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Boost for architecture company

A WARRINGTON-based company has been recruited to undertake a multi-million pound face-lift on a building in Leeds. The Legh Street architecture and surveying company, IOCHRE, who built the Makoto Bank headquarters in Taiwan was commissioned to undertake

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First of a hat-trick of successes for Stockton Heath - part 11

Gordon Brown looks back at 1954. Although Stockton Heath, forerunner of today's Warrington Town, were approaching the end of their first season in the prestigious Mid-Cheshire League and the start of their second, having already collected the League

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Fiddlers Ferry

Picture of Fiddlers Ferry power station taken on the evening of Sunday, 17th February from the roof of the new Golden Square Car Park by Mark Ainscough from Gorse Covert, Warrington

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201 - Jessica Cullen

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200 - Ciaran Hall

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199 - Isam Parvez

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198 - Evie Owen

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197 - Amelia Henry

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196 - Bethany Grieve

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195 - Jasmine Gahgan

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194 - Levi Parker

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SWIMMING: Hannah makes a splash with two wins in Bolton Mini League

A TEAM of swimmers from Warriors of Warrington gained wins in the first round of this year's Bolton and District Mini League at St Helens. Against teams from St Helens and Worlsey, the nine-year-old girls relay team of Catherine Ross, Rachel Howard,

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GLANCE GUIDE: Results and fixtures

Athletics. Warrington Athletics Club results from final round of Manchester Area Cross Country League: Senior Men: Steve Burthem, 33, 36mins 7secs (second over 45). Under 15s boys: Matt Pontifex, 11, 14mins 56secs (12th overall); Mike Hilton, 20, 16mins

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Alistair shows his mastery of pole

THE freezing weather put paid to sport on Warrington Anglers' Association stillwater fisheries this week. However, one of our up-and-coming junior anglers, Alistair Evans, showed his mastery of using the pole and punch on Thursday when he fished the

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Two tench of 7lbs landed at Lymmvale

UNFORTUNATELY, last weekend and the beginning of this week the severity of the frosts have overtaken the ability of the warm daytime sunshine to melt the ice. Therefore, most Lymm Angling Club waters have been frozen solid, making fishing difficult or

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Woman goes into labour on M6

A CAR was spotted driving on the M6 hardshoulder yesterday - because one of the passengers had gone into labour. Two traffic officers were on a routine patrol at 7.45am in Warrington when they noticed the car using the hardshoulder to dodge heavy traffic

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BOXING: Craven books spot in national semis

DANNY Craven will contest boxing's national schoolboy semi finals on Saturday. The Bridge Foot Police Boxing Club fighter's passage was secured with a convincing defeat of Durham's Marley Abadom at Everton Park Sports Centre in Liverpool at the weekend

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Albion work hard

Latchford Albion 44 Adlington 30. LATCHFORD had to work hard for Saturday's North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division One victory over Adlington after twice taking their foot off the gas. Albion raced into a 24-4 half-time lead with tries from

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Stan-d and deliver

WARRINGTON Wizards entertain Stanningley in the Carnegie Challenge Cup second round at Wilderspool Stadium on Saturday at 2.30pm. Wizards are aiming to progress to a game against National League opposition for the first time in their four-year history

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‘Rat-kids’ threw slab at my taxi

"FOR some reason when schools are out it is hunting season on taxis. "When they throw bricks you can see the joy on their faces, they think it's great. "They are like rats round here - they come off these roads and then go anywhere." Taxi driver Malcolm

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Leave work on time today!

ALMOST five million people in the UK work unpaid overtime, equating to an average of £4,995 free work per employee, according to trade unions. Today, Friday, February 22 has been labelled 'Work Your Proper Hours Day' by the Trades Union Congress (TUC

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We've got to be wary we don't spend too much time beating our players up

WOLVES coach Paul Cullen was asked if there had been any further consideration given to the team's goal-kicking situation after Lee Briers missed four from five attempts against St Helens at the weekend following some wayward marksmanship in the opening

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Curry house owner is prosecuted

THE owner of a take-away in Grappenhall has been prosecuted for breaching food hygiene. Warrington Borough Council's environmental health team successfully prosecuted Mohammed Uddin as the owner of the Grappenhall Indian Gourmet, on Knutsford Road, at

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Tracy Barrington drawn by Rachel aged 11

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Shirley Dunning drawn by Allisha aged 6

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Going loco

A RESTORED locomotive train built at Vulcan Foundry will stop at Newton railway station on Saturday - 27 years after its last visit. The sell-out journey will stop at the Southworth Road station at 6am and 11pm. The first of the 22 trains made at the

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Driver unhurt in car accident

EMERGENCY services were called after a one-car accident occurred on February 13. Police and an ambulance attended the Alder Root Lane scene after a blue Suzuki Grand Vitara estate overturned. The driver was unhurt in the accident that was reported at

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Ofsted praises St Aelred's College

PUPILS and teachers from St Aelred's Catholic Technology College have something to smile about after receiving pleasing Ofsted reports. The Ofsted inspection, which took place at the Birley Street institution from January 23 to 24, commented that the

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Parlez Francais?

