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Police cordons in place at semi-detached houses as murder investigation continues
POLICE cordons remained in place this afternoon around two houses on a street which is at the centre of a murder investigation. As the Guardian reported earlier today, a 46-year-old man was found unresponsive at a house on Barnett Avenue, in Earlestown
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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive
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New restaurant unveils plans for alfresco dining and wine tasting events
A NEW Knutsford restaurant has announced expansion plans for 2024. Linden Stores opened restaurant and wine bar on Minshull Street in November last year. Owners chef Chris Boustead and partner Laura Christie, a wine connoisseur, have been ‘
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Lowlife stole sexual assault victim’s bank card while she was sedated in hospital
A LOWLIFE stole his sexual assault victim’s bank card while she was sedated in hospital, after she attempted suicide following his assault. Johnathan Rutter, 45, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday, January 31, accused of sexual assault
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Tribute paid to Penketh shopkeeper and childhood best friend to Sir Paul McCartney
A PENKETH shopkeeper and childhood best friend to Sir Paul McCartney has sadly died. The son of much-loved news agent’s owner Kenneth Cahill said his dad’s friendship with The Beatles star was his ‘claim to fame’. Growing up in Speke, Kenneth
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MP discusses ‘sensible and humane’ question on gender recognition after death
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has discussed a question to the Government regarding the recognition of transgender people who are deceased. The question was submitted after being raised with Ms Nichols by constituents following the death
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Sale of council property looks set to be approved
TOWN Hall chiefs look set to approve the sale of one of the council’s properties. The cabinet will be informed of an offer for ‘one of the council’s investment properties’ at its Town Hall meeting next Monday, February 12. Members will be asked
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Warrington council tax set to rise – minimum extra £84 bill for Band D residents
COUNCIL tax in Warrington is set to increase by 4.98 per cent. The 2024-25 medium-term financial plan, draft revenue budget and capital programme will come before the Labour-run council’s cabinet at its Town Hall meeting next Monday, February 12
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State pension will need to rise to 71 in near future, careers experts claim
The state pension age could increase to 71 in the near future, some careers experts have claimed. Middle-aged workers could see the state pension age increase by a few years due to the impact of growing life expectancy and falling birthrates.
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How Luke Littler's exploits can inspire his Warrington Wolves heroes
LUKE “The Nuke” Littler’s exploits have captured the imagination of people way beyond his hometown of Warrington. Before exploding onto the darts scene last year, however, he was a home-and-away Warrington Wolves supporter – something he insists
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'It’s no longer the dirty Mersey' - 45 types of fish and sharks found in river
MORE species were found in the River Mersey last year than ever before in what is being described as “the greatest river recovery in Europe.” There were 45 different kinds of fish found in the river in 2023 by The Mersey Estuary Species Hunt, a
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Member of drug gang jailed for combined 60 years absconds from Warrington prison
POLICE have launched an urgent appeal for help in finding an inmate who has absconded from a Warrington prison. Cheshire Police is actively appealing for information that may help officers locate William Ferguson. The 43-year-old was serving
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Wagamama to open 10 new restaurants across the UK in the next year
Popular restaurant chain Wagamama has shared plans to open up to 10 new restaurants around the UK in a move which it said will create 500 jobs. The pan-Asian restaurant chain opened its first new site of the year in Bentley Bridge in Wolverhampton
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DUAL-REG WATCH: Wire youngster features for Widnes in 1895 Cup loss
THE first competitive use of the dual-registration agreement between Warrington Wolves and neighbours Widnes Vikings arrived yesterday. Young Wire forward Tom Whitehead was part of the Vikings 17 for their opening 1895 Cup match against Swinton
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Man charged with two counts of rape at Risley prison set for crown court
A MAN charged with two counts of rape at a Warrington prison has been named by the courts. Rahmijah Hindes is alleged to have committed two offences of rape while at HM Prison Risley. The 23-year-old, of no fixed abode, has since been charged
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Suspected drug dealer named by police after being charged following stop-search
A SUSPECTED drug dealer has been named by police after being charged with supplying illegal substances. The charges relate to an incident on Mill Lane in Stockton Heath on Thursday, during which a man was stopped and searched by officers. David
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New puppetry-based children's theatre show to visit Warrington
