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Saints preview stats
Last meeting: Wolves 30 Saints 38, September 17, 2006. Paul Wood, Richie Barnett, Ben Westwood, Toa Kohe-Love, Martin Gleeson and Chris Bridge all crossed, with Lee Briers landing three goals. Home record versus Saints in Super League: Played 15, won
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Dad jailed for 12 months for knuckleduster attack
A FAMILY was reduced to tears when their charity worker father was jailed for using a knuckleduster in a town centre fight. Jason Roberts got 12 months for attacking a man who allegedly made a lewd suggestion to his wife. The 36-year-old from Avery
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Drunken father-of-four hurled abuse at women
A FORLIFT truck driver hurled abuse at two female shop assistants after getting drunk, a court has heard. Scott Forber, aged 25, of Grasmere Avenue, Orford, told police: I've been an idiot. I've had a few drinks' after the incident at the Spar shop,
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RUGBY UNION: Eagle coast to victory - but does Taylor not like that
Helsby 20 Eagle 31. EAGLE coasted to victory against bottom club Helsby in rugby union's South Lancashire/Cheshire Four but coach Graeme Taylor was not entirely happy with the performance of several players. Eagle darted into a 21-0 lead in the first
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Glance guide to sport
Bowls. Competitors for the Warrington Public Parks' Bowls League Spring Open Floodlight competition at Victoria Park on Sunday, 6.30pm start: D Penketh, D Bride, D Jones (Llandudno), G Jones (Llandudno), F Anderton (Wigan), M Ferris (Stoke), D Ferris
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Unpredictable action
ACTION remains a little unpredictable at the moment for Lymm Angling Club members, although some waters do continue to be as reliable as ever. Sue and Chris Jupp spent a couple of hours on Whitley Pool last week and received no action whatsoever apart
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Association complimented
WARRINGTON Anglers' Association has become the first angling club to undergo a full audit on behalf of Sport England. Our association underwent the audit to maintain our prestigious Clubmark status, which was awarded just under 12 months ago. We came
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BOWLS: League fees are due
TOWN Furnishings Burtonwood Indoor Bowls League's final league meeting will take place at St Patricks Social Club on Wednesday at 7.45pm. Clubs are due to pay this season's footer fee at the meeting. The league's presentation night will be held at the
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Vinnie’s big night
VINNIE Anderson is determined to produce a big performance against his former club St Helens tomorrow night, Friday, and reckons the game will allow Wolves to gauge their Super League credentials. Wolves have not beaten St Helens since 2001 but, having
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Sharks eat up Island
Rylands Sharks 26 Barrow Island 4. RYLANDS Sharks made hard work of breaking down the stubborn Cumbrians but were never in danger of losing Saturday's clash in the North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Premier Division. First-half tries from man
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FOOTBALL: Socrates outwit Monk
SOCRATES moved up the Warrington Sunday Soccer League Premier Division table with a 3-1 win against Monk Sports at the weekend. Mike Rough, Ian Berry and Paul Derbyshire scored for Socrates, with Brian Griffiths on target for Real Gate in their 2-2 draw
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Objections to plans for laying farm
PLANS to build a giant chicken farm in Croft have got residents in a flap. The proposed laying farm containing 9,000 hens has sparked fears among people living in and near Spring Lane about the noise and smell. They are also concerned about the increase
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Town’s survival bid
WARRINGTON Town could put 11 points between themselves and the bottom three clubs in the UniBond League First Division this weekend. Fourth-from-bottom Town travel to Wakefield on Saturday and a win against the fellow strugglers, who are one place below
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They're barmy but what's the point?