POLISH your language skills in time for the summer, at Newton Community Centre. Intermediate French classes are going to be held for those with a good knowledge in the language. Conversational skills will be improved by speaking French for the majority

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Help with Great Train Robbery book

AN author is appealing to anyone who worked in the Vulcan factory in the 1960s - particulary around the time of the notorious Great Train Robbery. Writer and journalist Spencer Vignes said: "I am writing a book about the locomotive that was involved

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Andrea Harris drawn by Ellie aged 8

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MP tackles plant worries

NEWTON MP Dave Watts has spoken out against plans for a recycling plant at Lyme Wood Pit. Meeting with a senior manager of Cory Environmental Ltd's management - the company behind the application - following the council's rejection of the application

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Making a drama out of talented young performers

Children can develop their enthusiasm, confidence and creativity through one of the world's largest drama schools. The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy holds sessions at Newton Community Centre every week for children between the ages of five and 12. The

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Assurances given over new academy

CONCERNS have been allayed over the proposed Newton Academy, which would combine two Newton secondary schools. Sponsors of the proposed new academy - the Church of England Diocese of Liverpool, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool and Hope University

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Bowling meeting

CROFT Bowling Association holds its annual general meeting on February 29, at 7.30pm in Croft Village Hall. New and old members welcome. Cheese and wine will be served after the meeting.

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Walk on water

DEDICATED runners will feel like they are walking on air after learning they have raised almost £2,000 after a Walk for Water event in Culcheth. Around 30 people, including a nine-year-old boy and someone in their early 60s, braved a chilly winter's

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Charity night

A CHARITY night of entertainment in aid of St Rocco's hospice takes place at Culcheth Royal British Legion on Friday, March 14, from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 and include a buffet as well as two star entertainers. Call Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council

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Evonne Pennington drawn by Samantha aged 12

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New team

CULCHETH Athletic Junior Sports Club is bringing in a new team aimed at children aged between nine and 10. The club will be holding trials for children at Culcheth High School playing fields on Sunday, March 2 from 10am until 1pm. For more information

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Cold warning

GLAZEBURY residents are being warned to be on their guard against cold-callers claiming to be from the water board. It follows an incident in the village on February 4 when two men tricked their way into a house and stole property. Anyone visited by

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Tributes paid to popular leader

TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular community leader who has died after working tirelessly for Birchwood. Ron Tarry was described as a dedicated family man and active local councillor who always did his best for other people. Mr Tarry, aged 75, died

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Snow drop

A SNOW drop walk for charity takes place in Glazebury this Sunday. Peter and Delia Caswell will open up their garden to visitors between 12 noon and 4pm to view the first signs of spring. Donations are welcome and all proceeds will be split between

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Carla Booth drawn by Joshua Dimeloe

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Meeting time

WHITTLE Hall Community Action Meeting will be held in the café area of Asda on Cromwell Avenue at 7pm this Tuesday.

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Park revamp plans

MEMBERS of Dorchester Road Residents' Association are looking for help in raising funds to revamp the park on Dorchester Road, in Great Sankey. The recently re-formed association aims to start the rejuvenation project, which has been in the pipeline

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Alex sails to success

A FORMER Great Sankey High School pupil has sailed to success as a class leader in the Royal Navy. Trainee engineering technician Alex Brabin, aged 26, joined the Royal Navy in November and was selected to lead his class during the nine week training

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WI bring and buy

A BRING and buy sale is taking place at the Meeting Lane Leisure Centre, in Penketh, on Friday between 2pm and 4pm. Held by the Women's Institute, stalls include books, cakes, fancies and a raffle. Entry is £1 and includes light refreshments.

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Man injured by his own car

A GREAT Sankey man in his 70s was treated for leg injuries at Warrington Hospital after trapping his leg inbetween his house and his car. The incident happened on Buckingham Drive at 7.45am last Monday after the man slowly drove his car up the driveway

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Can you help family to find Neo?

