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Warrington clothing store will close for good in the new year after 41 years trading
LOVELY Lane will soon lose its charming clothing store that has traded in Warrington for more than 40 years. Vic and Jill Crossland, married couple and owners of VC Industrial Clothing will lock up their beloved shop for the final time and say
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Rio Brazilian Steakhouse - the new restaurant causing a stir in the town centre
ON Saturday, November 26, Warrington welcomed its newest eatery to the town centre - Rio Brazilian Steakhouse. Being sited in the building that once homed Warrington's ill-fated branch of Prezzo, the new restaurant has transformed the area.
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Was your baby born in Warrington in November 2022?
WE would love to hear from new parents who welcomed their baby into the world this month. We are giving November babies the chance to appear in the Warrington Guardian for the first time. If you live in Warrington and celebrated a new baby
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Warrington Rylands kick-off moved to avoid potential England clash
WARRINGTON Rylands’ home game this coming weekend will kick off earlier than planned. Blues and visitors Nantwich Town have mutually agreed to move the kick off time of Saturday’s Northern Premier League Premier Division clash forward by two hours
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Children from seven schools sworn in as ‘mini cops’ to tackle issues in town
A NEW intake of budding police recruits – all under the age of 12 – have been sworn in as ‘mini cops’ working across Warrington with Cheshire Police. The scheme sees children from seven primary schools in the town assisting the community, funded
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Dog dies and man taken to hospital after M62 crash that saw air ambulance called
A DOG sadly died after being involved in a crash on the motorway yesterday, Sunday. The dog, which had found its way onto the eastbound carriageway of the M62, was hit by a vehicle, which is then believed to have been hit by another vehicle.
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Former Saints player joins Woolston Rovers coaching staff
WOOLSTON Rovers chiefs believe the arrival of Lewis Charnock will bring another dimension to their coaching of open-age teams in the 2023 season ‘Dougie’ has joined the Rovers coaching staff after recently retiring from the professional game, having
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Last block of building branded ‘Warrington’s ugliest’ set to be demolished
THE final block of a building which has been branded as ‘Warrington’s ugliest’ is set to be demolished. Crews have made good progress in demolishing New Town House in the town centre as the major demolition project reaches its latter stages.
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Great Sankey girl guides sell badges to fundraise for Children in Need
THE 37th Warrington Rainbows, a girl guide group based in Great Sankey, have held a fundraising day for Children in Need. The group, which caters to girls aged between four and seven before they move on to Brownies, decided to decorate and sell
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16 great pictures as Warrington transformed into a winter wonderland for the weekend
WARRINGTON was transformed into a winter wonderland over the weekend. The town centre was bustling as a jam-packed weekend full of Christmas activities and events took place. Time Square welcomed a funfair, swing grill and Christmas Artisan
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Rogue 'meet and greet' car park near Manchester Airport permanently shut down
A ROGUE 'meet and greet' car park near Manchester Airport has been permanently shut down by police. Dozens of holidaymakers had lodged complaints about issues relating to several car parks operating near the airport. Incidents included car
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The golden post box to send letters to Santa - and you'll get a reply!
