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A home game to kick off Warrington Wolves' 2023 season - full details
THE opening night of Super League’s 2023 season will be at The Halliwell Jones Stadium – and Warrington Wolves will face familiar Round One opponents. It has been confirmed that The Wire will host 2022’s beaten Grand Finalists Leeds Rhinos in the
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Plants seized and man arrested after police execute raid at cannabis farm
A MAN has been arrested after police raided a cannabis farm in Woolston. Officers executed a drugs warrant at an address on New Cut Road on Friday, October 28. Once inside, a number of plants of the class B controlled drug were seized.
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Locals 'heartbroken' as deli that was 'a breath of fresh air' for town closes
A BUSINESS is saying goodbye to its customers in Newton-le-Willows as it closes its doors. Owners of The Deli at 40A, an independent delicatessen in Earlestown, announced on social media that the business will be closing due to 'personal reasons
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LETTER: Council has fingers in its ears over Grange Avenue closure
I THINK the council has had its fingers in its ears again when it comes to the Central 6 issue. It is great that they have removed some of the nonsense traffic measures in Latchford. But the biggest one remains. The closure of Grange Avenue
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LETTER: Asda Westbrook is going to the dogs
ASDA is going to the dogs. Every time I go to this local store there are loads of empty, out of stock shelves. Morrisons, Tesco and even Marks and Spencer never have these problems, and I have to go to them for everyday items. I can’t wait
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LETTER: 'Disgusted' by the Halloween horror show on view in Warrington
WHY is this country turning into America? Walking and driving around Warrington, I have been disgusted by the Halloween horror show on view. It seems like every second house is dressed for Halloween. When did this ridiculous tradition sneak
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LETTER: I have to slalom my way around Warrington's streets to avoid the dog poo
SURELY it is time to restore the dog licence to the UK. As it is, navigating Warrington’s streets on foot, trying to avoid dog mess along the way, is like a slalom course the Winter Olympics. The stuff is everywhere. The final straw for
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LETTER: Happy memories of iconic Warrington building with the spectacular view
My auntie and uncle (Stewart and Maureen Kelly) managed the Wimpey on Bridge Street (Warrington Guardian, October 20). They also lived there in a beautiful large apartment above the restaurant, on the third floor if memory serves. As a young
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Your opinions on the upcoming Stockton Heath swing bridge closure
READERS shared their views on the upcoming swing bridge closure in Stockton Heath. This comes after a letter to the editor which claimed the closure could be a ‘disaster’. The Appleton resident claimed last week’s temporary lights in the village
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'Masked man' seen following children around Great Sankey
A MASKED man has been spotted following children around Great Sankey, looking into windows, and making distressing comments to families on Halloween. Great Sankey resident Meg Lawrinson posted in a local Facebook group, saying: "This man has been
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Council leader responds to question on Ukrainian guests situation
THERE will be an ‘expectation’ for Warrington Borough Council to provide support to ensure Ukrainians in the town can access alternative accommodation when the current arrangements come to an end. Leader Cllr Russ Bowden, Labour, has issued a response
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Loan to promote ‘economic regeneration’ set for approval
WARRINGTON Borough Council looks set to provide a loan of up to £5 million to Wire Regeneration to promote ‘economic regeneration’. If approved, it will be used to the redevelopment of St James Business Centre. The council’s cabinet will make
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I'm A Celebrity Manchester attraction closed 'with immediate effect'
The UK will soon see I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! return to its screens, however, the attraction which gives viewers the chance to get a taste of the jungle experience will not be open during the new series. IAC Jungle Challenge Attraction
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Police and council teams to target ASB hotspots to combat Bonfire Night crime
AREAS of Warrington which have become hotspots for anti-social behaviour will receive extra attention on Bonfire Night and surrounding days. Warrington Borough Council’s Community Safety Team will be working with Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire
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Met Office update as snow predicted to hit UK in days
The UK could be set for its first major snowfall of winter in November with forecasters predicting winter showers in weeks. According to WXCharts, snow is set to hit Scotland from November 13 with northern parts of England expected to be affected
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Warrington Wolves World Cup heroes - Jerome Guisset
JEROME Guisset played in two Rugby League World Cup tournaments. He was one of the stars of a French team which struggled in the 2008 edition in Australia, with his nation finishing 10th after the play-offs in the 10-team event. But while on
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What happened in the return of a popular walking football tournament
AFTER two years of Covid-related postponements, the Culcheth Cup Walking Football tournament is back. Around 200 players from 19 teams took part in the returning charity competition last month, including four “home” teams from Culcheth itself –
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Dedicated worker recognised for 'outstanding' contribution at Warrington college
A DEDICATED worker has received an award that recognises his ‘outstanding’ contribution at a Warrington college. John Patterson is a member of the trustee board at UTC Warrington on Dallam Lane in the town centre. He is an employee at Sellafield
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Final details ironed out on new housing block in Latchford
THE final conditions for a new housing development in Latchford have been met, according to the council. Planning documents approved on Tuesday, November 1, show that the development has met the conditions set out by Warrington Borough Council.
