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Warrington Town's unbeaten run ends at Spennymoor
WARRINGTON Town's six-match unbeaten run in the National League North has come to an end. Mark Beesley's men suffered just their second defeat of the calendar year on Tuesday evening having been well beaten by hosts Spennymoor Town. Yellows
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MP praises education technology business on success in securing grant
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has praised a Lymm-based education technology business on its success in securing a UK Smart Grant from Innovate UK. Plytime Learning, the recipient of the Government grant, is a research-backed online learning platform
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Photos preview raw exhibit on motherhood coming to Warrington next month
NEWLY released pictures preview an award-winning artist’s first solo exhibition which is a raw and uncompromising view of motherhood. Lāsma Poiša's ‘I Became A Mother’ exhibit is a bold and thought-provoking exhibition, described as ‘exploring
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Warrington 14-year-old interviewed Hollywood stars at this year's Baftas
A YOUNG teenager from Lymm interviewed some of the world’s biggest stars at this year's Baftas. Braydon Bent, a 14-year-old presenter from Lymm, hosted EE’s Red Carpet on Sunday, February 18, with the young phenom interviewing some of the premiere
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Another empty retail park unit set to be filled as plans given green light
ANOTHER empty unit at a Warrington retail park looks set to be filled. Plans had been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for advertisement consent. The location of the application is unit eight at Riverside Retail
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Highlight of calendar in Culcheth set to return for the bank holiday
PREPARATIONS are under way for one of the highlights in the calendar in Culcheth. As usual Culcheth Community Day will take place on the village green on Monday, May 6 (May Bank Holiday). The event will run from noon until The event is
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Stand with Ukraine at event in Warrington to mark 2nd anniversary of invasion
A WALK will take place in Warrington town centre on Saturday to mark the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Warrington's Ukrainian Family Hub is organising the event which starts at Market Gate at 12pm. There will then be a walk around
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Pick up a vintage cup and saucer set and support St Rocco's charity fundraiser
ANYONE for tea? Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift that helps a local charity? Jennifer Perry at Room Forty – mobile afternoon tea emporium – is helping St Rocco’s with its charity fundraiser this Mother’s Day. The Woolston businesswoman
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'Worst day of my life': Cadbury fans realise Easter chocolate has been discontinued
Upset shoppers across the UK are only just discovering a popular Cadbury Easter chocolate has been discontinued. Cadbury is responsible for a range of popular chocolates including Boost, Crunchie, the classic Dairy Milk as well as Easter favourites
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The Body Shop to shut half of its stores with 7 closing from today
The Body Shop has announced it will shut half its stores, with some closing from today, Tuesday (February 20). It comes as the retailer recently announced it entered administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs at risk across 200 shops. The
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Fearnhead woman looking to 'break taboo' around epilepsy takes on challenge
A FEARNHEAD woman looking to ‘break the taboo’ around epilepsy has taken on a challenge to raise awareness of the condition. This month, Jo McClure, who is a safeguarding coordinator at Walton Lea Partnership, has taken on the 50 Miles in February
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Littler in early exit from Players Championship 4 in Leicester
LUKE 'The Nuke' Littler suffered a rare disappointing day as he was beaten in the opening round of Players Championship 4 in Leicester. The Warrington 17-year-old, who has been the sport’s star attraction since his run to the final of the World
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Burgess on Round Two team news, Bullock, Crowther, Lindop and Penrith session
SAM Burgess has confirmed Warrington Wolves have opted against appealing the one-match suspension handed down to forward Jordy Crowther. It means the former Wakefield man is officially ruled out of Friday’s Round Two clash with Hull FC having been
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Council cabinet member ‘dismissed’ and another resigns
A WARRINGTON Borough Council cabinet member has been ‘dismissed’ while another has resigned. The changes have seen Cllr Hitesh Patel, who was the cabinet member for environment and public protection, be replaced by Cllr John Kerr-Brown – with Cllr
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MP says residents are ‘battered by cost of living’ leaving businesses ‘on the brink’
ONE of Warrington’s MPs has told Parliament that her constituents have been ‘battered by this Tory cost of living crisis’. Warrington North MP made the comments in a debate on the UK economy in the House of Commons yesterday, Monday. The Labour
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Unlucky cat that had leg amputated after considerable fall looking for a loving home
CAN you give this unlucky cat his forever home? Poor Steve recently had to have a broken leg amputated after suffering a break from a fall from a considerable height. The two-year-old is currently in the care of Warrington Animal Welfare, a
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Rare 50p coin fetches £2,500 at auction - see the Royal Mint's rarest coins
An extremely rare and sought-after 50p coin has been sold for £2,500 on online auction site eBay. After inspiring a mini-bidding war that attracted 33 bids, the gold proof Kew Gardens 50p sold for 5,000 times its monetary value. The Kew Gardens
