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It's golden Guy all over again in Paris 2024 Olympic Games
HE'S done it again. They've done it again. James Guy has done Warrington proud by winning a thrilling gold medal with the British 4x200m freestyle relay team in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The former Cardinal Newman High School student, along
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You know it is summer holidays in Warrington when 'you can't get out of Riverside'
WE are almost in to August, but it looks like some summer weather has finally arrived. So as schools break up until September and as we make the most of the current long-awaited warmer weather, we asked readers to finish a very important sentence
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Long standing nursery worker from Orford reveals her inspiring journey to success
A NURSERY worker from Orford has revealed her inspiring journey to the top, being one of the longest standing employees at her setting. Jill Dutton, 41, graduated from Hope University in Liverpool with a degree in early years education and never
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Amazing artwork from 70 talented artists on show in town centre
AN EXHIBITION in the town centre is displaying the work of 70 talented artists from around Warrington. Warrington Arts Festival hosts an annual Open Exhibition to celebrate the talent of promising and emerging creatives in the region. This
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Raucous bingo night with celebrity guests and unique prizes heading to Warrington
A RAUCOUS night of bingo is heading to Warrington, with celebrity guests and a variety of unique prizes. Bada Bingo will be making its way to Warrington in September to celebrate its third birthday. The night combines the original game of bingo
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Hollywood couple Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid party into the night near Delamere
HOLLYWOOD superstar Courteney Cox and her Snow Patrol boyfriend Johnny McDaid danced the night away in Hatchmere last weekend at a star studded after party. The celebrity couple were guests at a private party at The Carriers Inn overlooking Hatchmere
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Council children’s services in Warrington named among best in country
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s children’s services have received an overall ‘good’ Ofsted rating. And its impressive report rated two of the four judgement areas to be considered ‘outstanding’. Following a formal Ofsted inspection of children
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Burgess explains why he was so keen to extend his Warrington Wolves stay
SAM Burgess says allowing everyone at Warrington Wolves to move forward together with clarity was a big factor in his decision to sign an extended contract with the club. And even though the ambition to coach in the NRL remains, he says staying
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Police confirm missing 14-year-old boy has now been found 'safe and well'
UPDATE: CHESHIRE Police has confirmed that Kyle has been found 'safe and well', with officers thanking people for support in sharing the appeal. ORIGINAL: POLICE are appealing for help after growing ‘increasingly concerned’ for the welfare of a
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Police called to the centre of Warrington after crash near Crosfield Street
CHESHIRE Police were called to the junction of Crosfield Street on Sunday after receiving reports of a crash. The crash, which took place at around 7.25pm, involved a black Suzuki SX4 on Midland Way. No serious injuries were reported (Image
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Pictures and names released of three girls killed in Southport stabbing
THE three girls who were killed in a stabbing in Southport have been named. Merseyside Police confirmed the names of the three girls who were tragically killed as six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice
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Serial shoplifter jailed for ‘near-Olympian scale’ crimes totalling £500,000
A SERIAL shoplifter who committed a nationwide ‘tsunami of dishonesty’ and fraud against top high street retailers worth £500,000 has been jailed. Narinder Kaur travelled all over the country, including Warrington, to deceive retailers into refunding
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COMMENT: The poignant and poetic timing of Burgess' new deal announcement
AS Sam Burgess’ extended contract with Warrington Wolves is confirmed, the timing certainly feels poignant. For it was on this day one year ago that the club was at its lowest ebb for a while, with Daryl Powell sacked amid a nightmare run of defeats
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Staggering £24,000 raised for charity as care home director named cook-off champion
RESIDENTS and staff at a Warrington care home are celebrating the efforts of their champion home director. It comes after Alison Donaldson, managing director at Westvale House Care Home in Old Hall, was named the winner in the Barchester Charitable
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Sam Burgess gives Warrington Wolves a huge contract boost
SAM Burgess has decided to extend his time as Warrington Wolves head coach. Having already been contracted to the club until the end of the 2025 campaign, The Wire have now confirmed they have agreed a 12-month extension with the former England
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Here’s how you can see the sunflowers at The Hayloft
SUMMER is here and the sunflowers are in full bloom at The Hayloft. The farm and coffee shop in Bold Heath will open its sunflower trail on Thursday, August 1 where visitors can take a walk amongst the towering yellow flowers. First entry is
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Bateman debut chances revealed as Burgess confirms triple injury boost
SAM Burgess has confirmed John Bateman will be in Warrington Wolves’ 17 for Friday’s clash with Hull Kingston Rovers. And he will not be the only addition, with a trio of injured players set to return to contention for the top-of-the-table clash
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Warrington’s James Guy helps Team GB reach Olympic swimming relay final
WARRINGTON’S James Guy has been in Olympic action this afternoon, Tuesday. The 28-year-old former Cardinal High School student is part of Team GB’s swimming cohort at this year’s games in Paris. Guy, a former winner of the Warrington Junior
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Police confirm that a third child has died after Southport stabbing
