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Crash on motorway may cause delays as congestion builds
DRIVERS are being warned of disruption and possible delays after a crash on the M62 near Warrington. One lane is closed on the westbound carriageway between junction 12, for the M60 and M602, and junction 11, for Warrington East, Birchwood, after
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'We deserved a draw at least' - Town boss reacts to Scunthorpe defeat
MARK Beesley was quick to heap praise upon his Warrington Town side’s performance despite watching them fall to defeat at Scunthorpe United. Town were edged out despite putting in an impressive display against the National League North’s title
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Warrington Rylands held to frustrating home draw
ADAMAH Sidibeh was once again Warrington Rylands’ late hero this afternoon. This time, the frontman for the fourth game in a row struck in the dying minutes to rescue a point for Blues against a Basford United side who arrived having lost eight
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Person freed from car by firefighters after rush hour motorway crash
A CASUALTY was freed from a car by firefighters after a rush hour crash closed all three lanes on the M56. The crash, involving two cars, happened at around 5.20pm yesterday (November 25) on the westbound carriageway between junctions 10, for Stretton
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Former bar and pizzeria in prime town centre location listed on the market
A UNIT formerly occupied by a bar and pizzeria is listed on the market. Parlour opened in Time Square in September last year, but it lasted less than a year before closing its doors to customers. It promised to bring a taste of New York to
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Warrington Town edged out by National League North title favourites
WARRINGTON Town gave National League North title favourites Scunthorpe United a major fright before falling to defeat on Saturday afternoon. Mark Beesley’s men more than played their part in a well-contested game at Glanford Park, with home stopper
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Remember a lost loved one this Christmas at Warrington St Rocco's Hospice
RESIDENTS have the chance to remember family and friends no longer with us next weekend. St Rocco’s Hospice will be opening its doors on Sunday, December 3 and welcoming everyone to join them this Christmas for its Light Up a Life event. A
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7-bed mansion with panoramic views across countryside is for sale in Warrington
A SEVEN-bedroom mansion boasting panoramic views across the countryside is on the market in Warrington for more than £1 million. The moment you cast your eyes towards the ‘magnificent’ property, you are in awe, says estate agents Harper Williams
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Plans for signs at Omega warehouse approved
APPROVAL has been granted to install illuminated signs at the site of one of warehouses at the Omega West site. The Bold site has seen plans for four warehouses, as previously reported. An application for the installation of four illuminated
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Dog owners warned of winter risks as temperatures set to plummet
Dog owners have been warned about some of the dangers around when walking their dogs this month, as temperatures are set to plummet. Temperatures have fallen across much of the UK and the first widespread frost across the majority of the UK is
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Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test
As soon as the temperature drops, a Hot Chocolate is my go-to on any cafe menu. Steaming hot chocolatey goodness, coated in skooshy cream (I'm Scottish) and topped with sweet and melting marshmallows - it just can't be beaten. But with so
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Sankey man crowned champion of Fearnhead pie shop's competition
A POPULAR pie shop in Fearnhead has crowned a champion for a competition to create a new pie. To Pie For, off Station Road North in Fearnhead, creates a new flavour of pie each week, and recently opened a competition with the Warrington Guardian
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Why Warrington should not be blackmailed by striking binmen - MP
Andy Carter is Warrington South MP and writes a regular column for the Warrington Guardian The strike by bin collectors has been extended again and is set to last until early December, meaning most homes in Warrington will have gone without a regular
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Birchwood nuclear waste firm 'proud' to support major local children's charity
A BIRCHWOOD nuclear waste firm continue to provide support and funding to one of Warrington’s biggest children’s charities. Sellafield Ltd, based on Birchwood Park Avenue, have been founder patrons of Warrington Youth Zone since 2020. The firm
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Cute critters available for purchase from exotic animal shop on Lovely Lane
BIZZARE but cute critters have been put up for sale by a Warrington exotic animal shop. Warrington Pets and Exotics on Lovely Lane have posted about a pair of ‘Male Sugar Gliders’ available for sale. The tiny creature is described by an animal
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Dangerous knives and sword surrendered in week-long police amnesty in town
THIS photo shows some of the dangerous knives and blades – including a sword – that have been surrendered in Warrington. Last week, officers from Cheshire Police intensified their efforts in tackling knife crime as part of a national week of action
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Man tries to lure woman into car by falsely saying he is police in worrying incident
A WORRYING incident saw a man try to lure a woman into his car by falsely telling her he was a policeman. Cheshire Police has confirmed it is investigating the report which occurred on Broad Lane, between Grappenhall and Appleton Thorn. Thankfully
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“Fitmums is more than just a way to keep fit – it’s a fitness community”
VICKY Loftas started as personal trainer in 2011 and launched Fitmums five years ago. She has classes across Warrington and now has customers and clients around the world thanks to her online fitness classes. Here, in our latest Business of
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Mystery of the Bobby Charlton, Alex Murphy and Parry Gordon picture is solved
MANY readers have asked us when the magnificent Warrington Guardian photograph of Alex Murphy, Bobby Charlton and Parry Gordon that we published last month was taken. Well, after a little bit of detective work, we have the answer. The picture
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Woman whose dangerously out of control dog injured man also smuggled drugs in prison
A WOMAN has been spared an immediate sentence of imprisonment – despite being in charge of an out of control dog that injured a man. Taia Ryder was also sentenced over a separate incident which saw her smuggle drugs into prison, only to be caught
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Killer who stabbed man with scissors is jailed again for absconding from Thorn Cross
A KILLER who stabbed someone with scissors has been jailed again for absconding from a prison in Warrington. Shaun Lacey was jailed for manslaughter back in 2014 for 17-and-a-half years after killing a charity worker. He stabbed his mother’
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How a Warrington man is using his hobby to fundraise after cancer diagnosis
IT started as a hobby, but a Warrington man is now using his jam-making talent to fundraise for a cancer charity after being diagnosed with the disease earlier this year. Alister Cook moved into a new house in Higher Whitley which hosts a variety
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New Netflix drama filmed near Warrington coming in January 2024
STAFF at Arley Hall are 'thrilled' the stately home will once again feature on our television screens. Filming for the new Netflix crime thriller Fool Me Once took place at the hall, near Appleton Thorn, earlier this year, with the show hitting
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Birchwood man caught grooming young girls avoids jail due to complex medical needs
A BIRCHWOOD man who wanted to act out his fantasies of having sex with young girls was caught out by a group of paedophile hunters. Elliot Dearn initiated chats with who he thought were underage teenagers online. In conversations he complemented