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Manchester Airport issues passenger guide for snow and icy conditions
Manchester Airport is preparing for snow and ice as temperatures drop and it’s shared some guidance for those who will be travelling soon. Colder weather, particularly snow and ice, can cause disruptions for all travel networks, but the airport
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Christmas Markets coming to Stockton Heath this Saturday
CHRISTMAS Markets will be taking place in Stockton Heath this weekend. They will be hosted in the back garden area at The Red Lion on London Road. Plenty of stall holders will be there with a range of products on offer. These include crystals
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Plans could bring rail back to town with no train station for 60 years
A NEW £32million train station could soon be coming after plans were officially been tabled with the council. These plans would see Golborne connected to the rail network for the first time in more than 60 years. Golborne currently has no direct
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New jewellery boutique opens up in premises of popular brow bar in Warrington
IF you think Warrington is lacking in jewellery shops, then this will be music to your ears, as we welcome a new jewellery and gifts boutique onto the scene. Lavish Collection opened its doors on Lovely Lane last Friday. Based at the same premises
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Warrington talent agency sees "biggest casting" yet as girls star in new Wicked film
A WARRINGTON talent agency has seen two of its talented young members land major roles in the eagerly anticipated new Wicked movie. Harriet Ryan, nine, and Karis Musongole, 10 are both members of the Warrington-based agency, Lauren Kelly Casting
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Driving on these town centre streets on Saturday could land you with £400 fine
RESIDENTS and visitors to the town centre are being warned that driving on certain streets this weekend could result in a £400 fine. Warrington Borough Council has published the list of roads that will be closed on Saturday for Warrington’s Christmas
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Town centre restaurant giving away free cocktails and launches Christmas menu
A TOWN centre restaurant is giving away free cocktails this week – and here is how you can get one. The Botanist will be giving away free festive cocktails this week, and all you have to do is find one of 10 tinsel-filled Christmas baubles to be
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Police attend property after 'dog attacked another' in garden
POLICE were called to an address after a dog had run into a garden and attacked another canine. Residents reported seeing a police presence in the area of Alder Street, in Newton-le-Willows on Tuesday afternoon, November 19. When asked about
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"Long-overdue" speed cameras set to be installed on major Warrington road this week
FIVE years on from the initial proposal, average speed cameras are set to be installed on a major road in Warrington. Labour councillors Matt Smith and Janet Seddon have labelled the project “long-overdue”, with cameras to be installed along Warrington
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More than one million Covid vaccines given in the North West
More than one million Covid-19 vaccines have been administered to those at greatest risk in the North West. The NHS is now urging more eligible people to come forward and protect themselves this winter. As the colder months approach, the likelihood
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New clothing shop officially opens inside Golden Square
A NEW shop has opened inside the Golden Square. As of today, Thursday, visitors to the town centre shopping mall will be able to find Bonmarché. “Lets give them a warm welcome and some big smiles on their opening day,” a social media post by
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CCTV appeal renewed to identify women after man in wheelchair has £4,000 stolen
POLICE have again renewed an appeal for help in identifying three women wanted over the despicable theft from a man in a wheelchair. Cheshire Police has previously released CCTV stills of the women after the vulnerable victim had thousands of pounds
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LETTER: Council has pushed the boat out with pathetic looking Christmas tree
I SEE Warrington Borough Council has pushed the boats out with the town’s annual Christmas tree. What a pathetic effort. Already, branches are drooping and looking sad. Mind you, what else do we expect from Warrington Borough Council?
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LETTER: Present situation in Daresbury is signs of what is to come in Warrington
IF residents of Warrington need any warnings of what is to come, take a look at the situation in Daresbury at the minute. Hundreds of new homes being built – some already finished – on green land, ruining the views of the canal. Now comes the
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LETTER: ‘There can be no denying our wonderful town is firmly in Lancashire’
FOR those who can remember, and for those who cannot, imagine the Warrington of 80 years ago. November 27 is Lancashire Day, and in 1945 Warrington was known as the gateway to the County. Long before the motorways, the A49 was the main road north
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Man drove to Cheshire Police HQ with up to £2k of cannabis stashed in his boot
A MAN who drove to Cheshire Police's HQ in Winsford with up to £2,000 worth of cannabis stashed in his boot has avoided jail. Dilshad Ahmed, along with a friend, visited the force's base in Oakmere Road at around 3.45pm on Tuesday, June 27.
