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Crackdown on roadside car sales
A JOINT operation is planned to tackle roadside car sales. Both the highways and trading standards departments at Warrington Borough Council will be working together on the scheme. John Williams, highways maintenance manager, said: "It is illegal for
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The fine art of romance is on display
ONE couple are guaranteed the perfect Valentine's Day. These young lovers were painted more than a century ago by artist Luke Fildes and are on display until February 25. They are part of the Wonders of Warrington exhibition at the town centre museum.
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It's fun to celebrate at the YMCA
A MURAL will be unveiled at the YMCA in Warrington to celebrate its 150th birthday on the evening of Monday, February 20. The special design was created by members who have been working with an artist-in-residence every Monday since November. It will
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Rachel battles back to find her talent is in rude health
CORONATION Street favourite Bev Callard has turned an unknown mum into a pop idol after hosting an X Factor-style talent contest. Bank cashier Rachel Holden, aged 22, beat more than 100 rock wannabes to win a competition at Bev's new pub - just weeks
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Vans annoy residents
VANS from Golden Gates Housing are still annoying residents in Westy, despite a claim the problem had been sorted out. They are using a converted house in Morris Avenue as a base for refurbishment work in the area. Golden Gates said that after a busy
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Valentine's bear is on the prowl
WATCH out there's a Valentine's Bear about in Birchwood. If you are planning a visit to Birchwood shopping centre this weekend to buy that perfect gift for your special someone, then keep your eyes peeled because from 10am on Saturday (February 11), you
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Are pubs dog-friendly?
CALLING all landlords. Is your pub open to the four-legged friends of your customers? A growing number of pubs across the UK are inviting dog owners to bring their canines on to the premises. But so far a website dedicated to listing dog-friendly pubs
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M-way crash kills driver
A DRIVER was killed after crashing into a lamppost at the Croft Interchange. The 22-year-old man died when his blue Vauxhall Cavalier careered off the slip road between the M6 and M62 on Sunday night. A spokesman for Warrington Police, said: "The motorist
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Taxi figures released
WARRINGTON Borough Council has finally released the accounts demanded by Warrington Taxi Drivers Association. The association is going to employ an accountant to look through the books to see how the taxi licensing committee has spent its money over the
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Upgrade for station
WARRINGTON Central train station refurbishment work will begin in three or four weeks. New male, female and disabled toilets will be built. And the decrepit Manchester bound waiting room will be done up. The ticket office will also be fixed up to make
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Soap star takes on new challenge
FAMOUS face Helen Noble may be best known for her screen role in one of the nation's favourite soaps. But the former Hollyoaks actress has now swapped life in front of the cameras for one of her toughest roles yet - living as a homeless person. The 22
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Your big chance to try out a life under the ocean wave
A ONCE in a lifetime opportunity to spend a day on the HMS Turbulent submarine is the prize in a special charity auction open to Warrington Guardian readers. You could be diving 30metres beneath the sea on the Royal Navy's nuclear powered vessel, which
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Huge response to cleanliness story
PUBLIC response to last week's Warrington Guardian exclusive story about appalling standards of hygiene on a Warrington hospital ward has been colossal. Warrington Guardian readers have flooded the office with an unprecedented number of e-mails, phone
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Teen's night time attack
A CYCLIST molested a teenage girl as she walked home after a night out. The 17-year-old was metres away from her family when the man, travelling along London Road, grabbed her waist from behind. A spokesman for Warrington Police, said: "He placed his
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Indulge your green side with trust
LOVERS of all things green are needed to help spread the word about the environment and natural world. Cheshire Wildlife Trust is looking for volunteers to act as Watch leaders in Warrington to help run wildlife events in the region. A lack of voluntary
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Police not supporting merger
POLICE chiefs cannot support a merger with Merseyside. Both Peter Nurse, chairman of the Police Authority, and Chief Constable Peter Fahy are concerned that the final resort for the future of Warrington policing is joining with Merseyside. "I am extremely
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Council 'head in the sand
THE council 'has got its head in the sand' if it thinks cycleyways and bus lanes will solve the town's traffic jams, the head of the Chamber of Commerce said. Colin Daniels said only a major investment in new roads will save Warrington from gridlock.
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Charge drop
A FINAL charge against accountant John Prescott has been dropped. The prosecution offered no evidence on a charge of stealing £60,000 and he was declared not guilty on Monday. Mr Prescott, who lived in Moore until 2003 and had businesses in Woolston and
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Man admits torching hospital shower
A MAN has admitted purposely setting a shower cubicle on fire in a hospital. Brian Hawkins, of no fixed abode, admitted a charge of arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered at Warrington Crown Court on Friday. The incident took place on
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Light relief for members of under threat women only gym
WE can take on the distraught women from Fitness First. That's the message from a Sankey Bridge gym with a women-only section. 1st Fitness Club said it could take on some of the more than 1,000 members of Fitness First for Women when then town centre
