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Stories for 7 September 2006

Crewe News

Booze ban to hit the streets

DRUNKEN yobs could be driven out of Crewe town centre in time for Christmas as part of a police and council crackdown on anti-social behaviour. more...

Lapdancing club gets green light

CREWE'S first lapdancing club will open it's doors on High Street later this month after getting the all-clear from the borough council. more...

Sword handed in isdisplayed on Navy warship

A SWORD retrieved during the national knife amnesty is being displayed on an historic warship after being saved from the crusher by a Crewe police official. more...

Camilla's coming to check our health

THE Duchess of Cornwall will be making a royal visit to Crewe and Nantwich next week. more...

It's full steam ahead

A MAJOR appeal was launched this week to raise £1million towards a state of the art cancer care unit at Leighton Hospital. more...

Elderly woman foiled a bogus caller

POLICE are hunting a bogus caller who called at the home of an elderly woman last week. more...

Crewe Sport

O'Reilly wants more despite 4-0 win

CREWE FC climbed to second spot in MCL Division One with a 4-0 victory over Maine Road Reserves. more...

Relegation dogfight back on after batting collapse

DISMAL batting put Crewe firmly back in the relegation dogfight as they suffered a shock upset against Stafford. more...

Five-wicket hauls set up Haslington

HASLINGTON bounced back in style with an eight-wicket win at rock-bottom Hanford. more...

Weston all set for crunch survival bid

WESTON can secure their NSSC Division Two status with victory on Saturday. more...

Hopes abandoned

ELWORTH'S hopes of a top five finish were dented by the downpours. more...

Sandbach head off into the unknown after league switch

SANDBACH RUFC kicked off life in a new league with a 29-5 victory over Shrewsbury. more...

Price is right for new season

CREWE and Nantwich RUFC hope to launch a promotion bid as the new season kicks off this Saturday. more...

Rockwood make it a treble

ROCKWOOD capped a memorable season by winning the summer team knockout competition. more...

Messenger Newspapers News

Pair arrested following gunshots in Flixton

Two men have been arrested in Flixton after shots were heard in the early hours of this morning (September 7). more...

Mother's shock at school fingerprint scheme

A FLIXTON mother-of-two has spoken of her concern after claiming her daughters' fingerprints were taken for school library systems without her knowledge. more...

Messenger Newspapers Sport

Phoenix rise again with comfortable win

After a two-year absence from competitive ice hockey, the Manchester Phoenix returned to action last night with a 6-0 victory over the Sheffield Scimitars. more...

Nantwich News

No boozing in the streets

DRUNKEN yobs could be driven out of Nantwich town centre in time for Christmas as part of a police and council crackdown on anti-social behaviour. more...

Anglers warned after duck's horrific death

VETS at the RSPCA's Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre are appealing for anglers to be more responsible with their fishing tackle after a discarded line sliced through a duck's leg. more...

It's still going to be business as usual

TRADERS have stressed that it will be business as usual when the Nantwich Market regeneration project moves up a gear in the coming weeks. more...

Budding artists add a touch of colour to town's market

YOUNGSTERS ensured Nantwich Market was a feast of colour as traders joined in the fun of the Forum Art Festival. more...

Nantwich Sport

Complete washout

NANTWICH were victims of a complete washout after another wet weekend. more...

Nantwich Town

Groin injury could sideline Davis for two months

PLAYER boss Steve Davis faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering injury in Nantwich Town's shock FA Cup exit. more...

Newton Guardian News

It's show time

AN EYESORE described as a monstrous blot' on the face of Earlestown remains untouched - despite developers gaining permission to overhaul the site more than a year ago. more...

Cheeky Monkeys can bear-ly believe how much fun they've had

IF you went down to Haydock Children's Centre this summer you would have been in for a surprise. more...

Motorist also had drugs on him

NEWTON police say that a man from Warrington arrested for driving a motorbike without insurance on Market Street was found in possession of what is believed to be controlled drugs. more...

Birthday for gallery

MOODART Gallery, on High Street, is celebrating a year of trading in Newton tomorrow, Friday. more...

Touchpaper is lit ...

FIRE crews in Newton intend to turn up the pressure on the Merseyside Fire Authority as the Fire Brigades' Union (FBU) has announced eight more days of strike action. more...

Firefighters tackle fire during strike

CREWS working at Newton fire station during the current 96-hour strike attended a car fire last Friday morning. more...

Man found with cocaine and amphetamine

A NEWTON man found slumped over the steering wheel of a car by police officers was in possession of both cocaine and amphetamine. more...

