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The 10 cosiest pubs in Warrington according to Google reviews
AS winter draws in and the evenings get colder, finding a nice and cosy pub is becoming more and more important. Warrington is constantly being invested in, with trendy new bars and restaurants, but what about the traditional pubs? We trawled
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Huge employer thanks workers while celebrating five years based in the town
ONE of Warrington’s largest employers has been celebrating five years based in the town. The Amazon fulfilment centre at Omega has recently marked its fifth anniversary by hosting a range of fun activities for employees. The warehouse team
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Major construction plans put forward by Warrington and Vale Royal College
MAJOR construction works have been proposed by Warrington and Vale Royal College this week. Plans submitted include documents proposing the construction of a completely new building on the site. The building would be constructed on land that
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Tributes to Latchford great-great-grandmother who died at 106
TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman from Latchford who has passed away at the age of 106. Mona Swindells was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and even great-great-grandmother. Mona died peacefully on Sunday, November 20. One
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Approval for plans to give hotel and spa a fresh new look
PLANS to give a Warrington hotel a fresh new look have been given the go-ahead. The proposals relate to a raft of new signage at The Park Royal hotel in Stretton. Applicant The QHotels Collection had applied to Warrington Borough Council’s
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FIFA WORLD CUP QATAR 2022: Warrington keeper's chance for Wales against England
FORMER Great Sankey High School student Adam Davies could make his World Cup finals debut against England in Qatar after today’s 2-0 loss for Wales against Iran. First choice goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey saw red in Wales' second Group B World Cup
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Jake's treasure trove of World Cup souvenirs topped off thanks to Aussie superstar
NINE-YEAR-OLD Warrington Wolves fan Jake Garton was so pleased with the Rugby League World Cup memento he received from winning Australia half-back Cameron Munster outside Old Trafford that he decided to sleep with it. The Melbourne Storm superstar
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Police warn of rogue traders offering to clean driveways in area of town
POLICE in an area of Warrington have urged residents to keep their wits about them following suspicious reports. Officers in Westbrook say reports have been made to Cheshire Police regarding rogue traders. They say that reports include people
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Much-loved restaurant in heartfelt plea for people to eat local and independent
A POPULAR restaurant is urging people to eat at local and independent eateries in a heartfelt plea. Donatello Italian restaurant in Orford has been much-loved by pizza and pasta lovers for decades since it opened in the 1990s. But despite being
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Mum shares genius tip to avoid Elf on the Shelf anxiety
Present lists, advent calendars, Christmas parties...there's already so many things for families to keep track of during the festive season. But one tradition that's become particularly popular in the past 10 years is Elf on the Shelf. On
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Driver dies after suffering suspected medical episode behind the wheel
A MAN has died after suffering a suspected medical episode behind the wheel. An air ambulance was dispatched to Ravenfield Drive in Widnes at around 3.45pm yesterday afternoon, Thursday. This came after emergency services received reports of
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COMING SOON: Rhiannon Dixon ring return, Tyrone McCarthy final bash
RHIANNON Dixon is to fight on the undercard of Josh Warrington’s IBF World Featherweight title defence in Leeds next month. For the Great Sankey boxer, who is trained by Anthony Crolla, her appearance at the First Direct Arena on December 10 will
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OPINION: Motivation is a huge factor in sport and Matty Russell has got it
THIS week’s signing of Matty Russell has probably divided opinion more than the five other Warrington Wolves recruits for the 2023 season. Opinions shared seem to range from those who are pleased to see him back for a second spell at The Halliwell
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New strength training gym opens on Slutchers Lane in town centre
A NEW strength training gym has opened on Slutchers Lane, in the centre of Warrington. Bank Quay Strength Club opened last month, and is now accepting new members into December. The club is located in Unit Seven on the Bank Quay industrial
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How to order a copy of your child's reception class photo in the Warrington Guardian
HERE are pupils at Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School, in Latchford, celebrating their first term in reception. We sent our photographer Dave Gillespie to schools across the town to capture more than 90 classes which were featured in a special
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Why you will have seen a huge military plane circling Warrington this morning
RESIDENTS have reported seeing a huge military plane flying at low altitude in the skies above this morning, Friday. The Airbus A400M was visible and could be heard circling the town and surrounding areas from around 10.30am. The Royal Air
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Appleton 5G mast plans abandoned after objections from residents
PLANS for a new 5G phone mast in Appleton have been abandoned following local objections. A 15-metre telecommunications mast was planned for installation on Longwood Road, in Appleton. The mast would have increased connectivity in the area,
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How to save on your energy bills this winter
The cost of living is continuing to rise, and as a result many of us will be looking for ways to save money where we can. With that in mind, personal finance experts Ocean Finance have revealed that switching to smart appliances could save £375
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Plans unveiled to upgrade ‘dangerous’ junction for cyclists and pedestrians
THE junction of four busy roads which has been branded as ‘dangerous’ for pedestrians and cyclists could be upgraded. Warrington Borough Council is seeking people’s views on plans to upgrade the junction at Bewsey Road and Lovely Lane, making it
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Mischievous puppy rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped under decking
A MISCHIEVOUS puppy needed to be rescued by firefighters after he became trapped underneath a patch of wooden decking. The adventurous mutt, called Rupert, was found wedged underneath the garden furniture at a property in Penketh. Crews from
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Superb win for Conservatives in Woolston by-election
THE Conservatives held onto their borough council seat in Rixton and Woolston following a hard fought by-election. Rob Tynan defeated Labour rival Trish Cockayne by just three votes in the election held on Thursday. And while it was a hold
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'Glowing' purple hotpod yoga business set to move into town centre
THE latest business looking to find a home in Warrington is Hotpod Yoga, according to Warrington Borough Council's planning portal. Hotpod Yoga currently has more than 50 sites across Europe, making it the continent's largest yoga business.
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Amateur photographer would love to go behind the scenes on Star Trek film
WELCOME to Behind the Lens, a new feature that shines a light on the talented photographers in our Warrington Guardian Camera Club group. This week, we’re looking at 56-year-old Tony Crawford’s favourite photos. Tony, who is from Orford, likes
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What's being said about Warrington Wolves' latest new signings
WARRINGTON Wolves have announced their fifth and sixth signings for the 2023 season this week and fans have been having their say on the new arrivals and the club’s decisions. Both of the latest newcomers plied their trade with French clubs in
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Photos taken from top of Fiddler’s Ferry show spectacular views across Warrington
NEW photos taken from the top of one of the area’s tallest buildings show spectacular views of Warrington. For many decades, Fiddler’s Ferry power station in Cuerdley has been a landmark on the landscape, visible for many miles around. But
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Warrington and Halton Hospital given 'red flag' for infant mortality levels
WARRINGTON and Halton Hospital has been rated 'red' for overall infant mortality rates. Almost a fifth of NHS trusts in the country received the same rating following a report shared by The Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audit and Confidential
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Gang as efficient as ‘milk round’ in flooding town with almost £500k of class A drugs
THREE members of a gang which flooded the streets of Warrington with class A drugs worth nearly £500,000 have been put behind bars. Stanley Carnall, his brother Peter Scott, and Alan Thomson were part of a county lines ring which ran as efficiently
