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Raids were conducted by Cheshire Police officers

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Six people arrested in dawn drug and firearm raids by police across Warrington

Joseph Ernest appeared before Chester Crown Court on Friday

Joseph Ernest appeared before Chester Crown Court on Friday

Man, 20, attempted to smuggle drugs into Creamfields by storing it in his body

Ethan Parimelalagan was one of the first schoolchildren to visit Sky Garden

Ethan Parimelalagan was one of the first schoolchildren to visit Sky Garden

Cultural attractions

Warrington’s secret garden in town centre wins two major awards

A check is conducted on a Wolverhampton-licenced taxi in Warrington

A check is conducted on a Wolverhampton-licenced taxi in Warrington

Local government

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Compliance checks conducted on Wolverhampton taxis operating in Warrington

A Tag Heuer watch was allegedly stolen in a robbery

A Tag Heuer watch was allegedly stolen in a robbery

Two youths charged with robbing man of £3,000 Tag Heuer watch in town centre

The display on Pichael Nook includes 15,000 lights

The display on Pichael Nook includes 15,000 lights

Latchford dad uses 15,000 lights for spectacular display to make people smile

Cheshire Police officers attended addresses across Warrington - stock photo

Cheshire Police officers attended addresses across Warrington - stock photo

Police reveal locations being searched after dawn drug and firearm raids

Luke Littler will face either Ryan Meikle or Fallon Sherrock in the World Darts Championship second round

Luke Littler will face either Ryan Meikle or Fallon Sherrock in the World Darts Championship second round

Date and time confirmed for Littler's World Darts Championship return

Grappenhall family dog Ember becomes inspiration for new children's book

Grappenhall family dog Ember becomes inspiration for new children's book

Adored family dog becomes inspiration for new children's book

The police helicopter was deployed

The police helicopter was deployed

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Police helicopter deployed above town in early hours to assist in pursuit

The facility is set to open early next year

The facility is set to open early next year

First look inside new £24m Warrington business set to open in 2025

Ethan Moran was jailed at Liverpool Crown Court

Ethan Moran was jailed at Liverpool Crown Court

Sex offender sent back to jail for living in property with children present

Anytime Fitness in Stockton Heath

Anytime Fitness in Stockton Heath

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24-hour gym in Warrington will be closing this week - to make way for new gym

First phase of line-up revealed for Daresbury Festival includes Grammy Awards winner

First phase of line-up revealed for Daresbury Festival includes Grammy Awards winner

First phase of line-up revealed for Daresbury Festival includes Grammy Awards winner

CI Neil Drum, form Cheshire Police, and RAPAID founder Alex Chivers at Bank Quay station

CI Neil Drum, form Cheshire Police, and RAPAID founder Alex Chivers at Bank Quay station

Taxi drivers receive potentially life-saving military bandages for knife emergencies

Plans are to open the event space in the former Vintage Viola unit in Old Market Place. Picture: Google Maps

Plans are to open the event space in the former Vintage Viola unit in Old Market Place. Picture: Google Maps

Planning and development

Empty Golden Square unit eyed-up for temporary event space amid Pyramid works

Fences were initially erected around the fountain in December last year

Fences were initially erected around the fountain in December last year

Local government

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Work on Warrington's iconic skittles fountain not set to finish until 2025

Youngsters at Culcheth's Dunky's Day Nursery & Forest School were inspired by a recent visit from the Fire Brigade

Youngsters at Culcheth's Dunky's Day Nursery & Forest School were inspired by a recent visit from the Fire Brigade

Visit from Fire Brigade kindles nursery youngsters' aspirations

The drawer in which the baby was kept for almost three years

The drawer in which the baby was kept for almost three years

Woman who kept baby hidden in drawer under bed for years is jailed for cruelty

News

The exhibition has announced a Black Friday offer

The exhibition has announced a Black Friday offer

Cultural attractions

Jurassic World Exhibition in Manchester offers Black Friday discount

Alexander, with parents Phil and Samantha

Alexander, with parents Phil and Samantha

Mum's heartfelt thanks to Good Samaritans who came to son's aid after he passed out

How Warrington's MPs voted in Parliament on Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Picture: PA

How Warrington's MPs voted in Parliament on Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Picture: PA

How Warrington’s MPs voted in Parliament on Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Amazing prizes to win in this week’s advent competition