EVERY now and then a club that visits Warrington Town for a non-league soccer match has some barmy army supporters. None more so than Alsager Town on Saturday. Travelling fans who gathered behind the goal at the Cantilever Bridge end of the ground sang
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RUGBY UNION: Strettle has France in his sights
THELWALL rugby union star David Strettle is determined to impress again in England's important Six Nations clash against France at Twickenham on Sunday. The former Lymm High School pupil scored a try on an encouraging international debut on the left
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Kirkpatrick switches to union
WARRINGTON referee Karl Kirkpatrick has announced that he is to move to rugby union. Kirkpatrick quit as a rugby league official on Wednesday after taking charge of the Super League Grand Final in October. The 42-year-old has now begun working with
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No-nonsense Wolves beat Quins at their own game
Harlequins 12 Warrington Wolves 19. WOLVES have expressed a desire to turn on the style this season but it was a back to basics policy that proved so successful on Saturday. Paul Cullen last week described Harlequins as the Cliff Thorburns of Super
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Fury over school places row
DOZENS of parents face an anxious wait after being told their children have missed out on places for their favoured high school. A number of children in some primary schools have not been able to get their first choices when the places were revealed
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Man cleared in racial assault trial
AN Afghan man has been cleared of racially assaulting another Muslim from a different sect. Noorylay Haskemkil was alleged to have grabbed neighbour Abdul Mansor by the lapels and shoved him against a wall outside his flat in Alder Lane, Orford. Mr
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Mum drops plans to appeal against sentence for child porn conviction
A NURSERY worker has dropped her child pornography appeal after finding out her sentence could be extended if she lost. Rachel McAlley was given an 18-month community order after showing workmates a mobile phone clip of children apparently being forced
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Barnett out of Saints game
RICHIE Barnett has been ruled out of Wolves' home match against St Helens after a fitness test showed he was not quite ready to return from his ankle injury. Barnett damaged ankle ligaments against Bradford three weeks ago but was in contention to return
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Kick-off times switched
TWO Wolves games have had their kick-off times switched for television. Wolves' home game against Harlequins on May 19 will now kick off at 7.30pm rather than the 6.05pm kick-off time previously announced. St Helens' second trip to The Halliwell Jones
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Saints do have weaknesses - Gleeson
MARTIN Gleeson reckons world club champions St Helens do have weaknesses - and Wolves have been working out how to exploit them this week. Gleeson's former club have swept all before them in the last 12 months, winning four trophies including the World
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Cullen hoping Johns' Halliwell Jones appearance will not be his last
PAUL Cullen is already looking forward to watching Andrew Johns appear for the All Golds at The Halliwell Jones Stadium in October and hopes it will not be the last time he plays in Warrington. Wolves are still hoping to bring Joey back to the club for
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GOLF: Archer moves on to Singapore
EUROPEAN Tour golfer Phil Archer will be bidding to build on a decent display in Thailand when he starts the Singapore Masters today, Thursday. The 34-year-old Birchwood Golf Club professional finished tied 34th at the Johnnie Walker Classic in Phuket
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FOOTBALL: Holders to take on Town Reserves in Guardian Cup Final
GUARDIAN Cup holders Grappenhall Sports will bid to defend their trophy when they take on Warrington Town Reserves in this year's final on April 9. Warrington Soccer League Division One side Grappenhall Sports, known as Stockton Lane when they won the
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Wizards pay the price for not cashing in on opportunities
Hemel Hempstead Stags 22 Warrington Wizards 10. WARRINGTON Wizards suffered a 22-10 defeat at Hemel Hempstead Stags in a Northern Rail Cup game played in monsoon conditions on Sunday. Both sides produced a superb spectacle considering the elements
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RUGBY UNION: Late drop goal denies Lymm
Tyldesley 14 Lymm 13. A DROP goal in stoppage time snatched victory away from Lymm RFC in Saturday's Powergen North Two West fixture at Tyldesley. Nick Shaw landed a penalty in the 80th minute to put Lymm ahead 13-11 but a brilliant 45-yard drop goal
