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Warrington Rylands' full 2024-25 fixture list revealed
WARRINGTON Rylands face a long trip to the north east on the opening weekend of the new Northern Premier League season. New manager Mark Duffy's first competitive game in permanent charge will be a trip to newly-promoted Hebburn Town, who take
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10 of the best hidden places to enjoy in Warrington in the sun
WE have a small window of summer to enjoy at the moment. So We have chosen 10 hidden gem spots in Warrington to enjoy in the sun. Some of these places will be familiar, others less so. But how many do you recognise? Look through the pictures
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The first key battle in Wire's push for a top-two spot
ARE Warrington Wolves and their immediate Super League rivals already playing for second spot? Given Wigan Warriors’ imperious-looking position at the top of the table, that already looks likely – but it would leave Sam Burgess somewhat unsatisfied
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New life given to historic 100-year-old town centre building by coroner’s service
A HISTORIC building in Warrington town centre has been brought back to life by the coroner’s service. The near-100-year-old Museum Street building was formerly home to Warrington Register Office before services moved to the new council offices
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Perfect end to the perfect year: Sacred Heart is our School of the Year
CONFETTI, cake and celebrations - our winners went all out to mark their school of the year award, with festivities in full swing. We were inundated with nominations for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - our School of the Year 2024.
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All the timings as FREE family festival takes over Warrington this weekend
WARRINGTON Arts Festival starts on Friday with a host of activities over the following nine days. There will be 21 events/installations at 10 venues in the town centre over nine days It all starts with a night at the museum like no other organised
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Artisan market with award-winning traders is back in Great Sankey this weekend
AN artisan market with some award-winning traders is back in Great Sankey this weekend. The event has been running for three years now, showcasing local talent and bringing together the community. This Saturday will see 45 small businesses
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Police investigating as passenger dies after crash
A PASSENGER has died following a crash near Warrington. Cheshire Police have confirmed that a man has died after a crash on the A533 Runcorn Road near Higher Whitley today, Thursday. He was the passenger of a white Suzuki Celerio which collided
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LETTER: Council must get traveller transit site sorted once and for all
I SEE we are in the usual summer game of chasing travellers around Warrington. When will the council get a new transit site sorted? We have been dragging our feet on this for so long. It is short-sighted in the extreme. The council must
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LETTER: Pleasantly surprised after visit to ‘superb’ looking town centre
I HAD not been in town for a while, but I was pleasantly surprised when I went down Sankey Street last week. The former Co-op building, which had turned into a complete eyesore, is now looking superb. Whoever has taken it on has done a great
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LETTER: Swing bridges are a shambles and embarrassment to Warrington
I HAVE to agree with the letter in last week about the swing bridges (Warrington Guardian, July 4). I drove by the other day and what a state. Now we have a new MP, perhaps we can push for Peel to do something about the state of them. They
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LETTER: Delightful Disability Awareness Day is a jewel in town’s crown
IT is to my shame, but I had never been to Disability Awareness Day before Sunday. I had seen the signs every year and read the stories in the paper, but never had chance to go. Yet what a delight it was. To think this is put on by one
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LETTERS: Priorities for town after election and call for change in vote system
SO, 14 years of Tory rule or misrule, depending on one’s perspective, has come to an end. Clearly there will be a big sigh of relief from many non-Tory voters. But for how long? Sir Keir Starmer is in the unusual situation of being elected
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Review: Batman Unmasked is a dream experience for fans of the films
I have loved the Batman films since I was a little boy and I'm not ashamed to admit I still regularly watch them and feel very nostalgic about my childhood. If you grew up in the 90s and 00s as I did it's hard to argue that Batman wasn't and isn't
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Watch as motorcyclists arrested after leading police on high-speed pursuits
MOTORCYCLISTS who led police on two pursuits across Cheshire have been arrested. Two men, a 22-year-old from Winsford and a 25-year-old from Northwich, have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. The pair repeatedly tried to evade
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Rhyse Martin update as Warrington Wolves stance emerges
WARRINGTON Wolves have withdrawn from the race to sign Rhyse Martin. The Warrington Guardian understands that, having tabled an offer for the Leeds Rhinos second-rower for next year, The Wire have now decided to move onto other targets and as things
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Warrington school welcomes pupils from China for special visit
A GROUP of Chinese pupils travelled all the way from near Shanghai to visit a primary school in Warrington. The special trip saw 15 children aged 10 and 11 from Taicang Jingmao Primary School in Taicang, a port city near Shanghai, pay a visit to
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Court hears update in case of teen accused of murdering mother as ‘finality’ sought
A COURT has been given an update in the case of a teenager accused of murdering his mother in Chapelford. Frederico Canuzo has been charged with murder over an incident on Phoenix Place on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. An anonymity order imposed
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Work carried out to fix broken and 'potentially dangerous' bridge in Warrington park
WORK has been completed to fix a ‘potentially dangerous’ bridge at a park in Warrington. The bridge, situated in Alexandra Park in Stockton Heath, was ‘badly damaged’ and concerns were raised by one resident on social media. Wooden panels
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'I need to know my son is safe': Desperate mum to fly to Majorca to find missing son
A DISTRAUGHT mum is set to fly out to Majorca after her son "cut off communications" with her. Last month, Ben Ross, from Golborne, moved to Palma City after finding work at an energy company while taking a break from studying as a barrister.
