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Longford couple are overrun with vermin

A SKIP and a back garden full of rubbish have become a home for vermin, and a nightmare for residents. The owners of 25 Gough Avenue vacated their property in November, leaving it in a state of disrepair. A skip filled with binbags of rotting food has

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New green homes

NEW energy service research shows that a new home can save you up to £556 on bills annually compared with older style homes. Wigan-based housebuilder McInerney Homes has built a collection of houses on Sycamore Lane that match the eco-homes requirements

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Could I live without supermarkets?

THERE really should be an etiquette to supermarket shopping. People commit the most annoying misdemeanours that really makes the weekly shop even more aggravating. Those people who suddenly decide to do a 360 degree turn in the narrowest of aisles,

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Sweeney Todd (Cert 18) Cinema Review

IT IS one of theatre's darkest musicals and now it's been given a Hollywood makeover by one of cinema's darkest minds. Tim Burton's reworking of Sweeney Todd follows the director's tradition of making macabre but visually stunning movies. But fans

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Ross Noble: Fizzy Logic (Cert 15) DVD Review

IF YOU tried to work out the value for money of a comedian then Ross Noble would surely be up there with the best. Okay maybe Ken Dodd would win for sheer amount of hours spent on stage, but this Geordie lad arguably delivers a far more interesting

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Police and prosecution both advised against bail for killer

A MAGISTRATE from Appleton has refused to explain why he and two colleagues granted Adam Swellings bail on the day he murdered Garry Newlove. Swellings, aged 19, had appeared at Warrington Magistrates' Court on the morning of August 10 where he pleaded

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Ballet Shoes (Cert PG) DVD Review

I HAVE to admit that I was not looking forward to reviewing this film but after expecting complete drivel from looking at the cover, I was pleasantly surprised. While this could be attributed to my extremely low expectations, I was only faintly annoyed

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Courteeners, The - Warringon Parr Hall

IT SEEMS every new band out of Manchester is now hailed 'the next big thing', but The Courteeners certainly did not disappoint. The indie rock four-piece from Middleton have known each other since school, yet only formed as a band in 2006.

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Various Artists - Big Tunes 2008 (Album)

PREPARING myself with the predicted floor-filling hits for 2008 seemed like a good way to get on par with those dance fanatics who always seem to know the big hits months before they get released. After listening to the CD one, I realised that the

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Deathproof (Cert 18) DVD Review

INSTANTLY recognisable as trademark Tarantino, Deathproof is the second part of his homage to the Grindhouse movies of the '70s and early '80s. Kurt Russell pulls off an impressive performance as the creepy Stuntman Mike, who stalks young ladies in

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The Cordels / Jubilee

HOMETOWN favourites The Cordels will be sharing the stage at WA1 tomorrow night with stars from two of the world's best hard rock bands. The trio are supporting US rockers Jubilee - a group that includes Nine Inch Nails lead guitarist Aaron North and

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Guardian leads new Wolves initiative

THE Warrington Guardian has taken the lead in an innovative scheme to help more people watch Warrington Wolves. We have teamed up with the Warrington Wolves Foundation charity to support a campaign to ask community-spirited businesses to buy a season

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Father calls for chairman to resign

THE father of Michael Theaker reiterated his call for the resignation of Warrington Magistrates' chairman of the bench, in the wake of Garry Newlove's death. Magistrates came under fire at the time of the 22-year-old's death two years ago, criticised

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Sentencing date set for murderers

GARRY Newlove's murderers are to be sentenced in three weeks. It was announced today that Adam Swellings, 19, and fellow gang members Stephen Sorton, 17, and Jordan Cunliffe, 16, will be sentenced on February 11 at Chester Crown Court. They were found

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Hauled before court 10 times

CONVICTIONS pepper the criminal record of 19-year-old Adam Swellings. The oldest of those convicted, known as Swellhead' within the gang, had been hauled before the courts at least 10 times facing charges from battery to theft. During the murder trial

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Tributes for crash victim

TRIBUTES have flooded in for the victim of a crash on Sankey Way. Corrine Rutter, aged 27, from Latchford died after the black Subaru Impreza she was travelling in hit a tree on Monday night. Her family have paid tribute to the 27-year-old and for

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Salford game on

WOLVES' pre-season friendly at Salford on Sunday has been given the go-ahead after The Willows passed a pitch inspection. The match had originally been due to be played at The Halliwell Jones Stadium but Wolves' pitch was deemed to be waterlogged yesterday

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ATHLETICS: Golden Green triumphs in regional indoor race

WARRINGTON Athletics Club's Ben Green won gold at the North of England Indoor Championships in Sheffield at the weekend. Green won the senior 1500m race by almost five seconds in a time of 3mins 53.86secs, while Luke Miller-Briggs took the bronze medal

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Wolves attack will be more than all right

PAUL Cullen believes he will be able to field the most balanced team of his Wolves reign during 2008 - and he hopes that will be the key to success. Cullen has admitted that Wolves' attack had become a little too predictable in recent times but new recruits

