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Warrington goes 'Mog mad' for Sainsbury's Christmas toy
IT'S this year's Christmas must-have and shops in the town are already struggling to cope with demand. The two Sainsbury's stores in the town have been inundated with calls as parents try to track down cuddly cat Mog, the star of the supermarket's
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Cenotaph memories: Tales behind the town's heroes
A NUMBER of readers have been getting in touch with their stories behind the heroes remembered on Warrington's war memorial. The Warrington Guardian appealed for information after reporting on improvements to Bridge Foot cenotaph and we have been flooded
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Wanted man arrested in Birchwood following disturbance at dentists over dental work
A WANTED man has been tracked down by Cheshire Police after officers were called out to investigate a disturbance at Birchwood Dental Practice today, Wednesday. Police had received reports at 10.50am of a man who was alleged to have been acting
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Volunteers return to Grey Mist Mere
VOLUNTEERS returned to Grey Mist Mere again on Saturday when, despite the miserable weather, they tidied the paths and access. There is still more weed to remove if we are to remain on course for dye treatment in March, so keep an eye out for further
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Glazebury solar farm plans - to be decided by Wigan Council
A GLAZEBURY resident is raising awareness about a 32-acre solar farm which he feels would be an overdevelopment on green belt land.Applicant Earthworm Energy wants to build ground mounted solar panels for electricity production and substation buildings
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Culcheth officers turn Scout hut into 'community base' after police overhaul
CULCHETH police are using a Scout hut as their base of operations in the village following an overhaul of how officers work.Since July, officers and CSOs have been told to begin and end their shifts in Warrington town centre despite concerns being raised
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Woman claims father-in-law's lifespan shortened by living in care home
A WOMAN whose mother and father-in-law spent eight months living in Thelwall Grange Nursing Home claims living in the home ‘shortened their life spans’. Her mother and father-in-law were admitted to the Weaste Lane care home in 2005 for emergency
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Quantity of steroids seized after police raid warehouse in Burtonwood
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of the supply of steroids after police raided a warehouse unit in Burtonwood yesterday, Tuesday. The 26-year-old was detained after officers executed the warrant at 10.40am on Phipps Lane. A quantity of
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TUSC announces candidate for controversial by-election
THE Trade Union and Socialist Coalition has announced a candidate for the Poulton-with-Fearnhead Parish Council by-election. The controversial by-election, which was triggered by the resignation of Cllr Ian Johnson, comes at a cost of £6,000 even
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LifeTime host coffee morning in aid of Stroke Association
MEMBERS of LifeTime hosted a coffee morning in aid of World Stroke Week.The aim of the event was to raised awareness of the work of the Stroke Association with support workers on hand to dish out advice.Members were invited to have their blood pressure
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Owner of new upcycling business says opening is dream come true
A NEW shop owner says opening her own business has been a dream come true after being flooded with orders for her unique upcycled furniture. Julie Ann Voce opened Then and Now on Bruche Heath Gardens in Padgate just over a week ago but says the response
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DVD review: Ted 2
Ted 2 (15)COURTROOMS and comedy do not normally mix but Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane gives it a good go in Ted 2.The sequel to the 2012 film, about a stoner teddy bear who comes to life after a wish comes true, sees Ted hauled in front of the courts
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Toy appeal for disadvantaged children launched
AN APPEAL for Christmas presents for terminally ill, disabled and disadvantaged children is now underway. Smart Storage’s annual Christmas Toy Appeal is now ongoing, with the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust near Lymm being this year’s beneficiaries
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Blu-ray review: Nosferatu
HORROR classic Nosferatu creeps its way on to Blu-ray on Monday.F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent film, now approaching a century old, has been remastered by the British Film Institute for a new generation.And although belonging to another era and obviously showing
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Lucky escape for horse as tree falls on stable during strong winds
FIREFIGHTERS were called after a large tree fell onto a horse stable last night during strong winds. Forecasters warned gusts of up to 70mph could sweep the region from 4pm yesterday to 2am this morning, Wednesday. Crews arrived at the farm
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Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to cinemas to celebrate 40th anniversary
THE Rocky Horror Picture Show is coming back to the big screen as part of the iconic film's 40th anniversary.Richard O’Brien’s sinfully twisted salute to horror, sci-fi, B-movies and rock music, starring former Lymm High School pupil Tim Curry, will be
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University Technical College labelled the 'future of education' by Lord Baker on site visit
LORD Kenneth Baker labelled Warrington’s new University Technical College the ‘future of education’ on a visit to the Dallam Lane construction site yesterday. Building work on the £10m University Technical College is well underway and on Tuesday
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Floodlit league up and running on Bank Park artificial greens
RESULTS from week two of the inaugural Bank Park Winter Bowls League, with matches played under floodlight on the artificial greens. Section A: Gragghorns 69 Seven Plus One 63: J Green 10 P Arnold 21, P Garrett 21 M Bacon 11, R Nevins 21 D
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Game review: Call of Duty Black Ops III
COVERT military action, secret Government plots to overthrow dictators, conspiracies and redacted documents.There are a lot of things you might think of when you hear the word 'black ops' but probably not robots and super-soldiers.The immensely popular
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Twitter campaign highlights council services
A TWITTER campaign running today looks to highlight the services Warrington Borough Council provides. Our Day is a national campaign showing what happens in councils during a 24 hour period. The council’s Twitter account will be using #ourday
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Lingard part of England squad at Wembley
JESSE Lingard was part of an England squad that welcomed France at Wembley last night in an emotional friendly fixture. The Manchester United forward, who grew up in Longford, will have to wait for his first taste of senior international football
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Santa set for town centre sleigh ride before opening grotto
FATHER Christmas will ride through the town centre on his sleigh this weekend before opening his grotto on Warrington Market. Santa will be journeying through the town centre at 11am on Saturday November 21, making a stop at Market Gate before
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Dog owner reunited with pet who was stolen by thieves
A DOG owner has been reunited with his beloved pet after she was stolen during a break-in at his home in Croft.Ray Malkin, of Dam Lane, made a heartfelt plea last month to the public to help track down a two-and-a-half-year-old Jack Russell named Bonney.The
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Hospital ward to be used as model for patient rehabilitation
A WARRINGTON Hospital ward is being used as a model for rehabilitating patients who are medically fit but not yet ready to go home. The short term assessment and rehabilitation (STAR) ward consists of 25 beds for patients who are medically ready
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READER OFFER: Fitness classes help Padgate woman to drop seven stone
A WOMAN who lost seven stone with the help of Zumba, aerobics and step aerobics classes has urged people to get active and get in shape. Emma Needham has been attending fitness classes at Woolston Neighbourhood Hub for around nine months and has
