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Police called to bridge at rush hour due to concerns for woman’s safety
POLICE closed a lane on a bridge in Warrington at rush hour due to an incident this afternoon, Friday. Officers attended Park Boulevard Bridge, crossing the River Mersey between Centre Park and Brian Bevan Island, at around 4.30pm. This came
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Girl, 11, taken to hospital after being hit by car at busy roundabout
A CHILD was taken to hospital after being hit by a car at a busy roundabout this afternoon, Friday. Emergency services were called to Sankey Way at Pink Eye roundabout shortly before 4pm after receiving reports of the collision involving an 11-
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Wire PDRL team to undertake mammoth charity walk next week
WARRINGTON Wolves Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) team are set to take on a charity challenge next week. The PDRL squad will be tackling 'one long walk' next week to raise money for their chosen charities. Any donations will be split
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Carer devastated as car damaged in shocking overnight attack
A CARER'S car was damaged in a shocking overnight attack in Newton-le-Willows last night. The attack is reported to have happened on Haydock Street, Newton, in the early hours of this morning, Friday. With significant damage caused to the white
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Four defenceless puppies shamefully thrown over wall in Orford dumping
THE RSPCA has launched an investigation after four defenceless puppies were shamefully dumped in an Orford garden. The dogs, who are all around three months old, were found by a shocked resident on Ullswater Avenue and it is believed they were
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Ant and Dec address I'm A Celeb 'loophole' after reporting Loose Women star
Ant and Dec have addressed Loose Women star Charlene White's 'rule breach' on I'm A Celeb after reporting her to ITV bosses. The popular presenters host the hit show every night at 9 pm from the Australian jungle and take to Instagram Live with
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Borough council by-election takes place next week
A BY-ELECTION for a borough council seat in Rixton and Woolston will take place next Thursday. It comes after Tory Josh Dixon confirmed he is stepping down. The candidates for the by-election are Rob Tynan, Conservative, Trish Cockayne, Labour
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MP calls for child road safety awareness going into winter
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter is calling for child road safety awareness going into winter. On a visit to Penketh High School, Mr Carter met with year seven pupils who were taking part in a road safety session with assistance from Warrington
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Tom Allen announces tour date for Warrington for September of next year
Tom Allen is set to perform a show in Warrington at the Pyramid and Parr Hall. The comedian, a panel show regular and host of ‘The Apprentice’ after show ‘The Apprentice: You’re Fired!’, will perform his ‘Completely’ show on September 13 of next
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Fears over council tax increase with ‘little choice’ for Warrington
FEARS have been raised over an increase in council tax bills for residents following the Chancellor’s autumn statement. Local authorities will be allowed to increase council tax by up to five per cent a year from April 2023 – without needing to
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LETTER: The loss of the Fir Grove Hotel is just the tip of the iceberg
The Fir Grove remained a hot topic for readers this week Here are two letters on the subject Stephen Connor is angry (Warrington Guardian, November 10) but as he sprays blame onto others, perhaps he should stop, look in the mirror and ask himself
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LETTER: Much-loved Pete McLean belongs to Sankey Street in the sky
HOW poignant to note the passing of Warrington’s ‘first citizen’ this week and read the floral tributes. Peter, you will be remembered by Warrington residents for as long as the stones of Holy Trinity church will endure. Warrington loved you
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LETTER: Why do a large number of cyclists in Warrington ignore the Highway Code
Why do a large number of cyclists seem to ignore the highway code? I often see the riders calmly go through red lights and weave between cars, hop on and off pavements with no lights and ride down one way streets the wrong way. I’m aware there
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LETTER: Lymm voters may as well give up voting now
I SEE from last week’s issue that Lymm is destined to be cast out from Warrington South constituency and will be added to Tatton ie, Knutsford, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Handforth (Warrington Guardian, November 10). The commission argued that
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Fans travelling to Rugby League World Cup final warned of 'busier than usual' trains
FANS travelling to Manchester for Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup final are advised that trains are expected to be busier than normal. Old Trafford will host a double-header as the men’s and women’s tournaments reach their climax tomorrow.