Amazing prizes to win in this week’s advent competition

Amazing prizes to win in this week’s advent competition

Birchwood Tennis Centre will be holding a free session next month

Birchwood Tennis Centre will be holding a free session next month

Clubs and societies

Free tennis session to take place in Birchwood next month

British Transport Police has issued a statement

British Transport Police has issued a statement

Police confirm person suffers ‘severe injuries’ in railway emergency incident

Congestion on M62

Congestion on M62

Long delays after crash closes lanes on motorway in Warrington

The scheme will see the supermarket provide free Christmas lunches nationwide

The scheme will see the supermarket provide free Christmas lunches nationwide

Aldi to provide free Christmas lunches to those in need in Cheshire

The Wombats will headline the 2025 festival

The Wombats will headline the 2025 festival

The Wombats to headline On the Waterfront 2025

Information screens at Warrington Central showing disruption to train services

Information screens at Warrington Central showing disruption to train services

Major disruption to rail services in Warrington after person hit by train

Runcorn Shopping City under scrutiny by residents

Runcorn Shopping City under scrutiny by residents

"Either fix it or knock it down", says resident calling for shopping complex to close

Lily Benson shared her return to Restaurant 2 Takeaway on social media

Lily Benson shared her return to Restaurant 2 Takeaway on social media

Big Brother housemate Lily posts viral video of return to Padgate takeaway

The application site on School Brow. Picture: Google Maps

The application site on School Brow. Picture: Google Maps

Planning and development

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Gym given go-ahead for expansion by opening new venue in empty building

The Plastic Omnium site off Orion Boulevard at Omega. Picture: Google Maps

The Plastic Omnium site off Orion Boulevard at Omega. Picture: Google Maps

Employer’s plans to increase workforce size with new building hit stumbling block

Five-year-old Patterdale Terrier Russ

Five-year-old Patterdale Terrier Russ

Warning: Graphic Images

Dog owner praises 'heroic' son and police for saving pet during 'vicious' attack

Cllr Rob Tynan will propose the motion

Cllr Rob Tynan will propose the motion

Warrington Borough Council

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Motion on Labour proposal’s that ‘threaten family farms’ to be debated

Katie Wilkinson

Katie Wilkinson

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Woman called herself 'the best in the north west' at smuggling drugs into prison

The opening of the Parkside Link Road to traffic is approaching (Image: St Helens Council)

The opening of the Parkside Link Road to traffic is approaching (Image: St Helens Council)

St Helens Council

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Opening of new link road in north Warrington is getting closer

New festive light trail will open at Arley Hall this weekend

New festive light trail will open at Arley Hall this weekend

New festive light trail will open at Arley Hall this weekend

The festival will start on December 6

The festival will start on December 6

Popular Christmas tree festival in Lymm to return

Cheshire Police has launched its annual delivery theft crackdown

Cheshire Police has launched its annual delivery theft crackdown

Police to increase patrols around town’s distribution warehouses in December

Hobbycraft is celebrating 20 years in Warrington

Hobbycraft is celebrating 20 years in Warrington

Warrington store to celebrate 20th birthday with giveaway

The roundabout in Warrington

The roundabout in Warrington

Warning over diversions as evening work to begin on major Warrington route

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Picture: PA

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Picture: PA

National government

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More than 9,000 Warrington residents sign petition calling for new General Election

Sport Latest

A point and a clean sheet on the road for Warrington Town

Warrington Wolves announce a second dual-registration partner for 2025

WATCH: The best tries, assists and more from George Williams' 2024 campaign

Luke Littler's potential opponents as World Darts Championship draw is made

Ashton hits Vegas as build-up to historic Wigan clash continues

Stunning career of former Wire winger Mark Forster, who turns 60 today

Sport

Luke Littler will face either Ryan Meikle or Fallon Sherrock in the World Darts Championship second round

Date and time confirmed for Littler's World Darts Championship return

Paul Carden's Warrington Town side took a point on the road at Scarborough Athletic

Paul Carden's Warrington Town side took a point on the road at Scarborough Athletic

Warrington Town FC

A point and a clean sheet on the road for Warrington Town

Warrington Wolves youngsters could be playing their rugby league at Keighley's Cougar Park in 2025

Warrington Wolves youngsters could be playing their rugby league at Keighley's Cougar Park in 2025

Warrington Wolves

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Warrington Wolves announce a second dual-registration partner for 2025

