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Serious crash in Warrington closes all three lanes of the M56
DELAYS of almost an hour are building on the M56 after a crash in the Warrington stretch of the motorway. Three lanes have been closed on the westbound section of the road after a serious collision took place. Traffic is currently passing the
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Fairs, markets, toy swaps - 14 exciting Christmas events coming up in Warrington
THE start of November signals the exciting countdown to Christmas and with that comes an abundance of great events to get you in the festive mood. In the coming weeks, the social calendar in Warrington is packed full of fun events for all the family
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Time Square unit left vacant after business closure is now listed as ‘under offer’
A VACANT unit at Time Square in Warrington town centre is now ‘under offer’. The unit in question is the ground floor space on the corner of Dolmans Lane and Bridge Street. It was previously occupied by Heavenly Desserts in the flagship £142million
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Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson puts stunning £3.5m Cheshire mansion up for sale
THE luxury mansion of legendary Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson could be yours for £3.5 million. The impressive five-bedroom detached property in Wilmslow has been put on the market following the sad death of his wife, Lady Cathy in October
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Man banned from keeping dogs at home after years of constant nuisance barking
CONSTANT dog barking which made neighbours’ lives a misery has led to a man being banned from keeping them in his home. Kevin Nolan has been ordered to remove his dogs from his property and prohibited from keeping any dogs there for five years.
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Flasher who ran away after victim laughed at his penis size is wanted again by police
A FLASHER who is banned from all children’s play areas across Warrington is now wanted again by police. Dana Mustapha was jailed for 46 weeks in May for a series of disturbing incidents in Latchford and the town centre, involving threats and public
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Popular Stockton Heath eatery adds two new winter specials to menu
A STOCKTON Heath eatery has added two unique winter specials to its menu. Rudy’s opened on Walton Road back in 2021 after moving into the spot of a former bank. It has provided popular with locals since. Now, the Neapolitan style pizzeria
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Two-vehicle crash causing delays on M6 Northbound near Woolston
DELAYS are building on the M6 northbound near Woolston after a crash involving two vehicles. One lane has been closed along the carriageway this afternoon, Friday, due to the incident. A collision took place on junction 21, Manchester Road,
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Stockton Heath firm delighted after scooping prestigious clean energy award
A STOCKTON Heath company has won a prestigious clean energy award. SocialCru Renewables, which has an office on Chapel Lane, has been recognised for its work on environmentally friendly power. The company has received the award for Clean Energy
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Boost for village litter pickers thanks to Co-op shoppers
LUCKY Latchford litter pickers will receive support thanks to Co-op stores. The Tuesday Litter Team, a group of resident litter pickers from Latchford, will receive support from the Co-op Community Fund thanks to shoppers choosing to back the group
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Council explains gritting preparation ahead of first widespread frost of autumn
WARRINGTON Borough Council has revealed its gritting preparation ahead of the first widespread frost of autumn tonight, Friday. A further cold spell is forecast for next week, with temperatures falling across much of the UK and lows of -5C possible
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Unite hits back at council over ‘costly and wasteful’ High Court bin strike challenge
THE union representing striking bin strike workers in Warrington has hit back at the council ahead of a High Court hearing. It comes after Warrington Borough Council says its case will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice in London in a bid
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The law changes set to come into force for the 2024 Super League season
CHANGES to the “six-again” rule, scrum penalties and a clampdown on below-knee contact are among the law changes set to come into effect for the 2024 Super League season. The Rugby Football League have confirmed that new amendments were approved
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CCTV appeal to find suspects after elderly lady has £1,000 in cash stolen on bus
A CCTV appeal has been launched to find suspects in a theft incident from an elderly lady which shocked Warrington. Widespread condemnation was received following news that despicable lowlives stole a large amount of cash from the 86-year-old victim
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'Vital' emergency services training centre set to open on Wilderspool Causeway
WARRINGTON is set to be the new home of a vital emergency services training hub. St James Business Centre on Wilderspool Causeway will be transformed into a digital suite to train up students and members of the police and other forces from around
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Undercover police to patrol town’s distribution hubs in delivery theft crackdown
YOUR Christmas presents are set to be safeguarded by undercover police patrolling Warrington’s distribution hubs throughout December. Cheshire Police is launching its annual operation to support delivery drivers and couriers over the festive period
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Council in Tuesday bid to end Warrington bin strikes - which may go to Christmas Eve
A HIGH Court case next week could bring an end to the ongoing bin strikes in Warrington. Warrington Borough Council says its case will be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Members of the Unite union have been taking action since
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Kevin Sinfield to honour former Wire player and coach during latest challenge
PART of Kevin Sinfield’s latest super-human endurance challenge will honour former Warrington Wolves player and coach Paul Darbyshire. In his latest fundraising effort to support former Leeds Rhinos teammate Rob Burrow and others affected by motor
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What are the dangers of vaping indoors? Does it cause mould, damp and stains?