LEGH Arms wine bar on Mill Lane in Newton may be converted into a pizza restaurant and takeaway if plans submitted to St Helens Council are approved. The proposal, which was made last week, would include a single-storey side extension. more...

Woman's pride and joy is ruined by 40ft trees

CAROL Stott's pride and joy is her garden - despite a stroke that left her with memory and mobility problems. more...

CCTV cameras track man after attack

A HAYDOCK man has been charged with assault after what police believe was a random attack on a pensioner on Sunday. more...

Afternoon tea at All Saints

ENJOY a refreshing break when All Saints Parish Church holds an afternoon tea on Wednesday afternoon in the parish hall from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. more...

The summer of fun

WITH more than 160 youngsters enjoying weeks of fun, it has been another successful summer play scheme at Newton Community Centre. more...

Blood donor sessions

BLOOD donor sessions will be held at Lowton Civic Hall, on Hesketh Meadow Lane, tomorrow, Monday, from 2pm to 4pm, and 5.30pm to 7.30pm. more...

Child seat laws on way

NEW laws that are estimated to save 2,000 child casualties a year across the country are due to come into force regarding the use of child car restraints and booster seats. more...

Stop abusing our crossing patrol people

LOLLIPOP men and women are suffering verbal abuse while trying to ensure children's safety on the roads of Newton and Earlestown. more...

Dickon is a safe bet for Haydock

THE commercial director of Aintree Racecourse will be switching stables this autumn after being appointed the new managing director of Haydock Park Racecourse. more...

A Showcase of talents

A SHOWCASE of some of the finest musicals in history starts next week at Earlestown Town Hall. more...

It'll be murder

USE your powers of deduction to uncover the culprit at a murder mystery evening being held at Newton Library on Crow Lane East on Thursday. more...

Cheers to a real Lancashire cuppa! Two more supermarkets to stock tea

SAINSBURY'S and Morrisons are the latest supermarket giants to snap up Lancashire Tea and help quench the nation's thirst for a proper cuppa. more...

Apply for a grant on us

NEWTON and Golborne based charities are being encouraged to try their arm at applying for a grant. more...

Chance to become a Vimto millionaire

VIMTO lovers are in for a treat as the fun and fruity drink supplier bids to make one-lucky customer a Vimtomillionaire! more...

Step in right direction for rugby players

COACHES and parents at Newton Storm will be stepping in the right direction next Sunday when they walk from Knowsley Road, St Helens, to The Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington. more...

Top award for building firm

NEWTON house building company Morris, based at Park Industrial Estate, won five quality awards in the National House Building Council's (NHBC) Pride in the Job competition. more...

Getting ready for school ...

IF your child is starting reception this year, Newton Community Centre might be able to help out. more...

Grand flower and veg show

NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS Gardeners' Association will be holding its annual Grand Flower and Vegetable Show this Saturday, at St Aelred's Catholic Technology College on Birley Street. more...

Newton Guardian Sport

RUGBY LEAGUE: Newton off to a flyer

Newton Storm 46 Adlington Rangers A 8. more...

RUGBY LEAGUE: Golborne open season in style

GOLBORNE under 13s rugby league team made a flying start to the new season with a well-earned 31-10 victory over Hindley. more...

ANGLING: Brown on top in Open

WORM and caster did the trick for Paul Brown in Newton Angling Association's National Team Open match on the upper pound of the Sankey Canal. more...

FOOTBALL: Keeper needed

NEWTON Town Football Club's under 14s team require a goalkeeper for the forthcoming season in the Warrington Junior Soccer League First Division. more...

Northwich Guardian News

Vince praises reaction

ALBION'S players responded to their manager's request for an improved performance at Matlock Town. more...

Runcorn & Widnes News

Road closure

The A557 Clifton Interchange will be closed on the following nights on behalf of the Highways Agency for the Weaver Viaduct project. Northbound closed on September 11 from 10pm to 6am next morning between Ashville Roundabout and Clifton Roundabout. Southbound will be closed between Clifton Roundabout and Ashville Roundabout. more...

Twigg branches out

MP DEREK Twigg has replaced a junior defence minister Tom Watson after Watson signed a letter urging Tony Blair to step down. more...

Runcorn News

Staff fears as hospital faces £11m savings

SAVAGE cuts of almost £11m could be painful for staff but will not harm patients, say hospital chiefs. more...

Band of brothers

THIS band of brothers are looking to be the best after joining up at a tender age. more...

Band of brothers

THIS band of brothers are looking to be the best after joining up at a tender age. more...

