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Triton thrash Macc to go back to top

TRITON returned to the top of the table on Saturday with a 7-3 victory at tenth-placed Macclesfield. The first team are level on points with three other sides, but have a much better goal difference and have a game in hand. Triton started strongly, and

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Vics slip back after 2-1 defeat

BIDDULPH Vics slipped back towards the drop zone on Saturday with defeat at Quorn. The 2-1 result leaves the Vics fourth from bottom, but eight points clear of the bottom three sides. They were in with a shout at Quorn until 10 minutes from the end, when

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Mitchell puts Alsager top in bruising clash

ALSAGER Town are top of the league after edging out Salford City in a bruising clash on Saturday. Richard Mitchell, Alsager's leading scorer, hit his 22nd goal of the season midway through the second half to secure victory. His strike was the only goal

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Congleton beat league leaders

CONGLETON 1st XV maintained their superb rub on Saturday by defeating league leaders Prenton. The 12-10 home victory was Prenton's first defeat of the season, and the game presented Congleton with their stiffest test so far. Prenton started well, and

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Vics slip back after 2-1 defeat

BIDDULPH Vics slipped back towards the drop zone on Saturday with defeat at Quorn. The 2-1 result leaves the Vics fourth from bottom, but eight points clear of the bottom three sides. They were in with a shout at Quorn until 10 minutes from the end, when

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Drivers need a bit of patience

Reading Sean Kelly's letter last week I quite agree that the Brian Bevan Island is manic. I travel to work that way every day, as I work on Centre Park, and people just do not know what lane to get in. And going home at 5.30pm is a mission. If people

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Agreed action was undertaken

MR Peter Delooze suggests in his letter of February 9 that I was not involved in assisting the workers at Safeway. This is completely untrue. I have had regular meetings with representatives from the workforce since before their merger with Morrisons,

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How can anyone

mistreat a dog? I am very proud of 'Animal Lover' (Guardian, February 2) for expressing the way I feel too. I have recently adopted a dog from Cheshire Dogs Home. This dog was not well treated in the past but I have found that he has become a very loveable

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Bring back our

hospital matrons With regard to your article on the cleanliness of Warrington Hospital, I suggest the good people of Warrington contact their local MP with their concerns. We need to look at the big picture: go back to the days when matron ruled with

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Why has appeal been accepted past deadline?

Having read Helen Cartwright's article in last weeks Guardian about the Healthcare Waste Treatment Plant proposed for Winwick Road, there are a number of facts about the Mona Developments Ltd and Lendale Services Ltd appeal that the general public need

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Eternal thanks

Constant criticism is aimed at the NHS, back up services and even voluntary organisations in Warrington. I would like to redress the balance. I was diagnosed with cancer in October 2004 and given a life expectancy of six to eight weeks. I am still alive

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Church has a mixed age congregation from tots to old folks

If 'Tracey of Anderson Close Longbarn' is referring to St Mary's Church, Sankey, in her letter last week, I should like to point out that we are a mixed age congregation. From babies in prams brought in by their parents or grandparents through to toddlers

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A decisive finale

The Carlsberg UK Winter Open League was completed without resorting to play-offs, despite 35 of the 44 trophy, promotion and relegation issues being decided in the final matches. Premier Darts toppers Pioneers Club, one of two teams to break the ton points

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Crewe avenge defeat

CREWE and Nantwich revived their hopes of a strong finish to the season with a 16-12 victory over Ormskirk. Matt Farr's side avenged their earlier narrow loss, coming out on top in another close encounter, last Saturday. Mistakes and a heavy pitch conspired

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Sunbeam clinch Division B title in darts league

SUNBEAM secured the Earlestown Darts League Division B title in the final week of matches. They went into the final game against Chapel House with a one-point lead and their 6-3 success was enough for them to be crowned champions. Sunbeam's title charge

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Another break in the Wall collection

SCOTT Wall made a brilliant break of 100 but his Newton Social A side were still held to a 3-3 draw by Haydock Catholic A in the Earlestown Town Furnishings Snooker League. Leaders Bryn Labour maintained their advantage at the top with a 5-1 thrashing

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Ormershire the winner in the open sweepstake

JOHN Ormershire won the Newton Anglers' Association Sunday Open Sweepstake on the lower pound of the Sankey Canal. He caught several small roach for 1lb 9ozs 8drms using punched bread on pole at 10 metres from peg 109, in an event that was moved to the

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CAB closes despite SOS

NANTWICH Citizens Advice Bureau is to close after more than three decades of service due to a cut in borough council funding. The Nantwich branch faces the axe after trustees decided that the Crewe bureau and the Rural Outreach service were more important

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Dog walkers left 'walking a tightrope' at new bridge

DOG walkers in Nantwich are furious that engineering work designed to improve a popular walkway has made it impossible for them to walk their pets on. The path over the River Weaver, off Shrewbridge Road, was given a revamp in July after complaints by

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Carnival date

THE Howley Carnival Association will be meeting on Monday, February 27 to organise this year's event. If you would like to get involved, call 656968.

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Book sale

A BOOK and toy sale is being held at Latchford Methodist Church on Saturday, February 25 at 10.30am. The sale hopes to raise funds for Cheshire Lowland Search and Rescue Team.

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Kit out kids

KIT out the kids for a fraction of the cost at a nearly new sale organised by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). The sale takes place on Saturday, March 4 in St John's United Reform Church hall, on Wilderspool Causeway. Sellers should register early

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Family group

WESTY Families Group meets on Wednesday, March 1 at St Margaret's Community Centre from 9.30am to 11.30am. The sessions are free. Call Ann Brown or Dave Petley on 637611 for more details.

