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Stories for 27 June 2002
Cheshire Film
MONSTER'S BALL (18)
RACISM, isolation, humiliation - all good old family values which make Monster's Ball an engaging, if not entirely comforting trip to the pictures. more...
Cheshire Inquestion
FOOTBALL - England
IT'S almost a week ago now but you can't help thinking we should have been on that pitch in Yokohama on Sunday. Perhaps that seems like a stupid statement now, but we should have beaten Brazil. more...
F1 - European GP
WHO said Formula One is just a procession? Err...actually I guess you could say they might have a point but until the chequered flag was waved at the Nurburgring, Sunday's action was captivating. more...
Boxing - Barrera
This guy's probably best known over here for giving Naseem Hamed a big beating, last year. If you know your boxing you'll know a lot more about Mexico's Marco Antonio Barrera. more...
Tennis - Wimbledon
Henman's on his way but Kournikova's out! Gutted. I'm trying to find another gal to get behind....you know, support. more...
Cheshire Scoopy
Happy birthday!
June 27 more...
Happy birthday to Northwich children!
June 26 more...
It's party time!
Cheshire Young Guardian
Do the censors really know what films are suitable for kids?
THE longest awaited film of the summer opened at the cinemas last week but unfortunately Spider-Man has been given a 12 certificate. more...
Congleton News
Poverty protesters make their point
POVERTY campaigners travelled to London to take part in the world's biggest trade lobby of politicians. more...
High school revamp is £724,000 over budget
SPENDING on the shake-up of Congleton's high schools has cost £724,000 more than originally estimated. more...
Team to tackle 25 mile trek
PHARMACY managers will be swapping their computers for maps and compasses tomorrow for a charity challenge. more...
Marie's invited to Buck House
COMMUNITY stalwart Marie Johnson is to mingle with thousands of guests at Britain's most famous home. more...
Adventure is on the horizon
ADVENTURE-PACKED playtimes are on the horizon for pupils thanks to the success of a fund-raising appeal. more...
Congleton Sport
Congleton lose at the death
CONGLETON batsmen Rob Porter and captain Rowan Kitton were in fine form for their side at the weekend in cup and league. more...
Knypersley on the slide
KNYPERSLEY'S batsmen are sitting one place off the bottom of the table after another nightmare performance on Saturday. more...
Openers pave the way for League cup success
ALSAGER batsman John Addison was in sparkling form on Sunday as his side dumped Warrington out of the cup. more...
Bayley in superb form
SUPERB batting by Andy Bayley was the highlight of another excellent display on Saturday by runaway league leaders Congleton. more...
Swimmers edge out title rivals
ALSAGER Bridgestone Swimming Club edged out Trafford to win the Peak and Plain League. more...
Cricket invite
CONGLETON Cricket Club is seeking pub and works teams for a knockout competition. more...
Congleton Whatson
Much Ado at the hall
JAMES Freeman makes a welcome return to Alsager Community Theatre after his stunning performance as Jesus in last year's Mystery Plays at Little Moreton Hall. more...
Join mayor June at her civic service
ALSAGER'S new civic head June Williams is inviting people to join her for a special church service. more...
Patchwork on display
PATCHWORK enthusiasts have won lottery and council support for an exhibition. more...
Join the circle
CHOCOLATE making, treasure hunts, dog racing and theatre trips are among numerous events planned by Congleton Ladies Circle. more...
Diary dates
Saturday June 29 more...
Crewe News
Death on the street
A FATHER died on the streets of Crewe 10 months after his son was killed in an unrelated incident. more...
St Helens Letters
School request
WERE you a pupil at Burtonwood Secondary School way back in 1964? Then former pupil Donna Lougheed (nee Strachan) and her classmate Iris Davis would like to hear from you. more...
All we got were four traffic cones and a road closed sign
I AM writing to you regarding St Helens Council's involvement with organised street parties for the Queens Golden Jubilee. more...
Toliets seem to work in other towns
IN response to your request for comments about public toilets. I wrote to St Helens Council a few years ago suggesting more public toilets. This was prompted by the behaviour of the young people coming out of the town's pubs on an evening, perhaps they might use them instead of shop doorways. more...
Road is now dangerous
Regarding Four Acre Roundabout to Elton Head Road; more...
