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NHS trust scores 99 per cent patient satisfaction rating
BRIDGEWATER Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has achieved a 99 per cent patient satisfaction rate among Warrington residents. The trust, which provides more than 35 community health services in the town and other parts of the north west
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Charities call for Christmas events as one in three elderly residents affected by loneliness
WITH one in three elderly people in Warrington affected by loneliness, two charities are calling on residents to organise Christmas Day events. Loneliness affects 34 per cent of elderly people in the town and Friends of the Elderly and Community
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DVD review: Ant-Man
Ant-Man (12)THE climax of recent Marvel films are known for being quite a spectacle.In Age of Ultron, the Avengers battle a robotic supervillain as he rips an entire city out of the ground in a bid to make humans extinct.The finale of Guardians of the
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CD review: Kylie Christmas
Kylie ChristmasIT’S that most wonderful time of the year – when various artists decide that they are going to release a Christmas album.This year it is Kylie's turn and I have to admit, while not being her biggest fan, I was very impressed by this offering
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'Role model' hospital student secures scholarship
A 'ROLE model' student has won a scholarship after learning to become an operating department practitioner on placements at Warrington Hospital. Lauren Monaghan has secured a scholarship after learning under the tutelage of staff at Warrington
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Lib Dem leader criticised for suggesting council director should get bonus during 'light-hearted remark'
AN executive member has 'rejected a call' from the Liberal Democrat leader suggesting a top council finance director should be paid a bonus.Lynton Green, the council's director of finance and information services, was honoured for his work in November
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Cinema review: By The Sea
By The Sea (15) Director: Angelina Jolie Pitt. Starring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Pitt, Melanie Laurent, Melvil Poupaud ACHINGLY cool style casts a disdainful glance at substance in Angelina Jolie Pitt's languorous examination of marital
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Davos to headline house music night at The Apartment
THREE years ago a homeless man walked into a house party in Leeds with a keyboard under his arm and played a medley of house classics to the revellers there. The video of his performance went instantly viral and is now the stuff of legend.That man was
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Chester Road reopened after motorbike crash causes two-way closure
CHESTER Road was closed in both directions this afternoon after a collision between a motorbike and a car. Police were called to a collision between a Suzuki motorcycle and a Renault Scenic on the A56 close to the Toast Rack Bridge, between Hobb
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Girls stay second with boggy Boggart show
WARRINGTON Athletics Club runners were in action on Saturday, competing in the third meeting of the season of the Manchester Area Cross Country League. Due to poor weather earlier in the week, the course had to be altered from the normal course
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Old WA1 club in Legh Street reopens as late night cocktail bar
THE former WA1 building has been transformed into a cocktail bar and late night club in time for the party season.Ian Fitzsimons have opened up the Auction Rooms in Legh Street after spotting a gap in the market while working security in the Cultural
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Residents shed 161 stone through fitness course
AN INTENSIVE 12-week rugby-themed fitness course has seen a group of residents shed 161 stone. Residents have been taking part in Warrington Wolves’ and Livewire’s Fit to Tackle programme, which aims to improve the health of people who don’t usually
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Council chiefs to analyse potential threats to affordable homes in town after motion backed
COUNCILLORS have unanimously backed calls to analyse the potential threats to those seeking affordable homes if Parliament passes the Housing and Planning Bill. Executive member for public health and wellbeing Cllr Maureen McLaughlin proposed a
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Birrell takes heart from World silver Down Under
NIKI Birrell was part of a crew that won Great Britain’s first medal at the Para World Sailing Championships, taking silver in the SKUD class. The five-time champion, who battled problems with equipment throughout the regatta in Melbourne, trailed
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Eastenders star donates to toy appeal with 15-year-old volunteer sorting gifts
EASTENDERS star Dean Gaffney has given toys to a Christmas appeal, while a 15-year-old has been volunteering to sort donations. The 37-year-old soap star donated several toys to Smart Storage’s Christmas toy appeal, with one young resident working
