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New flavours

THERE is an international flavour to a renovated Lymm pub. The Crown on Booths Hill Road was given a £300,0000 makeover and has attracted a Chinese chef, Michael Zheng, a Russian second chef, Raphael Szewczuk, and Polish, Barbara Sikczewska, and American

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Fraud duo jailed for eight years

A MOTHER and son have been jailed for a combined total of eight years as part of a million pound tax fraud. Mary Johnson, aged 60, and son Paul, aged 30, were both sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday. The pair, from Manchester Road in Rixton

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Irby skittled out to hand Warrington comfortable win

WARRINGTON Cricket Club recorded a 67-run victory at home to Irby in the Cheshire County Cricket League Second Division on Saturday. Warrington registered a total of 216 for 8 at Walton Lea, with Andy Kirby making 52 and J Hughes amassing 36. Skipper

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A splash of colour thanks to the WI

LYMM village got a touch of colour thanks to members of Lymm Jubilee Women's Institute. They formed a working party to clear weeds from the raised flower beds at The Cross before planting summer bedding plants. The new plants were donated by E Smith

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Man ignores mum’s pleas as he attacks her in front of children

A MAN told his girlfriend he was going to make her children watch as he kicked her in the head and butted her after a day of drinking. Craig Woodall, of Stockdale Drive, Great Sankey, attacked his partner Kelly Robinson at her Padgate home on Friday,

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Super surgeries were successful

THE scrapped super surgery' proposal was still a success because it helped get rid of a degree of lethargy' about improving health facilities, says Warrington's health chief. The proposal, for around five health centres to replace GP surgeries, was formally

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Bulls squad understand the draw of Wembley

THERE is no excuse for the Bradford Bulls squad not understanding what's at stake when they take on Huddersfield Giants this Sunday in the Carnegie Challenge Cup Quarter Finals at Grattan Stadium (ko 2.15pm) That's because three of the current Bulls

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Green leads Grappers home

A FINE innings of 72 by former Lancashire player Richard Green led Grappenhall to a four-wicket victory at Winnington Park in Cheshire County Cricket League Division Two on Saturday. Green's partnerships of 47 for the second wicket with Nick Chadbourne

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BOXING: Amateur show

WARRINGTON Amateur Boxing Club will host their final show of the season at Richmonds Club tomorrow, Friday, at 8pm. A total of 15 contests will take place and tickets can be purchased on the night and cost £10 for adults and £5 for children.

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Wizards bid to restore damaged pride against Lions

WARRINGTON Wizards will bid to bounce back from their first defeat of the Conference National season when they take on East Lancashire Lions at Wilderspool tomorrow night, Friday. Wizards had won their first seven matches of the campaign but last year's

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Moran and Gatcliffe to attend supporters' meeting

WARRINGTON Wolves' Supporters Trust will hold its annual meeting at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Monday at 7.15pm. The meeting will take place in the Platinum Suite in the North Stand and will be followed by a question and answer session with majority

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Saints preview stats

Last meeting: Wolves 12 Saints 40, May 28, 2007. Vinnie Anderson and Henry Fa'afili crossed, with Lee Briers landing two goals. Away record versus Saints in the Challenge Cup: Played 4, won 1, drawn 0, lost 3, points scored 37, points conceded 56. Form

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Impressive weights

WARRINGTON Anglers' Association member Ian Walker enjoyed a good evening session on the Macclesfield Canal near Henshalls Bridge. While pole fishing with caster he had 60 roach to 8ozs, three tench, plus a few gudgeon for an estimated 15lbs net of fish

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Pool rights acquired

SOME good news for members of Lymm Angling Club. The club has just acquired the fishing rights to a small spring-fed pool at Norcott Brook, just half a mile south of Junction 10 of the M56. Norcott Pool, sited on Hatton View Farm off the A49, has been

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Police send out reassurance following sex revelation

POLICE chiefs have reassured the community in Latchford after the revelation a paedophile was living in the area. Detective Chief Inspector Martin Cleworth, head of Warrington CID, said: "I am responsible for the Police Public Protection Unit for Warrington

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Traffic chaos on the cards

ANGRY commuters are predicting massive tailbacks after new traffic lights were installed on Cromwell Avenue in Westbrook. But the lights have divided opinion in the area, with some residents claiming the signals at the Asda junction are the best thing

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Bowler star of the show

A RYLANDS bowler took six wickets in the 129-run defeat of Styal in Cheshire Cricket Alliance Division Two. The Gorsey Lane men were bowled out for 187 with P Knowles, 45, and E Platt, 39. Styal were bowled out for 58 with S Malone taking 6 for 23 and

