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Double awards joy for fire service
ITS work with community safety and fire prevention has won the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service two national awards. The Service won an award for its partnership working at the Fire and Rescue Service Equality and Diversity Awards, and won the ‘Community
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Pupils protest new uniform at Lymm High
PARENTS and pupils at Lymm High School have been told that they are to have a new school uniform from September, sparking protests at the school. They were informed of the decision in a letter that was sent to parents yesterday from head teacher
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Anderson keen to repay Wolves dept
WOLVES back-rower Louis Anderson feels he has a debt to repay for the club. The former New Zealand international, currently in his second year at the club, has recently signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at Warrington until 2011
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George Sampson's mum 'dumped fan mail'
GEORGE Sampson's mum, Lesley, has been issued with a warrant after failing to turn up to court to answer charges of allegedly dumping George's fan mail. She failed to appear at Warrington Magistrates' Court on May 27 so police issued a warrant
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Katherine Jenkins Competition!
Katherine Jenkins Competition Winners. 5 x Pairs of tickets to see Katherine Jenkins concert at Delamere Forest, Cheshire on Sunday 14th June 2009. The winner’s are:- 1. Suzanne Fegan From Cuddington, Cheshire. 2. Alison
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Tesco Grappenhall Competition!
Tesco Grappenhall Competition Winners. Here are the 5 Lucky winners:- 1. Steve Cowap From Grappenhall, Warrington. 2. Bernadette O’Day From Stockton Heath,Warrington. 3. Mrs Joanne Brown From Cinnamon Brow, Warrington.
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Cheshire Martial Arts Centre medal haul
A TEAM from Cheshire Martial Arts Centre brought back an impressive medal haul from the National Kumite and Premier Kata Championships in Hillsborough, Sheffield. The Warrington-based club won nine gold and two silver medals. Hannah Laidlaw and Rebecca
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WIN TICKETS TO THE CO-OPERATIVE CHAMPIONSHIP!
WIN TICKETS TO THE CO-OPERATIVE CHAMPIONSHIP! We’ve joined forces with The Co-operative, sponsors of The Co-operative Championships and Conference, and official partner of the RFL to give you the chance to win one of three pairs of tickets
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My Week
I felt very old the other day when, out shopping with my youngest daughter, we ended up in Tammy. She had gone there to spend her birthday money, just like I did at her age. I was 11 when Tammy first appeared in British high streets. It was the first
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'Distortion' of the facts
I WRITE in response to the letter published in the Warrington Guardian by Mr Dominic Breslin. The letter referred to the closure of Warrington Driving Test Centre and was in response to that written by David Mowat, Conservative candidate for Warrington
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Expenses
I REFER to the article in last week’s Guardian regarding our two MPs’ expenses amid the controversy that embroils our MPs at this time. Instead of waiting for the details of their expenses to be published in two months’ time, do you think that it would
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Jesus is my only saviour
I WISH to refute the statement which I am supposed to have said to one of your reporters when interviewed for your ‘Why I’m proud of Warrington’ feature. I did extol the virtues of shopmobility and their staff, as I could not do any shopping without
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We deserve much better
DUE to problems at Bewsey pumping station United Utilities has for months been releasing sewage into Sankey Brook. We now have used sanitary towels etc flowing down the brook past gardens and in to the Mersey. The response from the council has been
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Reassurance from our MPs
WITH reference to our MPs’ comments in the Guardian, I suspect most of the electorate do not have a problem with legitimate expenses claims. The anger comes from obscene claims for such essentials as duck houses, moat cleaning, phantom mortgages et
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Use your vote wisely
Warrington is at the heart of Great Britain’s democratic nation – the world power for centuries. Warrington voters must exercise their democratic privilege dutifully and carefully voting for Great Britain to be centre stage and a major player, driving
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Why close this centre
I WAS disgusted to read in the Guardian that council bosses were considering closing the tourist information centre in the bus station. It is my understanding that the council wants people to use public transport more. The bus station is the hub
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Where's the pot of gold?
