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Reid: We will give it our all to be in next round of FA Trophy
WARRINGTON Town are bidding to pull off another shock this Saturday. Conference North Division side AFC Fylde visit Cantilever Park in the FA Trophy third qualifying round, kick off 3pm, and Shaun Reid’s team will take to the field in buoyant mood
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Latchford bridal shop owner wins national award for best bridal range
A BRIDAL boutique owner from Latchford has scooped a coveted national award just days after the store's first year anniversary. Rebecca Lord-Lyon, owner of Edith and Winston bridal wear in Knutsford, is celebrating success after winning the ‘best bridal
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Parking woes
COCK-up-hedge parking – what’s going on? There are no barriers, no new signs on the entrance, and only a sheet stuck to the doors going into the Cockhedge Centre. It’s only by chance I went past the machine, and realised that I had to pay,
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Thank you all
I WRITE this letter to thank staff on ward A7 of Warrington Hospital for their magnificent care of my recently deceased father-in-law. The care that was given by all the staff on the ward was wonderful, he was cared for in his last days of life
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Four teens accused of burning down former Mr Smith's set to appear in crown court
THE court case of four teenagers accused of burning down the former Mr Smith's building will now be heard in crown court. Up until today, Wednesday, all four teens had appeared in youth court as they were under the age of 18. But the court
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Planning chiefs defer decision on solar farm within Warrington and Halton
WARRINGTON'S planning chiefs have gone against a recommendation to approve blueprints for the construction of a solar farm and power plant in Widnes.The development management committee deferred a decision on the former Johnson's Lane landfill site, which
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'ISIS presents immediate danger' – MPs voice concerns ahead of potential vote on Syria bombing
PRESSURE is mounting on both MPs in the town to reveal how they intend to vote if a debate on bombing in Syria is brought before Parliament. It is believed that the matter could be put to MPs in the House of Commons imminently and, if voted for
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Woman 'pressured' into taking four mobile phones into Risley Prison for ex-partner, court heard
A 34-YEAR-OLD woman was 'pressured' into taking four mobile phones with a total value of around £2000 into Risley Prison for her ex-partner, a court heard. Karen Ball, from Greater Manchester, appeared at Warrington Crown Court on Tuesday after
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Cinema review: Black Mass
BLACK MASS (15, 123 mins) Thriller/Drama/Action. Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kevin Bacon, Peter Sarsgaard, Jesse Plemons, Rory Cochrane, W Earl Brown, David Harbour, Adam Scott, Corey Stoll, Julianne Nicholson. Director: Scott
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YOUR REACTIONS: Signing of Ryan Bailey splits opinion of Warrington Wolves supporters
WARRINGTON Wolves new boy Ryan Bailey is a player who has always divided opinion. While the former Leeds Rhinos and Great Britain prop's approach to playing the game on the line - often crossing it and getting under the skin of opponents as well
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Courageous firefighter reveals cancer battle in the hope of helping others
A TRAINEE firefighter has bravely revealed the difficult journey he faced as he embarked on the most difficult challenge of his life to beat cancer. Jack Cooper was diagnosed with testicular cancer on his girlfriend's birthday on July 16 – just
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Last minute plea after 5000 leaflets for Winter Festival sent out with wrong venue on
CHILDREN'S hopes of seeing Father Christmas on Saturday are in jeopardy after 5000 event leaflets were sent out with the wrong venue on. Jane Henshaw has been busy organising the third Winter Festival which has been held at Warrington Collegiate
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Padgate mum-of-two praises firm for repairing 'dangerous' garden free of charge
A MUM-OF-TWO from Padgate has thanked generous staff at a maintenance firm for rescuing her deteriorating garden free of charge. Anne Nunn, 33, of Vulcan Close, was left helpless after being unable to find anyone to repair her 'dangerous' garden
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Warrington Civic Society backs heritage to provide economic and wellbeing boost
WARRINGTON Civic Society is confident that heritage can deliver an economic and wellbeing boost for the town.The group has praised organisers following Saturday's Heritage Matters conference at Warrington Museum and Gallery.John Shipley, who has led the
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Council pledges commitment to tackling homelessness
EMERGENCY procedures are in place to help people off the streets and into accommodation and support services during the winter months. These are the words of senior figures in the council who have spoken out to reassure the public in the wake of
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Warrington Rowing Club successes at Autumn Head in Northwich
WARRINGTON Rowing Club crews competed at the Autumn Head hosted by Northwich Rowing Club. Despite some challenging weather conditions which led to events being cancelled the club had a number of successes. The masters D coxed four of Adam Lumley
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Hook and Jab's Mike McKay tackles Wales' Kody Davies for GB title
HOOK and Jab boxer Mike McKay, who has been selected to be part of the England squad, has accepted a last-minute call-up to compete in the Great Britain Championships. The 28-year-old heavyweight will square up with Wales’ Kody Davies at the English
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READER OFFER: Woman who couldn't swim until aged 40 targets triathlon
A WOMAN who couldn’t swim until she was 40 is now aiming to complete a triathlon. Farina Cahm only took her first steps into the pool late in 2014 but now she is ploughing through the lengths at Orford Jubilee Hub and is lining up a triathlon to
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Labour's Nick Bent calls on Chancellor to protect police funding in face of terror threat
LABOUR'S Nick Bent is pressing Chancellor George Osborne not to cut police funding when he delivers his Autumn Statement today, Wednesday, amid 'unprecedented' security threats to the country. The Warrington South Labour spokesman has joined calls