THE team behind a new puppetry-based family theatre show are rehearsing in Warrington ahead of a UK tour. Underwater adventure, Autism and Sea, based on Amy Le Dain’s books, will be taking to the stage later this month, including a date at Pyramid
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Warrington Guardian readers can subscribe for just £5 for 5 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Warrington Guardian can enjoy an exclusive offer of £5 for 5 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online
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Sign petition by Brianna’s mum for smartphone age limit and social media blocks
HERE is how you can sign a petition by the mother of Brianna Ghey looking to impose an age limit for smartphone usage. Esther Ghey is calling for social media apps to be banned on smartphones for under-16s after two youths were sentenced for her
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Two women arrested in murder investigation after man found dead at house
TWO women have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead inside a house on Sunday afternoon. Police received a report that a 46-year-old man had been found unresponsive at a house on Barnett Avenue, in Earlestown shortly
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Snow forecast for Warrington this week as Met Office issues weather warning
A YELLOW weather warning for snow has been issued in Warrington. The Met Office say that a period of snowfall could bring some disruption to the town on Thursday. The weather warning will come into place at 3am on Thursday and will last until
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Award-winning Warrington digital designer inspires budding apprentice stars
AN award-winning apprentice is inspiring students from across the north west to follow in her footsteps and start an apprenticeship degree. Amy Pridding is in the final year of a four-year apprenticeship with AJ Bell and Manchester Metropolitan
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How an NHS service 'completely changed the life' of a Warrington resident
A SERVICE dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of people living in an area of Warrington has ‘completely changed the life’ of one resident. Community health and wellbeing workers from the Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation
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Social media ‘bringing together people with harmful values on journey to crime’
SOCIAL media algorithms are ‘bringing together people with harmful values’ and ‘potentially putting them on a journey towards’ criminal activity’, the shadow technology secretary has said. Peter Kyle suggested Brianna Ghey’s killers Scarlett Jenkinson
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Entry to M56 in Warrington blocked after vehicle crashes into lamppost
THE entry to a motorway in Warrington was blocked this morning after a vehicle crashed into a lamppost. Just before 7.25am this morning, Monday, police were called to a one-vehicle crash at a roundabout in Stretton by the M56 slip road. On
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Police dogs join officers in search for missing teenager in Warrington
POLICE dogs assisted officers in the search for a missing teenager in Warrington on Saturday night. At around 9.50pm, police were made aware of a missing teenager in the Woolston area. Officers, supported by the police dog unit, were deployed
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Pictures show progress of major demolition project in the town centre
THESE pictures show the progress of a major demolition project in the town centre. The partial demolition of Cockhedge Shopping Centre started at the end of last year. Some of the site is currently in the process of being knocked down to allow
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How Matty Nicholson feels about a potential change of role
THERE are not too many teenagers who can say they are bona fide first-choice players in Super League currently. That was the case for Matty Nicholson last year – as one of only two recognised second-rowers in the Warrington Wolves squad, it was
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Time Square is latest in 'growing list of financial fiascos'- say Tories
An ‘administrative mix-up’ has been blamed after a council cabinet member ‘incorrectly’ stated Time Square is recording a net loss of £6.4 million per year. In a written reply to a Conservative councillor’s full council meeting question, the Labour-run
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Woman, 25, sadly died at Warrington mental health hospital
AN inquest has opened into the death of a patient who died in a mental health hospital in Warrington. Amsheza Musaj, 25, was found locked in her bedroom at Arbury Court, Townfield Lane, Winwick, Warrington Coroners’ Court heard on Wednesday.
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Little girl with rare life-limiting condition gifted bike by Warrington charity
A LITTLE girl with a rare life-limiting condition has been gifted a bike thanks to a Warrington charity. Alice Spencer was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, LMNA-related, just two weeks after her second birthday. It is a condition that affects
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Meet the Orford resident running a unique business from her kitchen
MEET the Orford resident running a unique business from her kitchen. Hannah Boardman has baked since she was a young child and often makes impressive cakes for special occasions, including birthdays. So after deciding to combine her love for
