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Council tells Culcheth residents to wait until 2023 for investigation into flies
CULCHETH residents have been told to wait until next year for further actions to be taken about a large number of flies in the area. Hundreds of residents have reported a large presence of flies in the area, even into October. Warrington Borough
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Yellow warning of rain issued for Warrington TONIGHT
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Warrington overnight. The warning runs from today, Monday at 8pm until 8am tomorrow Tuesday. A spell of heavy rain is expected overnight which may lead to some localised disruption
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Three-car crash causes delays in M62 in Warrington
THERE are delays on the M62 this evening, Monday, following a crash. Three vehicles are reported to have been involved in the incident at 5.30pm. It took place westbound near to junction eight for Burtonwood. Queues have not been helped
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Education sector struggled with ‘pressure and stress’ of pandemic
TEACHERS and staff in the education sector have struggled with the ‘pressure and stress’ of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report. A Healthwatch Warrington report mainly focusing on the children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
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Thousands of pounds up for grabs for community groups in Culcheth
THOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for community groups in Culcheth as part of a new scheme. The Freedom Fund opened for applications on Monday, October 31, and is open to any community group that is involved with environmental work. Non-profit
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Your spookiest costumes for trick or treating this Halloween
IT’S Halloween – the spookiest time of the year and a day that children – and adults – like to celebrate and dress up. Mini witches, skeletons and spiders, or ghosts, zombies and pumpkins, will have been trick or treating this evening, Monday,
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Great Sankey Viking author quits job to pursue his 'dream' after winning Kindle award
A TALENTED Warrington-born author has taken home more than just the winning book title at a prestigious awards ceremony. Peter Gibbons was left ‘delighted’ after being awarded the ‘Kindles Storyteller of the Year’ award for his Viking novel ‘King
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The worst roads to drive on in Warrington according to you
YOU told us what you think the worst road to drive on is in Warrington. Trying to get out of Bridgewater Avenue onto Kingsway South. Rosie Forsyth All of them - especially the island at the back of Sainsbury's. What numpty took the decision
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Couple put viral Stranger Things Halloween set up for auction
A COUPLE whose Stranger Things themed Halloween trimmings went viral have now put the set up for auction. Louise Edelstein and her partner Vincent Towler from Newton-le-Willows, annually go all out for Louise’s "favourite time of the year", with
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Reckless Warrington man lit two flares at football stadium and threw one onto pitch
A RECKLESS Warrington man who lit two flares at a football stadium and threw one onto a pitch has received a five-year match ban. Adam Chisnell, of Canada Close, Fearnhead, was caught on CCTV holding a flare in the away supporters section at the
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Is Instagram Down? What we know about suspended accounts
Instagram users are reporting issues with the app as concerns grow that the app is down. It comes as users of the popular social media app have shared that their accounts have been disabled or suspended. One user took to Twitter to say: "
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Title-winning ex-Rylands boss McNabb is back in football
A LITTLE under two months after his shock departure from Warrington Rylands, Dave McNabb is back in football. The former Blues boss, who left Gorsey Lane at the start of September after more than 150 games in charge, has been unveiled as the new
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The team Warrington Town will face in the FA Trophy second round
WARRINGTON Town have been handed another home draw against divisional rivals in the FA Trophy. Having seen off South Shields on Saturday, Yellows have been paired with fellow Northern Premier League Premier Division side Guiseley in the second
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Emergency services called to M62 crash which caused 'miles of traffic' delays
EMERGENCY services were called after a crash on the M62 this morning, Monday. The collision happened on the M62 westbound between Junction eight (Burtonwood) and Junction seven (Rainhill Stoops). Two lanes were closed due to the collision.
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Will we see this spine-tingling pre-match showdown again at the HJ?
ANTICIPATION is already building for the titanic Rugby League World Cup clash between Tonga and Samoa here in Warrington. On Sunday, it was confirmed that the two Pacific Island nations would go head-to-head at The Halliwell Jones Stadium in a
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Van driver, 23, dies in collision with tree on Cheshire village road
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fatal collision involving a van in Malpas. At 9.50pm on Friday, October 28, a report was received of a one-vehicle collision involving a white Vauxhall Vivaro van and a tree on Wet
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Just about to pack up and the catch of a lifetime comes along...
