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'We made playing against 10 men look easy,' says Town boss after emphatic home win
AS Warrington Town have proved themselves, playing against 10 men can often be difficult. However, Mark Beesley believes his side made doing so look simple as they brushed aside Scarborough Athletic in wretched weather on Saturday afternoon.
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8 iconic Warrington buildings we still miss long after they were demolished
SUNDAY saw the demolition of four of the cooling towers at Fiddler's Ferry. The power station, which closed in 2020, was partially demolished but the end of shrouded from view by fog. The remainder of the power station will come down next year
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Plan for huge sculpture larger than Angel of the North to honour Burtonwood airbase
A HUGE sculpture honouring the former RAF Burtonwood airbase is being planned along the side of the M62. Plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for permission to build the monument at Omega. The sculpture
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Flood alert issued for areas of town as heavy rainfall is forecast
AREAS of Warrington have been issued with a flood alert for the remainder of the weekend. Imposed by the Environment Agency, the flood alert is for the River Glaze catchment, including Warrington and Leigh. It came into effect this afternoon
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Police called as 'gunman opens fire' in early hours disturbance
A SUSPECT has been arrested after a gunman opened fire during a bust-up at an address in the early hours. Police were called to Heath Street in Golborne just before 1am today, Saturday, to reports of a disturbance and a firearm being discharged
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Car seized and driver taken to custody after police stop on M62
A CAR has been seized following a police stop on the motorway. The stop occurred on the M62 heading eastbound this afternoon, Saturday. Officers from North West Motorway Police say the vehicle – a green Honda Civic – has a strong smell of cannabis
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The barn and cottage on the market for £775,000 in a Warrington village
THERE is a ‘great opportunity’ to renovate a barn in a Warrington village. Cheriton Farm Barn on Booths Lane in Lymm is on the market. It consists of a ‘fabulous’ barn that is ready for conversion, with an attached modernised cottage.
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Woolston dance school celebrates incredible success at national contest
STUDENTS from a popular Warrington dance school hit all the right notes at a competition. Youngsters from Kate Simmons Dance Junior and Senior Graduate classes entered the Cecchetti Mabel Ryan Ballet Competition. Organised by the Imperial Society
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Seventh heaven for Warrington Rylands
WARRINGTON Rylands were in seventh heaven this afternoon as they closed the gap on league leaders Radcliffe. With the Northern Premier League Premier Division table-toppers not in league action, Michael Clegg's side emphatically took the chance
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Warrington Town back to winning ways in emphatic style
WARRINGTON Town emphatically bounced back to winning ways in wretched conditions this afternoon. Mark Beesley's side took full advantage of a first-half red card for visitors Scarborough Athletic at a wind and rain-lapped Cantilever Park before
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First look photos of Cheshire pub after major six-figure refurbishment
A PUB has been given an exciting new look in time for Christmas. The Bulls Head in Wilmslow has reopened after a major six-figure refurbishment. Inside, it has been completely transformed inside enhance its cosy country pub atmosphere.
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Walkers 'disappoints' fans confirming they have stopped making another crisp flavour
Walkers have revealed they have stopped making another product from their range of crisps. The crisp giant is responsible for a range of products including Quavers, Wotsits, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like
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Win tickets to see Disney on Ice in Liverpool next year
FANCY taking the family to see Disney on Ice next year? Well you could in our new competition. Disney On Ice presents Dream Big skates into the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool from March 21 to 24. Tickets are on sale now from www.disneyonice.co.uk
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Meet the new manager taking the reins at a popular Warrington pub
A NEW manager is taking the reins at a popular Warrington pub. Lez says he is looking forward to meeting pubgoers after taking on Trigger Pond in Great Sankey. He has plenty of years of experience in the pub trade and says he is looking forward
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Major Warrington road to close for 3 days in new year for tree cutting
WORK will start on a major road for three days in the new year. Driving will be banned on Orford Road (southeast bound) from its junction with Birchwood Way to its junction with Padgate Lane. Order will be effective from January 16 for three
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COLUMN: Government has been ‘dragging feet’ over compensation payments
IN this week’s column, Warrington North Labour MP Charlotte Nichols discusses the infected blood scandal. Warrington Guardian readers may have seen this week that the Government suffered its first Commons defeat since Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister
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Is your baby getting ready to celebrate their first Christmas?
BABY, it’s cold outside – but is it your baby’s first Christmas? Have you had a baby this year? Are you getting everything ready for their first festive celebrations? If you have then we want to hear from you! Share a photo of your baby
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The two new stores which will be opening in Golden Square very soon
TWO new stores are coming to the Golden Square. An eatery is set to open in a large unit opposite Primark. Roast, a chicken shop, is expected to open either later this month or early on in the new year. Construction is currently under way
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Government names and shames three Warrington businesses for unpaid tax
THE Government has released a list of those it deems have 'deliberately defaulted' on their tax. Among the list of businesses and individuals are three names from Warrington, including a Thelwall business, and a man on Padgate Lane. Those who
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This was the most popular property for sale in the whole of Warrington
OUT of the many homes up for sale in the town, one caught the eye of property hunters the most last month. This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penketh was the most popular property in Warrington over the last 30 days, according to Zoopla.
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Ex-staff win legal battle with collapsed homebuilder behind huge Grappenhall scheme
FORMER staff who lost their jobs after a homebuilder with permission for a huge south Warrington scheme collapsed have won a legal battle. A site in Grappenhall Heys, to the south of Curzon Drive, east of Lichfield Avenue and west of Stansfield
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Pink Eye roundabout artist can't wait to get going on King's Head mural
A NEW mural which could be painted on one of Warrington's most popular town centre pub will be created by a well known Warrington artist. Anthony Turk, who produced the iconic landmark mural of the Pink Eye at Sankey Green, has chosen a picture
