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Stockton Heath steakhouse among those hit with poor hygiene ratings

A STEAKHOUSE in Stockton Heath is among two establishments hit with poor food hygiene ratings. Tomahawk - on London Road - and Crunchh - on Folly Lane - were both recently inspected by hygiene inspectors. There is a delay between inspections

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The takeaways with the best and worst hygiene ratings in November

A NUMBER of establishments in Warrington were given new food hygiene ratings in November. Inspections are routinely carried out to ensure that establishments are up to scratch with food hygiene regulations. There is often a delay between an

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Barber ‘disappointed’ after new business burgled a month after opening

THE owner of a new barbers is ‘disappointed’ after burglars broke in and stole money and the tools of his trade just one month after he opened. Adil Mahmood was ‘proud’ to opened Haro Barber in Weaverham – his first business venture - on Saturday

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Video shows Brianna Ghey boarding bus to Culcheth on the day of her death

MORE video footage has been released in the trial of two teenagers accused of murdering Brianna Ghey. The jury was yesterday, Wednesday, shown doorbell footage of the 16-year-old schoolgirl leaving her Birchwood home on the day of her death.

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The Warrington building offering 'unparalleled views' of Fiddler's Ferry demolition

YOU can get ‘unparalleled views’ of the Fiddler’s Ferry demolition from a college in Warrington. UTC is hosting a viewing event this Sunday from its fourth and fifth floors, offering a 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience. The event is taking place

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Warrington creative uses art as a form of therapy for mental health

A WARRINGTON creative who uses art as a form of therapy has opened their first exhibition on Sankey Street. Paul Larkin, a local artist, was joined at the opening of his free exhibition at The Gateway by Warrington Wolves player James Harrison.

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Driver taken to hospital after four-vehicle crash at A49 crossroads

A DRIVER has been taken to hospital after a four-vehicle crash at a crossroads on the A49. Emergency services were called to the scene in Tarporley Road, near the Applegreen Whitley petrol station at 12.55pm this afternoon (November 30). Three

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We tried the enchanted new trail at Walton Gardens - and it is magical

IT may start later than most of the light trails that dominate the calendar for families in November and December. But the return of Luminate to Walton Hall is worth the wait. The woodland trail runs from today, Thursday, until Christmas Eve

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Letter: Will a Labour Government merge Cheshire and Warrington into city region?

Every week, our readers write into us about all manner of topics. This week, Will Charlton, of Winsford, has asked us to share his open letter to Cllr Margaret Parker, the leader of the Conservative group at Cheshire West and Chester Council.

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Man hospitalised with serious injuries after being hit by lorry on busy road

A MAN has been hospitalised with serious injuries after being hit by a lorry on a busy road in Warrington. Just after 8.25pm last night, Wednesday, police were called to reports of a crash between a HGV and a pedestrian on Winwick Road. Officers

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When Luke Littler's first ever World Darts Championship match will take place

WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler has discovered when his first ever PDC World Darts Championship campaign will start. The 16-year-old sensation, who was crowned PDC World Youth champion on Sunday following victory over Holland’s Gian Van Veen in the final

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Distressing 999 call from dog walker played to jury in Brianna Ghey murder trial

A DISTRESSING 999 call made by a dog walker who found the body of Birchwood teenager Brianna Ghey has been played to a jury. The caller had been walking her dog with her husband when they came across the dying 16-year-old down a path through woods

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How you can watch Sunday's Fiddler's Ferry demolition live from your own home

DID you know you can watch the Fiddler’s Ferry blowdown live from your own living room? Four of the iconic cooling towers are being demolished on Sunday. There are plenty of vantage points you can watch the moment from both in and around Warrington

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Warrington student strikes gold in Cambridge University challenge

A STUDENT whose goal is to study medicine scored gold in a science challenge set by one of the world’s leading universities. Sadie Johnstone, who studies A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, and Maths at Priestley College, was one of the best performers

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Adele hit named in former Warrington prison boss's Desert Island Discs