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Greenalls recommended for approval
Greenalls housing plan and distillery move to Risley has been recommended for approval - as exclusively predicted by the Warrington Guardian. The three development sites and move to Melbury Court have been judged to meet the council's policies The scheme
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Teen station attacker sentenced
A WESTY boy who attacked a mourner has been put in juvenile custody for six months, today. The 17-year-old fractured the nose of his victim at Padgate Train Station, Warrington Magistrates Court heard this morning. The victim, Lee Beddow, aged 18
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Robber facing long prison sentence
A LONGFORD man has pleaded guilty to trying to rob the Spar shop close to his home. Michael Murray, aged 39, of Statham Avenue, tried to get money from the Howson Road store during the raid on February 12. Murray showed employee Pippa Hampson a knife
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No licence leads to driving ban
A MAN has been banned from driving and fined after being caught without a licence or insurance. Aweyso Abubaker, aged 23, from Manchester, was stopped by traffic police near junction 10 of the M56, in Stretton, last Sunday. He told officers he was only
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Benefit cheat claimed £12,000
A BENEFIT cheat who falsely claimed £12,468 in benefits has been sentenced to 100 hours community service and ordered to pay back the overpayment. Elizabeth Patrick, aged 29, of Southworth Avenue, Bewsey, pleaded guilty to benefit fraud at Halton Magistrates
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Morley advisor is jailed
WARRINGTON Wolves star Adrian Morley was among the victims of a dishonest financial advisor, Liverpool Crown Court heard on Monday. Nicholas Fowler, who was also an unlicensed rugby league agent, had acted for Mr Morley since the player was 17, but eventually
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Warder is accused of manslaughter
ALLEGATIONS of corruption among staff were circulating at a prison where four officers, including a Birchwood man, are charged after the death of a prisoner, a jury heard. The rumours were circulating at HMP Rye Hill, near Northampton. Four prison guards
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Holly Fisher drawn by Olivia aged 6
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Man Dies On Train Line
A MAN has died after being hit by a train at Winwick Junction last night. The 51-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics shortly after 8pm. Transport police have not released the victim's name but say he was from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire
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21-year-old stabbed in Orford
A MAN suffered severe facial injuries after a stabbing in Orford. The attack happened at 12.23am today when a 21-year-old man was attacked near to the shops on Poplars Avenue. Officers are currently making enquiries to find the attacker. Anyone with
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Moon
Phil Birch in Locking Stumps submitted this picture in which stars are visible. Phil used a Nikon D40 with a tamron 80-300mm lens.
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Moon
This shot was submitted by Phil Birch in Locking Stumps. The picture was about halfway throught the 'covering up' phase. You can see the detail on the moon. Phil used a Nikon D40 with a tamron 80-300mm lens.
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Moon
Paul Stankevitch submitted this spectacular picture
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Mark Scott submitted this picture taken from his back garden here in Latchford. "It was taken with a Konica Minolta 5d, using a 210mm zoom lens, tripod, and a really long exposure," says Mark.
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Chris Bailey took this shot with a Canon A75 through a Bresser Skylux in his back garden.
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Chris Bailey took this shot with a Canon A75 through a Bresser Skylux in his back garden.
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Chris Bailey took this shot with a Canon A75 through a Bresser Skylux in his back garden.
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Moon
Chris Bailey took this shot with a Canon A75 through a Bresser Skylux in his back garden.
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Drunk had axe and fake gun court told
A DRUNK armed himself with an axe and a fake gun for protection' after a row at a house party, a court heard on Thursday. Andrew Lee Egerton, aged 24, was caught stuffing an imitation Magnum Desert Eagle into the waistband of his trousers by police.
