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Gang members spotted on CCTV at Stretton hospital exchanging bag with £50k of drugs

SEVEN people involved in an organised crime group responsible for bringing cocaine and cannabis into north Wales have been sentenced. The group was responsible for moving the drugs between Merseyside and Wrexham, Caernarfon Crown Court heard.  

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Bin strikes: MP issues warning over 'proper funding' for workers

A LABOUR MP has warned against future public sector cuts following the end of Warrington's 10-week bin strike. Charlotte Nichols, MP for Warrington North, has welcomed the end of the strikes, but has urged the Government to 'take action' in future

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Council issues advice on which bins to put out amid strike disruption catch-up

RESIDENTS have been issued with advice on which bins to put out on which days. It comes as Warrington Borough Council attempts to catch up on collections following months of disruption due to strikes. The dispute between refuse workers, represented

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Why Sophie-Elis Bextor had the audience eating out of her hand on festive special

Lifting people’s spirits during the dark days of lockdowns was no mean feat. Many will remember being corralled into the family ‘online pub quiz’ by third cousin Terry - whether they liked it or not. But thankfully the professionals were also

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Warrington children to star in unforgettable Christmas show fundraiser

THERE will be an unforgettable Christmas show put on by children who attend Warrington Youth Zone. It will leave you bursting with festive cheer, with weeks of rehearsals leading up to the grand performance. WIRE Regeneration are on a mission

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Warrington residents slam Royal Mail as vital letters take up to a month to arrive

VITAL letters are being delayed delivery of up to a month, residents report, as Royal Mail issues continue across Warrington. Many fear their Christmas cards will not be delivered until the new year. One Chapelford resident, who wishes not

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Bryan Adams set to play Delamere Forest date in summer 2024

CANADIAN rock legend Bryan Adams will be performing in Cheshire as part of three Forest Live shows scheduled during 2024. The 'Summer of '69' singer will appear at Delamere Forest on Sunday, June 16, before dates at both Thetford Forest and Dalby

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Dad-of-two cyclist 'will be greatly missed' after fatal collision

POLICE have confirmed that a dad-of-two has died following a collision in St Helens. At around 4.30pm on Monday, December 4, a cyclist is reported to have collided with a silver Nissan Micra and a white Ford Transit van on Sherdley Road, near to

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Everton legend set to appear at Golden Square this weekend

LEGENDARY Everton keeper Neville Southall will be in Warrington on Sunday. The former Wales stopper will be at HC Memorabilia in The Golden Square. Neville will be in store from 11am to 12.30pm and you have the chance the meet the Toffees legend

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Champions sent packing as Warrington make progress in Lancashire Cup

WARRINGTON Rugby Club under 15s gave their Lancashire Cup hopes a boost with a 45-17 victory over current champions Liverpool St Helens at Lymm on Sunday. Fraser Savage broke the deadlock, gathering a loose ball in his own half and racing away

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Residents encouraged to take extra steps to protect their health this winter

THE council is encouraging residents to take steps to protect their health and wellbeing this winter. It says the best way to protect yourself and others against illness is to get vaccinated. And as well as protecting yourself and loved ones

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Tearful girl accused of Brianna Ghey murder says ‘co-accused boy stabbed her’

A GIRL accused of the “frenzied” murder of Birchwood teenager Brianna Ghey told a jury she heard a scream and turned round to see her co-accused stabbing her. The 16-year-old, identified only as girl X, from Warrington, became visibly upset as

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Lymm forced to settle for a draw after commanding lead is cut

LYMM moved up to eighth in National League 2 North following a 25-25 draw at Billingham. But they feel disappointed not to have come home with all the points. After all, Lymm led 17-0 from their efforts in the opening 34 minutes but with less

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The organisation helping the lonely, homeless, and hungry this Christmas

HELP is available for those who may be isolated, lonely, homeless, or hungry over Christmas. Warrington Open Doors at Christmas (WODAC) is returning for another year. The organisation, which was founded in 1991, offers hot meals, refreshments

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Warrington set for brilliant festive night at annual concert

WITH less than a week to go and what will be the finale to their 125th anniversary year, Warrington Male Voice Choir is preparing for their annual Christmas Voices Christmas Brass concert on Saturday at Parr Hall, Warrington, starting at 7.30pm.

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Beesley's praise for Warrington Town's local lads

TWO local lads are playing an increasingly important role in Warrington Town’s bid to establish themselves in the National League North. They may be at very different stages of their footballing careers, but boss Mark Beesley hailed the contributions

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RECAP: Court updates from Brianna Ghey murder trial as defence case continues

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Number of people rushed to hospital following serious crash on M6 in Warrington

Emergency services were called to the scene on Thelwall Viaduct at around 7.50am this morning, Monday. This was following reports of a multi-vehicle crash. Officers attended and found the incident involved two HGVs, a white Ford Zetec and a

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Risk of mosquito-borne diseases looms for UK, health officials warn

Mosquito-borne diseases could arrive in the UK as early as the 2040s, health officials have warned. There is concern the UK could become more suitable for invasive species such as the Asian tiger mosquito. It has the potential to spread dengue

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Your festive photos of babies ready to celebrate their first Christmas

THESE little ones are celebrating their first Christmas and are definitely getting into the Christmas spirit. We asked you to share a photo of your 2023 baby all set for the festive season, dressed in their Christmas outfits, wearing reindeer antlers

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Motorway reopens in Warrington after serious crash between HGVs

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Police close M6 in Warrington following rush hour crash

THE motorway in Warrington is closed this morning following a crash. The M6 Thelwall Viaduct is currently shut both ways following the incident. It happened at junction 21, Woolston, on the northbound carriageway but the southbound side has

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The familiar feeling that drew Lachlan Fitzgibbon to Warrington

LACHLAN Fitzgibbon’s decision to join Warrington Wolves was partly driven by the familiar feeling the town gave him. A proud son of the New South Wales city of Newcastle, the second rower is not the first to make comparisons between his hometown

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Number of offers on the table for various units in Golden Square - including Wilko

THERE are a number of offers on the table for various units in the Golden Square – including Wilko. New operators could be moving into the former Wilko site as soon as the new year. Shutters came down on the store for the final time in September

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Man guilty of five-car pileup on Chester Road set for Crown Court sentencing

A MAN who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving on Chester Road in the summer is set to appear at Crown Court for sentencing. Michael Hankinson, of Pine Avenue in Newton-le-Willows, appeared at Warrington Magistrates' Court on Thursday, December

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Child ‘abductor’ jailed again after pretending to be woman in sex chats with ‘girl’

AN offender previously jailed for activity which was deemed to constitute ‘child abduction’ in Warrington has been locked up again. Ronald Howard was told to ‘stay well away’ from a teenage girl he plied with alcohol, having been incarcerated for