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Jury hears of ‘dark fantasies’ of girl accused of Brianna Ghey murder

A GIRL accused of the “frenzied” murder of Birchwood teenager Brianna Ghey told a court she enjoyed “dark fantasies” about killing and torturing people. The youth, identified only as girl X, said she also fantasised about killing Brianna, who died

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Dog fouling and control public space protection order to be adopted

A PUBLIC space protection order (PSPO) for dog fouling and control is set to be adopted. The council’s cabinet is recommended to approve the adoption of it at its Town Hall meeting on Monday, with it to take effect on April 1 2024. Members

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Contract for substance misuse service set to be awarded

A CONTRACT for a substance misuse service is set to be awarded. A report will come before the council’s cabinet at its meeting on Monday, which will advise members of the outcome of the tender evaluation process and seek authority to award the

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Paul Smith bringing second tour date to Parr Hall after first release sells out

LIVERPOOL’S ‘Comic of the Year’ has added another date in Warrington after already confirming one sold out appearance at Parr Hall. Paul Smith, an award-winning observational comic, will come to Warrington in April 2025 with his new show ‘Pablo

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Renowned Warrington author releases 35th book in collection

ONE of Warrington’s most established authors has published his 35th book. Frank Melling has exceeded sales of 250,000 copies for his extensive collection of work. His newest release Grace is a romantic tale set on the coast of Cornwall.

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Bewsey Community Shop saves users nearly £1million since opening

BEWSEY'S Community Shop has saved users almost £1million since it opened, the organisation behind it has revealed. As one of 12 Community Shop stores across the UK, Community Shop Bewsey delivers affordable, dignified, and sustainable food aid

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Resident shares funny bin men video as staff return to work after strike

IT is official, bin men have returned to work in Warrington. Yesterday, the bin strikes were called off after 10 long weeks. They were due to last until at least Christmas Eve, but yesterday, Thursday, an agreement was reached between Warrington

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Free Christmas light display to take place in Great Sankey

CELEBRATE Christmas at the Jireh Church in Great Sankey. Residents are invited to the church to enjoy its outdoor Christmas light display telling the story of the birth of Jesus to lights and music. There will also be sing-a-longs. All

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Parlours review: A Warrington band ready-made for the big time

PARLOURS have followed up their inaugural gig at FC2 with a more intimate performance at a packed Pyramid basement – and they blew the roof off the place. The Warrington Indie rock band have burst onto the local music scene, with their first single

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The new temporary tips will be back open again next week - despite end to bin strikes

THE two new temporary tips will be back open again next week. The temporary drop-offs opened in Latchford and Orford earlier this week amid the bin strikes. However, following an agreement reached yesterday, Thursday, which saw an end to the

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Police close major road following concerns for safety of girl

POLICE closed a major road in Widnes this afternoon, Friday, following concerns for the safety of a girl. At around 1.50pm, officers were called to reports for the concerns for the safety of a girl on Watkinson Way. Emergency services attended

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Tomorrow's Makers Market is cancelled due to concerns over weather and safety

TOMORROW’S Makers Market is cancelled due to unprecedented weather conditions. The event was due to take place on Time Square tomorrow, Saturday. But organisers have decided to cancel the event for everyone’s safety after the latest weather

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As it happened: Court updates from defence case in Brianna Ghey murder trial

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Eggnog stand run by family business opens in Golden Square

AN eggnog stand run by a Warrington family business for a decade has opened a stall at Golden Square until Christmas. Preston’s Original Eggnog has set up shop at Golden Square, and will stay open until Christmas Eve. The company began producing

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Heartbreak as emaciated dog found dead after being dumped in Cheshire field

WARNING: This article contains distressing images which have been supplied by the RSPCA for inclusion. AN emaciated dog has been found dead in a muddy pool after it was cruelly tied to a water trough and abandoned. The lurcher-type dog was

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Beesley backs Woods to return stronger from 'stupid' red card

MARK Beesley insists he will not throw Connor Woods “under the bus” as he prepares to be without his forward until the new year. Woods, who has been ever-present in the National League North thus far, was dismissed for violent conduct during Tuesday

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Person injured after being hit by a train in emergency incident on railway

