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Rob Burrow to break new ground as he reads CBeebies Bedtime Story using computer
ROB Burrow will break new ground at the weekend when he reads a CBeebies Bedtime Story using technology that allows him to speak. The former Leeds Rhinos scrum-half, 40, suffers from motor neurone disease and uses a computer to communicate.
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Burtonwood primary school wins gold in conservation award
DEDICATED pupils and teachers from a primary school in Burtonwood have received praise in the form of an award for their hard work in helping to develop the school’s grounds. Children and staff at St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School spoke
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Former Cheshire Police officer accused of abusing position for sexual purpose
A FORMER Cheshire Police officer accused of abusing his position for a sexual purpose is set to appear in court. Following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation, PC Jordan Masterson has been charged with misconduct in public
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Number of strip searches of children held in custody revealed
CHESHIRE Police has defended the use of strip searches on under-18s in custody. A Freedom of Information request to Cheshire Constabulary revealed the number of strip searches that were used against children in custody between 2017 and 2021.
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Brazen burglars scale drainpipe to steal expensive jewellery as family had dinner
A GANG of brazen burglars stole expensive jewellery from a home while the occupants were inside having dinner. Sometime between 5.30pm and 6.30pm on Friday, November 18, three unknown offenders entered the garden of an address on Firs Lane in Appleton
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The high street stores you are missing in Warrington for Christmas shopping
YOU told us what high street shops you are missing the most ahead of Christmas 2022. With hundreds of your sharing your most-missed shops, there were some clear favourites. Here’s what you said: Debenhams Golden Square’s Debenhams closed
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Warrington social care worker bags nomination for national recognition award
A WARRINGTON social care worker may bag her second prestigious award this year in recognition of her ‘excellent’ leadership and support shown for Bewsey charity Making Space. Rachel Munn, a manager of six teams within the wellbeing services area
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Extra police to patrol town to deter thefts from delivery drivers over Christmas
MORE police officers are set to patrol distribution hotspots in Warrington as part of a Christmas crime crackdown. Cheshire Police has launched its annual operation to support delivery drivers and couriers over the festive period. With Christmas
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Offender touched woman inappropriately and ran away after she shouted for help
A WOMAN was assaulted by being touched inappropriately in a disturbing incident in Orford. At 7.19am yesterday, Wednesday, police were called to reports that a woman had been assaulted at the junction of Norris Street and Hallfields Road in Orford
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More than 500 Ikea Warrington workers to get cost of living pay rise
MORE than 500 workers at Ikea in Warrington are set to receive a pay rise in order to help combat the rising cost of living. The wage increase will come into effect in January as the Swedish furniture retailer ramps up financial and wellbeing support
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Latest stats show Warrington’s religious make-up as fewer identify as Christian
FEWER people identify as Christian and more people are non-religious in Warrington than a decade ago, new census figures show. Office for National Statistics data from the 2021 census shows that 57 per cent of people in Warrington selected Christianity
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New 'winter warm' hub announced in Penketh until March 2023
A NEW hub for the 'winter warm' campaign has been announced in Penketh. Funding for the project has been granted by Warrington Borough Council, which will see a new hub open in Penketh. The new hub will be available to the public every Friday
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Gill wins another medal plus British Athletics Cross Challenge results
DAVID Gill has got among the medals again. The Warrington Athletics Club runner contested the British Masters 10 Mile Road Race Championships in Gravesend, Kent, where he finished 35th overall in 1hr 5mins 51secs. This won the former tug o'war
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Could Warrington Town's star striker be set for a timely return to the fold?
THE imminent return of Jordan Buckley to the fold is “a big boost” to Warrington Town. Despite his side being in the midst of a striker shortage, however, manager Mark Beesley insists his star frontman will not be rushed back from a long-term ankle
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Some of the areas in north Warrington you can see Father Christmas this month
THE countdown to Christmas has officially begun as we come into December. Ahead of the big day, Father Christmas will be touring the area to visit families and spread festive cheer. This Christmas, The Rotary Club of Newton-le-Willows is
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Warrington Central to crackdown on 'chancers' using wrong train tickets
WARRINGTON Central station is one of the railway stations that has announced it will be toughening up on 'chancers.' In a new move, railway operating service Northern has announced it is implementing the latest technology in order to clamp down
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Sports hit by £10million losses across Warrington due to pandemic
WARRINGTON'S sports economy has taken a massive hit, new data shows. According to the latest figures, the town has faced a loss of £10million from its sports sector. This represents a huge loss in jobs across sports in Warrington.
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LETTER: As good a view from top of Fiddler’s Ferry as Blackpool Tower
INSTEAD of going up Blackpool Tower how about going up Fiddler’s Ferry chimney to see and enjoy the whole of the Mersey valley. Once it has gone it is gone forever. It can be seen on the skyline from all over Lancashire, Cheshire and Derbyshire
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LETTER: Great to see town centre investments but how many bars do we need?
