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Audi spotted doing 150mph on motorway found in Warrington filled with gold and drugs
A CAR seen travelling at 150mph on the motorway was found stopped on the M62 in Warrington with gold, a knife and drugs inside. Officers in GMP said around 1.30am this morning, Thursday, officer from the Tactical Vehicle Interceptor Unit (TVIU)
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Labour MP hasn't attended bin strike picket line despite 'recognising' issues
WARRINGTON North's Labour MP has confirmed she has not attended any picket lines during ongoing bin strikes. Members of the Unite trade union have been partaking in waves of industrial action in Warrington since October 3. This began as part
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Christmas returns to Warrington's Golden Square Shopping Centre
THE festive countdown is on at the Golden Square Shopping Centre, with Christmas trees having been erected. As is traditional, a large Christmas tree has been installed in the Old Marketplace, marking the build-up to the festive season. The
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Sponsored walk aims to raise vital funds for neglected dog in animal shelter
A SPONSORED walk is taking place to raise much-needed funds to support a neglected Warrington dog. The RSPCA’s Warrington, Halton and St Helens branch, based near Warrington town centre, has organised the event, which is in aid of raising funds
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Picturesque festive cinema to host Christmas film screenings just down the road
THE CHANCE to see Christmas films in the perfect festive location is available just down the road from Warrington. The perfect family day out this festive season, Luna Cinema is returning to Liverpool in December. As part of a winter season
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Heavy M6 traffic northbound in Warrington with long delays being reported
LONG delays are being reported on the M6 northbound this evening. Traffic is heavily congested between Junctions 10 and 23. As per a traffic report: "Long delays on M6 northbound from Junction 21A, M62 Junction 10 (Croft Interchange) to Junction
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LETTER: Getting a GP appointment is like getting an audience with the Pope
LATELY, our wonderful GPs are doing telephone assessments through the receptionists if the GP thinks it necessary you get a face-to-face appointment. It is now getting to be like getting to be like an audience with the Pope. In other words,
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LETTER: More questions about council leaders not standing for re-election
WITH the announcement from messers Bowden and Mitchell that they are not standing to represent Labour for council re-election next year, I would like to know if they intend to resign from their company directorships that they represent the council
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LETTER: Infrastructure needs to be prioritised before 15,000 homes are built
I REFER to your article regarding a projected extra 15,000 dwellings to be built in Warrington by 2039. Warrington Borough Council should be prioritising the infrastructure of Warrington urgently to accommodate this big increase in dwellings.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder following death of woman
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in St Helens. Just before 3.50pm, yesterday (Wednesday, November 15) a woman in her 60s was found unresponsive inside a house in Cannon Street in Clock Face. Paramedics
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LETTER: Council’s financial woes are now attracting national publicity
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s financial woes are now attracting national publicity. A recent lengthy article in The Times newspaper about its troubled finances included a claim by the council that my objection to its auditor about their 2017/18
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Meet Warrington Hospital's new children's ward's therapy dog
WARRINGTON and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced its newest member of staff. The trust's paediatric unit has welcomed a therapy dog to its ranks: Otis. A study has shown that patients benefit from as little exposure
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Couple receive BEM honours for 41 years of service to their community
A POSTMASTER and his wife who are at the heart of their community have been recognised for their more than 41-year service to Warrington. Kuldeep Dhillon and his wife Balbir Kaur, of Locking Stumps, received one of the King’s official birthday
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Ex-Warrington sex offender caught on CCTV drinking with woman found dead at his home
A SEX offender has been captured on CCTV drinking at a pub with a woman later found dead at his home. One month has passed since police began searching for 'dangerous' former Warrington resident Richard Scatchard following the death of 61-year-old
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Warrington’s first ever climate emergency forum is set get underway
WARRINGTON’S first ever climate emergency forum is set to get underway on Saturday. With forecasts that parts of Warrington could be underwater by 2050, the need to tackle the climate crisis has potentially never been more urgent. Coinciding
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Pair arrested after high-speed police pursuit ends with crash which closed M62
TWO men have been arrested after a high-speed police pursuit ended with a crash which closed the M62 last night, Wednesday. The motorway was closed between junctions four and five following the incident which left one person in hospital with serious
