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Decision to be made on plans for Parkside ‘enabling works’
A DECISION is set to be made on a planning application linked to the huge Parkside development in Newton-le-Willows. The full application is for ‘enabling works’ to excavate site material from the Parkside former colliery site, the phase two area
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Controversial Warrington Local Plan could see 15k homes built
COUNCILLORS are set to formally adopt the Local Plan – which could see almost 15,000 homes built across Warrington in the next 15 years. It will be discussed at the full council meeting on Monday before a vote takes place. It includes proposals
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Domestic abuse survivor says Warrington group 'saved her life'
A YOUNG domestic-abuse survivor has said a Widnes homeless non-profit group ‘saved her life’. Nightshop Communities Northwest, a not-for-profit company based in Widnes, supports homeless people in Halton and Warrington. Alana, 26, turned to
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Turkey hanging kebabs and pig in blanket pies – see restaurant’s new winter menu
AN award-winning bar and restaurant in Warrington town centre has unveiled its new winter food menu. The Botanist, located in Time Square, is offering customers sharing boards, oozy Camembert cheese and mouth-watering twists on the Christmas classics
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New book lifts lid on little-known origins of one of Warrington's favourite events
It’s Lymm best loved annual event and yet little was known or has been written about its origins. Now, finally, local authors Alan Williams and Alan Taylor have turned their attention to Lymm May Queen with their latest book “When May Was In June
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Judge unable to reach decision in today's High Court hearing over bin strikes
THE judge in today’s High Court hearing over bin strikes in Warrington has been unable to reach a decision. Warrington Borough Council v Unite the Union took place this afternoon before The Royal Courts of Justice in London. The case was listed
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Beautiful Staffy put up for adoption after owner goes into sheltered living
A BEAUTIFUL Staffy has been put up for adoption after their heartbroken owner moved into sheltered accommodation. Warrington Animal Welfare has posted pictures of the dog, named Storm, after his owner was forced to surrender the poor pup. The
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Event held for men in Warrington in bid to make positive health and wellbeing changes
MEN from Warrington came together for an event aimed at making positive health changes. Men aged 40-74 were invited to the event hosted by three GP practices in the East Warrington Primary Network (PCN) - Birchwood Medical Centre, Fearnhead Cross
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What Adam Fletcher wants from his Lymm side after another close defeat
LYMM Rugby Club found themselves in what is becoming painfully familiar territory on Saturday. At key points in their trip to Sheffield Tigers, they held the advantage and looked set for an impressive win at their fourth-placed opposition.
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85-year-old screamed in shock when she realised £1,000 had been stolen from her
AN 85-year-old woman screamed in shock when she realised £1,000 cash had been stolen from her. A CCTV appeal was launched last week to find suspects in the theft which shocked the town. The victim had gone to the town centre and withdrew the
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New route takes total free bus services to Warrington college to 7
SEVEN free dedicated bus services have been announced to take students to Warrington & Vale Royal College. From September next year, a new route will start in Lymm, and pass through Grappenhall and Thelwall. A spokesman said: "As a firm believer
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ATHLETICS: A daunting challenge in the Cypriot sun for Warrington runner
LOUISE Blizzard’s recent trip to Cyprus was certainly no holiday as she took part in four races in as many days. The Warrington Athletics Club masters athlete made the trip to take part in the Leptos four-day challenge featuring four races of varying
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'You're not going to get caught': Teen after Brianna Ghey's body was discovered
THE events following Brianna Ghey's death have been revealed. Two teenagers are on trial at Manchester Crown Court, where they are charged with the murder of the Birchwood teenager. Brianna was found dead with multiple stab wounds in Culcheth
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Warrington comes alive for free weekend of Christmas activities
WARRINGTON was turned into a Winter Wonderland at the weekend. Crowds packed the town centre for a free celebration on Saturday and Sunday. Organised by the Warrington Bid team, with support from Culture Warrington and Warrington Borough Council
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More than £3,000 raised by Ju-jitsu club for charity close to student’s heart
A BRAZILIAN Ju-jitsu club in Warrington got competitive with a 24-hour rollathon to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Sukata Warrington, based at Bank Quay, welcomed participants to drop-in for as long as they could roll over a 24-hour period
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RESULTS ADDED: Runners lose shoes in mud during final round of cross country league
YOUNGSTERS tackled some of the boggiest conditions endured in the Neville Jones Schools Cross Country League when the 2023 series concluded at Walton Gardens on Saturday. Organisers lost count of how many running shoes came off and stuck in the
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Warrington Town confirm Buckley departure for undisclosed fee
JORDAN Buckley’s departure from Warrington Town has now been officially confirmed. Earlier today, the Guardian broke the news that the striker was on his way out of Cantilever Park after a club in the Northern Premier League had agreed to pay a
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Festive post box in Latchford where you can send a letter to Santa and get a reply!
