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Confirmation of Luke Littler's quarter-final opponent in darts UK Open
GET your chores done early, fill a bowl full of your favourite snacks and settle into your comfy chair to see if Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler can go all the way in the UK Open on Sunday. The Warrington 17-year-old, who is now the tournament co-favourite
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Cheshire park manager defrauded employer out of nearly £20k
A former Cheshire park manager defrauded her company out of nearly £20,000 to pay IVF treatment debts, a court has heard. Joanne Pirie, of Grappenhall Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, previously pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity to
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Pub urges women to come clean after theft of flowers in pots from beer garden
A PUB is urging two women to come clean following the theft of flowers in plant pots from the beer garden. An appeal has been launched by Seven Woods in Westbrook following an incident on Friday. The Westbrook Crescent venue says the suspects
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What Mark Beesley has said about Town's win over Bishop's Stortford
WHILE admitting his Warrington Town side were far from their best, Mark Beesley was happy to see his side remain calm enough to come from behind and beat Bishop’s Stortford. Yellows were staring down the barrel of a shock defeat to the National
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12 pictures which will take your right back to Warrington in the 1980s
WERE the 80s the best decade for you in Warrington? It was a time of change in the town. New homes and Gullivers World were built. Ikea even opened and Rick Astley was drawing the crowds at Mr Smiths. While royal visits and festivals
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Kerry Katona shares menopause symptom fears during live TV debate
PADGATE popstar Kerry Katona has revealed that she could be suffering from the symptoms of the menopause. She was taking part in a studio debate on GB News about new guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission. This says that employers
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Warrington florist featured on prestigious guide with only best in country
A WARRINGTON florist has been accepted into a prestigious guide featuring only the best in the country. La Beau Fleurs on Manchester Road has flourished in recent times, first being named one of the best florists in the country and now being featured
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Warrington Town fight back to see off bottom side
WARRINGTON Town came from behind to avoid a shock home defeat against the National League North’s bottom club. Substitute Matty Grivosti netted the winner with his first touch after coming off the bench, slotting home the rebound after Josh Amis
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Fresh plans refused permission to create golf driving range on green belt land
FRESH plans drawn up to create a golf driving range on green belt land have been knocked back once again. It comes after planning chiefs previously rejected the scheme in Lower Stretton in September 2022 citing concerns over the impact on green
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Fascinating history uncovered of long lost Warrington shop with 3 cavernous floors
LOTS of you got in touch last week after we ran a story on the Burgess Brothers store in Warrington. Burgess' was based on Town Hill, off Horsemarket Street, was much loved in the 1970s. It was described as “like Disneyland” and many residents
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Meet TV fan Nathan who landed dream jobs on Big Brother, X-Factor and TOWIE
AS a teenager, Nathan Palmer was 'obsessed by TV'. A week after completing a media course, he landed his dream job on Big Brother. Since then, he has gone on to work on The X Factor, Real Housewives, Made in Chelsea, TOWIE, The Only Way is
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Look inside 'one of the most outstanding homes' for sale in south Warrington for £1m
‘ONE of the most outstanding homes on offer’ is for sale in south Warrington. The property is located in a ‘sought-after’ location on Hilcliffe Road in Walton. “Hillcliffe Road and its neighbours are increasingly being recognised as one
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Underwater dive team to conduct 'urgent investigation' at Lymm Dam
AN underwater dive team will soon conduct an urgent investigation at Lymm Dam. A specialist contractor will attend the site to assess valves at the upper dam. The news has been confirmed by Cllr Graham Gowland, a representative of Lymm South
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Luke Littler's UK Open last-16 opponent confirmed after shaking off Schindler
LUKE ‘The Nuke’ Littler’s quality shone through as he defeated Martin Schindler to reach the last 16 of the UK Open in Minehead. The Warrington 17-year-old, who is the tournament favourite, was pushed all the way by the German before running out
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Royal Mail announces another stamp price increase from April
The price of stamps is set to rise again next month, with the price of second-class stamps increasing by more than 10 per cent from April. Royal Mail said the price of first-class stamps will increase by 10p to £1.35 and second-class stamps will
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Major firm opens new training academy in the heart of Warrington
A MAJOR firm has opened a training academy in the heart of Warrington. The occupational health and wellbeing service PAM Group has opened its new ‘enhanced’ learning centre at Mandarin Court. It is based on the ground floor of the two-storey
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The best days to travel (and where to go) this Easter to avoid the crowds
Travel experts at Expedia have revealed everything you need to know before booking an Easter getaway. Whether you're looking for the trendiest locations to jet off to or the least busy times to fly, the travel brand has crunched the numbers.
