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London logo - have you been affected?

The new flashing Olympic logo has sparked complaints of eplipetic fits according to Epilepsy Action. Have you been affected by fits because of the logo? Email sbailey@guardiangrp.co.uk.

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Give them credit for their skills not their stamina

Excuse me if I fail to be impressed at the distances covered by footballers in a match. The stats come up after a game, and commentators drool over how a certain player has covered six miles, talking about his outstanding fitness, stamina, and condition

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Jogger flashed young girls

A JOGGER flashed four girls while they were walking near to Gulliver's World. The group were walking along the footpath near to Ladywood Road and Wrexham Close in Old Hall on Saturday, May 19. A man came jogging past them at around 10pm. After first

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Students tune in for a look at a career on the air

STUDENTS swapped their schoolbooks for a radio microphone with some BBC experts. Twelve pupils from William Beamont, Great Sankey, St Gregory's and Penketh high schools worked with BBC journalist Steve Coleman to produce radio trails on board the BBC

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No Academy matches for Wolves

WOLVES' Academy teams are without a game this weekend. Simon Grix, Richie Barnett and Ben Harrison were all involved in the under 21s' 56-10 defeat at Leeds. Barnett touched down in the first half, with Martyn Ridyard converting Andy Moulsdale's second-half

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Appeal boost

PUPILS at Lymm High School have raised more than £300 for the Madeleine McCann appeal. As reported in Warrington Midweek, students sold yellow ribbons during their lunch hour to raise money to help get the four-year-old back. Organisers say £315.95

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Cullen calls for self-belief

PAUL Cullen says Wolves must go to Knowsley Road on Saturday with a firm belief that they can topple in-form St Helens. Cullen has taken a very positive approach since Friday's defeat at Leeds in an attempt to boost the self-belief within his playing

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Long in, Sculthorpe out for Saints

SEAN Long has been included in St Helens' 18-man squad for the cup clash with Wolves on Saturday. Long has missed the last five games with a calf injury but is in the squad, although Paul Sculthorpe is absent. Mike Bennett misses out with an Achilles

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Gleeson and Anderson absent from 18-man squad

MARTIN Gleeson and Vinnie Anderson have not been named in Wolves' 18-man squad to face St Helens in the Challenge Cup on Saturday. The former Saints duo have been doubts with respective knee and back injuries and have not been included, although Chris

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ATHLETICS: Timmins back on track

CHAMPION cross country runner Heather Timmins has turned her attentions to the track after an outstanding start to the year. Warrington Athletics Club's rising star took advantage of UK Athletics rules that allow her to gain higher-grade competition

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KICKBOXING: Fighter pipped for world title

WARRINGTON Kickboxing Studio's Chris Heath suffered disappointment as he missed out on the world amateur lightweight title in Darlington at the weekend. Heath was scheduled to take on belt holder Garry Rickinson but his opponent pulled out because of

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Don’t get stung by fake parking tickets

FAKE parking tickets have been left on cars at Pinners Brow Retail car park. A visitor to the town contacted Warrington Trading Standards after he found a ticket advising him to send a £60 cheque or postal order to NPC to PO Box number 1706543. This

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Mayor swaps 'illegal' transport for green

The Mayor of Warrington will be transported round with a "NIL C02" number plater weeks after the Warrington Guardian revealed the official car number plate was illegal. New mayor Clr Celia Jordan will be cycled round Lymm May Queen tomorrow, Saturday

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The great car versus bike experiment

It's time to pit two wheels against four. I cycled into work today later than usual at rush hour. I left home in Widnes at 8.28am and go to the office at 8.56am - a door-to-door journey time of 26 minutes. It's just under seven miles to the office

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Brainiacs tackle roads

BRAINY students are on the case and trying to crack Warrington's transport problems. The Year 10 gifted and talented students from Culcheth High School are using their media, business, art and geography know how to design a business plan. They hope

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WIN TICKETS TO SEE WOLVES V WAKEFIELD TRINITY WILDCATS!

COMPETITION! The Warrington Guardian has teamed up with D'N'B, the official soft drink of Super League, to offer you the chance to see the Warrington Wolves clash with Wakefield Trinity Wilcats at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. The Super League game

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£250 WORTH OF H&M VOUCHERS UP FOR GRABS!

COMPETITION! We have teamed up with H&M in Golden Square to offer one lucky first prize winner the chance to win a £100 gift card, with three runners up each receiving a £50 gift card, in this easy to enter competition. Just as fashion was beginning

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Crash by Fiddlers Ferry

Two cars were in collision at an accident hotspot this morning. They collided at the junction of Widnes Road and Tannery Lane, on the way to Fiddlers Ferry. Both were locked together with buckled front wheels and bonnets and the road parly closed by

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Food for thought

RESDIDENTS in Latchford will get the chance to enjoy the fruits of an environmental team's labour at Victoria Park. Volunteers descended on the park's community orchard last Tuesday to take part in a project to improve the facilities to mark World Environment

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Keeping Nic’s memory alive

NICOLA Sutton's star will be shining brightly when women close to her embark on a charity journey in her name. The town will be painted pink when close family and friends of the 22-year-old dress in her favourite colour to take part in the Starlight

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Wolves make case for the defence

PAUL Cullen has acknowledged that his players need to produce their best defensive performance of the season if they are to win at St Helens in the quarter finals of the Challenge Cup on Saturday. Wolves have been blighted by defensive problems since

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Appleton stumble to loss in Bun fight

APPLETON Cricket Club again stumbled as they were beaten by Bunbury in Cheshire Cricket Alliance Division One. Appleton, who host Woodford at the weekend, made 171 for 9 in their innings against Bunbury. The in-form Ant Hurst hit 53 and Lee Stoll made

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Winger wows supporters

KEVIN Penny's scorching pace and two cracking tries caught the eye in his full debut for Wolves at Leeds Rhinos. He is hungry for more first-team action against St Helens this weekend but he admits his signing for the club and perhaps his selection on

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Penny’s potential shines through

WOLVES winger Kevin Penny was already showing his sporting potential eight years ago when he was nominated for the Warrington Under 13s Sports Personality of the Year award. At the age of 12, Penny had had more success in basketball and cricket but was

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ATHLETICS: Dodsworth in sprint finish

WARRINGTON Athletics Club's Paul Dodsworth claimed a dramatic victory in the 5,000m race in the second round of the North of England Athletics League on Saturday. Dodsworth built a large lead early in the Macclesfield run but his advantage was cut and

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SWIMMING: Verdon sets British record

WARRIORS of Warrington Swimming Club's Matthew Verdon set a British record time during the first weekend of the ASA North West Regional Age Group Championships. Verdon swam the 100m backstroke in 1min 1.71secs to clinch the national record for 13-year-olds

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Woolston training

WOOLSTON Rovers' new under 10s rugby league team will hold their first pre-season training session at Bennett's Recreation Ground in Padgate on Wednesday. The team will train each Wednesday between 6.30pm and 7.30pm and boys and girls, regardless of

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Bowlers win in Leeds

WARRINGTON Borough Bowls Club's junior section won a tournament at Barley Park in Leeds on Sunday. They defeated Leeds, Heavy Woollen and South Derbyshire to secure their success. Chris Wightman, Steven Yule and Matt Gatley had three wins each, with

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Yellows to face Bury

WARRINGTON Town will face League Two side Bury in a pre-season friendly at Cantilever Park on July 14. The Yellows will travel to Golborne Sports on July 28 and Darwen on July 31 before a home match with Prescot Cables on August 4 and a trip to Bamber