St Helens News
I want to see my son
A MOTHER who may have only a month to live is battling against time in a desperate bid to trace the son she lost touch with two years ago. more...
Since that day my life has been empty
THE MOTHER of murdered baby Kyle Knott has spoken of how she has been given a 'life sentence of her own' after the child's father admitted suffocating his infant son. more...
Burglar hotspots alert
A RAPID rise in burglaries at homes in Newtown and Thatto Heath has prompted police to issue a warning to residents. more...
Helping our kids get a sure start
MEMBERS of Sure Start Parr, teamed up with the Children's Information Service to promote childcare provision across Parr and the whole of St Helens to coincide with National Childcare Month. more...
Sam's in the running
HOTEL manager Sam Palit will dust off his tracksuit and trainers when he runs in The Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay next month. more...
Schools review
A RECENT review of primary school places in St Helens has resulted in a number of proposals being placed before councillors. more...
Project will help old folk
ST HELENS is about to benefit from a pilot scheme aimed at improving the care of older people. more...
MEMORIES of yesteryear came flooding back at Mill Green School on Monday with a special History Day
Numerous activities were held in preparation for a 'mock coronation' in the afternoon when head teacher Mr Cronin crowned pupil Lisa Mee as Queen Elizabeth II. Each class formed a group of people who would have been present in 1953, from Chelsea pensioners, the clergy and foreign dignitaries. During the morning the pupils put the finishing touches to their costumes, and learned more about their role. more...
Riddle of the ball and chain
A FAMILY are scratching their heads after builders dug up a ball and chain while working in their backyard. more...
St Helens Sport
Bring on the Bulls
SAINTS hooker Keiron Cunningham could be in line for a comeback on Friday night - and what a game to return to. more...
Martin's delight at Oz return
SAINTS' young centre Martin Gleeson will continue his dream start to life at Knowsley Road when he boards the plane to Australia - the place where he spent his formative rugby playing teenage years, Mike Critchley writes. more...
Gardner shines, as Saints dig deep for victory
Saints 26 Castleford 16 more...
Luis grabs his first try for Crusaders
Mayfield u 8s 14 Thatto Heath Crus 44 more...
A week of ups and downs.
By Chris Joynt more...
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T'S tight at the top of the dominoes section of the Lanes Trophies Ladies Darts and Dominoes League with just two points separating the top 10 teams, while Lingholme lead the darts section by two points from Holy Cross and Sprayhurst. more...
Whitbread Darts and Dominoes
Darts more...
ST HELENS DOMINO LEAGUE
Team P W Lgs Pts more...
Pairs wanted for bowling comps
ENTRIES are invited to a pairs bowling handicap, held at Eccleston Bowling Club, sponsored by Maple Lodge Landscape Gardens. more...
Homing News
J SCHOFIELD is under the spotlight this week. He won St Helens three bird clubs race midweek and on Saturday he won Sutton Oak's race from Cheltenham. Congratulations to John. more...
Batting lets Haydock down
SATURDAY saw the visit of another local side as Orrell Red Triangle 1st XI were the visitors to Haydock's Lyme Park in a game sponsored by Village News. more...
Blackbrook Royals U10s 30
Wigan St Judes 6 more...
Frost shines with both bat and ball
ON Saturday Sutton CC First XI played host to Ainsdale Cricket Club at new Street. On winning the toss skipper Mark Reynolds invited Ainsdale to but. more...
Rainford strengthen their grip at the top
WITH second placed Norley Hall crashing to defeat against Burscough, Rainford had the chance to strengthen their lead at the top of the Southport & District league as they played hosts to current champions and third placed Skelmersdale. more...
St Helens Whalley
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Back in touch 40 years on
THE wonders of modern technology, with a little help from this steam-driven page, has brought two music-making old pals back in touch after almost 40 years. more...
Challenge tio bug hunters
THE oddest of items are occasionally thrust under my nose for inspection. But the latest offering from a keen customer of this page certainly takes some beating! more...
Warrington Business
New incubator is high tech UK first
A more...
Consultancy for Colin
COLIN Parry, chairman of the Tim Parry Jonathan Ball Trust, has been appointed as an associate director of the Mawdsley Consultancy, based in Chorley. more...
Pioneering company's franchise launch
LASERTECH, based in Warrington, has launched six new franchises throughout the country. more...
