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‘Massive achievement’ as council children’s services rated ‘good’
TUESDAY marked a proud day for Warrington Borough Council after its children’s services received an overall ‘good’ Ofsted rating. But there will be no letting up when it comes to the efforts of the team, as focus switches to achieving an ‘outstanding
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Celebrity singer rumoured to be in Warrington as film crew takes over town centre
A FILM crew has been spotted in Warrington town centre as part of a project which potentially involves a celebrity singer. Several vans were spotted parked behind the Treasury Building, on Museum Street, this morning, Wednesday. A camera crew
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The 7 schools featuring in part two of our special Year 11 Proms 2024 supplement
TEENAGERS across Warrington have been partying at Prom 2024. Year 11 students from high schools around the town have marked the end of their GCSEs and their last days in school with a night of celebrations. With prom season comes the special
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Resident hailed ‘community champion’ after removing eyesore bins from canal
A RESIDENT has been labelled a ‘champion for the community’ after taking a dive into a canal to remove eyesore bins. Jason Melvin has been praised on community social media groups for his efforts in putting some pride back in the Great Sankey area
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Angry Orford residents hit out after black bins not collected
ORFORD residents have been left frustrated after their black bins were not collected. Last Thursday, those living on Dudley Street found that their household waste bins had not been emptied, despite them being left out for bin crews to take.
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Damning figures show extent of overcrowding at Warrington prisons amid ‘crisis’
RECORD levels of overcrowding have been reported by Risley prison amid a national jail population crisis. At the start of July, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned that without immediate action, prisons would run out of space within weeks,
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Passengers enjoy the ride as town’s first electric bus hits the roads
PASSENGERS have been enjoying the first ride on Warrington’s electric buses. Having initially been used for driver training, the first set of electric-powered buses are now in service in Warrington. It comes after Warrington Borough Council
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Warrington owner uses geocache memorial plaque to remember beloved Labrador
A Warrington dog owner has chosen to remember her beloved pet with a special memorial plaque in West Kirby. When plans to construct a new flood wall at West Kirby were being developed, it was clear that the memorial benches installed along South
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Primary school pupils create blooming marvellous garden at flower show
PUPILS at a Warrington primary school have helped create an enchanting eco-friendly garden. Children at Bruche Primary Academy delighted visitors at RHS Tatton Flower Show during the five day event staged recently ay Tatton Park. They were
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Pharmacist warning issued over 'deadly' medicine combinations
A pharmacist and elderly care expert has issued a warning over the potentially 'deadly' medicine combinations to be aware of. A team of experts have urged Brits who take multiple medications to check whether they are suitable to be used together
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New managers 'delighted' to have taken over landmark pub
A NEW management team is "delighted" to have taken over a landmark pub as they plan to relaunch the boozer back into the community. As previously reported, the Newmarket pub in Earlestown closed down on Sunday, July 21, following a dispute between
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Key returnee for Hull KR after loss of in-form forward
HAVING lost a key man to suspension earlier in the week, Hull KR are able to welcome another back into the fold for their trip to Warrington Wolves on Friday. The 21-man squad named by head coach Willie Peters is just one different from the group
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SQUAD NEWS: A healthy-looking Wire 21 for top-two tussle
JOHN Bateman's Warrington Wolves debut has moved a step closer. Having arrived in the country this week to begin his short-term move from Wests Tigers, the England international back-rower has been named in The Wire's 21-man squad for Friday's
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Warrington charity workers win hat-trick of awards at national ceremony
WARRINGTON charity workers won a hat-trick of awards at a national ceremony. Padgate support worker Nichola Sutton, regional care recruiter Ria Lyon and IT worker Jack Palfreyman all took home trophies at the Making Space Colleague Awards.
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CONFIRMED: Town’s new Home Bargains WILL feature an in-store café
IT has now been confirmed that Warrington’s new Home Bargains will feature an in-store café. The discount retailer already has an existing store on Junction Nine Retail Park. But it will soon be moving into a brand new improved and larger unit
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Manchester's 'number one Indian restaurant' will be opening in Warrington
MANCHESTER’S ‘number one Indian restaurant’ will be opening in Warrington. It will open in the site of the former Cardamon Indian Restaurant in Stockton Heath. The eatery closed in May after sitting on London Road for more than 17 years and
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Care home hosts nursery children in heart-warming event to bid them farewell
THE young and old came together to celebrate an exciting milestone. Back to the Garden Childcare Nursery in Lymm asked Statham Manor Care Centre to host its annual graduation ceremony due to it being known for its beautiful outside space. The
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Police informed after deliberate fire lit in subway after stunning transformation
POLICE have been informed following a deliberate fire lit in a subway which only recently underwent a stunning transformation. One fire engine from Warrington Fire Station was dispatched to Wellfield Street in Whitecross yesterday evening, Tuesday
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M62 to close for two weekends for work on 2,000-tonne bridge
These impressive images show the arrival of two steel structures weighing a total of 140 tonnes to be used in the replacement of a railway bridge over the M62. The replacement of Castleton Bridge, which is close to Junction 20 of the motorway,
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'It's going to be surreal': The K's 'so excited' to headline first hometown festival
IN a year that has seen them score a Number 3 debut album, play their biggest shows to date, and win a Breakthrough music award, it seems fitting that the K's are coming back to where it all began. After the infectious debut single 'Sarajevo' grabbed
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Event organised in memory of dad who tragically died after heart attack raises £5,000
AN event organised in memory of a dad who tragically passed away from a heart attack has raised more than £5,000 for charity. Tom Berry organised the fundraiser in memory of his dad, John, a former caretaker at Lymm High School, who died in 2021
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John Bateman on his long-term future as he prepares for Wire debut
A DEAL to keep John Bateman at Warrington Wolves longer-term has not been taken completely off the table. However, all parties have insisted that as things stand, the England international will be returning to Australia at the end of the season
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Court says ‘its hands are tied’ when jailing mum for third knife possession offence
THE courts said ‘its hands are tied’ when jailing a mum caught possessing a knife for the third time. Charlotte Tatlock has been sent to prison for having the blade on her person in a public place. Having committed the offence before, she also
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Business named as 'the scariest escape room' is for sale in Warrington
A BUSINESS which was voted as ‘the scariest escape room’ is for sale in Warrington. Lock Down Escape Exit Games, located on Norman Street inside Evans House, was designed and conceived by a ‘professional media personality’. No expense was spared
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Warrington & Vale Royal College unveil fund to support businesses
Warrington & Vale Royal College is pleased to introduce its new Workforce Development Fund, made possible by funding from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This initiative aims to support and strengthen local businesses by providing financial
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Man who slapped partner twice making her bleed while she held her baby avoids jail
A WARRINGTON man who slapped his partner in the face twice causing her to bleed while she held their baby in her arms has walked free from court. Jeffrey Barber’s long-term partner received a startling blow to the face after asking him simply to