole course. Golf club captain
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Inquiry into lorry limits
A PUBLIC inquiry will be held into restrictions to HGVs using a Stretton Road. Jon Plant, Warrington Borough Council's design consultancy manager, said: "The council received a complaint regarding the use of Well Lane by HGV traffic. "Following an investigation
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New-look play area
FUN-filled days are here for tots in Appleton after a new play area was unveiled. The Dudlow Green park has been revamped to reveal a bright, well-equipped, play area with new equipment. It boasts rock climbing, a turnstile wheel, a spring holly hedgehog
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Charity walk
A CHILDREN'S charity holds its first sponsored walk at Walton Hall Gardens this weekend. Camp Project Wales aims to raise money to send children of high school age, who would not otherwise get a holiday, to Wales. The walk starts at Preston Brook Marina
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Address your councillors
THE next meeting of Walton Parish Council will take place tonight, Thursday, at 7.30pm at St John's Community Church Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and address councillors. If you are unable to attend but wish to raise a matter with
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Hatton show
ROLL up, roll up for Hatton Show this Saturday, kicking off at 1.30pm. The annual horticultural event will take place opposite Daresbury's All Saints' Church. There will be stalls, entertainment, refreshments and real ale. Meanwhile, the Ferret Rescue
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Briers takes supporters' honours
THE Warrington Wolves Supporters' Trust and Wolf Pack player of the year awards both went to Lee Briers. Other awards: Best try: Toa Kohe-Love versus Harlequins on August 19. Outstanding tackler: Paul Wood. Supporters' Trust under 21s player of the
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Bruche park a 'no-go area'
RESIDENTS living near a Warrington park say they feel too afraid to use its amenities because of anti-social behaviour. Dog walkers and parents say they dread visiting Bruche Park due to the presence of gangs of youths who frequent the open space to
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Five star vets
A TEAM of veterinary staff from an Orford surgery completed an arduous trek last week to raise cash for a cause very close to their hearts. Five staff members from Rees Veterinary Centre on Orford Avenue - Diane Wilshaw, Eleanor Jones, Julie Wellings
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Fun day achieves goals
A CHARITY football tournament and fun day organised by Poulton Community Partnerships and held at the University of Chester campus, on Padgate Lane, has raised more than £900 for Clatterbridge Hospital and children with cancer. The Mayor of Warrington
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Head start
HOME Start Warrington is a charity based on Manchester Road that provides support to young families in the town who are finding it hard to cope. Volunteers who are parents themselves are urgently needed to help. A preparation course begins in September
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Yoga classes
YOGA classes take place every Monday from 7pm to 9pm at Powerleague, in William Beamont Community High School, Longford. For more details, call Carolyn Williams on 494589 or the school on 579500.
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Youth group
PADGATE Youth Group, on Manchester Road, is looking for new members aged between eight and 12. The group meets every Thursday at 6pm. Entry is 70p. For more details, call Toni on 289234.
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Over 50s
LIVE music and dancing for the over 50s takes place at St Benedict's Social Club, in Orford, every other Wednesday from 7.45pm. For more details call 07904834459.
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Who wears the crown?
EIGHT hopefuls battled it out for the prestigious title of Mr and Miss Warrington Guardian 2006 on Sunday afternoon. The Warrington Guardian has been searching for a genuine hometown boy and girl to be the face of the town this summer. The final contestants
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Israel and Palestine visitors to stay at Peace Centre
YOUNG Israelis and Palestinians will visit Warrington's Peace Centre this weekend to discuss their experiences of conflict and look at alternative responses to violence. Israelis, including religious Jews from West Bank settlements and secular Israelis
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Paul Crone comes to village
CHARITY champion Paul Crone will finish his walk across the north west in Lymm next Friday, September 15. The Granada TV presenter will be covering 20 miles a day with Granada news coming live from the village on Friday evening. Croney expects to be
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Documents found in tips
CONFIDENTIAL documents and sensitive material were removed from waste tips in Warrington and Halton, it emerged on Tuesday. Bank statements, passports, a pilot's uniform and letters from an MP to a high ranking policeman were among the items recovered
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On track
WARRINGTON Rail Users Group holds its inaugural meeting at The Friar Penketh at 7.30pm next Thursday, September 14.
