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'We looked more like ourselves,' says Beesley after Brackley draw
MARK Beesley admits the only “tinge of disappointment” about his Warrington Town side’s display against Brackley Town was the result. Having come from behind to take a 2-1 half-time lead at Cantilever Park, Yellows were pegged back to a 2-2 draw
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Warrington Rylands beaten at home in first game since Clegg's departure
A HOME defeat to Gainsborough Trinity capped a week to forget for Warrington Rylands this afternoon. Having seen manager Michael Clegg depart for Macclesfield on Thursday, senior players Dean Furman and Sam Wilson were in caretaker charge and saw
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'Premium' boutique festival in secret Cheshire location announced for 2024
A 'PREMIUM' boutique festival will take place in a secret location in Cheshire later this year. Cheshire Fest 2024 has been announced for later this summer, with some initial details revealed. The event, which takes place on Saturday, August
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Burtonwood volunteers set to trek from The Puddle to Paris in time for Paralympics
A DEDICATED volunteer group who transformed Burtonwood’s fly-tipping hotspot into The Puddle, will embark on an exciting race against time, walking from the site to Paris in time to witness the opening of the Paralympic Games. Members of the team
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Warrington Town pegged back to draw at home
WARRINGTON Town were pegged back to a draw on their return to home soil this afternoon. Visitors Brackley Town were able to leave with a point after Connor Hall’s equaliser in the early stages of the second half, with the forward weaving through
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Memories of long gone Warrington nightclubs and bars of the 1990s
A FEW drinks at Breeze Bar and Eddisons before having a dance with Stan the Man at Mr Smith's is how many of our readers described their Friday and Saturday nights in the 90s. So here is some of your favourite pictures from some of Warrington's
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The 14 long lost stations of Warrington which have disappeared from the map
WARRINGTON is reasonably well blessed for train stations. As well as Central and Bank Quay, there are also stops at Birchwood, Padgate, Glazebury, Sankey for Penketh and Chapelford. But it is nothing compared to the stations of the past.
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Three-vehicle crash caused standstill traffic on Kingsway roundabout
TRAFFIC came to a standstill following a three-vehicle crash on Kingsway roundabout. Police were called to the scene after reports of a collision involving three vehicles at approximately 11.03am this morning, Saturday. Emergency services were
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Man charged after police officer injured trying to stop car appears in court
A NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD man charged with wounding and dangerous driving after a police officer was injured after trying to stop a car has made a first appearance in court. Marshall Smith appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court
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Stunning family home in 'sought-after' area of Warrington is for sale
A ‘STUNNING’ family home in a ‘sought-after’ area of Warrington is on the market. The property is located in a quiet cul-de-sac off the ‘prestigious’ Culcheth Hall Drive. Estate agents Courtyard say the home offers ‘the perfect blend of
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Pedestrian sustained 'serious' injuries following collision with car in town centre
A PEDESTRIAN sustained 'serious' injuries and was taken to hospital following a vehicle collision on a main town centre road. Police were called to the scene on Battersby Lane following reports that a vehicle had collided with a pedestrian at approximately
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1 in 3 dogs suffer from this seasonal condition - the signs you need to look for
Did you know that your dog can be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder just like humans? Well, they can - in fact around 4 million dogs across the UK do. Many of us will have heard of or even experienced SAD at one point or another but we might
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Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of white wine? I happily found out
During a cycling trip last summer, I had a white wine experience that will never leave me. After passing Venice and making our way towards the Slovenian border, the Italian landscape slowly shifted from majestic Renaissance buildings to eventually
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Katherine Ryan to bring new tour to Parr Hall this year
SHE is a comedian, presenter, writer, actor and singer. Now Katherine Ryan has another string to her bow – Battleaxe. That’s the name and theme of the Canadian entertainer’s new tour which is coming to Parr Hall on September 26. The show
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THE FINAL WORD: Wire win, but rugby league loses
WE could talk about and unpack all of the positives and negatives of Warrington Wolves’ Round Two display in this column. That is what we SHOULD be talking about. That is what we WANT to be talking about. But in reality, we can’t. The Wire
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Warrington is one of the UK's best spots for green space access
WARRINGTON is one of the UK’s best spots for green space access, according to a new study. It comes following a study by Eurocell who looked at access to private gardens and outdoor space, the size of each outdoor space, and proximity to public
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Woman discovered she had a brain tumour after hearing mystery music
A WOMAN who was diagnosed with a brain tumour after hearing music “that wasn’t there” is sharing her story to help others. Emma Bond, 33, from Newton-le-Willows, was diagnosed with a grade 2 glioma in June 2019. She had to postpone her wedding
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MP COLUMN: ‘Remarkable achievement’ for schools in Warrington South
WARRINGTON South Conservative MP Andy Carter shares his views in this week’s column. When I decided to stand for election to Parliament back in 2019, one of the biggest driving factors for me was education. As the parent of a son going through
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STAT ATTACK: Wire dominate in the area they were expected to
BEFORE the game, it was clear to see where Warrington Wolves had the advantage over a depleted Hull FC side. And eventually, they were able to press it home. The Black and Whites were without the services of five of the six players who started
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Photographers get up close with nature around Warrington
MEMBERS of Warrington Guardian Camera Club were up close with nature around the area for this week's themed challenge. We ask members to submit their favourite photos each week as well as images based on a theme and the latest was close up and
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Burtonwood hair loss specialist takes top spot at national hairdressing awards
JACQUELINE Leponis has been in the hair and beauty industry for nearly 30 years – that’s three decades of experience in looking after women and their hair. Earlier this month, the 44-year-old from St Helens who has a salon in Burtonwood, picked
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What happens when your leap year birthday only comes once every four years?
