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Kerry Katona's estranged husband appears in court on assault charge
KERRY Katona's estranged husband has appeared in court today following allegations he attacked the TV personality. George Kay, of Hollybank, Moore, is accused of assaulting the Atomic Kitten singer in the home they once shared in Crowborough, East
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Elderly residents enjoy workout after gym moves to retirement village
WARRINGTON Bootcamp has moved into new premises at a retirement village – with free membership for residents.Pensioners in their 80s and 90s have been working out at Warrington Bootcamp and Studio after they moved into their new home at Ryfields Retirement
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Shoppers in Warrington brace themselves for Black Friday
SHOPPERS in the town will be setting their alarms tonight in the hope of picking up an early bargain during Black Friday sales tomorrow. Golden Square shopping centre opens at 8am while Tesco on Winwick Road will be closing their doors at midnight
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Concerns over parking demand to be 'monitored' by councillor after M&S opens in Stockton Heath
A STOCKTON Heath councillor has vowed to continue 'monitoring' parking concerns after Marks and Spencer opens its food hall in the village next Wednesday. The shop in The Forge will open its doors at 10am to give customers the chance to see the
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Traffic warning issued ahead of Black Friday by Cheshire Police
Shoppers are warned to be patient this weekend as Cheshire Constabulary anticipates an unusually high volume of traffic on the roads. Many people are expected to take to Cheshire roads in their hunt for a bargain on Black Friday. Historically
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Nic Chatterley seals Warrington Wolverines win against FC United
WARRINGTON Wolverines came away from their visit to FC United of Manchester with a 1-0 win. The first half was mostly dominated by FC United who put constant pressure on the Wolverines, working the ball well across the pitch. The Wolverines
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Four things we learned in Burtonwood, Winwick, Westbrook, Callands this week
Record-breaking amount raised at beer festival THE organiser of the Burtonwood Beer Festival has vowed to bring back the event next year after raising thousands of pounds for worthwhile causes. It proved to be a record-breaking year after a
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Police bosses welcome funding for counter-terrorism
THE police and crime commissioner for Cheshire has welcomed the news that there will be an increase in funding for counter-terrorism. In response to the Government’s announcement on the comprehensive spending review, John Dwyer he was delighted
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Santa opens market grotto
FATHER CHRISTMAS rode through the town centre on Saturday as he opened his Warrington Market grotto.Santa took a trip through the town centre before opening Warrington Disability Partnership’s grotto – which is at the rear of Warrington Market.The grotto
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Birchwood fire cadet helps create school for Nepal students after devastating earthquake
A BIRCHWOOD fire cadet is back from a life-changing trip to Nepal where she spent time working on a new school and experiencing what life was like living in a mountain village.Poppy Noden met the children who will now benefit from the newly built school
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Wolves new boy arrives in Warrington
ANOTHER new Wolves signing has arrived in Warrington. Kurt Gidley and his family flew into Manchester Airport today, where they were met by the club’s player welfare manager Richie Mathers. The former Newcastle Knights man arrived at his new
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Resident calls for action over 'new pond' on Appleton Thorn road
A CONCERNED resident has labelled an Appleton Thorn road a 'new pond' and called for the council to take action.The road, on Thorntree Green, has been holding water but Anne Hewitson said it has continued to get worse over the past five years.She added
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David Mowat: It is key to remember our values following shocking Paris attacks
THE events that took place in Paris two weeks ago have shocked us all.These were callous, cold-blooded murders of innocent Parisians whose 'crime' was to enjoy a night out.The attackers did not care whether their victims were women or children, nor did
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VIDEO: Footage shows moment police officers smash down door during dawn raids
SIX men in their 30s were arrested this morning as part of a joint investigation by Merseyside and Cheshire Police into bank robberies across the region including in Stockton Heath. Two men from prisons in the region have also been produced to
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Heritage Hub tipped to bring residents' family 'history to life'
ACCESSIBILITY to unlock the history of prized possessions belonging to residents' ancestors will be improved if the Heritage Hub is opened in 2019. Detailed plans for the £5 million site, which will be based at the existing Warrington Library in
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Campaign launched for cycle route in Burtonwood
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to gather support for a cycle and footpath to be built from junction eight to Burtonwood via Burtonwood Road. In an open letter published online, Julie Leyland from Burtonwood, who regularly uses this route to cycle
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Cox: Being told I could die put things into perspective
ARRIVING at Wolves days after learning he wasn’t needed at home town club Hull KR did not faze Jordan Cox. The 23-year-old has a heightened sense of perspective, and understandably so after being told he may die four years earlier. “What doesn
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Arts council secretary highlights Warrington Library memories during school days ahead of planned expansion
PROPOSALS to expand the iconic Warrington Library into the town centre have been revealed today, Thursday, as the town looks to keep up with the digital 'revolution'.The move could see the site expand from Museum Street into the heart of the town centre
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£5m Heritage Hub tipped to open in 2019 – town centre library set to expand
A £5 MILLION Heritage Hub 'telling the story' of the town for generations to come could be opened in the existing Warrington Library building in 2019. LiveWire and Culture Warrington are working together to expand their offers of library and heritage
