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UNVEILED: Warrington Wolves go back to the future with 2016 kits
WARRINGTON Wolves are honouring the club's past and heralding a bright future in the modern-looking new kits for 2016, unveiled this evening. With The Wire entering their 140th year, seven triangles representing the club's 'founding fathers
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Warrington woman leading England Golf drive
A WARRINGTON woman is leading the drive to get more people in the town into golf after landing a role with the sport’s governing body. Alison Lysons, who lives in the town with partner Patrick, is one of England Gold’s new development officers.
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Care home's oldest resident celebrates 101st birthday to sounds of American singer
A CARE home's oldest resident celebrated her 101st birthday to the sounds of American singer John Denver last Wednesday.Marie Johnson was treated to a party with family, including daughter Pamela, staff and residents last Wednesday at Gainsborough House
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WATCH: Former Wolves man Gareth O'Brien appears in charity music video
FANCY a sing-a-long? Former Warrington Wolves player Gareth O'Brien appears in a charity music video raising awareness of a rare condition that affects the development of the brain. The local lad appears singing along to I Want You Back to
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Sikhs unite at Latchford temple for 'Black Diwali' following troubles in India
SIKHS across the town joined in unity at Warrington Guru Nanak Gurdwara to celebrate Diwali – but opted against setting off fireworks due to ongoing troubles in India. Diwali, which is known as the festival of lights, coincides with Sikh festival
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Pet store appeals for dog coats to help homeless animals this Christmas
A PET store has launched a Christmas charity campaign to support homeless dogs across the UK during the festive period. Working with the charity, ‘Give a dog a coat’, Pets Corner is urging customers to donate dog coats throughout November and December
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Peace poppy
IN reply to A Edwards (Warrington Guardian, November 5) I believe anyone of whatever political persuasion can and in my opinion should ‘always’ remember the many who have sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we now enjoy. Even though the constant
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Police release CCTV following report of missing bike at Warrington Central Station
OFFICERS have issued CCTV of a man wanted in connection with a missing bike. British Transport Police officers are looking to trace a man they think can help with their enquiries after a bike was taken from Warrington Central Station. The
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'Expensive, outdated and isolated' tax office to close
WARRINGTON’s tax office will be closing as HM Revenue and Customs looks to shut what it calls ‘expensive, isolated and outdated’ offices. HMRC’s office at Mersey Bank House on Barbauld Street will close in 2018 as the organisations presses on with
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Town centre pubs recognised for making Warrington a safer night out
FOUR town centre bars have been recognised for their commitment to making Warrington a safer place to go for a night out. The pubs are the first in the town centre to receive Cheshire Police’s ArcAngel accreditation, which highlights that they
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Drone club takes off at Beamont Collegiate Academy
A NEW club giving pupils at Beamont Collegiate Academy (BCA) the chance to fly drones is taking off.As part of its vision to lead the way in technology and engineering, BCA is now teaching students how to fly the state-of-the-art objects.Director of science
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Padgate paedophile found with more than 2,700 indecent images was a 'loner', court heard
A 'DISTURBED' Padgate paedophile who used to secretly film youngsters and had 2,789 indecent photos of children in his possession has been jailed. Keir Fleming, of Mullion Grove, appeared at Warrington Crown Court last Friday after pleading guilty
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UPDATED, TEAM NEWS: England need to take advantage of Hill
ENGLAND will need to take advantage of the platform Wolves vice-captain Chris Hill helps to lay if they are to secure their first international series win since 2007. Wolves’ player of the year was magnificent in defeat as New Zealand squared the
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Carer claims 82-year-old mother left 'breathless' after being 'forced' to leave taxi
A CARER has claimed his 82-year-old mum was left 'breathless and upset' after rudely being 'forced' to leave a taxi.Eileen Trantum, who is cared for by Peter, said they got a Harry's taxi from their home in Latchford, on Charlton Street, on the morning
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Yellows get Cheshire Cup home draw
WARRINGTON Town have been drawn at home in the first round of the Cheshire Senior Cup. The Yellows will host Northwich Manchester Villa at Cantilever Park, with ties to be played on the week commencing Monday, January 11 2016.