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A sneak peek at this year's Christmas at Dunham Massey lights trail
GIANT lilies shining on the water, spectacular glittering reindeer and floating dandelions – you’ve never seen Christmas lights like this before. Christmas at Dunham Massey transforms the historic National Trust venue into an oasis of magical lights
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Paddy McGuinness' message to comedian Peter Kay as comeback tour tickets sell fast
Paddy McGuinness has posted a heartfelt message to fellow comedian and funnyman Peter Kay ahead of his new tour. The Bolton comic and star of Car Share has been the talk of the country when he announced tickets going on sale for his comeback
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'Unique' bus offering Covid vaccines and health checks is coming to Warrington
A 'UNIQUE' bus which is the first of its kind in England is offering Covid-19 vaccines in Warrington. The Living Well bus primarily targets the most deprived 20 per cent of the population - who data shows are less likely to take up the vaccination
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Landlord let couple with young baby use room with ‘serious fire safety concerns’
A LANDLORD has been prosecuted after letting a couple with a young baby use a room with ‘serious fire safety concerns’. Warrington Borough Council brought a successful prosecution against Yousaf Younas, who had not complied with a legal health
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Home Office to consider deporting illegal migrant dealer at ‘earliest opportunity’
AN illegal immigrant who was jailed after being caught with thousands of pounds worth of drugs is facing deportation. The Home Office says it will consider removing convicted criminal Astrit Kullsi from British shores at the ‘earliest opportunity
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Your fundraising photos for Children in Need
PEOPLE of all ages have been fundraising today, Friday, for this year's Children In Need appeal. Children have gone to school and nursery wearing their pyjamas ready to buy some tasty treats at bake sales while others have been completed sponsored
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Hopes raised for new banking hub in south Warrington after bank closure
HOPES have been raised that residents in south Warrington could gain access to a new banking hub. Warrington South MP Andy Carter says he has met with representatives of a company which provides banking hubs in communities around the UK. Onebanx
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Tributes paid to Great Sankey mum who was “one of the best”
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Great Sankey mum who sadly lost her battle with cancer this week having fought the disease four times. Lisa Colledge was always smiling and “the life and soul of any party”. She was an inspiration to everyone she
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Council issues important warning to residents ahead of planned postal strike
RESIDENTS in Warrington have been reminded of disruption due to be caused by an upcoming postal strike. Royal Mail has advised that the Communication Workers Union is planning to carry out strike action on Thursday, November 24. The strike
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House prices in Warrington increase to a whopping average of £266k
HOUSE prices in Warrington increased to a whopping average of £266k in September. This is a 1.3 per cent increase on August - which is higher than the north west average. Over the month, the picture was different from that across the region
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Police launch urgent appeal to find woman reported missing from home
POLICE are appealing for help from members of the public to find a woman reported missing from home. Sherel Allan, from Warrington, was last seen in the Blackpool area of Lancashire last Friday, November 11. Lancashire Police says she left
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The Warrington swimmers that have smashed British and European records
IT was as if they had never been away. After a low-key presence at last year’s national championships due to Covid, Warrington Masters Swimming Club sent a full team of nine to this year’s event in Sheffield. In picking up a grand total of
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The area in which Beesley wants to see improvement from Warrington Town
BACK-TO-BACK defeats has meant Warrington Town’s recent good form has hit the buffers. As such, manager Mark Beesley wants to see improvement from his players on the mental side of the game as they switch their focus to the FA Trophy. Saturday
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Watch music maestro André Rieu in concert at Warrington cinema
WHY not kick off 2023 in style and immerse yourself in the sounds of André Rieu in concert? And you don’t even need to leave Warrington! The renowned violinist and conductor’s celebratory concert in Dublin will be streamed at Odeon Luxe in
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'A matter of time until we climb the table,' says Warrington Rylands boss
JODY Banim believes it is “a matter of time” until Warrington Rylands start climbing the Northern Premier League Premier Division table. A winless October had set them back but they have taken four points from their past two league games. The
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Incredible futuristic home could be built in Warrington village
PLANS have been submitted to build a new futuristic home in Lymm. The scheme will see the existing 1900s 'dilapidated' red brick house at the bottom of Pepper Street in the village replaced by an impressive detached property. Consent to extend
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Illegal Albanian immigrant with ‘key dealing role’ caught with £28,000 of drugs
AN illegal immigrant has been locked up after being found with tens of thousands of pounds worth of drugs in Warrington. Albanian national Astrit Kullsi entered the country illegally and was caught engaging in the unlawful enterprise near the town
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Stalker attended woman’s home and work and left her abusive voicemails
A STALKER was told he could be punished in the community despite stalking a woman. Paul Marrow attended the victim’s home and workplace, as well as leaving her abusive voicemails on her phone. The 50-year-old was charged with stalking without
