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Warrington’s Fairtrade status renewed
WARRINGTON’S Fairtrade status has been renewed for another three years thanks to strong community support. First approved as a Fairtrade borough in 2006, Warrington has maintained the status for 17 successive years. The Warrington Fairtrade
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Number of rough sleepers in town confirmed
THE number of rough sleepers in the town has been confirmed. A report on homelessness will come before the protecting the most vulnerable policy committee at its meeting on Wednesday. The purpose of the report is to advise the committee of
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Memories of the 1970s from a much-loved Warrington institution
THIS week in Looking Back we look back to the history of one of the town’s markets – the former fish market – which enjoyed its final days 40 years ago. This picture from the 1970s shows shoppers looking for fresh fish and cheese which was among
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I'm a GP: How to tell you've got high cholesterol and how to bring it down
A GP has explained how you can tell that your cholesterol is too high and how you can bring it down. Cholesterol is one of those terms we've all seen in health adverts or on posters in GP practices but how much do you really know about it?
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Police precept to increase by 4.99% - extra £12.50 a year for band D property
CHESHIRE residents will see a 4.99 per cent increase in the police precept from April, adding an extra £12.50 to the annual bill for a band D property. Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer said the £12.50 increase to the policing element of
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Top 5 best coffee shops in Warrington according to TripAdvisor
AS we endure what seems to be England’s stormiest few months on record, it is nice to know there is a café only a short walk away from you where you can take the weight off your feet, get warm, have a nice hot cup of coffee and watch it pass. Across
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Warrington-born company nominated for prestigious global education award
A WARRINGTON-born company is in the running for a prestigious award for its contribution to the world of education. Primary Languages Network, originally based in Lymm, attended the BETT Awards in London this week to celebrate their award nomination
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THE FINAL WORD: Did Wire gain anything from Leigh defeat?
PRE-SEASON friendlies can be viewed in many different ways. Whether you feel they are merely a cobweb-ridding exercise or a chance to send out a statement, however, one can be forgiven for questioning whether Warrington Wolves did either. Let
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How you can nominate a Warrington Hospital worker for a prestigious award
WARRINGTON Guardian readers are being invited to nominate staff and volunteers at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals for a prestigious new award. The Trust’s annual Thank You Awards ceremony is taking place at the Concorde Conference Centre
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The Warrington cinema which saw thousands attend premieres
IT is 30 years ago since the Odeon closed its Warrington town centre cinema. While its popularity dropped in the immediate years before it shut in 1994, it has a rich history. Opened on January 11 1937 by Sir Peter and Lady Rylands, the typical
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Driving with headphones could land you £5,000 fine, expert warns
Drivers have been warned they could face a £5,000 fine when listening to music or podcasts through headphones while behind the wheel. While there is no specific law that prevents you from headphones while driving, it can be distracting. One
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Dog owners warned to not make this mistake that can cause dogs to vomit
Dog owners have been urged to not make this mistake when storing their dog food since it can cause vomiting and even seizures. When it comes to your pet's health, you need to think of everything from the amount of exercise they eat to their diet
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Brianna's mum says child-safe phone would ‘without doubt’ have saved daughter’s life
BRIANNA Ghey’s mum says child-safe phones monitoring children’s internet use would ‘without doubt’ have saved her daughter’s life. Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg today (February 4), Esther Ghey spoke of her campaign for new
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Creamfields regular to leave role at Grappenhall church
A VICAR in Grappenhall is to leave her role later this year to take on a new job. The Reverend Jane Proudfoot has been appointed as the next Archdeacon of Macclesfield. Jane is currently the Rector of Grappenhall, Priest in charge of Daresbury
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WIRE SOCIAL: Reactions from fans as Burgess' side loses Philbin Testimonial
JUST under 7,000 spectators were inside The Halliwell Jones Stadium to witness Joe Philbin's Testimonial match on Saturday night. And the vast majority of them could be forgiven for feeling a little more apprehensive about Warrington Wolves' readiness
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THE MORNING AFTER: What did we learn from Wire's friendly loss?
THERE is certainly plenty to ponder for Warrington Wolves following their final run-out of pre-season. Joe Philbin's Testimonial match saw The Wire beaten 28-12 by Leigh Leopards in a match which saw head coach Sam Burgess play two almost completely
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The places in Warrington that people often mispronounce
THERE are plenty of places around Cheshire that people commonly mispronounce. Cholmondeley, Peaover and Davenham are just a few examples. We were curious if there are any area of Warrington that people mispronounce, so we asked readers what
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20 fabulous photos capturing the beauty of water in Warrington
MEMBERS of Warrington Guardian Camera Club have shared their favourite water photos. Appleton reservoir, the Bridgewater canal and the river Mersey all featured and Fiddler's Ferry marina and Lymm Dam were popular destinations. The Camera Club
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Colourful crochet business is instant success for Penketh teen - Abi is just 15!
ABIGAIL Shaw is just 15 but she’s a budding entrepreneur. After learning to crochet as a hobby, the talented teenager opened her own business selling the cute and colourful creations two-and-a-half years ago and business is booming. The Penketh
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This is 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 in January. This three-bedroom detached house in Risley was the most popular property in Warrington over the last 30 days, according to Zoopla.
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Best childcare providers in Warrington revealed
THE best childcare providers in Warrington have been revealed. Education watchdogs carry out routine inspections for nurseries and pre-schools across the country, following a strict grading system. This ranges from grade 1, Outstanding, being
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Woman died in A&E department at Warrington Hospital
A WOMAN died after developing hypoglycaemia several times in the A&E department of Warrington Hospital, an inquest has heard. Grace Murray, of Millington Close, Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, suffered a cardiac arrest on January 15, this year, and
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6 Warrington planning stories you may have missed in past month
IT may only be one month old but 2024 has been big already for planning. New plans for thousands of homes have been announced. While hundreds of new builds have been approved. Here is a round up of 6 of the plans which made the biggest
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10 loving Warrington death notices and funeral announcements
The Warrington Guardian published 10 death notices this week. Every week, the Warrington Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Man who kept more than £5,000 wrongfully sent to him sentenced in court
A MAN who kept more than £5,000 that was wrongfully sent to him has been sentenced in court. Ryan Tarbuck, of Haydock Street, Newton-le-Willows, appeared before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court on Friday, January 19. Tarbuck