THE former governor of two Warrington prisons has chosen her Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 with Adele, Simon and Garfunkel, and Soul II Soul among her favourite music acts. Pia Sinha is the director of the Prison Reform Trust having previously

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Major transport firm makes move to revamped Warrington office

A MAJOR transport firm has been confirmed as the first occupier of a revamped Warrington business park. Skillray has moved into Trinity Office Park in Fearnhead following a rebrand through Tandem Investments earlier this year. The scheme comprises

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ST ANDREWS DAY: Wire's past and present Scotland internationals

TODAY is St Andrew’s Day – the national day of Scotland – so to celebrate, we’ll take a look at all those who have represented the Saltire while with Warrington Wolves. In total, only seven players have been capped by Scotland while playing their

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Brookside's Dean Sullivan has died aged 68, his family has announced

Actor Dean Sullivan has died, aged 68, his family and management have announced. He was known for his role in Channel 4 soap Brookside where he played Jimmy Corkhill between 1986 and 2003. Sullivan was also a director and his family have thanked

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Another £1,000 Postcode Lottery win for residents in Warrington

THERE has been another Postcode Lottery win in Warrington. Residents on one street in Lymm woke up to the news that they have won £1,000 if they were signed up to the Postcode Lottery. Specifically, those living in the WA13 9PW area on Rushgreen

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As it happened: Court updates from day four Brianna Ghey murder trial

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How fostering dogs has given 61-year-old Warrington man 'a new purpose in life'

A 61-YEAR-OLD Warrington resident who has been fostering dogs for the last three years has spoken of how rewarding it is. Mark and his wife foster dogs from the RSPCA Warrington, Halton, and St Helens branch on Slutchers Lane and always ‘thoroughly

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Letter: More people should go to brilliant Warrington events

CAN I thank everyone involved in the marvellous Winter Wonderland event in Warrington at the weekend. It was a fabulous day with so much going on and our family loved it. The lighting of the Town Hall was brilliant as was the live Narnia display

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Town boss on striker's departure, finding a replacement and facing the leaders

MARK Beesley says the decision to let Jordan Buckley leave Warrington Town was the best one for all involved. Now, the hunt is on to replace him as Town prepare for a visit from National League North leaders Tamworth on Saturday. It was confirmed

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Letter: Enough is enough - readers have say on Warrington bin strikes

Here is a selection of letters we have had this week on the ongoing bin strikes in Warrington TAKE a look outside Barrow Hall Primary School. There is a lack of bins on airlift hill and surrounding areas. Only bins are outside the school

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Lane closure on M62 at Birchwood due to broken-down vehicle

ONE lane of the M62 is closed in Birchwood this morning, Thursday. The closure is due to a broken-down vehicle on the M62 eastbound. An incident log states that the vehicle broke down between Junction 11 (Birchwood Way) and Junction 12 (Eccles

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SQUAD DEPTH: How could Burgess solve a back-row dilemma?

OUR final piece analysing Warrington Wolves’ squad depth for the 2024 season looks at Sam Burgess’ options in the second row. It is an area where a major new addition has joined the group and could well cause a reshuffle and a little bit of compromise

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Warrington dad left unable to walk after serious back injury has transformed his life

A WARRINGTON dad who was unable to walk after a serious back injury has transformed his life. Matthew Livesey, from Woolston, used to play rugby until he suffered two ruptured discs at the bottom of his spine. The injury means Matthew has severe

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Cocaine-fuelled driver had 2 knives and a wooden police baton in his van

A COCAINE-fuelled driver was found to have two knives and a baton in his van after a police search. It isn’t the first time Paul Ruane has been caught driving while under the influence of drugs. He appeared before Warrington Magistrates’ Court

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Voices in head told arsonist to set fire to car of woman who spurned advances

AN arsonist has been jailed after he set fire to a car belonging to a woman who spurned his advances, and claims he did it on command of voices in his head. Conner Murray, 23, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, November 17, after