Warrington Guardian News

Celebrating 60 years of education

STUDENTS from six decades will gather for a special reunion on Saturday. more...

Family ties

A DERBYSHIRE man is attempting to trace the family of his long lost uncle by locating records of children's homes in Warrington between 1911 and 1918. more...

Hatton show

ROLL up, roll up for Hatton Show this Saturday, kicking off at 1.30pm. more...

Somebody is getting away with murder ...

WHO has got away with the murder of Shafilea Ahmed? more...

Address your councillors

THE next meeting of Walton Parish Council will take place tonight, Thursday, at 7.30pm at St John's Community Church Hall. more...

Patient stuck in Turkish hospital dies on return

THE woman caught up in a holiday health insurance row has died just weeks after returning to the UK. more...

Charity walk

A CHILDREN'S charity holds its first sponsored walk at Walton Hall Gardens this weekend. more...

Driver dies of natural causes, examination finds

THE man who was found dead following a traffic accident at Sankey Green Island died from natural causes, a post mortem examination has found. more...

New-look play area

FUN-filled days are here for tots in Appleton after a new play area was unveiled. more...

Inquiry into lorry limits

A PUBLIC inquiry will be held into restrictions to HGVs using a Stretton Road. more...

This field has cost YOU £150k - at least

A SAGA of spiralling legal costs and unreasonable' council behaviour has been played out - leaving the taxpayer with a total bill of at least £150,000. more...

Tee party to celebrate

GOLFERS will soon be teeing off in style after a £250,000 revamp at Walton's golf course. more...

Starlight walk clocks up £100,000

THANK you Warrington! more...

Police car involved in crash delays traffic

TRAFFIC was delayed on Winwick Road on Monday afternoon after a collision more...

Whatever the weather

DESPITE torrential rain for much of the day, Woolston and District's annual show still went ahead without a hitch. more...

Homes and offices plan

PLANS to build 10 homes, offices and car parking at land at Deans Lane in Thelwall have been given the go ahead. more...

Timetable for future of education

LAST week the Warrington Guardian exclusively revealed the proposals to change the face of the education system in Warrington. more...

It’s all over for Mr Hilton

MARK Hilton will start a teaching career at the end of the month after confirming that his playing days are already over. more...

Briers takes supporters' honours

THE Warrington Wolves Supporters' Trust and Wolf Pack player of the year awards both went to Lee Briers. more...

Pride in the shirt

WOLVES assistant coach Mike Forshaw has urged the squad to show they have the desire to be successful when they take on Hull FC on Sunday. more...

Home revamp

A MAJOR revamp of Cheshire Dogs Home in Grappenhall can go ahead. more...

Bleeding money

URGENT savings must be made at Warrington Hospital if it is to avoid a £10.8 million black hole. more...

Autumn picture

THELWALL artist Mike Hoyles is starting autumn painting classes and workshops. more...

Leon going live

LIVE at St Wilfrid's returns next Thursday, September 14. more...

Schoolgirl weighs in for television debut

TACKLING the poor eating habits of some children has long been considered a weighty issue but for one Warrington youngster it's bigger than most. more...

Bibleathon raises cash

AN unusual fundraising event at St Wilfrid's Church in Grappenhall raised £7,500 for a very worthy cause. more...

Fans were stabbed and slashed at Creamfields

A VIOLENT stabbing and more than 60 crimes paint the true picture of Creamfields. more...

Music event's catalogue of shame

POLICE are appealing for information for violent attacks at Creamfields on August 26 and in the early hours of August 27. more...

A mint nearly killed my son

DOTING mum Laura Cubbon thought she was giving her nine-year-old son William a treat when she offered him a mint on a shopping trip. more...

Walk the walk

IT raised £4,000 last year and organisers hope Walk the Walk 2 will be even better. more...

Anglers urged to clean up their act

ANGLERS are being urged to get rid of their fishing tackle with care after a discarded line severed a duck's leg in Stockton Heath. more...

Golfers choose charity

MEMBERS of Lymm Golf Club will be putting on a show in their annual charity day, later this month. more...

Votes cast in by-election

VOTERS are going to the polls in Poulton north today, Thursday, to decide on a borough councillor. more...

Open day

A NEW voluntary patient and carer cancer support group for Warrington will hold an open day next Tuesday, from 10.30-3pm at the Masonic Hall on Winmarleigh Street. Attractions will include taster sessions in reiki, hand massage and healthy eating. more...

Teenager killed in car smash

THE family of a teenager who died days before he was due to start his dream job have paid tribute to his love of life. more...