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The Lion King musical is back - and here's why it's such a roaring success
FROM the plains of Africa to the streets of Manchester, the Lion King roared, galloped and hot-footed its way back to the north west this week in spectacular fashion. Whether you’ve seen the stage show before on one of its previous tours or are
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Can Rylands navigate choppy waters after four years of smooth sailing?
WHAT exactly is going on at Warrington Rylands? That is something plenty of the club’s supporters have been asking both privately and publicly even before their current winless run started. In short, there are plenty of questions at Gorsey
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Wombats drummer Dan Haggis on Neighbourhood Weekender being a hometown show
WOMBATS drummer Dan Haggis has said that playing the 2023 Neighbourhood Weekender “might as well be a hometown show”. ‘The Wombats’ were announced last week to be part of the Weekender line-up for next year, and in speaking to member Dan Haggis
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Firework displays you can watch in Warrington on Bonfire Night
IT Bonfire Night, you may be looking for some last-minute plans. Each year, dozens of firework displays take place across Warrington. So we've put a list together of some of the fireworks displays happening in the town over Bonfire Night weekend
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Motorway speed limit reduction and Sunday driving ban plan to cut oil reliance
Reducing the speed limit on motorways and banning Sunday driving are ideas suggested to cut Britain’s reliance on oil. The International Energy Agency has proposed a ten-point plan to reduce global demand by 2.7 million barrels a day. Included
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Video shows 'lowlife' woman stealing bowl of sweets from doorstep in Callands
A CALLANDS resident has been left ‘appalled’ after a ‘lowlife’ woman stole a bowl of sweets left out for children on Halloween. On Monday, October 31, Mr Shaw left a bowl of sweets on his doorstep on Cardigan Close for trick-or-treaters as his
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It's a girl! Rare baby rhino born at Knowsley Safari Park
KNOWSLEY Safari Park staff are celebrating after a rare baby southern white rhinoceros is born at the site. The female southern white rhino calf arrived safely into the world on the evening of Sunday, October 23, to mother Meru, following a calm
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Meet the dedicated zoo ranger with the coolest job in Warrington
FROM helping to create the children’s zoo to hand-rearing a donkey, there have been many proud moments throughout Peter Cookson-Dean’s career in Walton. Last week, the zoo ranger celebrated 40 years at Walton Hall and Gardens Children’s Zoo where
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Proud people of Papua New Guinea on why Warringtonians should consider visiting
WHEN we think about going on holiday, the same few places instantly spring to mind – Spain, France and Greece for example. But if you want something completely different, filled with culture and adventure – a visit to Papua New Guinea will be a
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Serial nuisance back behind bars after yet again being caught drunk in public
A SERIAL offender has been put back behind bars for being a nuisance once again. Jimmy Artell is no stranger to being in court or custody, having amassed a number of previous convictions. The public nuisance is subject to a criminal behaviour
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Tickets for Neighbourhood Weekender on sale for Warrington residents this morning
WARRINGTON residents will have first chance to get tickets for next year's Neighbourhood Weekender this morning. A special pre-sale has been organised for residents living in the WA1 to WA5 postcodes. The two-day music festival takes place
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Come and visit Cronton Sixth Form's Open Evening
We would like to invite you to our Open Evening at Cronton Sixth Form College on Tuesday 8th November, 5.30pm - 7.30pm, where you will have the opportunity to: • Tour our modern facilities and £18 million investment, including the IDEA Centre (