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Fundraisers get it in the neck for cash

RESIDENTS, staff and relatives of Bupa's Riverbank Nursing Home on Egerton Street, Howley, held a Loud Tie fundraising event. The event was held to raise money for Beating Bowel Cancer on Friday,February 3 as part of the charity's annual Loud Tie campaign

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School hoping for a new lease of life

ONE of Warrington's oldest - and smallest - primary schools is set for a new lease of life in two years' time in a new 315-pupil state-of-the-art home. Blueprints have been unveiled which will see St Elphin's (Fairfield) CE Primary move from its 108-year

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Junior RL

Thatto Heath u15 6 Rylands u15 8 AWESOME team commitment from Rylands ensured another Premier Division scalp was taken in the North West Counties Cup second round. Sharks worked hard and tackled superbly throughout with Jack Reid topping the tackle count

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Dan's the man

Saddleworth A...12 Rylands A...40 RYLANDS scored 22 points without reply in the second half of Saturday's North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division Six victory. The introduction in the second period of debut boy Danny Forster at hooker gave Rylands

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Tigers' feat in their first season of rugby

Westbrook Tigers 66 Portico Vine A 0 WESTBROOK Tigers were confirmed as the champions of North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division Seven in their inaugural season after thrashing Portico Vine's second team. Tigers, who only formed last summer,

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Up to the test

PADGATE Trampolining Club gained high placings in individual and team events at the North West Grades Five and Six competition staged at Kingsway Leisure Centre in Widnes. Twenty-one entrants from the club completed two routines. Individual results: Grade

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Crunch time

LATCHFORD Albion will take on Oldham St Annes' second team in a potential promotion decider on Saturday. Albion travel to table-toppers St Annes in a crucial match after a 31-24 weekend win at Adlington lifted them to third in North West Counties Amateur

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The new aim

Warrington Wizards 20 Bradford Demons 22 WIZARDS head coach Eddie Harris is convinced his team can enjoy a successful campaign despite their exit from rugby league's Powergen Challenge Cup. An absorbing see-saw second-round battle with National League

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New competition for Warrington youth rugby league teams

WARRINGTON Amateur Rugby League's cup competitions have been boosted with the addition of a youth event for the first time. Four teams will contest the under 16s competition, with the conclusion being reached on a finals day that will also feature the

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Party of five reach finals

FIVE Warrington Athletics Club competitors helped Cheshire's teams to qualify for the national finals of Sports Hall Athletics. After their success in the north west regional final of the indoor competition, Jessica Deakin, Rachel Jefferson, Sarah Lewis

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Carers forum

WARRINGTON Carers Centre launched a new version of its Carers Forum yesterday, Wednesday, at Alford Hall. The aim of the forum is for carers to collect relevant information and to raise any concerns. It is hoped that the forum will run three to four times

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Care home takes a step back in time

FIFTIES fever swept residents off their feet during a special dance at a Burtonwood care home. The 50s hop at the Old Vicarage care home on Fir Tree Lane saw a return to classic fashion and golden hits and even some novelty sideburns! Karen Hull, who

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Bowls club 'on verge

of folding' A TWENTY-year-old bowls club is in danger of folding due to low numbers and a lack of funding. Bewsey Barns Indoor Bowls Club, based at Bewsey Community Centre in Old Hall, was founded in 1986 with the help of Warrington Newtown. It aimed

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Extension

THE Warrington Guardian would like to point out that plans for a single storey front extension and pitched roof to an existing garage at a property at 22 Falcondale Road in Winwick have been approved with conditions not refused as reported last week.

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'Dark and overgrown no-go area' in Old Hall is set for

a facelift AN AREA that had become a 'no-go' zone is being given a facelift thanks to £80,000 of funding secured by Old Hall Community Group. The land, between Lander Close and Ross Close in Old Hall, had become overgrown, slippery and dark. Residents

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Moore make lightning start

Moore 2nd 43 Ormskirk 3rd 7 MOORE'S second team had victory sewn up within 20 minutes of the start of their match against Ormskirk's third team after a blistering opening period. A try from N Potter was converted by G Potter to put Moore ahead and I Carroll

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Lymm back from the dead to grab rare win at Aspatria

Aspatria 19 Lymm 29 LYMM overturned a 14-point deficit to win at Aspatria for only the second time in their 45-year history. The victory consolidated third place in rugby union's Powergen North West Two but they had to do it the hard way as two yellow

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Dangerous drugs were stolen in two burglaries

POLICE are appealing for the return of dangerous drugs stolen from pharmacies in Sandbach this week. Hundreds of prescriptive pills were snatched in two burglaries at chemists in the town during Monday night. A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "Stolen

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Investigation inyo death

POLICE are investigating the death of a man at a hotel in Willaston on Monday. A post mortem into the death of the 57-year-old has proved inconclusive and detectives are now awaiting the results of tests to discover the nature of the fatality. Emergency

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Sex offender denies behaving lewdly outside primary school

A CONVICTED sex offender has denied repeatedly behaving lewdly outside a South Cheshire primary school. Peter Raymond Lancaster, aged 36, is accused of breaching the terms of a sex offenders order imposed by magistrates in September 2003. He is alleged

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'I'm Sorry'

A DRINK driver who killed four people on Middlewich Road last September has written to a mother expressing his remorse for causing the death of her son. Liam Cunliffe, aged 30, of Manor Avenue was jailed for nine years at Chester Crown Court for causing

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Belmont Estate faring well for Lymm anglers

LYMM Angling Club's waters on the Belmont Estate are performing very well at the moment. Belmont Pool is shining like a beacon to our carp anglers, with member Gary Massey enjoying the unseasonal good form. In one session he landed five mirrors, one of

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Decent results return after weeks of famine

WARRINGTON Anglers' Association's Local Winter League and Disabled and Over 60s matches produced some decent winter results after a few weeks of famine. Quality roach made up most of the weights at the Local Winter League event, which was held on the

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Club clocks up £6,500

THE Lymm Cancer Research group has marked the end of another successful year which raised £6,500. At the annual general meeting, held earlier in the month, members were told of the many fundraising efforts that take place throughout the year. Jean Parkinson

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NOT GUILTY OF MURDER

A NORTHWICH man has been cleared of murdering a Rudheath father who died after a collision on the A556 at Lostock. The jury at Chester Crown Court gave its verdict yesterday, Tuesday, following more than eight hours of deliberation. But it still has to

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Youth club meeting

LYMM Youth Club holds its annual general meeting on Sunday, March 12. The meeting starts at noon in the club on Bridgewater Street.

