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Star to play Parr Hall to open tour shining light on UK's smaller towns and venues

JAKE Bugg will launch a revolutionary new tour of some of the country's smaller towns and venues in Warrington next year. The Lightning Bolt singer will play 15 headline dates across the UK starting at Parr Hall on March 5. “I can’t wait to

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United Utilities accused of underreporting sewage reports for £5 million bonus

A BBC Panorama investigation into Great Sankey firm United Utilities appears to show the water company misreporting sewage pollution this year. The company received a £5 million bonus this year for ‘meeting environmental targets’. BBC Panorama

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New deal aims to transform lives of young people in Warrington

A THREE-YEAR deal has been agreed aiming to transform the lives of young people in Warrington. Wire Regeneration, the joint venture between developer Langtree and Warrington Council, will provide support, awareness and volunteer time at Warrington

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Crowds enjoy The K's hometown gig for Earlestown's Christmas Lights Switch-on

THE K's performed a hometown gig as the Christmas Lights at Earlestown were switched on. The festive event took place on Saturday, December 2. The day saw ice skating, food and drink, rides and live music performances. Meanwhile, Elsa,

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Latchford couple release children's book based on son's bond with family dog Truffle

TWO high school sweethearts have put their talents of writing and illustrating together to release a heart-warming children’s book. Former Lymm High student Liam Powell met his wife-to-be and the talented illustrator of his book Rebecca Dorr at

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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds confirm huge outdoor gig in Wigan

NOEL Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced a huge show at Wigan's Robin Park next summer. The ex-Oasis man will play there on Thursday, July 18 before shows at London’s Alexandra Palace Park (Saturday, July 20), Cardiff Castle (Wednesday

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This coffee shop in Stockton Heath has been closed today

A CAFE in Stockton Heath has been closed today, Monday. Coffee lovers noticed that Costa was shut this morning. Its shutters remained down and it has not opened since. The London Road venue is usually open seven days a week and is listed

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Boy accused of Brianna Ghey murder told police co-defendant stabbed her, trial hears

A BOY accused of the murder of transgender teenager Brianna Ghey told police he saw his co-accused stabbing her, a court heard. Boy Y, from Leigh, and girl X, from Warrington, who cannot be named because of their ages, are both accused of the murder

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New 360-degree immersive British wildlife exhibition at Chester Zoo

VISITORS to Chester Zoo will soon be the first in the UK to experience the country’s only 360-degree exhibition showcasing the very best of British wildlife. Opening later this month, the new exhibition, Native: The Incredible World of British

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Boy rushed to hospital after sledging incident in Warrington

A BOY has been rushed to hospital after a sledging accident in Warrington. Emergency services were called to the incident at Warrington Golf Course on London Road in Appleton yesterday morning, Sunday. An ambulance crew, a critical care paramedic

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Warrington thug tried to set fire to home with four young children inside

A MAN has been jailed after attempting to set a woman’s house on fire with her four young kids inside. Andrew Potter, 39, appeared at Chester Crown Court on November 28 having earlier pleaded guilty to arson with recklessness as to whether life

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Shard points haul as Lymm climb ladder with win against Grasshoppers

LYMM will head to the north east to face Billingham on Saturday buoyed by a win at home to Preston Grasshoppers. Thanks to the all-weather surface at Crouchley Lane, Lymm’s 46-22 success against Preston survived the arctic conditions and was the

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TWO new temporary tips set up in Warrington as bin strikes continue

NEW temporary tips have been set up in Warrington as the bin strikes continue to cripple the town. From tomorrow, Tuesday, two additional drop-off points for household waste will be open. These will be located at: Victoria Park, Knutsford

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Fans' chance to ask questions of new Wire head coach Sam Burgess

WARRINGTON Wolves fans will have the chance to meet and ask questions of their new head coach next week. The club have confirmed that Sam Burgess will be presented at a fan’s forum on Tuesday, December 12, to take questions from supporters ahead

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Queue for tip 'worse than ever' amid ongoing bin strikes in Warrington

QUEUES for the tip in Stockton Heath are ‘worse than ever’. It comes as bin strikes continue to hit the town. The fourth phase of the walkout is set to end today, Monday. However, according to Warrington Borough Council, further notice

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Kind-hearted volunteers to deliver Christmas presents to lonely in Warrington

AN army of volunteers will be bringing some festive cheer to the lonely across Warrington this Christmas – and are calling on the town to come together to become a ‘good neighbour’ too. The kind hearts are members of a wider Good Neighbours initiative

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What is next for Fiddler's Ferry after the first stages of its demolition

WHAT is next for Fiddler’s Ferry? Yesterday’s demolition has been described as a ‘complete success’. Four of the 115m high cooling towers came down in a controlled explosion. This was the first stage of redevelopment of the site and it

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As it happened: Court updates as Brianna Ghey murder trial enters week two

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Ryanair passengers slam 'disgraceful' and 'ridiculous' new add-on charge

Ryanair has been criticised for a "ridiculous" and "disgraceful" add-on charge where some customers are reportedly having to pay a fee to access their digital boarding pass. The budget airline already charges for add-ons such as checked baggage

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An update on the next stages of Warrington Wolves' pre-season

THE full Warrington Wolves squad is set to be reunited before Christmas. New head coach Sam Burgess and his squad are about to start their fourth full week of training, with the vast majority of players taking a full part. New signing Lachlan

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Watching Fiddler's Ferry being blown down moved me to tears

READERS have been sharing their reaction to the demolition of four of the cooling towers at Fiddler's Ferry. Two have sent poems to mark the occasion. Rhiannon Owens, who has lived in Runcorn, Warrington and Widnes, said she was moved to tears

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Public event to show how to stop devastating flooding in Warrington

RESIDENTS and businesses affected by flooding in Warrington are invited to a public drop-in session this week. Many people living close to Sankey Brook have been hit by devastating flooding in recent years, most notable in 2021. Now The Environment

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Powerful story of family of Warrington man born in Siberian Gulag told

THE powerful story of a family ripped from its Polish roots and flung into the frozen wastes of Siberia during the Second World War has been told in a new book. ‘The chocolate suitcase’ by school teacher Bryan Wiles and based on fact-based testimony

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Plans submitted to council for homeless accommodation in Bewsey

PLANS have been sent to Warrington Borough Council regarding the development of accommodation that could be used for the homeless. Documents available on the council's planning portal indicate that a nursery was on the site off Longshaw Street,

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Make a difference to a veteran this Christmas

Help for Heroes has announced it is on a mission to support veterans and their families struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness this Christmas. For many, Christmas is a time to celebrate but thousands of veterans find this time of

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Former United star from Warrington used dead person's blue parking badge

Former Manchester United footballer Ravel Morrison has been convicted of fraud after being caught using a dead person's blue badge to park, Manchester City Council said. During his interview under caution Morrison claimed he bought the badge from