IT is great seeing new investments come into the town centre, especially with the rejuvenation of Time Square. However all the new investments seem to be for food and drink establishments. How many bars does Warrington town centre need?
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LETTER: Height restriction barrier needed to stop unauthorised caravan camps
I NOTICED that travellers have again moved onto the car park adjoining Warrington Collegiate and LiveWire. How many times must we endure the mess they leave behind and count the cost to the council taxpayer for the clear up? On several occasions
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LETTER: Sick and tired of cleaning dog mess from path outside my house
I AM sick and tired of cleaning dog mess from the footpath at the front of my house. I live on Manx Road and I do know that other neighbours feel that same way. We see many people walking dogs along Manx Road and a lot of the time these people
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LETTER: Wrong to say council achieved nothing – town centre is the envy of most
I WANTED to reply to Gary Bebbington’s letter on what the council has done. I will start off by saying I have never voted Labour and investments in Redwood Bank and Together Energy remain highly questionable and reckless. But it would be wrong
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A special evening for football and rugby league fans coming up in the new year
FOOTBALL legend Stuart Pearce is heading back to The Halliwell Jones Stadium for a special evening in the new year. The former left-back, who won 78 caps for England, will be meeting fans and answering questions in “An Evening with Stuart Pearce
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UK households issued WiFi warning as energy costs soar
UK households paying Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband WiFi have been warned not to turn off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices. The amount that a household pays for each kilowatt hour of electricity it uses will rise to 34p
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Millions set to see Christmas cash boost hit their bank account in days
Universal Credit claimant as well as those on other benefits could receive a welcome cash boost to help with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis this Christmas. As energy bills soar, those eligible will receive a cash boost of £10 fro the Department
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Dad 'fighting to stay positive' after childhood sweetheart's devastating diagnosis
A DAD-OF-THREE has been campaigning for carer's rights after a devastating diagnosis left him as the full-time carer of his childhood sweetheart. Tony Brierley, from Lowton, was holidaying in Ibiza with his wife Sue in 2015 when she started to
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Police investigating as teenage girls followed by suspicious stranger
POLICE say they are investigating a suspicious incident which took place in Orford. Two teenage girls, both aged 14, are said to have been followed by a stranger in a white van while walking along Grasmere Avenue. The disturbing incident occurred
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Rylands exit cup competition but offer glimpse into the future
AT 2-0 up, Warrington Rylands looked in a fine position to progress in the Liverpool Senior Cup last night. Sean Cooke and Harry Pratt had both scored their first goals for the club to put them in control at the break – Cooke netted from the penalty
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OPINION: Time running out for Conservatives to deliver on manifesto promises
Many years ago I was asked for some advice by a man who wanted to be an MP. He was the prospective parliamentary candidate for a constituency not too far aware from here and he wanted to know how he could get publicity in his local newspapers.
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Police step up high-visibility patrols in area after reports of misbehaving youths
AN area of Warrington has received extra attention from police to combat anti-social behaviour. Cheshire Police says it has upped high-visibility patrols in Sankey Bridges following reports from residents. These included concerns over youths
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All traffic stopped on M62 eastbound after accident
ALL traffic has been stopped on the M62 eastbound this morning, Thursday, after an accident. The incident happened between junction eight for Burtonwood and junction nine for Winwick, with traffic held around 8.05am. Ten minutes later, all
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Nominate your inspirational charity champions and health heroes
THE Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards are back and they’re coming to a new venue in the new year. The Village Hotel will be hosting the glittering ceremony which honours charity champions, health heroes and good neighbours across Warrington
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Bewsey couple hold Star Wars wedding reception at Geek Retreat
A STAR WARS loving couple have held an out-of-this-world wedding reception at a town centre café and events hub. John Brownbill, 38, and Catherine Brownbill, 41, from Bewsey, were married last week on November 23. They then held their reception
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Offender caught with vile child abuse video graded in most severe category
AN offender who was found in possession of a vile child abuse video has walked free from court. Steven Harper was caught with the disgusting material earlier last year. The 59-year-old was subsequently charged with possessing an indecent photograph
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The GP surgeries in Warrington offering the most and least in-person appointments
THE GP surgeries in Warrington offering the most and least face-to-face appointments have been revealed. It follows the publication of the Government’s first league table which is designed to ‘name and shame’ the surgeries that are offering the
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Russell, King, Longstaff and 'ridiculous demands' - Fitzpatrick on recruitment
KARL Fitzpatrick has outlined the “ridiculous demands” Huddersfield Giants were making in order for Jake Wardle to remain a Warrington Wolves player. The England international, who finished 2022 on loan with The Wire and impressed by scoring six
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Lymm care home on track to open in less than one month
Work continues at pace on a state-of-the-art new £15million care home in Lymm, which is now less than one month away from completion. Build is progressing well at New Care’s 66-bed care facility on the corner of Whitbarrow Road and Statham Avenue
