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Traffic building along Mersey Gateway Bridge following 'safety concerns'
CONGESTION is building on the approach to Mersey Gateway Bridge due to safety concerns. Two lanes have been closed and there is queuing traffic on the A533 Mersey Gateway Bridge Southbound, Widnes, to Daresbury Express Way, Runcorn. Traffic is
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Brianna-legacy of mindfulness essential in ‘world of hate and vitriol’, debate hears
THE legacy of Brianna Ghey in ensuring children are equipped in mindfulness is essential in an ‘unforgiving world full of trolls, hate and vitriol’. This was the message stemming from a parliamentary debate secured by Warrington North MP Charlotte
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Warrington-based theatre company team up with Les Dennis in 'Twelfth Night'
LES Dennis is set to follow in the footsteps of Ken Dodd. The 70-year-old Liverpool-born stand up comedian, game show host and actor will play Malvolio in Warrington-based Not Too Tame's production Twelfth Night at Shakespeare North in June.
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Radio One legends team up for new show coming to Warrington
A BBC broadcasting duo who used to host the revered Breakfast Show slot on Radio 1 are heading to Warrington as part of a reunion tour. Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley will present ‘Carry On: An Audience with Mark and Lard’ at Parr Hall on Sunday
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Severe weather alert for drivers on M6, M56 and M62 over ‘significant’ snowfall
MOTORISTS who use the M6, M56 and M62 are being urged to plan ahead before ‘significant’ snowfall hits. National Highways is encouraging motorists to consider whether their journey is necessary with snow forecast in the early hours of tomorrow
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The man 'who epitomises what a Wire player looks like' pens new contract
JAMES Harrison has become the latest player to commit his long-term future to Warrington Wolves. Hot on the heels of his fellow prop Joe Philbin, the 27-year-old has penned an extension to his current contract, which was due to expire at the end
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Warrington's Hotpod Yoga offering free classes to businesses to improve wellbeing
WARRINGTON’S Hotpod Yoga is offering free classes to local businesses in a bid to improve wellbeing in the workplace. The firm has already been working with a number of businesses who have brought their teams to the pod. Following these visits
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Two casualties treated after car flips following M56 crash near Warrington
THERE were long delays on the M56 this afternoon after a car overturned. The incident happened between junction 11 for Daresbury and 12 for Runcorn. A spokesman for Cheshire Fire Service said three vehicles were involved in the collision at
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Warrington-based leading engineering firm announces more than 20 new vacancies
ONE of the largest engineering firms in the UK, headquartered in Warrington, has announced it is opening more than 20 new job vacancies. During the midst of National Apprenticeship Week, BGEN has pledged to expand its apprenticeship programme with
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Permission sought for town centre venue to become ‘sex entertainment venue’
PERMISSION is being sought to enable a town centre building to become a ‘sex entertainment venue’. Warrington Holdings Group Ltd has applied to Warrington Borough Council for a ‘sex establishment licence’. This would enable 15-17 Friar’s Gate
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Warrington man promoted to board of influential property firm
A WARRINGTON man has been promoted to the board of a prominent commercial property business. Josh Downes joins the board of Warrington-based commercial property business Langtree following almost four years with the company as senior development
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Details of Super League on BBC in new landmark broadcast deal
RUGBY League Commercial and BBC Sport have confirmed details of a new three-year broadcast partnership which, for the first time, includes regular live coverage of the Betfred Super League and this month’s Betfred World Club Challenge, as well as the
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Children's playground reopens in Warrington following £40,000 makeover
A CHILDREN’S playground has reopened following a £40,000 makeover. The transformation, funded by Warrington Borough Council, has breathed new life into the park on Alconbury Close in Great Sankey. It has seen a tiny pocket park with limited
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Calls for PM to apologise over trans remark in Parliament as Brianna’s mum watches
THE Prime Minister was criticised by the Leader of the Opposition over a comment made in the House of Commons. Rishi Sunak attempted to mock Sir Keir Starmer’s stance on ‘defining a woman’ after MPs had heard the mother of murdered transgender
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Huge increase planned in fly-tipping and litter fines in Warrington