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Woman who was three times over limit is banned by court
A WOMAN has been hit with a 28-month driving ban after being found three times over the drink drive limit. Caroline Szunko, aged 24, of Shepperton Close, Appleton, was spotted by police officers driving down a bus lane in Lythgoes Lane in the early hours
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Victim Butler had spent around 20 years in jail
VICTIM Patrick Butler was a petty criminal and drug taker who was used by more serious criminals, the court heard. He also conned his family into providing hundreds of pounds' worth of top-ups for illegally-held mobile phones in Risley - apparently to
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Drug gangs ‘control Risley’
A PRISON where an inmate was murdered by fellow prisoners was controlled by drug gangs, a court has heard. Marcus Nelson, aged 30, and Aaron Gordon, aged 24, are accused of battering Patrick Butler to death at HMP Risley on November 13 2005. At Chester
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Church group visits Kenya for well opening
MEMBERS of Latchford Baptist Church are jetting off to Kenya to see first hand how their donations have helped. The four members of the congregation will be heading out to the remote village of Uloma, in the Bondi district of Kenya, which the church
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A chance to give blood
THE National Blood Service is appealing for people in Warrington to celebrate Mother's Day by saving a life and giving blood. Many regular donors say the reason they started donating in the first place is because their parents did. Anyone aged between
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Community centre closes
MEE Brow Community Centre in Culcheth is to close. The wooden building, which has been in Churchill Avenue since 1995, will be destroyed due to lack of use. Only a handful of people attended a meeting called last week to decide its fate. Letters sent
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Council says work on playing fields will go ahead soon
RESIDENTS in Dallam have been reassured after a promised £66,000 to improve playing fields seemed to have "disappeared" from this year's council budget. The scheme, to revitalise the changing rooms at the Longshaw Street playing fields, was given the
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Club owner blasts objectors to plans for retirement home
A CLUB owner launched a stinging attack on the people who have objected to her plan to convert it into retirement homes. Mrs Lucas said Glazebrook residents have stolen from her site and ran a campaign against her. She wanted to convert her Bank Street
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More feathers to Anna’s cap
GREAT Sankey woman Anna Guildford has just been awarded a doctorate after completing her Phd at the University of Brighton, where she is employed a research fellow. The 31-year-old, who grew up in Blandford Road, now lives in Brighton with her husband
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Surgery times
GREAT Sankey south councillors Alan Litton and Jim Regan will be in Helmsdale Lane and Charminster Close from 10.30am to 11.30am on Saturday, March 3.
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Soul slot moves ahead
PENKETH and Great Sankey Royal British Legion in Greystone Road, Penketh, will host its regular Soul Night on Friday, March 2, instead of the usual Saturday night slot. Music comes from DJ Sean Winston and entry is free.
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Raffle cash for charity
A CHARITY night in aid of Break Through With Cancer raised more than £2,500 after being staged at the Conservative Club in Meeting Lane, Penketh. It included a raffle, tombola and music from the 50s and 60s. Prizes included a signed Kylie Minogue calendar
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Couple make the headlines
FRANK and Mavis used to sell the news - now they've made the news! The Great Sankey couple ran a newsagents in Honiton Square in Penketh - and they have just reached their Golden Wedding anniversary. Frank Parkinson, aged 73, and Mavis, aged 70, moved
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Nicola is a real high flier
A FORMER Warrington Collegiate student from Penketh has beaten 200 other applicants to land her dream job as an air stewardess. Nicola Timmins, aged 20, won her position with Monarch Airlines and is now enjoying long-haul flights to some of the world's
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Mum’s craft day
THE Friends of St Vincents School Catholic Primary School in Finlay Avenue, Penketh, is holding a Mother's Day Craft and Gift Market on Sunday, March 4, at St Joseph's Parish Centre, Meeting Lane, Penketh, from 11am to 3pm. There will be modern and traditional
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Movie giant shows interest in school’s second feature fim
WARNER Bros have shown interest in backing Penketh High School's second feature film. The school has just filmed the final scene for its first film, Days. And the American film giant has been so impressed, it is considering giving the second film support
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Spring fair
ST MICHAEL'S Parish Church in Burtonwood is holding its spring fair this Saturday from 1pm in the Parish Hall.
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No to garage
A DETACHED double garage will not be built at 28 Dovecote Green, in Westbrook, after plans were refused by Warrington Borough Council.