Games provides network chance
THE Commonwealth Games Business Club is an online network linking companies in the UK with businesses around the Commonwealth and it is free. more...
Appointed to board
KEITH Broom, aged 38, has been appointed as financial director at Target Worldwide Express, Warrington. more...
£4m contract
WARRINGTON-based Galliford Northern has secured a £4m contract with Cannons Leisure Management to rebuild and refurbish a health centre in London. more...
Second success
THE second business exhibition organised by Birchwood Forum at the Birchwood Conference Centre featured companies ranging from multi-nationals to local businesses. more...
New role for Holly
HOLLIE Costigan has been appointed communications executive with Warrington-based marketing and design business Viv'id. more...
Warrington Entertainment
Five'll
fix it more...
Billy Bob's on the ball but
Berry's more...
FOR those of us born and bred in Warrington, North West Video's Peeps in the Past series offers a we
Patriotic Warrington is a timely release, coinciding with the Queen's golden jubilee, and it charts the various royal visits to Warrington, from King Edward VII's trip to the town in 1909 right through to Prince Charles and Princess Diana's visit in 1984, during which the magnificent Alice in Wonderland statue in Golden Square was unveiled for the first time. more...
Warrington Features
Euro rules threaten
health favourites more...
Warrington Green
New project is the pits
THE British Trust For Conservation Volunteers in Cheshire is currently working on a project with Groundwork Mersey Valley at Rixton Clay Pits. more...
Long way to go for recycling
AFTER a significant gap, Warrington Borough Council has finally started accepting plastic for recycling again. more...
Bye bye butterflies
THE idyllic English country garden, with beautiful butterflies flitting about, could be a thing of the past if numbers of butterflies continue to decline. more...
Adopt a newt
AN appeal has gone out to Warrington schools to adopt a newt - in a bid to safeguard the future of the species. more...
Travel plans
COMPANIES in Warrington have been informed of the benefits of organising their own travel plans. more...
Warrington Letters
Le Wolves est singular!
SACRE bleu! Whoever wrote last week's back page headline should go to the bottom of the class. more...
What would happen to the Warriors?
WARRINGTON Baths is going to be knocked down because it is a very, very old building and was built during Victorian times. more...
A dog free playing zone
I AM a 14-year-old Penketh boy, who attends Penketh High School. My friends and I enjoy playing football, unfortunately there is nowhere decent to play in Penketh. more...
Joe Postlethwaite was my dad
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Can't get there in 5 minutes
REGARDING your article Co-op Monopoly in Burtonwood Village. This is not the first time they have muscled in. We had a bakery at the top end of Fairclough Street then the Co-op started selling cheap bread and that was the end of the bakery. At the bottom end of Fairclough Street we had a newsagent, Percy's. Percy was not just a newsagent, he sold buckets, mops, elastic, but most of all he was a friend to all that knew him in Burtonwood. Two years off retiring Percy was put out of business by the Co-op selling papers. If you live at the bottom end of the village no way can you walk to the Co-op in five minutes. more...
Warrington Locallife
Cruising continues
RETAIL park owners Prudential have met with council officers and police to discuss ways of preventing cruisers from disturbing the peace of nearby residents. more...
Enjoy a healthy start to life
TINY tots took part in a healthy eating initiative by queuing to get on the Westy Sure Start bus last week as part of First Food month. more...
Students take first steps to art success
THREE Priestley College students from Latchford have taken their first step on the career ladder of their dreams. more...
Open day for special visitor
CHILDREN and staff at Latchford CE Primary will be opening their doors to a very special visitor today, Thursday, as the school is officially opened by the Bishop of Birkenhead. more...
A right royal occasion
PRAYERS were answered at Christ Church, Latchford, on Saturday, when the sun shone for the annual crowning of the Rose Queen. more...
Warrington Lymm
To love and to cherish ...
ONE of the highlights of the festival week promises to be an exhibition of wedding dresses from the past 100 years. more...
Teamwork!
LYMM Parish Council has once again teamed up with the organisers of the festival to provide a box office for the duration of the week. more...
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Get creative
CREATIVE writing workshops will be held as part of this week's Lymm Festival at Eagle Brow Methodist Church Hall. more...
Warrington News
Radium test on 300 homes
SCIENTIFIC tests for radioactive chemicals, including uranium and radium, are set to take place on 300 homes built on the former site of RAF Burtonwood. more...