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Bailiffs called to remove unauthorised traveller caravans in Stretton
BAILIFFS have been called following the arrival of travellers in Stretton. Two caravans and associated towing vehicles have pitched up without permission on land in south Warrington. This is according to an unauthorised encampment log for Cheshire
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Another award for Luke Littler as he gears up for Players Championship
LUKE Littler’s rise to prominence during 2024 has seen him earn a prestigious award. The Sports Journalists’ Association (SJA) have named Warrington’s teenage darts sensation as their men’s breakthrough athlete of the year after a stunning first
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Tiny puppy born with health issue is now in the care of animal charity in Warrington
A TINY puppy with a health issue is now in the care of an animal charity. Bruce is a pug who was born on Saturday night with a cleft palate. In the early hours of this morning, Thursday, Warrington Animal Welfare was contacted by an out-of-hours
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Major disruption on railway in Warrington due to electricity supply failure
RAIL passengers are being warned of major disruption on the railway in Warrington today, Thursday. All lines are said to be blocked between Liverpool Lime Street, Warrington Bank Quay and Wigan North Western stations. This is due to a failure
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Youth football club secures sponsorship from leading homebuilder
A football club in Warrington has secured sponsorship from a leading homebuilder. The Birchwood Juniors Under-7s Celtics and Rangers teams have been given £500 in funding by David Wilson Homes to pay for their kits. Letitia Harrison, club chair
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Day-by-day Wire fixture breakdown including rise in weekend matches
WARRINGTON Wolves fans will enjoy more daytime games during the 2025 season – especially away from home. Of their 26 regular-season dates now schedule – the Round 27 trip to Hull KR will have its details confirmed closer to the time – 15 will be
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More snow and ice on the way as winter weather warning issued again
MORE snow and ice is on the way with a further spell of winter weather forecast. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across the north west of England. This comes into effect from midday today, Thursday, and it will remain
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Family's plea for help after 'assault' leaves Benidorm holidaymaker in coma
THE family of a man who is in a medically-induced coma in Benidorm after allegedly being punched is looking for help to bring him back home. Andrew Frazer, 42, from Sutton, St Helens, booked last-minute to go on the trip to Spain on Wednesday,
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Next-of-kin appeal launched by police following death of man in 60s
A NEXT-of-kin appeal has been launched by police following the death of a man in his 60s. The appeal specifically looks to trace the sister of the deceased, who is believed to live in Cheshire. It follows the death of Robert Prentice on November
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Free mouth cancer screenings to be offered at Warrington Hospital
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals (WHH) is offering free mouth cancer screenings next Wednesday. This is as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month and the free screenings will take place at the Lovely Lane site. They will be offered by the
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Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply
Thousands of families across the UK are missing out on support worth an extra £2,200 a year it has been revealed. More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC. Currently, Child Benefit
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Tributes paid to John Prescott - who once had a little known job in Warrington
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's. Lord Prescott's family, who announced his death, said he had 'spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and
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Six things we noticed from a closer look at Wire's 2025 fixtures
THE fixtures are out and diaries are starting to be filled up. Warrington Wolves players, coaches and supporters alike can now plot their way through the 2025 season following the release of the full schedule of games. A maximum of 35 weeks
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REVEALED: Warrington Wolves' full 2025 fixture list
WARRINGTON Wolves’ full fixture list for the 2025 season has been revealed. It was confirmed last night that Sam Burgess’ side would start with an away game as they visit Huddersfield Giants in Round One, meaning The Wire head coach’s younger brother
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Teens, 14, sentenced for assaulting victim with ‘improvised flamethrower’ and belt
TWO teenage boys have been sentenced over an assault which involved the use of an ‘improvised flamethrower’. The pair, both aged 14 and of Warrington, cannot be named for legal reasons due to their age. They faced a charge of assault occasioning
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Delivery driver stole £28k of cereal and lied about donating it to food bank
A DELIVERY driver stole more than £28,000 worth of cereal – and then lied about donating it to a food bank. Clifford Wyatt has appeared in court after admitting taking 792 containers, each containing 22 boxes, of Aldi Wheat Bisk. But he was
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21-year-old caught performing sex act on the streets of Orford by a Ring Doorbell
A 21-YEAR-old man was caught masturbating on the streets of Orford by a Ring Doorbell. Billy Humphries could be seen with his trousers around his knees performing a sex act on the pavement. He appeared before Warrington Magistrates’ Court on
