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'We owe ourselves, not Wigan' - will Wembley loss be a motivating factor for Wire?
AS they prepare for their first reunion with Wigan Warriors since losing the Challenge Cup Final to them, Sam Burgess has rejected any notion that Warrington Wolves “owe them one.” Instead, he insisted the players owed it to themselves to put on
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Lucy Glover's difficult position with Team GB in Paris 2024
WARRINGTON’S Lucy Glover finds herself in a difficult situation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Tokyo 2020 Olympian is in camp with the Team GB rowers preparing to the best of her abilities for the racing to start on Saturday – but is likely
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Irresponsible 'drunk' sentenced over vicious XL Bully attacks at park
A “DRUNK” woman who was in charge of two XL bullies which attacked women and other dogs at a park then went home to drink alcohol, a court heard. Amanda Wilkie narrowly avoided being sent to prison despite her “catalogue of irresponsibility” as
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Suspensions in Warrington schools reach record high
THE number of suspended pupils in Warrington schools have reached a record high. Last academic year, new figures from the Department for Education showed there were 1,923 suspensions in the 2022-23 academic year – the highest since records began
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Artisan drinks festival is returning to Warrington Market next month
AN artisan drinks festival is returning to Warrington Market next month. Market traders Hop Emporium and Pink Leaf are inviting people to join them for a ‘spectacular’ line-up featuring cask ales and beers, cocktails, and a selection of fine rums
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Win tickets to crucial Warrington Wolves v Hull KR clash
WARRINGTON Wolves take on Hull KR next week in a crucial Super League clash. Just points difference separates the pair in second and third on the ladder as the season enters its final stages. The Wire take on the Robins on Friday, August 2
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Constable dismissed from Cheshire Police for failed drugs test after Creamfields
A SPECIAL constable has been dismissed by Cheshire Police after failing a drugs test following a trip to Creamfields. Special constable Matthew Ince, based in Widnes, has been dismissed without notice following an accelerated misconduct hearing
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Baroness Newlove calls for victims to get say on prisoner early release terms
THE terms on which a prisoner is released from prison early should involve the input of the victim in the case. This is the view of Warrington mum Baroness Helen Newlove in her role as victims commissioner. It comes as Justice Secretary Shabana
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Man arrested on suspicion of assault at address in Fearnhead
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assault after fleeing from an address in Fearnhead. Police were called to reports of an assault on Rowlands Close at 2.46pm this afternoon, Thursday. The caller reported that the suspect had left the
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Popular swimming facility in Warrington forced to close due to technical fault
A POPULAR swimming facility in Warrington was forced to close this week. The main pool at Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub shut access off to the public on Tuesday due to some technical issues. Swimmers sessions were cancelled at the widely
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Warning to Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 & other airline passengers over rule changes
Holidaymakers flying with Jet2, Ryanair, EasyJet, TUI and other airlines have been warned to make sure they are aware of new rules this summer. There have been a number of changing rules and regulations at airports over recent months, with many
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Why a town centre park is looking rather different at the minute
A TOWN centre park is looking rather different at the minute. Staging, fencing, and other equipment is currently being put in place on Bank Park, next to Warrington Town Hall. And a large number of vehicles and workers are in the area.
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Send us your Class of 2024 graduation photos of Warrington students
IT’S graduation time – the day when university and college students across the country celebrate their hard work and mark the completion of their studies. We’re calling on proud parents and grandparents across the town to share their pictures of
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Woman charged with murdering Baby Callum 26 years ago pleads not guilty
THE woman accused of murdering a newborn baby 26 years ago appeared in Liverpool Crown Court today, Thursday, to plead not guilty. Joanne Sharkey, of Denham Close in Croxteth, Liverpool, was charged with murder and concealing the birth of a child
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Pre-Wigan talking points as Wire attack a Cherry and White fortress
CAN Warrington Wolves become the first visiting team to leave the Brick Community Stadium with two points in more than a year? Not since May of last year have Wigan Warriors been beaten on home soil - a run stretching back 17 matches - and tomorrow
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Controversial plans for new children's care home in village approved
Councillors have approved plans for a children’s care home in Rixton. An application proposing the change of use of The Oaks, on Holly Bush Lane, from a dwelling house to a children’s care home came before the development management committee on
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What Matt Peet has said about facing Warrington Wolves
BOUNCING back from defeat is not something Wigan Warriors have had to do much of recently. In order to do that, however, their head coach Matt Peet admits they face “a massive challenge” against an in-form and confident Warrington Wolves side.
