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Ex-Wire Chris Riley embarks on charity challenge for Cancer Research
A FORMER Warrington Wolves star is taking on a month-long challenge in order to fundraise for charity. Chris Riley, a former winger for the Wire, has set himself a task running through November in the hopes of raising hundreds of pounds for Cancer
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First look at amazing new multimillion pound attraction 40 minutes from Warrington
WE were invited for a sneak preview ahead of the opening of the Eureka! Science + Discovery Centre which is set to open its doors to the public on November 11. The eagerly awaited multi-million-pound visitor attraction is based next to Seacombe
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Birchwood artist new to the scene puts creative gift down to being dyslexic
A BIRCHWOOD craftsmen turned artist has showcased his work to the people of Warrington for the first time and believes part of his gift lies within his dyslexia. Sean Sutherland began creating art in 2018 but says it was ‘always within him’ to
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Traffic disruption expected from tonight due to full closure of M56
MOTORISTS are being reminded of traffic disruption on the M56 from tonight, Friday. Long delays are expected over weekend as a section of the motorway closes again. National Highways is warning drivers that work on a £23million project to install
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Fraudster caught going door-to-door claiming to be from utilities company
A BOGUS utility company worker was caught going door-to-door in Great Sankey. He was reported to Cheshire Police by concerned residents, with checks with the utilities company confirming he was a fraudster. Members of the public are urged to
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First-time buyers' dismay at getting on property ladder in Warrington
FIRST-TIME buyers in Warrington can be expected to pay over £60,000 more now than in 2017. That's according to data from the Land Registry - with the average price of homes in Warrington increasing by £39,000 in just one year. Now, first-time
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Why ex-Wire forward Magoulias will not play for Greece against England
WARRINGTON Wolves 2022 squadman Billy Magoulias will not be playing for Greece against England in the final round of Rugby League World Cup group games tomorrow. Experienced forward Magoulias has flown back to Australia to be with his partner during
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Police dog units and force helicopter deployed after home burgled in Appleton
POLICE dogs and the force helicopter were deployed in Warrington late last night, Thursday. Officers were called to Firs Lane in Appleton at around 10.20pm following reports of a burglary. After arriving at the scene, Police Dog Lex was able
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Major disruption on railway after person dies on the tracks
MAJOR disruption affected the railway this afternoon, Friday. This was due to an emergency incident on the tracks between Warrington and Liverpool. Sadly, it has now been confirmed that this was due to a death on the tracks. As a result
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Train operator warns passengers ‘do not travel’ on latest round of strike dates
RAIL users are urged not to travel by train on three separate dates over the coming weeks. Train operator Northern has issued a ‘do not travel’ warning after more strikes were announced by the RMT union in November. Strike action taking place
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East 17 to perform in Warrington alongside S Club and Blazin Squad
Warrington’s Parr Hall will this December welcome Christmas music royalty, with ‘Stay Another Day’ stars East 17 set to appear as a leg of their winter/Christmas tour. The show is part of their first ever national theatre tour, with the event taking
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Moz joins fellow iconic greats in Rugby League Hall of Fame
FORMER Warrington Wolves skipper Adrian Morley was among four of the greatest players in rugby league history to receive the highest honour the sport can bestow when they were officially inducted into the men’s Rugby League Hall of Fame last night.