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Fair trade
A FAIR trade coffee afternoon will be held tomorrow at Burtonwood Primary School on Green Lane. The event, from 2.30pm in the school hall, is supported by the Co-op on Mercer Street and will feature lots of food and drinks with all money raised to go
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Race night raises cash
A FAMILY race night held at Burtonwood Catholic Club raised nearly £400 for St Paul of the Cross Primary School. Andrew Cocker, head teacher at St Paul's, said: "The club was packed and we are delighted to announce a profit of £394 was made on the evening
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Blooming great stuff
THE Spark that Ignites' is the theme for this month's meeting of Winwick Flower Club. Pauline Marsden will host the event on Thursday, March 15, at Winwick Leisure Centre on Myddleton Road. Jacqueline Finall, group secretary, said: "It should be a very
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Speed order
TEMPORARY speed limits are in operation on Bold Lane in Burtonwood. Warrington Borough Council has made a 40mph speed limit order on the road to a point approximately 100 metres south west of its junction with Back Lane. A temporary 10 mph limit is
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Spring is in the air for scouts clean team at Gypsy Wood
GYPSY Wood was given a spring clean at the weekend as Burtonwood Scouts teamed up with Burtonwood Environmental Group. The area has already been transformed thanks to the work of youngsters from primary schools in the village, the environment group and
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Keep fit fun on offer at leisure centre
INTERESTED in getting in shape? Keep fit classes at Winwick Leisure Centre on Myddleton Lane run on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6pm. And children's classes are also held on Wednesday's from 5.15pm to 6.15pm. Admission is £3.50 with a free bottle
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Children’s centre will be a ‘great resource’
WORK has begun on a new children's centre designed to benefit families across Burtonwood. A former classroom at Burtonwood Primary School is being transformed into a multi-purpose site offering a range of health and community services. Anne Hudson,
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Join the youth club
A YOUTH club for young people aged from 13 to 18 meets from Monday to Wednesday, 7pm until 9pm, in Cinnamon Brow Farm Club. Anyone who lives in the area is welcome to attend.
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Diary date
PADGATE and Woolston Walking Day will take place on Saturday, June 24.
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Quiz night in Padgate
A QUIZ night will take place in Padgate Community Centre on Friday, March 30, at 7.45pm in aid of Christ Church Padgate Cricket Club. Admission costs £4 and includes pie and peas. Four people per table.
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Club hosts St Patrick’s Day special
A ST Patrick's Day Social event featuring dancing, Irish music, DJ, games and quiz will take place at St Benedict's Club on Rhodes Street, Orford, on Saturday, March 17, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £3 and are available from the parish office on 630127.
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Brass band appeals for members
PADGATE Brass Band rehearses every Wednesday evening at Cinnamon Brow Farm Club. New members aged eight upwards are needed. All instruments are provided. If you are interested in joining, call 491127 or go along to a rehearsal. Beginners sessions
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Donate your vouchers to school
ST OSWALD'S RC Primary School on Padgate Lane is appealing for help in collecting Sainsbury's Active Kids Campaign vouchers. If you would like to donate vouchers, drop them off in the collection box in the school office reception area. Last year the
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A new nursery for a new generation
A PURPOSE-BUILT nursery facility has opened its doors to a new generation. The new nursery located on the site of Beamont Infant School, on O' Leary Street, replaces the old one which was situated in a pre fabricated building. It will eventually form
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Alf Clemo
THE Warrington Guardian would like to clarify that the caption for a photograph on last week's Orford and Woolston district page should have read: Pat Bell with Winwick parish councillor Alf Clemo. Mr Clemo has been helping Mrs Pat Bell and her husband
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Campaign for ‘no’ vote on health waste recycling plant steps up
CAMPAIGNERS against a health waste recycling plant in Orford are mobilising their efforts for the fight ahead. Posters saying no' to the plans are currently being printed for display in cars and homes. And public demonstrations are planned for each
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Man arrested in robbery probe
DETECTIVES are investigating an attempted robbery of a pensioner in Orford. A 36-year-old man was arrested yesterday afternoon at 1.40pm on Poplars Avenue, close to Howson Road, after grabbing an 81-year-old woman's handbag and attacking her. The man
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Leader of Commons supports MP in row with beds firm boss
