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Extension of availability period of loan facilities approved
TOWN Hall chiefs have approved the council extending the availability period of two loan facilities. At its meeting on Monday, as recommended, the council’s cabinet approved the council extending the availability period of the loan facilities with
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Huge increase in fly-tipping and litter fines in Warrington approved
RESIDENTS are being urged to help the council in its battle against fly-tipping and littering – with a huge increase in fixed penalty notices (FPNs) in Warrington approved. The council’s cabinet approved an increase in the levels of fines, as well
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Torus accused of 'passing the buck' as scaffolding collapse 'destroys three cars'
A FAMILY has become increasingly frustrated after their neighbour's scaffolding collapsed and "destroyed" their family cars last month. During the strong winds of Storm Isha, a two-story scaffolding collapsed on Acorn Street, Newton-le-Willows,
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Luke Littler 'looks about 35' says Peer during Parliament debate on asylum seekers
LUKE Littler has been used as an example criticising the Government’s approach to determining if an asylum seeker is a child. A Liberal Democrat peer used the Warrington darts sensation as an example of a teenager who looks older than his age.
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Woman fined for fly-tipping after dumping rubbish on Trans Pennine Trail
A FLY-TIPPER has been fined over £1000 after having been found to have dumped rubbish on the Trans Pennine Trail. Warrington Borough Council have announced that Kimberley Rutter, 27 of Robson Grove, Fairfield, has pled guilty to the offence.
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Biggest 'Emo Prom' event in north west returns to Warrington night club
THE biggest and longest-running 'Emo Prom' event in the north west has returned to its original home this year at a venue in Warrington. Popular club night Asylum, Emo Prom, is hosted once a year and will take over the town’s one and only alternative
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Organisers ‘hugely upset and disappointed’ to have to cancel live music festival
THE organisers of a music festival planned for this summer say they are ‘hugely upset’ at having to cancel. Live music from a range of tribute bands and a day of family fun was on offer at Hayloft Live 2024. The event was scheduled to take
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Luke Littler in Premier League Darts: TV schedule, who plays who in Glasgow
THE PDC Premier League Darts 2024 season continues with night 3 at the Ovo Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday, February 15. Warrington hero Luke 'The Nuke' Littler will play Gerwyn Price in the quarter-finals, bidding to reach a second successive final
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Warrington college student rubs shoulders with Brassic stars on amazing experience
A STUDENT has lifted the lid on his time working on a smash-hit Sky comedy show. While Orford residents were meeting the stars of Brassic in January, a Warrington and Vale Royal College student was working on the set. Level 3 Creative & Digital
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Residents urged to share views to help improve town’s night-time economy
WARRINGTON residents are being urged to share their views to help improve the town’s night-time economy. Warrington Borough Council is seeking views on its latest approach to taking licensing decisions. Each council is required to adopt a statement
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Warrington woman conned out of £50k in romance fraud shares heartbreaking story
A WARRINGTON woman conned out of more than £50,000 in a cruel romance fraud has shared her heartbreaking story. It comes on valentine’s Day, and as part of Cheshire Police’s month-long focus on romance fraud, which is one of the most common crime
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Free lion and dragon race among Chinese celebrations in Warrington on Sunday
WARRINGTON town centre will be playing host to a festival of colour and sound to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Taking place this Sunday, a whole host of free activities will be planned throughout the day. The east Asian festival will include
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Runcorn mechanic had secret life running horrific dark web child abuse sites
A MECHANIC from Runcorn faces a lengthy spell behind bars after creating and moderating dark web sites dedicated to child sexual abuse. Nathan Bake was one of three UK-based moderators of a site called ‘The Annex’ who were identified by the National
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Cheshire golf club gets new owners amid rumoured Manchester United interest
A GOLF club has been sold just weeks after Manchester United were linked with a takeover. High Legh Park Golf Club near Lymm has new owners. But it is not the Red Devils of Old Trafford who now hold the keys but leading country club provider
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LOCALiQ UK crowned Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Partner Awards