EVER wondered where rainbows end? Well this one ends at Woolston Park and was captured by eight-year-old Jake Bray, of Poulton Crescent. If you have a picture that you wish to be considered for publication on the letters page e-mail it to vicki.stock
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Thanks to Clr Hannon
I WOULD like to thank Clr Mike Hannon who dealt with my complaint and the quick response of Warrington Borough Council and staff for repairing the bench on the corner of Norris Street and O’Leary Street. They will also continue to monitor O’Leary Street
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Ticket not justified
THE other morning when I was leaving for work I noticed a ticket on my window screen. I had a fine for having a cartoon character picture on my front number plate. This really infuriated me. My car was parked outside my house and at the end of last
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Reasonable
I DO not understand what the fuss is above over the expenses of Warrington north MP Helen Jones. What she has claimed is reasonable, necessary to do the job she does, is not greedy and does not break the rules. I know Culcheth, where Mrs Jones lives,
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High school's mini marathon
JOIN Birchwood High School’s annual 5km mini marathon fun run on Sunday, June 14 at 11am. The race, suitable for all ages and abilities, uses mainly country paths. You can run for fun or to raise money for your favourite charity visit birchwoodhigh.co.uk
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Phone mast plans dropped
VODAFONE has dropped plans to build a phone mast in Birchwood. As reported previously in the Warrington Guardian, the company has withdrawn a scheme to erect a 17.7metre pole on land at Locking Stumps Lane near the golf course. Residents had complained
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Check your heart's heatlh at pharmacy
PHARMACISTS in Birchwood are now able to give people basic heart and allergy checks after the Government pledged to make them more readily available. The Co-operative Pharmacy has been offering cardiovascular risk assessments and allergy tests to clients
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Try something old today
CULCHETH’S Sainsbury’s store celebrated 140 years with a step back in time. Staff dressed in Victorian costume for the celebrations and even had a birthday cake too. The day raised more than £400 for St Rocco’s.
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Warning over car thieves
POLICE are warning Great Sankey residents to be on their guard against thieves who were spotted checking cars and gates in the Park Road area. The two men were seen trying the handles of cars and gates at around 10.30pm at the top end of Park Road and
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The final streth of fundraisers' decade of walks
THE congregation of St Mary’s Church in Great Sankey have taken part in their final sponsored walk in aid of the church tower. The church members have been participating in annual walks for the past 10 years in a bid to repay the interest on a £60,000
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Learn how to make cards
GREETING card classes are being held at Latham Hall, off Warrington Road in Penketh. The sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12pm to 2.30pm and Sundays from 7pm to 9.30pm. Beginners are welcome. Call Jill on 728844 for more details.
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Plan refused
PLANS for a two-storey side and single-storey side extension at 28 Dovecote Green in Westbrook have been refused by Warrington Borough Council.
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Hopes for brain therapy centre
A NEW centre for day therapy for children with brain diseases could be set to open at Birchwood. The Birchwood Park is set to be home for the Brainwave Centre UK if council planners give the green light for the scheme.
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Cash in on council funding
RESIDENTS in Oakwood can take advantage of a pot of council money. The Friends of Oakwood Park received money last year to help their allotment and other groups can bid for cash this year. To find out more call 443322 or e-mail strongertogether@warrington
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The carnival is coming to town
PARTY time comes to Birchwood on Sunday for the annual carnival extravaganza. From 12pm there will be plenty of activities at Birchwood Forest Park for the Birchwood Carnival. There will be a mini-procession around the field from 12.30pm followed by
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Former pub's church encounter
THE transformation of a former Birchwood pub into a church complex is well under way. The former Silver Birch pub is being turned into the Encounter Centre – a new worship centre, second-hand clothing shop and community hub. Organised by the Birchwood
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Football class
TRAINING sessions for young footballers to learn goal scoring success are being held at Barrow Hall Primary School in Great Sankey. The six-week Striker! Camp, run by Imtiaz Jamil, director of The Targetizer company, starts on June 14 and runs every
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The Oaks gets a new look
THE Oaks Community Centre in Penketh has had a colourful makeover after a number of its rooms were damaged by a leak thanks to a generous donation of paint from the Dulux Decorator Centre. A team of seven volunteers spent two weeks decorating the craft
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Police meeting
THE next Great Sankey south police community action meeting is taking place on Saturday at 11.30am at Great Sankey Library on Marina Avenue. All Great Sankey south residents are welcome.
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Book tickets for school movie
A SHOWING of Penketh High School’s international blockbusting film Louie is taking place at the school’s cinema on Monday, June 8, at 11am. Louie, a feature-length comedy, was released in March and was shown for a week at the Odeon in Burtonwood. Tickets
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Charlotte scoops photo prize
GREAT Sankey Primary School has launched a monthly photographic competition for its pupils. The winner of the last competition, which had a theme of new life, was year four pupil Charlotte Wilks, aged nine, with a photo she took of a five-week-old kitten
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Little Lambs
ST Mike’s Little Lambs’ mums and tots group meets at St Michael’s Church Hall in Burtonwood on Wednesday mornings. The sessions run from 9.30am to 11.15am.