Open door for lunch

EAGLE Brow Methodist Church hosts market lunches every third Thursday of the month. more...

Binmen set to go on strike

BINMEN and cemetery workers may go on strike over a contract dispute that most of them have signed up to. more...

Rebuild broke planning laws

COUNCILLORS are likely to be told that a controversial rebuild of a Grappenhall institution did break planning laws at a meeting as the Warrington Guardian went to press. more...

Life is much better down where it is wetter ...

MULTI-COLOURED fish and crystal-like sea plants are just some of the subjects that feature in Warrington Museum's new exhibition of underwater photography. more...

World Cup winner's delight

WORLD Cup winner Roger Hunt will celebrate the unique new foundation at Warrington Wolves today, Thursday. more...

Loos are in the hot seat

TOILET facilities at the new bus station came in for praise from a campaigning charity. more...

£230 for Macmillan

A COLLECTION for Macmillan Cancer Relief raised £230.71 at Asda Cockhedge. more...

Apply for a grant on us

WARRINGTON based charities are being encouraged to try their arm at applying for a grant. more...

MEP's bid to end exodus

LABOUR Euro MP Brian Simpson returns to Brussels this week with a vow to stop the once a month trip to Strasbourg. more...

Martin makes his mark for Wolves heroes

A WARRINGTON Wolves fan, inspired by the work of one of his heroes, has had his work displayed at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. more...

Preying pervert followed girls into shop to touch and expose himself

A CONVICTED robber has added sex offender to his catalogue of convictions after being jailed for exposing himself to children. more...

Newlyweds ticket to ride

IT was all aboard for a couple who finally tied the knot after an 18-year engagement. more...

D-day for Omega vote

THE biggest development in Warrington's history could finally be voted on at a planning committee on September 28. more...

High praise

TAXI Licensing officer Phil Barnes won praise at the industry's national exhibition. more...

On track

WARRINGTON Rail Users Group holds its inaugural meeting at The Friar Penketh at 7.30pm next Thursday, September 14. more...

Paul Crone comes to village

CHARITY champion Paul Crone will finish his walk across the north west in Lymm next Friday, September 15. more...

Documents found in tips

CONFIDENTIAL documents and sensitive material were removed from waste tips in Warrington and Halton, it emerged on Tuesday. more...

Israel and Palestine visitors to stay at Peace Centre

YOUNG Israelis and Palestinians will visit Warrington's Peace Centre this weekend to discuss their experiences of conflict and look at alternative responses to violence. more...

Club record run threatens Wolves’ trophy chances

Leeds Rhinos 54 Warrington Wolves 16. more...

Canal fish tragedy

TENS of thousands of fish are gasping for breath in a discoloured section of the St Helens Canal. more...

Who wears the crown?

EIGHT hopefuls battled it out for the prestigious title of Mr and Miss Warrington Guardian 2006 on Sunday afternoon. more...

The word from Wedge - Mike Wainwright's Testimonial column

I really don't know why we've lost nine away games in a row. more...

Sidelined Clarke can't wait for old pals act

JON Clarke is coming to terms with the longest lay-off of his career and is looking forward to getting back on the field next year alongside his old pal Paul Johnson. more...

Police look to call time on dealing with town centre drunks

A MAJOR review is being carried out into town centre policing so officers do not spend as much time dealing with violent drunks. more...

Under 21s make trip to Bradford in play-off opener

WOLVES' under 21s will travel to Odsal to face Bradford Bulls in the first round of the Senior Academy Championship play-offs on Saturday at 3pm. more...

Opening the door to the Muslim way of life in Warrington

THERE is the fear that behind the closed door, there's something horrible going on." more...

Bar bans Rockports and stripey jumpers

IF Rockports and a stripey jumper are your favourite partying attire then think again. more...

Complaints over bin lids have reduced

IT looks like the bin war' has been won - despite simmering resentment from some of those affected. more...

Are you ready to step up?

THE starting line is getting ever closer but there is still time to sign up to help the Warrington Guardian's charity of the year, Openingdoors. more...

Man had ear bitten

A 23-YEAR-old man was bitten through his ear during an assault. more...

Executive meeting

THE next meeting of Warrington Borough Council's executive board takes place on Monday at the Town Hall. Members of the public are welcome and the meeting starts at 6.30pm. more...

Stable block blaze

A STABLE block in Thelwall caught fire on Sunday. more...

M53 Ellesmere Port closed

THE M53 has been closed at Ellesmere Port because of smoke from a large fire nearby. more...

