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Burnham visits triumphant councillors
“WE’RE back in business” was the message from MP Andy Burnham following Labour’s election victory in Warrington. The Shadow Secretary of State for Education wasted no time visiting triumphant councillors on the morning that the results were announced
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Train changes 'won't affect Warrington' - Government
GOVERNMENT transport chiefs say the number of trains stopping in Warrington will not reduce under planned changes to the railway system. The Government is currently analysing the new rail franchise agreements. During a debate in the
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Store-cupboard superfoods (part 2)
So hopefully with all the talk about the health benefits of eggs and butter, you managed to incorporate some of these into your Easter recipes. This week I want to rescue the reputation of another maligned staple food (a seasoning, in fact) plus
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Wine Society uncovers fantastic find
De Martino Legado Reserva Carmenere 2008, £7.95, thewinesociety.com The Wine Society was founded in 1874 and is a co-operative for wine lovers. You pay a one-off £40 for a lifetime share and can buy whatever you want. Without the need
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Woman found dead in Orford
A 32-YEAR-OLD woman was found dead at an address on Poplars Avenue on Sunday afternoon. Police attended the property at around 1.30pm and found the body. They say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
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RL bosses to visit town
EXPERTS from the rugby football league will visit Warrington later this month to assess the town ahead of deciding where games for the 2013 World Cup will be held. A group of representatives from the Rugby Football League will visit the town on May 24
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Wolves' under 20s win Salford tussle
WARRINGTON Wolves maintained their position at the top of the Valvoline Cup table after a thrilling high scoring victory over Salford City Reds at Wilderspool Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The game was end to end with both sides showing some great
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Market hosts food and drink festival
WARRINGTON Market hosts its annual food and drink festival this Saturday. There will be a wide range of stalls selling the best local produce alongside some great hot treats to eat on the day. The event promises to be a great fun day out with entertainment
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A hectic week
I have been so busy the past week or so. I've been working and I've been trying to do the work for my course. I've been busy with the dissertation proposal and I'm still struggling to come up with a catchy title. My shifts at work have changed so
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Fire at nursing home
FIREFIGHTERS have praised the quick-thinking of staff at a Great Sankey nursing home after a blaze in the building’s hair salon. Nobody was hurt during the incident at Green Park Nursing Home, Southwold Crescent, which saw flames start in a hood dryer
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INJURY UPDATE: Harrison escapes leg break
WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed that loose forward Ben Harrison did not suffer a fractured ankle in the Challenge Cup fourth round tie against Keighley Cougars on Sunday. Harrison was stretchered off after 10 minutes of yesterday's cup game, following
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Murder man in Lymm link
A MAN who stabbed an associate to death visited a girlfriend in Lymm with the body in the boot of his car. Reddish resident Mario Simpson, aged 39, pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday. He admitted killing 43-year-old
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Winwick Leisure Centre hit by burglars
WINWICK Leisure Centre was targeted twice by burglars in under a week. During the first incident on March 30 a man brazenly walked into the Myddleton Lane building while it was open at 5.45pm. He then proceeded to breeze into an office
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Diverse musical treat at concert
MUSIC from two very different composers will be showcased at the latest concert by Warrington Musical Society. The first will be Dvorák’s Mass in D, a piece originally written for the organ and a small choir in 1892 while the second piece will