OWNERS of a missing cat are appealing for help in finding their family pet. Neo, a very friendly tabby white, went missing from his home in Lytham Close in Great Sankey on Wednesday, January 23. His owner, Lucy Lavan, said: "He has black and grey stripes

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All the world's a stage for acting brothers

TWO stage struck brothers from Whittle Hall have been entertaining the crowds in a sell out production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Phil and Mike Manning, of Bishopdale Close, were cast alongside Leah Bracknell and Stuart Wade, better known as Zoe and

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Roadworks cause chaos for businesses

ROADWORKS are causing chaos in Great Sankey with Liverpool Road reduced to one lane and Station Road and St Mary's Road closed completely. Work started three weeks ago on A57 Liverpool Road to allow gas works to be carried out with closures starting

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Carla Booth drawn by Scarlett aged 8

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Pub turns around zero rating to four stars

THE Chapel House in Burtonwood has bounced back to form with a four out of five hygiene rating. Last summer the pub received zero out of five - the worst possible mark on Warrington Borough Council's Scores on the Doors website, which publishes borough

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Extension plans submitted

BLUEPRINTS for a ground floor rear extension at 65 St David's Drive in Callands have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council.

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Bulldogs recruiting new players

BURTONWOOD Bulldogs under-8s Rugby League team is recruiting new players - in a bid to secure the future of the side. Coach Stuart Browne said: "We're a small, close-knit team with a great bunch of kids and parents. "We just need a couple more players

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Home watch meeting

THE Winwick Home Watch group will meet at Winwick Leisure Centre on Myddleton Lane tonight at 7.45pm. Community Support Officer David Brownlee will be in attendance and all residents are welcome.

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Grant to teach road safety

ST PHILIP'S Primary Pre- School group has been awarded a grant of £251 by Burtonwood and Westbrook Parish Council for equipment to help teach road safety.

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Floral display at church

ST PHILIP'S Church in Westbrook is adorned with flowers arranged by Norma Stanworth. If you would like to donate money towards the flowers for a particular week of the church calendar you can leave your name on the church notice board.

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Walk along banks of Sankey Canal

WATERWAY to spend the day - join a six mile stroll through the countryside of Winwick and Burtonwood on Sunday, February 24 along the banks of the Sankey Canal. If you are interested meet park rangers at Fordton Leisure Centre car park at 10.30am or

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Bus crash left 30 bits of glass in my face

A WOMAN had to have 30 pieces of glass removed from her face following a bus crash in Burtonwood. Amanda Thompson, aged 26, was sitting in a seat facing the aisle of the number 329 Arriva bus when it collided with another 329 service on Phipps Lane.

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Little laureates pen a permanent legacy

POETIC school children have had their talents immortalised. The children from St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, in Quebec Road, submitted poems to Little Laureates, a book of poems from the north of England. Their poems were selected from thousands

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Art classes

WATERCOLOUR painting classes begin at the Fearnhead Cross Centre today, Thursday, from 2pm to 4pm. E-mail settlegfs@yahoo.co.uk for more information.

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Make your mum's day

MAKE sure your mum knows how valued she is this Mother's Day by making a handmade card with a little help from Long Lane Garden Centre. The two-hour session, on Monday, begins at 1pm and is free. To book a space call 632847.

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Community meetings

LET police community support officers know your views on the area at three community action meetings this week. There will be one at Woolston High School tonight, Thursday, from 7pm. Last time the priority set for Woolston was tackling litter. On Wednesday

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Singing workshop

GIVE your windpipes a workout and learn to sing with Warrington Musical Society and Halton Orphius choir. The musical workshop aims to teach those who would like to sing but haven't yet taken the plunge. The day begins at 10am at St Bridget's Church

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What do you want from us?

BENNETT'S Recreation Ground was the subject of fiery debate after it emerged a group of teens playing football on there were moved on by the parish council. "This is a group of kids that you just sent back on the street," said Clr Sharon Wilson (LD -

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Love in the aisles at Morrisons

LOVE was in the air as customers were serenaded in the aisles and given free chocolates in a supermarket on Valentine's Day. Morrisons on Greenalls Avenue, Stockton Heath, went all out for the occasion by having three of their young, part-time, male

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Children raise charity cash

A NURSERY in Appleton Thorn has been praised for raising money to help a seriously ill boy get vital treatment abroad. The Old Vicarage Day Nursery in Green Lane hosted a sponsored dance during its dancing tots class. The children raised £470 from friends

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Bungalow demolition

DEMOLITION of a bungalow could take place if plans are approved. The owners of 54 Hawthorne Grove, Appleton, have submitted a full planning application to demolish the existing building and to replace it with a new building.

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Householders warned about cold callers

RESIDENTS are being warned after cold callers struck in Lower Walton. An elderly woman was cold called by two men offering to trim the top of her conifer. A cheque payable to one of the men has since been stopped. The traders did not have a waste carriers

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Cash boost for church lighting

THE bells will be ringing at St Thomas' Church after they received a cash boost towards the cost of lighting the tower. Low energy lights that give out a yellowy white glow will be installed to emphasise the listed building's beauty. Costing more than

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Faye is making a meal of her success

A FOOD-LOVING Lower Whitley girl hit upon a recipe for success when she entered a nationwide competition. Faye Clayton, aged 13, entered a contest to find a great British meal for a Great British icon. The Manchester High School for Girls pupil devised

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Care home

PLANS have been submitted to build a new care home in Lymm. The home would have 50 beds and be based at Red Cott Farm on Booths Hill Road.

