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  • Bolt planning to run in relay heats

    Glasgow will be treated to a double dose of Usain Bolt after the world's fastest man confirmed he would run in the heats as well as the final of the 4x100metres relay at the Commonwealth Games. The Jamaican landed in Scotland on Saturday afternoon

  • VIDEO: Weightlifter Smith's joy at chocolate-fuelled gold

    Zoe Smith celebrated her Commonwealth Games weightlifting gold medal with a back-flip before revealing how her dramatic victory in the women's 58kg division had been fuelled by a last-minute chocolate binge. The 20-year-old Londoner lifted 118kgs

  • VIDEO: England dream team land relay gold

    England's dream team made it a clean sweep of gold medals in the Commonwealth Games triathlon with a dominant victory in the mixed relay. Vicky Holland, Jonny Brownlee, Jodie Stimpson and Alistair Brownlee were all medallists - the latter two winning

  • VIDEO: Bolt eager to make Games debut

    Usain Bolt landed in Glasgow this afternoon and immediately underlined his commitment to the Commonwealth Games. The fastest man of all time is the leading name at the Games and has flown halfway around the world in order to compete in the 4x100

  • Rowsell eyes gold but Trott falters

    England's Joanna Rowsell will ride for gold in the final of the women's individual pursuit after setting a new Commonwealth Games record in qualifying. Rowsell, the world champion following her success in Cali this year, was in the last pair to

  • England's Joanna Rowsell "spurred on" by Glasgow crowd

    Joanna Rowsell added Commonwealth Games gold to a collection that already includes Olympic and world titles after a barnstorming performance in the individual pursuit. The 3,000-metres discipline boasted a star-studded field, including all three

  • Braveheart Wallace claims gold

    Edinburgh's Daniel Wallace demonstrated his Braveheart spirit as he roared to Commonwealth Games gold in the 400 metres individual medley at Tollcross. The 21-year-old bellowed 'for freedom!' after touching home to claim Scotland's third pool gold

  • Summerland fire victims to be honoured at Peace Cup

    THE victims of the Summerland Fire which killed 50 people including two men from Warrington will be remembered during a one minute silence at the annual Peace Cup. Alan Barker, from Fearnehead, and Sean Kelly, from Woolston, were both killed when

  • Race half marathon for bowel cancer

    A BOWEL cancer charity is offering runners the chance to take part for less at this year’s Festival of Run. Beating Bowel Cancer has teamed up with event organisers Contest Sports to offer those taking part in the half marathon and 10k road race

  • Apprenticeship advice available in Warrington

    ADVICE will hand each Wednesday during August for youngsters looking to start an apprenticeship. The Careers Centre for Young People, in Times Square, will have specialist training providers who can give extra help and advice to getting an Apprenticeship

  • Orford man named apprentice of the year

    AN Orford apprentice has scooped a top prize at a national awards bash. Tom Hughes, aged 22, was named apprentice of the year at the National Construction College (NCC) East Apprentice Awards 2014 earlier this month. He won his award for completing

  • Urban artist sells piece to Australia for £2,500

    THE art world is waking up to the work of the Warrington Urban Artist as an Australian gallery has just snapped up a piece for a cool £2,500. Featuring two masked soldiers with bleeding hearts adorning the canvas the work is reminiscent of the