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Steve Titchard leads Grappenhall home
GRAPPENHALL won at Christleton at the weekend. On an excellent cricket wicket, which offered just enough for the bowler, Grappenhall elected to bowl first. While wickets were hard to come by, Grappenhall controlled the first 25 overs, restricting the
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Acton century continues Glazebury's solid start
A MAGNIFICENT century from Dave Acton helped Glazebury continue their solid start to the Cheshire Cricket Alliance Division Two season at Ellesmere Port. With a much depleted bowling line-up, the visitors faced a tough assignment against a side that
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Grappers fail in run chase
GRAPPENHALL over 40s fell short against a strong Nantwich side that included two of the Cheshire County League Premier Division Club’s first-teamers. With the game reduced to 18 overs per side, Nantwich rattled up 162 for 6, with first-team skipper Newton
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Platt chips in to help Rylands share spoils
RYLANDS Cricket club were held to a draw by Wilmslow Wayfarers on Saturday. Batting first, Rylands posted a useful 146 for 9 on a slow-paced wicket, Eddie Platt leading the way with a chanceless 57 before being run out. Rylands’ bowlers then ripped
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Stretton victory charge halted at the death
STRETTON Cricket Club drew a nail-biting game against Old Parkonians on Saturday. The home team batted first and were dismissed for 141. Mark Critchley was the star bowler with figures of 6 for 12 and he was well supported by his son Steve, who took
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Warrington Cricket Club openers share century stand to seal easy win
WARRINGTON’S third XI destroyed Neston. Warrington put Neston into bat on a damp wicket and, after a difficult start, Charlton returned with 4 for 63 and Corroboy 3 for 27 as Neston were bowled out for 159. A fine opening stand of 162 saw Warrington
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Jenny Clarke takes three wickets for Appleton
APPLETON women inflicted a heavy defeat on Hawarden Park in the Twenty20 West Division. Emma Barlow and Natalie Lyons reached the retirement score of 25 as Appleton set a target of 111 for 4. Six different bowlers took wickets as Hawarden were bundled
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Rain rules in Stretton under 13s match
THE weather was the only winner when Stretton under 13s faced Davenham at the weekend. After batting first Stretton scored 115 for 5 off 24 overs, with Jack Lewis retiring not out on 30. Davenham reached 18 for 3 off 9.2 overs in reply before the match
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Share scheme launch signals a new start for Warrington Town
WARRINGTON Town are giving fans the chance to buy shares in the club. A minimum purchase of five shares for £50 are now available, following on from a restructure that saw 10 Warrington businessmen form the social club into a limited company last November
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Late Bulls charge seals Carlsberg Warrington Cup
Rylands 12 Bank Quay Bulls 30 BANK Quay Bulls retained the Carlsberg Warrington Cup after late tries helped them avoid a shock upset against Rylands. Taking control of the early stages, Bulls went ahead when man of the match Anthony Braide scored from
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Rylands lose temper and the Carlsberg Alliance Cup
Crosfields A 22 Rylands A 10 CROSFIELDS A claimed the Carlsberg Alliance Cup after defeating Rylands A 22-10 in a fiery ‘derby’ at Hood Lane. After a strong start, Crosfields raced into a 10-0 lead, veterans Russ Parkman and Mike Redmond touching down
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Lymm RL off and running
Runcorn RLC 10 Lymm RL 26 LYMM RL claimed their first win of the Rugby League Conference North West Premier Division season at Runcorn. First-half tries from James Dudley, Mark Fitton, two, and Pete Cannon, as well as a Peter Leonard conversion, gave
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Junior rugby league round-up
Crosfields Cobras u10 26 Clockface u10 6 A GREAT defensive display from Crosfields. Kyle Brown was player of the match, Thomas Davis picked up the top tackler award and Joe Hands received the coach's award. Leigh East u10 16 Rylands Sharks u10 38
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Cheshire Cats debut victory
CHESHIRE Cats marked their debut with a win on Sunday. A mature performance saw them win 26-4, with tries from Bridle, Reardon and Butler, two. Kane Sullivan also touched down after a dazzling 40-metre run his father Anthony would have been proud of
