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What happened as gutsy Papua New Guinea gave Tonga a huge scare
WARRINGTON based Papua New Guinea gave tournament dark horses Tonga a mighty fright in the Rugby League World Cup's best game so far on Tuesday night. The gutsy Kumuls paid the price for not making the most of their chances when they conceded a
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'Spirit and togetherness' earns Town back-to-back wins - report and reaction
MARK Beesley hailed the togetherness of his Warrington Town side as they secured back-to-back victories and clean sheets on Tuesday evening. Despite having to play the final quarter of the game with 10 men following Mitch Duggan’s sending-off,
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'Flat and lethargic' Rylands are held at home - report and reaction
A "FLAT and lethargic" Warrington Rylands were prevented from scoring for the first time in a league game since the opening day on Tuesday evening. In a largely forgettable affair with little goalmouth action, Atherton Collieries left Gorsey Lane
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‘Overwhelming’ opposition to low traffic neighbourhood scheme
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter is calling for the Westy low traffic neighbourhood scheme to be scrapped following feedback from more than 900 households in the area affected. Mr Carter wrote to every household in Latchford East earlier this year
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Exhibition shines light on the faces that started Women's Rugby League
It all began in 1988 for former lionesses Angela Potter and Bernie Mills when Crosfields beat Halifax in the first ever women’s rugby league Challenge Cup. The two Warrington-born players set up the Crosfields team (then known as Warrington Ladies
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Check out this amazing view of Fiddler’s Ferry from above the clouds
CHECK out this amazing view of Fiddler’s Ferry from above the clouds. Aston Dayus took this shot while flying from Manchester to America last Thursday. The iconic towers can be spotted in all their glory even on a foggy day. Last month,
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Warrington RUFC keep up their good form with away victory
BOOSTED by several returnees, Warrington RUFC continued their superb recent form at Southport on Saturday. Stuart Beeley’s side ran out 32-17 winners to make it four victories in succession, and five out of six in Counties 1 Lancashire and Cheshire
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Conservatives announce candidate for Rixton and Woolston by-election
WARRINGTON Conservatives have announced their candidate for the upcoming by-election in Rixton and Woolston. Rob Tynan, a parish councillor in Woolston, will stand in the election for the party. He is passionate about saving the green belt
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Work finally begins on Latchford's new football hub and 3G pitch
GROUND has finally been broken at the site of a new football hub and 3G pitch in Latchford, this week. The new pitch will be installed at Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, on Bridgewater Avenue, and has been in the works for a number of years
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Police called to report of 'vehicles racing'
POLICE were called to reports of vehicles racing in Golborne. On Saturday evening officers were alerted to vehicles racing at Stone Cross Park. Officers attended and seized a vehicle involved in the incident using powers under Section 59 of
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Clinical Lymm put on a show with 14-try demolition job
DIRECTOR of rugby Adam Fletcher hailed “a really clinical performance” from his Lymm side as they thrashed Burnage on Saturday. The hosts crossed for 14 tries in all at Beechwood, running up a dominant 90-12 scoreline for their fifth win in six
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Pair arrested after drugs seized as police execute drugs raid at property
TWO people have been arrested following a drugs raid at an address in Latchford. Police executed a warrant a property on New Road at around 10.15am yesterday morning, Monday. A number of police cars and the police dog unit reportedly attended
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Shops asked not to sell eggs and flour to children over coming weeks
SHOPS in Warrington are being asked not to sell eggs and flour to children. This is due to a recent rise in anti-social behaviour by youths, and police expect this to rise around the Halloween period. So-called ‘mischief night’ is also approaching
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Community says farewell to high street café as 'something new and exciting' is on the horizon
THE owners of Chouxchouxbedoo are saying farewell to their customers as they set on a new venture. The café on Newton-le-Willows High Street has been sold and will see new owners greeted into the community. The new business remains unannounced
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Traveller group with 10 caravans set up next to children's playground in Padgate
A GROUP of travellers has moved onto greenery next to a children’s playground in Padgate. Around 10 caravans and their associated vehicles have set up camp on Lysander Drive. The encampment is currently behind Brook Acre Primary School and
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Warrington artist donates painting to Camden Council for Black History Month
A Warrington Artist has had a painting of historical black composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor donated to Camden City Council as part of a Black History Month event. Judith Booth, 59, was a Warrington GP in Bruche for 28 years, before retiring and
