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Grix: attitude key to revival
SIMON Grix believes a change in attitude has been key to Wolves' turnaround since the arrival of Tony Smith. Smith was appointed head of coaching and rugby when the club were stuck in an eight-game losing run, having suffered defeat in their
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Social work misconduct case
A FORMER social worker at Warrington Borough Council has been disciplined after inviting a mother and child into her home to conduct a formal meeting. Venetia Tsiaka, originally from Greece, was found to have committed misconduct by an independent
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Victim of prolific Orford burglar speaks out
A VICTIM of a prolific burglar who broke into his home while he and his wife were sleeping said they are still struggling to get over the raid. Gary Hughes, aged 46, of Watkin Street, Orford, was jailed for three years and four months earlier this week
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Wolves not getting carried away
TONY Smith is keen to ensure his players' feet remain firmly rooted to the ground ahead of tomorrow's Challenge Cup quarter final. Just two games from Wembley and enjoying a run of five wins in six games, there is a buzz at Wolves ahead of
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Tailbacks on M6 after accident
TWO lanes of the M6 southbound were closed today after an accident between J21A and J21. The accident is now on the hard shoulder. Traffic is backed up to J22 and the matrix signs are set to 40mph. All lanes are now reopened.
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Supply teachers cost the borough £2.9m last year
SCHOOLS in the borough spent more than £2.9 million on supply teachers last year according to figures revealed following a Freedom of Information request. Amounts received for the last financial year show that missing teachers cost taxpayers an additional
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Warrington Wizards chase three in a row against Hemel Hempstead Stags
WARRINGTON Wizards seek their third consecutive win when they entertain Hemel Hempstead Stags in the Co-operative Rugby League Conference National at Wilderspool on Sunday, kick off 2.30pm. Player/coach Alan Kilshaw was delighted with the character shown
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UPDATE: Police hunt murder suspect with town connections
A MANHUNT has been sparked for a wealthy businessman after his tycoon girlfriend was found battered in a prestigious Paris hotel. Ian Griffin, aged 39, who recently lived in Knutsford, but whose parents live in Warrington, allegedly went missing
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Service area programme ends with two victories against Halton
WARRINGTON Service Area co-ordinator Alan Kilshaw has paid tribute to a successful campaign which ended with two wins from four games against Halton. He emphasised that winning is not essential. “The Service Area representative programme is all about
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Haulage firm boss at ‘rock bottom’
A HAULAGE company that has suffered losses of more than £250,000 in three years of thieving sprees may be forced to close after the latest thefts. Mike Spence Ltd, on Clayton Road industrial estate in Risley, has been the repeat victim of what
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Battle for places is hotting up
WOLVES head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith has called on his players to prove they deserve a place in his team. The challenge has come despite a run of five wins in six games, including Friday’s superb 16-8 win against Wigan and Smith has
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Extra motivation
THE niggling disappointment of a previous Challenge Cup exit will provide Simon Grix with all the motivation he needs for Saturday’s quarter final against Hull KR. Wolves travel to Craven Park on Saturday, kick off 5.30pm, in a repeat of the 2006 quarter