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Town juniors

WARRINGTON Town JFC are looking for players for next year's new under sevens team. Town provide qualified and CRB checked coaches and the club's development officer, Paul Anderson, is a licensed FA coach. The juniors train at Sir Thomas Boteler High

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Town juniors

WARRINGTON Town JFC are looking for players for next year's new under sevens team. Town provide qualified and CRB checked coaches and the club's development officer, Paul Anderson, is a licensed FA coach. The juniors train at Sir Thomas Boteler High

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Service Area complete Barrow clean sweep

Barrow SA u15 6 Warrington SA u15 54. WARRINGTON'S under 15s rugby league team continued their unbeaten run with a comfortable win in Cumbria. Connor Wright opened the scoring for Warrington and Jordan Burke then converted his own try before top tackler

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Glance guide to sport

Athletics. Warrington Athletics Club's results from the second round of the North of England Athletics League: Men: Lawrence Walker, 1, 1500m, 4mins 17secs; Paul Dodsworth, 1, 5000m, 16mins 51.5secs; Dave Spencer, 4, hammer, 16.24m; 4, javelin, 19.65m

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Family tapestry unravels its past

THE woven history of a Warrington family has been revealed at the town's central library. Two handmade tapestries and a cushion detailing the McEvoy family tree can be seen on display at Museum Street. The pieces, which show the ancestry of the clan

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Wedge's retirement on hold

MIKE Wainwright has revealed that he is ready to shelve retirement plans and play on next season - even if he has to leave Wolves and go part time. The 32-year-old, who could make his 200th Wolves start on Saturday but is still looking for the first

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Thumbs up for Twiss Green

TWISS Green Primary School has been praised in an Ofsted report for its environmental awareness. The school in Culcheth, was given an outstanding' grade one rating for the personal wellbeing and development of its pupils. Children were praised in the

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ENJOY A BREAK AT CHELTENHAM’S NEWEST AND COOLEST HOTEL!

Everyone's talking about the Big Sleep Cheltenham, the Regency spa town's newest and coolest hotel, which has Hollywood star John Malkovich among its backers, and now you could be among the first to sample its cutting-edge style with our special offer

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Fashion show

A FASHION show held in Birchwood Shopping Centre on Saturday, May 26, has been hailed a success. The walk around event was held to showcase this season's fashion. A dance show and free wine tasting ensured everyone had something to do in a fun and relaxed

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Work completed at village church

A VILLAGE church is celebrating having a new porch thanks to Stringfellows! Glazebury Methodist Church used a grant to pay Chorley-based, Stringfellow Building Contractors, to replace its leaky old one. And now the work is complete both the church and

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Footie match for play area

WOLVES star Lee Briers kicked off a charity football match in aid of Oakwood Local Park. The standoff then watched a good spirited game between residents, which, along with a car boot sale, raised more than £300. The money will go towards building a

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Carnival time in Birchwood

ALL the fun of the fair is coming to Birchwood. The annual carnival, which takes place at Birchwood Forest Park this Sunday, June 10, also features street theatre group What A Palaver', Joseph and his Amazing Racing Pigs, and a farmer who herds sheep

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Wood praises enthusiasm of new boys

A PLAYER'S enthusiasm is key to their performance in professional rugby league, says Paul Wood. The Wolves prop was impressed with the enthusiasm brought into the team at Leeds on Friday by comeback hooker Michael Sullivan and young guns Kevin Penny,

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Go ahead for mobile mast

THE erection of a mobile phone mast has been passed despite a school's fear it will damage pupils' health. The mast, to be sited off the A57 Sankey Way, near Sycamore Lane, was opposed by Sycamore Lane Primary School, and 17 letters of objection were

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Sports club open evening

EAGLE Sports Club in Thornton Road, Great Sankey is hosting a an opening evening in aid of St Rocco's Hospice on Tuesday, June 26, from 7.30pm until 11pm. Everyone is welcome. There will be music, dancing, raffles, games and a licensed bar. Pay on the

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Eric has the last laugh on Adolf Hitler

HITLER might have tried his best, but he couldn't kill off Eric Brady from Great Sankey. Now 73, Eric suffered severe injuries when his school was bombed during the Second World War. His older sister and many teachers and pupils were killed in the blast

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‘I knew that I wanted her no matter what’

SARAH Spencer will celebrate her 18th birthday with a huge party. But the big birthday is especially poignant for her mum and dad, Stephanie and Phil, who were told when she was born that she might not live to see this day. Sarah, who lives on Gig Lane

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Meeting to discuss park

THE Friends of Dorchester Road Parks are inviting people to a public meeting at Hood Manor Community Centre, on Tuesday, June 12, to debate the future of Brentall Park, the boat park.