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Rugby club pitches new plan for land

A WRANGLE over extra rugby pitches needed in Lymm looks to have been resolved. Officials at Lymm Rugby Club are looking to set up two new pitches close to their current Crouchley Lane base. But after an initial scheme including car parking was turned

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Motorcyclist killed

A MOTORCYCLIST was killed on Manchester Road. Michael Pendelbury, aged 37, died after his yellow Honda motorbike collided with a Vauxhall Corsa on the A57 at Rixton at 5pm on Thursday The victim, from Omskirk died at Warrington Hospital. Anyone who witnessed

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Peter rocks Chicago

FANS of singing star Peter Andre are preparing to go insania when he hits town next month. Peter Andre will be taking to the stage at the Chicago Rock Caf on Wednesday, March 8, where he will be performing some of his well known hits. The 31-year-old

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Appeal for taxi driver

ARE you the taxi driver who drove a young woman to Latchford, moments before a gang mugging? She fell unconscious when two of the thugs hit her over the head after she got out of the car on Wednesday night. Now detectives are appealing for the driver

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Warning over nightspot

POLICE have warned teens attending monthly youth nights at Mr Smith's nightclub to beware. Because transport officers say they will not stand for anti-social behaviour. Scores of youngsters travel into the town for the under age nights causing transport

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Sex offender accused of lewd behaviour outside school

A CONVICTED sex offender from Warrington has denied repeatedly behaving lewdly outside a South Cheshire primary school. Peter Raymond Lancaster, aged 36, is accused of breaching the terms of a sex offenders' order imposed by magistrates in September 2003

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Dabbers win puts them on the map

NANTWICH Town Chairman Clive Jackson believes their FA Vase exploits have put the club on the map. Steve Davis, pictured left, and the boys made more club history by reaching the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time in their history. A

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Ten-minute tutorial to work 'appallingly dangerous' machine

A BOSS tried to trick health and safety inspectors after an industrial guillotine cut off a worker's hand, a court has ruled. James Birchall fitted a wire mesh after the accident that would have stopped Wesley Richards reaching under the blade to flick

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Purrfect place to keep warm

WHEN Nick Smith found his engine wasn't purring as usual he decided to have the experts check it out. But the last reason he expected mechanics to give him for his gear box failure was that a cat had been stuck! This week Mr Smith, of Chapelford Urban

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D-DAY FOR £100m PLANS

A SINGLE decision made tomorrow, Friday, could see the face of Warrington town centre changed forever. A special meeting has been organised by the borough council to decide the fate of two schemes for Winwick Street and Time Square, estimated to be worth

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Parking woe solution?

PENKETH Community Support Officer Darren Samuel has been using his new powers to issue parking tickets to try and sort out Honiton Way. He told Penketh Parish Council: "Things are moving forward. I now have full traffic powers which I have been swinging

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Fa'afili books in with specialist

WOLVES winger Henry Fa'afili visits an ankle specialist today, Thursday, as a result of the collision with a Huddersfield official on Sunday. The Kiwi international injured his head and ankle when water carrier Ben Cooper amazingly entered the field of

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Big prop returns

WARRINGTON Wolves will beef up their pack to tackle undefeated Hull FC at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday, kick-off 6.05pm. Australian Chris Leikvoll returns to the fold after missing the Huddersfield defeat with a neck complaint and Mark Hilton

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Main road closure

THE A5080 South Lane in Cuerdley will be closed between 10pm and 6am for a week from February 27 in the eastbound direction. Traffic will be diverted via Widnes Road, Dans Road, Fiddlers Ferry, Watkinson Way and Derby Road, and vice versa.

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Starry night at the legion

PENKETH and Great Sankey Royal British Legion in Greystone Road is hosting a Star Night on Saturday, February 25, with the band Monsoon. Doors open 7.30pm, prices are £2.50 for members and £3 for members.

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Craft and gift fair

STALLS are available for a craft and gift fair. The event is being held at Newchurch Parish Hall, Culcheth, on Saturday, April 8 and is being organised by the friends of Derian House children's hospital. To book a stall or for more details, call David

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New homes plan shelved

AN application to build six new homes between the Methodist Church and 280 Warrington Road, Glazebury, have been cancelled.

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Phone mast application

PLANS to erect a mobile phone mast on a Birchwood Road have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council. T-Mobile wants to erect a mast on Dewhurst Road. Birchwood Town Council submitted an objection over the scheme at an earlier consultation stage.

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Licensees bar four men from 16 pubs

A VIOLENT New Year's Eve incident has led to four men being barred from entering pubs and bars in three villages. The men, who are all from Culcheth, have been told that they are forbidden from entering licensed premises in the villages of Culcheth, Glazebury

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Town star's Centenary test

WARRINGTON Town midfielder Craig Heenighan will make his first competitive appearance for England Schoolboys under 18s when they take on Northern Ireland in their opening game of the Centenary Shield on Monday. Heenighan will skipper the side that travel

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Director leads firm's buy-out

MANAGING director Brian Kelly has helped lead a buy-out of Bold Communications Limited. Mr Kelly, who has been managing director of the company based on Wilson Patten Street for the past five years, acquired the business from a Dutch-based conglomerate

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League of Friends

LOTTERY draw for week 25: winning numbers: 5, 7, 8, 11. One jackpot winner, £1,192. Consolation prize, £25 Olwen. Next week's jackpot, £200.