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Your favourite photos on National Love Your Pet Day 2024
WE asked to see your favourite pet photos for National Love Your Pet Day and we were inundated with pictures! It's National Love Your Pet Day – a whole day dedicated to our fur babies and feathered friends. Whether you’ve got cute cats, perfect
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Watch: Popular Chinese restaurant hosts spectacular performance for Lunar New Year
EACH year, diners look forward to a special event held at a Chinese restaurant in Warrington. The Choy Hing Village, which has stood in Grappenhall for more than 35 years, is known for its Lunar New Year celebrations. It usually brings a traditional
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St Gregory's student wins £65,000 season of Fiesta Junior Championship racing
TEENAGER Daniella Sutton continues to make the headlines with her driving prowess. It was only earlier this month the 15-year-old St Gregory’s High School student was receiving awards for her 2023 karting successes, and now she has secured for
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Unauthorised traveller caravan encampment reported in town
AN unauthorised traveller caravan encampment has been reported in town. The site of the reported incursion is outside Rutherford House at Birchwood Park. This is according to an unauthorised encampment log for Cheshire and Warrington run by
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Historic Warrington church a stone's throw from HJ Stadium set to close
AN historic church in Warrington is to host its final service next month. Buckley Street Church will close its doors as a place of worship for the last time on Sunday, March 3. It has been standing since the 1870s. The service will start
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Nine-year-old will swim 8km - 500 lengths - in March for hospital charity
A TALENTED young swimmer will be making a splash next month – all in the name of charity. Thea Hughes, from Newton-le-Willows, is hoping to swim 8km in March and raise vital funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital. The kind-hearted nine-year-old
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Medal glory and improved UK rankings for Warrington athletes
THE two Warrington Athletics Club runners who contested the British Masters Indoor Championships at Lee Valley in London came home with medals. Julie Hicken collected silver in the over 60s 200m, clocking 31.51secs, and the next day finished fifth
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Police close streets following death of man in village
ENQUIRIES into death of a 33-year-old man in Rainhill have now concluded. Officers received a report at around 2.40am on Monday, February 19 that a 33-year-old man had sustained injuries inside a house on Warrington Road. The man was taken
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Strictly Come Dancing legend Robin Windsor dies aged 44
Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor has died aged 44. Robin appeared on the BBC show for four series from 2010 until 2013 and was partnered with Patsy Kensit, Anita Dobson, Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden. The Latin and Ballroom
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Huge delays on Thelwall Viaduct after rush hour crash
THERE are long delays on the M6 in Warrington this morning. One lane is closed northbound due to the accident on the Thelwall Viaduct. The incident happened close to junction 21 for Manchester Road. Traffic is back beyond junction 20 for
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The Panthers are coming - Wire to host NRL premiers today in opposed training session
WARRINGTON Wolves are getting a visit from the reigning Australian champions today. NRL premiers Penrith Panthers are in town and will be going up against The Wire in an opposed training session this morning. It will form part of Penrith’s
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Can Warrington Town stay top of the form table with another win tonight?
NO National League North side is currently in better form than Warrington Town. And tonight, they will aim to ensure their impressive run of results survives a long midweek away trip. Yellows travel to Spennymoor Town tonight sitting top of
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Warrington's top ten pet businesses on National Love Your Pet Day
IT'S National Love Your Pet Day – a whole day dedicated to our fur babies and feathered friends. Whether you’ve got cute cats, perfect pooches or beautiful birds, today is the day to give them a little bit of extra love and attention. On February
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Young Birchwood mum launches dog grooming business on Padgate Lane
DURING her school days, Elle Whittaker suffered from bullying and mental health problems. She fended off these troubles on the football pitch, playing football for Crosfields JFC and taking on coaching and refereeing roles as well as players’ representative
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Bully strangled pregnant girlfriend and told her he hopes her baby dies
A BULLY strangled his pregnant girlfriend and told her that he hopes her baby dies. While on bail for assaulting this victim, Ryan Gibbons then punched his new girlfriend to the face and also made threats to her. Gibbons, who has previous convictions
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Pictures show rapid progress of affordable flats development on Wilderspool Causeway
WORK is under way on a £5.2 million affordable housing scheme on Wilderspool Causeway. The Parkside Place development on Wilderspool Causeway is aiming to support local people onto the property ladder. Work has begun on the site opposite the
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Coroner reaches conclusion over death of ‘best kid in the world’ in collision
AN inquest has concluded into the tragic death of a teenager following a collision involving a motorbike on a rural road. Ben Smith died aged just 17 at around 9.30pm on Monday, July 18, 2022, in a serious and fatal accident on Holcroft Lane in