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Save lives, give blood

BLOOD donor sessions will be held tomorrow, Friday, at the Church of the Latter Day Saints, Payne Close, Great Sankey, from 2pm to 4pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm, and on Thursday, June 21, at the pool and community centre, Honiton Way, Penketh.

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Disruption

A PENKETH community action meeting to discuss nuisance youths was disrupted - by nuisance youths. The meeting at Penketh High School was held up after a member of the public spotted two youngsters kicking a fence down on the school field. Two CSOs went

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High school premiere

THE premiere of what Penketh High School believes is the world's first fully independent school feature film, was being held as the Warrington Guardian went to press last night. Days, which was made by pupils and media staff at the school and stars pupils

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Car boot sale for school

PARK Road Primary in Great Sankey is holding its first ever car boot sale to raise money for maths equipment. The Wroxham Road school hosts the event on Sunday, June 17, from 9am to 1pm. Pitches are available for £6 if booked in advance and £7 on the

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Bank Quay win cup

Bank Quay Bulls 30 Rylands 18. BANK Quay Bulls rugby league team collected their second trophy of the season as they defeated Rylands in the Warrington Carlsberg Cup Final at Crosfields' Hood Lane ground. Bank Quay won the North West Counties Amateur

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Longbarn play trail launch is a success

CHILDREN at Longbarn Primary School have a new trail to make sure they can enjoy their playtime. The trail, a combination of different types of play equipment, was opened at a special ceremony for governors and children. Governor and councillor Colin

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Millington represents BARLA

BANK Quay Bulls back rower Craig Millington was sent to the sin bin but was still on the winning side for BARLA under 23s in their clash with Great Britain Students in Dewsbury. Millington was given 10 minutes on the sidelines for dissent but played

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SAILING: Father and son success

A FATHER and son helmed the first two boats home in Fiddlers Ferry Sailing Club's Meacock Trophy race on the River Mersey on Sunday. Harris Hawk, skippered by Ian Reading, came home 45 seconds in front of CARA CARA, helmed by Ian's 80-year-old father

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School’s bid for shutters

GREEN Lane Special School, in Padgate, has submitted an application to put up roller shutters. The plans are being considered by Warrington Borough Council.

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GOLF: Archer out of US Open reckoning

BIRCHWOOD Golf Club professional Phil Archer missed out on a second successive appearance at the US Open when he failed to qualify on Monday. Archer made his first major appearance at last year's US Open but finished tied 41st in Monday's qualifying

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School is on course for national PTA award

AN innovative new scheme could see Oakwood Avenue Primary School win a gold prize worth £1,000. The Padgate school has been shortlisted as one of 18 finalists for the Gold Star Reward of 2007 - a prize offered by the National Confederation of Parent

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Balloon

Charles Dunbar sent us this picture of a ballon which he says made a controlled landing in Houghton Green.

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Balloon

Darrall Corcoran took these pictures from Sandy Lane in Orford. Darrall believed the balloon was struggling when he took the photographs. He said: "I assumed they were having difficulty for the amount of times they used their burners"

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Balloon

Darrall Corcoran took these pictures from Sandy Lane in Orford. Darrall believed the balloon was struggling when he took the photographs. He said: "I assumed they were having difficulty for the amount of times they used their burners"

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Balloon

Darrall Corcoran took these pictures from Sandy Lane in Orford. Darrall believed the balloon was struggling when he took the photographs. He said: "I assumed they were having difficulty for the amount of times they used their burners"

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Darrall Corcoran

Darrall Corcoran took these pictures from Sandy Lane in Orford. Darrall believed the balloon was struggling when he took the photographs. He said: "I assumed they were having difficulty for the amount of times they used their burners"

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Grappers keep their fingers crossed for Smith

GRAPPENHALL Cricket Club are hoping their star spin bowler from Barbados will get a chance to play for West Indies against England in the fourth npower Test. Jason Smith was a surprise call-up to the tourists' 13-man squad this week as preparations heightened

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Colin Robinson

Colin Robinson submitted this picture of a balloon over Cinnamon Brow

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Woolston fun day and fair

HEAD to Woolston CE Primary School for a fantastic fun day and fair next Saturday, June 16. Starting at 1pm everyone is welcome to the event, at the Epping Drive school, which includes stalls, sideshows, a super slide, coconut shy and entertainment for

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Warrington Speakers Club by Brian Carter

The technique of being able to talk instantly on any subject was demonstrated at the recent meeting. The off-the-cuff speaking session was chaired by Michael Payne to the evening's theme of May and he invited members to talk on some abstruse subjects

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Singing friar holds concert

SINGING Friar Father Francis will be appearing in a concert at St Benedict's Social Club, next Friday, June 15. The concert, in Rhodes Street off Orford Lane, starts at 7.30pm and tickets are priced £4 and available on the door or by calling 416618.