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Llandudno trip
DON’T forget Winwick Over 60s group will be taking its coach trip to Llandudno on Monday, June 15. The cost of the trip will be £8, which will include a meal and travel costs. For more details, call Ernie Rudd on 635816.
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Another brick in new wall
A RETROSPECTIVE planning application has been submitted to Warrington Borough Council for the demolition of a wall and the construction of a new brick wall at 96 Castle Green in Westbrook.
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Tickets for 'refresh'
TICKETS are still available for a summer ‘refresh’ celebration 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 ‘Out of the
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Game on at Peace Centre
YOUNGSTERS who signed up to the Participation Through Sport NSPCC football team at the Peace Centre in Westbrook were rewarded with a game against Wigan Athletic’s Under 13s side. The friendly fixture was held after the charity team based at Cromwell
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Marion's faithful to the end at St Philip's
CHILDREN and staff at St Philip’s Primary School said goodbye to an old friend when they threw dinner lady Marion Scholes an official retirement party. The 74-year-old has worked at the Westbrook school for more than 14 years. Towards the end of her
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Smoking shelter
BLUEPRINTS have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council for a porch and canopy to create a smoking shelter at Burtonwood Community Centre at Green Jones Brow.
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Residents meet
North Orford Residents’ Association hosts its annual general meeting on Wednesday.. It will take place at 6pm at the Orford Neighbourhood Project.
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Council to part fund CSO post
POULTON-with-Fearnhead Parish Council has agreed to give £11,000 to the cost of a CSO’s salary. This year is the final year of its three-year agreement to part-fund the CSO. Parish councillors will decide later in the year whether to continue the arrangement
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Police speed clampdown
POLICE have been targeting speeding drivers in Warrington east. CSOs have been trained in laser speed guns and have been working around Fearnhead Lane, Cinnamon Lane, Crab Lane and the surrounding areas. Those streets were chosen following complaints
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Community grants available
STRONGER Together is seeking worthy applicants for grants of up to £1,000. The purpose of the grants is to promote community spirit and reduce anti-social behaviour and crime, so groups that work to these areas are asked to apply. Last year more than
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Coots delay pond work
WORK to begin clearing the pond at Bennett’s Recreation Ground has been delayed because coots have started nesting in the reeds. The Environment Agency will begin the work once they have left, expected to be around September. A consultation on what
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Sing For Life
CHRIST Church’s Sing For Life evening, held in April, has so far raised £829.28 for the Anthony Nolan Trust, a charity for those with leukaemia. Donations are still being taken.
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Surgery time
WOOLSTON residents can meet their councillors Bill Brinksman, Paul Bretherton and Tony McCarthy (all LAB), at a surgery this Saturday from 10am to 11am at Woolston Library on Holes Lane.
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and they were all yellow ...
CHILDREN at Burtonwood Primary School will be ‘going yellow’ on Friday, June 12, to help St Rocco’s Hospice. To support the ‘Go Yellow Day’ pupils will be wearing an item of yellow clothing during a non-uniform day in exchange for donating a pound to
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Day of fun at day centre
CALLANDS Day Centre is holding a fun day to mark World Elderly Abuse Day on Monday, June 15. The event at the home on Callands Road will feature an old fashioned jumble sale, entertainment from Mike Turner, the former Stars in their Eyes winner and ukulele
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Mum's the world for 90th birthday
ST Oswalds Mother’s Union in Winwick has celebrated its 90th anniversary with a buffet lunch, raffle and bingo party. The church-based group, which was founded in 1919, boasts around 30 members. And more than 50 people joined the celebration featuring
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School reunion
PAST pupils of St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School are invited to a school reunion. If you are now aged 64 to 72 and are a former pupil of the school then call Peter or Michael White if you would be interested in a possible reunion. Peter can be
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Children's karate club
KARATE classes for children will start at Fearnhead Cross Centre next week. Warrington Sports Personality of the Decade Nicola Hey, an international karate fighter and coach, is starting the first classes in the town for those aged three to five on Wednesday
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No change at the top of council
COUNCILLOR Colin Oliver will remain as chairman of Poulton-with-Fearnhead Parish Council for another year. “I think it is an honour, I really do and I’m proud to be the chairman,” he said at last week’s meeting of the parish council. Parish Clr Michael
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Spoil yourself for free
NAIL care specialists Mavala will be at Lloyds Pharmacy offering free French manicures. The Forge Shopping Centre, Stockton Heath will be holding a nail day on Saturday. People can get a 15-minute treatment, including colour.