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Diamond do

HEAR the songs of Neil Diamond at Grappenhall and Thelwall British Legion next month. Star performer Shane Keating will treat the audience to the sound of the legendary 70s crooner on Saturday, March 1. Tickets are £6 pay on the door.

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Get fit with Gladiator Jet

FORMER Gladiators star Jet is encouraging contenders to get fit at new pilates classes. The former TV star, Diane Youdale, will be running the classes at Greak Oak Health in the village. Diane welcomes all ages and abilities to join her in her classes

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Fundraising tops £250k

LYMM'S Cancer Research UK committee confirmed it has raised £7,500 in the past year. The figure was announced at the annual general meeting held earlier this month, and has taken the total raised by the committee in the village to more than £250,000.

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Calling future footballers

GET kitted out to play for Grappenhall Sports Football Club's newest Saturday Club. Organisers are looking out for children who want to play football and are in either reception or year one. The club starts in October and will be run by Alain Perret

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Quiz night to help Russian orphans

HELP out a Russian orphanage at a quiz night at Grappenhall Community Centre next month. The home, close to capital Moscow, houses 70 children and has already been helped by people in Warrington. Money is still needed to improve the orphanage though

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Cherry Tree join Primrose and Blue Club

CHARITABLE youngsters at Cherry Tree Primary School in Lymm turned primrose and blue after helping the Wolves charity. The children raised money for the Wolves Foundation and in exchange, Wolfie headed along to help explain how the money will be spent

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Helên’s success is poetry in motion

PACKED full of madcap characters and poetic prose, a Lymm poet is celebrating the publication of her first collection of children's poetry. Helên Thomas has appeared regularly on the UK poetry circuit and has now had We Are Poets! published. The book

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Police community action meetings

THE latest round of Police Community Action Meetings will take place across the district next week. The meetings are an ideal chance for residents to have their say on the policing issues that matter to them and raise their concerns over problems in

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School plans to improve playground

A NURSERY in Dallam is hoping to transform a children's play area. The centre,at Dallam Primary School, has made an application to create a covered play area to allow youngsters play outdoors even when the weather bad. It will also act as a weather

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Cash to splash on new play areas

YOUNGSTERS in Howley will soon reap the benefits of a huge cash windfall to develop play areas in the district. Thanks to contributions made by property developers building in the area, £175,000 is available to spend on improving the play areas for young

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A close shave

RUGBY team coaches will face a tough battle off the pitch next week as they try to raise money for the junior team they coach. Mike Syres and Chris Ditchfield will be hoping their charity event will run smoothly though, as they prepare to have their

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It's home sweet home once again

HOME really is sweet home now for Joanne France. Last month we reported how Joanne and her three children had to move out of their home, owned by Golden Gates Housing, because they were plagued by ghosts their house St Peter's Way. Golden Gates had

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Celebrity Scissorhands shears his experience

A CELEBRITY hairdresser came to Warrington on Monday to share his skills with staff at Johnson's Hairdressing. Star of BBC's Celebrity Scissorhands, Lee Stafford agreed to show his expertise and techniques at the Sankey Street salon due to the shop being

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Detectives pleased with Crimewatch appeal

DETECTIVES in the Shafilea Ahmed murder enquiry say they are pleased with how the Crimewatch appeal went. But despite a good response following Wednesday night's dramatic reconstruction on the BBC, officers are still waiting for that 'key call'.

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Landlord defends pricing policy

A PUB landlord has hit back at claims that his pricing policy is contributing to violence in the town. Last week Darren Reynolds, the manager of Friars Court, said that licensees need to stop the sale of cheap drinks to improve the reputation of Warrington

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Raising hope

Warrington 21 Crewe and Nantwich 0. WARRINGTON returned to winning ways against Crewe and Nantwich to maintain slim hopes of promotion from rugby union's South Lancashire and Cheshire Two. The Walton Lea Road men need to win all five of their remaining

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Warning issued over extreme diets

EXTREME diets from internet sites could be risking the lives of people who choose to follow them. Warrington Trading standards is supporting a campaign to raise awareness about Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCD) by the National Obesity Forum. These diets

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Working hard to get it right, says Penny

WINGER Kevin Penny has revealed that Wolves are working harder than ever before to get their performances right on the field. He says the motivation for the players is winning a trophy this year. And he is confident Wolves will turn around their current