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Plans to part-demolish Thelwall care home in favour of housing project
PLANS have been submitted for the partial demolition of a care home in Thelwall in favour of up to 18 homes. Thelwall Grange Nursing Home has seen a planning application submitted that - if approved - would see part of the home pulled down and
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All the sports teams featured in part two of ‘Our Team’ supplement
THE Warrington Guardian 'Our Team' souvenir edition part two is out today! Part two of the special supplement featuring junior sports teams from across the town is included in this week’s Warrington Guardian. We asked clubs to send in photographs
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Fitzgibbon on where he fits into Wire's team, Williams partnership and injury update
AS the Super League season gets ever closer, there is conjecture aplenty about how one of Warrington Wolves’ headline signings will fit into the team. And when Lachlan Fitzgibbon himself was asked that very question, his answer spoke to the kind
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Police release doorbell video of Brianna Ghey leaving home on day of her death
VIDEO footage has been released of the moment Brianna Ghey left her home on the day of her death. Jurors in the trial of two youths accused of her murder saw the footage during day three at Manchester Crown Court today, Wednesday. It came as
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Two motorbikes stolen from Orford home in early hours of the morning
TWO motorbikes were stolen from a home in Orford in the early hours of the morning. Just before 1.15am on Monday, officers responded to reports that the bikes had been stolen from a property on Armour Avenue. A black and orange MGB A9 motorbike
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Family pay tribute to 'loveable character' after 'tragic accident' in canal
THE family of a man who died following a "tragic accident" in the canal has paid an emotional tribute to him. As reported by the Guardian, a large emergency service presence was alerted to the presence of two males who had got into difficulty in
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Warrington Hospital nurse honoured by The King at Buckingham Palace
A WARRINGTON Hospital nurse has been recognised by The King for her contributions to the NHS. A group of 25 internationally educated nurses and midwives working at NHS trusts across the region attended The King’s Birthday Reception at Buckingham
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Police helicopter and dogs support officers in late night manhunt in Warrington
A POLICE helicopter and dogs supported officers in a manhunt in Warrington late last night. At 11.55pm yesterday, Tuesday, police officers attempted to stop a black Audi A4 on Northway, Longford. The vehicle failed to stop and made off from
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Girl accused of Brianna Ghey murder tried to give her an overdose, trial hears
A GIRL accused of murdering Birchwood teenager Brianna Ghey tried to kill her with an overdose, Manchester Crown Court has heard. On the third day of the trial, the jury heard more messages exchanged between the girl, identified only as X, and
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Secondary school joins multi-academy trust
A SECONDARY school has announced that it has joined a multi-academy trust. Hope Academy, in Newton-le-Willows, has officially joined All Saints Multi Academy Trust, based in Liverpool. The secondary school, located on Ashton Road, is the fourth
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Care leavers to host three Christmas stalls at indoor market
WARRINGTON'S care leavers are set to host Christmas markets for three weeks in the run-up to the big day. The care leavers will be selling products that they have spent weeks crafting, including decorations and festive treats. The group of
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Two men die as huge emergency service presence seen around canal
TWO men have died following a huge emergency service presence around a canal in Leigh. Residents published footage on social media yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, November 28), which showed more than a dozen emergency service vehicles, including
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'Do not eat' warning issued over chocolate bar after reports of illnesses
Shoppers have been warned not to eat a chocolate bar following reports of illnesses in those who have. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it was “strongly advising” people against eating a chocolate bar called Cali-Gold. The bar has been
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Plans for affordable housing on Bridge Street submitted to the council
DISUSED buildings on Warrington's high street could become affordable housing, new plans suggest. Plans submitted to Warrington Borough Council highlight developers' ambitions to transform a disused building on Bridge Street into a communal living
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Warrington college named one of the best in the UK
A WARRINGTON college has been named one of the best in the country. Warrington & Vale Royal College was named as a commended college in the Association of Colleges’ (AoC) Beacon Awards 2023. The awards showcase the best practices among UK colleges
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Has Warrington Wolves' change in kit strategy had the desired effect?
WARRINGTON Wolves were known to be targeting a younger age group with next year’s playing kits – but has that approach worked? Early sales data suggests it has, with replica kits flying off the shelves in the run-up to Christmas. Figures seen
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Orford band who reunited after a decade during Covid-19 performing at Pyramid
A BAND made up of a core group of best friends who met in Orford are returning for a winter concert after being brought back together over Covid. On Friday, December 1, ‘The Ambersons’, will perform ‘Winter Songs’ at Pyramid’s Art Centre at 7.30pm
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Police knock suspects off 'stolen moped' in night-time chase
POLICE knocked suspects off a suspected stolen moped during a pursuit last night. The vehicle, which had three people on board, was spotted in Lowton by traffic patrols, which officers say failed to stop for them. Officers shared footage
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How Warrington Town secured progress in the Cheshire Senior Cup
MARK Beesley was encouraged by what he saw from Warrington Town’s younger players after watching his side progress in the Cheshire Senior Cup on Tuesday night. A largely youthful Town side took the field at Ashville and emerged as 1-0 victors to
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RECAP: Court updates from day three Brianna Ghey murder trial
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Police vetting officers and staff on regular basis after corrupt worker jailed
CHESHIRE Police is vetting its officers and staff on a more regular basis following the conviction of a corrupt force employee who tipped off a criminal friend about a secret investigation. Twenty-five-year-old Natalie Mottram, from Warrington,
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Thug with more than 150 offences punched pensioner in the face at a bus stop
A THUG who punched a 69-year-old in the face while he was waiting at a bus stop has been jailed. Steven Gorvett assaulted the pensioner, who he did not know, on Bridge Street before riding off on his bike. Police were called to the incident