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Councillors vow to fight school's name change
PARISH councillors have expressed their anger over Padgate High School’s proposed name change to Lysander. At a meeting last week they vowed to continue fighting the plans and swore that any name change would go no further than the school, following
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Brownies lend a hand at fashion show to help deaf
BROWNIES showed their dedication to helping others at a fashion show last week held in honour of the National Deaf Children’s Society. The St John’s Church Brownie group have been studying for their Change The World challenge badge, and decided to help
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Council cash for new bench
A NEW bench will be placed at Walton’s St John’s Church thanks to a cash injection from the parish council’s remaining Creamfields fund.
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Book sale raises funds
A BOOK sale held at St Thomas’ Church Hall on May 23 in aid of The Walk Centre, which helps children and families living in slums in Nakuru, Kenya, raised £160.
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Parish council meeting time
WALTON Parish Council will meet tonight, Thursday, at The Parish Hall, Old Chester Road at 7.30pm. Stockton Heath parish councillors will meet at the Sandy Lane Centre, Sandy Lane, at 7.30pm, on Tuesday.
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Tales from The Jungle Book
ENJOY an outdoor performance of The Mowgli Stories, an adaptation of The Jungle Book at Walton Gardens. The show will take place tonight, Thursday at 7pm and will finish around 9.30pm. Tickets can be booked by calling 442345 or from the Heritage Centre
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Drama group seeks members
SHOOTING Stars dance and drama group is looking for new members. Classes will start again on June 8 at Broomfields Junior School, Bridge Lane, Appleton. A class for children aged between four-and-a-half to eight will take place from 5.45pm until 7pm
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Sisters set to walk Great Wall of China for cancer charity
“I WAS lucky, very lucky. Things like this change your whole life and make you realise what is important. “I suspect that one day it may try to get me again but until then I am going to make the most of my life and do as many of the things I’d like
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Norma walks for cancer care
A GRANDMOTHER of eight will be put through her paces to raise money and awareness for the prevention of breast cancer. Norma Holden, aged 69, will be taking part in the Genesis Appeal’s Keep Fit and Pink 10km walk which will take place in Manchester’
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Parish council
THE next meeting of Lymm Parish Council takes place this Tuesday in the parish hall on Pepper Street. Starting at 7.30pm, members of the public are welcome.
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Book charts spooky Lymm
DO you know any spooky stories or ghostly goings on in Lymm? Holly Smith is penning a new book on the haunted past of the village and she wants your help. Anybody with a true story to tell whether it be ghosts, gouls or strange/unexplained mysteries
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Circus theme for boat meet
CLOWNS, jugglers and circus people came out in Lymm last weekend for an annual rally. More than 200 boats from Worsley to Runcorn gathered on the Bridgewater Canal in Lymm for the 46th rally of the Federation of Bridgewater Cruising Clubs. Hosted by
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All smiles for more patients
A LYMM dental practice can take on extra patients after planning permission for an extension was granted. Councillors sitting on the development control committee agreed to double the number of patients that can be taken on at the dentist on Rushgreen
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For three's a jolly good fellow
A LYMM man will be one of nine people set to join a marathon 24-hour charity challenge. Peter Harrison, along with eight friends and colleagues, will tackle Britain’s three highest peaks on June 6. The climb, up Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon,
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Festival catwalk show
MODELS will strut their stuff on the catwalk to launch Stockton Heath’s second annual festival. The Park Royal’s Royal Suite will host Heath Couture, a fashion evening modelling the key trends of boutique stalls including the village’s Ibizaar, Broadbents
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Call for youth opportunities
A YOUTH worker for south Warrington is striving to create more opportunities for the 1,050 teenagers living in the area. Ian Probert, a youth worker, attended Appleton Parish Council on May 19 to talk about the need for better youth provision in the
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Thelwall infants skip to the beat
YOUNGSTERS at Thelwall Infants School skipped to the beat to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. They held a skipathon in school before breaking up for half term.
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Morning coffee
A COFFEE afternoon takes place at St Mary’s Church in Lymm on Monday, June 15. Starting at 2pm there will be books, plants and cake stalls with tickets £1. All proceeds will go to St Rocco’s Hospice.
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Demolition plan
PLANS to demolish some classrooms at Chaigeley School in Thelwall have been approved by council planners. The work forms part of a wider development at the Thelwall school.
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In seventh heaven
IT has been seven years in the making and now villagers can get a look at the new surroundings of a village community centre. A special open afternoon will be held on Sunday at Oughtrington Community Centre on Sandy Lane. Volunteers have raised hundreds
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Neil Patten second at Oulton Park
STOCKTON Heath-based driver Neil Patten finished second in the Creative LED Solutions Formula Ford Championship at Oulton Park. After lying in third position for much of the race, Patten moved up a place in his Van Diemen RF99 to finish just seven seconds
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It's all in black and white
LEARN more about creating digital black and white images at Warrington District Camera Club. On Monday, experts will give tips on what scenes to look out for and techniques in the camera. A spokesman for the club said: “Everyone is welcome and WDCC
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They can play clearly now ...