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How Warrington's MPs voted on controversial Palestine ceasefire amendment
BOTH Warrington MPs did not vote in favour of an amendment to the King’s speech last night calling for a ceasefire in Palestine. In a vote, tabled by the SNP parliamentary group, MPs voted yesterday, Wednesday, to add an amendment to the King’s
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Police searching for missing 14-year-old girl
POLICE are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl who has gone missing. Crystal Bellis was last seen at her home in Newton-le-Willows at about 10.15am yesterday morning (Wednesday, November 15). Officers say "extensive enquiries are being
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E-scooter rider remains in hospital more than a month after 'serious crash'
AN E-SCOOTER rider who was seriously injured in a collision with a car remains in hospital more than a month after the crash. Police appealed for information following the serious crash between the electronic scooter and a car on Market Street,
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Warrington care home worker named best in the country
A LYMM care home is celebrating after a big win at the Great British Care Awards. Keate House Residential Home was recognised in the ceremony with Cameron Rowe winning at the ceremony in Manchester last weekend. Over the evening, members of
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Warrington Rylands prepare to welcome in-form promotion rivals
WARRINGTON Rylands have been knocked out of the position they have occupied for some time, but they have an immediate chance to reclaim it on Saturday. Blues have been the principle challengers to runaway Northern Premier League Premier Division
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Bewsey Road and Lovely Lane roadworks complete with new junction
MAJOR roadworks designed to improve cyclist and pedestrian routes in Warrington have been completed. A new CYCLOPS junction has been completed between Lovely Lane and Bewsey Road, promising to make walking and cycling in the area safer. The
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Royal Mail and Evri Christmas 2023 post deadlines
Royal Mail and Evri are among the delivery companies to reveal their deadlines for Christmas post next month. Royal Mail has also warned customers to order their online gifts and shopping well in advance, and to post their festive greetings early
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Residents urged to ensure homes are free from clutter this winter
RESIDENTS are being urged to ensure their homes are free from clutter this winter. This is to prevent trips or slips, particularly for those who are more susceptible to falling. Last year, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) responded to more
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The sad day we learned of Briers' enforced retirement, 10 years ago
IT was this month 10 years ago that the announcement of Lee Briers’ enforced retirement as a player was made. What a huge moment it was in the history of Warrington Wolves, with Briers having been so pivotal in Wire sides for 17 years. From
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Free screenings at Warrington Hospital for Mouth Cancer Awareness Day
IN aid of Mouth Cancer Awareness Day, free screenings will be offered at Warrington Hospital next Wednesday. This is in a bid to raise awareness of the issues surrounding the condition as well as the symptoms that people should look out for.
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Inspectors slam 'inadequate' care home in Warrington where people are unsafe
INSPECTORS have slammed an ‘inadequate’ care home in Warrington where people are unsafe. Callands Care Home has been placed in special measures after being graded ‘inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Representatives of the CQC
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Shameless thief jailed again for expensive jewellery and milk stealing spree
A SERIAL thief has been locked up again after stealing expensive jewellery from a Warrington business. Shaun Clare also pilfered milk from a GP surgery in a shameful stealing spree across the town. The 34-year-old has form for such unscrupulous
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Green light for plans to create car park behind huge apartment development
PLANS have been approved to create a new car park behind a huge residential development in the town centre. An application was submitted to Warrington Borough Council in March relating to land off John Street, next to the ongoing Cheshire Junction
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'Violent controlling cowardly bully' jailed for vile treatment of Warrington woman
A ‘VIOLENT, controlling, and cowardly bully’ has been sent to prison for violence against a female partner for the third time. Ricky Coddington, 34, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday to be sentenced for two counts of controlling and
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Appeal in progress for controversial plans to scrap Culcheth CPS car park
PLANS to scrap more than 20 car parking spaces at a local shopping centre are subject to an appeal. Proposals were submitted to Warrington Borough Council regarding the removal of 22 car parking spaces from Culcheth CPS Shopping Centre at the beginning
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Warrington sex offender now subject of TWO suspended prison sentences
A SEX offender could be jailed for three years if he offends again after failing to abide by the rules of a court order – because he thought it was unjust. Callum Abbott, 24, now has the weight of two suspended prison sentences hanging over him