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Sarah Muddimer

Sarah Muddimer submitted this picture. "Thought I was original photographing this balloon over Lymm but it seems there have been a few about today!" said Sarah.

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Warrington HF Rambling Club by Tony Hulme

On May 22, 14 members of the Club completed the Snowdon Horseshoe round. Although only seven miles long, the walk involved 3,600ft of ascent, some grade one scrambling and took in four major peaks. The most difficult scrambling was on the ascent of the

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Jack Neil, Age 12, submitted this image

Jack Neil, Age 12, submitted this image

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Strawberry tea event

ENJOY a taste of summer at the Longford Neighbourhood Centre next week. From 1pm on Friday, June 8, there will be a strawberry tea at the centre with all funds going to the Longford Resident's Association so they can organise events for families during

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Newchurch WI by Paddy Poulter

President, Sylvia Brown, welcomed members and four visitors and thanked Barbara Trevor for the flowers that were donated to the raffle. The tea hostesses were Jean Woosey and Rita Walker. Diary dates include a coffee morning at Dorothy Sandford's house

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Culcheth WI by Janet Davies

Culcheth WI met in the Parish Hall on May 15. Pat Forrest welcomed everyone, especially a visitor. Correspondence arising from the last meeting, including a letter from Helen Jones MP, was available on the information table for those who wished to read

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League of Friends

Week 35: 1, 4, 5, 10 Jackpot one winner. Consolation prize £25 internal winner. Week 36:7, 9, 15, 16. Jackpot no winner. Consolation prize £25 internal winner.

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Farm club anniversary

A SHOWCASE of entertainment takes place over the next month at Cinammon Brow Farm Club to mark the 30th anniversary celebrations. A variety of acts including singers and theatre performers kick things off on Saturday, June 9, at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced

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North Cheshire RSPB by Paul Grimmett

On Wednesday, May 16, the group held its first midweek trip of the year. We visited Pont Croesor near Porthmadog to view the nesting Ospreys. We had good views of the birds including a webcam link to the nest. The first egg was due to hatch but this

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Lymm and Thelwall WI by Linda Cram

Brenda Daniels, president of Lymm, welcomed everyone to the joint meeting. She also welcomed Marjorie Hinett, president of Thelwall. While we sang Jerusalem we remembered Myra West who had died recently. The flower arrangement was to be sent to Grace

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St Rocco’s Lottery May 25 & June 1

Winners for the draw held May 25, major prizes first: 49176, 39839, 35262, 86874, 08380 £5 winners: 00548, 01691, 02582, 02939, 03786, 03831, 04097, 05779, 06677, 06740, 06935, 07417, 07968, 08237, 08253, 09035, 09128, 09417, 09928, 10036, 11020, 11782

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Dutton WI by Dorothy Cope

Forthcoming events include lunch at the Walton Arms and the bowls knockout at Alexandra Park. The WI holiday this year, to the Gardens of Kent, takes place this weekend. The resolution about the closure of community hospitals was very thoroughly discussed

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Jack Neil, Age 12, submitted this image

Jack Neil, Age 12, submitted this image

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Jack Neil, Age 12, submitted this image

Jack Neil, Age 12, submitted this image

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Jack Neil, Age 12, submitted this image

Jack Neil, Age 12, submitted this image

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Jack Neil, Age 12, submitted this image

Jack Neil, Age 12, submitted this image

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Sign petition for resources

MY teenager has been suffering from anorexia nervosa for the past 20 months, and it has impacted tremendously on our family life, causing horrendous stress and worry. There are extremely limited resources across the UK for dealing with eating disorders

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Family history

I AM currently investigating my family history and wonder if any of your readers are able to assist me. James Swindells Sherratt, a medical practitioner, took up practice in Warrington at Stanley House 1870, and remained there for nearly 30 years. In

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Thanks to tax staff at council

I SYMPATHISE with Mrs M Rodge in her experience with Warrington Borough Council's tax department but would like to recount my own experience. My husband died in January also, and like Mrs Rodge I assumed the direct debit would continue. When I received

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ID cards are a disaster

WE in the Liberal Party wonder how much longer this Government proposes to persist with its identity cards scheme. Before it has even got off the ground the Home Office admits that the cost of this huge, oppressive white elephant has ballooned to £5.4