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High praise
TAXI Licensing officer Phil Barnes won praise at the industry's national exhibition. He took a party of 28 drivers to the annual show - the most of any licensing officer. He was hailed in the trade magazine under the headline If Only There Were More
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D-day for Omega vote
THE biggest development in Warrington's history could finally be voted on at a planning committee on September 28. The first two phases of the £1billion Omega business park are due to go before councillors - almost three years to the day after the plan
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Newlyweds ticket to ride
IT was all aboard for a couple who finally tied the knot after an 18-year engagement. But for bus driver Keith Bradshaw, aged 42, and wife, Tracy, aged 36, there was an unusual mode of transport to ensure they got to the register office on time. The
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Preying pervert followed girls into shop to touch and expose himself
A CONVICTED robber has added sex offender to his catalogue of convictions after being jailed for exposing himself to children. Mark McGarvey, of Gerrard Avenue, was sentenced to 15 months after he admitted following young girls in order to expose and
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Martin makes his mark for Wolves heroes
A WARRINGTON Wolves fan, inspired by the work of one of his heroes, has had his work displayed at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Martin Hughes contacted the Wolves Foundation, based in the North Stand, to ask if he could display his picture. The 26-year-old
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MEP's bid to end exodus
LABOUR Euro MP Brian Simpson returns to Brussels this week with a vow to stop the once a month trip to Strasbourg. Currently MEPS and staff spend one week in four at Strasbourg and now Mr Simpson has added his voice to calls to stop the move. "People
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Apply for a grant on us
WARRINGTON based charities are being encouraged to try their arm at applying for a grant. The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc., the owner of the Newsquest Media Group of which the Warrington Guardian is part. If you would
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£230 for Macmillan
A COLLECTION for Macmillan Cancer Relief raised £230.71 at Asda Cockhedge. The organisers would like to thank all the customers.
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Loos are in the hot seat
TOILET facilities at the new bus station came in for praise from a campaigning charity. Mencap inspected the disabled facilities and found they were almost perfect. The charity wants toilets where people with disabilities can be changed. Gaynor Roe
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World Cup winner's delight
WORLD Cup winner Roger Hunt will celebrate the unique new foundation at Warrington Wolves today, Thursday. The star is a patron of the Warrington Wolves foundation which has announced a partnership deal with Cheshire Building Society for sponsorship
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Why were people kept in the dark?
RESIDENTS have long held concerns about what the Creamfields festival would hold for them. Traffic and noise problems dominated. The worst fears were of violent crime, however. So when last week residents were told only of minor offences and arrests
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Life is much better down where it is wetter ...
MULTI-COLOURED fish and crystal-like sea plants are just some of the subjects that feature in Warrington Museum's new exhibition of underwater photography. Visitors will also see a moray eel weaving through the vibrant plant-life of the Andaman Sea and
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Worrying time for hospital
IT had to happen. The funding crisis hitting the National Health Service seems to have arrived in Warrington. This week we are told that the hospital is on track to have debts topping £10million if action is not taken now. But how will this affect patients
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Who killed Shafilea Ahmed
THREE years ago, Shafilea Ahmed was a normal teenager. She had hopes and dreams for the future and was about to start college after a successful school career. Three years ago this week she was with her family and friends following a trip to Pakistan
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Binmen set to go on strike
BINMEN and cemetery workers may go on strike over a contract dispute that most of them have signed up to. Their joint trade unions have served notice to Warrington Borough Council that there will be a ballot of their members for industrial action. Environment
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Teenager killed in car smash
THE family of a teenager who died days before he was due to start his dream job have paid tribute to his love of life. Iain Hughes, aged 18, died in a road accident in Wrexham on Saturday. The air cadet sergeant had recently moved to the North Wales
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Open day
A NEW voluntary patient and carer cancer support group for Warrington will hold an open day next Tuesday, from 10.30-3pm at the Masonic Hall on Winmarleigh Street. Attractions will include taster sessions in reiki, hand massage and healthy eating.
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Votes cast in by-election
VOTERS are going to the polls in Poulton north today, Thursday, to decide on a borough councillor. The election is being held following the death of Councillor Albert Clemow in June. Polling stations will be open between 7am and 10pm and are located
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Anglers urged to clean up their act
ANGLERS are being urged to get rid of their fishing tackle with care after a discarded line severed a duck's leg in Stockton Heath. The female mallard duck was picked up by RSPCA animal collection officer James Hogg-Robinson last Friday at Acker's Pit
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A mint nearly killed my son
DOTING mum Laura Cubbon thought she was giving her nine-year-old son William a treat when she offered him a mint on a shopping trip. But the next thing she knew, William was turning grey and fighting for breath as he started to choke on the sweet. Ironically
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Music event's catalogue of shame
POLICE are appealing for information for violent attacks at Creamfields on August 26 and in the early hours of August 27. l At 10.30pm a 24-year-old man from Warrington was stabbed in the stomach with an unknown weapon and suffered a punctured lung during
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Fans were stabbed and slashed at Creamfields
A VIOLENT stabbing and more than 60 crimes paint the true picture of Creamfields. These are the offences that were not made public at the time of the Daresbury music festival, but have since come to light thanks to the Warrington Guardian. Last week
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Schoolgirl weighs in for television debut
TACKLING the poor eating habits of some children has long been considered a weighty issue but for one Warrington youngster it's bigger than most. Shanice Nickle, aged 12, was asked to don a fat suit and prosthetics for filming in Jamie Oliver's latest
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Bleeding money
URGENT savings must be made at Warrington Hospital if it is to avoid a £10.8 million black hole. Health bosses have 10 weeks to come up with a drastic plan to avert financial disaster. They say they cannot comment yet where the savings are likely
