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Martin Lewis reveals how you could earn hundreds by spending just £1
Martin Lewis has urged Brits to spend just £1 to open an online savings account which could potentially earn them hundreds. Speaking on this week’s ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show, the Money Saving Expert founder suggested opening a HSBC account
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Woods' loan at Warrington Town extended
CONNOR Woods’ loan deal with Warrington Town has been extended. In a big boost for the upcoming weeks, Yellows have confirmed the in-form forward will remain at Cantilever Park for another month. Southport – the 24-year-old’s parent club –
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Parkside link road progressing at ‘incredible speed’
WORK on the Parkside link road is progressing at an ‘incredible speed’, says the St Helens Council leader. During the full council meeting on Wednesday, Cllr David Baines, Labour, highlighted that work has continued on delivering his group’s manifesto
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Hotel offers work package to help with household bills
A HOTEL has introduced a service to help those who work from home with household costs. The Kirkfield in Newton-le-Willows recently revealed the new package which offers people the space to work at its premises to save money on energy bills throughout
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Warrington residents must follow strict rules to combat country's largest-ever bird flu outbreak
WARRINGTON residents must follow strict rules to combat the country’s largest-ever outbreak of bird flu. The government is introducing stringent measures in response to the unprecedented outbreak of bird flu. This means that any Warrington
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Police warn 'speed kills' after driver speeds past primary school at 42mph
POLICE have warned ‘speed kills’ after a driver was spotted travelling at 42pmh past a primary school. A speed enforcement was carried out by Bewsey and Whitecross Police this morning, Thursday, on Bewsey Road which has a speed limit of 30mph.
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Much-loved Warrington hotel closes to public amid asylum seeker move
THE Fir Grove Hotel in Grappenhall has closed its doors amid a plan to use the site for asylum seekers. Staff at the hotel were told on Wednesday the hotel would be closing to the public from today, Thursday, and many of them would lose their jobs
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Lucy Letby trial: Accused nurse ‘hovering around’ evening before baby’s death, mother tells court
THE mother of a baby allegedly murdered by Lucy Letby has described the nurse “hovering around” them the evening before her death. The baby, referred to as Child D, died in the early hours of June 22, 2015 at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s
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Celebrations to trial major change which will split opinion this Christmas
The company that makes the Celebrations tubs has announced a major change to them for this Christmas. Mars Wrigley has said that it will be trialling releasing some tubs that have no Bounty's in them. They will be teaming up with Tesco to trial
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OPINION: Fir Grove asylum seekers move can be traced back to crisis in Kent
I have a vague memory of a television advert that was designed to encourage people to engage with democracy, specifically encouraging them to use their vote. If I recall correctly, it was a conversation between two people, one of whom said he wasn
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Man allowed cannabis farm with nearly 100 crops to be grown above chippy
A MAN allowed a cannabis farm containing nearly 100 crops to be grown above his town centre chippy. For payment of £1,000 a month, Mahir Berkpinar agreed for the farm to be grown in the space above Mike and Martha’s Chippy on Winwick Street.