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Newchurch WI

by PD Poulter THE president, Sylvia Brown warmly welcomed members, including a new member and visitors. The flowers were provided by Barbara Pinkney and the tea hostesses were Aileen Paterson and Dorothy Sandford. Minutes of the January meeting were read

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Stretton WI

by Joan Howell After having welcomed everyone on a beautiful February afternoon, Jill Holman, president, gave the sad news of the death of Leah Tilling, a valued member. After introducing two new members, Joan Miles and Margaret Leeves, and thanking Mary

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Warrington Art Group

by Bernice Goulding Stained glass artist Ian Gee showed colour slides of contrasting styles of stained glass windows he had visited throughout Britain, including Liverpool and Chester Cathedral. Also, closer to home, the charming Lewis Carroll windows

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Hanley hits net in loss

Middlewich 2 Greenalls PSO 1 ROBBIE Hanley scored his seventh goal in eight games for Greenalls Padgate St Oswalds against Middlewich but his team lost for the first time in eight weeks on Saturday. Greenalls appeared to be hampered after being out of

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Boys back at Goodison Park

WARRINGTON Schoolboys under 11s football team will play in a prestigious final at Everton's Goodison Park for a second successive year. The team, who are coached by Chris Godby, defeated Kirkby 3-0 at Liverpool Soccer Centre in the semi finals of the

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Coffee date

A COFFEE morning in aid of the Mayor's appeal fund the Millennium Centre will be held at Christ Church in Haydock on Saturday February 25. St Helens Mayor Clr Bill Swift will visit the West End Road church at 10am, with refreshments provided.

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Make sure your child is our winner

There is still chance to get your child's photo taken for our Charming Child competition. Pictures are now being taken at Warrington Portrait Studios in Hancock & Wood, Bridge Street. The contest is open to two age groups - up to two years and two-five

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Imagine that

SCHOOL pupils aged seven to 16 are being challenged to get their imaginations into gear and create a piece of work inspired by the events of 1953. On Thursday, March 2, pupils can enter the competition at Newton Community Centre or at Newton Boys and

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Jailed for part in attack on father

A HAYDOCK man has been jailed for 15 months for his part in a 'frenzied attack'. Thomas Higgins, aged 22, of Juddfield Street, admitted assaulting Daniel Johnson and causing actual bodily harm. Higgins and his friend Steven Birch, aged 24, a Commonwealth

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Course for antique lovers

A NEW course for lovers of antiques and decorative arts starts at Newton Community Centre on Wednesday, March 8 from 1pm to 3pm. The course 'Understanding Antiques' gives people the opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of antiques

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Have you got the X factor?

YOUNGSTERS are being given the chance to show if they have the X factor at song and dance sessions held at Newton Community Centre. Sessions for under-16s are being held on Saturdays from 11.30am to 12.30pm and 12.30pm to 1.30pm and on Mondays from 4.30pm

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Lesley has a magic eye on book success

AN UP-AND-COMING author has had her first book published - a children's fantasy adventure inspired by the land of the Pharaohs. Lesley Pilling, from Stradbroke Close in Lowton, began writing The Magic Eye of Thebes, set in Egypt, back in 2004. And now

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Parents divided over

new jab for babies THE introduction of a new vaccination for babies, which protects against blood poisoning, meningitis and pneumonia, is already dividing some parents in the town. It is proposed that the three-dose pneumococcal jab will be introduced

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Parkside debate is unlikely due to row

A PUBLIC debate on the Parkside rail freight development looks increasingly unlikely due to an ongoing row between Labour and the Liberal Democrats. This week in response to remarks from Earlestown Clr David Banks about the need for new jobs and the benefits

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savage attack

A 21-YEAR-OLD man was left with a fractured skull following an unprovoked, drunken attack by a stranger, a court heard on Friday. During the attack Rodney Marsh knocked his victim to the ground and stamped on his head. The victim, Barry Cunliffe, had

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Meet your councillors

WALTON parish councillors will be holding a surgery for residents on Saturday. The session will take place at St Johns Church Hall, Chester Road between 11am and noon. It will be the opportunity for members of the public to meet and discuss with councillors

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Air your clean issues

CONCERNED about litter and environmental matters affecting your village? Put your questions on cleaning issues to Warrington Borough Council officers who will attend Stockton Heath Parish council meeting on March 14 at 7.30pm. Paula Darlington, head of

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Wall will be lowered

A RETROSPECTIVE application for the reduction of a brick wall at 343 London Road, Appleton has been given approval. The decision was made by borough councillors last Wednesday.

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Licence extension opposed by residents

LATE night boozing will transform Stockton Heath into the next Bridge Street. And destroy it. So say councillors and residents who united to voice their opposition to a proposed 2am licence extension at Viper Lounge. "We will be going down the route of

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Bears roar back with victory at strugglers

CONGLETON Town bounced back from two defeats on the trot to earn a morale-boosting win on Saturday. They scored twice in the last quarter of an hour at second from bottom Formby to run out 2-0 winners. They were in a need of a victory in the run-up to

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Mitchell puts Alsager top in bruising clash

ALSAGER Town are top of the league after edging out Salford City in a bruising clash on Saturday. Richard Mitchell, Alsager's leading scorer, hit his 22nd goal of the season midway through the second half to secure victory. His strike was the only goal

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It's same culprits

I heartily agree with Sean Kelly (Guardian, February 16). I live in Stockton Heath and return home on the A5060 and have had many near misses at the Brian Bevan Island. It is not just a case of drivers not knowing the area as I regularly see the same

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Install signposts

I fully agree with Sean Kelly's letter that something needs to be done at the Brian Bevan Island A49/ A5060 intersection. One possible answer is to have signposts installed which advises drivers to get into the appropriate lane for either the A49 or the