Newsquest Media Group’s digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Europe’s Rising Star of the Year at the Microsoft Partner Awards. The Microsoft awards recognise digital marketing partners who go above and beyond to uncover hidden opportunities
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Man found dead at James Lee House following drug overdose
A WARRINGTON man whose body was discovered at a Salvation Army hostel died of a multiple drugs overdose. Matthew Addis was found dead in bed at supported housing unit James Lee House, on Brick Street in the town centre, at around 10.30am on Friday
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Concerns about safety of councillors amid 'cesspit' of abuse on social media
MEMBERS of the public are not only abusing and harassing councillors but are also trying to find out home addresses of council officers, Cheshire’s police boss was told. Concerns about the safety of councillors and MPs were raised once again at
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Fine issued to driver caught driving car with no registration plates showing
A FINE has been issued to a driver stopped on the motorway earlier today, Wednesday. Officers from Greater Manchester Police pulled over a motorist on the M62 heading to Warrington. They say the reason for doing so was no registration plates
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Delays on the motorway after all traffic held on M6 following crash
MOTORISTS are being warned of delays on the motorway this afternoon, Wednesday. This is due to an accident which occurred on the M6 northbound at around midday. The crash was reported between junctions 22 for the A49 Winwick Link Road and 23
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Warrington schools and care home mark Anti-Bullying Week with touching campaign
SCHOOLS across Warrington came together to mark Anti-Bullying Week with a touching community campaign. St Gregory's Catholic High School in Great Sankey launched the campaign Be Who You Are Called To Be to encourage students to focus on their own
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WA postcode residents are celebrating a lottery win this morning
RESIDENTS in one part of the WA postcode are celebrating a lottery win this morning, Wednesday. Those living in the WA7 2UB area of Runcorn have all won £1,000 if they were signed up to the Postcode Lottery. The People’s Postcode Lottery is
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Why you may find crocheted love hearts across Warrington this week
YOU may find crocheted love hearts scattered across the town this week. A funeral home in Warrington is partnering with a local crafting group to crochet ‘pocket hearts’ to spread love among the community. The partnership involves members of
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Warrington rescue dog's cunning ploy goes viral on TikTok - and even makes Newsweek
A DOG has devised a clever trick to fool his owner into giving him a treat – and the ploy has resulted in the pet going viral on TikTok and appearing in a top US news magazine. Ex-racing Greyhound Burt, who was rescued by a Warrington charity,
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I tried the Greggs Valentine’s Day Bake Tray and it was love at first sight
Many brands, shops and supermarkets often release special products tying in with Valentine's Day when it arrives every year, and Greggs is no different with that. The Bake Tray will be available on Valentine's Day exclusively through Uber Eats
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Your Warrington love stories to celebrate Valentine's Day
LOVE is in the air in Warrington! To celebrate Valentine's Day, we asked you to tell us your love stories on the most romantic day of the year. Tony and Alison Crawford and Galya and Valentin Marlev told us about their relationships, engagements
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A poetic opponent for Burgess' first game as Wire head coach
AS Sam Burgess prepares to take charge of his first top-flight game as a head coach with Warrington Wolves, it is perhaps poetic that Steve McNamara will be sat in the opposite coaching box. For it was the current Catalans Dragons boss that gave
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Improvements recommended at jail after death of paedophile prisoner behind bars
A WARRINGTON jail has been handed a list of recommended improvements following the death of a paedophile prisoner behind bars. Rodney Smallman died while an inmate at HM Prison Risley on March 11 last year. The paedophile was jailed for 12-
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Original Victorian property with 13 bedrooms is for sale in Warrington for £2.3m
AN original Victorian property with 13 bedrooms is on the market in Warrington for more than £2 million. Bewsey House is a three-storey supported living scheme designed to offer secure and comfortable accommodation for residents. Located on
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Teacher breached boundaries by sending pupil out-of-hours emails with kisses
A TEACHER has been struck off and banned after exchanging unprofessional emails with a pupil which involved sending kisses. Laura Martland had been employed at Penketh High School since March 2007 as a science teacher, but she was dismissed by