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Thriving family-run Warrington farm named as Food Producer of the Year 2024
A GREAT Sankey family-run farm has been named as Food Producer of the Year 2024. Snoutwood Trotters received the accolade at the Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards last night, Monday. The awards, which were held at Carden Park in Chester,
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27 XL bullies euthanised in Cheshire despite no attacks in 12 months, say police
TWENTY-SEVEN XL bullies have been euthanised in Cheshire despite police saying there have been no attacks involving those types of dog in the county in the past 12 months. The information was revealed during a meeting of the county’s police and
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New Grappenhall cinema event included Van Gogh exhibition
A COMMUNITY cinema screening in Grappenhall was accompanied by an impressive exhibition. When Grappenhall Community Cinema screened “Loving Vincent” it included an exhibition of five Van Gogh reproductions. They were painted by local artist
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Round-up of the latest news from the amateur rugby league scene
CROSFIELDS could close in on the top four in National Conference League Division One if they pull off a victory on Humberside on Saturday. Seventh-placed Soap head over the M62 to face a Skirlaugh side struggling second from bottom but they will
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Two fire crews fight fire at popular restaurant
TWO fire engines are currently outside a restaurant after an oven fire broke out at the venue. Firefighters were called to put out an oven fire at The Pink Pearl at Earle Street, in Earlestown. A fire service spokeswoman said the fire has been
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Outstanding Achievement Award winner ends career on a high
A SURPRISE assembly brought Barrow Hall Primary School together to honour one of their own. Janet was surprised with the award during a whole school assembly Starting as a midday and teaching assistant, Janet Shaw has had quite the
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A Kids Planet nursery in Warrington receives glowing report following inspection
CHILDREN feel ‘safe and secure’ at a Kids Planet Nursery in Warrington. The popular nursery chain’s setting in Appleton Thorn was given a glowing review following an inspection from education watchdogs recently. Located on Thorn House, Green
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Take a look inside upgraded pub after £265,000 refurbishment work completed
ENJOY a look inside an upgraded pub now that a major refurbishment project is complete. Work had been ongoing at The Church Inn, on Newton Road in Lowton, but the £265,000 revamp is now complete. The venue welcomed customers back through the
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Police CCTV appeal over alleged theft of DVDs from Golden Square shop
POLICE have launched a CCTV appeal in a bid to identify a suspected DVD thief. Cheshire Police has issued a still image of a suspect following the alleged theft of films from HMV in Golden Square Shopping Centre. As well as the incident in
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Drug smuggler caught with £4.8m of cannabis by Manchester Airport Border Force
A DRUG smuggler tried to bring nearly £5 million worth of cannabis into the UK. Spanish national Fernando Jacobo Mayans Fusters has been jailed for more than three years after admitting to importing 160kg of the class B drug. The 51-year-old
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Stefan Ratchford update as extent of facial injury is confirmed
SAM Burgess has confirmed the extent of the surgery Stefan Ratchford has needed to have on his facial injury. Warrington Wolves’ club captain suffered nine separate fractures to his jaw and eye-socket during the first half of Friday’s victory at
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2 art installations have popped up at Golden Square
TWO installations have popped up at Golden Square as part of Warrington Arts Festival. Sarah Harris’s visually stunning Blissed Out and Frances Disley’s thought-provoking Oh Warry Warry are both free to view until Saturday. The immersive Blissed
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Motorbike riding yobs squirt fire extinguishers at passing pedestrians and traffic
POLICE are appealing for help from residents to identify four men following anti-social behaviour in Warrington town centre. At around 1pm on Monday, July 15, two motorbikes – occupied by two men – were spotted riding at dangerous speeds and on
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ATHLETICS: Shaw gold on England debut, Knowles-Jones beats Olympian
LEWIS Shaw has done it again, this time smashing a best time in winning a gold medal on his international debut. Warrington Athletics Club’s rising star was first for England in the 100m hurdles at the SIAB Schools International at Carmarthen Leisure
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Cheshire residents pay policing costs for wedding of billionaire Duke of Westminster
CHESHIRE'S council tax payers will pick up the bill for policing the wedding of the billionaire Duke of Westminster. Cllr Norman Plumpton Walsh (Halton Borough Council, Lab) asked in a pre-submitted question to Cheshire Police, how much it had
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Sam Burgess issues John Bateman update as Warrington Wolves close in on deal
SAM Burgess admits there is a deal in the works to bring John Bateman to Warrington Wolves. However, he insisted that nothing has been finalised yet as he closes in on bringing his former England teammate to The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Reports
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Investigation launched as biker killed in crash with car on A556
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a crash near Northwich. Cheshire Police have confirmed that a 24-year-old man has died after a crash on the A556 Chester Road in Delamere. Officers were called to the scene at around 9.15am on Sunday (July
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WATCH: Police arresting illegal migrant over cannabis farm above former chippy
POLICE have released video footage of the arrest of an illegal migrant farming a cannabis grow above a former popular chippy. As reported by the Warrington Guardian yesterday, Monday, Edison Alzeneli was locked up for growing the class B controlled
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Chester Zoo 'shocked and saddened' at death of elephant
Chester Zoo is "shocked and saddened" at the sudden death of one of its elephants. Adult female Asian elephant Sundara Hi Way, 20, suddenly fell ill inside the zoo's Elephants of the Asian Forest habitat on Friday, July 19. Both animal care