Winter can be a nightmare for British homes for several reasons. Keeping a house warm is obviously important, but mould build-up can happen as a result. Mould is a pain to get rid of, but does vaping contribute to this? When we use our vape
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Why Sharrock is feeling encouraged after first Wire women's training session
NEW Warrington Wolves’ women’s head coach Armani Sharrock believes the attitude of her players is a ‘million miles’ away from where they finished Super League last season – and that’s after just one training session. A delighted Sharrock welcomed
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Riley Dean's Australian club for 2024 confirmed after Wire departure
THE club Riley Dean will turn out for next year following his move to Australia from Warrington Wolves has now been confirmed. Mackay Cutters – an affiliate side for NRL outfit North Queensland Cowboys – have confirmed the 22-year-old Wire academy
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LETTER: I have to forfeit food shop for two weeks after nonsensical parking fine
THE only way to pay for parking at Pyramid car park is via a service called Phone and Pay – this is provided as either an app or a telephone number payment line. We are currently trying to appeal a £100 fine for 17 minutes of parking at Pyramid
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LETTER: What on earth is happening to the roads in Lymm?
WHAT on earth is happening to the roads in Lymm? Pepper Street is a disgrace and not fit for purpose. It cannot cope much longer, and it is dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. The road in the village is breaking up and needs attention
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Warrington's top 3 favourite winter household meals have been revealed
WARRINGTON’s top favourite winter meals have been revealed. A survey carried out in the borough found that the hearty roast dinner was the winning meal for almost a quarter of residents, as the nights draw in and the temperatures drop. This
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LETTER: Why recycle during bin strikes when it is not being recycled anyway?
DUE to the refuse collection strike, I needed to take over a month's worth of recycling to Woolston tip. I was not impressed when I was made to dispose of all my plastics, which had all been cleaned thoroughly, into residual household waste.
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LETTER: Warrington is a friend to Cheshire, but it will always be in Lancashire
LANCASHIRE was founded 900 years ago, long before Parliament even made a show. The boundary of the county is very plain to see, you can go no further than the Irish Sea. The east is always Yorkshire along the Pennine Chain renowned for hard
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Temporary lights causing 'perfect storm' of traffic delays on school and work run
ROADWORKS and temporary lights have caused long delays and huge frustration around a busy junction in Newton-le-Willows. In mid-October, roadworks began around the Mill Lane and Southworth Road junction, not far from Newton's busy railway station
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Woman’s body found by member of public near Warrington hotel
A WOMAN’S body was found near a hotel in Warrington. An inquest has been opened into the death of a woman from Northumberland. She was found by a member of the public near to Statham Lodge Hotel on Warrington Road, Lymm, on November 11.
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SQUAD DEPTH: Are Wire better resourced through the middle in 2024?
IN our next Squad Depth Analysis piece, it is time to look at the Warrington Wolves engine room. “Packs win matches” is a phrase often used within rugby league circles, so here’s a look at what Sam Burgess has to choose from in the middle unit.
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One of town's most famous buildings could be home to new business
ONE of the town’s most famous buildings could be home to a new business. The grade II listed building is on the corner of Bridge Street and Rylands Street. It was first occupied by Martins Bank but in 1969, the company was taken over by Barclays
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Thief has assaulted 15 prison guards and 'has no hope of rehabilitation' at 22
A REPEAT offender stole a phone after attacking an acquaintance and has since assaulted prison staff on 15 occasions since her arrest. Molly Ward, 22, appeared in Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, November 17 accused of theft and common assault.
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The 'forgotten estate' in Orford that is a constant target for fly-tippers
‘The forgotten estate’ – this is what the residents of an estate in Orford refer to their home as, after fly-tippers have repeatedly targeted the area for years. Fridges, sofas, clothes and mattresses are among the items that can be seen strewn
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Orford paedophile who had more than 1,000 sick images of children avoids jail
AN Orford paedophile who had more than 1,000 sick images of children has avoided jail. Viktor Smirnovs appeared before Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday to learn his fate. He previously pleaded guilty to six offences including possessing indecent