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Popular former Warrington Wolves centre is back in British rugby league
NEARLY 18 months after retiring from the sport, Jake Mamo is back in British rugby league. And the former Warrington Wolves centre, who became a popular figure among supporters during his three seasons at the club, returns in the lower leagues
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THE FINAL WORD: Wire are handed a brutal reality check
AFTER a memorable couple of weeks, this was a brutal reality check for Warrington Wolves. A timely reminder that if you are off your game even slightly against Super League’s best sides, you will be made to pay. If anything, the fact it happened
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Plans approved to convert ‘one of the north west’s best sandwich shops’ into house
A PLANNING application that proposed converting a praised business into a house has been approved. An application was submitted to Warrington Borough Council to develop Tina’s Sandwich Bar, on Thelwall Lane in Latchford, was submitted in June.
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Major Warrington road set to close next week during peak hours
A ROAD in Grappenhall will close next week for one day. Bradshaw Lane will be shut on August 6 between the hours of 8am and 6pm. This to allow a full examination of the bridge structure to take place. It will close from its junction with
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Man who had Stanley knife on him to be sentenced by crown court judge
A MAN who had a knife on him in public will be sentenced by a Crown Court judge. Michael Lavelle, appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court. Lavelle, 52, pleaded guilty to possession of a knife blade in a public place
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12 great pictures from Warrington in the 1980s
DO you remember life in Warrington in the eighties. It was a time of change in the town. New homes and Gullivers World were built. Ikea even opened and Rick Astley was drawing the crowds at Mr Smiths. While royal visits and festivals
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Police appeal after man, 62, found collapsed with head injuries in Widnes
A MAN has been found collapsed with head injuries in the early hours of the morning. The 63-year-old was taken to hospital where his condition is described as critical but stable. Detectives are trying to find out how the man sustained the
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Historic event to return to Warrington next weekend
A HISTORIC event in Lymm is set to make its return to the village once again next weekend Lymm Rushbearing is one of the most historic events in Warrington, which was re-born in the 1970s. Rushbearing is an old English tradition in which rushes
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These are 5 'innocent' ways you could be breaking the law this summer
Summer is here! ( Well...kind of) and experts have warned Brits that they could be breaking the law in these five 'innocent' ways. We might find ourselves getting out in the great outdoors in the coming weeks ( with hopefully some nice weather
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Do I have high cholesterol? GP explains how to tell and how to reduce yours
Do you have high cholesterol? Find out how you can tell and reduce yours from a GP. It is one of those terms we've all seen in health adverts or on posters in GP practices but how much do you really know about it? LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor
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Plans in to demolish former school buildings after relocation
A PRIOR approval application has been made for the demolition of disused school buildings. Plans have been put forward to flatten the former Penkford School, on Wharf Road, in Newton-le-Willows. The former school site has been empty since Penkford
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Warrington is one of the best places in the UK for job opportunities
WARRINGTON is one of the best towns in the UK for job opportunities. This is according to new research which has revealed which places have the best job opportunities for the people living and working within them. The study, conducted by HR
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Stunning home located on banks of canal is for sale in village near Warrington
A STUNNING home located on the banks of a canal is for sale in a village in Halton. The period detached house, which is Grade II listed, is located on The Wharf in Preston Brook, just next to Runcorn. The original structure dates back to the
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Motorists warned of delays as Cheshire bridges set to swing this week
BRIDGES are set to swing, the Canal & River Trust has confirmed. Motorists can expect delays in Northwich on Monday, August 5 and Thursday, August 8. Altogether six swings are planned this week, bringing traffic to a halt. The first swing
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My life changed forever just under one month ago - Sarah Hall
WARRINGTON South Labour MP Sarah Hall shares her views in her first column for the Warrington Guardian. Just under one month ago, my life changed forever. Our town voted for change, and I was elected as your MP for Warrington South. I want
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Photographer uncovers hidden gems on mammoth walking tour of the UK
TWO years ago, an avid Warrington photographer started working on a travel guide and photo book of some of the UK’s hidden gems, that would be published online and in print in four languages. Zoltán Romvári and his partner Mariann Molnár wanted
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32-year-old died of accidental drug overdose in his room, inquest finds
A MAN from Great Sankey died of an accidental overdose in his bedroom after he was last seen alive two days prior. Cheshire Coroners’ Court heard on Wednesday that Patrick Finn, who lived in Great Sankey, was found dead at his home on April 2.
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The loving death and funeral notices published in this week's Warrington Guardian
LOVING family and friends published two death notices in this week's Warrington Guardian. Every week, the Warrington Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as
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Coroner seeks law change after tragic death of man in canal boat fire
A CORONER is seeking a change in law following the tragic death of a man in a fire which broke out on a canal boat. Peter Dolan, of Widnes, died aged 63 when the narrow boat he resided on caught fire on Bridgewater Canal, near Whitbarrow Road in
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Europe's largest independent music school based in Warrington celebrates 20 years
A RENOWNED music school in Warrington is celebrating 20 years since first opening its doors. Presto Music quickly became a recognised school by respected organisations including the London College of Music for its unique approach to teaching.
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Four sentenced after almost £1,500 worth of clothes from Primark and North Face
FOUR shoplifters have been sentenced by the courts after almost £1,500 worth of clothes were stolen. Two separate cases came before the courts recently involving the theft of clothing from Primark and North Face. The Primark incident saw three
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Peel accuses council of ‘severely hampering’ swing bridge renovation
WARRINGTON Borough Council has been accused of ‘severely hampering’ efforts to deliver an £8 million renovation of Stockton Heath swing bridge. Peel Ports continues to face calls to refurbish and repaint Warrington’s three swing bridges. Concerns