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Penketh landscapers win international environmental award
A LANDSCAPING company in Penketh has been selected as the winner of an international environmental business award. The International Green Apple Environment Award has been awarded to EDR Landscape Management Solutions Ltd., beating around 500 other
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Robbie Coltrane, actor best known for his role in Harry Potter and Cracker dies
Robbie Coltrane, the actor best known for his role as Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies has died aged 72. The Scottish-born actor and comic was known for being a boisterous and decidedly eccentric Scotsman. He started his career in comedy
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How PNG Kumuls have spent first week in Warrington preparing for Rugby League World Cup
IT has been quite a week for the Papua New Guinea men's squad after arriving in Warrington to make their final preparations for the Rugby League World Cup. Warrington is playing host to the Kumuls for the entirety of their tournament and they
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What George Williams is saying ahead of England's World Cup opener
GEORGE Williams has urged his England teammates to play the game rather than the occasion when they open their Rugby League World Cup campaign tomorrow. Shaun Wane’s side face Samoa on Saturday afternoon to kick off a five-week festival of rugby
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Foodbank's plea for candles and hot water bottles amid 'worst ever' winter
WARRINGTON Foodbank has sparked a campaign to help the most vulnerable keep warm during the winter months. The 'Winter Warmer' campaign asks for donations of items such as candles, blankets, and hot water bottles in order to combat rising energy
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Western Link funding shortfall brings ‘big question mark’ over local plan
WARRINGTON South Tory MP Andy Carter has urged inspectors to reject the Labour-run council’s proposed local plan. The plan aims to ‘drive forward growth and development’ and help deliver the homes, jobs, transport infrastructure and community facilities
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Wagon crashes into wall on Dallam Lane and driver taken to hospital
A WAGON has crashed into a wall on a car park after the driver suffered a 'medical episode' near Warrington Hospital. Cheshire Police confirmed that an incident took place on a car park on Dallam Lane, at around 2pm this afternoon. A Cheshire
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Young people in Warrington more worried about Covid than any other age group
YOUNGER people are the most worried about the outbreak of Covid and flu this winter, research shows. A study has indicated that those aged 16-34 are 'far more' fearful about a new outbreak in winter than older people. The data suggested that
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Key points made by Liz Truss as she announces another U-turn
Liz Truss announced a U-turn on her mini-budget at a press conference this afternoon. The move came hours after the Prime Minister sacked the Chancellor who delivered the mini-budget weeks prior. Kwasi Kwarteng has been replaced by former foreign
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Investigation into ‘appalling stench’ is ongoing
AN investigation into an ‘appalling stench’ coming from a wastewater treatment works site in Sankey Bridges is ongoing as the council and United Utilities work towards a ‘long-term solution’. Residents have raised concerns over the smell coming
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Police warn of 'distraction thefts' at ATMS which may have taken place in Warrington
POLICE are urging the public to be vigilant following distraction thefts at ATMs - which may have taken place in Warrington. The offences involve a man approaching a person using the cash machine from behind and engaging in conversation. The
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New Zealand and Lebanon name teams for World Cup clash in Warrington
NEW Zealand and Lebanon have named their teams that will take the field at The Halliwell Jones Stadium against Lebanon on Sunday. The Kiwis have included former Warrington Wolves centre Peta Hiku in their starting side for the Rugby League World
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Pedestrian crossing could be installed on busy road following concerns for safety of children
A PEDESTRIAN crossing could be installed on a busy road in Penketh following concerns for the safety of children. This comes after Warrington Borough Council received reports from a number of residents about their worries for the safety of pedestrians
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Liz Truss to hold press conference today amid U-turn calls
Prime Minister Liz Truss is to hold a press conference later today, Downing Street has said. Pressure has been mounting on the Prime Minister to scrap parts of her mini-budget in the days to come, amid calls for Ms Truss to reassure markets and
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Chester Zoo first in UK to breed world's largest chameleon
CHESTER Zoo's reptile experts have become the first in the UK to successfully breed the world's largest chameleon. Staff at the conservation zoo believe it to be the first time ever that the rare Parson’s chameleon has hatched in a UK zoo – according
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Mum goes viral for taking heating control panel to work to stop children turning it up
A mum from Yorkshire has gone viral after keeping her heating control panel ‘captive’ and taking it to work to prevent her children from changing the settings while she is away. As the cost-of-living crisis takes hold of homeowners heading towards
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IN PICTURES: Wire academy talents train with Kumuls
SOME of Warrington Wolves’ academy players got the chance to train alongside world-class stars yesterday. As part of their preparations for the Rugby League World Cup, Papua New Guinea invited players from the club’s Development Academy partnership
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Bewsey gym raises more than £3k to support children's hospice
A BEWSEY gym has raised more than £3,000 to support a children’s hospice. BodySculpt staff and members took on a number of running and fitness challenges, barbeques and bake sales to raise funds to support seriously ill children and their families
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Delays on M62 after concerns for safety of 'man on bridge'
THERE were delays on the M62 last night, Thursday, as police were called to reports of concern for safety of a man on a motorway bridge. Officers received a report of a man on a motorway bridge at the bottom of Windy Arbour, at junction six.
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Popular Stockton Heath restaurant for sale two weeks after shock closure
A POPULAR Stockton Heath restaurant is up for sale just two weeks after it announced its shock closure. Terrace Bistro, on London Road, was opened in 2019 by former Priestley College student Marc Smith. It proved a hit in the village and even
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Staff from Warrington firm raise £1k to support children with cancer
STAFF from Amazon Warrington have made a £1,000 donation to support those with childhood cancer. Now in its sixth year, the Amazon Goes Gold for Kids with Cancer campaign raises funds and awareness for organisations working to increase survival
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First look at the magical Harry Potter experience just down the road from Warrington
HAVE your wands at the ready as the wizarding world arrives just down the road from Warrington. If you’re after a magical experience this autumn, then you’re in luck as the Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience returns to Arley Hall and Gardens
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Meet the hairdresser giving customers a new-found confidence in her “salon with a view”
WARRINGTON is full of hair and beauty salons transforming, treating and pampering their customers so they shine from head to toe with a new-found confidence. Our new feature – Meet The Salon Owner – gives business owners and managers the chance
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'Injuries a big problem but we have to keep digging in,' says Town boss
INJURIES are starting to pile up at Warrington Town – and manager Mark Beesley says the situation is unlikely to improve any time soon. With two tricky away games coming up, however, he says his side must ‘keep digging in’ as they look to rebound
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'No regrets' says Wire legend Mike Nicholas as he reflects on 50 years in Warrington
AS he reflects on 50 years since his Warrington Wolves debut, Mike Nicholas MBE says he has no regrets with how his life has panned out. Nicko has never looked back since leaving Welsh rugby union club Aberavon and his oil refinery chief safety
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Reports sent of panther spotted near Padgate Station
A PANTHER was reportedly spotted in Padgate this week. On Tuesday, October 11, a mum was driving home to Latchford through Padgate, and reportedly sighted the wild animal. Julie Murphy was driving home with her daughter, Lois, when she believes
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New apartment block changing the face of major Warrington road
A new apartment block changing the face of a major junction in Warrington. Chevys Sports Bar, in Padgate, was demolished in summer last year in order to make way for 30 flats. And pictures from the site show that the building is now rapidly
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Well-known developer wants to build 161 homes on green fields in Warrington
MORE than 150 homes could be built on green belt land in north Warrington. Manchester-based Bellway Homes has its sights set on land off Golborne Road in Winwick. An early bid to Warrington Borough Council says it wants to build 161 homes and