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Thank you

ON BEHALF of Warrington GPs, we would like to thank the people of Warrington for their support in opposing the PCT's strategy. We are grateful to all those patients who contacted the media, attended meetings and arranged and signed petitions. We are

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Critchley bags four wickets as Stretton return to form

STRETTON'S first team returned to winning ways against Knutsford in the Meller Braggins Cricket League on Saturday. Star of the show was Mark Critchley, taking 4 for 29 as Knutsford were restricted to 159 for 7. Stretton's reply saw the return to form

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Grappenhall under 18s maintain their spot at the top

GRAPPENHALL maintained top spot in Mid-Cheshire Under 18s Cricket League North with a seven-wicket success at Runcorn. S Guest led the way with 3 for 10 as Runcorn's innings ended at 70 for 8. S Baxter chipped in with 2 for 17, while M Benison took

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Wolves have the experience to get out of the rut

WARRINGTON Wolves must stick to their beliefs in a bid to get out of the rut they are in. The loss at Leeds Rhinos on Friday night was their seventh in eight Super League games - as bad a run of results as they have had since Darryl Van de Velde's first

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Safe parking bay at chapel

IF Mr Beddington of Fearnhead had looked at the Cairo Street chapel he would see that the council have just put a parking bay outside and that is the only safe place to park. You cannot carry broken glass through the streets of Warrington endangering

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Meeting with MP is needed

THE MP for Warrington North is intent on continuing her public row with Warrington Council. We strongly believe it is quite unacceptable for her to attack the chief executive in public without having made any attempt to resolve the issues in private.

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Thank you for helping us

WE would like to say a very big thank you to the lady who phoned for an ambulance for my husband after he became ill on the number 20 bus on Monday. Thank you to the passengers who were so patient, waiting for the ambulance to arrive, and the crew who

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Residents enjoy barge trip on canal

THERE is nothing as pleasant as messing about on a river - or a canal in this case. Residents from the Old Rectory Nursing Home, in Grappenhall, enjoyed an outing on the Bridgewater Canal on the Wizard barge - run by the Warrington Disability Partnership

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Please save our courses

I AM very upset about the supported learning department being axed and all my friends are upset as well. People who I know are going to be without a course to go on. I went to college four years ago and it was different. A lot of people feel very upset

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Road rage victim

ON the evening of Thursday, April 12, I was with my wife, driving to my daughter's house in Cinnamon Brow. A male driving a light metallic blue Audi A3 hatchback followed me from the traffic lights on Manchester Road at the junction of Holes Lane, to

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Money waste

HOW come there was so much publicity and media coverage for the London Birch being transported to Winwick to be planted in place of the tower at Winwick Hospital? When it was blown down by the high winds in January nothing was done to it until about

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Town go south

WARRINGTON Town's worst fears have been confirmed after they were placed into UniBond Football League First Division South for next season. Town played in the First Division last year but a league restructure means that a 24-team division will become

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New route for rose queen

THE annual Thelwall Rose Queen event will take place as usual this year - but with a different route. The procession starts from Thelwall Parish Hall rather than Thelwall Industrial Estate because of the building work in that area. The event starts

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Busier than ever before

FURTHER to your article in last week's Guardian entitled Is Bridge Street the sick man of the town?. The reporting of my comments was fair and balanced but the picture showing Bridge Street without a single person in it was definitely not. The Golden

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New logo is waste of cash

THE proposal to change the Warrington coat of arms is indeed trash, as Mrs Edwards puts it, and a gross waste of public money, which would be better spent on our police force or health service. Firstly, there can be no comparison whatsoever with the

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New business will arrive

I REFER to your article in the Warrington Guardian dated May 31 entitled Is Bridge Street the Sick Man of Town?' As a member of the town centre management team I can assure everyone that I have never seen Bridge Street totally empty at any time of the

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Residents are under attack

THROUGHOUT the night of Friday, May 25, residents in the Stonebridge Gardens and Woodbridge Gardens areas of Appleton were under threat of attack by a group of youths. Garden fences were removed and rear gardens broken into to steal blue wheelie bins

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No stampede

I WAS in the Golden Square before 8.30am on the Thursday it opened to queue up at Debenhams for the £50 voucher they were giving to the first 100 people. There were about 20 young men and women in front of me and they were all so dignified. I expected

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Who’s the greatest?