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First home defeat for Warrington Ladies
Warrington Ladies 10 Hillside Hawks 22 WARRINGTON Ladies suffered their first home defeat of the season after falling 22-10 to Hillside Hawks. Hawks ran in four tries without reply before Emily Rudge crossed for Warrington. Excellent defence
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Lymm Rugby Club young guns repeat Abergavenny Festival triumph
LYMM Rugby Club’s under eights finished a successful campaign with victory in the Abergavenny Festival for the second year running. Dave Simpson’s boys were the only English team among 500 sides in all age groups but won their competition in style, defeating
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Lymm Rugby Club under 12s national success at Twickenham
LYMM Rugby Club’s under 12s capped an impressive season with national tournament success at Twickenham. Having already won the Cheshire Cup, plus the Rochdale, Manchester, Stockport and Macclesfield tournaments, Lymm beat Dorset champions Wimborne in
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Warriors of Warrington produce Manchester Open magic
WARRIORS of Warrington Swimming Club achieved nine gold, 18 silver and 10 bronze medals at the weekend’s Manchester Open Meet. David Richardson gained a national qualifying time in the 11-year-old boys’ 400m freestyle race, which will enable him to enter
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Warrington Rowing Club almost perfect at Tees Regatta
WARRINGTON Rowing Club’s J14 squad had an excellent day at Tees Regatta, with a total of six wins in seven events. The 850m course on the River Tees between Stockton and Middlesborough was ideal preparation for the upcoming National Schools
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Unexpected haul for Penketh Gymnastics Club
PENKETH Gymnastics Club exceeded expectations by taking a host of medals at two regional floor and vault competitions. Katy White won gold on the floor, silver on the vault and silver overall in the novice group, while pre-novice Holly Irwin won bronze
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Family's mission of support after loss of a child from epilepsy
THE dad of a promising young crown green bowler who died in her sleep is campaigning for better awareness of the dangers of epilepsy in children. St Gregory’s pupil Felicity Farrell, of Broadoak Avenue, Penketh, was 15 when she died at her
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IndepenDance roar at United Kingdom Cheerleading Association Club Championships
WARRINGTON-based cheerleading club Independance claimed a magnificent seven titles at Sunday’s United Kingdom Cheerleading Association Club Championships. Entering seven teams into the competition at the Manchester Velodrome, Independance came away with
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Warrington Schoolboys cup win in sight
WARRINGTON under 15s schoolboys marched into the final of the Alder Owen Cup on Saturday after a superb display. Hitting the front straight from kick off, Warrington scored in the first minute though Andy Graham. Matt Regan soon added a second as the
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Steve's the pick of the bunch
THE boss of Warrington Market is in the running for a top national award in recognition of his innovative work - and he needs your votes. Steve Pickering, market manager, has been shortlisted for Innovation 2009, an award to ‘recognise the council worker
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School defends 'Lysander' name
PADGATE Community High School staff have defended a controversial name change due when pupils from two communities come together in September. Letters from head teacher Alison Sherman were sent to pupils at the Insall Road establishment and feeder primary
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Mortgage lending down by 9 per cent
© Press Association 2009 Mortgage lending fell by 9% during April, dampening hopes that the housing market was on the road to recovery, figures have shown. A total of £10.4 billion was advanced during the month, down from £11.4 billion in March
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My week
When I was young I hated wash day – which in our house seemed to be every day. My mother’s machine had a wringer – for those who grew up in the automatic age, that’s two long rubber barrels one on top of the other, which you fixed to the top. It was
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Parking fine is a disgrace
I WAS issued with a parking ticket with the reason ‘vehicle timed out’ and ‘abused patron parking’. I was parked at Tesco on Winwick Road for about half an hour, where the sign states that customers can park for one-and-a-half hours maximum.