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Made hasty exit

On Sunday, February 19, I decided to take my new car out for a spin in the sunshine. After leaving it in the largest space available at Dunelm Mill Soft Furnishings in Warrington, I proceeded to do my shopping. Imagine my surprise when I was asked to

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Excellent ward

regarding your article on the state of cleanliness of Warrington Hospital, this is my observation. I spent many weeks last year in Ward A4 at Warrington Hospital after under going surgery and found the condition of the ward excellent. The ward was thoroughly

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Trip to Hell

I have today been discharged from Warrington Hospital on what I can only describe as a trip to hell. I had been on a 19-day stay and within the first 11 days had been transferred through eight wards, one stay on a ward lasted all of two hours This is

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Listening

WITH so much talk around, and so little space, it can be a healing process when someone just listens for a change. So it is that Bridgewater Churches Together, which incorporates numerous churches of different traditions in the south Warrington neighbourhood

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World famous

waterway After reading Thursday's cover story I had to write in about the criticism levelled at the Manchester Ship Canal. For 26 years my father was a bridge man at Barton, Stockton Heath, and then spent many years at Moore. This was a three-shift system

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Sloopy start proves costly

SANDBACH crashed to a disappointing 12-0 defeat at struggling Aspull. Hopes of a top three finish look over for the Bradwall Road boys who now must focus on halting any major slide down the SLC Division One table. After two successive league defeats,

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Billy falls victim to controversial disqualification

CREWE light-middleweight Billy Boreham (pictured) saw his big night wrecked by total controversy. The promising prospect suffered a shock DQ just as his bout was heading for a thrilling climax. Boreham was into the lion's den for his latest test, topping

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Lengthy break could be a killer

CREWE FC boss Ian O'Reilly is worried his side's inactivity could cost them big time in the promotion race. After last Saturday's clash with Warrington Town Reserves was postponed due to the state of the pitch, the club now face a lengthy break from league

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Storm fall to defeat

Newton Storm 4 Folly Lane 14 NEWTON Storm produced a good defensive performance but were still beaten by Folly Lane in their last league match of the season. Storm had two tries disallowed in the North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Division Seven

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Trucker's hijack terror

A TRUCKER from Nantwich was taken on a 25-mile terror ride after being kidnapped at a motorway service station. Abductors hit the driver on the head at Sandbach's northbound services last Wednesday afternoon and bundled him into a white Ford Transit van

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Battler Roz 'hits the wall' in trans-Atlantic rowing challenge

Battler Roz 'hits the wall' in trans-Atlantic rowing challenge CONQUERING the waves by rowing single-handed across the Atlantic is proving a life-altering experience for Nantwich-born Roz Savage. The courageous 37-year-old gave up her management consultant

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Behave or face life behind bars

A TEENAGE troublemaker - who left a teacher traumatised after an unprovoked attack in Nantwich town centre - has been told he could face a life sentence if he does not mend his ways. Only aged 17, Michael Crosbie has racked up an "appalling" criminal

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No building

RUMOURS that the site of John Morris House on Mersey Street is to be developed are not true. Representatives from the Fairfield and Howley Community Forum checked with the planning department at New Town House and no plans have been submitted for the

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Intrepid Alan tucks in for big challenge

INTREPID teacher Alan McKeegan put his tastebuds to the ultimate challenge when he took part in a bushtucker trial. Mr McKeegan, a teacher at Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School, undertook the trial to raise money for a voluntary teaching post in Tanzania

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Glance guide to Warrington sport

Bowls Warrington Indoor Bowls League results: Section A: Alliance D 13 Alliance B 0, Monk E 11 St Patricks A 2, Monk B 8 Viaduct B 5, St Patricks B 7 Pad Comm A 5 Croft A 11 Golborne Sports 2. Section B: Eagle Sports A 7 Cinnamon Brow B 6, Pad Comm B

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Bulls rampage

IMPRESSIVE throwing by G Sherlock and C Palmer helped Bulls Head to a 6-3 success against Fleece in the Grappenhall Darts League. They recorded rounds of 14 darts and were supported by 20 from I Lyngly. ESM B were 2-2 with GYCA but fell away to lose 7

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Legion still fighting

AN outstanding win has given Penketh Legion B hope of avoiding relegation from Warrington Snooker League Division Two. Legion's 7-0 victory over form team Deaf Social A was the result of the night, although leaders GESM lost 4-3 at Penketh Cons B. Despite

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Top four still on

BANK Quay Bulls will continue their challenge for a top-four finish in the North West Counties Amateur Rugby League Premier Division when they entertain Halton Farnworth on Saturday at 2.30pm. Bulls kept themselves in contention for a place in the top

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Sports digest

Dolphins juniors make a splash THREE junior members of Warrington Dolphins Long Distance Swimming Club secured victories at the Liverpool Age Group Championships. Rachel Byrne triumphed in the 12-year 100m and 200m backstroke races, Charlotte Dickinson

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Bid to move area's speed cushions

TRAFFIC calming measures in Fearnhead are to be moved due to two new housing developments. It is proposed that existing speed cushions east of Orchard Avenue and west of Barnes Avenue be removed and replaced with speed cushions on Fearnhead Lane, north

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Town tussle

WARRINGTON Hockey Club prepared for Saturday's top of the table clash with rivals Lymm with a 5-3 victory against Northop Hall in North West Division Nine South. Warrington's away match with Lymm takes place at Lymm High School at 2pm and will be a first

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Lymm go up

LYMM Hockey Club secured promotion to North West Division Eight South after clinching a 6-2 victory against South Cheshire on Saturday. Mat Cooper scored four goals, completing his third hat-trick in as many games, as the runaway leaders of Division Nine

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Archer arrows to top 20 finish