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'We know how dangerous Wire can be,' says Saints boss Wellens
IF there is a team that knows how devastating this year’s Warrington Wolves side can be at their best, it is St Helens. So as they prepare to welcome The Wire back to The Totally Wicked Stadium tomorrow, their head coach Paul Wellens wants to make
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Pre-St Helens talking points as Wire look to increase neighbours' woes
IT is one of the first games supporters look for in the calendar and now, Warrington Wolves are on the brink of an overdue first Super League meeting of the year with St Helens. The Wire hammered their neighbours in the Challenge Cup back in April
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Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb outside your own house? Rules explained
Have you just moved into a house that has a dropped kerb in front of it or you are thinking about asking the council to have a kerb dropped? Having pavements altered in our streets, including kerbs can be useful in many ways, from allowing easier
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‘Do not approach’ warn police as they hunt for wanted man
POLICE are hunting for a man wanted on recall to prison. Merseyside Police have launched a search for Christopher Dunster, who has links to Warrington. The 46-year-old breached his licence conditions following his release from prison. He
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Why Warrington Wolves' mid-season recruitment business may not be finished
THE deadline for Super League clubs to add mid-season recruits to their squad is approaching, with any business needing to be done by Friday, August 2. Warrington Wolves have already moved to bring Luke Yates’ move from Huddersfield Giants forward
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12 of the best kids’ classes or groups as chosen by Warrington Guardian readers
IT’S time to reveal the shortlist in our search for Warrington’s Best for Kids. How do you keep the smallest members of your family happy and entertained? Do they go to baby yoga or music classes? Is there a reading group for toddlers that
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12 inspirational winners of our Warrington Guardian Education Awards
TEACHERS and teams, students and schools, across Warrington are celebrating being top of the class in this year’s Warrington Guardian Education Awards. Twelve outstanding winners have been honoured as part of the 2024 awards, which aim to celebrate
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Grappers keen to make home advantage count on T20 finals day
GRAPPENHALL Cricket Club will be hoping to make a special day all the more memorable on Sunday. They are hosting the Cheshire County Cricket League T20 finals day for the first time, so it would be particularly fitting if Grappers could lift the
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Why you may notice new cameras on routes in and around the town centre
IF you have been driving in and around Warrington town centre, you may have noticed new cameras. Motorists have been in touch with the Warrington Guardian after spotting the cameras while driving. One said: “I notice that a lot of cameras have
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Considerable rise in reported crime in Warrington in space of a month, data shows
POLICE have seen a rise in the number of reported criminal incidents in Warrington over the past month. This is according to the latest data released which covers May 2024 – the most recent period for which data published by the Home Office is
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‘Appalling’ brute dragged woman around house ‘like ragdoll’ and stamped on her head
A BRUTE was slammed by a ‘flabbergasted’ judge for dragging his then-girlfriend around the house ‘like a ragdoll’. Khane Price-Evans also stamped on the head of the victim multiple times, spat in her face and poured vodka in her eyes in a ‘gratuitous