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A waste of public funds
WE recently received a copy of a magazine called Bikes and Boots, issued by Warrington PCT, emphasising walking and cycling as ways of keeping fit and healthy. How much of the PCT budget was spent on this magazine? Full colour, multi-page magazines
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Help with airshow book
I AM currently researching the history of British airshows in order to produce a book marking the 100th anniversary of the first British event in 1909. I was wondering if any of your readers had recollections they may wish to share and photographs filed
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Businesses need help
AS the somewhat embattled owner of a small business, Ovenu, which has provided a professional oven-valeting service to homes across the region for 18 months now, I feel compelled to put pen to paper. Small businesses are the lifeblood of any town and
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Wastelands
SPRING is here and our parks are under attack! Trees and shrubs have been smashed to the ground and nesting birds left homeless. Hedgerows have been treated with herbicide killing woodland flowers. In fact, judging by the acres of scorched grass across
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Sunshine is for everyone
I AM writing in response to Amy Daniels’ letter of April 23 in which she stated that fat people have no right to bare flesh on a summer day. She gives the impression that she is repulsed by the fat bellies of men and fat legs of women. Who is next
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When will it ever stop?
AFTER reading the upsetting reports in the Guardian, April 23, there are still people saying they are proud of Warrington. Do these people only see what they want to see? It really did upset me to read about the poor dog dumped in the Bridgewater Canal
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Clean it up yourself
MANY people write letters to the Guardian complaining about litter. As the council seems apathetic to the problem there seems little point in complaining. Might I suggest getting some people together and cleaning it up yourselves? Your own actions
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Baby blackbird prepares for first flight
IT is a sad day for any parent when the little ones fly the nest. And the parents of this blackbird will soon be saying goodbye to their little one after he made his home in Martin Cullerton’s Fearnhead back garden. If you have a picture that you wish
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Venue let Andy down
ON Saturday, May 2, along with friends, we went to see Andy Abrahams in concert at the Parr Hall. This talented, versatile young man was exceptional. His presence on stage was very professional and his voice was superb. The only thing that let him down
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Bowled over
YEAR six children at Burtonwood Primary School were rewarded for their hard working during their SAT exams with a trip to LA Bowl.
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Auctions are a lifeline for club
THE chairman of Hollins Park Social Club has described the council’s decision to grant it permission to hold auctions and car boot sales as ‘a lifeline’. Jeff Sutton says the club on Townfield Lane, in Winwick, was in serious threat of going under due
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Mast replaced
A 22.5 metre telephone mast will be built on Townfield Lane in Winwick after plans were approved by Warrington Borough Council. The O2 mast will replace a mast of the same height.
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Get gorgeous
A ‘Get Gorgeous’ ladies evening raised more than £400 for St Paul of the Cross Primary School. The Burtonwood school’s Friends Association’s organised the Body Shop event. Head teacher Andrew Cocker said: “Thank you once again to all who supported this
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Not just ordinary fundraising ...
M&S employees in Callands are getting on their bikes to try to raise more than £3,000 for the John Holt Cancer Support Foundation. Staff at the Gemini store have begun a fundraising campaign as part of the company’s pledge to raise £1.25million in 125
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Great choice for bowlers
THE Choices Youth Group near St Philip’s Church in Westbrook is taking a trip to LA Bowl tomorrow, Friday. For further information ring Anne Fox on 639193.
