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Luke Littler beaten in Berlin final by Michael van Gerwen
LUKE ‘The Nuke’ Littler paid the price for two misses at double as he lost the Premier League Darts Night 2 final against Michael van Gerwen in Berlin. The Warrington 17-year-old set himself up to check out on his favourite double 10 against the
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Warrington ‘performing well’ in delivery of new housing
SIGNIFICANT progress is being made in delivering new housing – including affordable homes – in the town, according to a new report. Warrington’s Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) looks at the progress made in a range of planning and development areas
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Brits issued one-week Highway Code warning that could cost you £1,000
All UK motorists have been warned of a Highway Code rule that could result in a hefty fine ahead of Valentine's Day. Trust us, it'll certainly lower the mood. While many couples will have romantic plans for February 14, motorists are being reminded
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M6 partially blocked at evening rush hour following crash
DRIVERS are being warned of disruption on the roads this evening, Thursday. Delays are being reported on the motorway following an accident. This occurred on the M6 northbound, which is partially blocked as a result. Queueing traffic is
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Who deserves to win a Warrington Guardian Inspiration Award 2024?
AMY Snell has drive and determination in abundance. The inspirational youngster was crowned Teenager of the Year at the Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards last year and we’re looking to honour more of the town’s fantastic young people at this
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Woodland walking trail with dinosaurs and unicorns to be hosted near Warrington
A FUN-packed walking trail featuring dinosaurs, aliens, and unicorns is arriving at a popular spot near Warrington this weekend. Totally Awesome is back at Arley Hall, near Appleton Thorn, from this Saturday. This year’s themes include the
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Brave survivor of sexual abuse hopes charity sky dive will help heal the past
A VICTIM of child sexual abuse is taking on a sky dive to raise money for a charity that helps to support fellow survivors. Sarah Sutton, 26, from Winwick, is preparing to complete the terrifying plunge out of plane above Lancaster airfield this
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Pub posts sneak peek behind the scenes as work continues in £450,000 refurb
A PUB undergoing a major internal refurb has teased photos from behind the scenes. The Rope and Anchor in Woolston closed its doors last month ahead of work commencing to renovate the venue. The extensive redesign will see around £450,000 spent
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The times and places you can watch a huge tractor run in Warrington this Sunday
A TRACTOR run is coming to town this weekend and you won’t want to miss it. Stretton Young Farmers Club is hosting the event again after the success of last year’s. The run will consist of both vintage and modern tractors and will take place
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Chinese food drive-thru in Warrington announces exciting menu news
A CHINESE food drive-thru in Warrington has made some exciting changes to its menu. WIYO is now offering desserts in the form of homemade brownies. Those who are looking for a sweet treat after their Chinese food can now enjoy a caramelised
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Emergency closures on Mersey Gateway until tomorrow afternoon following damages
LANE closures on the Mersey Gateway bridge which are causing long delays will be in place until tomorrow afternoon. It comes after safety concerns were raised on the southbound carriageway yesterday, Wednesday. These related to a section of
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Why Connor Wrench will NOT face a ban despite Grade D high tackle charge
DESPITE being hit with a Grade D high contact charge, Connor Wrench has escaped a suspension. The Warrington Wolves centre was sin-binned during Joe Philbin’s Testimonial match against Leigh Leopards for a high tackle on full-back Gareth O’Brien
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What Jesse Lingard is saying about joining his first overseas club
WARRINGTON’S Jesse Lingard is bidding to resurrect his professional football career, having joined his first overseas club. Eyebrows have been raised in South Korea ahead of the new K League 1 season start next month after the 31-year-old former
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Chapelford drug dealer caught with crack cocaine and heroin up backside jailed
A DRUG dealer who was dealing class A drugs on the streets of Warrington was also found to have had a hidden stash up his backside during a stop and search. Aaron Honson was stopped by plain clothed officers on Monday, January 8, who were patrolling
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CCTV appeal by police after woman sexually assaulted on train in Warrington
POLICE have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a sexual assault on a train in Warrington. Officers from British Transport Police investigating the report have now released an image of a man they believe could assist
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Residents reminded to protect themselves against measles as cases rise
WARRINGTON residents are being reminded to check they are protecting against measles following a rise in cases across the country. The council’s public health team is reminding people of the importance of checking that they and their children have
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Police would like to speak to this woman after supermarket staff verbally abused
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to over an alleged theft and public disorder offence. Cheshire Police says that staff at Asda at Cockhedge Centre reported being verbally abused following an attempted theft of toys
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Warrington Wolves injury news as Burgess confirms season-ending blow for prop
WARRINGTON Wolves prop Luke Thomas will miss the entire 2024 season. Head coach Sam Burgess confirmed the devastating news for the prop, who was carried off the field having suffered a knee injury during Joe Philbin’s Testimonial match against
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Six-year-old rugby player devotes weekends to cleaning streets of Warrington
AN inspirational six-year-old boy who is passionate about protecting wildlife has worked tirelessly to clean up the streets of Cinnamon Brow. Young Theodore Buzzard has been out each week picking up litter in a bid to make the community a clean
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Luke Littler in Premier League Darts: TV schedule, who plays who in Berlin
LUKE 'The Nuke' Littler will get his second crack at the new Premier League season in Berlin on Thursday night. The Warrington 17-year-old faces Rob Cross in the quarter-finals, with Luke Humphries or Peter Wright awaiting the winner in the semi-finals
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Warrington MP asks Health Secretary how dentistry recovery plan will help residents
A WARRINGTON MP has asked the Health Secretary how residents will benefit from a new dentistry recovery plan. It comes after Victoria Atkins spoke to the House of Commons about the Government’s new plan to recover and reform NHS dentistry.