A PERSON was injured in an emergency incident on the railway near Warrington. The incident occurred this morning, Friday, causing disruption to services between Warrington Bank Quay and Helsby. National Rail confirmed that a person was hit

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7 unmissable Christmas events to try in Warrington

IT is a little more than two weeks until Christmas. And that means plenty of events to enjoy in Warrington in the coming few days. Here are a few festivities that you will not want to miss: Luminate Walton Gardens - running to December

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M6 and M56 to benefit from £2million fightback against major tree disease outbreak

A FIGHTBACK against a major outbreak of ash dieback on trees along the M6 and M56 has started. The ash dieback fungus is now found across most of the UK, impacting shoots, branches and trunk base and causing canopy decline and the death of most

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New solar panels to provide 30 per cent of Warrington college's electricity

A WARRINGTON college has installed solar panels which will generate 30 per cent of its electrical consumption. Warrington & Vale Royal College has taken a huge step toward becoming more sustainable and invested in solar panels which have now been

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Residents urged to prepare as weather warning for strong winds issued for town

RESIDENTS are being urged to prepare for strong gusts and winds over the weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for tomorrow, Saturday, with this coming into effect from 9am and remaining in place through to 11.45pm that evening

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Lowering of legal tackle height confirmed after academy trial

MAJOR changes to the tackle height in rugby league will be adopted from next year, the Rugby Football League has confirmed. Following a trial in four rounds of academy fixtures during 2023, the legal tackle height will be lowered to below the armpit

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Prisoner to appear in court charged with throwing urine over female prison officer

A PRISONER is set to appear in court over an incident in a Warrington prison. Paul Breeze is set to appear before Warrington Magistrates’ Court this morning, Friday, over the incident. The 40-year-old, whose address on court documents is given

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'If in doubt, put both bins out': Council update after bin strikes called off

WARRINGTON Borough Council has updated residents on the first day after the 10-week bin strikes were called off. The dispute lasted from the beginning of October until yesterday, December 7. Towards the end of the period of industrial action

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Thomas Mikaele's new NRL club is confirmed

AFTER his short-term return to Warrington Wolves came to an end, Thomas Mikaele has secured himself a deal in the NRL. The prop forward, who made 14 appearances over two spells during 2023, has joined North Queensland Cowboys for the upcoming season

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Your Christmas Jumper Day photos helping spread a little festive cheer

DID you get into the Christmas spirit yesterday? Were you wearing your Christmas jumper? Thursday, December 7 was Christmas Jumper Day and schools, offices and work places across Warrington supported the event. Here is a selection of you

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Drivers clocked speeding at 43mph through village street

DRIVERS have been caught on camera yet again speeding through Lymm. A police speed enforcement check on Burford Lane recorded 10 motorists exceeding the 30mph limit. Armed with a radar gun, PCSO Phil Redshaw clocked one driver travelling at

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Sam Powell on experiencing the Wigan-Wire rivalry from the other side

SAM Powell insists he was not “close-minded” enough to think there would not be a time where he played against hometown club Wigan Warriors rather than for them. However, even he admits doing so for one of their near neighbours in Warrington Wolves

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Take a look at exciting and 'affordable' new homes completed in heart of town

FOUR new and affordable apartments have been developed at the heart of Bank Quay. Warrington Housing Association (WHA) have announced the exciting completion of the modern apartments on White Street. The development is situated close to the

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Meet the 20-year-old man who is known as the 'Warrington bird whisperer'

MEET a 20-year-old man who is known as the ‘Warrington bird whisperer’. Connor Hayes, from Lower Walton, keeps Birmingham Roller pigeons. They are domestic birds that are ‘exhilarating’ to watch – they fly in teams and perform summersaults

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84-year-old Woolston man died after calling carers for help after fall, none came

AN INQUEST has been opened into the death of an 84-year-old man from Woolston who died after falling in his home. Michael Bretherton died on November 17 this year, following an unwitnessed fall at his home on Greymist Avenue, Woolston. Mr Bretherton

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All you need to know as Warrington’s crippling bin strikes finally come to an end

BIN strokes in Warrington have finally come to an end. After 10 weeks of misery, in which some residents have only had their bins emptied once, refuse workers will be sent back out. It comes following a meeting by representatives of Warrington