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Smells like a winner
LEARN how to make your own toiletries on Wednesday afternoons at Burtonwood Primary School. There’s everything from soap, bath bombs, body scrubs, body butters and massage bars, to hand and foot cream and balm, solid shampoo bars, lip balm, aloe vera
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Walkind day plans going well
PLANS are coming along smoothly for Padgate Walking Day, to be held on June 27. Peter Edwards, secretary of the walking day committee, pictured, has set the walking day order, which this year includes Woolston churches and schools. More than 5,000
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St Philip's summer refresh
TICKETS are now available for a summer ‘refresh’ celebration to be held at St Philip’s Church, in Westbrook, on Saturday, June 13. The social evening of fun and games, live music and a talk by guest Christian speaker and author Dave Male speaking on
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Quiz night in aid of charity
A CHARITY quiz night will take place to raise money for multiple sclerosis sufferers in the town. The event will be held at St Oswald’s Club, Padgate Lane, on Friday, May 22. Tickets cost £2 and can be bought on the door from 7.30pm. For more information
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Picnic time for teddy bears
THE Friends of Woolston Park are hosting a teddy bears picnic next Thursday to give your children and their best friends a day out. All under nines and their bears are welcome at the picnic. Meet at the ranger cabin at 11am with a packed lunch, your
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High school reunion time
DID you leave William Beamont High School in 1999? If so, your former classmates want you at a school reunion to be held next month. Louise Hugo is organising the reunion at the Power League Bar at William Beamont Sports College, Long Lane, on Friday
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Mud monster will soon get a name
THE Mud Monster at Long Lane Garden Centre is getting closer to having a name after St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School pupils handed in their ideas. As previously reported in the Warrington Guardian, the garden centre is holding a competition to let
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Doctor’s TV appointment on Embarrassing Bodies
IF you watched Embarrassing Bodies on Channel 4 last night, you’ll have seen Warrington Hospital’s vulval pain specialist Dr Debashis Mandal treating a patient with the condition. Dr Mandal, chairman of the British Society for the Study of
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Doors to reopen at Hawthorn Centre
THE Hawthorn Centre is preparing to reopen its doors to the community after being closed for three years, and has rebranded itself as Hawthorn Community Centre. Work has recently been completed on the centre as voluntary groups, councillors and council
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Councillors join with police
THE first joint surgery between a councillor and the police in Poplars and Hulme will take place on Saturday. Clr Brian Maher (LAB – Poplars and Hulme) will join with CSOs Hayley Moss and Paul Birch at the surgery this weekend. The three will be at
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Smith pleased with compliment
WOLVES head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith says the commitments made by Simon Grix and Matty Blythe are a great compliment to the club. The talented young pair both signed one-year contract extensions this week, keeping them at Warrington until November
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Ginger siamese oriental cat - missing from Bewsey
My ginger cat got out last night through a window and has not returned. It is not like him at all. He is quite timid outside. He is ginger coloured with tabby striped markings and is very loved by the family.
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St Peter's is a model example of school life
ST Peter’s Catholic Primary School is celebrating after winning the quality mark and demonstrating a well-rounded school life. The school, on Hillock Lane in Woolston, is also working towards securing its arts mark, and has been displaying
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Paul Wood looking forward to the next 200 games with Warrington Wolves
IT is a mark of players’ focus on their week-to-week rugby when they achieve milestones they know nothing about. Warrington Wolves prop forward Paul Wood is a perfect example after making his 200th appearance for the first team in Saturday’s success
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Put bins back in gardens
A PARTIALLY-sighted couple are being led into the road by their guide dogs because wheelie bins are being left on footpaths. At a Stockton Heath Parish Council meeting Clr Dorothy Robb (LD – Whitefield), said the bins were left on the pavement rather
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Feed the birds ... but not too much at Ackers Pit
CONCERNED councillors are planning to educate generous Ackers Pit visitors after ‘enough food to feed the 5,000’ was left for ducks. Peter Briggs, clerk of Stockton Heath Parish Council, said at this month’s meeting that it was believed that over-feeding
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Sarah hosts new chapter of fundraising for centre
A BOOK sale will take place to feed and educate children living in slums around Nakuru, Kenya. Sarah Haines, of Whitefield Road, Stockton Heath, is hosting the fundraising event after working for The Walk Centre in 2006. The centre is a not-for-profit
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Help needed
HELPERS are wanted for Appleton Thorn’s annual Bawming of the Thorn celebration. Stalls, fairgrounds, dancing and a procession will mark the annual event on June 20. For more information or if you would like to be a volunteer e-mail bawming@appletonthorn.org.uk
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Great newts
EXPERIENCE the rare chance of seeing great crested newts at Moore Nature Reserve. Pond dipping will also take place at the event on Sunday. Meet at the crossroads on Lapwing Lane, near the blue Moore Nature Reserve sign.
