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Fewer than one in five people pass this three-question IQ test - can you pass it?
Thought to be the shortest IQ test in the world, the Cognitive Reflection Test consists of just three questions. However, many people still find it difficult with only around 17% of people able to pass it during a study. The common IQ test
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Drivers parked illegally at beauty spot hit with fixed penalty notices
POLICE are continuing to crack down on drivers parked illegally at Lymm Dam. Two drivers caught were issued with fixed penalty notices on Saturday. The cars were parked on zig-zag lines beside the nature reserve. READ > Lorry driver
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When a 7-year-old from Warrington was given six strokes of a rod for stealing sweets
This week, we are looking back to a story from the Warrington Guardian from December 1919. Justice was rather different 103 years ago. Warrington Juvenile Police Court heard of a ‘somewhat remarkable’ case where three young boys had been stealing
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Top tips to save money on fuel as petrol prices set to soar by 12p per litre
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit many of us in the pockets, there are fears petrol prices could rise by another 12p early in 2023. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) revealed in its forecasts published alongside the Budget
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The 8-day Warrington festival which included a cow parade and circus
OVER the next few weeks in Yester Years we are looking at some of the events that have made Warrington great. This week we are taking at look at St Andrew’s Fair. Historically, St Andrew’s Fair was one of Warrington’s two fairs and was held
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10 rarest 50p coins in circulations revealed - how much they are worth
The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins in circulation. The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this year, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022. Since then, over 70 variations of the 50p coin
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Let there be light - Christmas decorations take over Warrington
IT'S December, which can only mean one thing: Christmas is well and truly on its way to Warrington. Many streets have seen themselves become illuminated by neighbours' annual lights displays, ushering in the festive season. This has all sparked
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Bamboo Botanicals: The perfect place to pick up a plant
MEET Kim Liu – the face behind Bamboo Botanicals in Golden Square. She’s been selling house plants for two-and-a-half years from a shop in a Runcorn garden centre and now in Warrington town centre. Here, in our latest Trader of the Week feature
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First look at new luxury hotel breathing new luxury life into listed building
THESE photos show a behind the scenes look at Warrington’s newest hotel, bring a luxury touch to the town centre. The Old Post Office, run by Deuce Hotels, is a boutique aparthotel located in the Cultural Quarter. Offering views across Palmyra
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Restrictions imposed on dog after it injured woman while ‘dangerously out of control’
A LIST of restrictions have been imposed on a dog after it injured a woman while ‘dangerously out of control’ Its owner, Jordan Clayton has also been handed unpaid work for the incident in Warrington, as well as for damaging property. The 26
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Motorist who made off without paying for fuel ordered to pay it all back and more
A DRIVER who made off without paying for fuel has been ordered to pay for it all by the courts. On eight occasions, James Payne left without handing over money for fuel, which cost around £80. The 20-year-old, of Grappenhall, was caught however
