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Flowers left in town centre in memory of 'true gentleman' Peter McLean
FLOWERS have been left in the town centre in tribute to Peter McLean - a 'true gentleman'. Peter, who was a familiar face for many in Warrington, sadly died earlier this week. It is believed that Peter, who had been homeless since he was 16
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The story of one of the most memorable HJ occasions as Samoa edge out Tonga
SAMOA emerged victorious from a remarkable Rugby League World Cup quarter-final at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. Sione Katoa’s late try brought Tonga back to within two points of the men in blue to set up a tense finish, but Samoa held on for a
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Busy weekend for Warrington firefighters who tackled unattended bonfires and building fire
THIS weekend is always the busiest time of the year for firefighters – and it certainly was for crews in Warrington. Across both Friday and Saturday, fire crews across the town were called to various incidents. These ranged from unattended
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Amazing history of a much loved illegally demolished Warrington pub
EARLIER this week, we reported on plans for a new seven-storey tower block on Winwick Street in Warrington. It would provide 26 flats as well as a ground floor shop. If permission is granted, the new block will be built opposite where the historic
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Businesses in Newton we have greeted and farewelled in October
OCTOBER in Newton-le-Willows has seen a major change to its business scene, with new shops and burger joints on the block, and much-loved cafes saying goodbye. Earlestown has had the biggest change of the month, with two new businesses joining
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Final green bin collections of the year in Warrington looming
THE final green bin collections of the year in Warrington will take place later this month. The council has confirmed the final collections for 2022 will be between November 21 and December 2. The service will then resume in March. Council
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OPINION: Why I am in minority of older people in Warrington to be worried by Covid
Being of a certain age, I was very keen to ensure I had my autumn Covid booster and flu vaccinations. It’s a long time since I had flu and I have no desire to get it again. It’s not just a bad cold. And the same applies to Covid. I did catch
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Asda shopper cuts food shop to just £5 and shares full shopping list
An Asda shopper has revealed how she has cut her food shopping bill to just £5 by making simple changes. Sharing her tips with LatetDeals.co.uk, Eilish, 26, claims to be savings hundreds on her food bill by using savvy tools and sticking to ASDA's
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13 things you could do in 1990s Warrington which you can’t do now
THIS week we are taking a look back to the 1990s. It was a decade of shell suits and girl power and Gazza and Oasis. But lots of the best things about Warrington in the decade are no longer there. Join us on a trip down memory lane of the
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Orford primary school pupils lead eco project and win prestigious award
BRIGHT young pupils of a primary school in Orford steer a project to make the school more environmentally friendly and receive a prestigious eco award. A committee consisting of five children from St Ann’s CE primary school helped to run an environmental
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Rishi Sunak announces extra 2023 bank holiday for King Charles III’s Coronation
The Government has confirmed that there will be an additional bank holiday to mark the coronation of King Charles III next year. Downing Street has said that the holiday will fall on Monday, May 8 following the King’s Coronation at Westminster
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Matt Hancock could avoid I'm A Celebrity trials due to 'injury'
Former health secretary turned reality star, Matt Hancock could be exempt from some Bushtucker Trials as he joins ITV's I'm a Celebrity...Get me Out of Here!. The MP has faced criticism for his decision to join the latest series of ITV's hit show
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Why I am sad given national wealth there is a need for warming centres in Warrington
Steven Broomhead is chief executive of Warrington Borough Council and writes a regular column the Warrington Guardian After three months of uncertainty we are entering the era of Rishinomics. Leaving aside the debate about whether or not there
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What Wire's Tom Mikaele is saying about today's Samoa-Tonga clash
AHEAD of today’s mammoth clash between two Pacific giants of rugby league, it is clear whose side Tom Mikaele is on. The big Warrington Wolves prop will be at his home ground today cheering on Samoa as they face Tonga in a highly-anticipated Rugby
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How much crime is in your area? Warrington's interactive crime map
THERE has been a fall in reported violent and sexual offences in Warrington since the summer. That's according to the latest data available from Cheshire Constabulary. Police.uk releases crime figures that indicate how many crimes have been
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Shocking picture shows aftermath after suspected drink driver crashes into lampost
THIS shocking photographer shows the aftermath after a suspected drink driver crashed into a lamppost. Officers attended reports of a one-vehicle crash on Whittle Avenue, Great Sankey, in the early hours of this morning, Sunday. On arrival,
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The town centre business making huge strides and going toe to toe with the stars
WHEN you run your own business, having your work seen on television by millions of people around the world must be a career highlight. Renovation Station customised a special pair of trainers for Queen legend Brian May to wear at the Queen’s Platinum
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Warrington Wolves World Cup heroes - Duane Mann
WHILE Duane Mann’s most memorable Rugby League World Cup performance was produced for Tonga at Wilderspool Stadium in 1995, he had left Warrington Wolves by then. During his Warrington spell between 1990 and 1993 the hooker starred for New Zealand
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New multi-storey carpark among £10.5m hospital plans
A new multi-storey car park, upgraded scanning equipment and more testing areas will be set up at Halton Hospital as part of government plans to clear health backlogs caused by the pandemic. The Department for Health and Social Care is spending
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Plush Bridge Street restaurant shut for a year cuts sale price by £210k
A PLUSH buffet restaurant in Warrington town centre which closed a year ago remains on the market. Hani'z, in Bridge Street, opened in June 2021 and was put on the market last November for £265,000. However it is now being offered for just
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New health centre with rooftop garden could open in town centre
A NEW health hub with rooftop garden is set to open in Warrington town centre. As previously reported in the Warrington Guardian, the former Council Contact Centre is being turned into a one-stop shop health hub. It is one of the Government