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Replacement kicker seals seconds success

Warrington 2nd 16 Rossendale 2nd 15. THE red, white and green machine just keeps on going. Warrington Rugby Union Club's seconds made it 10 wins from 11 under Stewart Coleman when defeating a strong Rossendale side on Saturday. The foundations were

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Black Monday blues

IT WAS apparently Black Monday, and BBC1's Messiah (Sunday and Monday) did its best to reflect the tone of the most miserable day of the year'. I have loved all the previous dramas under this title, but this one was almost a degree of darkness too far

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Paralympic champion visits

A UNIQUE sports club for disabled youngsters in Warrington has been launched by a paralympic champion. Sarah Bailey, paralympic champion swimmer, was on hand at the new club which runs every Wednesday at William Beamont High School. Run by Chester University

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Warrington police join London march

Officers from Warrington police took part in the pay row protest in London on Wednesday. This picture shows members of the Warrington force along with thousands of other officers from around the country. Click here to find out how to submit

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Council contradiction

A MOTORIST has been left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after forking out for damage done to his car after hitting a pothole. But Robert Harper Simmonds is demanding that Warrington Borough Council stump up the cash for the repairs to his Ford escort

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M6 open this morning

BOTH carriageways of the M6 are open to traffic this morning. The road was closed for four hours between junctions 18 and 17 last night, Thursday, after a lorry carrying highly flammable gas overturned. However traffic is running smoothly this morning

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BBC project for students

STUDENTS in Warrington will get the chance to work with the BBC in a project that will nurture new talent. The University of Chester has joined the Connect and Create Partnership that will help to develop media skills and boosts their chances of a career

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HOCKEY: Bowdon loss

WARRINGTON Hockey Club's women's team were beaten 3-0 at Bowdon at the weekend. Debbie Kinsey missed a chance for Warrington, who host Bebington on Saturday.

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Junior rugby league review

Leigh East u14 58 Latchford Albion u14 6. SCOTT Chambers suffered a broken leg in the warm-up and Latchford were then comfortably beaten by Leigh East. Gavin Bennion scored their sole try with Luke Wood converting. Blackpool Scorpions u13 18 Culcheth

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HOCKEY: Defeat for Warrington

A DEPLETED Warrington Hockey Club side were beaten 3-0 at Preston's fourth team in North West Division Seven South at the weekend. Warrington host Leyland Foxes on Saturday.

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Scrum half Davies impresses England selectors

LYMM High School's Andy Davies has earned a place in the England under 16s rugby union squad. The scrum half will link up with the 40-strong elite squad for training near Coventry this weekend after impressing for the North's under 16s side at the Divisional

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Three licences required

CHANGES have been made to licensing laws for people who use a car as part of their business. From Monday, January 28, the law changes for those companies providing a vehicle with a driver. If you use a vehilce to transport people or children (even if

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Reardon keen to be number one in friendly rivalry

STUART Reardon is eager to get back on the field so he can claim the bragging rights in his battle with close friend Chris Bridge for Wolves' full back spot. Reardon has been sidelined since needing a shoulder reconstruction in August and has not been

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NETBALL: Mixed fortunes for juniors

WARRINGTON netball teams had mixed fortunes on the Wirral on Sunday. Warrington under 12s lost 9-7 to Capricorn, while the under 16s defeated Widnes Wildcats 19-8. Squad members recently supported Northern Thunder as ball girls at their televised game

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Train with Albion

LATCHFORD Albion are looking for players for their two open age rugby league teams. Training takes place at Victoria Park on Mondays and Thursdays between 6.30pm and 8pm, with further details available from Mike Byron on 07769 788995.

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DARTS: Sheen’s polish

TERRY Sheen's nine-darter in the decisive game gave Pickering Arms a 5-4 win at Rams Head in the Grappenhall Darts League. S McGrath won his game in 13 darts for Rams Head, while Rob Turner won in 14 as Fleece defeated GTL A 7-2. Ray Salts' 16-darter

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PICTURES: Wolves in Lanzarote - part 3

WOLVES' Super League squad are put through their paces during this latest batch of pictures from the training camp at Club La Santa in Lanzarote.

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Cullen speaks about Gregory loss

PAUL Cullen has spoken publicly for the first time about the loss of his good friend Mike Gregory. Warrington legend Gregory died in November, aged just 43, after his health deteriorated from a debilitating illness thought to have been caused by an insect

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CHESS: Good Fortune as Church shine

CHRIST Church CE Junior School won the Schools Cup Trophy at the Warrington Schools Individual Chess Championships. Christ Church finished first with 18 points at Whitecross Community Centre, with Culcheth Primary School second. Christ Church's George

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I'll thrive on the pressure, declares Monaghan

MICHAEL Monaghan reckons he will thrive on the pressure to become one of Wolves' key players during 2008. Warrington's new number seven will partner Lee Briers in the halves this season and there are high hopes for the partnership, particularly given