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Police under fire for 'denial' response to claims of wedding 'security lapse'
CHESHIRE Police has come under fire for denying there was a security lapse when protesters disrupted the Duke of Westminster’s wedding and for highlighting the individuals were ‘ladies in their senior years’. The matter was being discussed at a
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Video shows bus after reversing into another in Warrington Bus Interchange crash
VIDEO footage has been shared of two buses after crashing into each other in Warrington. The incident occurred at Warrington Bus Interchange in the town centre at around 4.25pm on Thursday. It involved the number 110 Arriva North West bus from
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The runs Warrington Wolves will get the chance to end at Wigan
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Class of 2024 have got into a happy habit of breaking down barriers. And on Friday, they will get the chance at another one – and a pretty formidable one at that. Having ended a five-year wait for a Challenge Cup Final appearance
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Sandy Lane “goes extra mile” and wins Early Years Award 2024
WITH children at the heart of the school, Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School is the winner of our Early Years Award. This mainstream nursery with a special designated provision for children with additional needs offers the best support and guidance
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New monthly artisan food and craft market coming to Thelwall from next month
A NEW artisan food and craft market is coming to Thelwall next month. The Traders Market is bringing its popular collection of food and artisan vendors to a new location for a regular monthly slot. Aromas of ‘mouth-watering’ street food will
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Abandoned kitten found dumped in garden is looking for 'five-star home'
AN abandoned kitten found ‘dumped’ in a garden is looking for a five-star home. Rodrigo, a 15-week-old ginger puss, was handed into Warrington Animal Welfare after a heartbreaking start to his life. And the shelter is now appealing to find
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Record number of gonorrhoea cases have been recorded in Warrington
A RECORD number of gonorrhoea cases have been recorded in Warrington, according to new figures. Figures from the UK Health Security Agency show that cases in the town reached a record high last year. In 2023, 237 gonorrhoea diagnoses were made
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Police CCTV appeal over early hours town centre fight after England Euro final loss
POLICE are appealing to identify three people following an altercation in Warrington town centre after the Euro football final. The altercation took place on Bridge Street at approximately 4.50am on Monday, July 15 – hours after the European Championships
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'She made the world a better place': Tributes paid to ex-North West Tonight presenter
Tributes have been paid to former BBC presenter and Lancashire fire firefighter Beccy Barr who has died following her battle with cancer. The mum, 46, joined the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service in September 2019, after 20 years as a journalist
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M6 motorway currently closed with delays of more than an hour after crash
PARRT pf the M6 is closed at Preston due to a vehicle crash, causing severe delays. Junction 32 and 33 on the M6 are currently closed in both directions due to a crash. Police anticipate this will be closed for some time, and ask drivers to
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Cannabis farm in Warrington worth £317k was being managed by an illegal immigrant
A HUGE cannabis farm worth a maximum of £317,000 was being managed by an illegal immigrant above a popular former fish and chip shop in Warrington town centre, a court heard. Edison Alzeneli, of no fixed address in Warrington, appeared in Liverpool
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Two free spectacular aerial shows to take place in Bank Park this weekend
AN aerial spectacular for all the family will close Warrington Arts Festival in style this Saturday. Gorilla Circus will be swooping into Bank Park for two free open air shows at 3pm (BSL interpreted) and 8.45pm. Among the gravity-defying stunts
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Upcoming M56 closures announced – and details of work complete so far
NEW closures to the M56 have been announced, along with details of the work that has been completed so far. Drivers are being thanked by National Highways as the first phase of a £2.3million project impacting journeys to Manchester Airport on the
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What are the rules for Blue Badges in England? Your rights and responsibilities
Across England, around 4.2% of the population have a Blue Badge according to the most recent data from 2021. For many, a Blue Badge is essential to their everyday life, allowing them to park close to a destination whether it be for the driver or
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Cheshire Police in recruitment drive to hire new constables and detectives
CHESHIRE Police is looking for new police constables and detectives to join the force and play their part in helping to keep residents safe. The application window opens today, Monday, for both the Police Constable Entry Programme and Detective
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James Harrison learns his fate as Match Review Panel rules on red card
WARRINGTON Wolves will have to negotiate some crucial matches in the near future without prop James Harrison. Following his sending-off against St Helens on Friday, the prop has been handed a two-match suspension and a £250 fine by the Match Review
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Retired footballer Joey Barton charged over tweets posted about pundit
RETIRED footballer Joey Barton has been charged with sending malicious communications online, police have said. The 41-year-old, described by police as a ‘Widnes man’, will appear before Warrington Magistrates’ Court next week. Cheshire Police
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Firefighters free trapped casualty following crash involving 3 HGVs in Warrington
A LARGE emergency service presence attended a crash involving three HGVs where one person was trapped this morning, Monday. Crews were called to the scene on M62 westbound at around 11.05am this morning. The incident happened between junction
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'We will learn from humbling Saints loss,' says Wolves Women's coach
ARMANI Sharrock hopes a humbling loss at St Helens will be the catalyst for better times ahead for Warrington Wolves Women. It is now three Betfred Women’s Super League defeats in a row for The Wire, who were beaten 82-0 and also lost winger Rebecca
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PHOTOS: Can you see yourself in the Haydock Park crowd for Busted gig?
