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Everything Sam Burgess had to say after Wire's loss to Robins
SAM Burgess admits his Warrington Wolves side were made to pay for being “a fraction off” in certain areas by an impressive Hull KR side. Indeed, he was keen to pay tribute to his great friend Willie Peters’ side as they won 22-4 at The Halliwell
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WIRE SOCIAL: 'Not even second-best'
WARRINGTON Wolves crashed back to Earth with a bump on Friday night against Hull KR. The Wire were below-par against an impressive Robins side and were duly beaten 22-4 at The Halliwell Jones Stadium, with the 18-point losing margin being their
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Wire 4 Hull KR 22 - story of the game and post-match reaction
WARRINGTON Wolves missed the chance to go top of Super League on a disappointing night at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Indeed, it was visitors Hull KR who took the chance to hit the summit as they put an end to The Wire’s five-match winning sequence
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Wire's home loss to Hull KR as it happened
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Long delays on M6 after accident on Thelwall Viaduct
THERE are long delays on the M6 this rush hour, Friday, after a crash. It happened on the Thelwall Viaduct between junction 20 for Lymm and 21 for Woolston. Queues are back towards Knutsford in a northbound direction. One lane is currently
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Why a church archdeacon is stocking up on Jammie Dodgers ahead of Creamfields
AN unusual story is developing involving a church archdeacon, Creamfields music festival … and Jammie Dodgers It comes ahead of tens of thousands of revellers descending on Daresbury later this month for the return of the electronic dance music
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Legendary bassist from Joy Division hopes to visit Warrington’s Ikea while on tour
THE bassist from two beloved UK bands shared memories of visiting Warrington in his youth ahead of his performance in Parr Hall later this year. Peter Hook, who is best known as being the bassist in Joy Division and New Order, was first inspired
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Welcome the babies born in Warrington in July 2024
SAY hello to the latest gorgeous bunch of newborns calling Warrington their first home. Every month we will be appealing for your pictures of your new babies for a special supplement at the start of next year. There's still time to send in
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Warrington firm named one of the best in the country for apprenticeships
A WARRINGTON firm has been named one of the best employers for apprenticeships in the country. Umbrella and accountancy firm Caroola Group were ranked 13th in a top 100 list issued by the Department for Education. The list judge’s businesses
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Gang arranged to pick up submachine gun as part of drugs and murder plot, court told
A gang of high-level drug dealers arranged to pick up a submachine gun in Thelwall as part of a plot, a court has heard. The five men are on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court accused of running a “relentless” hard drugs conspiracy, buying guns
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Council does not yet know how much failed energy firm will cost it – two years on
UNCERTAINTY continues to surround the fate of £18 million the council invested into an energy firm which collapsed – with the exact amount it will get back currently being ‘finalised’. Together Energy announced it was to cease trading immediately
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Air ambulance and police called to incident at hotel
A MAN has been taken to hospital after he was found collapsed in a hotel room near Warrington. Emergency services, including the police and the air ambulance, were called to the Happy Guests Lodge hotel, in Tarporley Road, Dutton, shortly before
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‘Best value’ inspection into council continues despite change of Government
THE ‘best value’ inspection into Warrington Borough Council is continuing – despite the change of Government. As reported in May, the then-Conservative Government ordered a ‘best value’ inspection into Labour-run Warrington Borough Council amid
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The Greek restaurant so good that it'll have you dancing on the streets of Warrington
DINERS at a Stockton Heath restaurant were teleported to Greece last night, Thursday. This is as Santorini Bar and Restaurant hosted its first ‘Greek night’. Guests enjoyed meze, live music by The Greek Folks, traditional plate smashing, and
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Monthly award win for Warrington Wolves head coach
SAM Burgess has been named as Super League's coach of the month for the very first time. Warrington Wolves' rookie head coach was the obvious choice for the July award having led his side to a perfect month, with four victories from as many matches
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Police helicopter assists officers of in search for missing man in Warrington
A POLICE helicopter was circling Warrington in a search for a missing person. Officers were alerted to reports of a missing person at around 11.30am this morning, Friday. The individual was reported to have gone missing in the Old Hall area
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A large sprinkling of success for Golborne’s salt and pepper seasoning