IN June 1981 Eddie Waring wrote a book on rugby league. One of the chapters was entitled Four All Time Greats'. Included in this were Harold Wagstaff, Jim Sullivan, Billy Boston and Tom Van Vollenhoven. No mention of Brian Bevan. I became a life member

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We don’t want power lines through village

RESIDENTS are renewing their campaign to block plans for an overhead powerline to run through the fields of Lymm. The battle to stop Scottish Power running a power line though a large part of the village on its route from Carrington to Lostock started

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Maroon 5 – It Won't Be Soon Before Too Long (Album)

MY first thought about this album was: Nonesensical title, nonsensical music? After several plays I'm still none the wiser. Following on from the Californian five-piece's successful debut album, Songs About Jane, was always going to be difficult. And

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Suburban Mayhem (Cert 15) DVD Review

HERE is one for the rebel in you. Take lots of swearing, drinking, drug-taking and sex scenes and throw in a bit of bloody murder and you've got a film intent on outraging the blue-rinse brigade. Trouble is, films like this have been done before - and

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Pigeon Detectives, The - Wait For Me (Album)

OUT of Leeds and musically related to The Cribs or a certain shambolic Sheffield combo of repute. The Pigeon Detectives have already locally usurped the weakening Kaiser Chiefs and now proclaim to be the true sound of the city'. At face value, a bundle

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Doctor Who: Series 3, Volume 1 (Cert PG) DVD Review

SO, Rose Tyler is living a new life in a parallel universe and the Doctor is flipping through time and space in his Tardis, his hearts in pieces. Enter Martha Jones, his new assistant. She clearly has the hots for him; he's keeping her at a distance.

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Dreamgirls (Cert 12) DVD Review

IF FILMS were named after the effect they have on the viewer then Dreamgirls would be more appropriately known as Dreaming Blokes because that's exactly what I was doing on the couch about twenty minutes in. And alas, not because the foxy Beyonce Knowles

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DeLillo, Don - Falling Man

SINCE his monumental Underworld, Don DeLillo has understandably been producing shorter works; if that was a magisterial secret history of America in the 20th century, this could be taken as the coda required since September 11, 2001. It's told through

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Don’t desert small traders

WE have all long awaited the opening of the new Golden Square shopping arcade, and have been excited to see which new shops will be gracing our town and encouraging us to spend our money on their fabulous new stock. Even I, as an independent trader have

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Snap happy shenanigans

MIDSOMER madness broke out on Sunday, as Barnaby and Co. had to deal with the most bizarre bunch of village folk yet. The episode of Midsomer Murders (ITV1) contained more comic moments than a whole series of Little Britain - not a difficult task - thanks

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The Pigeon Detectives - Manchester/Liverpool

PUNK-POP performers The Pigeon Detectives are set to continue their meteoric rise with a massive UK tour this autumn. After debut album Wait For Me flew into the charts at number 3, the band from Leeds has announced shows at all the major summer festivals

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THE Manchester Festival approaches

A whole spread of unmissables, from Bert Jansch to The Fall. (Ok, so fans of McFly and Velvet Revolver might not regard those two dates as unmissable exactly buthorses for courses). Then there is another gig. A black hole. A gig that sends me to the

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Daniel’s ready for the journey of a lifetime

AN INTREPID cyclist is set to scale some of Europe's highest peaks in a bid to raise money for charity and achieve a lifelong dream at the same time. Daniel Emmett, from Bernard Avenue, Appleton, will ride 900 miles in only nine days when he and friend

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Stephen Holbrook - The Halliwell Jones Stadium

A NATIONWIDE tour by a renowned spiritualist will call in at Warrington in July. Stephen Holbrook, who boasts clairvoyance and spiritualism among his talents, will perform at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. A spokesman said: "Always demonstrating to packed

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Dance your way to fitness

FANCY tripping the light fantastic and getting fit at the same time? Then get down to Newton Community Centre and join in with the adult dance classes that are now looking for new dance stars. Go along and learn dances such as the salsa, tango and

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A whole new world

EXPLORE another world through a new course starting at Newton Community Centre. Discovering Angels is a course for people who want to find out more about angels. You can learn how to communicate with angels, learn how to meet your guardian angel and

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Meet police

SPEAK to police officers about your concerns about crime in Newton at two police surgeries tonight, Thursday. People can find out more about crime prevention, get property marking equipment and raise issues about the Newton and Earlestown area. The surgeries

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Vandalism

POLICE are appealing for information about vandals who caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at a building site in Newton. Offenders went to the site on Cheshire Close and set fire to a JCB between 9pm and 10pm on Thursday. The motive is unclear

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Summer fun

ENJOY some summer fun at Emmanuel Church. The Wargrave Road church is holding a summer fair next Saturday afternoon. There will be a wide range of stalls selling toys and crafts as well as a tombola and children's games to keep the entire family entertained

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Green forum

GET your point across about going green and recycling at a special forum in Newton next week. The meeting takes place at Newton Library on Monday, June 11, running from 10am until noon.