THE Leader of the House of Commons is the latest figure to be drawn into the row over the questionable behaviour of a Woolston-based company. Jack Straw MP became involved when the boss of Dreams Plc, Mike Clare, criticised Warrington north MP Helen
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Bringing books to life
IT was a novel day in Appleton Thorn on Thursday as pupils celebrated World Book Day. As part of the national event, marking the importance of books, children at Appleton Thorn Primary School got the chance to dress as their favourite characters and
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Playdays at church hall
TOTS are welcome to play the day away at St Mary Magdalene's Church hall, Appleton. The voluntary run nursery is on every Thursday from 9am-11am. Youngsters from birth to pre school age are welcome. Attendance costs £1.50 per child. For more information
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Parish council meeting time
THE annual parish meeting of Stockton Heath Parish Council will take place on April 10. The meeting will start at 7pm followed by the monthly parish council meeting at 7.30pm.
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Give blood and give life
MAKE a blood donation at Stockton Heath Methodist Church, on Walton Road on March 5. Two sessions will be held from 1.45pm to 4pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
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Old phones mean cash for sick children
IT'S good to talk, especially if you have old mobile phones which will help raise funds for sick children. Stockton Heath Lions is collecting old phone handsets for the Sick Children's Trust which provides temporary homes for families of sick children
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Cash boost
A NEWLY established charity supporting cancer sufferers has been given £50. The John Holt Cancer Foundation was given the cash by Stockton Heath Parish Council.
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Shoppers help to raise cash for guides trip
APPLETON Girl Guides have come up trumps. The girls in blue took part in various events to raise £3,000 to pay for their summer camp, Surf 07. Kathryn Harmer, who is the Bridgewater sub camp leader, said: "We challenged ourselves to raise £3000 to cover
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Outrage over health plans reshuffle
COUNCILLORS are outraged after health chiefs revealed a replacement medical centre would not be ready for 20 years. The news comes after two officials from Warrington Primary Care Trust visited Stockton Heath Parish Council to talk about the closure
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Lilly goes the extra mile to raise cash for Marie Curie
NOT long ago little Lilly could only manage a few lengths, but now she is preparing to swim a mile. Seven-year-old Lilly Thompson, of Ellesmere Road, Stockton Heath, will take the plunge on March 25 by swimming a massive 64 lengths in aid of Marie Curie
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Plan to demolish bungalow refused
A PLAN to demolish a rundown Grappenhall bungalow has been refused despite support from councillors and neighbours. Steve Tilsturn wanted to knock down the property at Yew Tree Farm in Broad Lane - but the council thought the replacement house was too
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Inner wheel hosts valuation night
THE Inner Wheel Club of Lymm hosts a charity valuation night to raise funds for the north west air ambulance on Wednesday. Starting at 7pm at Lymm Village Hall on Pepper Street the event includes expert valuations by Adam Partridge from Flog It and colleagues
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Parish meets
THE next meeting of Lymm Parish Council takes place on Tuesday in the parish hall. Starting at 7.30pm, members of the public are welcome.
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Going live with us
LYMM Parish Council has become the first citizen journalist for the Lymm, Grappenhall and Thelwall area. We are offering groups and societies, no matter how big or small, the chance to have their own page on our website. Just e-mail Lymm reporter Gareth
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Whitbarrow Road closed
A STRETCH of Whitbarrow Road will be closed later this month to allow telegraph poles to be installed. The temporary road closure will be in place on the Lymm road from its junction with Northway to its junction with Dane Bank Road. The work will take
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Quiz night fundraiser
A FUNDRAISING quiz night for Grappenhall Pre-school takes place at the community centre, on Bellhouse Lane, on Friday, March 23. It includes a hot potato supper and pudding, doors and bar opens at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £6, are available from Jermaine
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Churchyard full for graves
THE churchyard at St Mary's, in Lymm, has now been officially closed for people requiring new graves. Cremation spaces are unaffected by the Privy Council decision and responsibility for the maintenance of the churchyard now rests with Warrington Borough
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Hit for Six ... Nations TV
MEMBERS of Lymm Rugby Club will be TV stars for the day after winning a Six Nations competition. The club will feature in the BBC's coverage of England vs Wales later this month after they won the prize.