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O2 under fire
OUTRAGED residents fired questions at representatives from O2 after a pre-application for a 15m phone mast was logged with Appleton Parish Council. Dozens of villagers attended a meeting at Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road, on Tuesday to protest
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A taste of India at London Road restuarant
CARDAMON, a new Indian restaurant, is to become a feature of London Road. Applicant Mr Hoque has applied to make alterations to the entrance of the 109 London Road-based bar and eaterie and for consent for three illuminated signs. He has also applied
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In the hot seat
CLR Joe Griffiths has taken over the chains as chairman of Lymm Parish Council. He takes over from Clr Sheila Woodyatt for the next 12 months.
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David digs in at Moore Primary to help towards 1,000 trees
THERE was flora and fauna fever at Moore Primary School when David Bellamy lent his green-fingered hands to youngsters planting trees. Pupils at the Lindfield Close school welcomed the famous conservationist, the Tree Appeal team and representatives
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Apply for neighbourhood cash
PARISH councillors in Lymm are encouraging groups to apply for new small cash grants. The money is available through the Warrington South neighbourhood forum. Clr Ian Marks told this month’s meeting of Lymm Parish Council that the quick-win money would
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Floodlight plans
PLANS will soon be submitted to install more floodlights at Lymm Tennis Club. The lights could be used until 10pm if the plans, soon to be handed in to Warrington Borough Council, go ahead.
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£100 will fund annual lunch trip
LYMM Parish Council has agreed to donate £100 to the luncheon club which meets at Oughtrington Community Association. It will pay for the annual lunch trip out to the Barn Owl in the village.
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Chairman and playscheme up for discussion
THE annual meeting of Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council takes place tonight, Thursday, at 7.45pm at the council offices on Bellhouse Lane in Grappenhall. A new chairman will be elected for the 2009/10 year. Also on the agenda for the meeting will
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'Spar is driving shoppers away'
A NEW shop visited by health and safety inspectors in the centre of Lymm is being blamed for a fall in trade in the village. Traders wrote to Lymm Parish Council to say the lack of choice at the Spar shop on The Cross was putting shoppers off. And at
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And all that brass
VISTORS to Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden were treated to a selection of popular music. Musicians Casual Brass played out to crowds last Sunday at the event organised by the Friends of Grappenhall Heys Walled Gardens. For details of future events call
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Graffiti cleared
GRAFFITI has been cleared from a disused water pumping station in Lymm. Parish councillors had complained to United Utilities about the vandalism at the station at The Dingle.
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Sshh ...
A PUPIL at Lymm High School raised money for charity by staying quiet for a day. Rebecca Andrews, from Grappenhall, collected £63 for the Down’s Syndrome Association by holding the sponsored silence in school. The 12-year-old has been collecting the
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Statham pensioners could be left stranded
PARISH councillors say pensioners could be left stranded for two months while roadworks are carried out. Much needed resurfacing work on Barsbank Lane and Star Lane in Statham will force a change in the Warrington Borough Transport bus route. And bus
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£2,000 for May Queen Festival
LYMM Parish Council has agreed to donate £2,000 for this year’s Lymm May Queen Festival. The festival takes place in the village centre on June 13.