EXCITED youngsters living on Edgewater Park can send a letter to Santa this year courtesy of a Latchford mum’s creative idea. Aimee Mole and her three young children have decorated a golden post box where children on the estate can write a letter
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Winwick Road car dealership making sure 'no one is left behind' this Christmas
A WINWICK Road car dealership is making sure that 'no one is left behind' this Christmas. Rybrook Warrington is using new technology to ensure that motorists and passengers remain safe over the festive period. The dealership is one of the first
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Police thank court for jailing creep who performed sex act in front of teen girls
THE jailing of a pervert who was caught performing a sex act on himself in front of shocked girls has been welcomed by police. As reported by the Warrington Guardian last week, Jamie Scott looked directly at the teenagers as he exposed his penis
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Warrington charity that supports children with life-limiting illnesses wins award
A WARRINGTON charity that provides photography and videos for families of children with life-limiting illnesses has received a prestigious award. JUMP, founded by Christine Bentham following the death of her three-year-old grandson Jacob Hawthorn
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International traders choose Birchwood as the site of their new expansion
AN international trading company has chosen Birchwood to be the site of its newest branch. FX Cartel has set up shop at Birchwood Park, on Birchwood Way. The business focuses on the FX international market, one of the most actively traded markets
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Martin Lewis urges UK homeowners to act now and save up to £560 a year
MARTIN Lewis has urged UK homeowners to act now and save up to £560 every year. The MoneySavingExpert told homeowners they could save hundreds on their mortgages if they jump on a new deal now. In the latest MoneySavingExpert newsletter homeowners
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Government launches £1billion scheme to make middle-income homes energy efficient
THE Government has launched a £1billion scheme to make middle-income homes more energy efficient along with a public information campaign advising people how to cut power usage. Energy Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed the new Eco+ scheme to extend
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Residents enjoy party to remember as retirement village celebrates 20th birthday
RESIDENTS living in a retirement village in Orford have been celebrating the complex’s 20 years in existence. Ryfields Retirement Village enjoyed an afternoon of food, music, and celebrations this month to mark the milestone anniversary of the
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Boy George slammed for reaction to Jill Scott being named I'm A Celeb winner
I’M A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! came to a end last night as Lioness star Jill Scott was crowned queen of the jungle on the ITV hit show’s return to the Australian jungle. During Sunday night’s show the former England footballer, who lives in
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Amazon provides generous donations to Warrington's mental health charities
AMAZON delivered generous handouts to two of Warrington’s mental health charities at a recent three-day event held by the brand. The event, held at the Omega site, welcomed employee’s over from America to check out some of the great local organisations
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The perch maestro strikes again
PERCH maestro Michael White set out for an early morning session on the Bridgewater Canal searching for signs of movement when he spotted roach topping and cast his lure among them. And as he stated, he found a perch – a stunning fish during what
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A blow for Warrington Town as forward is recalled from loan spell
CONNOR Woods’ highly productive spell at Warrington Town is over. This morning, it has been confirmed that National League North side Southport have exercised their option to recall the forward from his loan spell at Cantilever Park. @
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Great Sankey mum with inoperable brain tumour opens university's imaging academy
A BRAIN tumour fighter diagnosed with a terminal disease says she is "honoured" after opening a new imaging academy at Edge Hill University. Laura Mahon, who is originally from Great Sankey but lives in Lea Green, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma
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RUGBY UNION: How Lymm and Warrington did on their return to action
FOLLOWING their two-week break from fixtures, Lymm showed signs of early ring rust in a well-contested clash with Manchester. Adam Fletcher’s men were ahead by just three points when the visitors scored their second try of the first half, but their
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Young actress 'over the moon' as she lands Christmas ad role on first audition
A TALENTED eight-year-old has been the talk of her classroom after landing a main role in a local Christmas advert. With a love for singing and dancing, Anastasia Lockett, joined First Act acting school in Warrington town centre in September.
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'Several vehicles lose control' as police dispatched to Woolston Grange Av oil spill
POLICE were dispatched to clear up an oil spill between Birchwood and Woolston last week. The incident took place on Thursday, November 24. Residents and motorists in the area put out warnings on social media to other drivers in order to urge
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Vile pervert caught trying to video girl using women’s toilets at shopping centre
A DISGUSTING pervert has been locked up after being caught trying to film a girl using the women’s toilets at a busy shopping centre. Dorniel Nica, who is already a registered sex offender, was spotted using his phone camera to look under the next
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The part Josh McGuire played in Wire signing Matty Nicholson from Wigan
YOUNG gun Matty Nicholson has revealed the part Josh McGuire played in his decision to switch from Wigan Warriors to Warrington Wolves part way through the 2022 season. The 19-year-old back-rower penned a three-and-a-half year deal with Warrington
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More fantastic photos from top of Fiddler’s Ferry show neighbouring towns
WE are continuing our look at the spectacular views of the area we live taken from one of the tallest buildings around. Last week we saw wonderful Warrington from a view you are unlikely to have seen very often. This was courtesy of photographer
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The seven historic sites in Warrington ‘at risk’ of being lost forever
A NUMBER of historic buildings, structures and sites in Warrington have been listed ‘at risk’ of being lost forever. Seven entries in the area have been included on Historic England’s register of cherished and important old locations. The Heritage
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Two youths involved in pub fight which left teen with bleed on brain
TWO youths were involved in a fight which led to one teen being left with a bleed on the brain. Brandon Cain and Luke Wilkinson were part of a fight between two large groups of men outside The Station House in Padgate. Cain, of Tyne Close,