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Can Town and Rylands move towards play-off spots? - midweek football preview
WARRINGTON Town and Warrington Rylands will both aim to move up towards the Northern Premier League Premier Division play-off spots this evening. The sides are locked together in mid-table on 19 points – two shy of the all-important top five –
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Temporary car park making residents’ lives a misery set to be abandoned
A TEMPORARY car park which residents say has caused a number of issues in the area is set to be abandoned. Old Hall residents have received an update from Warrington South MP Andy Carter regarding Amazon using space at a car park at Gulliver’s
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Buttermarket Street to close for demolition work of New Town House
BUTTERMARKET Street will close for two days as part of the ongoing demolition of New Town House. The road will close from November 6 as the former council offices are pulled down. The alternative route will be via Mersey Street, Bank Street
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Birchwood churches create 'Warm Welcome' for those struggling with bills
BIRCHWOOD churches are pulling together to provide a safe space for anyone struggling to pay their energy bills this year. 'Warm Welcome' is a project between different churches in Birchwood, and is open to anyone in the community. The churches
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Watch the moment that Children in Need's Matt Baker was in Warrington
CHILDREN in Need's 'Rickshaw Relay' passed through Warrington this morning, Tuesday. This is the 12th time the relay has taken place, and it is being led once again by Countryfile's Matt Baker. There are five locations where the relay will
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Head coaching opportunity for ex-Wire assistant Henderson
FORMER Warrington Wolves assistant coach Andrew Henderson has landed a head coaching role in the Championship. The ex-Scotland international, who was part of Steve Price’s coaching staff for four seasons at The Halliwell Jones Stadium, has been
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New sport introduced to children at Croft Primary School
A NEW sport has been introduced to children at Croft Primary School. Pupils were coached in tag wrestling by Jesse Bradbury who is a regional coach for the England Northern Region. Jesse, who is a parent at the Mustard Lane school, has more
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Old school friends raise vital funds for breast cancer in honour of loved ones
A WARRINGTON duo took on a gruelling challenge in honour of family and friends who were diagnosed with breast cancer. Old school friends Tony Jenkinson and Nikki Dak completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge where they raised funds for the
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Tesco and Sainsbury's issue warning to shoppers using their car parks
Tesco and Sainsbury’s shoppers who drive to stores have been issued a warning about where they park. As the cost-of-living crisis bites, many shoppers are opting to do smaller, more regular, shops instead of one big weekly shop. As a result
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Much-loved restaurant wins top award on Trip Advisor
A LOCAL restaurant has been awarded the Traveller’s Choice Award by travel company giant Trip Advisor. Verona Bar and Kitchen in Newton-le-Willows received this year’s award, with the win 'a huge success for the whole team.' The restaurant
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How Bonner became UK Muay Thai number 1 at the weekend
DAN Bonner became Muay Thai boxing's UK number one when he scored a knockout win at the weekend. The 31-year-old owner and coach of Warrington's Forge Fight Academy took the honour off Mateus Sarwuta after decking him with a right hook in the first
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World silver medal shows rower is making waves in sport's new format
A WARRINGTON Rowing Club competitor has won a world silver medal in a new format of the sport. Manchester Metroplitan University student James Cox, 18, finished second in the coastal under 19s men's solos in the World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals
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Teen spared jail despite ‘serious and unprovoked’ assault which broke victim's jaw
A TEENAGER has been spared an immediate spell in custody despite a serious assault which left his victim with a broken jaw. Jacob Green was adjudged to have wounded and inflicted grievous bodily harm upon another man during the unprovoked attack
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Man with previous for possessing weapons caught with baseball bat in town centre
A MAN has been locked up after being caught carrying a weapon on a street in Warrington town centre. Jack Tracey was spotted by police in possession of a baseball bat in public, putting him in breach of a suspended prison sentence he was currently
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The creepy Google Maps spot in Warrington where you can find 'zombies'
THIS is the creepy Google Maps spot in Warrington where you can find ‘zombies’. It may not be what you are expecting to find when searching for historic Daresbury Hall on Google Maps. But when using the interactive ‘drop in’ mode, you’ll be
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Five potential candidates for the Warrington Wolves captaincy
ONE of the decisions Daryl Powell will have to make during pre-season is who he chooses as captain of Warrington Wolves for 2023. Upon arriving at the club last year, Powell elected to stick rather than twist and retain Jack Hughes as the club’