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Three in hospital after crash on M62 in Warrington

THREE people were taken to hospital after an early morning crash on the M62. The road was closed after the incident between junction 10 for Croft and 11 for Birchwood at 7.30am this morning, Monday. The road was closed completely for thirty

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Former owners of hit recording studio in Prestwich open 'unique' nursery in Lymm

Meet the owners of Back to The Garden nursery as their exciting new development in Lymm prepares for opening in January. Jeannie and Stewart Pickering founded the unique ‘child-led’ nursery back in 2018 but their journey to get here has been far

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Rail operator warns users that no trains will run on upcoming strike date

RAIL users are being warned not to travel on an upcoming date earmarked for strikes. Train operator Northern is warning customers that because of industrial action by train driver's union ASLEF on Saturday, November 26, it cannot operate any services

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Cheshire councillor asks if Warrington taxpayers could subsidise Tatton Park

CHESHIRE East should consider if it can continue to subsidise Tatton Park alone or ask councils such as Warrington and Cheshire West & Chester to contribute, a councillor said. Cllr Steve Hogben (Crewe South, Lab) first raised the matter of Cheshire

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Demolition of former car garage on main route through town is completed

WORK to demolish a former car garage which has stood on a main route into the town for decades has now been completed. Crews moved onto land at Silver Street in recent weeks to knock down the old Rybrook Jaguar dealership, which has been a familiar

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Warrington homeless hostel takes up shoe-painting to combat mental health

A Salvation Army homeless hostel on Brick Street is giving their residents a much-needed mental health boost through shote-painting classes. James Lee House is the home of over 50 homeless people in Warrington, catering exclusively to people over

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How fans can currently save £££s for 2023 Super League Grand Final tickets

ADULTS can currently buy 2023 Betfred Super League Grand Final tickets at half price. Next season will reach its finale on Saturday, October 14, at Manchester United's Old Trafford, kick-off 6pm, and a 50 percent early bid offer is in place until

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The Culcheth venue gearing up to host this weekend's Christmas market

CULCHETH will be getting into the festive spirit this weekend with the annual Christmas markets. But they won’t be held in the usual place in the centre of the village this year following Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council’s decision to cancel

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Police and paramedics attend crash on busy road as caution urged in wet weather

POLICE and paramedics were called to the scene of a crash on a busy road through Warrington this afternoon, Monday. Two police cars and an ambulance were dispatched to Winwick Road close to junction nine of the M62 shortly before 1pm. Two cars

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Mukherjee marks senior rugby debut with a second-half try

LYMM Rugby Club's second XV were defeated 38-17 at Preston Grasshoppers on Saturday. Set-piece dominance was not enough for Lymm in the NOWIRUL Cotton Traders Premier League clash on a day when player numbers were depleted. Nick Ashton travelled

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Ben Currie Testimonial game announced, first chance to see Wire's new signings

WARRINGTON Wolves' first fixture of 2023 will be Ben Currie’s Testimonial game when a glut of the club's new signings are expected to be on show. To mark Currie's 12th season with The Wire and the awarding of a Testimonial campaign, Warrington

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Youth ordered to leave town centre as police step up Christmas ASB patrols

A YOUTH was ordered to leave Warrington town centre and not return over the weekend. It comes as Cheshire Police is stepping up its patrols in the area as we enter the festive season. Officers say they are committed to tackling anti-social

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Adam Hills hosts mock political surgery in Matt Hancock's constituency

THE Last Leg host Adam Hills said he was surprised when people turned up to his mock political surgery in Matt Hancock's constituency with 'genuine issues'. The Australian TV presenter and comedian, 52, visited the Suffolk market town of Mildenhall

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Longford-born Jesse Lingard opens up about mental health battle in new documentary

Longford born lad Jesse Lingard has opened up about his mental health in a new documentary on Channel 4. ‘UNTOLD: The Jesse Lingard Story’ features Lingard giving a frank look into his life and struggles with mental health. The 60-minute insight

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Moving tribute to caring expectant dad who donated organs after M6 crash death

THE family of a caring man who was due to soon become a father has issued a moving tribute to him. Christopher Smith sadly died on Wednesday, November 16, following a three-vehicle crash on the M6 at Thelwall Viaduct. The incident occurred

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Photos show ‘devastating’ damage caused to house through electrical fire

PHOTOS have shown the ‘devastating’ damage to an Orford house in which a fire broke out yesterday morning, Sunday. Four fire engines from Warrington, Birchwood, Lymm and Penketh fire stations rushed to the scene on Orford Green at 11.12am.

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Popular Warrington store launches special Christmas shop with budget prices

A POPULAR Warrington store has launched a special Christmas shop with budget prices. M&S Gemini is one of the 10 stores across the UK to have a full-format Christmas Gift Shop. This will bring clothing, beauty, food, and decorations into

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Driver trapped in vehicle by tree after leaving carriageway in motorway crash

A DRIVER had to be freed from their vehicle by firefighters following a crash on the motorway in the early hours of yesterday morning. Sunday. Three fire engines from Warrington, Lymm and Runcorn fire stations rushed to the M56 at 5.49am after

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Scarlette Douglas breaks silence after ‘whirlwind’ I’m A Celebrity exit

Scarlette Douglas has returned to social media after she was voted out of the I’m a Celebrity jungle. She became the second celebrity to be voted off the I'm A Celeb jungle on Sunday. The TV presenter and property expert's exit follows Loose

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Recap: Long delays on M62 after rush hour crash in Warrington

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Three drug dealers caught with over £5k worth of cannabis spared jail

THREE drug dealers found with cannabis and cocaine in their car have been spared jail after their case took three years to come to court. Jasmine Calland, Dane Bradley and Russell Pearson were arrested by police on July 9, 2019, after being pulled

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Meet the Latchford head chef who watched his teeth 'melt' before his eyes

MEET the young head chef of Wok2Go who is raising money to one day have the chance to ‘smile again’ after losing all his teeth to bone disease. Lukas Moskor described the horrifying feeling as his teeth began to ‘melt’ away before his very eyes

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Popular football screening venue is on the market in Warrington town centre

A POPULAR football screening venue is on the market in Warrington. Set within the heart of the town centre, Postern Gate was listed for sale last month.       The St Austins Lane venue was constructed in the 1980s and

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Town provide 'sickened' keeper with support as urine bottle swap footage goes viral

WARRINGTON Town are providing their goalkeeper Tony Thompson with support as investigations take place into a fan’s despicable ‘urine’ act during Saturday’s home FA Trophy defeat to Guiseley. During a break in play in the second half, summer signing

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Anger at 'shameful' decision to close popular Warrington shop

THERE is anger at the closure of a popular store in Penketh. The McColl's in Penketh is one of three in Warrington to be closed by Morrisons. Convenience stores on Market Gate in the town centre, on Concord Place in Orford, and on Warrington

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How slimmed-down Mikaele aims to show Wire fans what he can really do

TOM Mikaele is looking to slim down in pre-season to show Warrington Wolves fans what he can really do. Having shown signs of promise following his mid-year move from Wests Tigers, the Samoan powerhouse is preparing for his first full season in