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Happy skipper denied by Warrington
WARRINGTON drew with bottom side Tattenhall in Cheshire County Cricket League Division Two at Walton Lea on Saturday. The Tattenhall captain was overjoyed to bowl first after winning the toss but Warrington got off to a bright start. M Agar hit 31 runs
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This is not just store wars - this is M&S store wars
A STORE war is set to erupt in Warrington with retail heavyweights Marks and Spencer going head-to-head with rivals Debenhams. M&S plans to expand its Gemini store to make it its largest outlet in the north west and one of its biggest flagship stores
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Stretton side held to draw
STRETTON Cricket Club's second XI drew with Alderley Park in a low-scoring home game at the weekend. Stretton batted first and posted 118 all out on a pitch with a slow outfield. That was something of a recovery as they had been 39 for 6. Paul Critchley
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Speedign cars are priority
IN response to Steph Davies letter, 'Keep your speed down', June 29 I am really sorry to hear that your cat was killed on the dangerous piece of road and that the driver concerned could not even take her to the vets nearby. As heartening as it is
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Boys are credit to generation
WE would like to thank two young Orford lads, Stephen and Jay, who used their mobiles to alert the emergency services, when one of our members was taken ill on Orford Park Bowling Green on Thursday, June. 29. Thanks to their help the ambulance arrived
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Family tree
I AM currently investigating my family history and wonder if your readers could provide any information on James Swindells Sherratt, a doctor who practiced at Stanley House on Stanley Street in Warrington after qualifying in 1869. In 1869 he married
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Police give quick response
I AM writing to thank Cheshire Constabulary for their speedy response to the incident involving approximately 15 youths on Victoria Park. While enjoying a day at the park on Saturday, my family saw a gang terrorising the youths on the skate park,
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Thanks for your support
All too often people are quick to complain but not as quick to compliment, and there are many unsung heroes who have helped us in these past few months. We would like to take the opportunity to thank all the staff at CAMHS and on ward B11 at Warrington
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Take notice – speed kills
AFTER a routine keyhole operation on my oesophagus I developed a high temperature which was treated by placing a cooling fan at my bedside and by giving me oxygen. During the night I felt very sick and was treated for nausea, first with an injection
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Fond farewell to Angel
IT has been on the cards for a while, but reluctantly the Lower Angel closed its doors for the final time last Saturday. Thanks for the memories lads; we have had some good times haven't we? (Even when Charlie wouldn't put the heating on!). Great beer
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Ghost town
I REFER to your article regarding the demise of Bridge Street in the town centre. The town centre is becoming a ghost town. As you stated, there are so many shop premises vacant and advertised to let. On top of this, there are too many charity shops
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Thanks to hospital staff
I AM writing this letter on behalf of my mum who is currently in Warrington Hospital after having a stroke. She would like to thank everyone who has helped her from the minute she realised something was not quite right and the ambulance was phoned, to
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Ditch idea of council logo
NOW that the nonsense of the super-clinics has been put to rest and public opinion has prevailed, let us hope the same swell of public support will stop the replacement of Warrington's coat of arms by a pathetic logo that any local infant school could
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Well done to road planners
I REFER to the traffic lights put up at the Westbrook Asda store. I totally agree with John Timperley and Tony Pelham; the disruption caused by the road works was bad enough, but now we have standing traffic in all directions. If safety for pedestrians
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Car park is nightmare
I AM a blue badge holder, and I have been three times to the new Golden Square, which I like very much. But to exit the car park is a nightmare. At the exit barrier one cannot reach the button for assistance, only by getting out of the car with great
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Please report any hazards
ON Thursday, June 28, at around 6.15am my husband and I and our two guide dogs were having our daily walk from Stockton Heath to Warrington. While walking along Wilderspool Causeway I received a head injury after colliding with the fence at the building
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Standard of cemeteries
I WRITE in response to the letters printed in the June 28 edition and would like to respond directly to the points of concern made. It was recognised in one of the letters that in areas where money has been spent, the cemetery provides a decent place
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High praise for hospital
I READ with interest your recent article about the infection problems at Warrington and Halton Hospitals. As I was due to go to Halton myself for an operation the following Monday, I was filled with dismay. However, my fears proved to be unfounded. The
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Sunny outlook forecast for Winwick Street
A MULTI-MILLION pound cinema complex opposite Warrington Central Station will "send a message that Warrington is a major destination capable of attracting real investment". That is the verdict of council leader Ian Marks after plans for the derelict
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Planning application
AN application for a retail unit and office has been made in Westy. The development, for land to the rear of 744 and 746 Knutsford Road, would consist of a retail unit, office and car park.