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Snapped By You: Padgate sunset
AN anonymous reader sent in this beautiful picture of the sun setting over Padgate. Have you taken a picture locally you'd like to share? Feel free to e-mail is to Hannah Bargery at hannah.bargery@nqnw.co.uk or Gareth Dunning at gareth.dunning@
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Rylands search for under 21s manager
RYLANDS Football Club are on the hunt for an under 21s manager. Following Dave Tierney’s decision to step down, the club are now welcoming applications from any interested parties. The position is voluntary, and candidates would be required
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Top council finance director recognised for job he 'enjoys so much' at awards night
A TOP finance director at the council has been crowned as the best in the business.Finance directors from the Liverpool City region, Cheshire and north Wales were honoured at the Finance Director (FD) of the Year awards in Liverpool on Wednesday.And it
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VIDEO and cinema review: The Lady In The Van
THE LADY IN THE VAN (12A, 104 mins) Comedy/Drama. Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Roger Allam, Deborah Findlay, Frances de la Tour, Jim Broadbent, Gwen Taylor, Cecilia Noble, Dermot Crowley. Director: Nicholas Hytner. Released: November 13 (UK &
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Haunting history of The Last Post
I always find Remembrance Day services moving. But the part that gives me a lump in the throat is when the solitary bugler plays The Last Post. I think much of my emotional response can be traced back to my childhood. My paternal grandfather
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New Wolves shirt revealed tonight at Christmas light switch-on
WARRINGTON Wolves players Ashton Sims, James Laithwaite, Kevin Penny and Jack Hughes will be at the Christmas lights switch-on tonight as the club launch this season's new home and away shirts. The event starts at 6pm and includes Britain’s Got
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Pupils collect food for Warrington Food Bank in aid of Harvest
YOUNGSTERS at St Paul of the Cross Primary School in Burtonwood collected food parcels as part of the annual harvest celebration.The school on Milnthorpe Road held an assembly which parents were invited to attend as a thank you for their generosity. A
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10th Christmas toy appeal launched after record-breaking year
AFTER a record-breaking collection in 2014, Smart Storage’s annual Christmas Toy Appeal is back for a 10th year. The appeal aims to ensure that every child in Warrington gets a present at Christmas time, with last year’s donations reaching a grand
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'The Wire' steps up training regime with boost from...The Wire
WARRINGTON middleweight Nathan ‘The Wire’ Wheatley is stepping up his training regime ahead of an anticipated third professional bout early next year. The Padgate boxer remains unbeaten as a professional after a debut success against Dean Mitchell
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Club shop closes ahead of refurbishment
WARRINGTON Wolves’ club shop is now closed as refurbishment work takes place. The shop will be closed until December 3 while it is updated and modernised, with a temporary stall in Golden Square Shopping Centre open from November 13-18. From
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Day 4: Queues start early as motorists wait for M6 roadworks to complete
QUEUES through the town have started early this morning as motorists hope roadworks on the M6 will be completed on time. Commuters have been stuck in long queues of traffic since Monday after an accident near junction 20 of the M6 southbound caused
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Padgate dinner lady competes for School Chef of the Year title
A SELF-PROFESSED 'food geek' is hoping her school dinner menu will be a recipe for success at the North West School Chef of the Year. Gill Wakefield, from University Academy Warrington in Padgate, will be representing Warrington at the regional final
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Debate covering town's damning heritage ranking set to take place
RESIDENTS are being invited to attend a debate covering the town's recent damning heritage ranking. In September a study by the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) named Warrington as the worst place in the country for making the most out of its heritage
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Smith backs Westerman to reach potential at Wolves
TONY Smith is confident new signing Joe Westerman can reach his potential at Warrington Wolves. Smith coached the 25-year-old as a youngster in the England train on squad, but admits Westerman has failed to consistently hit the heights many thought