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Cheshire Fire issues advice for partygoers during Halloween
CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice for partygoers ahead of Halloween next week. The service has announced its latest batch of tips and warnings to help keep people safe from fires during the spooky festivities. 🎃 Celebrating
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Pulp to headline NBHD Weekender in Warrington
PULP have been confirmed to be headlining 2023's NBHD Weekender at Victoria Park. The britpop sensation singers of 'Common People' were unveiled today as the headline act for Sunday, May 28, 2023. Headlining on Saturday night will be Paul Heaton
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World Cup stars blown away on visit to hospital garden
THE Italian men’s rugby league team took time out from their World Cup campaign to visit a special garden created by people supported by national social care charity, Community Integrated Care. Five members of the Azzurri squad were invited to
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Best friends climb Everest to raise £16k for suicide awareness
TWO adventurous best-friends decided to cross one off the bucket list by climbing to the base camp of Everest to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. Joe Thackray and Ashley Terron raised an incredible total of £16,525 for Warrington-based
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MP calls for Parliamentary debate over ‘totally unsuitable’ Central 6 Roads Plan
A CONTROVERSIAL roads plan which has generated much opposition in Warrington could be debated in Parliament. Warrington South MP Andy Carter used a sitting in the House of Commons to raise the issue of Warrington Borough Council’s Central 6 Roads
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Exact date 1.1 million people will receive £324 cost of living boost next month
More than 1 million people are set to receive a cost of living boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) next month. The DWP has announced around 1.1 million people on tax credits will receive a £324 cost of living payment in November
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Warrington Wolves’ World Cup heroes – Mark Forster
MARK Forster’s first and last Rugby League World Cup appearances were 13 years apart. The Warrington Wolves winger’s first game came during the 1985 to 1988 competition, representing Great Britain in a victory against France at Headingley in Leeds
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England FIFA World Cup games to be shown at Halliwell Jones stadium
Next month you will have the opportunity to watch England’s FIFA World Cup games from inside the Halliwell Jones stadium. The Warrington Wolves have announced that starting with England vs Iran on November 21, you will be able to come down and
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Booster jabs and health checks available today in Orford with 'Living Well Bus'
RESIDENTS in and around Orford will be able to receive Covid-19 vaccine booster jabs and general health checks today. The 'Living Well Bus' is a mobile unit that allows for ad-hoc health checks and immunisations. This service is delivered by
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Major disruptions to the M60 due to police incident
TRAFFIC is moving again after a major police incident this morning. Movement had been stopped in all directions on the A6144 due to an ongoing incident. Vehicles were unable to join the road from J8 of the M60. The incident took place on
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Was your baby born in Warrington in October 2022?
BABIES born this month will be celebrating their first Halloween this weekend. And now we're giving them the chance to appear in the Warrington Guardian for the first time. If you live in Warrington and celebrated a new baby boy or girl during
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Dad and sons recycling bosses ordered to pay thousands of pounds in compensation
A DAD and his sons - including one who lives in Culcheth - have been ordered to pay thousands in compensation after their business cost the public millions in environmental breaches. Michael Chadwick, with sons Gary and Michael, ran recycling firm
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Dealers jailed after being caught on 'drug run' in Warrington with heroin
TWO men have been jailed after being caught on a class A ‘drug run’ in Warrington. Dylan Newman, 21, and Mark Sibbick, 47, had heroin, cocaine, and around £18,500 worth of amphetamine in the car when they were stopped on the M62. The pair appeared
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Pervert who repeatedly sexually abused boy has appeal thrown out by court
A PERVERT who ‘destroyed’ the mental health of a boy by repeatedly sexually abusing him has had his appeal thrown out. Philip Boardman was jailed for four years in April for his shocking actions towards a child over four years in the early 1990s
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Teen caught carrying imitation submachine gun in pub beer garden
A TEENAGER from Northwich has been fined after carrying an imitation submachine gun in a pub beer garden in Warrington. Brad Axford, of Foggs Lane in Antrobus, appeared in Warrington Magistrates’ Court on October 25, where he pleaded guilty to
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Hospital warned by health watchdog after patient safety graded ‘inadequate’
A HEALTH watchdog has warned a hospital that it must improve in a damning report which highlights safety concerns. St Mary's Hospital was visited by Care Quality Commission inspectors on three days in July, with their report published this week
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See some of the Warrington pubs and breweries in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2023
The 50th edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide is now available and several Warrington establishments made the list. Three pubs feature in the list while four breweries are also included. CAMRA National Chairman Nik Antona says: “For nearly five