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Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine
Universal Credit claimants, and people in receipt of other benefits, are being warned they could face a £50 fine. Since October 2012, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants who have received
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Green light for internal survey works and asbestos removal at Earlestown town hall
PLANS to carry out intrusive survey works, building monitoring and asbestos removal as part of the redevelopment of Earlestown town hall have been given the green light. The ongoing project to restore the town hall building forms part of the wider
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Take a look inside an 'unparalleled' contemporary Cheshire home for sale at £8m
AN 'unparalleled' contemporary Cheshire home with a picturesque lake has been put up for sale. The five-bed property, described as an 'exemplar of modern architecture', is nestled down the private Ash Lane in Ollerton. Situated in around 4.38
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20 years since the closure of this much-loved Warrington institution
IT is remarkable to think but it is 20 years since the closure of the much-loved Warrington Baths. This picture, abive, shows the inside of the main pool at the Legh Street venue. It was taken in 2011 shortly before demolition began. It
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Why Padgate-born Sue Johnston is still loving work after hitting 80
With a career in theatre, film and television spanning more than 60 years, Sue Johnston’s body of work is nothing short of extraordinary. Born in Padgate and now living in Wilmslow, she has a knack for breathing life into iconic characters as well
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My whole family worked at the Warrington factory which was a great place to work
EARLIER this month we shared the history of Warrington firm Thames Board Mills. It was based on Arpley Meadows and employed thousands of people in Warrington. Here reader George McKie shares his memories of the factory. A family affair
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Woman to paddleboard across the whole of Scotland to fundraise for Warrington charity
A WOMAN will be stand-up paddleboarding the complete width of Scotland to raise funds for a Warrington charity. The money raised by Warrington Animal Welfare (WAW) volunteer Catherine Hopkins will go towards building a recovery room for larger
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Everything to know about Premium Bonds prizes and how they're shared out
Around 21 million people in the UK have premium bonds but how are the prizes shared out? First introduced in 1956, Premium Bonds are an investment product which is issued by National Savings and Investments (NS&I). With Premium Bonds, you
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Warrington Girlguiding looking for new members in Sankey area
A GIRLGUIDING group is looking for new members – and there is so much to suit a variety of ages. The Guides in the west of Warrington are raising awareness of the activities available for girls aged four to 18. Groups meet across the Great
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This is what happens if you can't afford to pay your council tax
Council tax is a concern for households up and down the country but what do you do if you can't afford to pay? The local charge covers the local services that councils offer like schools, refuse collection, libraries and more. As Brits grapple
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Warrington's housing situation won't be solved with magic bullet - Steven Broomhead
Steven Broomhead is chief executive of Warrington Borough Council and writes a regular column for the Warrington Guardian One of the most discussed topics in my day to day work is the provision of housing. How many new houses, their location,
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Man can sleep for 'the first time in years' thanks to robot assisted surgery
A HOSPITAL in Warrington has ‘changed the life’ of a man who can now sleep for the first time in years. Gary Thomas, 56, enjoyed an active lifestyle, taking part in a number of actives from karate, to mountain walking, to extreme sports. But
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Touching tribute paid to local 'Lymm legend' Roy Mozley following sad death
A TOUCHING tribute has been paid to a 'Lymm legend' who has sadly died. Renowned night club owner Roy Mozley was a huge name in the entertainment industry, having owned the successful Talk of the North Club in Eccles. Many iconic stories from
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Concern raised after seal spotted 'stranded' on bank by Rivers Edge
CONCERN has been raised by a resident after a seal has been spotted on the bank of Rivers Edge. Footage captured by resident Ella Ko shows the seal moving around on the Rivers Edge bank by the River Mersey. Ella, who lives on the Rivers Edge
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Lifelong mates started clothes shop in kitchen - before moving to well-known street
THE reviews speak for themselves. Customers at Jam Clothing say it was their “go-to throughout Covid” and “it’s the best shopping experience”. Some love how different the clothes are from high street stores and how they’re great value for money
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Dealer locked up for role in supplying class A drugs on streets of Warrington
A DEALER has been put behind bars by the courts for his role in the supply of drugs. Jamell Sheffield was caught in possession of class A illegal substances on the streets of Warrington. The 26-year-old was subsequently charged with possession
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Town centre sports bar with 'superb reputation' is for sale in Warrington
A TOWN centre sports bar with a ‘superb reputation’ is for sale in Warrington. Originally opening in May 2022, Brass Monkey was the first of The Hive’s offerings. It is described as a sports bar and nightclub as well as a ‘one-stop shop’ for
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Inquest rules death of woman whose body was found near Warrington hotel as suicide
THE death of a woman whose body was found on a public road in Warrington has been ruled as suicide. An inquest into the death of the 41year old, from Blyth, concluded at Cheshire Coroners Court on Wednesday (February 21). The body was sadly
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10 death notices and funeral announcements in this week's Warrington Guardian
LOVING family and friends published 10 death notices in this week's Warrington Guardian. Every week, the Warrington Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as