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Luke 'The Nuke' Littler is Crossed out in Exeter on Night 5
LUKE ‘The Nuke’ Littler picked up more valuable Premier League Darts points in Exeter but missed out on the final. The Warrington 17-year-old, who is second in the order of merit, was knocked out 6-3 by Rob Cross in the second semi-final at Westpoint
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Warrington Youth Zone receives funding for mental health hub
WARRINGTON Youth Zone has been allocated new funding from the Department of Health and Social Care for an early support hub. It will provide greater mental health support for children and young people. A total of 24 early support hubs across
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Woman who battled stage 3 cancer at 33 wants to prove 'diagnosis is not the end'
A WOMAN who found out she has stage three ovarian cancer at just 33 is determined to make a difference to others. And she will host a charity auction night in the summer at Birchwood Golf Club. Shanie Thomas, a cancer survivor, will host the
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Burgess' faith, Wire's right edge and keeping pressure on - pre-Cas talking points
ONE team looking to make it back-to-back victories, another bidding to get their season off the ground. As usual, there are plots and sub-plots aplenty surrounding the Round Three clash between Warrington Wolves and Castleford Tigers at The Halliwell
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Padgate Indian restaurant given woeful hygiene rating of ZERO
A PADGATE Indian restaurant has been given a shocking score of zero on its most recent food hygiene inspection. This is the only current score of zero in Warrington and specifies that the Indian requires urgent improvement if they wish to remain
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Police release new CCTV images of missing 17-year-old girl as concerns rise
POLICE have released new CCTV images of a missing teenage girl with links to Warrington. Devon and Cornwall Police says it continues to be concerned for the welfare of Daisy Hogan-Barry, who has been reported missing from the west Cornwall area
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LETTER: Another weekend, another of south Warrington being gridlocked
LAST Saturday, the whole of the south of Warrington became gridlocked. I could barely get anywhere as all roads seemed to be jammed. What could be going on? Natural disaster? A bad accident maybe? No. As I finally got to near The Stag after
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LETTER: Staggering that taxpayers left paying extra while council in enormous debt
I READ with interest the latest on the council tax and budget row in Warrington. I find it staggering that we, the taxpayers, are left paying an extra five per cent while the council has such an enormous debt. I find it even more staggering
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LETTER: Council will just spend £121million on more cycle lanes
THE Government has given £121million to Warrington for transport improvements (Warrington Guardian, February 26). I can just see the councillors sitting around deciding how many miles of more empty cycle lanes that will support. I wonder what
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LETTER: Warrington North MP fails to see reasons behind cost of living rise
I REFER to your article from Charlotte Nichols MP Warrington North regarding the cost of living having risen. Ms Nichols fails to see the reasons behind rising costs. The war in Ukraine isn’t helping. Ukraine is probably the biggest provider
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Chester Zoo giving away 35,000 free tickets for schoolchildren and students
Chester Zoo is giving away 35,000 free tickets to schoolchildren and students. Nurseries, schools and colleges from across the UK can apply for the free places, with zoo conservationists especially keen for pupils in more disadvantaged areas to
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Residents hit with power cuts in one area of Warrington
POWER cuts were experienced in one area of Warrington due to a technical fault. Residents in the WA1 area of town around Woolston reported experiencing a black out electricity at approximately 9.25pm last night, Wednesday. Scottish Power, who
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Exact time of day you shouldn't charge your phone (if you want to save on bills)
The exact time of day to stop charging your home to save on your energy bills has been revealed. It's a challenging time with many households across the country looking for creative ways to save money and cut down their spending. Whether it's
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Frustrations mount over a 'wall of silence' on multi-million pound regeneration plans
CONCERNS have been raised by independent councillors over a reported lack of communication regarding the multi-million-pound regeneration plans set to transform Earlestown. Following a slow decline of Earlestown's historic market square and high
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Ex-Warrington Town striker jailed after posting racist abuse on social media
A FORMER Warrington Town footballer has been jailed after posting racist abuse on social media. Ex-striker Shaun Tuck appeared at South Sefton Magistrates Court today. The 37-year-old, from Liverpool, was found guilty of malicious communications
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Police release CCTV images after elderly woman's card and money stolen from cashpoint
POLICE have released CCTV images of men they’d like to speak to after an elderly woman had her card and money stolen from a cashpoint in Warrington. At around 1.30pm on Saturday, February 24, the woman attended Halifax on Buttermarket Street in
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Murderer’s dad recorded child undressing and performed sex acts while driving car
THE dad of a boy convicted of murdering Brianna Ghey in Culcheth has admitted charges that make him a sex offender. Kyle Ratcliffe performed sex acts on himself on two consecutive days while driving in his Maserati past the same teenage girls at
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We have a go at Wire's new matchday predictor game for Round Three
WARRINGTON Wolves have launched a new predictor game – and we’ve decided to have a go. In partnership with Hunch, The Wire have unveiled a brand new weekly game where fans can predict the outcome of six categories. More points are gained by
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The Body Shop is shutting 75 stores - but Warrington's is safe
