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'Inspirational' business woman succeeds in 'heart-led' approach to the funeral industry
AN ambitious funeral director who made the brave decision to go it alone has ‘proved’ all who doubted her ‘wrong’ after her business was named the third best of its kind in Warrington. ‘Helen Horne Funeral Directors’ based on Longford Street has
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Man arrested on suspicion of possessing firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
A MAN from Warrington has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm. Three other men have been charged following an investigation into threats made to occupants of an address in Blacon. At 6.59pm on Tuesday, October 4, police were
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Council pledges support to vulnerable, despite 250 per cent increase in costs
WARRINGTON Borough Council has pledged its full support to the most vulnerable in the town, despite facing increased costs. Council spending data shows that the council is facing increased energy and fuel costs, more than 200 per cent higher than
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Twins' mother pleaded to staff: 'Don't let my baby die', Lucy Letby trial told
THE mum of a baby boy allegedly murdered by Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal unit nurse Lucy Letby told medical staff trying to resuscitate him: "Please don't let my baby die." Manchester Crown Court heard statements today (Monday, October
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'Vossy' certainly enjoyed his return to Warrington
TO many, he is seen as one of the great voices of modern rugby league. Followers of the NRL will be familiar with the unique commentary style of Andrew Voss and as the Rugby League World Cup hits English shores, he too has made the journey to England
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Busy town centre road closed following crash which left person hospitalised
ONE person has been hospitalised following a crash in the town centre this afternoon, Monday. The incident involved a black BMW and an orange Renault Clio at around 2pm on the junction of Crosfields Street and Liverpool Road. Emergency services
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Warrington anglers recording some great catches across various locations
Frank Lythgoe’s Warrington Anglers’ Association column... NEIL Plunkett ended a short holiday break at Hay-on-Wye with a productive five-hour session on our river stretch, catching six roach, six chub, and six barbel (sign of the devil or what!
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Village firework display is set to be the most spectacular yet after £1k donation
THIS year’s Lymm Fireworks Display is set to be the most spectacular yet. The display has been a popular annual event in the village for more than 20 years and it usually attracts around 900 people. Cube Homes, a housebuilder behind the new
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MP welcomes steps to catch those behind his constituents’ biggest bugbear
ONE of Warrington’s MPs has welcomed steps being taken to address what he says is his constituents’ biggest bugbear. Andy Carter says the issue raised with him the most by residents is that of fly-tipping in the borough and ways to clamp down on
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Jack Savoretti announces Delamere date with Forest Live 2023
SINGER-SONGWRITER Jack Savoretti is the first artist to announce dates as part of Forest Live 2023, appearing at Delamere Forest in Cheshire on Saturday, June 17. The festival, which uses live music to introduce forests and green spaces to new
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Waterloo Road teaser reveals when fans can expect new series with Warrington star
Waterloo Road is set to return to our screens and the show has released a short teaser video with fans being given an insight into when they can expect the new series to start. In a joint Instagram post, the official Waterloo Road and BBC iPlayer
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Hundreds of Cheshire Police officers take fight to criminals in clampdown
POLICE across Cheshire and Merseyside took to the streets as a show of strength against cross-county criminals. More than 200 officers were deployed at an event in Widnes on Monday, October 17, as a 'show of strength' by the constabularies.
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Footage of alleged panther that is prowling Warrington by night
FOOTAGE has emerged of an alleged panther that has been stalking the streets of Warrington over the past few weeks. Last week it was reported that a large cat - being suggested as 'a panther' - was sighted in Padgate, on the way to Fearnhead, on
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Warrington Wolves' World Cup heroes - Gerry Helme
GERRY Helme was the first player to represent Warrington Rugby League Club in the World Cup. He starred in Great Britain's first World Cup game, a 28-13 win against Australia in Lyon, France, on October 31, 1954. The scrum half went on to appear
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Watch the moment a giant 13ft puppet passes through town centre
DID you spot this giant 13ft puppet in the town centre this weekend? Eko, a sea giant puppet, came to Warrington as part of the town’s Rugby League World Cup celebrations. The giant puppet was part of a large-scale outdoor performance by Autin
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Jeremy Hunt to water down energy support as price guarantee set to end in months
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that he will be withdrawing the universal energy price guarantee in April. The energy price guarantee, which meant the typical UK household would pay no more than £2,500 per year on energy, was initially announced
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Hairy Biker gives health update amid cancer battle
HAIRY Biker Dave Myers has praised his co-star Si King as he gave an update on his cancer battle. Dave said he was ‘doing alright’ when talking to BBC Radio Cumbria. “I’ve had quite a lot of chemotherapy now, but it’s working,” said Dave. “
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All the key dates we currently know for Wire's 2023 season
WHILE attention now switches towards the Rugby League World Cup, preparations for a new season of Super League will continue to bubble away. Warrington Wolves will return to pre-season training next month and a number of key dates for the 2023
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Ofsted praise Orford school where teachers and 'proud and happy' to work
OFSTED representatives have praised an Orford school where teachers are proud and happy to work. Beamont Collegiate Academy was graded as ‘good’ by Ofsted after a two-day visit, maintaining its previous rating. In their report, inspectors noted
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Longford is prepared for the coldest season of the year with 'Winter Ready' event
AS WINTER sweeps in and brings the cold dark nights with it, many who already are facing the full effects of the financial crisis will be dreading what the season is yet to bring. And with the added new occurrence of Covid spiking at this time
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Warrington theatre group to perform Christmas classic 'Elf'
A MUSICAL adaptation of beloved Christmas classic ‘Elf’ is being brought to the stage by Warrington based theatre group ‘Centenary Theatre Company’. The tale follows Buddy, who accidentally crawls into Santa’s sack of gifts as a child and is magically
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Driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after 'lengthy motorway chase'
A VAN driver was arrested following a reported police chase on the motorway network last night, Sunday. Officers from Cheshire Police’s Roads and Crime Unit stopped and seized a cloned van at Lymm services on the M6. It is reported that a second
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Long delays on M6 Thelwall Viaduct after earlier accident
THERE are delays on the M6 southbound this morning, Monday, following an earlier accident. Although the carriageway has re-opened, there is still slow traffic between junction 21a for the Croft Interchange and junction 21 for Woolston. Traffic
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Unilever plans pass first test - demolition work planned for November
WARRINGTON'S Unilever site looks set for demolition, as the submitted application to begin work has passed the first test. The site has stood in Warrington since the 1890s, and was in use until 2020. Since then, the site has remained disused
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Outdoor expansion plan approved a popular Stockton Heath bar
A POPULAR Stockton Heath bar is set for a new expansion. A new outdoor seating area will be built outside the front of Corks Out on London Road after plans were agreed by Warrington Borough Council. It will be made out of reclaimed brick to
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Man, 62, assaulted two people in 'unprovoked attack' while armed with hammer
A 62-YEAR-old man who ‘attacked’ two people while armed with a hammer has walked free from court. William Keenan, of Manley Gardens, Bewsey, was found guilty of two counts of assault and possessing an offensive weapon. He appeared before Warrington
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Plans for homes on grass paddock at equestrian centre are pulled
PLANS which were submitted to the council seeking permission for a residential development on a grass paddock have been withdrawn. Proposals sought outline planning permission for a development at the Bold Heath Equestrian Centre site, on Warrington
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Peta Hiku on being back at the HJ and whether he would return to Wire
SUNDAY evening was certainly a special one for Peta Hiku. Five years ago, he regularly lit up The Halliwell Jones Stadium during a regrettably short but very sweet spell with Warrington Wolves. In what was a difficult 2017 season – then-head