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Countdown to carnival time
THE clock is ticking in the lead up to the 10th Westy Carnival. Organisers are appealing for anyone who would like to offer a helping hand on the day to come forward. They still need people to help out on the stalls for the event, which takes place on
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Join teddy bears picnic
IT is teddy time at St Elphin's Church next week. Teddy bears and their owners are invited along to a teddy bears' picnic at the church. Each teddy should bring along a friend and a picnic to enjoy outside. There will be plenty of fun games and quizzes
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Royalty prepare for the big day
JOIN in the party atmosphere at Howley Carnival this weekend. The finishing touches are under way for the 27th carnival as the team behind the event prepares for all weather conditions; if it rains the carnival will be moved indoors to St Elphin's Community
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Get green at Bewsey Park
SHOW off your green credentials at an environment day at Bewsey Park this Saturday. The event has been organised by the Bewsey Community Association with the help of Stronger Together in Warrington. Help to keep your parkland tidy by taking part in
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Help needed with history
A MAN who is writing a book on the history of a Dallam railway shed is trying to contact two people. Steve Wakefield has already received a lot of help from people in the town with information on Shed 8B. He is creating a book for his father, who used
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Overgrown trees are pain for residents
MORE readers have spoken out about the trees that line Reynolds Street in Westy. Last month the Warrington Guardian reported on a resident's complaint to the council that trees on Reynolds Street were causing damage to his car and garden with a slimy
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Nature talk
WARRINGTON Nature Conservation Forum meets at Risley Moss Nature Reserve next Saturday, July 21, at 10.30am. Roger Lamming will talk about environmental issues affecting the Mersey Corridor and the impact of developments on biodiversity. Warrington
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Clean up
BIRCHWOOD is a little bit tidier thanks to community minded youngsters. Scouts, Cubs and Beavers from the 12th Warrington East Scout Group took part in a sponsored litter pick at Birchwood Shopping Centre last Monday. And as well as tidying up the area
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Diary launch
AN entrepreneur from Culcheth is launching an online diary designed to take the hassle out of housekeeping. Adam Hamer, aged 27, says his software package MyEasyDiary will be able to remind people about anything from MOT renewal dates to family birthdays
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Barn dance
A BARN dance takes place this Saturday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Croft Pre-School. The event, held at Croft Riding Centre, will feature live music by The Old School Band'. Tickets cost £10 for adults and include a hotpot supper. Children
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Grappers Hudd-wink Sale
A FINE spell of bowling by Richard Hudd inspired Grappenhall to their second Cheshire County Cricket League Division Two win of the season at Sale on Saturday. He took six wickets in a hostile 10-over spell to reduce Sale to 42 for 6 in reply to Grappenhall's
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Pupils combine sport with community issues
A ROUNDERS competition organised to help schoolchildren get to know their community support officers has been hailed a success. The event was held at Culcheth High School and attended by more than 70 pupils from all the schools in the Culcheth Cluster
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Real life Billy Elliott is living the dream
A BALLET dancer will take his most impressive step yet when he joins the prestigious Royal Ballet School. Brave Paul Oliver from Croft will leave his girlfriend, family and friends behind when he moves to London in September to pursue his dream. But
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Army cadets receive award
PENKETH army cadets received an award for collecting for last year's poppy appeal. The detachment, from the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment Army Cadet Force, received it from the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside. It was presented to Corporal Daren Harris
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Councillors walkabout
GREAT Sankey south councillors will be on walkabout this Saturday, from 10.30am, in the area bounded by Sycamore Lane, Dorchester Road, Hood Lane North and Sankey Way. The purpose will be to check out concerns and issues raised by residents in the area
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Planning applications
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council. In Penketh, a two-storey rear extension to 7, Penketh Road and a two-storey front and side extension to 19, The Dale. In Whittle Hall an application for the repositioning
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Fundraiser
PARK Road Primary School in Wroxham Road, Great Sankey, is hosting a summer fair fundraiser on Saturday, July 21, from 1pm to 3.30pm. Events include side stalls, barbecue, beer tent, and displays by Warrington Gymnastics and Warrington Jujitsu. Everyone
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High grid causes flooding
WHY is the grid higher than the water? That was the question posed by Great Sankey man Mervyn Jones as gardens flooded during the recent rains. The Payne Close resident said the grid in a neighbour's garden was too high to drain the water from around