THOUSANDS of revellers descended on Haydock Park Racecourse on Saturday. As well as an evening of racing, the venue welcomed pop-punk band Busted to perform their greatest hits to the crowd. Despite heavy rain at times during the racing, the
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Nightmare first half costs Wire Academy in curtain-raiser
WARRINGTON Wolves’ academy side will “learn some harsh lessons” from their defeat at St Helens on Friday, head coach Mark Smith said. The Wire were beaten 28-4 as they missed the chance to apply pressure to Saints and Wigan Warriors at the top
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Rain fails to dampen night as Busted rocks Haydock Park with throwback gig
I’VE been to the year 3,000 – not much has changed but Haydock Park Racecourse is still drawing in huge crowds for its music nights. Thousands of people flocked to the racecourse on Saturday for the second of three after-racing concerts as part
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Police called to railway line as trains disrupted due to emergency incident
POLICE officers rushed to the railway line between Warrington Bank Quay and Earlestown yesterday evening, Sunday. This came following reports of an emergency incident involving a potential casualty on the tracks. Thankfully, British Transport
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Warrington Wolves icon's return to the UK is confirmed
WARRINGTON Wolves legend Lee Briers is heading home from Australia. Brisbane Broncos have confirmed The Wire’s all-time leading point scorer, who spent 25 years with the club as first player then coach between 1997 and 2021, would return to the
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Police explain presence on residential street on consecutive days over weekend
POLICE have explained why they were visible on the same residential street on consecutive days over the weekend. Cheshire Police cars were reported on Grasmere Avenue in Orford on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. The force has issued
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Children create RHS Tatton Flower Show garden inspired by picture story book
A BOOK about a boy who lives in a drab place called Cementland discovering a treasure box inspired children to create a garden. Pupils at Croft Primary School turned ‘The Story of Frog Belly Ratbone’ into a vibrant display of flowers and vegetables
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Legendary Coronation Street duo exit the ITV soap for 'new adventures'
Legendary Coronation Street stars Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Carla Connor (Alison King) have exited the ITV soap opera to pursue 'new adventures'. Recently, on the Manchester-based show, Roy was arrested for the murder of Lauren Bolton (Cait
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Police ‘urgently appealing’ for anyone who sees missing man to call 999
POLICE have issued an urgent appeal for help in finding a man with Warrington links who is reported missing from home. Adrian Ware was last seen at 4.30pm on Saturday on Wilburn Street, in the Walton area of Liverpool. The 41-year-old is described
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Tearful teaching assistant at Fox Wood School takes top education award
FOUR decades of hard work have earned a dedicated teaching assistant a 2024 Warrington Guardian Education Award. Lesley Beswick, a “caring, patient and wonderful” teaching assistant at Fox Wood School, is the 2024 Teaching Assistant of the Year
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Guy looking to add to his five Olympic medals at Paris 2024
OLYMPIAN swimmer James Guy admits he is feeling 21 again as a fresh training regime has breathed new life into his Paris 2024 hopes. The 28-year-old former Cardinal High School student made the big decision to leave the Aquatics GB Performance
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'White elephant' concerns raised as huge apartment block plans agreed
COUNCILLORS have approved plans for a seven-storey building comprising 26 apartments. An application for the land, on Winwick Street, came before the development management committee at its meeting on Thursday. The proposals include the development
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Council ends ‘unsustainable’ free electric vehicle charging at Time Square car park
FREE charging for electric vehicle at Time Square multi-storey car park has been axed. Warrington Borough Council has confirmed that a new electric vehicle charging tariff is to be introduced at the town centre car park and Warrington West train
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Warrington playground becomes popular attraction after huge investment
A PLAYGROUND in Culcheth that used to have rotting roundabouts and rusty seesaws has now been deemed one of the most popular attractions in the village. Culcheth Village play area, on Common Lane, received an investment in the region of £200,000
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Woman perverted justice by saying she was best mate's ex in no insurance police stop
A WOMAN perverted justice by giving her best friend’s ex-girlfriend’s name to police when stopped. Julliann Quilligan, who grew up a member of the travelling community, was pulled over by police in a 2020-plate Mitsubishi car in Warrington.