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We’re in the business of education!
BUDDING businessmen and women were born at Birchwood Primary School. Staff from Birchwood based Serco Assurance came into school to mentor the pupils on life in the business world.
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Mini-tractor put to work
SHRUB-COVERED paths in Birchwood are set to become a thing of the past. That's because the town council maintenance teams have a new weapon - a mini-tractor! Workers have just completed training to use the recently bought vehicle, which is armed with
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Marathon effort to raise some dough
A BAKER from Lymm has confirmed that he will be running in this year's Flora London Marathon in aid of a leading leukaemia charity. Philip Sexton, company director of Sexton's Village Bakery on Eagle Brow, hopes to raise £2,000 for UK charity Children
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New kitchen for church
CHURCHGOERS and community members are celebrating after their church got a new kitchen. Culcheth Methodist Church, in Warrington Road, Risley, was able to pay for the much-needed work after receiving a £3,100 grant from the Awards For All scheme. More
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Poster competition is anything but a drag for creative pupils
YOUNGSTERS at a Westy school have put pen to paper to help teach smokers how to stop. The pupils from St Augustine's Catholic Primary School took part in a school-wide competition to design a poster for No Smoking Day on March 14. The school also entered
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Police advice on the move
THE fight against crime has gone on the road in Risley. A trailer promoting crime reduction advice to residents has been supplied by the British Nuclear Group and the Safer Warrington Partnership. Home protection messages are currently being used but
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The Demon Headmaster
PUPILS at Culcheth High School are performing a play with a theme they already know a lot about! The Demon Headmaster, written by Adrian Flynn, has been chosen as this year's production by drama students. Performances will take place tonight, Thursday
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Church will bring Easter story to life
THE Easter story comes to life thanks to modern technology. St John's United Reformed Church will be hosting The Weekend That Changed The World, which is a multimedia presentation of the story of Easter. The show explores the famous story through drama
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Join the health walk
PICK up the pace and shed those pounds by taking part in a health walk. The two to three-mile circular walk in Latchford is an ideal opportunity for anyone wanting to get that bit more active. During the walk, there will be a series of steps to negotiate
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Man’s punishment extended
MARK Brown, of Mill Avenue, in Great Sankey, had a community punishment order extended by 20 hours for failing to attend two sessions, Warrington Crown Court heard on Friday. The 24-year-old was given a five-month suspended prison sentence and 80 hours
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Hunt for men wanted over £100k haul
DETECTIVES are looking for these men after a pensioner had £100,000 of his life savings stolen. Police released these photographs of the trio, thought to be travellers, following the theft from the 89-year-old woman. The men are: l Miley Quinn, aged
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Shoppers in gun terror
SHOPPERS and staff at a village shop have been left extremely traumatised' after an attack by masked raiders armed with a gun. A teenage girl and an elderly woman were both directly threatened by the raider brandishing the weapon on Friday night in what
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March 11, 1871
Court reports are always the part of an old newspaper that give the best insights into everyday life - and this week's Guardian contained a corker. Henry Starkey of Kingsley was charged at Warrington Borough Court with being drunk and furiously driving
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Briers still has goals in mind
LEE Briers is likely to resume goal-kicking duties against St Helens on Friday. Briers handed over the duties to Chris Bridge during the second half of Saturday's win at Harlequins after missing all three of his conversion kicks to the left-hand side