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Crackdown on flyposters
PARISH councillors in Lymm have launched a crackdown on illegal fly-posters in the centre of the village. They have vowed to take any posters which are illegal down from the barriers around the lower dam. Clr Ian Marks said all offending posters should
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Pay and display faces a delay
MOTORISTS in Lymm will have to wait a little longer for a new pay and display scheme to operate in the village. The pilot scheme, set for the Pepper Street car park in the centre of the village, was set to be introduced from May 1. But this month’s
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Big thanks for £50k donation
MEMBERS of Oughtrington Community Association have thanked Lymm Parish Council for money given in their marathon charity effort. Supporters of the centre have raised £250,000 for a massive refurbishment, and the parish council has given £50,000. Clr
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Super fit slimmer
A UNITED Utilities worker who lost 4st to qualify as an aerobics instructor has started her own classes. By day Lynn Burrows, aged 23, of Woodhall Close, Great Sankey, keeps the taps flowing and toilets flushing for the water giant, but by night she
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Pick up the phone to help amanda to beauty finals
A PENKETH woman has reached the quarter-finals of the Miss England beauty contest and is appealing to the hearts of Warrington people to help her get through to the next stage. Amanda Doyle, aged 21, of Meeting Lane, was secretly entered into the competition
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Plans to build school link
BEWSEY A BEWSEY school wants to rebuild part of its premises to create a new exit on to the school yard. The application to rebuild the linking corridor at St Alban’s Catholic Primary School has been submitted and if approved it would would include
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Pupils aim high to claim top design prize
LATCHFORD MICROSOFT bosses will welcome year nine pupils who wowed judges by designing a mobile phone. The pupils from Cardinal Newman Catholic High School had to research their competitors in the phone industry, come up with a name and create an idea
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Speeders caught
LATCHFORD POLICE have been cracking down on speeding motorists in Latchford. In a two-hour time frame in April they managed to catch 15 cars travelling above the 30mph speed limit on Gainsborough Road. The top speed caught during the operation was
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Scouts hike to it for victory
EIGHTEEN Scouts from the 25th Warrington East Scout Troop got on their hiking boots. The St Wilfrid’s-based Grappenhall group, pictured right, won the district junior award at the annual Cheshire Hike.
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Council pushes for road adoption
WHITTLE Hall councillors are pushing for roads on the Chapelford estate to be adopted. Clr Keith Gleave said they are trying to get Boston Boulevard and a few other roads on the estate adopted in a bid to stop cars from parking in the bus lane. He added
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Have your say on changes to school
A CONSULTATION on changes affecting Sycamore Lane Primary School ends on Friday. Warrington Borough Council is seeking residents’s opinions on the proposals contained in the primary school review concerning 12 of the authority’s schools including the
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Clampdown on boozing youths
A POLICE boss is reassuring residents that he will be stepping up officers’ patrols in anti-social behaviour hotspots during the school holidays. Insp Brian Heywood, from Warrington West NPU, said: “There will be an increased police presence in the likes
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Pupils form a tight knit group
YOUNGSTERS at Sycamore Lane Primary School in Great Sankey have formed a knitting club to make blankets for St Rocco’s. A group of year six girls set up the club during their lunch hour and enlisted the help of younger pupils to knit a blanket and pillow
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Police target nuisance biker
LATCHFORD A MOTORBIKE has been seized by police following a crackdown on offroad usage on Latchford parks. Cheshire Police tackled anti-social riding in Victoria and Black Bear Park last month and the result was one bike being seized and three warning
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Will you be a friend of our green spaces?
LATCHFORD RESIDENTS are being called to arms to help look after the parks of Latchford. A newly formed group – the Friends of Latchford Parks – are looking for people living in the area to join their campaign to be proud of Latchford’s green spaces.
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Groups needed to join the carnival parade
WESTY CALLING all schools and community groups in Westy, your help is needed. Organisers of this year’s Westy Carnival are still looking for groups to take part in the carnival parade, which kicks off the day’s festivities. This year’s theme is Westy
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Author enjoys talking cobblers on the radio
BEWSEY A BEWSEY-based writer has been taking his thoughts to the airways with appearances on Radio Merseyside and Radio Manchester. Stephen Gerard-Hayden appeared on Wayne Clarks Daybreak show as well as Mike Shaft’s morning show last weekend to help
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Nature watch
JOIN the ranger on a trip around Rixton Clay Pits Local Nature Reserve next month. From 7pm on Wednesday, June 17, visitors can look at the range of wildflowers and grasses in the area.