THE Body Shop is set to shut 75 stores in the UK – but Warrington’s shop remains safe. It comes after the high street skincare and cosmetics chain, which has a site in Golden Square, tumbled into administration earlier this month. Administrators
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Klopp likens Liverpool young stars to Warrington darts protege Littler
LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp likened the instant impact of his academy players to that of darts player Luke Littler last month - but then asked for the youngsters to be given time to find their feet. Jayden Danns scored his first two goals in
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Long traffic delays after crash on motorway
THERE are delays on the M6 near Warrington this lunchtime. Traffic is being disrupted between junctions 22 for Winwick and 23 for Haydock today, Thursday. One lane is currently closed northbound with long delays being reported. Live traffic
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Warrington Wolves on the pitch, real-life wolves off it on Friday night
THERE are always wolves on the pitch at The Halliwell Jones Stadium but on Friday, there will also be wolves off it. As Warrington Wolves prepare to take on Castleford Tigers in Round Three of Super League, there will be some very special guests
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Dad of Brianna killer Eddie Ratcliffe jailed after being revealed as sex offender
THE dad of a boy convicted of murdering Brianna Ghey in Culcheth has admitted charges that make him a sex offender. Kyle Ratcliffe, of Leigh, was charged with two counts of exposure and one of taking an indecent photograph of a child. He admitted
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Why Town boss is refusing to underestimate Saturday's seemingly-doomed visitors
DESPITE their success this season, there have not been too many National League North matches – if any – that Warrington Town have gone into as strong favourites. In the eyes of many, however, that tag will be appropriate on Saturday as they welcome
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Approval for conversion of terraced property to HMO despite ‘nightmare’ parking
PLANS to create another HMO in the town have been given the green light – despite concerns over ‘nightmare’ parking in the area. An application had been submitted in February to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for a section 192
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Sick predator jailed after paying children to kick him in groin and perform sex acts
A SICK predator approached young children playing in the street and offered them cash to bite and hit him and kick him in the groin before sexually assaulting them. Liverpool Crown Court heard on Wednesday how Gary Campbell withdrew £1,000 in cash
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Warrington Guardian editor to answer your questions - ask anything you like
As one of our valued subscribers, we’re giving you the opportunity to ask the editor, Richard Duggan, anything you like - whether it's about a local issue, our news coverage, how we make decisions or what makes the newsroom tick. We're asking
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Hairy Biker Dave Myers dies aged 66, co star announces
TV chef and one half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers has died 66, his co star and “best friend” Si King announced. He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. He reached new fans in 2013
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Major road in south Warrington closed with delays expected
A MAIN road through Stockton Heath has been closed. Work is taking place on Walton Road until Tuesday, according to Warrington Borough Council. The road is closed heading out of the village from the junction with London Road. Traffic is still
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'Jaw dropping' line-up revealed for Creamfields this August bank holiday
THE line-up has been confirmed for this year's Creamfields. More than 80,000 dance music fans will be heading to the fields of Daresbury for the annual festival over the August Bank Holiday. And organisers have confirmed the line-up for the
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Last chance to nominate your inspirational charity champions and health heroes
THERE are just 48 hours left to nominate Warrington’s inspirational people, teams and organisations for our annual awards. The Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards will be taking place at The Village Hotel on Thursday, April 25 hosted by radio
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Sam Burgess' right-edge acknowledgement as he sticks with youthful four-man unit
SAM Burgess knows where Castleford Tigers are likely to attack his Warrington Wolves side during their Round Three clash tomorrow night. However, he is putting faith in his youthful right edge to develop and grow from the pressure they were put
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Pensioner, 80, told to pay almost £1,000 by courts for driving at 96mph on M62
A HEFTY financial penalty has been handed to a pensioner for speeding at close to 100mph on the motorway. The case of Abu Baker Anis was recently heard before Manchester Magistrates' Court for actions behind the wheel on the M62. The 80-year-old
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Death of man with ‘zest for life’ contributed to by hospital neglect, inquest rules
THE death of a talented musician with a ‘zest for life’ was contributed to by hospital neglect, an inquest has ruled. The probe into the circumstances surrounding the death of Liam McGenity took place at Warrington Coroner’s Court, before area
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Meet the Warrington residents born on February 29 - with a birthday every 4 years!
TODAY is February 29 – an extra day in February that only happens once every four years. 2024 is a leap year and there will be 366 days instead of 365 days this year allowing the Gregorian calendar to get back in sync with the seasons as the earth
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£1.5m price tag on futuristic scheme to replace closed office with homes in village
THERE is a £1.5 million price tag on a futuristic scheme to replace a closed office with homes in a Warrington village. The plot of land, which has full planning for 10 new homes, is located on Knutsford Road in Grappenhall. Planning consent
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‘Devastated’ owner’s Alabama rot warning as dog gravely ill after forest walk
A 'DEVASTATED' dog owner has issued a warning after her beloved pet picked up suspected Alabama rot following a walk in Delamere Forest. Victoria Eaton took her 12-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Noah, to the vet on Thursday, February 22, after he developed