BIRCHWOOD professional golfer Phil Archer secured one of the best results of his career when he finished tied 18th at the Mayback Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. An opening round of 72 left him in the middle of the pack but a sensational six

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Natural healing

NATURAL healing sessions are held every Wednesday at Padgate Community Centre on Station Road from 7pm to 9pm. Free tea and coffee is provided for all patients. The Healing Centre is operated by the Fellowship of UK Healers, London, and under the personal

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Carter's comeback

WARRINGTON'S Sports Personality of 2004 is back in training and gearing up for his first competition for more than a year. Padgate gymnast Chris Carter, who bagged the town's most prestigious sporting award last February after a remarkable year of success

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Sports digest

Dolphins juniors make a splash THREE junior members of Warrington Dolphins Long Distance Swimming Club secured victories at the Liverpool Age Group Championships. Rachel Byrne triumphed in the 12-year 100m and 200m backstroke races, Charlotte Dickinson

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High school open house

STUDENTS from all over the town dropped into Padgate Community High School and Fearnhead Sixth Form last week to weigh up their sixth form options. The evening was an opportunity for the school to show off its facilities and tell potential students about

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Backing Fairtrade

ST BENEDICT'S RC Church, on Rhodes Street, is encouraging parishioners to support Fairtrade, as part of the parish commitment to make poverty history. A mass was held on Saturday evening and Sunday morning, after which parishioners were able to buy goods

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NHS bid approved

AN EDUCATION centre and extra car park is to be built at Hollins Park House in Winwick after an NHS development was approved. The Five Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust proposal to convert the industrial therapy area on Hollins Lane was approved with conditions

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Special screening for mums

A UNIQUE screening of romantic comedy Rumour Has It will be held for a cinema full of mums, carers, toddlers and babies at the Odeon in Westbrook. And the screening, at the former UCI cinema on Thursday, March 2, at 10.30am, is an opportunity for mums

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Warrington rely on authorities to save them from drop

Wilmslow 62 Warrington 0 ONLY the authorities can save Warrington now after their relegation from rugby union's South Lancashire/Cheshire Division One was confirmed with a heavy defeat at Wilmslow on Saturday. The result leaves Warrington unable to climb

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Estranged wife was stbbed 10 times in frenzied attack

A CREWE man plunged a six-inch fishing knife into his estranged wife's head and neck in a jealous rage at their family home. Victim Andrea Taker, of East Avenue in Weston, was rushed to Leighton Hospital after suffering 10 stab wounds in the frenzied

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Not guilty plea to alleged sex attack

A CREWE girl is alleged to have been sexually assaulted by a Winsford man on a busy shopping street in broad daylight. The 14-year-old girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is said to have been attacked by Carl Graham, aged 32, of Dart Walk, Winsford

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Call to put pressure on

HASLINGTON residents are being urged to write to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott calling for a public enquiry into the Clayhanger landfill dump. County councillors approved the scheme earlier this month but as a condition agreed to ask for an enquiry

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Brave Mel is honoured for blaze rescue

A STUDENT has been handed a prestigious award for her bravery in rescuing an elderly Crewe resident from a house fire. Teenager Melissa Parkes, of Third Avenue, Sandbach received a Chief Fire Officer Meritorious Action Award for her bravery and selflessness

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Handful of

silver for Cubs FOUR Thelwall Cubs have won the Chief Scouts silver award. The youngsters, Callum Watkins, Richie Tien, Thomas Lyons and Elliot McLoughlin, are all from the 6th Warrington (1st Thelwall) Cub Scout group and were presented with the award

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Gangs move from Lymm to Grappenhall

POLICE say a January operation to crackdown on youth disorder has seen a reduction of problems in Lymm. But many of the large gangs have now moved to Grappenhall and Thelwall. Speaking at Tuesday's meeting of Lymm Parish Council, CSO Darren Denis said

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More lighting at garden

EXTRA lighting could be the solution to problems with youth disorder in the sunken gardens in the centre of Lymm. Members of Lymm Parish Council have agreed to write to the borough council in a bid to fund new lights.

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Listen up at Parish Hall

A LOUD speaker system will be installed at Lymm Parish Hall after the gardening club complained that some of the members could not hear properly. Lymm Parish Council will help to install the speakers.

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Four new appointments

LYMM based communications company Communicado has announced four new appointments. The Barsbank Lane company has announced the appointments as it celebrates its 10th birthday.

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School says thanks to the tune of £5,000

STUDENTS at Lymm High School will be moving to a different beat after getting new musical instruments. Fari Minaelan, from the school's Parent Teachers' Association, went into school to present a cheque for £5,000. The PTA is now looking to raise money

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STUBBS CLEARED BY JURY

JOHN Stubbs has been cleared of any blame for the death of David Parsonage. The jury at Chester Crown Court found Stubbs not guilty of causing death by dangerous driving on Wednesday, following more than 13 hours of deliberation. They gave a similar verdict

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Dabbers hang on for historic Vase victory

NANTWICH Town made more history as the FA Vase dream continues after a 1-0 victory over Buxton. Matt Blake's 23rd minute strike proved enough to defy the odds and book their place in next month's quarter finals. Everything went to plan on their big day

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Man, 28, assaulted

A MAN was reportedly assaulted on Winwick Street near The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Wednesday. The 28-year-old was treated for head injuries at around 10pm and taken to Warrington Hospital.

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A hat trick of clogged-up motorways

SOME of the most congested motorways in the country serve Warrington, a Department of Transport study has found. The M6, M56 and M62 stretches are all clogged up around at nearby junctions. The findings came in a year-long study of traffic levels all

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Creamfields comes to Daresbury

LEGENDARY music festival Creamfields is likely to come to Daresbury over August Bank Holiday. Organisers of the two-day dance music event, which attracts a 45,000-crowd, hope to host this year's event at the Daresbury estate close to the A56. The festival

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Princess Anne comes to town

ROYAL favourite Princess Anne will be in town on Monday. The Princess Royal will visit the Save The Children charity shop on London Road in Stockton Heath. See next week's Warrington Guardian for full coverage.