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Set out your stall at fair
ORGANISERS of a summer fair at Gorse Covert Primary School are looking for businesses that want a stall on the day. The fair takes place on Sunday, July 12, from noon until 3pm. Stalls cost £15 and there will be traditional stalls and activities as
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Learn the art of dressmaking
WHITECROSS SICK of never being able to find what clothes you want in the shops? Well now you can try your hand at making your own outfits from scratch with a dressmaking course at Whitecross Community Centre. Dawn Potts, a dressmaker and seamstress
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Have your say at community action meeting
BEWSEY AND DALLAM WORRIED about speeding, litter or anti-social behaviour in Bewsey or Dallam? Then why not get along to a community action meeting for residents of those areas, which takes place next week. The meeting gives residents the chances to
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Learning about the sound of music
WHITECROSS A MUSIC group for people with special needs will meet next week in Whitecross. The sessions let people learn more about playing a wide variety of musical instruments in a fun and informal environment. It is aimed at people aged 19 and above
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Sweet shop move
FURTHER to last week’s story on the Old Victorian Sweet Shop and Tea Room which used to be in Culcheth. The new home is on Warrington Road and not Manchester Road.
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Store steps back in time
STAFF and visitors at Sainsbury’s in the centre of Culcheth will take a step back in time on Saturday. Staff will mark the 140th birthday of the store with a cake to share with customers. They will also dress in clothes from the time and hold a raffle
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Passing on chain of office
COUNCILLOR Sue Bland has taken over the chains as chairman of Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council. Clr Bland, left, succeeded Clr Ileyne Hutchinson, pictured right. Clr Hutchinson told fellow councillors and members of the public how much she had
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A royal occasion
VISITORS dodged the rain showers for the annual crowning of the Newchurch Parish Church rose queen in Culcheth on Sunday. Amy Kadodwala, aged 11, was crowned queen in the tradition which dates back to 1904. Amy, a pupil at Bolton Girls
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School building is top of the class
ANOTHER landmark in the construction of a new high school in Culcheth has been reached. A number of guests headed to Culcheth High School on Friday for a topping out ceremony to mark the latest phase in the building work. Culcheth has been handed £23million
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Party time for Ethan
THERE will be five candles on Ethan Connolly’s birthday cake today as he celebrates 1,826 days of life! Ethan has a lymphatic malformation that causes cysts to grow around his jaw, throat and eyes, and he has had numerous operations to correct them.
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Helen Southworth underlines the need for allowances
MPs’ roles in representing constituents mean they have to spend time working in London, says Helen Southworth. “People don’t understand that I have to go down to London every week because that is where the decisions are made. “It’s important
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MP Helen Jones opens up her accounts and speaks candidly of the the expenses row
“I UNDERSTAND why people are appalled and frankly nobody is more appalled than the MPs. Most did not know anything like this was happening.” Helen Jones speaks candidly about the horror she feels about the expenses row that has engulfed Westminster with
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Voters will not be turned off by expenses row
HELEN Jones, Warrington North MP, said she has faith that people in the town will not vote for the British National Party (BNP) in the European elections. The Labour MP said: “They are a threat but I have more faith in the people of Warrington. “This
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UPDATED: Seatbelt saves man who crashed on motorway
A MAN had to be cut free from the wreckage of this car following a crash at the junction of the M6 and the M62 early this morning. The fact he was wearing a seatbelt probably saved his life, said Birchwood Fire Station watch manager Javon Heaney
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The look of love
IT'S only been three weeks since his operations, but Bobby Brown is coming on in leaps and bounds. Bobby, who’s now 11 weeks old, has clear corneas and is starting to fix and follow objects with his eyes. After a shaky start where light
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Teenage killer to walk free?
A YOUTH branded ‘feral’, ‘wild’ and ‘untamed’ by a judge after executing a campaign of terror that led to the death of a vulnerable man could be back on the streets two years after he was caged. In March 2007, Ryan Palin, now aged 17, was jointly
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Signing boost
TONY Smith’s efforts in building his Wolves squad continued this week after he secured a talented young duo to new deals. Both Simon Grix and Matty Blythe have committed their immediate futures to the club as head of coaching and rugby Smith aims to
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GUARDIAN VERDICT: Hull FC 16 Warrington Wolves 18
THERE was nothing vintage about Wolves’ display but you have to admire the team’s tenacity in achieving their seventh win in 10 matches on Saturday. The players could so easily have felt it was not going to be their night after overcoming injury