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The Warrington institution which hit TV fame in the 1980s
THIS week in Looking Back we are heading back to a booming time. Many people outside Warrington first became aware of the brewery thanks to the Greenall Whitley TV adverts in the 1980s. Do you remember them? ‘Oh I wish I was in Greenall
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When this Warrington pub was burned to the ground
THIS week in Looking Back we are heading back 11 years. Do you remember the arson attack which saw this popular Lymm pub demolished. Nine fire crews were called to battle the flames at the derelict Railway pub on Mill Lane, Heatley in the early
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UK drivers warned about £2,500 fine for breaking 7 winter driving laws
UK drivers are being warned about breaking 7 winter driving laws which could land them with a £2,500 fine. With darker evenings and overnight frost setting in, drivers are warned to be extra cautious on the roads, but what winter driving rules
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Photos as residents surround Cenotaph for moving Remembrance service
HUNDREDS of residents came together to commemorate those who have served and continue to serve our country. The annual service of remembrance honouring those who have fallen in war took place this morning, Remembrance Sunday, at Warrington Cenotaph
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New £1 million health testing and screening venture opens in Daresbury
A NEW £1 million health venture has opened in Daresbury. Sankey Biolabs, the new health testing and screening venture, has been established at Sci-Tech Daresbury. The Sankey Biolabs laboratory provides diagnostic blood testing services to a
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Beloved Latchford business 'shakes' things up with new branch - Toast Treats
LATCHFORD Village's newest eatery is a hit with locals, after promising to 'shake' things up for the area. It was announced in June that the owners of Toast, on Knutsford Road, would be opening a new branch in Latchford Village. Toast Treats
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Lawyer gives warning to England fans who plan to pull a sickie to watch World Cup
An employment lawyer has warned England fans they could be sacked if they pull a sickie to watch World Cup matches this winter. The tournament in Qatar is less than two weeks away, and with England's opening match kicking off at 1pm on a Monday
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Brilliant Christmas ideas and events to try in Warrington
IT may be mid-November but the countdown to Christmas in Warrington is already well under way. And there is plenty going on across the town for you to get into the festive spirit. Here is our pick of the best. You can send us your event
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Massive 125km hydrogen pipeline project clears latest hurdle
Plans for a massive 125km pipeline which would run through Warrington and Runcorn have reached another milestone. A statutory consultation has now closed on plans for the HyNet North West project, with 547 members of the public attending events
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Warrington charity that raised £40,000 in 2 years launch 2022 Christmas drive
ST Joseph’s family centre will once again support hundreds of families this Christmas with their annual festive fundraising drive. Aimed particularly at families experiencing signification financial hardship, the St Joseph’s family centre in one
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Warrington’s World Cup heroes - Kevin Ellis
AS proud a Welshman as you’ll ever meet, Kevin Ellis pulled on the red jersey three times in World Cup matches during his days as a Warrington Wolves player. He was in the line-up as Wales overhauled France 28-6 at Ninian Park, Cardiff, in the
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Afternoon tea at The Grand is a real treat
FRUIT scones with jam first and then cream or cream first then jam? That’s always the burning question when you sit down for afternoon tea! Town centre bar The Grand now offers the mid afternoon treat and it is just that – a treat.
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Census reveals town’s veteran population as country pays its respects
THE number of armed forces veterans living in Warrington has been revealed as the country prepares to pay its respects. Further results from last years census have been released in time for Remembrance Sunday, with many veterans set to appear at
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The two Warrington restaurants recognised in national Good Food Awards
TWO Warrington restaurants have been recognised for the quality of their food by winning a prestigious national award. Both San Lorenzo and Tao have scooped a Good Food Awards 2023 blue ribbon in the latest competition, in the restaurant and takeaway
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Warrington Hospital offer free silent cancer screenings this month amid rise in cases
GRAB the opportunity to receive a free mouth cancer screening at Warrington Hospital for one day only this November. As a show of support for ‘Mouth Cancer Action Month’, the helpful team of experts from Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals
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Thugs who turned Warrington into 'Wild West' during huge pub brawl all spared jail
SEVEN thugs turned Warrington into the ‘Wild West’ during a violent town centre pub brawl. The incident involved a fight between around 25 people which broke out at The Hop Pole after England lost the Euro 2020 final. One member of staff who
