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Pretty in pink
STRETTON stepped out in style for the annual walking day. Pupils from Stretton St Matthew's Primary School along with Brownies and Scouts took part in the walk of witness on Saturday. A church service was held at St Matthew's Church. For the full story
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£½million for new chapter at Lymm library
DAMP and costly' Lymm library is to get a half a million pound makeover. Councillors have agreed to spend the money on the 80-year-old library in Davies Way after hearing how popular and well-used by the community it was. Clr Roy Smith, executive board
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Gunmen attack driver
A ROMANIAN truck driver was robbed at gunpoint by armed thieves in Howley. Two raiders smashed through the HGV's windows and threatened the 23-year-old with a handgun during the robbery on Saturday on Howley Lane. The offenders stole a bag containing
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Under 21s to face Salford after late loss
WOLVES' under 21s travel to Salford on Thursday after slipping to a 40-29 defeat at Hull KR on Sunday. Wolves led 29-28 going into the final stages, with Steve Bannister crossing twice and further tries coming from Alex Thompson, Sam Gee and Chris Riley
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Disabled man attacked with knife
A MUGGER threatened a disabled man with a knife in a bit to snatch his money. The 51-year-old, who was in a wheelchair, had the knife brandished at his throat after he withdrew cash at a TSB ATM on Poplars Avenue, Orford. The incident happened on Sunday
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New home for strays named
THE borough council has named the new dogs home to take strays. Its old contract was with Leigh Animal Sanctuary. Leigh Animal Sanctuary agreed to change its name to Leigh Cats and Dogs Home Ltd after a Charity Commission probe. It was also the subject
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Post your smoke-free entries
SCHOOL children have been asked to design a smoke-free poster for Warrington Hospital. The competition is open to primary and secondary school pupils aged four to 16. It has been organised by North Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust and Asda Cockhedge. Prizes
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What lies beneath ...
CATCH a water scorpion or a whirligig beetle at Lymm Dam. On Wednesday, August 1, rangers are organising an investigation of what lies beneath the waters! Starting at 1.30pm, meet at the ranger cabin off Crouchley Lane. Call 758195 to book.
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A step back in time for rangers
FOLLOW footsteps in to the past with rangers from Victoria Park on a meander along the Mersey. The evening adventure will take you on a historical journey as part of the Mersey Forest Heritage in the forest' fortnight. You can take in the Twiggeries
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Fit for a Prince
STUDENTS from Warrington came face-to-face with royalty when Prince Charles visited the county on Thursday. HRH The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the University of Chester's Chester campus, meeting students from the university as
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Celebrations and Lessons Learned
It was my birthday yesterday and I celebrated in style... with a 12 mile run. It seemed stupid to sacrifice all the training we did last week by not going so we went out for 2 hours and pounded the streets. I've found building momentum is the best
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Be on your guard for rogue gardeners
RESIDENTS should be on their guard following complaints that rogue gardeners are targeting homes in Warrington. Officers at trading standards say they are worried that opportunists are following genuine gardeners after complaints from residents who have
