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Cullen wanted Hull KR cup draw
PAUL Cullen reckons Wolves have got the draw they wanted after being handed a home tie with Hull KR in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup. The Robins knocked Wolves out of last year's competition in a quarter-final encounter at Craven Park but Cullen's
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Lib Dems to close in on South seat
THE Liberal Democrats have sent out another message that they are set on winning the Warrington South seat at the next general election. The party's election supremo - Lord Chris Rennard - visits a meeting of the party at the Village Hotel today, Thursday
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War of words at council
A SPAT between rival Labour and Lib Dem councillors is running on and on. Clrs Terry O'Neil, Burtonwood, and John Morris, Whittle Hall, both Labour, clashed again this week with Sankey South's Lib Dem Clr Alan Litton. Both are experienced politicians
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Eddie’s snapshot back to the glory days ...
THIS was the scene when Alex Murphy brought home the Challenge Cup in 1974. The streets of Warrington were flooded with jubilant Wire fans as a 100,000 strong reception welcomed home their heroes at the Town Hall. And outside the town gates, Warrington
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Give nurses and carers a fair pay deal
HELEN Jones has called for better treatment of nurses and carers. The Warrington North MP wants nurses and other public sector workers to be given a 2.5 per cent pay rise and for carers to receive more support. "Nurses are an integral part of our
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Parkside coalition
A CAMPAIGN group in favour of the Parkside development planned for the border of Winwick has been launched. Parkside 2010 is an alliance of people and groups who are in favour of the proposed development of a rail freight terminal on the site that straddles
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Give nurses and carers a fair pay deal
HELEN Jones has called for better treatment of nurses and carers. The Warrington North MP wants nurses and other public sector workers to be given a 2.5 per cent pay rise and for carers to receive more support. "Nurses are an integral part of our NHS
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Shining a light on the dark side of toxic relationships
WARRINGTON charity The Relationships Centre opened its doors to the public on Thursday to mark International Women's Day. The charity offers support and advice to anyone affected by violent or unhealthy relationships and hosted an open day at its offices
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Banned biker who hit cop let off jail
A BANNED motorcyclist who assaulted a policeman after being stopped for suspected traffic offences has been spared a jail sentence. Christopher Cameron, aged 30, of Padgate Lane, was given a five-month sentence suspended for a year after admitting punching
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Pensioner robbed ... man arrested
DETECTIVES are investigating an attempted robbery on a pensioner in Orford. A 36-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday afternoon at 1.40pm on Poplars Avenue, close to Howson Road, after grabbing an 81-year-old woman's handbag and attacking her. The
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Karen Egan drawn by Louise aged 11
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Drawn by Natalie Markey
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New Wolves pitch helped us, says Saints coach
ST Helens coach Daniel Anderson felt that Wolves' fantastic new pitch only served to help his side's flowing rugby on Friday. Saints are renowned for their attractive play and both Anderson and hat-trick scorer Matt Gidley reckoned the pristine surface
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Teenager bitten as trio storm Co-op store
A SHOP worker was bitten after trying to stop an audacious robbery attempt in Penketh. Three men had gone into the Co-op shop on Warrington Road, Penketh, at 5pm on Thursday carrying large containers. After pushing three members of staff away, they
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Jane Vaughan drawn by Emily aged 9
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Lucy Lindop drawn by Olivia aged 11
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Tina Ogdon drawn by Ceri aged 10
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Chris Ramsey drawn by Abigail aged 6
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Samantha Brunt drawn by Cerys aged 6
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Teenage girl on final warning for M&S theft
A 17-year-old girl from Grappenhall will be given a police warning for stealing from her employer, Marks and Spencers. Charges of theft were dropped at Warrington Youth Court on Thursday, on the understanding the girl, who cannot be named because of
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Catherine Pennington drawn by Lloyd aged 7
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Linda Seymour drawn by Becky aged 6
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Nicola Latimer drawn by Issac aged 7
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Anne Walker drawn by Maisy aged 5
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Julieanne Reilly drawn by Marcus aged 5
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Anne Harrison drawn by Amelia aged 5
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Anne Harrison drawn by Jacob aged 3
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Paula Martin drawn by Jessica aged 7
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Karen Cowell drawn by Jordan aged 7
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Elizabeth Beech drawn by Evie aged 2
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Sher Hadaway drawn by Iona aged 5
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Lisa Dobbs drawn by Olvia aged 4
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Lindsay James drawn by Bridger ahed 9
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Marie Dutton drawn by Kerry aged 11
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Julie Reilly drawn by Olivia aged 9
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Kay Power drawn byKack aged 5
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Julie Wood drawn by Emil aged 10
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Alison Weston drawn by Brian aged 6
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Claire Jones drawn by Rebecca aged 7
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Karen Philips drawn by Reece aged 10
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Gillian Hankinson drawn by Emma aged 9
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Nicola Latimer drawn by Rhianna aged 10
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Leah Allen drawn by Matthew aged 7
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Rachel Allen drawn by Leah aged 4
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Nicola Ward drawn by Rebecca aged 12
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Lisa Platt drawn by Grace aged 5
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Keeping me entertained
The battle of fitness versus fatness is back on track. Last night I decided to forego the advice that rest will aid my recuperation from man-flu, and instead of putting my feet up and watching the telly with a glass of hot orange, as advised, I headed
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Cup game scheduled for Saturday afternoon
WOLVES' Challenge Cup match against Hull Kingston Rovers will be played at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday, March 31, at 2.30pm. The fourth round game will be shown live by the BBC.
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On their bikes!
A GROUP of cricketers will be swapping their whites for cycling shorts this St Patrick's Day, biking over 50 miles from Blackpool to Sale. The 11 members of Sale Cricket Club, ranging in age from 17 to 34, will begin the ambitious journey on March 17
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War of words at council
A SPAT between rival Labour and Lib Dem councillors is running on and on. Clrs Terry O'Neil, Burtonwood, and John Morris, Whittle Hall, both Labour, clashed again this week with Sankey South's Lib Dem Clr Alan Litton. Both are experienced politicians
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Heritage project discussed at fans' meeting
AN insight into a proposed Halliwell Jones Stadium heritage project will be the main feature of Warrington Wolves Supporters' Trust's meeting in the North Stand Platinum Suite on March 27 at 7.30pm. The Wire2Wolves project will record, preserve and interpret
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21-year-old man stabbed
A MAN suffered severe facial injuries after a stabbing in Orford. The attack happened just after midnight on Thursday when a 21-year-old man was attacked near to the shops on Poplars Avenue. Officers are currently making inquiries to find the attacker
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Man shot as he answered front door
A GUNMAN is on the run after a man was shot on Thursday night. The 31-year-old victim was shot in the leg when he answered the door at a house on Vulcan Close, Padgate at 8pm. Armed police were called to the scene. The man who is being treated at Warrington
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Mourner attacked
A WESTY boy who attacked a mourner laying flowers for a dead friend has been put in juvenile custody for six months. The drunken 17-year-old fractured the nose of his victim at Padgate Train Station, Warrington Magistrates' Court heard on Thursday.
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Barnett forced to watch on from sidelines
RICHIE Barnett had to sit out another match on Friday after failing a fitness test on his ankle injury. The winger has been out of action since damaging ankle ligaments against Bradford three weeks ago but could return in the home match against Hull
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BOXING: Bridge Foot girls on form
BRIDGE Foot Boxing Club's girls are making a name for themselves. Schoolgirl Jessica Ward won a one-sided unanimous decision against Jessica Beedham in Hull last weekend. Beedham came out very aggressive but walked straight on to Ward's stiff left jab