New name, but the work still goes on
MERSEY Valley Partnership may have a new name and a new identity, but it still has the same aim - to continue its good work in the Warrington area. more...
Planning meetings review as residents wait 5 hours to be heard
CHANGES look likely on the borough council's planning committee after last week's meeting finished later than 1am - meaning some residents waited more than five hours for their application to be heard. more...
Shape of things to come
THIS is how the £multi-million Time Square redevelopment is set to shape up - and a first glimpse at the new look for Warrington Market. more...
£5½m locks recycling plant wins approval
A £MULTI-MILLION recycling plant will now be built at Latchford Locks after councillors voted in favour of the controversial proposals. more...
Carnival time
FESTIVAL fever will hit Penketh this weekend when the annual carnival celebrates its silver jubilee year. more...
£140m to meet
recycling target more...
Firms battle to build Wolves' den
RIVAL developers are now set to make bids to become the company which will construct the new home of Warrington Wolves. more...
Union urges council workers to strike
A UNION leader is urging council workers to take strike action over a three per cent pay offer. more...
Leisure trust plan
to save town's baths more...
Keeping a watchful eye on local democracy
AS local government moves into a new era of working, more than ever the Warrington Guardian will have a key role to play in keeping you, the reader, up to date on what is really happening. more...
Hello to our blind listeners
A TEAM of dedicated volunteers ensure that the pages of the Warrington Guardian come alive for our blind and partially-sighted listeners every week. more...
Ring any Belles?
A MUCH-loved mutt has gone missing from her Appleton Thorn home. more...
Disability
Day will more...
Mayor's
on song more...
Jail for dad, 49, who bit taxi driver's face
A FATHER-of-eight who left a taxi driver with his lip hanging off after he bit his face during a scuffle has been jailed for six months. more...
Sun shines on Grappenhall
THE biggest event of the year in Grappenhall went ahead without a hitch on Saturday - and the weather was kind into the bargain. more...
Bright spark Kate is first to win bravery award
A CINNAMON Brow girl who sprung into action when a blaze engulfed her home has been presented with a prestigious award for bravery. more...
Children celebrate cultural diversity
A CELEBRATION of cultural diversity kicks off this week in a joint event between Padgate High and two of its feeder primary schools. more...
Little charmers with the cutest baby faces in town!
AFTER months of sweet smiling faces the two winners of the Guardian's Charming Child 2002 contest have been chosen from the hundreds of competition entries. more...
Prayers on
Walking Day more...
Multiple success is a plus for Old Hall pupils
BATTLING it out in two competitions has added up to great success for maths aces at St Gregory's High School. more...
Celebration
ST Michael's Church parish hall in Burtonwood is celebrating the Queen's golden jubilee with a concert this Saturday, June 29, from 7.30pm. more...
Reunion planned for class of 1964
A GROUP of old school friends from Burtonwood are trying to track their former classmates for a special reunion. more...
Love holds the key to 60 years
of happiness more...
Executives meet for first time
IT was the dawning of a new era at Warrington Town Hall this week as the executive board met for their first full meeting. more...
William dies, aged 102
ONE of Warrington's oldest residents has died at the age of 102 after suffering a stroke. more...
Lymm plans will go to a public inquiry
ANOTHER public inquiry is looming on the horizon for Lymm residents, over the proposed erection of 17 homes on land near to the Farmers Arms pub in Rushgreen Road. more...
At the age of
82, Bud's wiser more...
Bring me sunshine!
THE town mellowed out in yellow on Friday to boost funds for St Rocco's Hospice. more...
We're there for you - every week
JUST imagine - you're a headteacher at a struggling primary school, maligned by every Ofsted inspector and his dog, unloved by one and all. more...
Town's top teachers
NEW teacher Drew Povey, from William Beamont High School, Orford, has come top of the class and been voted North West New Teacher of the Year in the fourth annual teaching awards. more...
Local MP takes campaign to Commission
LOCAL MP Helen Jones, took her campaign for increased representation for her constituents on public bodies, to the chairman of the NHS appointments commission, Sir William Wells yesterday, Wednesday. She said: "I will be asking Sir William to intervene in Warrington because I remain convinced that my constituents have been short changed when it comes to the Warrington Primary Care Trust. He has indicated that where imbalances exist he would intervene and I think in this case he should put his money where his mouth is." more...
