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New sunshine centre opens its doors
A COMMUNITY facility aimed at providing information, support and healthcare for carers of babies and young children is in full fruition. The Sunshine Centre is the one of the latest children’s centres to open in the borough and will provide aid ranging
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Ron Riley recalls saving Bronwen Vickers' life
Twenty years ago Warrington was rocked by an IRA bomb attack which killed two children in the town. March 20 marks 20 years since the 1993 bombings. Over the next week, we will be looking at what happened then through the eyes of some of the key people
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Brave Bronwen survived Warrington Bombing but lost battle with cancer a year later
Twenty years ago Warrington was rocked by an IRA bomb attack which killed two children in the town. March 20 marks 20 years since the 1993 bombings. Over the next week, we will be looking at what happened then through the eyes of some of the key people
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I'm abnormal
MY friends have suspected it for many years and now it has been confirmed – I am officially ‘abnormal’! After two weeks of eating junk food for every meal I went to my doctor’s surgery on Tuesday to collect the results of blood tests taken before and
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Final brick of historic church laid to rest
THE last brick of a Victorian church was laid to rest at dusk on Friday as part of a million pound project to build a modern church and community centre in Penketh. Built in 1860, Penketh Methodist Church on Chapel Road had started falling into disrepair
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Knifeman jailed for off licence robbery
A WESTY man who threatened two women shop workers with a five-inch steak knife while he stole cigarettes and a £3.99 alcopop has been jailed for three and a half years. Christopher Smith of Brindley Avenue appeared at Warrington Crown Court
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UPDATED: Warrington Wolves' Challenge Cup fifth round draw
WARRINGTON Wolves will face Featherstone Rovers away in the fifth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. The repeat of the 1974 Challenge Cup Final will take place at the Chris Moyles Stadium (formerly Post Office Road) on the weekend of May 9/10.
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What happened next - the answer!
THIS is what happened next (see earlier story). Warrington Wolves back row forward Louis Anderson copped for a high shot from York City Knights prop forward Danny Ekis, who also tripped his opponent. Anderson, not one to take such action
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WIN A YEAR’S MEMBERSHIP FOR TWO PEOPLE!
Gym Membership Competition. Our lucky winner and their guest, will enjoy a full membership with Quality Living Leisure at the Bowdon Leisure Club, Altrincham. The Winner is: - Christine Ankers From Timperley.
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PICTURES: Warrington Wolves v York City Knights
MORE of Mike Boden's images from Saturday's Challenge Cup fourth round tie between Warrington Wolves and York City Knights.
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No further action against alleged bite
DISCIPLINARY chiefs will not be taking any further action after a York City Knights player alleged he was bitten in Saturday’s Challenge Cup tie with Warrington Wolves at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Substitute Chris Clough showed referee Jamie Child
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Flag it to Bradford
ALL Wolves supporters can claim a free flag ahead of the forthcoming trip to Bradford Bulls on April 17, kick off 8pm. Courtesy of the club’s official sponsor, Vestas, Warrington Wolves are giving all supporters a free Wolves flag when pre-purchasing
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NHS body fails to meet child standards
NHS Warrington has declared it is not compliant with standards for child protection. Board members heard at their monthly meeting on Wednesday that non-compliance didn’t necessarily mean children were at risk, but rather that there was no proof that
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Schools raise more than £8,000 for Bobby's sight
SCHOOLS across Warrington who took part in a non-school uniform day to help Bobby's fight for sight raised more than £8,000. More than 30 schools took part in the day, called Wear Bright For Bobby's Sight, last Wednesday. The total they raised is still
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Almost £1,500 for Bobby donated today
ALMOST £1,500 arrived at the Warrington Guardian offices for baby Bobby today. Across Warrington people are still digging deep for the baby, who is five weeks old today. Bobby Brown needs an artificial cornea transplant in America to allow him to see
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Ben Westwood: I'm not bothered who we play next
‘Bring anyone on’ in the Carnegie Challenge Cup fifth round, says Warrington Wolves back rower Ben Westwood. “I’m not bothered who we play next,” he said after returning from a five-match suspension to help Wolves defeat York City Knights 56-10 in the
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What happened next?
THIS picture shows Louis Anderson taking the ball forward for Warrington Wolves in their fourth round Challenge Cup win against York City Knights on Saturday. But what happened next? Check this page again later to find out?
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Mathers excited about fresh start
RICHIE Mathers is looking forward to a fresh start after signing for Warrington Wolves. On the same day Martin Gleeson departed The Halliwell Jones Stadium for Wigan, Mathers moved in the opposite direction on a two-and-a-half year deal after being released
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Lottery boost for sailing Scouts
A GROUP of cub scouts have sailed into their history books thanks to a £10,000 lottery grant. With a blessing by Reverend Loraine Mellor and watched by chairman of Penketh Parish Council Clr Alin Dirir the 30th Warrington West (Methodist) group launched
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Gleeson: Feels like I've come home
MARTIN Gleeson said it feels like ‘coming home’ after leaving Warrington Wolves this week and signing for Wigan Warriors for a transfer fee around the £100,000 mark. He added that he was happy at Warrington but is now relishing this new opportunity
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Smith has our backing says Gatcliffe
WOLVES chief executive Andy Gatcliffe has reiterated that Tony Smith has the full backing of the board in his bid to build a successful team. The first sign that restructuring efforts were underway in earnest came on Monday, as England centre
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Schools celebrate exams success
THREE of the borough’s primary schools have been named among the country’s top schools after 100 per cent of their year six pupils achieved at least the expected standard in national curriculum tests. Twiss Green Community School, St Elphin’s CE School
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Dancing feet at the ready in Cinammon Brow
GRAB your dancing shoes for a disco at Cinammon Brow Youth Club tomorrow, Wednesday. The event runs from 7pm until 10.30pm and includes refreshments. You can pay on the door.