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Major retailer closing Warrington store for the whole of Boxing Day
A major UK retailer will close its doors in Warrington this Boxing Day. Beaverbrooks said it is a tradition that has been in place for 103 years. Its Golden Square shop will shut its doors on the festive day. The firm are also giving staff
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Who won what in recent gymnastics competitions
CHARLIE Berry came out on top in a regional gymnastics competition. The Warrington Gymnastics Club competitor was crowned North West FIG Aspire Champion at the NW Voluntary Age Group competition held at the City of Manchester Institute of Gymnastics
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England men's and women's squads for World Cup double-header confirmed
ENGLAND’S men’s and women’s teams have named their squads for Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup matches in Wigan. As expected, Warrington Wolves’ George Williams retains his spot in the men’s squad and is expected to line up in the halves in their
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Meet the kind-hearted six-year-old who is making a huge difference at her school
A SELFLESS youngster with a ‘kind heart’ has been busy fundraising to support her school. Six-year-old Sienna Reading took it upon herself to visit businesses across the town to raise awareness of her school’s Christmas fair and to collect raffle
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Man lured out of retirement to manage Warrington Market given national award
THE manager of Warrington Market has been recognised for his 31 year career in the industry with a prestigious national award. Andy Ward came out of retirement to help design and built the new Warrington Market and when his temporary contract ended
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Prolific nine-year-old angler nets pike on Bridgewater Canal
Frank Lythgoe's Warrington Anglers' Association column... IT is some seven months since Cameron Daly, aged 9, headed this column but he’s back. This keen young angler with a preference for pike fishing was back on the Bridgewater Canal last
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Tipping Point contestant dies after filming as Ben Shephard pays tribute
An ITV Tipping Point contestant who appeared on Wednesday’s show has died after filming, it has been announced. Ben Shephard who hosts the popular show paid tribute to Rav as his death was announced while the how aired at 4pm on Wednesday afternoon
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MP hits out at 'stupid, stupid, stupid' drama series based on Warrington terror plot
LABOUR MP Rosie Cooper has criticised ITV's decision to turn a plot to murder her into a 'stupid, stupid, stupid' drama series. The MP for West Lancashire also accused the broadcaster and anti-fascism campaign group Hope not hate (Hnh) of using
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Mum with inoperable brain tumour praises Eastenders for storyline on the disease
A MUM living with a glioblastoma brain tumour praises Eastenders as character is diagnosed with same disease. Laura Elizabeth Mahon is working with the charity Brain Tumour Research after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma (GBM) when she was 20
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Five interesting things we spotted in a closer look at Wire's 2023 fixtures
THE fixtures are out and now, it is time to look a little closer at them. Warrington Wolves can now plot their way through the 2023 season as they aim to make it a much more successful one than this year, which saw them finish second-from-bottom
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Warrington Wolves' 2023 fixtures and results
BELOW is Warrington Wolves' full list of results and fixtures for the 2023 campaign. The list will be kept up-to-date to account for any changes to the schedule. Warrington Wolves fixtures 2023 February Thursday 16…Leeds Rhinos (h)
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Paul Heaton looks ahead to NBHD Weekender 36 years after first Warrington gig
LEAD singer of the Housemartins, and the Beautiful South, Paul Heaton is returning to NBHD Weekender in 2023 as a headline act, alongside Jacqui Abbott. The two-day festival will take place across the weekend of May 27 and 28, with Paul and Jacqui
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Say hello to the babies born in Warrington in October
IT is time to welcome the latest gorgeous bunch of newborns calling Warrington their first home - the babies born this October. Every month we will be appealing for your pictures of your new babies for a special supplement at the start of next
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The incredible Warrington charity inspired by a tragic loss
WILLIAM Fenton was born with a rare disease that affected his bowel – total intestinal aganglionosis. In order to survive, he was fed intravenously with total parenteral nutrition (TPN). William was just six years old when he passed away in
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The 215 junior sports team photos in today's Warrington Guardian special edition
THE Warrington Guardian Your Team souvenir edition is out today! The special supplement featuring junior sports teams from across the town is included in this week’s Warrington Guardian. We asked clubs to send in photographs of their youngsters
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Sentenced in October: 24 Warrington criminals in court
PAEDOPHILES, an offender who got stabbed after kidnapping a child and a knife-wielding robber were among the Warrington criminals brought to justice in October. Every month, the Warrington Guardian takes a look back at some of the court cases that
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Bully with ‘unacceptable attitude’ slashed at wife and threatened to kill her
A BULLYING businessman who threatened to kill his wife for threatening to leave him has been told his attitude is ‘unacceptable’. Huseyin Erdogan also slashed at her with a skewer and pushed her into a cellar while threatening to cut her if she
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Couple's 'labour of love’ as volunteer rugby league administrators go international
DEVOTED to each other and devoted to voluntary rugby league administration with Warrington Wolves and Woolston Rovers – but now Dave and Nikki Whalley have become rivals in the sport, too. The Warrington husband and wife have recently accepted
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Tonnes of recycling rejected by Warrington Borough Council last year
THOUSANDS of tonnes of recycling collected by Warrington Borough Council were rejected last year. Data released by the Office for National Statistics highlights that more than 2,000 tonnes of waste collected for recycling could not be recycled.