Frank Lythgoe’s Warrington Anglers’ Association column... DARREN Smith was about to call it a day at Appleton Reservoir. There had been nothing doing, but out of the blue the Gods smiled down on him and he was suddenly playing a decent fish
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A simple equation for Warrington-based Kumuls in bid to set up England clash
ENGLAND’S Rugby League World Cup quarter-final opponents will be sealed tonight. Barring an unexpected sequence of results, it appears it will be Papua New Guinea who will be making the short trip from their Warrington base to face the host nation
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Site manager working on housing development in Warrington wins top award
A SITE manager working on a housing development in Appleton has received a top award. Craig Hancock, of Barratt Manchester, was a regional winner in the ‘Larger Builder’ category for his work at Orchard Meadows on Dipping Brook Avenue. Craig
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Warning as £400 energy support vouchers going unclaimed could expire
Customers using prepayment meters have not redeemed vouchers to help pay energy bills, according to the BBC. The unclaimed vouchers began on 1 October when households should have begun to receive their first instalment as part of the government's
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Your perfect pumpkin lanterns ready for Halloween
HAPPY Halloween! It looks like lots of you were feeling creative over the weekend and getting into the spirit of Halloween. We asked you to share your carved creations that will be lighting up your windows and doorsteps this evening. There
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Charity warns against leaving pumpkins in woodland after Halloween
A CHARITY is warning against 'dumping' pumpkins in woodland after Halloween is over. The charity is hoping to dispel the 'myth' that leaving pumpkins out for wildlife is a good thing - but actually, the charity says it can be dangerous. The
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Share a photo of your child dressed up for Halloween
IT’S Halloween – the spookiest time of the year and a day that children – and adults – like to celebrate and dress up. Mini witches, skeletons and spiders, or ghosts, zombies and pumpkins, will be trick or treating this evening, Monday, or attending
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Warrington council considering warm hub openings this winter
WARRINGTON Borough Council is actively considering how to support the concept of warm hubs to tackle the energy crisis. Many councils and voluntary organisations are joining forces across the country to open public spaces for people worried about
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Police mount Op Treacle to tackle anti-social behaviour around Halloween
POLICE have been mounting extra patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour. Op Treacle, an annual campaign, has seen community officers providing a visible presence in the run up to mischief night and Halloween. PCSOs have been carrying out
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Look who's reunited watching the PDRL World Cup in Warrington
THESE two Warrington Wolves legends were reunited and sat together watching the Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup action at Victoria Park. New Zealand Test forward Kevin Tamati played alongside hometown hero and Great Britain/Ireland winger
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Schools welcome PNG World Cup stars as visitors praise town’s warm welcome
TWO Warrington primary schools have received an exciting visit from some very special guests. Some of the stars of the Papua New Guinea Rugby League World Cup team delighted pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Bradshaw Primary School
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Meet the Warrington farmer with some of the happiest cows in the UK
A WARRINGTON farmer has been deemed to have the happiest cows in Cheshire, and some of the happiest cows in all the UK. David Johnson, 54, runs a Lower Whitley farm that is part of the Arla CARE scheme, in which farmers are a part of a co-operative
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Town centre restaurant based in listed building set for fresh new look
A POPULAR town centre restaurant located in a historic building is set to receive a fresh new look. Ask Italian, based in Old Market Square, has been visited by pizza and pasta fans for a good number of years. An application has now been submitted
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Free adult courses at Warrington & Vale Royal college this Autumn
Warrington & Vale Royal College is pleased to be offering its range of Adult Community Learning (ACL) courses completely free of charge to anyone who enrols on a 2022/2023 ACL course between now and 15th December 2022. The college, situated in
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Luxury holiday homes at Cheshire’s best kept secret
It’s well known that taking time out for yourself helps ease the stress and strain of daily life. What’s not so well known is that there’s the perfect place to do so. In the heart of Cheshire’s beautiful countryside. Your own home away from home