WARRINGTON Borough Council is planning a war on those who fly-tip and litter in town. Fines for the two offences will more than double if councillors agree to plans. Under the scheme, litter penalties will increase from £100 to £250. Fines
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Police arrest suspected shoplifter after foot pursuit through Victoria Park
A SUSPECTED shoplifter has been charged by police after being arrested following a pursuit on foot. Cheshire Police said that officers were involved in the foot chase and the arrest of a man yesterday, Tuesday, who was wanted for a series of thefts
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'Outstanding' nursery in Sankey Bridges marks 20 years since opening its doors
A NURSERY in Sankey Bridges has marked 20 years since opening its doors. Little Treasures, rated outstanding by education watchdogs, hosted a celebration last month to mark the occasion with parents, children and staff all in attendance. A
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Pub teases marvellous makeover inside and out that is ‘coming soon’
A MAKEOVER is in the works and 'coming soon' at a popular Warrington pub. The Dog and Partridge pub in Paddington has teased renovations to its internal and external areas. Posting on social media, the pub off Manchester Road has revealed impressions
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Widnes ranked in top 15 of UK’s most depressing towns that ‘sap the will to live’
WIDNES has been ranked in the top 15 of the UK’s most depressing towns that ‘sap the will to live’. It comes following an online poll over recent weeks by iLiveHere.co.uk in which website visitors could vote for towns they believe to be ‘bland,
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Hour-by-hour forecast for Warrington ahead of tomorrow's weather warning for snow
A YELLOW weather warning for snow will be in place in Warrington tomorrow, Thursday. Coming into place at 3am and lasting until 3am on Friday, forecasters say a period of snowfall could bring disruption to the town. The temperature looks like
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Crews rush to house fire in Warrington which saw two people evacuated
CREWS rushed to tackle a house fire in Warrington last night, Tuesday, which led to people being evacuated. Firefighters were called to a kitchen blaze on Queens Crescent in Paddington just after 5pm. Two fire engines from Birchwood and Lymm
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Clegg proud despite Warrington Rylands' cup loss to strong EFL side
TWO early goals proved pivotal as Warrington Rylands exited the Liverpool Senior Cup at the hands of a strong Tranmere Rovers side on Tuesday night. The League Two side had several first-team regulars in their line-up at Gorsey Lane, with all bar
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This is what you should do if you think your energy bill is wrong
An energy expert has shared what you should do if you think that your energy bill is wrong. Energy bills are a source of worry for many of us at the moment as we grapple with rising bills and the continued high cost of living. However if you've
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The new prize to be presented to Grand Final man of the match
A NEW award will be presented to the outstanding player of this year’s Super League Grand Final. The man of the match of the 2024 showpiece at Old Trafford on October 14 will receive the first Rob Burrow Award in honour of the Leeds Rhinos legend
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The fulfilment of a dream for Warrington Wolves' new number nine
FOR Danny Walker, things just feel different for the start of the coming season. This time last year, his aim was similar to how it has been since he arrived at his hometown club – continued progression to show his readiness to succeed Daryl Clark
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Warrington Hospital team is setting up community through unique home births
WOMEN across the Warrington area are being given the freedom to experience a unique and intimate birth story thanks to the hard work of the Warrington Hospital Home Birthing team. We recently travelled to the hospital to speak to the team of birthing
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Talented Latchford resident customises trainers for Sir Elton John
A TALENTED Latchford resident has designed and created a pair of trainers for Sir Elton John. Back in 2022, Karl Chester, a sneaker artist, customised a pair of Ed Sheeran-themed trainers for a customer as a wedding present to his wife. He
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Inside the breathtaking moated country house for sale in Warrington for £2 million
A BREATHTAKING moated country house is for sale for £2 million in Warrington. The East Wing at Lymm Hall, located on Rectory Lane in the centre of the village, is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed
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Dealer handed years behind bars for role in supplying drugs in town
A DEALER has been handed years behind bars by the courts for his role in the supply of drugs. Michael Skeech was handed a sentence of more than four years in prison for aiding the availability of illegal substances in Warrington. The 35-year-old