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Westbrook couple forked out £6k on Bents decorations for exquisite Christmas tree
COULD this be Warrington’s most beautiful and most expensive Christmas tree? Decked out in lavish ornaments all exclusively purchased from Bents, Christine Mitchell has shelled out a whopping £6,000 on decorations for her masterpiece tree.
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Two fighters from one club achieve title shots after stoppages on same show
TITLE shots are on the cards for two Latchford fighters in 2024. Warrior Muay Thai pair Phillip Mannian and Ash Harrison earned their opportunities with third-round stoppages against their opponents in contests on the Xtreme Promotions Return With
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'Detrimental' village restaurant building plans rejected by council
'DETRIMENTAL' plans for a restaurant building in Glazebury have been refused by the council. Proposals were submitted to Warrington Borough Council regarding the Indian restaurant Chennai, off Warrington Road in Glazebury. A planning application
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Christmas events including breakfast with Santa coming up at Warrington Youth Zone
THE Warrington Youth Zone aims to make Christmas time as magical as possible for as many children within the community. In the lead up to Christmas there are a whole host of events that both children and adults can get involved with to spread some
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Great Sankey firm to team up for period product campaign to protect rivers
GREAT SANKEY firm United Utilities has teamed up to support a period product campaign. ‘Stop the Block. Period.’ Is a campaign set up alongside period product manufacturer Bodyform to raise awareness about the proper disposal of period products
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Trial of youth pair accused of murder of Brianna Ghey set to proceed as planned
THE trial of a boy and a girl accused of the murder of Birchwood teenager Brianna Ghey is set to proceed as planned next week. On February 11, the 16-year-old transgender schoolgirl was found on a path at Culcheth Linear Park having sustained multiple
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Residents warned of rise in burglars breaking into homes and stealing car keys
RESIDENTS across Warrington are being warned of a rise in car and key burglaries. Cheshire Police is urging residents to be vigilant following an increase in burglary incidents involving the theft of vehicles. Over recent weeks, officers have
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Tributes left at Padgate Station after tragic death of 18-year-old
TRIBUTES have been left at Padgate Station following the tragic death of a teenager. Police confirmed that an 18-year-old man was hit by a train at the station on Saturday, November 18. The incident occurred shortly before 1.15pm on Saturday
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Why this north west lantern festival is becoming a family favourite
As the festive season approaches, family-friendly activities have begun to pop up across the region – and there’s no better or brighter way to start your Christmas countdown than at Chester Zoo’s magical wonderland, Lanterns and Light. Featuring
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Businessowner's annoyance at residents dumping waste in her bins amid strikes
A BUSINESSOWNER has shared her annoyance at household waste being dumped in her privately-owned bins amid the strikes. Chloe Louise Jones owns Bamboo Salon on Dam Lane in Woolston. Like the other businesses in the shopping precinct, Chloe privately
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Care home staff in Woolston raise hundreds for Children in Need
Newly opened care home Woolston House, Exemplar in Woolston held a fun day for Children in Need. The staff and residents danced for 12 hours consecutively from 8am to 8pm. And they have raised more than £200. All the staff wore their pyjamas
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A closer look at Warrington Rylands' impressive use of substitutes
SATURDAY saw a continuation of an impressive record that has underpinned Warrington Rylands’ season. For the second week running, Adamah Sidibeh rose from the substitute’s bench to score the winning goal as Blues regained second spot with a 2-1
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Warrington Guardian readers can subscribe for £6 for 6 months in Black Friday sale
READERS who want to subscribe to the Warrington Guardian can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online,
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Two crashes occur within minutes of each other on M56 involving six vehicles
SIX vehicles were involved in two separate crashes within minutes of each other on the M56. Both accidents occurred on Friday afternoon, with the first occurring on the westbound carriageway near to junction 11 for Daresbury and Preston Brook.