SUSAN Forbes, Leanne Jones and Jade Sutcliffe are aging slowly – at a quarter of the rate as the rest of us! On Thursday, Susan will be 12, Leanne will turn nine and Jade will be just eight although they’ll officially be 48, 36 and 32. That
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THE MORNING AFTER: Five things we noticed about Wire's display against Hull
WARRINGTON Wolves are on the board for Super League 2024. They were able to stretch away from 12-man Hull FC on Friday night to get the Sam Burgess era underway in earnest. Here, our Wire reporter Matt Turner picks out five key talking points
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Top of the class! Your wonderful Warrington World Book Day 2023 photos
WORLD Book Day is just around the corner! So we thought we'd take a little look back at the costumes children wore in Warrington during last year's event. Do you need a little inspiration for this year's World Book Day? What costume has
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How animal-like HGV road rage killer shocked Warrington
TEN years ago the quiet of an early Saturday morning in Warrington was shattered by a horrifying murder. A brutal murder was carried out on the A57 close to Rixton. It saw much-loved granddad Trevor Allen killed in cold blood by HGV driver
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Motorist ordered to pay hundreds of pounds for driving at 48mph on motorway
A HEFTY fine has been handed down to a motorist for driving at less than 50mph on the motorway. Stuart John Milligan was caught breaking the speed limit while driving on the M62. The case of the 60-year-old, of Lymm, was recently heard before
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Reviews compare hotels to Fawlty Towers with one ‘in worse nick than prison’
TWO Warrington hotels have been compared to Fawlty Towers in recent TripAdvisor reviews. The legendary 1970s sitcom saw John Cleese playing the part of Basil Faulty, running Faulty Towers hotel in Torquay with his wife. Numerous mishaps befell
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Dedicated Warrington Hospital staff celebrate 50 years of service in the NHS
DEDICATED staff at Warrington and Halton Hospital have celebrated an incredible 50 years of service. An awards event was held to recognise these workers, as well as those who have also achieved 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of continuous service with
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Orford woman sadly found dead at home aged 22
A YOUNG woman was found dead at her home in Orford after taking cocaine. Emma Fisher, of Corbet Avenue, sadly died on June 19 aged 22. Ms Fisher, a travel money officer, had been on a night out with friends and returned home at approximately
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Wire 36 Hull 10 - story of the game and post-match reaction
WARRINGTON Wolves got off the mark for the 2024 Super League season in a game marred by controversy. The Wire ran out 36-10 winners over Hull FC, but that barely begins to tell the story of the contest. With the score at 6-6 and with half time
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What Sam Burgess has said about Wire's Round Two win and red card controversy
ALTHOUGH their victory came in somewhat controversial circumstances, Sam Burgess believes his Warrington Wolves side made progress in beating Hull FC on Friday night. The Wire eventually cantered away from their 12-man visitors to record their
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A full update on the injury that has sidelined George Williams
SAM Burgess confirmed George Williams is facing up to a month on the sidelines for Warrington Wolves. The England captain was missing from the side that ran out 36-10 winners over Hull FC on Friday evening to record their first victory of the new