Taxi war brews as Pink Ladies take fight to Parliament

PINK Ladies taxis are lobbying Parliament to prevent changes that would stop the firm operating without a licence under a legal loophole'. more...

Spreading the transport word

WARRINGTON Borough Transport has employed Manchester-based PR and marketing company And Partners. more...

Patient loses patience

FOR four months, a bed has been blocked at Warrington Hospital because of a shortage of care staff. more...

Our man in England

THE new sports psychologist to the England team used to be the deputy principal of Warrington Collegiate. more...

Residents to take battle to electorate

THE gloves are off in Stockton Heath as a rebel group vows to take down current councillors at the next election. more...

The word from Wedge - Mike Wainwright's Testimonial column

WE need a win. more...

It was a bit of a 'pour' show in August as the rains came again

AUGUST was a washout compared to blazing July. more...

The writing's off the wall

GRAFFITI-busters have taken to the streets of Warrington to rid walls, properties and street lighting of the unwanted daubings. more...

Shoppers are going green over bags

ENVIRONMENTALLY-friendly shopping seems to have taken off in Warrington. more...

Season tickets available at launch

WARRINGTON Wolves' 2007 season tickets can be purchased at a renewals launch event taking place at The Halliwell Jones Stadium next week. more...

Rubbish tip

ABOUT 200,000 tonnes of waste from north Cheshire could be sent to a giant rubbish recovery park. more...

Over 50s

LIVE music and dancing for the over 50s takes place at St Benedict's Social Club, in Orford, every other Wednesday from 7.45pm. more...

Youth group

PADGATE Youth Group, on Manchester Road, is looking for new members aged between eight and 12. more...

Helen's spirited messages from beyond the grave

THE closest I have ever come to communicating with a spirit is perhaps one too many shots of my favourite tipple Vodka. more...

Clarke’s eager to get back in action and team up with his old mate again

JON Clarke is coming to terms with the longest lay-off of his career and is looking forward to getting back on the field next year alongside his old pal Paul Johnson. more...

Yoga classes

YOGA classes take place every Monday from 7pm to 9pm at Powerleague, in William Beamont Community High School, Longford. more...

Head start

HOME Start Warrington is a charity based on Manchester Road that provides support to young families in the town who are finding it hard to cope. more...

By the light of the silvery moon ...

VISITORS to the Amazing Maize Maze at Stretton who fancy an extra challenge can try tackling the labyrinth by candlelight. more...

Fun day achieves goals

A CHARITY football tournament and fun day organised by Poulton Community Partnerships and held at the University of Chester campus, on Padgate Lane, has raised more than £900 for Clatterbridge Hospital and children with cancer. more...

Five star vets

A TEAM of veterinary staff from an Orford surgery completed an arduous trek last week to raise cash for a cause very close to their hearts. more...

Bruche park a 'no-go area'

RESIDENTS living near a Warrington park say they feel too afraid to use its amenities because of anti-social behaviour. more...

The Howley's holiday nearly turned into a Greek tragedy

GOING on holiday is supposed to be the most relaxing two weeks of your life. more...

Warrington Guardian Sport

Girls’ cricket

PLAYERS are invited to take part in a friendly tournament for girls at Appleton Cricket Club on Sunday. more...

Unique treble

GRAPPENHALL Cricket Club's under 15s completed a unique treble with a 10-run win against Alderley Edge in the final of the Twenty20 North Cheshire Cup. more...

Bid goes on

GRAPPENHALL will continue their bid for promotion to Cheshire County Cricket League Division One when they host Congleton this weekend. more...

Last chance

GRANGE Cricket Club will play their final home game of the season on Saturday after their game at Glazebury was washed out at the weekend. more...

Baker Street boys sign up

WARRINGTON Town boss Glenn Walker has bolstered his backroom staff after the departure of joint boss Nick Armitage. more...

Statement from Warrington Town

"WARRINGTON Town FC wish to clear up the confusion surrounding the circumstances of the departure of Nick Armitage and Gary Johns from the club and the suggestion that they may have been sacked. more...

FA Youth Cup date

WARRINGTON Town's under 18s will take on Prescot Cables in the preliminary round of the FA Youth Cup at Cantilever Park on September 14 at 7.45pm. more...

Widnes News

Staff fears as hospital faces £11m savings

SAVAGE cuts of almost £11m could be painful for staff but will not harm patients, say hospital chiefs. more...

Band of brothers

THIS band of brothers are looking to be the best after joining up at a tender age. more...

Scheme for 101 homes set to be rejected

PLANS to build 101 homes in Halebank are set to be rejected by Halton Council next week. more...

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