Warrington Sport
Adventures of a judo queen
JUDO wonder of Warrington Abbie Cunningham will be flying the flag for Great Britain as she aims for European glory in Hungary this weekend. more...
Sports digest
Swimmer Aden is golden boy more...
Schoolboy stuns golf club's seniors and wins championship
A WARRINGTON schoolboy has taken on the best adult golfers at his club and fended them all off to win a coveted title. more...
Goalkeeper is Warrington Solvay Junior Soccer League's player of the year
FIFE Rangers soccer club are celebrating 'a first' in their 32-year history. more...
Round-up of the junior Rugby League scene
Crosfields u8 20 more...
Sport digest
Making up for defeat in final more...
St. Oswalds double tops
ST. OSWALDS A are in pole position at the top of Warrington and North Cheshire Bowls Association Friday League's Section A following their 11-3 annihilation of Farmers A. more...
A sport for the generations
CROWN green bowls is a sport of rare quality. more...
Battle of the giants is a Lovely success story
LOVELY Lane won the Warrington Public Parks' Bowls League Division One top of the table clash with Reflecta One 213-206. more...
Hot Dog Bill
SMITHYS thrower John Haill experienced mixed fortunes in the Warrington Summer Monday Darts League. more...
Pickering trio triumph in tense final
JOHN Pickering Snr's Riverside team held their nerve in a tense final against George Langhorne's Sloop side to lift Warrington Summer Dominoes League's Three Person Team competition. more...
Youngsters impress
WARRINGTON Anglers' Association member Mark Warburton finds Moore Quarry a challenge but he seems to have come up with the answer by using simple floating crust. more...
Poachers dealt with
SPORT appears to be improving day-by-day on Lymm Angling Club's rivers. more...
Mixed fortunes endured
WARRINGTON Cricket Club endured mixed fortunes this week. more...
Week of woe for Grappenhall
GRAPPENHALL suffered two crushing defeats against Bramhall this week. more...
Gareth Banks 10-wicket haul
PACEMAN Gareth Banks turned in an incredible performance to snatch a one-run victory for Glazebury in their Shammah Nicholls Cheshire Alliance game against Hartford. more...
Stretton record creditable draw
STRETTON recorded a creditable draw in their Cheshire Alliance Premiership clash at home to Castrol. more...
Inconsistent youth team
GRAPPENHALL followed up a loss to Winnington Park with a win at Northwich in the Mid-Cheshire Youth Cricket Association North Division. more...
Barn Owl secure Grappenhall Darts League crown
BARN Owl were crowned Grappenhall Darts League champions for the second time in their history after recovering from a poor start against Crown. more...
Warrington Stocktonheath
Bike thieves ground Ben
AN APPLETON boy was left with a major headache this week after thieves stole his only means of getting to school. more...
Warrington Whatson
All Pete's roads lead to the Pyramid
B more...
Sophie's search for singing stardom
A WOOLSTON High girl with stars in her eyes joined pop hopefuls from around the region at the weekend as she bid to join a new band. more...
Damn it! They're
back more...
Going live
and in more...
Take a siesta at the Fiesta
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Warrington Wolves
Protection for Briers
WARRINGTON Wolves will operate a new defensive shape against Wigan aimed at protecting their captain Lee Briers. more...
Wolves recruit Mathers
WARRINGTON Wolves have re-signed 18-year-old Richie Mathers on loan from Leeds Rhinos. more...
Rule changes a 'mockery of junior development'
EXPERIENCED forwards Harvey Howard and Simon Haughton look set to play for Wigan on Saturday while Dean Busby could face up to them in making a return from injury. more...
Fan's view
A SUPPORTER who has followed the Wolves all over the world was stunned by the hot and humid conditions the players performed in at the weekend. more...
New boys praised
WARRINGTON Wolves' head coach David Plange heaped praise on new boys Nathan Wood and Ben Westwood after Saturday's defeat to London in sun-drenched Carcassonne. more...
A WARRINGTON side high on confidence could not have dreamt of what was waiting for them in the south
The Wolves arrived in the country 48 hours before kick-off and, like the Broncos, had little time to acclimatise to the freak weather conditions they were to encounter at the Albert Domec Stadium - the home of Carcassonne Rugby League team. more...
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