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Warrington Wolves linked with former Leeds Rhinos prop Ryan Bailey
WARRINGTON Wolves are being linked with former Leeds Rhinos prop Ryan Bailey. Speculation has grown throughout the day that the 31-year-old, who ended last season on Castleford Tigers' books, was due to take a medical with the club today. Social
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2,714 residents registered as unemployed – 12 per cent reduction from last year
JOBSEEKERS in the town have been boosted by new figures showing a 12 per cent reduction in unemployment from this time last year.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed 2,714 residents are currently registered as unemployed and Job Centre Plus
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UPDATED: Homelessness programme set to close due to lack of funding
AN outreach programme which offered a lifeline for rough sleepers in the town has been cut. Brighter Futures, who have provided support to those living on the streets in Warrington since October 2012, have had their funding stopped by the council
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Motorists face delays after Chester Road swing bridge temporarily closed
MOTORISTS travelling past the Chester Road swing bridge in Walton face delays after it had to be closed following a mechanical fault. The bridge has reopened after engineers at the scene fixed the problem but the area is still congested. Traffic
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VIDEO and cinema review: Carol
CAROL (15, 119 mins) Romance/Drama. Rooney Mara, Cate Blanchett, Kyle Chandler, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy, Cory Michael Smith, Sadie Heim, KK Heim. Director: Todd Haynes.Released: November 27 (UK & Ireland) Love tears good people apart in
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Two bargain Burgundy wines from Lidl
Hautes-Cotes-de-Beaune 2014, £8.99, Lidl This is a classic white French Burgundy from the upper slopes of the Cotes de Beaune vineyards where the grapes produce a wine with lots of zest and freshness. The result is the sort of 12.5%, tropical
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TV show searches for mums who conceived abroad
DID you come back from your holiday with more than just a sun tan? Raw TV would like to hear from women who fell pregnant after a holiday romance whether it was two months or 20 years ago for a new TV show. The new documentary series is looking
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Labour's Nick Bent intends to stand in Appleton ward at council election
LABOUR'S Nick Bent has announced his intention to stand in the Appleton ward at May's all-out council election.The Warrington South Labour spokesman has also reaffirmed his plan to stand again in Warrington South at the 2020 General Election having narrowly
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Hill: Warrington Wolves' 2016 recruitment is just what we needed
CHRIS Hill is applauding Wolves’ recruitment drive for 2016. Warrington’s vice-captain and player of the year, who helped England conquer New Zealand with a third-Test triumph, is already ‘buzzing’ about getting into the swing of pre-season training
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Coldplay to perform at Etihad Stadium in June 2016 - tickets on sale this Friday
COLDPLAY are coming to Manchester in June as part of their first globe-trotting tour in three years.The London indie four-piece will be playing 20 stadium shows across 14 countries in Europe and Latin America for next year's A Head Full Of Dreams tour.They
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Stop (in the name of love) to celebrate 50 years of Motown at the Parr Hall
HALF a century worth of music history will be brought back to life when the Magic of Motown hits Parr Hall.The show will pay tribute to the songs which rocketed artists like the Supremes, The Four Tops, and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles to the top
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Warrington South MP awarded honorary doctorate following contribution to the north
WARRINGTON South's MP has been awarded an honorary doctorate in business administration from a leading university.London-based BPP University, which has a study centre in Manchester, recognised David Mowat for his services to public policy and to the
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Search launched to find volunteers to help rough sleepers in Warrington
A HOMELESSNESS initiative launched more than two decades ago in response to the mounting number of people living on the streets will return to the town next month. But more volunteers are needed to help those in need. Warrington Open Door At
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Body discovered in allotment in Statham
THE body of a woman discovered in an allotment in Statham is not being treated as suspicious, a police spokesman has confirmed. Police were called to the area off Star Lane at 4pm on Friday following reports of a sudden death. The body of a
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Impressive Lingard in line for reward
WARRINGTON'S Jesse Lingard looks set to be rewarded for his fine form with Manchester United. The 22-year-old forward, who grew up in Longford, is reported to be set for talks with Old Trafford chiefs over improved contract terms. His appearance
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Made in Warrington: Exhibition to explore town's industrial past
A NEW exhibition at Warrington Museum is offering visitors the chance to step back in time and explore their connection to the town's industrial past.'Made in Warrington: Steel, Stitch and Soap' will look at how the area developed rapidly as an industrial
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Pensioner conned out of hundreds of pounds by fraudster in Appleton
HUNDREDS of pounds have been stolen from a pensioner who was duped into paying for decorating work that was never completed. The elderly woman was targeted by a man three weeks ago after he approached her at home on Pewterspear Lane in Appleton
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Warrington North MP urges 10,517 unpaid carers in constituency to 'find out' about their rights
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones has encouraged the 10,517 unpaid carers in her constituency to 'find out' about their rights.As part of last Friday's Carers Rights Day, a campaign led by Carers UK, Mrs Jones urged those caring for ill or disabled loved
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Residents urged to get flu jabs to avoid 'nasty' illness spreading across town
HEALTH bosses at the council are urging anybody eligible for a free flu vaccine to 'get it now'.Residents with long-term health conditions, women who are pregnant and those aged over 65 are entitled to a free jab from their GP as they are at greater risk
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Come to Manchester! Martin Murray's team throw down the gauntlet to Arthur Abraham after split-decision defeat
MARTIN Murray believes he would have got the nod in Saturday night's world title challenge against Arthur Abraham had it not been in the German's backyard. His agent and promoter have now urged the champion to come to Manchester and settle the
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Campaign to be launched to tackle domestic abuse in Warrington
A CAMPAIGN is set to be launched to target domestic abuse in Warrington. The council is backing the Warrington White Ribbon Campaign which calls on men, women and young people to take action. People can support the campaign, which is organised
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LIVE: All the latest, breaking news from across Warrington and beyond
4:42pm CRIME: Hundreds of pounds have been stolen from a pensioner who was duped into paying for decorating work that
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Concerns raised over police degree proposals
CONCERNS have been raised by senior figures in Cheshire Police about proposal which could require all new police officers in England and Wales to have a degree level qualification to enter the service. Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer and
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VIDEO: Neonatal nurse stars in moving new advert
A NURSE who has worked on the neonatal unit at Warrington Hospital for 35 years has starred in a moving new advert in which she is reunited with dozens of babies who she brought into the world. Jill Kenyon has worked on the unit for 35 years and
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Cancer patient claims EE refused to delay bill payment
A MAN has claimed he was not allowed to delay a payment to his mobile phone provider despite being treated for testicular cancer. Culcheth resident Rob Richardson was diagnosed with testicular cancer in August and underwent surgery that meant he