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Schools minister responds to Peace in Mind debate and confirms mental health support
THE schools minister has responded to a parliamentary debate to help children with their mental health – set up in memory of Brianna Ghey. The debate was held in the Hall of Westminster yesterday, Wednesday, having been secured by Warrington North
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Residents left in the dark after widespread power cut hit yesterday
RESIDENTS across Newton-le-Willows were left in the dark after a power outage yesterday evening. A power cut hit properties across the WA12 postcode area. Residents said the outage hit on Wednesday evening, February 7. READ > Business
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Prime Minister ‘keen’ to meet Brianna’s family but won't apologise over trans jibe
Rishi Sunak has refused to apologise and said it is "sad and wrong" to link his transgender joke at Prime Minister's Questions to the murdered teenager's case. Mr Sunak was criticised for the "degrading" and "dehumanising" remark made in the Commons
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'Traffic chaos' following lane closures on Mersey Gateway bridge
THERE is 'traffic chaos' in Warrington, Runcorn and Widnes this morning following closures on the Mersey Gateway. Two lanes are currently closed on the bridge which connects the two towns together. The closures are due to road works on the
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Warrington residents celebrate after waking up to a Postcode Lottery win
BEWSEY residents are celebrating this morning after a Postcode Lottery win. Those living in the WA5 0DB area have all won £1,000 today, Thursday, if they are signed up to the Postcode Lottery. Prizes are announced every day of the month – with
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'Let's keep pushing,' Beesley tells his in-form Warrington Town squad
MARK Beesley has called on his Warrington Town players to keep the pedal to the metal as they bid to continue their excellent recent form. Three wins in a row has seen them put any fears of being dragged towards a fight for survival far behind
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Work is under way to demolish pedestrian bridge in the town centre
WORK is under way to demolish Scotland Road bridge. The pedestrian bridge, which connects Cockhedge Shopping Centre to the town centre, is soon to be no more. Pictures captured by Warrington Guardian Camera Club member Ken Hewitt yesterday,
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'We will fight tooth and nail to stay in play-offs,' says Warrington Rylands boss
MICHAEL Clegg says his Warrington Rylands side will “fight tooth and nail” to stay in the Northern Premier League Premier Division play-off spots. However, he pointed to the strength of those around them as an indicator of how hard that task will
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Two fire engines rush to scene of house fire in Latchford
TWO fire engines rushed to a house fire in Latchford last night, Wednesday. Crews were called to the property on Stringer Crescent at around 9.20pm. A small fire in a hearth was extinguished using a bucket of water. Firefighters then cleared
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How you can be part of our Warrington Wolves Fan Panel for 2024
ONCE again, we are giving you – the fans – a chance to be a part of our Warrington Wolves coverage for 2024. Our Warrington Guardian Fan Panel is returning for 2024 and while some of last year’s members are returning, we are looking to build our
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Suspended prison term for offender behind shameful hospital worker assaults
AN offender who assaulted two workers at Warrington Hospital has been handed a suspended jail term. Darren Barton was violent towards two emergency workers at the Lovely Lane site, causing one actual harm. But the 46-year-old was spared an
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Delayed link road to be 'completed by spring' as new conditions approved
NEW planning conditions have been approved for a delayed link road that has risen to an estimated cost of £50m. With the Parkside Freeport aiming to bring more than a thousand jobs to the borough, a road is currently being constructed to link the
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Warrington animal charity struggling to stay open issues plea for help
"AN animal charity that is struggling to stay open has issued a plea for help. RSPCA Warrington, Halton, and St Helens Branch cares for animals that are victims of the worst cases of abuse. There are currently 350 dogs on the waiting list for
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Thug involved in night out fights hauled back to court for another unprovoked attack
A THUG who was previously jailed for his involvement in fights in the town centre on a night out has been hauled back to court. Lewis Jenkins was jailed for 14 months in August 2022 as part of a group of four men who collectively participated in