A THIRD child has died following the Southport stabbing spree that already claimed the lives of two children yesterday. A nine-year-old girl died in hospital in the early hour of this morning, Tuesday, July 30, making her the third children who
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Exciting new American-themed Eagle and Spaceman gastropub opens its doors
AN exciting new American-themed gastropub has opened its doors in Warrington. It was previously announced that Café at the End of the Universe would be expanding with a new venue named the Eagle and Spaceman. The business, which prides itself
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Residents 'gutted' after beloved farm shop announces shock closure
RESIDENTS are ‘gutted’ after a beloved farm shop has announced its shock closure. This morning, Tuesday, it was revealed that The Farm Shop at Winwick will be closing is doors on Saturday. The team at the Stone House Farm store, which sells
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Firefighters extinguish fire after youths spotted torching greenery in Lymm
YOUTHS were spotted setting fire to greenery in Lymm last night, Monday. At around 10.25pm, fire crews were called to Crouchley Lane. On arrival, they found a small fire at the side of the road. Firefighters put this out using a hose reel
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Warrington firm’s donation as employees get on their bikes for cancer charity
A WARRINGTON based employer has donated hundreds of pounds aiding in the fight against prostate cancer. Housebuilder David Wilson Homes, headquartered at Birchwood Park, has donated £500 to a PPE cycle race in Cheshire that aims to raise money
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Joey Barton appears in court in Warrington over malicious tweets allegation
FORMER footballer Joey Barton has pleaded not guilty to an offence of malicious communications in relation to tweets directed at a female pundit. Barton, of Widnes, appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court this morning, Tuesday, accused of conveying
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Signs installed and finishing touches being added ahead of megastore opening
FINISHING touches are being completed ahead of the opening of a new megastore in Warrington. Home Bargains will be moving into a new, improved and larger unit at Junction Nine Retail Park. It comes following the completion of exterior construction
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Police helicopter deployed in search for missing man from Warrington Hospital
A HUGE search was carried out around the town centre last night to locate a missing person. Police officers were alerted to reports of a missing man at Warrington District General Hospital at around 6.30pm yesterday evening, Monday. A police
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Birchwood man receives prestigious award after being selected out of 8,000 people
A BIRCHWOOD worker has received a prestigious award after being selected from a pool of more than 8,000 people. Gavin James won a Quality Award in the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) annual Pride in the Job competition. His work at
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Police give telling-off to car drivers caught ‘doing doughnuts’ in road
TWO motorists have been given a telling-off by police after being caught ‘doing doughnuts’. Cheshire Police says it has issued two section 59 road traffic notices to drivers stopped in Burtonwood yesterday, Monday. This came after they were
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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly
Chancellor has Rachel Reeves announced a series of public spending cuts including Pension Credit. Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment going forward - those on the credit will get £200 and £300
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Joe Talbot will be hoping for less drama in Silverstone round
JOE Talbot will be hoping for less drama than of late when he tackles Silverstone this weekend. The 20-year-old took to the track ill in the sixth round of the Pirelli National Superstock class in the Bennetts British Superbike championship at
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The common theme running through Wire's current winning streak
HAVING won their past five matches in succession, Warrington Wolves are Super League’s form team at this moment in time. It is a run that has taken them to the top of the Super League table ahead of another big clash with Hull KR – the team immediately
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Branch of popular pizza takeaway chain handed two-star food hygiene rating
THE town centre branch of a popular pizza chain has been handed a two-star food hygiene rating. The results of an inspection of Papa Johns Pizza on Buttermarket Street have now been published by the Food Standards Agency. Following a visit
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Couple open unique bar offering 'everything under one roof' in Warrington
A NEW bar offering ‘everything under one roof’ has opened in Warrington. Whether you are looking for a fun night out, a cheeky early cocktail or somewhere to sit with a pint and watch the sports while playing a spot of pool, the new Siren’s Bar
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Sex offender died behind bars after contracting Covid amid outbreak in prison
A SEX offender died behind bars after contracting Covid-19 during an outbreak of the virus in a Warrington prison. Clive Pinder died aged 53 on February 17, 2021, due to multi-organ failure caused by Covid-19 while a prisoner at HM Prison Risley
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Courts name man charged with defrauding charity of almost £7k by abusing position
A SUSPECT has been named by the courts after being charged with defrauding a charity by abusing his position. Nigel Garner has been charged with fraud by abuse of position to the tune of almost £7,000. The 56-year-old, of Park Lane in Higher
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Woman, 72, harasses neighbour by repeatedly moving her bins and shouting at her door
AN ELDERLY woman repeatedly moved her neighbour’s bins and asked her ‘isn’t it time you dropped dead’. Linda Connel-Williams, of St Peters Way, appeared in Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Friday for her trial after being charged with harassment
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New MG3 Supermini is both credible and affordable
The MG3 supermini takes a big step forward in this second generation form. There's now a self charging full-Hybrid powertrain, plus a higher quality cabin, more sophistication and extra interior space. In short, this is a much more credible kind of