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Woman arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after cyclist hit by car
A WOMAN has been arrested after a cyclist was hit by a car in Padgate. Officers were called to reports of an incident on Ashwood Avenue at 6.30pm on Tuesday. Police attended and found there had been a crash between a Fiat 500 and a bicycle.
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Priestley College student named a ‘rising star’ in computer game design
A STUDENT at a sixth form college in Wilderspool has been named a ‘rising star’ in the computer games industry. Faith Quick, 18, discovered a passion for character design while she was a student at Preistley College on Loushers Lane. Now, she
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Ancient reptile species has new home at Chester Zoo
A reptile that lived on the planet before the dinosaurs, nearly 200 million years ago, has a new home at Chester Zoo. The ancient reptiles, called tuataras, are one of nature’s “greatest marvels” and have moved into their immersive new habitat.
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I went to explore Warrington Arts Festival and this is what I found
WARRINGTON Arts Festival kicked off its events last Friday, and will finish on Saturday – so, before the colourful installations and unique experiences packed away for next year, I went to see what it was all about. Nearly 10 years ago, Warrington
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How a creative group of people have brought a smile to many faces in south Warrington
A CREATIVE group of people have brought a smile to many faces in south Warrington. A team of five residents all took on a project to decorate the communal portacabin at Stockton Heath Association site on Red Lane. This was done not to just
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LETTER: Mass housebuilding shows council doesn’t care about existing residents
I READ with interest about the first set of plans for hundreds of new homes on Peel Hall. I still cannot believe after all these years of fights and campaigning, this building scheme is going ahead. How are the roads going to cope? Where will
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LETTER: Protect town’s crumbling old buildings and leave tower blocks for cities
WHILE so many historic buildings in our town lie crumbling, we seem to have no problem building huge new ones. I am talking about plans for another large block of apartments on Winwick Street (Warrington Guardian, July 17). Of course we need
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LETTERS: Warrington Labour has its work cut out and election democracy questions
WARRINGTON’S new Labour administration certainly seems to have its work cut out. The new Labour government headed by Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to re-nationalise Britain’s water companies and railways. On both counts, Warrington should hang
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Officer suspended after video of kicking at Manchester Airport
A Greater Manchester Police officer has been suspended from all duties after a video emerged showing a man being kicked as he lay on the floor at Manchester Airport. The video, circulating social media, shows a man kicked by a police officer while
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What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work
Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to the RAC - which is why we have speed cameras. They work by recording a vehicle’s speed – to do this they use markings on the road or radar technology to identify the vehicle
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Class of 2024: Your child's first and last day at school photos
SCHOOL is nearly out for summer! After an action-packed 12 months at school, children are gearing up to wave goodbye to their teachers and head into the summer break. For some pupils, it will be the final time they leave the classroom as they
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Warrington Guardian readers choose their top 12 places that are perfect for pets
CATS or dogs, fish or birds, snakes or geckos – we love our pets. Four-legged friends and feathered friends quickly become part of the family. We wanted our next Best of 2024 category to honour those people in Warrington who help our pets when
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Holroyd determined to take every opportunity in the Wire first team
FOR Adam Holroyd, every match he plays this year represents an opportunity. And having been given the freedom and confidence to express himself on the field, he feels well placed to take it. Often billed as “one for the future” since first
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Careless driver who broke motorcyclist's leg in Latchford banned from driving
A CARELESS driver who broke a motorcyclist’s leg after colliding into him in Latchford has been disqualified from driving and ordered to pay more than £1,000. Sandra Leah, of Greenway in Appleton, appeared in Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday
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Pensioner calls for action on 'dangerously overgrown' land of former uni site
A PENSIONER is calling for something to be done about the ‘dangerously overgrown’ shrubbery blocking the path near to his home. Geoff Platt, 85, has lived on Fearnhead Lane for the last 30 years with his wife, Lilian, 85, who is a wheelchair user
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Sex offender to spend longer behind bars after being caught with class A drugs
A SEX offender will be spending longer behind bars after being caught with drugs to supply on the streets of Warrington. This is not Adam Blyth’s first spell of incarceration, having been sentenced in August 2014 for five different charges involving