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Luke Littler in Premier League Darts: TV schedule, who plays who in Exeter
TOWN rivalry is back on the agenda in Premier League Darts Night 5 in Exeter. It is Warrington v St Helens, The Wire v Saints, as 17-year-old Luke 'The Nuke' Littler faces Michael Smith in the fourth of Thursday night's quarter-finals. The
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Was your baby born in Warrington in February 2024?
DID you meet the love of your life this month? If you live in Warrington and celebrated a new baby boy or girl during this month, we would love to see your pictures. Pictures will be used in a special 'Born in Warrington: February 2024' online
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Wildly popular The Clone Roses to play Warrington's Parr Hall
THE CloneRoses, one of the most wildly popular tribute bands in the UK, will play Warrington’s Parr Hall later this year. The Stone Roses tribute band recently celebrated their 25th anniversary – marking the occasion with a 6000+ crowd at Heaton
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Leon Hayes on making his mark, learning from 'the best' and being a target
AS he settles in for what could be his first extended run in the Warrington Wolves first team, Leon Hayes is refusing to look too far ahead. And whether or not he ends up pushing his case for a more permanent inclusion in Sam Burgess’ side, the
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The units that remain open and will still be part of Cockhedge Shopping Centre
DESPITE the Cockhedge site currently being partially demolished and redeveloped, it is business as usual for its current tenants. They will continue to operate throughout the whole process and will remain part of the soon-to-be refurbished shopping
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Warrington rescue centre recover helpless owl that 'would not have survived'
WARRINGTON’S ‘Wild Wings Birds of Prey’ rescue centre helped recover a helpless barn owl who ‘would not have survived for long’. The rescue centre also acts as a conservation and education centre for birds of prey. The centre, based in Risley
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Historic pub plans refurb and events tipi to ‘secure commercial future of business’
ONE of Warrington’s beloved historic pubs is planning a refurb in a bid to ‘secure its commercial future’. Plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department seeking listed building consent for Red Lion in Stockton Heath
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Commuters face long delays on M6 in Warrington following crash
THERE are long delays on the M6 in Warrington this afternoon due to a crash. The incident has happened on M6 Thelwall Viaduct northbound before junction 21, Woolston. One lane, of four, is currently closed. Traffic logs are reporting ‘long
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Wargrave student wins competition to walk out as mascot at Liverpool game
A WARGRAVE Primary student won a competition to walk out as a mascot for Liverpool FC as part of an upcoming Premier League game. Freddie Shuttleworth, 10, won the opportunity through local club Newton-le-Willows FC – and will walk out alongside
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Dog and Partridge Hotel reveals stunning makeover ahead of reopening
A PADDINGTON pub has revealed its stunning makeover ahead of its reopening next month. The Dog and Partridge Hotel on Manchester Road has posted update pictures ahead of its hotly anticipated reopening on March 21. The pub is on week four of
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Popular markets are returning to town and will be 'bigger and better' than ever
A POPULAR event is returning to the award-winning Warrington Market later this year and it will be ‘bigger and better’ than ever. Once again, Time Square will play host to the Young Traders Market. The event provides a platform for budding
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Police name woman charged after XL Bully dog attacks at park
A WOMAN has been charged in connection with dog attacks at a park last year. The Guardian reported last August after women and dogs were attacked by XL Bully dogs at Willow Park, in Newton-le-Willows. The attacks reportedly took place on August
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SQUAD NEWS: Two changes to Wire's 21 for Round Three clash
WARRINGTON Wolves' 21-man squad for Friday's Round Three clash with Castleford Tigers has now been confirmed. With head coach Sam Burgess having confirmed his intention to name an unchanged 17 for the game yesterday, the group is unsurprisingly
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Help celebrate the latest baby arrival at Knowsley Safari Park
IN celebration of a new rhino calf being born at Knowsley Safari Park, one adult in each car goes FREE with a full-paying child this Mother’s Day. With Mother’s Day on Sunday, March 10 will be an extra special day for one new mum at Knowsley Safari
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Castleford name their 21 for trip to Halliwell Jones Stadium
CRAIG Lingard has confirmed the 21-man Castleford Tigers squad he will select from against Warrington Wolves on Friday. A key change from their defeat at Salford Red Devils in Round Two will be the absence of Danny Richardson - the half-back failed
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Landowner calls in bailiffs over unauthorised traveller caravan encampment