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner – have you sent your letter to Santa yet? It’s not too late to send your wish list to Santa! Excited youngsters living on a Latchford estate can send a letter to the big man himself this year courtesy of
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As it happened: Day two of Brianna Ghey murder trial
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Residents on this street in Warrington won the Postcode Lottery this morning
WARRINGTON residents are celebrating £1,000 winnings this morning, Tuesday. It is a good day to be a resident on Park Road in Great Sankey. Those living in the WA5 3HF postcode have all won £1,000 if they were signed up to the Postcode Lottery
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BBC announces the return of The Apprentice for 2024 (here's what we know so far)
The Apprentice is returning to screens in 2024 for its 18th series, the BBC has announced. The award-winning business show will see Lord Sugar, 76, and his trusted advisers Baroness Brady, 54, and Tim Campbell, 46, return plus there’ll be 18 new
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Have you had a baby in Warrington in November 2023?
WE would love to hear from new parents who welcomed their baby into the world this month. We are giving November babies the chance to appear in the Warrington Guardian for the first time. If you live in Warrington and celebrated a new baby
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Key Warrington Town man set for return in Cheshire Senior Cup tie
A LARGELY youthful Warrington Town side looks set for action in the Cheshire Senior Cup this evening – with one key exception. Mark Beesley’s side travel to the Wirral to take on North West Counties League outfit Ashville for a place in the quarter-finals
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Watch the horrifying moment driver killed and left geese with 'drastic' injuries
Warning: Some readers may find this content distressing THIS is the horrifying moment a dad drove straight through a gaggle of geese in Warrington. Despite killing seven of the birds and leaving some suffering with ‘drastic’ injuries, Abraham
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Warrington firm you’ve probably never heard of aiming for record £10million turnover
A WARRINGTON firm you probably have never heard of is aiming for a record £10million turnover. B-engineering Group, a family-run business based at Winwick Quay, has set its sights on achieving more than £10million this year, aiming to expand into
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High Court case that could see end to bin strikes in Warrington is taking place today
A HIGH Court case that could see an end to the bin strikes in Warrington will take place today, Tuesday. Warrington Borough Council v Unite the Union is listed before The Royal Courts of Justice in London at 12pm. Members of Unite have been
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Fly-tipping has not increased since bin strikes began, council says
FLY-TIPPING hasn't increased in Warrington since bin strikes began, the council says. Industrial action began as part of a national dispute on behalf of the trade union Unite. Action began on October 3, with further waves being called - the
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Controlling bully jailed for attacking woman breached restraining order on release
A VIOLENT thug jailed for attacking his partner breached a restraining order protecting her from him after his release from prison. Paul Manson was made the subject of the court order following his incarceration at Liverpool Crown Court in January
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Driver crashed into police car while she was almost 3 times over legal limit
A drink driver who works a solicitor in Daresbury crashed into a police car at almost three times the legal limit, a court has heard. Tracey Colgan, from Partington, crashed into the police car on Redbrook Road on May 20. Colgan failed the