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Gill makes it five British golds in 2023 in team success with clubmates
FORMER fire fighter Dave Gill has added a fifth British masters gold medal to his 2023 collection in a team success. The Warrington Athletics Club runner and ex-tug o’war world champion had already achieved British golds on road, multi terrain,
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We visited 'Cheshire's best restaurant' as it eyes up national crown
CHESHIRE’S best restaurant is waiting to find out if it will claim the national title. Giuliano Ristorante in Handforth was named the county’s best restaurant at the England's Business Awards earlier this year. So we paid the restaurant on
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Police give update on missing teenager
A MISSING 14-year-old girl from Newton-le-Willows has been found safe, police have revealed. Police appealed after Crystal Bellis was last seen at her home last Wednesday morning. Extensive enquiries were being carried out to find her.
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Dismay after fire burns through Great Sankey football club's pitch
A GREAT Sankey football club has shared its dismay after it was targeted by arsonists. Eagle Sports FC's groundskeeper discovered that a fire had been lit on the club's home pitch, which had burnt a hole in the field. The club announced its
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Police confirm person who died on railway tracks at Padgate was 18-year-old man
POLICE have confirmed that a man died after being hit by a train in Warrington over the weekend. The incident occurred shortly before 1.15pm on Saturday at Padgate railway station. A large emergency service presence was in attendance at the
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Adam Fletcher proud of how Lymm responded against league leaders Leeds Tykes
ADAM Fletcher said was proud of the way his Lymm side fought back in the second half against league leaders Leeds Tykes at Beechwood on Saturday. Former Premiership club Tykes, who have fallen steadily down the league structure over recent seasons
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New shop opens its doors on Riverside Retail Park
A NEW shop has opened on Riverside Retail Park. The Sleep Haven has opened its second store, just months after its debut launch in Castleford. The showroom on the town centre retail park is set over two floors within a 6,500 sq ft showroom.
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Runner who took car in race that travelled through Warrington banned for 12 months
AN ULTRA-MARATHON runner has been banned for 12 months by UK athletics for using a car to finish a race that travelled through Warrington. Scottish runner Joasia Zakrzewski was disqualified after an investigation revealed she had cheated and taken
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Town Hall raises flag for Transgender Day of Remembrance
WARRINGTON Borough Council has marked Transgender Day of Remembrance in a fitting way. Transgender Day of Remembrance takes place on November 20 every year, and began in 1999. It is held annually to remember those who have lost their lives
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Town Hall set for ground source heat pump system
A GROUND source heat pump system is set to be installed at the Town Hall. An application for listed building consent, for the proposed replacing of the existing gas fired boilers with a ground source heat pump system including alterations to an
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Dance legend Pete Tong brings Ibiza Classics to Haydock Racecourse
DANCE music legend Pete Tong will bring his Ibiza Classics live show to Haydock Park Racecourse this summer it has been confirmed. The DJ will headline and open the season of live music at the course on Saturday, June 22. According to the
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Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of arson over fire in disused pub building
A YOUTH has been arrested on suspicion of arson over a fire which broke out in a closed-down pub yesterday afternoon, Sunday. A huge emergency service presence descended on the site of the disused former The Bells pub building. Three fire engines
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When snow will fall in the UK as weather map forecasts heavy snow
Heavy snow could hit the UK in early December as some forecasts predict it falling across large parts of the country. The latest weather maps from forecasters WXCharts predict that many parts of the UK will see their first snow of the year at the
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Warrington Wolves' complete record in Super League openers
THE schedule for Sam Burgess' first season in charge of Warrington Wolves looks set to become clear this week. It is understood the 2024 Super League fixtures are likely to be revealed towards the back end of the week, meaning supporters up and
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Use of Orford house as two flats is unlawful, council says
THE use of an Orford house as two flats is unlawful, Warrington Borough Council's planning officers have concluded. A planning application was submitted to the council's planning department regarding the use of a home off Denshaw Avenue, in Orford
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Hundreds of parents say Warrington schools do not deal with bullying effectively
MORE than a quarter of Warrington parents said schools were not dealing with bullying effectively. Ofsted figures for the year to September 2023 show 3,136 parents were asked if their child has been bullied and whether the school dealt with the
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Dealer who flooded town with drugs also strangled and beat woman black and blue
A TEENAGER has been handed a lengthy prison sentence for flooding Warrington with class A drugs. Owen Smith controlled a phone sending bulk loads of messages advertising illegal substances for sale, and he jumped out of a window and punched a policeman