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New Years Resolutions-so far so good!
It has now been a month since I decided to give up my car. It has rainedand rainedblown a gale and recently been quite nippy! Nevertheless I have no regrets. The children have got used to the idea of getting ready a bit quicker in the morning and we no
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Sentencing is postponed for second time
A MAN who pleaded guilty to common assault and sexual assault after luring a teenage boy back to his flat, then kissing him and slapping him, has had his sentencing postponed again. Wesley Leicester pleaded guilty in July 2007 to the charges but sentencing
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Beware of bogus callers
A SURGE of distraction burglaries across Warrington has caused police to issue a warning to the public. "In the past two months we have had about 20 burglaries which is way, way off the scale," said Det Con Stuart Eales. Police are dealing with reports
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Pensioner has engagement ring stolen
AN 82-year-old woman was the victim of a distraction burglary this afternoon when a conman stole her engagement ring. The woman, from Glazebury, was at home at 4pm when a man came to the door saying the water needed checking. After he left, she found
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Freemasons give hospice a helping hand
ST Rocco's Hospice new project to create a new day centre unit is £2,000 richer thanks to Warrington Freemasons. Members of the group handed over a donation to hospice matron, Beth Eccles, as they got a chance to take a look at the plans for the new
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More recognition for local heroes
A COUPLE from Warrington are backing a drive by Gordon Brown to encourage people to nominate their local heroes for an MBE. The Prime Minister believes that the everyday sacrifices and selfless acts people do for each other should be officially recognised
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ENJOY AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE… with spiritualist medium Stephen Holbrook
SHOWS FOR 2008 March Sunday, March 16 at The Hilton, St Helens April Monday, April 21 at Victoria Community Centre, Crewe July Tuesday, July 1 at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington Thursday, July 17 at Memorial Hall, Northwich
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Padgate Lane closed following smash
PADGATE Lane has been closed both ways following an accident. Emergency services have closed the road between Ashwood Avenue and Pinewood Avenue. The accident happened around 3pm. Click here for more traffic news
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UPDATED WITH ADEN VIDEO: Warrington Sports Personality of 2007 award winners
PHIL Archer has been crowned Warrington Sports Personality of 2007. The European Tour golfer, currently contesting the Dubai Desert Classic in the Middle East, beat eight other outstanding achievers to the title at the 15th annual awards ceremony at
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Guilty verdict
HAVING children is like signing a contract with your subconscious to feel guilty at every opportunity. Before children you can pretty much do as you please. But once the little people start moving into your house you're suddenly drowning under an infinite
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One-month curfew for fake DVD seller
A MAN who sold counterfeit DVDs has been handed a curfew order by magistrates hoping to stop him from going to more car boot sales. John Calder, of Fisher Avenue, Longford was given a one month curfew order banning him from leaving his home betweeen
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Marshall steps in for departed Elliott
WOLVES have appointed Richard Marshall as the club's new under 21s coach after the departure of Dave Elliott. Elliott, who had been promoted from under 18s boss to join the first-team coaching staff during 2007, has taken up an offer to join the RFL
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Pirates and princesses get perfect pampering
MORE than 150 children with disabilities enjoyed a VIP day at Warrington Collegiate. The event, for youngsters between the ages of three and 15, was the brainchild of hairdressing tutor Davinia Mape. Among the attractions on the day were real life pirates
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Background for Wolves newcomers
HERE'S the competition background for this year's Wolves Super League newcomers. THE REGULAR SEASON. The regular season consists of 27 rounds. Each team will play all other engage Super League teams home and away once. There will also be five additional
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Recycle pancake leftovers
WHILE you're flipping your pancakes tomorrow, Shrove Tuesday, don't forget to recycle your leftovers. Egg shells and lemon peel can all go into the compost bin along with the cardboard carton the eggs came in. Up to one third of all household waste
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Face in the crowd – new season special, part 1
TWELVE lucky fans can win pictures of their favourite Wolves player in this week's special face in the crowd feature as the excitement builds for the start of engage Super League XIII. Three winners are revealed here, and more winners will be revealed
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Squadbuilder meeting on Wednesday
THE first squadbuilder meeting of 2008 will take place on the community floor of the North Stand at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Wednesday at 7.30pm. The event will focus on a preview of the 2008 Academy teams by the Academy coaches as well as a question
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New ref for Wolves matches
SUPER League referee Phil Bentham will be appointed to some Warrington Wolves matches this season. Bentham has not previously whistled a Wolves game in Super League or in the Challenge Cup because of living in Warrington. The same rule has applied to
