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What will happen to temporary tips and extended tip hours now strikes have ended?
MEASURES introduced as part of bin strikes in Warrington are beginning to be repealed. It comes as crippling strikes come to an end following an agreement being reached between Warrington Borough Council and Unite. Many residents have only
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Council confirms which areas will have their bins emptied on Friday
WARRINGTON Borough Council has confirmed which areas of the town will have their bins emptied tomorrow, Friday. It comes as the misery of bin strikes is over following a deal between the council and members of the Unite union. Refuse workers
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Photo released of handwritten Brianna Ghey ‘murder plan’ found in accused’s bedroom
A CRUMPLED, handwritten note of an alleged “murder plan” to kill Brianna Ghey was found on the bedroom floor of one of her alleged killers, a court has heard. Notes were also made on serial killers including Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Ramirez and
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Lack of council leadership caused 10 weeks of bin strikes, says Warrington MP
A WARRINGTON MP has slammed local Labour councillors over their handling of recent bin strikes. Andy Carter, Conservative MP for Warrington South, says that bin strikes were allowed to continue for 10 weeks due to a lack of council leadership.
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Record crowds of 63,000 attend Warrington Christmas event
RECORD crowds have been confirmed for Warrington's Weekend Wonderland which kick-started Christmas celebrations. Organisers of the event say an estimated 63,000 people visited the event over the final weekend in November, beating the 60,000 who
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Dozens of local vets give up time to neuter XL Bully dogs before January deadline
VETERINARY workers joined forces to help neuter XL bully dogs that were facing euthanasia in January. Under a law brought in by the government following a spate of attacks and deaths caused by the dogs, owners must neuter their dogs, microchip
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Brianna’s blood found on trainers and jacket of boy accused of murder, trial hears
BLOOD from Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed 28 times in a “frenzied” knife attack, was found on the trainers and jacket of a boy accused of her murder, a jury heard. The youth, identified only as boy Y because of his age, claims he came into contact
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Warrington bin strikes are OVER after deal - collections resume on Friday
THE misery of Warrington's bin strikes are over following a deal between Warrington Borough Council and Unite. Refuse workers have been out on strike for the majority of the past 10 weeks in a dispute over pay and conditions. The latest was due
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Warrington man enjoys £2 Cumbrian open bus top ride despite being covered in snow
TWO friends who were determined to enjoy their Cumbrian trip, despite the chaos the un-forecast snow brought them, boarded a £2 open top bus to take in the sights. 35-year-old Alex Renfrew, who lives near Kendal, finally welcomed his friend, Andrew
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BBC TV licence will increase to £169.50 a year - a rise of £10.50 for households
There will be a £10.50 increase on the BBC TV licence fee next year, bringing the new annual total £169.50 a year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced. It comes after the household payment, which funds much of the corporation’s operations
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Priestley College teacher wins highly prestigious chemistry award
A PRIESTLEY College teacher has been awarded a highly prestigious chemistry prize. Wendy Winnard was named the winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Excellence in Secondary and Further Education Prize for her contributions to chemistry education
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Woman charged with conveying selection of drugs and tobacco into Risley prison
A WOMAN is due to appear before the crown court suspected of conveying drugs into a Warrington prison. Lorraine Barlow faces two charges of bringing, throwing or conveying a prohibited article into a prison. The 43-year-old, of Wordsworth Crescent
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Late Brookside star features in BBC antique show in Warrington aired after death
BROOKSIDE star Dean Sullivan appeared in a pre-recorded episode of Celebrity Antiques Roadshow on Tuesday following his death one week ago. Best known for playing Jimmy Corkhill in the TV soap, the New Brighton actor and director, died at the age
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Former Warrington Wolves man quits rugby league aged 21
WARRINGTON Wolves academy graduate Ellis Longstaff has quit rugby league. The 21-year-old, who had moved to Championship side Featherstone Rovers on a permanent deal earlier this year, confirmed the news on his Instagram page and said he was now
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RECAP: Live courtroom updates from day nine of Brianna Ghey murder trial
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Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards 2024 - how to enter
IT’S back! The highly-anticipated Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards are back again for 2024 and they’re coming to The Village Hotel in the new year. After the success of last year’s star-studded event, Radio City presented Leanne Campbell
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Poultry fancier hit with noise complaint as cockerels crow '10 minutes too early'
A POULTRY fancier from Antrobus has been advised to get rid of some of his most treasured birds because they get up 10 minutes too early each morning. Farm worker, Luke Ormond, breeds and sells chickens as a hobby and a sideline from his rural
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King's Head applies for permission for mural of Warrington Wolves living legend
A PUB in the centre of town has submitted an application to create a mural of a Warrington Wolves living legend. The King's Head, off Winwick Street, with the help of Warrington Arts Council has asked the council for permission to paint a mural
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Warrington woman left with 'debilitating' symptoms from faulty medical device
A WARRINGTON woman is raising awareness of medical claims brought about by faulty devices after she was left with debilitating symptoms. In 2008, Jan Faulkner was fitted with a sterilisation device, but she began developing debilitating symptoms
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Talks are under way with potential occupiers for former Debenhams unit in Warrington
TALKS are under way with potential new occupiers for the former Debenhams store in the Golden Square. It is understood that shopping centre bosses are in the middle of discussions with a number of interested occupiers. Debenhams closed its