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Gavin Williamson resigns from government amid bullying allegations
Sir Gavin Williamson has resigned from his position amid bullying allegations. The former Minister of State said the allegations against him were “becoming a distraction for the good work this government is doing”. pic.twitter.com
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EastEnders actor Bill Treacher has passed away aged 92, his family confirms
Bill Treacher, the actor who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has passed away at the age of 92. The actor was one of the BBC soap's original cast members and appeared on the show from 1985 until 1996. He died late on Saturday night after
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Adam Hills collects MBE for role promoting disability sport
WARRINGTON Wolves PDRL star Adam Hills has received his MBE at a ceremony at Windsor Castle today, Tuesday. The Australian TV presenter and comic received the honour from Princess Anne for services to Paralympic sport and disability awareness.
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Warrington organisations help armour community for a 'difficult' winter
HELP is at hand for the people of East Warrington this winter as a free wellbeing event will bring local organisations together to offer the best advice on how to ‘stay well’ during our frostiest season. Fearnhead Cross Community Centre will be
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Woman sentenced after having sex in public in Liverpool city centre
A WOMAN has been sentenced for outraging public decency after having sex in full view of people socialising in Liverpool city centre. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said that Kelly Cousins, 35, of Merton Road in Bootle, was seen by several
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Former Warrington Wolves centre announces retirement
FORMER Warrington Wolves centre Rhys Evans has announced his retirement from rugby league. The Wales international, who moved north with twin brother Ben to sign schoolboy forms with The Wire before progressing into the first team, had been turning
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National cross country action for Warrington Athletics Club members
EIGHT teams of Warrington Athletics Club runners competed at the National Cross Country Relay Championships at the weekend. First up were the women’s under 20s team, with Ellen Turnbull, Orla Gregory and Jess Connolly combined to come home in 26th
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WATCH: Urban fox spotted scavenging in Padgate skip
FOOTAGE has emerged of an urban fox scavenging in a skip in Padgate. The fox was spotted by residents on the evening of Thursday, November 3. Urban foxes are common in the UK, and many people gain enjoyment from feeding the animals regularly
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Mike Nicholas pays tribute to ex-Warrington Wolves international Bobby Wanbon
FORMER Warrington Wolves, St Helens and Aberavon rugby star Bobby Wanbon has died while on holiday with his wife Jean in Tenerife. The 78-year-old duel-code Wales international made a life for himself in Warrington after moving from South Wales
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RUGBY UNION: Lymm keep up the pressure but Warrington slip up again
STAND-IN skipper Nathan Beesley led the way for Lymm as they kept up the pressure at the top of the Regional One North West table on Saturday. The winger, who is the division’s leading try-scorer, touched down for a hat-trick of tries to help his
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Public meeting for Grappenhall residents on Fir Grove Hotel move
A MEETING will take place next week for residents of Grappenhall to learn more about asylum seekers moving into the Fir Grove. As the Warrington Guardian revealed last week, the hotel has closed and been leased to the Home Office for a year.
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Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 as wife pays tribute
Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips has died aged 98 after battling a long illness. Phillips, known for his iconic phrases “Ding Dong”, “Well Hello” and “I say” also provided the voice for the Hogwarts sorting hate in the Harry Potter
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Car flips on side after crashing into parked vehicles in Orford
A CAR flipped on its side in Orford last night, Monday, after crashing into parked vehicles. Officers were called to the incident on Orford Lane at around 5.50pm where they found a blue Ford Focus had crashed into three parked cars. A woman
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I'm A Celeb to air at different time tonight amid ITV schedule change
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! has been moved in the TV schedule for Tuesday night, ITV has confirmed. The hit reality show, which usually airs at 9pm, has got off to a dramatic start after Olivia Attwood was forced to quit the show after
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Eddie Stobart fined after workers exposed to asbestos
EDDIE Stobart has pled guilty to exposing its workers to asbestos at one of its sites without a proper asbestos survey. The logistics company - based in Appleton Thorn - has faced a fine of hundreds of thousands of pounds, plus nearly £10,000 in
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Optimism high in Warrington despite cost of living pressures
THERE is ‘optimism’ that Warrington will ‘continue to prosper’ despite the challenges it is facing. At its meeting on Monday, the council’s cabinet noted and discussed a report on council achievements in 2021-22. Members also approved the refreshed
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Talented Orford resident shares amazing portrait of Peter McLean
A TALENTED Warrington resident has shared an amazing portrait he once took of Peter McLean. Peter McLean, a well-known town centre character, sadly died last week. And Orford resident Ian Rowe thought it would be a nice way to honour Peter’
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New council £5m loan aims to 'kick-start' growth on gateway into Warrington
WARRINGTON Borough Council will provide a loan of up to £5 million to Wire Regeneration to help carry out regeneration in a ‘critical part’ of the town. The council’s cabinet approved the deal at its meeting on Monday. It will be used for the
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Turkey twizzlers and mint custard – your memories of school dinners
FRESH, healthy and full of nutrition – school dinners in 2022. Packaged, processed and full of nostalgia – school dinners in the 1970s and 1980s. Things have changed when it comes to eating lunch – or is it dinner? – at school. This week
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Public inquiry into plans to hike Warburton Toll Bridge price begins today in Warrington
A PUBLIC inquiry looking into plans to increase the price of Warbuton Toll Bridge will begin today in Warrington at the Village Hotel. The controversy around the proposal came after it was announced prices would hike from 12p to £1 - the first
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Will Warrington Town claim the away win that could take them top of the table?
WARRINGTON Town could find themselves top of the Northern Premier League Premier Division table if they extend their winning run tonight. Yellows make the long trip to Whitby Town looking for a fifth consecutive league victory – a game manager
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Lymm voters set to be removed from Warrington election map
THE voters in Lymm will no longer elect an MP for Warrington should a new scheme be approved. But revised proposals for new electoral boundaries will mean residents of Thelwall will still be in the Warrington South constituency. The Boundary
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Residents horrified by plans to 'tear down trees' in town centre
RESIDENTS have been left horrified by a planning application that involves 'tearing down' trees in the centre of town. A planning application was submitted in July, and following a consultation period, the application became 'valid' in October.
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Orford bully who beat his ex-partner up in front of child is spared jail
A BULLY who beat his ex-partner up in front of their child has been spared jail. Liam Brodrick left his victim feeling unsafe in her own home after repeatedly punching her in the head. But he claimed he ‘blacked out’ after drinking four cans
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This dedicated postmaster has served his 'beloved' community for 40 years
A POSTMASTER has marked 40 years serving his ‘beloved’ community – which he sees as his own family. Kuldeep Dhillon bought Locking Stumps Post Office in 1982. He felt lonely in his previous job as a microbiologist and decided that he needed
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Met Office weather forecast for Warrington ahead of Remembrance Day services
November is the month we commemorate all those who have lost their lives to conflicts across the world throughout history. Remembrance Day gives us the opportunity to pay our respects and if you’re heading to a service or parade this weekend,
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How Connor Wrench aims to use his ACL recovery time productively
WHEN you are recovering from long-term injury, pre-season can be long and lonely. Forced to watch on and build yourself back up while your teammates prepare themselves for another campaign is a tough ask for anybody, let alone a player at the very