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The lowdown on Warrington music with Lee Harman
Weekend columnist Lee Harman has been championing the Warrington music scene for almost three years.In his last column of 2015, the former Woolston High School shares his experiences of working with the Roughneck Riot and his hopes for the return of Warrington
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54-year-old will not face action over death by dangerous driving allegation following Orford crash
A 54-YEAR-OLD man who was arrested after a man died following a collision in Orford in August will face no further action over the death. Police were called to the scene on Hallfields Road shortly after midnight on August 10 and Steve Donoghue,
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Town Hall chiefs debate congestion issues 'blighting' lives of motorists
LIBERAL Democrat members have accused Labour of ignoring congestion issues 'blighting' the lives of Warrington motorists. At Monday's full council meeting Cllr Brian Axcell (LD – Appleton) proposed a motion calling for the executive board to give
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Cockhedge Centre adopts number plate recognition parking system
COCKHEDGE Shopping Centre has adopted a number plate recognition system following a parking overhaul. The shopping centre has made a number of changes to its parking system, including introducing cameras that monitor shoppers as they enter and
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Man of Steel Awards celebrate best of town's rugby league community
THE WARRINGTON Man of Steel Awards have been held to celebrate individuals who have given their time to rugby league in the town. Amateur and junior rugby league players and dedicated volunteers were celebrated in an awards ceremony at the Halliwell
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Fire's Farrelly wins bout of the evening
PHOENIX Fire held their third home event of the season to a capacity crowd at Eagle Sports and Social Club on Thursday. The crowd enjoyed 13 contests and two skills bouts with 14 of them featuring Phoenix Boxers. Youth Welterweights George
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Waitrose has 'no plans' to take over town's Morrisons store
WAITROSE has confirmed it has 'no plans' to take over the town's Morrisons store.Rumours have been circulating among residents over the possibility of a move in the future at the site, on Greenalls Avenue.But a Waitrose spokesman has dismissed the claims.Back
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Bleak Christmas at Betfred
COULD you please tell me why your post about Betfred (Warrington Guardian online, November 27) is headlined about the jobs Betfred is saving and not the 100s of jobs that these hard working men and women are losing? A lot of people who worked at
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How do we stop irresponsible dog walkers?
I AM a regular walker along West Avenue in Stockton Heath and have learnt to be careful about where I put my feet to avoid dog mess, especially when the pavements are covered in leaves that the council just ignores. Today I have walked along the
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Bray and Halford inspire Lymm win
Burnage 10 Lymm 40 LYMM consolidated their mid-table position in National League Three North with a win at Burnage on Saturday. Rob Makin and Callum Harris made their first-team bows, meaning seven of last season's under 18s team have now featured
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Congestion through town after motorway crash
HEAVY congestion is being reported on the M62 in Warrington following a crash this morning, Tuesday. One lane has been closed eastbound between junction nine at Winwick and junction 10 for the M6 following the accident around 7.30am. Congestion
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The Warrington Guardian advent calendar - door eight
YOU better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling you why. Because we have another surprise for you behind door eight of our advent calendar. And today it's free entry for life for the English Half Marathon courtesy of
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M6 overnight closures take place around Lymm this week
DRIVERS using the M6 through Cheshire are being reminded overnight carriageway closures start tonight, Tuesday. Narrowed lanes and a 50mph speed limit are being introduced as part of a £14.5 million improvement programme. The project, which
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Soldier receives medal for helping to tackle Ebola virus
A SOLDIER who helped tackle the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone has received a medal for his service. Private Nick Clifford spent three months tackling the disease in West Africa earlier this year as part of Operation Gritlock. The 24-year-old,
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Teen who overdosed on painkillers didn't intend to take own life
THE coroner has ruled that a teenager who died after overdosing on painkillers did not intend to take his own life. Michael Carter was found dead by his grandfather at their home in Penketh on May 2 having taking a large amount of dihydrocodeine