ST Wilfrid’s Primary School in Grappenhall was the venue for an infant music festival. Youngsters from schools across south Warrington joined forces to perform individual songs as well as group efforts. Among the performances were Red Red Robin, Oh
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Team work pays off as play area opens
DALLAM THIS land was once filled with derelict garages, leaving the area around Massey Avenue in Dallam looking barren and an anti-social behaviour hotspot. But now it has been transformed into a toddlers play area which was unveiled to youngsters
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Festival of football is a roaring success for primary school youngsters
YOUNGSTERS have been given the chance to show off their sporting prowess in a football tournament between 10 primary schools in the Penketh and Sankey district. The competition, organised by Eagle junior football club at Penketh Community
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Wanted: war memorabilia
WHITECROSS YOUR community centre needs you! If you have any Second World War memorabilia such as posters or buntings to spare a community group for pensioners needs your help. The group, which meets at Whitecross Community Centre, will be holding a
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Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
LATCHFORD THERE was a hint of Parisian life at Priestley College as students took to the stage in an adaptation of Moulin Rouge. Second year performing arts students took to the stage over the three-night sold out run as part of their final assessment
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Put your wits to the test
HOWLEY TEST your knowledge at a quiz night at St Elphin’s Community Centre. Teams of up to four can pit their wits against others at the quiz, which takes place tonight, Friday, from 8pm. It costs £3 to take part and teams are reminded to bring their
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Meet your police officers
BEWSEY MEET up with the bobbies on your beat at a weekly police surgery for residents in Bewsey. Cheshire Police hold the surgery every Thursday at Bewsey Park Housing Office, off Troutbeck Avenue, from 11am until noon. You can speak directly to officers
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Cash boost for park group
LATCHFORD A GROUP set up to look after the parks and green spaces in Latchford was given a boost by Warrington Partnership. Under the Stronger Together banner, Friends of Latchford Park received funding to help cover the start up costs for the group
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Christian values go digital
LATCHFORD PUPILS from a Latchford high school have become online stars for a website set up for Church of England schools. Staff and governors from Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School travelled to London as guests for the launch of christianvalues4schools.co.uk
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Sailor takes part in historic celebrations
A WARRINGTON sailor has taken part in a historic Royal Navy celebration in the heart of London to mark 100 years of Naval Aviation, known as Fly Navy 100. Able Rate David Parr, a former pupil of Penketh High School, is a member of the logisitics branch
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Our boys in Afghanistan catch up on Guardian news
SOLDIERS in Afghanistan can’t get enough of the Warrington Guardian! Every week Staff Sgt Rob Brittle’s wife, Karen, sends out the Guardian for him to read and it always does the rounds between the troops. At the moment they are preparing for a 24-hour
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Amateur stars eyeing perfection
WARRINGTON’S BARLA Great Britain head coach John Fieldhouse believes he has a squad that can come home from their South Pacific tour unbeaten. The squad includes two former Bank Quay Bulls players - Fieldhouse’s son Ryan and John Walker - for games in
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Waving the flag for Warrington Wolves
TWO soldiers serving their country in Afghanistan remembered their home town by waving the Warrington Wolves flag. Robert Appleton and Martin Bird, of the 4th Battalion The Mercian Regiment at the Widnes TA have been in Helmand Province for three months
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Medal wins for England representatives
WARRINGTON Athletics Club runners were in action at the Junior Fell Racing Championships at Shutlingsloe. The England representative duo of Rachel Jefferson and James Ellis were medal winners over the two-mile course, ascending 880ft in the process.
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Northern ambition
WARRINGTON Wizards travel to Gateshead Storm in the Co-operative Rugby League Conference National on Saturday looking to bounce back from Sunday’s defeat to Hemel. Following the defeat to the Stags, player/coach Alan Kilshaw said: “There is a lot of
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Lowes ready to take reins
TONY Smith is confident first-team coach Jimmy Lowes will have no problem stepping into the breach in his absence. The Wolves boss switches into his other role as England head coach next week to focus on the national team’s preparations to
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Carney fits the bill
WOLVES head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith says new signing Brian Carney will be the perfect fit for his resurgent team. The 32-year-old former Great Britain international this week agreed to join Warrington until the end of the season in a deal that