BAILIFFS have been called in over an unauthorised traveller camp. The site in question is Kelvin Close in Birchwood. A group of travellers arrived and set up camp on the privately-owned land yesterday, Tuesday. This is according to an unauthorised
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Primary school seeks permission to install 339 solar panels on roof of building
A WARRINGTON primary school is seeking permission to install hundreds of solar panels on its roof. Plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department seeking prior approval permission for the scheme. This is for the
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Mum who helped family through grief of losing child wins national volunteer award
A WARRINGTON mum who helped a family through the heartbreaking grief of losing a child has won a national volunteer award. Liz Kemp, who volunteers for Fairfield-based Home-Start Warrington, was named home visiting volunteer at Home-Start UK’s
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Warrington’s cheapest and dearest petrol stations as fuel prices on the rise
AVERAGE fuel prices have risen by more than 3p per litre in recent weeks, new analysis by the RAC shows. It follows a three-month downward trend in fuel prices up to mid-January. The pump price hikes have been attributed to a jump in the price
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Manchester’s Bee Network buses to extend into Warrington in phase two rollout
YOU will soon see Manchester’s yellow Bee Network buses running in Warrington. Greater Manchester will see its ambitious plans continue with the rollout of phase two of the network on Sunday, March 24. Bee Network is the county’s vision for
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Inquest into death of Brianna Ghey formally resumes
THE inquest into the death of Brianna Ghey has been reopened. Brianna died aged just 16 after being stabbed 28 times in Culceth Linear Park on February 11 last year. Earlier this month, Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe were handed life
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Which? says mobile phone users face 'huge price hikes' or 'crippling exit fees'
Which? has sent a warning to UK mobile customers who face a "lose-lose" choice between “huge” mid-contract price rises or “crippling” exit fees from April. Ofcom recently proposed a ban on the practice of inflation-linked mid-contract price rises
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Warrington’s darts star Luke Littler to appear live on BBC’s Red Nose Day show
WARRINGTON darting sensation Luke Littler is set to appear live on BBC’s Red Nose Day show. The Nuke, a former Padgate Academy student, has become a household name following his exploits in the World Darts Championship and Darts Premier League.
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New medical clinic opens to help patients see consultants quickly
A NEW medical clinic has launched to help concerned patients see an expert consultant quickly and ease NHS waiting lists. Spire Cheshire Hospital, based in Stretton, has opened a new out-patient clinic within the Watling Street Medical Centre in
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Burgess explains loan departures and insists departed trio have a part to play
SAM Burgess insists the three Warrington Wolves players who have left the club on loan this week are all part of his plans moving forward. Hooker Brad Dwyer, prop Joe Bullock and winger Matty Russell will all spend at least the next two weeks elsewhere
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Green light for plans to convert former town centre offices into 25-bed HMO
A FORMER office building in the town centre is all set to be converted into a 25-bedroom house of multiple occupancy. Plans had been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for the two-storey former Gladstone Brookes building
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“When are you calling a general election?” – MP’s question to Government answered
ONE of Warrington’s MPs has asked the Government when it will be calling a general election. Labour Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols submitted a written question on the issue to the Cabinet Office. The maximum term of a Parliament is five
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Inspiring teen's mission after mum and boyfriend both diagnosed with cancer
AN inspiring Warrington teenager is taking on a challenge in honour of her mum and boyfriend who have both been diagnosed with cancer. Following misdiagnosis and NHS delays, Evie McCoy’s mum Vickie was diagnosed with a very rare, 16cm clear cell
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Suspended sentence for man found carrying kitchen knife in public place
A MAN found carrying a kitchen knife in a public place has been spared jail. Magistrates opted against sending Dennis Isted to prison immediately when he appeared before Warrington Magistrates’ Court. The 31-year-old was caught in possession
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£30 million needed to restore 'crumbling' buildings at Warrington and Halton Hospital
THE £30 million needed to restore ‘crumbling’ buildings at Warrington and Halton Hospital shows why new hospitals are so ‘desperately needed’. Latest NHS Digital figures show that £33.1 million is needed to restore buildings at the trust’s sites