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Parents urged to call time on supplying booze

POLICE want to harness parent power in the battle against anti-social behaviour caused by drinking alcohol. This summer Merseyside Police are hoping that Newton parents help them as they continue to work with licensees to clampdown on under-age sales

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Fashion student has designs on success

FASHION student Rachel Hilton is following in the footsteps of some of fashions biggest names. The Newton based 22-year-old will have her creations seen by some of the industry's leading lights during London Graduate Fashion Week. The event was a launch

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Passer-by helps to rescue children from house fire

A PASSER-BY selflessly helped to rescue seven youngsters from a Newton home filled with fire late at night. The good Samaritan helped to rescue the children from the house on Pine Avenue after hearing the smoke alarm going off at the home. The kitchen

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In memory of the fallen

A SERVICE to remember those who died during the Second World War at HMS Blackcap was held on Sunday. Former servicemen attended the annual event to commemorate service people at the Royal Navy air base in Stretton. It was marked with a service at The

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Gospel music

THE strains of gospel music will be raising the roof in Stretton with a concert on June 19. The Park Royal Hotel will play host to a gospel choir from Katy Baptist Church, Texas. The evening will be an extravaganza of music and entertainment, including

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Changes to sports club

A PLANNING application to build an extension to Warrington Sports Club has been submitted. Walton Parish Council received the proposal to enlarge the changing room and balconies to overlook playing pitches at the Walton Lea Road club. No objection has

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Live music at Walton Hall

ENJOY an afternoon of live music at Walton Hall Gardens on June 24. Heswall Concert Band will perform from 1-4pm at the band stand. There will be no admission charge for the concert.

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Cream teas at farm fete

ENJOY an afternoon of cream teas and scones at the annual Daresbury garden fete on June 30. The event will take place at Hall Lane Farm Daresbury hosted by Lord and Lady Daresbury. The fete will take place from 1-4pm with a selection of stalls including

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New meeting on Ackers Pit

A meeting to discuss the future development of Ackers Pit will be held on June 12. After work was abandoned at Ackers Pit because of high silt levels, Stockton Heath Parish Council will be debating the issue at the parish council meeting starting at

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Dan goes to great lengths

IT took five days and a battle against the elements but a youth activist has paddled to victory. Dan Chadwick, aged 24, arrived at the finishing line on the Bridgewater Canal, in Stockton Heath, on Wednesday after a gruelling 92-mile canoe journey to

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School’s Investment is rewarded

A SCHOOL is celebrating after regaining a prestigious award that it first earned three years ago. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School has been handed a renewal of its Investors In People award which highlights the school's staff development. The Latchford

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Get healthy with walk

GET fit next Thursday by getting on those walking shoes and taking part in a health walk. Taking in the delights of the greenery in Westy the moderately paced two to three-mile walk. It is an ideal opportunity for those who would like to get more active

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Tanners Lane closure

DRIVERS and pedestrians will face diversions in June when a road is closed. Tanners Lane will temporarily closed to eastbound traffic from its junction from Winwick Street and Dallam Lane. The northern footpath will be closed to pedestrians from Dallam

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Pupils take it in their stride

CHILDREN climbed aboard a bus with a difference to help save then environment. The youngsters at St Barnabas CE Primary School joined pupils across the country to take part in National Walk To School Week by hopping on board a walking bus. The event

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College’s main hall bows out to a £7 million makeover

THE curtain has come down on the final production at Priestley College's main hall. The Loushers Lane college is undergoing a £7 million revamp that will transform the campus and work is set to start on the final phase, which will be a new Media and

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School trip to Asda

YEAR six pupils from St Philip's Primary School visited the Asda Westbrook store to look at packaging. The youngsters took part in a series of activities to see how environmentally friendly the superstore's packaging is.