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Youngsters wade in to help motorists and residents
TEENAGERS ran roadblocks to divert traffic after flooding in Sankey Bridges. They sent drivers away from Liverpool Road last week after a 70-yard stretch became impassable to traffic. "The kids were brilliant," said resident of 56 years, Pat Rowland
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Students go radio ga ga all week
TEENAGERS from Newton are radio ga ga after becoming the voice of a radio station this week. The sixth form students at St Aelred's Catholic Technology College are fronting the Thought For The Day section on BBC Radio Merseyside's breakfast programme
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Career change for Brendan
A GRAPHIC design student from Newton has swapped uranium for your living room. Brendan Ashbrook has been working on Channel Four soap Hollyoaks, after giving up his job at British Nuclear Fuels. The 40-year-old, from Conroy Way, is studying for a graphic
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House of horror
THREE bedroom terraced house for sale - previous owner murdered there. To prospective buyers, 397 Wellfield Street, in Bewsey, is an attractive buy at £119,950. But what most people won't realise is that the house holds a dark secret. It was the centre
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Trees career advice gets thumbs up
FROM outside, the Trees Community Centre may look like any other place for community groups. But the small centre has just won a big award for its career guidance service. It has just become a registered Matrix information, advice and guidance centre
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Hospital plans are in full bloom
PLANS for a garden that will bring colour into the lives of patients at the rebuilt Newton Hospital are now in full bloom. And the Newton Ward Forum helped the scheme grow with funding that paid for the sensory garden plans to be drawn up. The garden
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Spotlight on Culcheth
The first impression as you drive into Culcheth is the fresh open outlook created by the large village green covered with glorious clusters of plants. Spotlight on Culcheth
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King's way
MATT King wants to make a big impact with Wolves next season after sacrificing his spot in the Australian national team to join the club at the peak of his career. Wolves have sensationally captured one of Australia's leading lights on a four-year deal
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Anderson and Gleeson in squad
VINNIE Anderson and Martin Gleeson have been named in Wolves' 20-man squad for their home match against Salford on Sunday. Anderson (back) and Gleeson (knee) have not played since the home loss to St Helens on May 28 but could be set for a return along
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Appleton’s promotion push stutters against Sandbach
APPLETON Cricket Club stuttered in Cheshire Alliance Division One as their clash with Sandbach finished in a draw on Saturday. With the previous week's action a washout, it was up to the south Warrington side to gain maximum points to enable them to
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ATHLETICS: Third after home meet
WARRINGTON Athletics Club finished third in their home round of the North of England League on Sunday. Although not able to cover all events at Victoria Park, Warrington finished a place higher than in previous matches and hold fourth spot in the overall
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ATHLETICS: Timmins ‘collapses’ on French mountain
THE father of a teenage Warrington running star says there are lessons for his daughter to learn from her collapse during a major race abroad at the weekend. Heather Timmins' first appearance for Great Britain at under 20s level turned into a disaster
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Georgia is an inspiration
GEORGIA Rankin likes to be treated like any other eight-year-old but her courage makes her stand out. She has a bowel disorder and restricted growth and won the annual bravery award from her school. Her tufting enteropathy means she cannot absorb nutrients
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Juniors top their group
WARRINGTON Cricket Club's under 13s team have qualified for the championship section of the Cheshire County League by finishing top of their group. They finished the qualification section by convincingly beating Northwich by 78 runs. They scored 149
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Rangers recruit
FIFE Rangers open-age soccer team are on the lookout for goalkeepers and outfield players. They train at Orford Park on Wednesdays from 6.30pm. For more details contact Andy on 07974 732049.
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Fisher pioneering in Latvia
SCOTT Fisher has been selected to represent Great Britain Student Rugby League for the second year running. The 22-year-old flies out with the Student Rugby League Chairman's XIII today, Thursday, to play the first ever rugby league match against Latvia
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We can be heroes...on the buses
UNSUNG Warrington heroes may not get their names in lights. But a new campaign will see their names get around town as one of the Pride of Warrington' winners. The Warrington Guardian has teamed up with Warrington Borough Transport to launch The Pride
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Youths flee after girl hit by golf ball
A GOLF ball hit a four-year-old girl and left her head spurting' with blood - and mum is appealing for information on the young players who ran off. Arabella Bailey was hit as her mum walked her pet dog Benji on land behind Boyle Avenue in Longford.