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Chart-topping band announced as 'very special guests' at new music festival
CHART toppers the Lottery Winners have been announced on the line-up of the borough's newest music festival. Taking place on Saturday, August 3, Newton Music Festival will be Newton-le-Willows' first music festival for around 20 years. Organised
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Mum 'so incredibly grateful' as missing Ben Ross found alive in Majorca
A MISSING man has been reunited with his "incredibly relieved" mum after she flew out to find him in Majorca. Earlier this month, Ben Ross, from Golborne, was reported missing to Greater Manchester Police and the Foreign Office after he cut off
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Driver hospitalised following crash involving three HGVs in Warrington
A DRIVER has been hospitalised following a three-lorry crash on the M62 in Warrington. Emergency services were called to the scene on the westbound carriageway between junction 11, Birchwood, and junction 10, Croft, at around 11.10am yesterday,
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Popular Oktoberfest event will be returning to Walton Gardens this year
A POPULAR event will be returning to Walton Hall and Gardens following the success of last year’s debut. Oktoberfest Warrington will be bigger and better than before. The Old Riding School will be transformed into a Bauhaus and the event will
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Police appeal after reports woman and her dog were bitten by bull mastiffs
POLICE are appealing for information following reports that a woman and her dog were bitten by two bull mastiff-type dogs. The incident is reported to have occurred on a footpath in woodland off Westbrook Way in Westbrook on Saturday afternoon.
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Council serves notice to travellers encamped at former school site
A Council has served a notice to travellers who set up an encampment at a former school site. Residents reported seeing caravans parked up at the former Penkford School, on Wharf Road, Newton-le-Willows. It is understood they were first seen
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Police attend Youth Zone after banned teen girl enters premises twice
POLICE were twice called out to Warrington Youth Zone yesterday, Monday. Cheshire Police vehicles were spotted in attendance at the town centre complex, based on Dallam Lane. The first was after a banned teenager attended the building at around
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Contract extension confirmed for Warrington Wolves centre
RODRICK Tai will remain a Warrington Wolves player next year, it has been confirmed this morning. The Wire have announced they have activated the option to extend the centre’s contract for a further 12 months to keep him at the club until the end
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Large crowds enjoy incredible opening weekend at Warrington Arts Festival
THE opening weekend of Warrington's Arts Festival brought big crowds to the town centre. The event has been revamped this year and runs until Sunday – so plenty to enjoy if you didn't get out and about last weekend. Among the highlights so
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Wire set to complete shock move for England international
WARRINGTON Wolves are set to secure the shock signing of England international John Bateman. As reported elsewhere overnight and this morning, The Wire are believed to have sealed a deal to bring the back-rower to the club from NRL side Wests Tigers
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Two Warrington stores among 200 to close as firm goes into administration
TWO Warrington stores are among more than 200 to close after a firm has gone into administration. Carpetright has been bought in a rescue deal by rival Tapi, but it will still be closing more than 200 stores and cutting more than 1,000 jobs.
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Suspect charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after lorry crash
THE courts have named a suspect charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a lorry crash. It comes almost a year to the day of the incident on Daresbury Expressway on July 24, 2023. A large emergency service presence
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Firefighters rescue casualty from burning flat in Callands
FIRERIGHTERS rescued a casualty from a burning flat in Callands. Fire engines from Warrington, Penketh, and Lymm responded to the emergency call to Granston Close at 12.37am on Monday, July 23. Officers wore oxygen masks to get to the casualty
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Progress Hub “goes above and beyond” to win Team of the Year 2024
AN incredible initiative has won staff at Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School the 2024 Team of the Year award. Enabling students to reach their full potential within school is at the heart of their programme, with staff providing alternative timetables
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The selection headaches facing Sam Burgess for Wigan trip
AS he prepares his Warrington Wolves side for a top-of-the-table clash with Wigan Warriors, Sam Burgess has a few unwanted decisions to make. A squad that was starting to become stretched by injuries will now be minus two more players at least
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Youth sentenced over shocking robbery after boy knocked unconscious in park
A YOUTH has been sentenced for his part in a shocking robbery in a Warrington park against another boy. The 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named, but is of the Warrington area, was sentenced at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on a count of robbery
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Couple’s involvement in sale of drugs at Creamfields ruined her police dream
A WOMAN aspiring to become a police officer has seen her dream come to an end after being involved in the supply of drugs at Creamfields. Scottish couple Dylan Neilson and Carly Fay were actively involved in organising the sale of illicit substances
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New fast food restaurant with 'unique' flavours will 'uplift' Warrington town centre
A NEW fast food eatery with ‘unique’ flavours will ‘uplift’ the town centre. Pepe's Piri Piri is set to open on Sankey Street tomorrow, Wednesday. The chain already has more than 190 stores in the UK, and it is ‘rapidly growing’. Talking
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Modern retail property in town centre could be home to a new business
A MODERN retail property is available in the town centre. The building, which is located on Rylands Street, close to the £109m Time Square development, is available to let. It is described as a ‘highly visible, self-contained’ retail unit that