A GOLBORNE businesswoman is celebrating after scooping one of this year’s Great Taste Awards. Simply Seasonings’ salt and pepper seasoning was tried, tested and tasted by judges at the beginning of 2024 and it was given a one-star: simply delicious
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Mayor of Warrington lays flowers in Southport to pay tribute to victims of attack
THE Mayor of Warrington paid a visit to Southport to lay flowers in tribute to the victims of a mass stabbing. Cllr Wendy Johnson, alongside her consort Beverley Hallam, met with the Mayor of Sefton, Cllr June Burns, to offer condolences on behalf
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Man arrested after officers called to reports of concerns for his welfare at station
A MAN has been arrested after officers were called to concerns for his welfare. Police attended Birchwood train station at 4.35pm yesterday, Thursday. This was after they received reports following concerns for the welfare of a man. On
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Canoes belonging to Warrington Youth Zone stolen after thieves cut through fence
CANOES belonging to Warrington Youth Zone to help youngsters in the town get into canoeing have been stolen. The canoes were being stored at Warrington Borough Council’s depot on New Cut Lane in Woolston. Thieves cut through the fence overnight
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Fly-tipper claimed to be reputable but dumped trusting residents’ rubbish in public
A MAN-with-a-van with a van claimed to be reputable – but he fly-tipped trusting residents’ rubbish in public. Kingsley Molyneux, also known as Lee Molyneux, has been prosecuted by the courts for dumping waste in an alleyway and outside a closed
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How Warrington’s two Olympic swimmers got on in the pool this morning
WARRINGTON’S two Olympic swimmers were in action in the pool this morning, Friday. James Guy, a former Cardinal High School student, was up first in the men’s 100m fly heat. This is after the 28-year-old, a former winner of the Warrington Junior
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Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works
Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK are fined for speeding every year, and some might wonder if they can avoid falling foul of the law if they slow down just before passing a speed camera. There are more than 7,000 speed cameras in the UK
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Town Board looking for new members to oversee multi-million-pound plans
A BOARD set up to oversee multi-million-pound improvements in Newton-le-Willows is looking for two community representatives to join the team. Earlier this year, it was announced that Newton-le-Willows will receive £19.5million in funding to be
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Fancy a drink outdoors in Warrington on International Beer Day?
IT'S summer and the sun is shining - fancy an ice cold drink in one of Warrington's beer gardens? Today is International Beer Day - a global occasion that brings beer enthusiasts together - so no better day to enjoy a drink al fresco in the town's
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We're looking for the perfect place in Warrington to get a pizza the action
WHEN it comes to pizza, there’s nothing better than a simple Margherita – just mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, olive oil and basil – delicious. Or is a meat feast your go to pizza? Do you prefer a veggie supreme or have you tried swapping out
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GAME DAY: Warrington Wolves vs Hull KR build-up and match info
CAN Warrington Wolves cement their position at the top of Super League this evening? Victory over Hull KR in this clash of rivals for the upper placings would see to that and keep them firmly on course for at least a top-two finish. The Robins
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Two Pints of Lager actors announce new TV show after filming in Warrington
THE MYSTERY of why iconic actors from the beloved TV show Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps may have been solved as the duo announce a new TV programme. Will Mellor and Ralf Little were spotted at a Pit Stop Café in Penketh, near the former
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Gulliver's employee shocked by 'unfair' dismissal was sent P45 with no explanation
A Gulliver’s World employee has been left shocked after receiving a P45 in the post and no explanation as to why her employment had ended. Beth Ryan, 26, from Widnes, was employed by the Old Hall theme park through Workfit, a Down’s Syndrome Association
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Opening date revealed for new coffee shop coming to Stockton Heath
THE opening date of a new coffee shop has been revealed. The Coffee House will be opening in Stockton Heath on London Road. It will be based in the unit which Costa Coffee sat in for more than a decade. The business is founded by brothers
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Prolific offender ordered to pay compensation after drunkenly assaulting 3 people
A PROLIFIC offender has been ordered to pay each of his victims compensation after he drunkenly assaulted three people in Warrington. Ainsley White, of Lilford Avenue, appeared in Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday after he was found guilty
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Pair in court for harassing women after ignoring police telling them to leave
TWO people have appeared in court over their refusal to obey a police direction. Ali Mohemmed and Mohammed Aboshgrur appeared before Warrington Magistrates’ Court charged with failing to comply with a police direction to leave a vicinity. This