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Stunning pictures capture a ring of light around the moon this weekend - this is why
A bright moon halo has caught the eye of many this weekend, with some taking to social media asking what 'the ring of light' is. A halo around the moon appears when a thin layer of cirrus cloud made up of ice crystals moves across the sky.
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The 8-day fair which brought Warrington to a standstill for centuries
OVER the next few weeks in Looking Back 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, which traditionally took place at the end of the November. Historically, St Andrew
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Scheme to give free support to talented young Warrington athletes launches
A FREE programme to help Warrington's talented young athletes has launched again. LiveWire, has opened applications for its esteemed Talented Athletes Programme. The initiative offers unparalleled support and training opportunities to young, promising
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Cobbles of Grappenhall to be taken over by beautiful Christmas fair
HEAD to the cobbles of Grappenhall village on Saturday for the ever popular Christmas fair. St Wilfrid's Church and School host the event in the beautiful surroundings of the village from 12.45pm. That is when Father Christmas and his elves
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This iconic long-lost Christmas sign was loved by Warringtonians
WHAT are your favourite memories of Christmas at Warrington in the past? This week in Looking Back we have gone back in our archives to the 1980s. Who remembers this classic illuminated display on the sign of the Mr Smith's building. The
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You could be fined £5,000 for driving in these winter clothes
With the weather worsening, and temparatures falling, drivers are being warned that wearing winter clothes while driving could land them a £5,000 fine. Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and therefore put you at risk of
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You could claim a £159 refund on your TV licence - are you eligible?
UK households could be eligible to apply for a £159 refund on their TV Licence. Legally, every household is required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. This is everything you need to know
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I flew a Jumbo Jet over the region and this is what I thought
As someone anxious at best about being shot thousands of metres into the air I am not the clearest candidate to try a simulator built into the cockpit of a Boeing 747-400. However as I soared over the sights of Greater Manchester and elsewhere
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Drivers warned of upcoming closure of busy junction in Latchford
A ROAD closure will be in force in Latchford for the next two weeks. Richmond Avenue will be shut for eastbound traffic from its junction with Kingsway South to its junction with Boydell Avenue. Work is due to start tomorrow, Monday, and is
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Stockton Heath Christmas light switch-on to take place next weekend
THE traditional Christmas lights switch-on in Stockton Heath will take place next weekend. The event will be held in Victoria Square on Sunday, December 3 from 4.30pm. Children from St Thomas's Primary School and Stockton Heath Primary School
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Makers Market returns to Time Square for two-day Christmas wonderland
WARRINGTON will see the return of the ever-popular Makers Market in the run-up to Christmas. The markets take place in Time Square, in the centre of town, and are often organised on a Sunday. However, the new market dates come with a twist
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Building home to betting shop and 2 flats is for sale in the town centre
A BUILDING home to a betting shop and two flats is for sale in the town centre. Located on Buttermarket Street in a ‘prominent’ position, the property is on the market for £250,000. The three-storey property comprises a self-contained retail
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Three Welsh youngsters invited to Warrington Wolves training
WARRINGTON Wolves are playing a part in developing Welsh rugby league talent of the future. Junior Wire sides faced the East Wales and West Wales Under 16s sides at Victoria Park on Saturday as part of an initiative set up by Paul Berry, the Wales
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Inside the huge new Amazon unit ensuring your Christmas presents arrive at your door
HAVE you ever wondered what happens after you order your Christmas presents on Amazon? In previous years, we have visited Amazon’s huge Warrington fulfilment centre at Omega to see what happens from the moment you click buy. This year, we took
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13 death notices from loving family and friends in this week's Warrington Guardian
DEATH notices from loving family and friends of 13 Warringtonians were published this week. Every week, the Warrington Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well
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Woman sentenced for committing council tax fraud over more than SEVEN years
A WOMAN has been sentenced for committing council tax fraud over a period of more than seven years. Deanne Barnes pleaded not guilty to a charge of fraud, but she was found guilty and convicted at Warrington Magistrates’ Court. The prosecution
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Everything you need to know ahead of the demolition of Fiddler's Ferry next week
NEXT week, four of the iconic Fiddler’s Ferry cooling towers will be gone for good. The blowdown is taking place a week today, Sunday, December 3. From the explosion itself to dust to road closures, here’s everything we know ahead of the demolition