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Cute homeless kitten found to be neither male nor female in veterinary first
A HOMELESS kitten is the first to be seen by vets at an animal charity that is neither male nor female. Tabby-and-white Hope was originally thought to be a female cat when it was admitted to Cats Protection's rescue centre in Warrington, but vets
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Andy Carter raises Fir Grove asylum row in Parliament debate
OPENING an asylum centre at a Warrington hotel without consulting residents was 'simply not acceptable'. Warrington South MP Andy Carter raised his concerns in the House of Commons on Monday afternoon during an urgent debate on the migrant crisis
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'Dangerous drivers' abandon 'stolen' vehicle as police helicopter follows suspects
TWO men were arrested after police followed a suspected stolen car in the early hours of this morning. On Saturday, November 5, it was reported that a vehicle had been taken from a property on Brook Street, Lowton. At around 4.30am on Monday
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Birchwood residents voice concern over unauthorised traveller encampment
BIRCHWOOD residents have taken to social media to voice concern over an unauthorised traveller encampment. The encampment was established off Ordnance Avenue on Wednesday, October 26. According to Cheshire West and Chester county council, the
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Brilliant image of Warrington Market in the 1970s
THIS week in Looking Back we travel back to the 1970s. This nostalgic image shows the old market hall which is now the centrepiece of Golden Square. It shows shoppers looking for fresh fruit, fish and cheese which was among the items on sale
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Lymm service station eyed for major developments in new plans
LYMM Poplar 2000 services - known colloquially as Lymm services - is being eyed for major developments, planning documents show. The plans, submitted at the beginning of the month, include proposals for a large extension to the parking facilities
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Former Lymm Hotel site 'multi-generational' £28m project to open next month
PROGRESS is continuing ‘at pace’ to complete part of the £28million care facility project at the former Lymm Hotel site on Whitbarrow Road. Building works are currently ongoing to create the complex, launched by the McGoff Group, which will feature
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Woman absconds from prison after failing to return from day release
POLICE are appealing for information after a 38-year-old woman absconded from HMP Styal. Jennifer Touray was on day release from the prison and was scheduled to return at 5pm on October 31 but failed to do so. Officers are currently carrying
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Cheshire cabin named among best new woodland cabin and lodge stays in the UK
A Cheshire woodland cabin has been named among the best new woodland cabin and lodge stays in the UK, according to a list by The Guardian. With the cooler months now upon us, you might be wondering where you can spend a cosy night or two away with
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Love Island star Olivia Attwood quits I'm a Celebrity after just 24 hours
Love Island star Olivia Attwood has quit I’m a Celebrity after just one day in the jungle. The reality TV star, 31, was the first person from the dating show sign up for I’m a Celebrity but has had to quit 24 hours into the series on medical grounds
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Café at the End of the Universe reassures guests amid kitchen closure
A BELOVED town centre cafe has temporarily closed the doors to one of its kitchens but wants to reassure guests that it will be back in action soon. Cafe at the End of the Universe has been in business since 2017, and guests have been able to enjoy
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Baby's arrival came after 'overwhelming' darts competition success
BABY Hallie waited to arrive just long enough for her daddy Josh Wills and his darts partner Mike Lagar to win a competition together for the second time in thrilling fashion. Wills and Lagar came out tops in the Warrington Darts Organisation's
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Why Samoa look set to be without their captain for semi-final with England
SAMOA are set to be without their captain for Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final against England. Junior Paulo has been hit with a one-match penalty notice by the tournament’s Match Review Panel for a Grade A striking offence. The
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£324 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts from tomorrow
Millions of Universal Credit claimants will receive a £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday this week. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed that those eligible for the second part of the £650 cost of living boost would receive
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Mum warns of three men following her children in Birchwood supermarket
A MUM has warned shoppers in Birchwood of three men who followed her and her children through a supermarket. The incident took place at ASDA in Birchwood Shopping Centre, on Sunday, October 30. According to a post on social media, the woman
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'Stalker put me through 20 months of living hell' – councillor speaks out on vile abuse
A BOROUGH councillor says she may have stepped down from public life due to vile abuse from a Chapelford mum. Cllr Wendy Maisey, who represents Culcheth, Croft and Glazebury, was the victim of a prolonged spell of abuse from Marta Paszkowska, of
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New digital street hubs to replace phone boxes on Warrington streets
A PHONE box in Warrington town centre could be replaced by a digital version in a new plan by BT. The communications giant is planning to remove the phonebox from Horsemarket Street and replace it with a digital street hub. Plans have now been
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Stalker made his ex-partner feel like a 'prisoner' in her own home
A STALKER made his ex-partner feel like a ‘prisoner’ in her own home. Johnathan Dearn hounded the victim with WhatsApp messages and emails and even turned up uninvited at her home a number of times Warrington Magistrates’ Court heard how the
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Swish new look set for Warrington McDonald's restaurant
A NEW look at the McDonald's at Lymm has been agreed. Plans have been approved for the revamp at the Poplar 2000 restaurant and takeaway. The scheme will see the site extended with a new entrance, doors, drive thru windows and more. A patio
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Peter Kay announces new stand-up comedy tour
PETER Kay has announced his return to stand-up comedy with his first live tour in 12 years. The 49-year-old north west comedian, who has been largely absent from the public eye for the last four years, will embark on an arena tour spanning from