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£621,000 rise in council allowances

WARRINGTON'S councillors will cost £621,169 next year if they agree a pay rise on Monday. The 57 members will consider an independent report at a meeting of the full council which recommends a 2.4 per cent increase for allowances in the next 12 months

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Man, 26, in court over football fight

A WARRINGTON man is one of six men to have gone on trial after large scale fighting broke our between Everton and Manchester United fans last year. Joseph Delap, aged 26, was among 50 fellow Everton supporters who clashed with away fans after the FA Cup

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Man abducted teenage girl

A SEX offender abducted a girl from Warrington after secretly moving home. Andrew Knight took the girl from social services care in Old Hall for almost three weeks in October last year. The 27-year-old was on the sex offenders' register but moved and

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Jenni Carroll

F OLLOWING sell-out seasons in Dublin, the sensational hit comedy musical based on Manchester United captain Roy Keane's World Cup walk out, comes within spitting distance of Old Trafford. Imagine the turbulent story of Roy Keane's run-in with Mick McCarthy

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'We don't know what the future holds for him' - mum

WESLEY Richards went through 14 hours of surgery to re-attach his right hand, then another four-hour operation the next day because the blood was not flowing properly. He only has about 50 per cent of the use back and still visits a hand surgeon at Whiston

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Mum's fury at son's 'diabolical' hospital care

THE mother of a teenager admitted to Warrington Hospital has hit out at the 'diabolical' standard of care she says he received. After four days on ward A8, 17-year-old Jonathan King's mum, Julia, complained to the hospitals' Patient Advice and Liaison

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Improving Wolves need to play with more composure

Huddersfield Giants 26 Warrington Wolves 20 WOLVES' players will be kicking themselves this week after studying the video of Sunday's defeat against Huddersfield Giants at the Galpharm Stadium. Some poor decision making and panicky moments when attacking

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New members needed to get all Tai-d up

CLASSES in the relaxing Chinese martial art of Tai Ch'i in Sankey Bridges, are in need of new members to keep the classes going. The classes are held every Monday at the community centre in Liverpool Road, opposite The Black Horse pub. Contact 249 384

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Staying positive

WOLVES' form forward of the new season is revelling in extra responsibilities during the absence of injured big men Chris Leikvoll and Paul Rauhihi. England international Paul Wood is used to playing as a rotation prop off the substitutes' bench but he

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The Word From Wedge - Mike Wainwright's exclusive column

WITH matches against Hull, St Helens and Wigan on the way, some people are saying that Wolves have already played and lost the easiest two games of our opening five. Well, there are no easy games anymore and we showed last year that we can beat anyone

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Homewatch

'a success' SANKEY Homewatch held a successful meeting last Monday, say police. "It went well and, although only six co-ordinators attended and we had a number of apologies, it was extremely useful for those present," said Community Support Office Natalie

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Garden talk

PENKETH and Sankey Gardening Society is hosting a talk on The Restoration of the Kitchen Garden at Tatton Park by Simon Tetlow, on Thursday, March 2, at The Manna House in Warrington Road. Call secretary Evelyn Humphries on 722 844 for more details.

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Avenue shuts

CROMWELL Avenue will be closed for six weeks from March 6 between Cavendish Close and Shackleton Close, for roadworks. The alternative route will be via Westbrook Way, Whittle Avenue, and Sankey Way.

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Plant support

YOUNG offenders from HMYOI Thorn Cross replanted Honiton Square in Penketh, in a project supported by Clr Fiona Bruce.

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Youngsters spend a day fishing around for new aquarium equipment

NEWCHURCH Primary School pupils tried out a spot of shopping earlier this month to pick up some new school equipment. The youngsters visited the Pets At Home store in Warrington to select everything they need for the school's new aquarium. Head teacher

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Nancy ill

PENKETH Parish councillor Nancy Spencer could not attend last Monday's meeting because she suffered a mild heart attack and was in hospital.

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First class sub needed

THE hunt is on for someone to run a post office in Birchwood. The Post Office Ltd is looking for someone to run the service after the sub postmaster of Birchwood post office, located within Forbuoys, in Birchwood Shopping Centre, resigned. The facility

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'Nothing is being done around here,' says chairman

"I HAVE been thinking about resigning because nothing is being done around here." Sankey Bridges could be about to lose the head of its residents' association. Retired builder Terry Robinson said he is fed up with what he thinks is a lack of action from

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Open day at two gardens

HORTICULTURAL fans can head to Glazebury this weekend to take in the sights of two village gardens. Peter and Delia Caswell are opening up their garden on Sunday and visitors can make donations to the Phakamisa project, which will see members of the Methodist

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Concert date in Croft

WARRINGTON Male Voice Choir will be performing in Croft next month. The group will take to the stage at Christ Church, Lady Lane on Saturday, March 18. The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £5 including light refreshments. For more details, call 764328

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Reason to be hopeful

Warrington Town 0 Kendal Town 1 JOINT manager Nick Armitage says the signs are showing that Town's players have what it takes to climb out of relegation trouble this season. Twenty-eight points separated second-placed Kendal from next-to-bottom Warrington

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Ace's weekend to remember

WARRINGTON Town striker Dean Jennings completed a memorable weekend by scoring twice for Cheshire Hawthorne in their 5-3 win against Carrs Hotel in the Warrington Touchline Sports Sunday Soccer League Premier Division. Jennings made his first-team debut

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Seminars prepare students

PRIESTLEY College has helped prepare its business studies students for the world of work with a series of seminars from Warrington companies. The yearly event allowed students from AS pathways in Business and E-Business to take time out from lessons to