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Eagle invite
EAGLE RUFC have started their pre-season training schedule and invite players of all ability to join the club. Sessions will continue to take place with Graeme Taylor and Pete Eden at Thornton Road in Great Sankey on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. Training
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Houdini hatches new escape plan
HOUDINI the snake is doing his namesake proud - by escaping from his tank every chance he gets. The foot-long corn snake first escaped on his second day at home on Lockerbie Close, Cinnamon Brow, in December, and was only found last month, having grown
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One vision for six of the best by 2010
AN ambitious and inclusive' six-point vision' to start turning Warrington into a major player in the north west by 2010 has been unveiled. Town Hall bosses have pledged to build on the council's excellent' four-star rating by focusing on key issues:
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GOLF: Loch calling
BIRCHWOOD Golf Club professional Phil Archer starts the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond today, Thursday, after another decent performance on the European Tour. Archer finished tied 15th for the second week running as he ended the European Open, which was
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Results and fixtures
WARRINGTON and North Cheshire Bowls Association Red Line Recruitment Monday League results. Section A: Tetley A (8) 211 Alford Hall A (6) 205, Grapes (6) 192 Grange A (9) 219, Brooklands A (11) 209 Pavilions (3) 188, Red Lion A (7) 210 King and Queen
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DARTS: Individual competition
GRAPPENHALL Summer Darts League Individual competition preliminary round fixtures for tomorrow, Friday. At G and T Legion: P Bebbington (RH) v N Foster (Bull), D Noble (Bull) v A Bennett (RH), S Cooper (Wheatsheaf), v C Rimmer (RH), D Williams (ROB)
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GOLF: Club latest
WARRINGTON Golf Club's Centenary Trophy results: 1, G Hindle 66-1=65 (lowest gross); 2, DJ Moreton 71-5=66 (card play-off); 3, A Whitefield 86-20=66. ***** Birchwood Golf Club's Smith Brothers Trophy results: 1, P Nelson 44pts; 2, M Cox 41pts; 3, S
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DOMINOES: Results and tonight's fixtures
WARRINGTON Dominoes Summer League results. PMP Fabrications Division One: S/Heath Legion 4 Roosters A 6, Woolston 6 Borough B 4, Borough A 8 Marquis 2. B Howard Heating and Plumbing Division Two: King and Queen 4 Warr Cons A 6, Warr Cons C 6 Rylands
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King sends his message to Wolves fans
MATT King has sent his message to the Wolves fans ahead of his arrival next season. The Australian will switch to The Halliwell Jones Stadium in 2008 and, in a direct message to the supporters, he said: "I hope they'll accept me. "Obviously it's going
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Wolves fans could have a bigger part to play than first meets the eye
TRIBALISM is a funny thing in sport. Our online story of Peter Peacey and Beck Muir urging Warrington Wolves fans to get behind Catalans Dragons against Wigan Warriors in the Carnegie Challenge Cup semi final at The Halliwell Jones Stadium created a
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Door not yet closed
SIMON Moran has been pleased with Wolves' recent upturn in form. Wolves were impressive in a 47-28 win at Huddersfield on Sunday on the back of a win against Wakefield and a narrow loss to Catalans. "I think any Warrington fan enjoyed the game on Sunday
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Lowes starts on a high
NEW assistant coach Jimmy Lowes reckons Wolves' win at Huddersfield provided a fantastic base to work from in the coming weeks. Wolves were alerted to Lowes' availability last Tuesday night and Paul Cullen met the former Salford assistant on Wednesday
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We will not break salary cap - Cullen
PAUL Cullen has assured Wolves fans that the club are in no danger of breaking the habits of a lifetime and going over the salary cap limit. Wolves have always been careful to abide by Super League's salary cap regulations and, at a time when St Helens
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Moran excited by King of all coups
SIMON Moran hopes Matt King will make 'a tremendous impact' when he joins Wolves next year. King has agreed to switch from NRL leaders Melbourne Storm to Warrington for 2008 and Moran, who played his usual role in securing the signing, is excited about
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Wizards dig deep
Warrington Wizards 40 Dewsbury Celtic 18. WARRINGTON Wizards triumphed in an absorbing and high quality Rugby League Conference National game at Wilderspool Stadium. Wizards scored four tries in the last quarter to run out winners. Dewsbury opened
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Morley’s leading display sets up highest away victory
Huddersfield Giants 28 Warrington Wolves 47. WOLVES shed their shackles and recorded their highest away win of the season at Huddersfield Giants on Sunday. Quality performances had previously been held back by defensive frailties, gifting away possession
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WANTED: Police manhunt for convict with history of gun crime and violence
A DANGEROUS criminal is on the run. Police are hunting gun criminal Craig Dodd days after he was released from Risley Prison. The 35-year-old is wanted for breaking the terms of his release and breaching his licence. Dodd was caged in August last year