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Phone mast plans for railway station submitted
PLANS have been drawn up seeking permission to create a phone mast at a railway station. Proposals seek prior approval from St Helens Council for a 20m lattice tower at Newton-le-Willows railway station. Plans also include for three antennas
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Five Wire players who stood out for us against Castleford
A SOLID, all-round performance from Warrington Wolves on Friday evening as they made it back-to-back wins in Super League. Castleford Tigers were comfortably beaten 30-8 as Sam Burgess’ side continue to build into their season. But of the 17
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STAT ATTACK: The superb numbers behind Dufty's dazzling display
MATT Dufty was certainly at the heart of Warrington Wolves’ victory over Castleford Tigers on Friday night. The full-back showed signs of his dazzling best in The Wire’s 30-8 victory as he set up both of Matty Ashton’s first-half tries before getting
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Top destinations for brunch and lunch just short drive from Warrington
LOOKING for somewhere nice for brunch? Maybe you want to treat the women in your life to a mid-morning meal on Mother’s Day. Or perhaps you’d like a traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings. If so, OpenTable has 100 of the top destinations
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Say hello to the February babies born in Warrington
IT is time to welcome the latest gorgeous bunch of newborns calling Warrington their first home. Every month we will be appealing for your pictures of your new babies for a special supplement at the start of next year. If you're due to give
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16 stunning photos of Warrington's most recognisable buildings
BUILDINGS were in the frame this week as members of Warrington Guardian Camera Club shared their photos. Each week we asked members to submit their photographs based on a theme - this week was buildings - and there were some stunning shots sent
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THE MORNING AFTER: Growth, touches of class and is Hayes 'undroppable?'
A SECOND win in a row for Warrington Wolves and one that was generally pretty pleasing in most areas. The Wire ran out comfortable and confident winners over Castleford Tigers at The Halliwell Jones Stadium and continued to make steps forward.
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Share your Mother’s Day messages and make mum’s day!
MOTHER’S Day is just a few days away – the one day of the year where it’s compulsory to make a fuss and spoil your mum. We’d love to know what makes your mum so special. Does she always put others first and have a heart of gold? Maybe she
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Convicted child sex predator jailed again for breaching court order
A CONVICTED sex offender has been jailed for breaching the requirements of the sex offender’s register. Christopher Boardwell was placed on the register in 2015 following convictions of sexual offences involving a child. Chris Hopkins, prosecuting
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Man jailed after being found in Orford drugs den with bags of cocaine and heroin
A THIRD man has been jailed following an Orford drugs den being rumbled by police, where he was found with bags of cocaine and heroin. Benjamin Dawson, 36, appeared at Chester Crown Court to be sentenced for two counts of conspiring to supply
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The 7 sets of traffic lights that will soon be out of action in Warrington
THESE are the seven sets of traffic lights that will be out of action in Warrington over the next few months. Traffic signal upgrades are set to be carried out at various locations across the town from February to May. The council says that
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Cunning thief stole iPhones by targeting young women in their place of work
A CALCULATED and cunning thief has been locked up after targeting young woman in their place of work. Florin Mariescu planned the theft of iPhones and stole three using the same method. The 23-year-old was caught however and brought to justice
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Here's what you'd like to see open at the refurbished Cockhedge Shopping Centre
COCKHEDGE Shopping Centre will soon have a fresh new look. The mall is currently in the process of being partially demolished and refurbished following more than £3 million worth of investment. The owners of the town centre site told the Warrington
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Wire 30 Castleford 8 - story of the game and post-match reaction
A FIRST-HALF purple patch was enough to secure a second consecutive victory for Warrington Wolves. Having fallen behind to Josh Simm’s early score in the corner, The Wire hit Castleford Tigers with three tries in 20 minutes before the break which
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'Still work to do,' insists Burgess following win over Castleford
ON what he called a “disrupted night” for his side, Sam Burgess was pleased to see his Warrington Wolves players come out on the other side. However, he insists there is still plenty of improvement he wants to see despite watching his charges run
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Burgess updates on Josh Drinkwater and Connor Wrench injuries
JOSH Drinkwater and Connor Wrench are both doubts for Warrington Wolves’ trip to Hull KR next week, head coach Sam Burgess has confirmed. Centre Wrench was due to play against Castleford Tigers but pulled out after yesterday’s final training session