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Fun at the barbecue

A FAMILY barbecue evening will be held next Friday from 6pm to 9pm at St Paul of the Cross Primary School, Burtonwood. St Paul of the Cross Friends Association is hosting the night, which hopes to raise money towards the cost of new hardware equipment

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Opportunity knocks

TALENTED youngsters have a chance to shine at the NSPCC children and young people's talent show at the Peace Centre in Old Hall tomorrow, Friday. The competition begins at 7pm and is open to bands, singers and talented individuals aged under 25 and will

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Angling society to host fun day

PENKETH and Old Hall Angling Society is holding its annual family fun day on Sunday, June 24, at The Maltings Pub in Old Hall. The event, from 11am at Bewsey Farm Close, off Old Hall Road, supports the society's efforts throughout the year. This includes

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Roundabout works close boulevard

DRIVING will be temporarily banned on Europa Boulevard from the access road leading to Boots and Next from Monday, June 18, while a mini roundabout is built. The order will be in effect for up to 18 months, but it is expected that the closure will only

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Cross town traffic

ANGRY commuters are predicting massive tailbacks after new traffic lights were installed on Cromwell Avenue in Westbrook. But the lights have divided opinion in the area, with some residents claiming the signals at the Asda junction are the best thing

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Town turning yellow

ST Rocco's Hospice celebrates one of its biggest fundraising jamborees next Friday, June 15. The whole town will be turning yellow for the event and we want to hear from you. Let us know if you are holding an event and we will try to get a photographer

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Join our campaign to help Ethan

ETHAN is bright and friendly and loving. But other children do not always see that. They see the cysts that blight his face, eye and throat. He went to play with other small children in a pub but one went look at his face!' and they started laughing

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Car boot inquiry

THE future of controversial car boot sales at Townfield Lane, in Winwick, will be decided at the Town Hall on Wednesday. Warrington Borough Council has refused to grant Simon Gleave, of Stockport, a licence because it says his field opposite B&Q is green

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Officers out and about

OFFICERS from various council departments will be out and about in Warrington town centre today, Thursday to spread the word about volunteering. As part of Volunteer Week, several services will be at the town centre guardians to promote volunteer work

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Why didn't we know paedophile was living here?

SICKENED parents have been left reeling after discovering a paedophile lives yards from their doors. Families in Henshall Avenue, Latchford, are terrified for their children's safety following the news that Neil O'Brien, aged 39, is a convicted sex offender

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Schools could face axe

THE closure of Padgate and Woolston high schools is back on the agenda. Consultation to decide the future of secondary education in central and eastern Warrington begins on Monday, with 23 different surgeries running until July 10. Birchwood and William

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Man touched teenager 'as a joke'

A LATCHFORD man has admitted sexually touching a 14-year-old Padgate girl as a "joke" while drunk. Gary Douglas, from Pearson Avenue, pleaded guilty to two counts of the offence at Warrington Crown Court on Tuesday. His defence, Richard Dawson, told

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Urgent delivery delayed

A HAULAGE company boss has hit out at a parking company that held his van even though it had an urgent delivery to Warrington Hospital. The van was parked illegally in a disabled bay but Parking Control Management UK, the company behind the car park

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Accused trio cleared

A FAMILY bust-up put three family members in the frame for a murder they did not commit. Hours after a heated fight with pensioner John Atherton his son, Andrew, daughter-in-law, Katrina both aged 43, and grandson, Wesley, aged 19, were arrested on suspicion

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Youngsters may play against Saints

THE fitness of Martin Gleeson could determine whether both of Wolves' young Warringtonian wingers start again at St Helens on Saturday. Kevin Penny and Chris Riley impressed Paul Cullen on their first starts of the season at Leeds and at least one of

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Other clubs have not had same half back problems, says Cullen

PAUL Cullen believes no other club in Super League can claim to have had the same half back problems that Wolves have suffered in 2007. Injuries to various players have meant that Wolves have used six different half back combinations in 18 matches this

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Improvement in attack but defensive worries persist

Leeds Rhinos 42 Warrington Wolves 26. WOLVES scored more tries and points at Headingley than any other visiting team this year but they paid the price for too many errors with the ball and defensive lapses. The performance against second-placed Leeds

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Pairs competition

WARRINGTON Women's Evening Bowls League's Pairs competition was won by Irene Reardon and Karen Johnstone. They defeated Winn Wright and Gaynor Buchannon 21-11 in the final, while the losing semi finalists were M Bacon and W Eyres and the pairing of P

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An opportunity for the Wolves to build on their recent performances

NOBODY needs to tell Warrington Wolves skipper Lee Briers how important Saturday's televised Carnegie Challenge Cup Quarter Final tie against St Helens is for his club. Besides an opportunity to progress towards the final staged at the new Wembley

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GOLF: Captain's Weekend winners

Frodsham Golf Club's Captains Weekend Day One results: 1, Kim Davies 38pts; 2, Tom Graves 37pts; 3, Helen Bingham 37pts; 4, Ian Carter 36pts. Nearest pin on ninth: Andy Stapley. Nearest pin on 14th: Mike Hale. Longest drive on 12th: Tom Graves. Longest