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Councillors approve plans for studio building to serve dance academy
COUNCILLORS have approved plans for a single-storey studio building to serve an existing dance academy. The location of the site is JC Dance Academy, on River Road. The application came before the development management committee at its Town
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‘Very minor’ changes to major link road scheme approved
‘VERY minor’ changes to a major link road scheme have been approved. An application proposing the variation of two conditions on the previously approved application for the Parkside Link Road came before Warrington Borough Council’s development
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Dozens of children with rotten teeth were taken to Warrington hospital last year
DOZENS of children were taken to hospital in Warrington last year to remove rotting teeth. New figures from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities show there were an estimated 110 total hospital admissions in Warrington for children's
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Well-wishes for dog groomer leaving village salon for new adventure after 15 years
CUSTOMERS have been sending their well-wishes to a much-loved village dog groomer. Louise Wilmott has owned Time for Pets in Culcheth for 15 years, having starting dog grooming from her shed in 2008. But she has confirmed to loyal customers
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COMMENT: Unanswered questions aplenty as Burgess bids to repay the faith
HERE we go again. Are we sitting comfortably for the eight-month rollercoaster ride that is another season of following Warrington Wolves? Good, then we’ll begin… Given what has happened over the past two years – a torrid 2022 season followed
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Police investigating after resident left ‘speechless’ by theft from sandstone wall
A RESIDENT was left ‘speechless’ after discovering sections of a historic sandstone wall had been ‘stolen’. Police say they are aware of the reported theft of blocks from the wall along Park Lane, near to Walton Hall and Gardens and Walton Hall
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Police launch CCTV appeal after shop staff threatened during medication robbery
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to a robbery at a Warrington shop. At 12.30pm last Wednesday, February 7, two unknown men entered the Co-op store on Warrington Road in Penketh. While inside
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Motorists facing long delays on M6 in Warrington this afternoon
THERE are long delays on the M6 in Warrington this afternoon, Friday. Queues are building up on M6 northbound, mainly from junction 22, Winwick Link Road. Congestion is currently stretching back to junction 20, Lymm Interchange. The reason
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Chester Zoo reveals pictures of tiny newborn spider monkey
A rare primate, known for its spider-like appearance, has been born at Chester Zoo. The baby Colombian black-headed spider monkey was spotted by zoo visitors while being cradled in the arms of new mum, Kiara. Zookeepers have revealed the precious
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The Warrington Town fans who are going the extra mile to help their club
WHETHER it is regular four-figure crowds or the raising of funds for vital ground improvements, “fan power” has been extremely prevalent at Warrington Town Football Club this season. And one particular group of supporters will be putting themselves
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PICTURES: Wire train in France to complete preparations for opener
WARRINGTON Wolves have been going through their final preparations for tomorrow’s Super League opener against Catalans Dragons. The club have released pictures of today’s “captain’s run” training session ahead of Sam Burgess’ first competitive
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Wire reserves confirm pre-season friendly for Saturday lunchtime
ANY Warrington Wolves fans not heading to Perpignan to watch their side’s season opener tomorrow will still have chance to get their live rugby league fix. The club’s reserve team are in action at lunchtime as they play their first game of the
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A brace of new signings for Warrington Rylands
WARRINGTON Rylands have made two further signings in a bid to bolster their squad. The club have confirmed the additions of Ethan Young and Florian Yonsian having added experienced midfielder Mark Duffy to their squad last week. Young and Yonsian
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Friends start podcast to help people with day-to-day struggles and mental health
TWO friends have started their own podcast with the aim of helping people with day-to-day struggles and their mental health. Dave Manfredi, aged 27, and Tom Mather, aged 34, came up with the idea while coaching young people at Latchford Giants
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Weekend washout forecast as weather warning issued for persistent and heavy rain
RESIDENTS are being warned of poor weather this weekend, which looks set to be a washout. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning covering the north west of England for heavy and persistent rain. This will come into force from 3pm on Saturday
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Thousands to receive new £299 cost of living payment from today - are you eligible?
Thousands of families will receive a £299 cost of living cash boost from today. Eligible households, in receipt of tax credits and no other qualifying benefits, will receive the final cost of living payment of the year over the next week. HMRC
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Disappointment for Luke Littler in his latest Premier League Darts outing
FOR the first time in this year’s Premier League Darts, Luke Littler has bowed out at the quarter-final stage. Having won at least one match in his first two nights in the tournament, the Warringtonian thrower was edged out by Gerwyn Price in the
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Neighbours of WA postcode win People's Postcode Lottery prize
WINNERS of the People's Postcode Lottery have been located. Lucky residents of the WA postcode received £1,000 yesterday, Thursday, after enrolling in the UK lottery. The winners in Dentons Green, St Helens, bagged the generous sum of money
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Social media firms have 'moral responsibility' to stop hate says Brianna Ghey's mum
The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey has said the "trans hate" aimed at her daughter when articles about her are posted on social media is "horrendous". Esther Ghey, 37, said she reported a comment about her daughter on X, formerly Twitter
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FAN PANEL: Members old and new ponder the new season and Catalans trip
OUR Warrington Guardian Fan Panel is back for 2024! Featuring some returning panellists and some new additions, we will be featuring fans' opinions after every Warrington Wolves match throughout the year. It's not too late to join - if you're
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Warrington receives shout out in new hit Netflix series
WARRINGTON received a shout out in a new hit Netflix series. One Day is currently number one in Netflix’s Top 10 TV Programmes in the UK Today category. It was released earlier this month and has received raving reviews since. Based on
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Murder suspect extradited to Spain after arrest in Cheshire for 'domestic incident'
A MURDER suspect wanted in connection with a brutal stabbing outside a Spanish bar was arrested in Northwich. Albanian national Florian Rama is wanted for the murder of a 24-year-old Moroccan man, Soufian Mhara, who was stabbed to death outside
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Thief robbed family bike store before role in £1.7 million Liverpool FC heist
A ‘SERIOUSLY dishonest’ thief robbed a family bike store in Warrington after aiding in a £1.7 million heist of Liverpool FC merch. Darren Briarcliffe, 39, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on February 2 after having pleading guilty to robbery and
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Tributes paid to characterful Sankey man who died in Mersey Gateway Bridge fall
A TRIBUTE has been paid to a characterful Warrington man who died after falling from Mersey Gateway Bridge. An inquest has been opened by a coroner into the death of Andrew Bent, of Great Sankey, who died on the River Mersey crossing between Runcorn
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Paedophile intercepted by police while waiting to meet 'boy' for sex in Warrington
A PAEDOPHILE was intercepted by police in Warrington as he waited to meet a ‘boy’ for sex. Ezra Sutcliffe planned to meet who he thought was a 13-year-old boy on Dam Lane in Woolston. But it was actually an undercover police officer. When
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Ex-prison worker to go back into Warrington jails to help offenders when term ends
A scheme helping prisoners to develop skills to become self-employed is to be rolled out across more prisons this month - including Thorn Cross and Risley. Entrepreneurs Unlocked, works with people in prison and on probation, providing specialist