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North Cheshire RSPB

by Paul Grimmett A TOTAL of 25 members turned up for the group visit to Moore. The weather was beautiful and sunny. We made our way to the feeding station where blue and great tits were feeding along with reed buntings and chaffinches. From here we followed

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Giving businesses a welcome boost

BUSINESSES across Cheshire and Warrington are missing out on an information service that helps boost profit and improves performance. Business Link offers free advice either online or over the telephone. And while many are taking advantage - many others

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Warrington Ramblers

by Peter Hathaway On a day that felt like spring, members travelled to the Lake District and the market town of Kendal. The A party, led by Ken Cork, started their walk on the A591 north of Kendal passing through the village of Burnside, they then followed

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Office scheme may create 400 new jobs

WORK has begun on a new office development at Gemini Business Park, which could create more than 400 jobs in the town. The £7.5million scheme will see offices built speculatively on development land off Westbrook Crescent. Neil McManus, of Gladman Developments

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St Rocco's Lottery

Winners for the draw held February 17: 53033, 22080, 71497, 35335, 36418. £5 winners: 00676, 01557, 01942, 02731, 04073, 04137, 04277, 04299, 04644, 04817, 05528, 05884, 07319, 08872, 09266, 09542, 09608, 09675, 10866, 11988, 12162, 12459, 12495, 13579

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Penketh WI by Eve Armstrong

A colourful flower arrangement, provided by Mary Robinson, brightened the president's table at our February meeting. Members were saddened to learn of the death of Mrs Muriel Ready and our thoughts are with her family. Two new members were welcomed. Name

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Eagle hold off late rally

Eagle Sports Res 5 Greenalls PSO Res 4 EAGLE'S second string almost blew their five-goal advantage in Saturday's Mid-Cheshire Soccer League Reserve Division clash with Greenalls Padgate St Oswalds. A brace from Williams and another goal from Fance put

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Ace's weekend to remember

WARRINGTON Town striker Dean Jennings completed a memorable weekend by scoring twice for Cheshire Hawthorne in their 5-3 win against Carrs Hotel in the Warrington Touchline Sports Sunday Soccer League Premier Division. Jennings made his first-team debut

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Put on your dancing shoes

PUT ON your dancing shoes and pop down to Crownway Community Centre this week at the New Earlestown Baptist Church on Crown Street. Today's afternoon tea dance will feature tunes from the 30s, 40s and 50s, with admission £2 and tea and snacks available

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New business

FOUR more businesses have moved into Lowton's Stone Cross Business Park. Aquatic Contracts, communication systems supplier Commtel, Bell Davies and engineering company Pegasus International will occupy new office spaces at Stone Cross Place. Acting on

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Postal ballot security move

NEW security measures are to be introduced in an attempt to increase people's confidence in postal voting. Council bosses hope postal voting will be more secure with new ballot papers and the barcoding of postal ballot packs. Elections will take place

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World War book raises £12,000 for British Legion

MORE than £12,000 has been raised for the work of the Royal British Legion by Newsquest, owners of the Newton Guardian Series, from the sales of our book that commemorated the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The publication was the

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MP smoking 'reluctance'

DAVE Watts has said he was reluctant to use his position as an MP to restrict the freedoms of others by voting for a total ban on smoking. Ministers voted overwhelmingly last Tuesday to ban smoking from all pubs and private members' clubs in England.

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Blooming lovely

PUPILS at St Peter's Primary School have been awarded for their sterling work in creating a heritage garden and outside classroom. The garden on Birley Street is designed to help children learn about the area's history and heritage. And the St Helens

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Flood call

NEWTON firefighters were called to a house in Haydock on Tuesday morning after it was flooded by water from a first floor bathroom. A woman from a property on Church Road called out the team at around 5am and they isolated the water supply before it could

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Drink fine

TWO men caught supplying alcohol to under age youths have been fined £80 each. A 23-year-old man from Bank Street, Newton, was issued with an £80 fixed penalty notice when spotted by police on Saturday, February 11. Officers Martin Bloomfield and Jennie

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Moped seized by officers

A MOPED was seized and a teenager was cautioned as police carried out high visibility patrols around Haydock Lane and Windermere Road last week. On Thursday, officers seized a moped from a 20-year-old Golborne man, who had been riding it in an anti-social

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Family still fighting for justice

TEARFUL relatives of Adrian Kewharding say they will continue to fight for justice after police left them in the dark about his death. The father-of-four, a Big Issue seller, (pictured inset) was found dead in his car at the back of Billington Avenue,

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Timber yard

gutted by blaze A TIMBER yard on Lime Street was gutted during a suspected arson attack in Newton on Sunday. The fire destroyed a single-storey workshop and office at J Gary wood yard, off Common Road. Three engines and 15 firefighters including officers

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Head over heels about keeping fit

IT WAS an action-packed day in Appleton last week, as a world class gymnast put pupils through their paces. Louise Wood, Commonwealth Games gymnastics champion visited Bridgewater High School on Wednesday, February 15 to show some breathtaking acrobatic

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Walk to find problems

JOIN police as they lead a walk around Stockton Heath to identify problems. The first will take place tomorrow, Friday, at 8pm. The next on February 28 at 1pm. The walks are a time for residents to join community support officers to highlight issues or

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Craft stalls available

DO NOT miss out on a space in the craft and gift marquee at the annual Warrington Horse Show to be held on May 29. The equestrian spectacular will take place at Hall Lane Farm, on Hall Lane, Daresbury. Stalls cost £20 each. For further information call

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Asbestos-related cancer awareness meeting on Monday

The Cheshire Asbestos Victims Support Group has arranged a public meeting to raise awareness of asbestos-related cancer, mesotheliona at Runcorn Town Hall on Monday, February 27, from 10am to 12pm.