WATCH: The best tries, assists and more from George Williams' 2024 campaign

WATCH: The best tries, assists and more from George Williams' 2024 campaign

Warrington Wolves

WATCH: The best tries, assists and more from George Williams' 2024 campaign

Luke Littler is seeded fourth for the World Darts Championship

Luke Littler is seeded fourth for the World Darts Championship

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Luke Littler's potential opponents as World Darts Championship draw is made

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National Sport

Tim Walter has been sacked as head coach of Hull (Richard Sellers/PA)

Tim Walter has been sacked as head coach of Hull (Richard Sellers/PA)

Hull sack head coach Tim Walter

A hearing examining alleged rule breaches by Manchester City will wrap up next month, according to reports (Peter Byrne/PA)

A hearing examining alleged rule breaches by Manchester City will wrap up next month, according to reports (Peter Byrne/PA)

Manchester City’s charges hearing to conclude in December – reports

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario had ankle surgery on Monday (John Walton/PA)

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario had ankle surgery on Monday (John Walton/PA)

Ange Postecoglou backs Tottenham to cope with ‘shock’ Guglielmo Vicario injury

Ruben Amorim takes charge of his second game as Manchester United boss on Thursday night (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ruben Amorim takes charge of his second game as Manchester United boss on Thursday night (Martin Rickett/PA)

These guys need to improve – Ruben Amorim wants more goals from Man Utd forwards

Paul O’Connell backed Joe Schmidt to raise Australia from their slump (David Davies/PA)

Paul O’Connell backed Joe Schmidt to raise Australia from their slump (David Davies/PA)

Paul O’Connell believes Joe Schmidt will revive Australia’s fortunes

Joe Marler will retire after Harlequins’ match against Bristol on Friday (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Joe Marler will retire after Harlequins’ match against Bristol on Friday (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Joe Marler decides to hang up his boots after Harlequins match on Friday

Ruben Amorim talked up Roy Keane (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ruben Amorim talked up Roy Keane (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ruben Amorim sings praises of ‘real star’ Roy Keane after Ed Sheeran incident

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Leisure News

Ethan Parimelalagan was one of the first schoolchildren to visit Sky Garden

Ethan Parimelalagan was one of the first schoolchildren to visit Sky Garden

Cultural attractions

Warrington’s secret garden in town centre wins two major awards

The exhibition has announced a Black Friday offer

The exhibition has announced a Black Friday offer

Cultural attractions

Jurassic World Exhibition in Manchester offers Black Friday discount

Grappenhall family dog Ember becomes inspiration for new children's book

Grappenhall family dog Ember becomes inspiration for new children's book

Adored family dog becomes inspiration for new children's book

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Local Events

National News

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch (PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch (PA)

Badenoch signals leaving ECHR on the table in new Tory approach to immigration

The Duchess of Edinburgh speaking to Yazidi survivor Awaz Abdi during her visit to view The Women Who Beat ISIS travelling photo exhibition (Aaron Chown/PA)

The Duchess of Edinburgh speaking to Yazidi survivor Awaz Abdi during her visit to view The Women Who Beat ISIS travelling photo exhibition (Aaron Chown/PA)

Sophie offers support to Yazidi genocide survivor as she pays tribute to bravery

Emission cuts will not be achieved by telling people not to fly, MPs have heard (Steve Parsons/PA)

Emission cuts will not be achieved by telling people not to fly, MPs have heard (Steve Parsons/PA)

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Green behaviour change is not about telling people what to do – climate advisers

A parasitic outbreak in Devon earlier this year pushed Pennon, the owner of South West Water, further into the red in the first half, after it was forced to pay compensation (Ben Birchall/PA)

A parasitic outbreak in Devon earlier this year pushed Pennon, the owner of South West Water, further into the red in the first half, after it was forced to pay compensation (Ben Birchall/PA)

Pennon losses widen after South West Water’s parasite outbreak in Devon

Slowthai during the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2019 (PA)

Slowthai during the Hyundai Mercury Prize 2019 (PA)

Court hears woman’s description of being raped by friend of rapper Slowthai

Farmers take part in a go-slow protest in Dover (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Farmers take part in a go-slow protest in Dover (Gareth Fuller/PA)

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Tractor go-slow protest warns Government to stop ‘betraying’ farmers

Alex Salmond died aged 69 last month (Jane Barlow/PA)

Alex Salmond died aged 69 last month (Jane Barlow/PA)

Proclaimers to perform at Alex Salmond memorial service

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