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Barrowhall Marcus Rashford mega-fan inspired to fundraise for Warrington charity
A BARROWHALL Primary student has decided to complete a sit up challenge throughout the month of November to raise money for Warrington’s Youth Zone. Two years ago, Lennie White, 9, was inspired to fundraise and gather food donations following
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How Paul Vaughan is adjusting to life at Warrington Wolves
HAVING finally made the move from Australia, Paul Vaughan can get to work with his Warrington Wolves teammates. Following an NRL career which saw him earn representative honours at State of Origin and international level, the 31-year-old is coming
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Sarah Millican set to bring comedy performance to Warrington in 2024
GEORDIE comedian Sarah Millican has been announced to play a leg of her UK tour in Warrington in 2024. On February 9 and 10 the year after next, Sarah will bring her unique brand of comedy to Pyramid and Parr Hall as part of her Late Bloomer tour
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Discussions over Warrington-Cheshire devolution deal continue – but no agreement yet
DISCUSSIONS with the Government over a potential devolution deal for Warrington and Cheshire continue to take place – although there is yet to be an agreement. Devolution was highlighted during the Chancellor’s recent autumn statement. Jeremy
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All the festive fun lined up at Bents Garden and Home this Christmas
BENTS Garden and Home has announced its line-up of 'festive fun' ahead of Christmas. The popular north west garden centre has been a staple of Christmas for many families in Warrington for a number of years. Its festive line-up announcement
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Home Bargains signs won’t ‘create a distraction’ for M62 drivers
PLANS to install illuminated signs on a Home Bargains logistics building look set to be approved after it was considered that they will not ‘create a distraction’ for drivers on the M62. An application seeking consent to display seven internally
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Why parking spaces in busy village car park are blocked off
PARKING spaces have been blocked off in a busy village car park. The bays in The Forge Car Park in Stockton Heath are closed to allow for work to be carried out. Electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Be.EV has partnered with Warrington Borough
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More than £25,000 raised by Poppy Appeal in Culcheth this year
MORE than £25,000 has been raised in 2022 by the Royal British Legion in Culcheth during this year's Poppy Appeal. The mammoth effort was undertaken in Culcheth during the British Legion's official Poppy Appeal, which launched on Thursday, October
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Children's charity kicks off festive season with Santa Dash
A CHILDREN'S charity is kicking off the Christmas period with the return of a festive fundraiser. Children's Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) is running its annual Santa Dash event next weekend. A Santa Dash involves a group of people dressed as
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Car park operators set to demand millions in fines this year
CAR park operators are set to demand millions in fines this year. This is a result of the Government looking to remove legislation designed to manage 'cowboy' car park operators. The top seven operators in the country turned over more than
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Chance for girls to meet and train with England Women world cup stars
GIRLS can meet and train with two of Warrington's England Women rugby league stars on Thursday night. The first of the HeRLegacy sessions, in partnership with the National Lottery, were delivered in Hull, St Helens and Whitehaven at the weekend
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Boy in ‘critical’ condition in hospital after serious assault in early hours
A BOY is in hospital in a ‘critical’ condition following a serious assault in the town centre. The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning on Bridge Street, close to McDonalds. The victim, aged 17, was rushed to Aintree Hospital
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Enormous Beluga cargo plane spotted flying low in sky above town
MANY residents were treated to an unusual sight in the skies above this morning, Tuesday. While it may be normal to spot a regular passenger plane passing by, people were treated to an enormous cargo plane. The Airbus A300-600 Super Transporter
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ITV's Dr Hilary urges action over virus killing 11,000 people each year
Celebrity doctor Dr Hilary Jones has warned people to take action over a virus killing 11,000 people a year. Dr Hilary is urging people to get a flu jab, as well as answering people’s most asked questions about vaccines. He said: ““The winter
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What to do if you haven't received £324 cost of living payment this month
Millions received a £324 cost of living boost from the Government in November, but what should you do if you missed out on one? More than 8 million households on low-income benefits were set to receive the sum this month, the Department for Work
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Less than half of England and Wales population Christian for first time ever
LESS than half of people in England and Wales identify as Christian, the first time the number has fallen below 50 per cent, census data shows. Just 46.2 per cent of the population described themselves as Christian in the 2021 census, down from
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Huge eating challenge with 42 items to demolish launches at Warrington café
IF you are up for an eating challenge, look no further than a popular town centre eatery. Café at the End of the Universe, based at Warrington Market, is offering a 42-item food challenge. Inspired by the TV show Man v. Food, contenders will
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Warrington open prison awarded prestigious gardening trophy
A WARRINGTON prison has been awarded a prestigious gardening trophy. The RHS and Prison Service have unveiled HMP Thorn Cross as the winner of this year’s Windlesham Trophy. The trophy is given to a prison garden in England and Wales each year
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Residents urged to be wary after influx of bogus clothes recycling banks in town
RESIDENTS are being urged to keep their wits about them when donating unwanted clothes. Warrington Borough Council says it has seen a recent influx of bogus textiles recycling banks popping up across Warrington. These rogue containers have
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Arson investigation launched by police as firefighters tackle car fire
AN arson investigation has been launched by police following a car fire in Orford. One fire engine from Warrington Fire Station was dispatched to Cotswold Road at 9.17pm yesterday evening, Monday. Firefighters were called to a small vehicle
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Send us your Elf on the Shelf ideas for a mischievous festive round up
DECEMBER is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing – Christmas is on its way and so is the Elf on the Shelf! The annual phenomenon captures the imagination of children every December with the mischievous elves arriving on the first
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Warrington college joins national strike this week as teachers say 'enough is enough'
TEACHERS at a college in Warrington will join in a national strike against the ‘largest real-terms pay cut in living memory’ this week. Priestley College on Loushers Lane will see its teachers join 16 other sixth form colleges throughout the north
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How Warrington's professional footballers are faring this season
Rich Wilcock takes a look at how Warrington's professional footballers have been faring since the start of the 2022/23 season, featuring Adam Davies, David Brooks, Jesse Lingard, Luke Cundle, Josh Brownhill, James Chester, Jordan Thorniley, Jack Robinson
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Green light for plans to convert Georgian former nursery into 10-bed HMO
A HISTORIC building dating back to the Georgian period is set to receive a new lease of life. Plans have been approved to transform the Grade II-listed building in Bewsey into a house of multiple occupation (HMO). The application, which has
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Depraved laughing predator raped woman in front of others at party
A DEPRAVED predator raped a young woman at a party in front of people – while laughing. The court heard how Ewan Burrows ‘simply wouldn’t take no for an answer’ when he sexually assaulted his victim and even strangled her. He appeared before
