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Tesco alerts shoppers of major change to Tesco Clubcard promotions in all stores
Tesco has unveiled a major change to the look of its Clubcard Prices promotion in stores across the UK. The supermarket giant has introduced brand new Clubcard signage in all of its stores following a legal battle with Lidl. Tesco lost an appeal
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Warning to rail passengers across Warrington as train drivers go on strike
RAIL passengers have been urged to plan ahead as train drivers go on strike. A week of industrial action organised by ASLEF, the union which represents train drivers, gets underway today (May 6). The strikes will see various train operators
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Tory councillor ‘honoured’ to be re-elected in Rixton and Woolston
THE one remaining Tory borough councillor in the town says he is ‘delighted and honoured’ to be re-elected. The Conservatives were almost wiped out in the all-out Warrington Borough Council election and is no longer the official opposition group
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Warrington Borough Council election turnout confirmed
THE overall turnout in the Warrington Borough Council election has been confirmed. The figure for the election – which took place on Thursday – totalled 30.85 per cent. Results were declared at Birchwood Community Hub on Saturday. Labour
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Three inspiring teenage Scouts bid to raise more than £4k for club trip to Azores
THREE teenage Scouts from Warrington have been working hard to fundraise money in order to pay for their next club trip – including walking more than 1,400 miles. Harrison Chalmers-Norris, 14, Tom Warburton, 15, and Alice Marik, 15, have been friends
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Home birth team scoops Health Hero Award for outstanding care
TEAM Lunar is a truly inspirational team. Warrington Hospital’s home birth team, are “true health heroes for their outstanding contributions in providing personalised and compassionate care”. Launched in January last year, Team Lunar emerged
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Warrington Youth Zone appealing for over 50s to join new volunteering programme
ONE of Warrington’s biggest children’s charities is looking to recruit volunteers aged 50 and over. Warrington Youth Zone has made an appeal to residents over 50 to come and join its ever-growing team at the impressive facility based in the heart
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40 years since thousands brought Warrington to a standstill to see a royal couple
IT is 40 years ago that Warrington came to a standstill to welcome Princess Diana and Prince Charles to town. So we have gone back in our archives to remember her visit to Warrington. Remarkable crowds packed Warrington town centre for the
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The semi-derelict home in Lymm on sale for an eye-watering sum
A TWO acre site on the outskirts of Lymm has gone on the market. This plot of land on Cherry Lane is on sale and includes a semi-derelict home in a rural location. But it is on the market for an eye watering amount of offers over £1million.
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AMATEUR RL: Crosfields win again but Woolston's tough run continues
THE return of amateur rugby league following a two-week break saw Crosfields continue their fine start to the National Conference League season. And with the weather starting to improve, head coach Rob Campbell believes their strengths are starting
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Search for descendants of famous family after historical artefacts uncovered
An appeal has gone out to trace the descendants of the famous Dobson family to reunite them with artefacts which were unearthed during a building clearance in Warrington. Among the historical items found included a portrait of Lieutenant Colonel
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Drivers warned of 'mandatory' speed limiters on cars after law change
Drivers have been warned that their cars could be fitted with ‘mandatory’ speed limiters following a change to driving laws. In July, a shift in EU driving rules will see the implementation of the speed limiters, and it has the potential to impact
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The story of a home defeat for Wire's reserve side on Saturday
WARRINGTON Wolves’ reserves had their hands full on Saturday afternoon against an experienced and powerful Hull FC outfit. Former NRL forwards Franklin Pele and Jayden Okunbor were among the players in the Black and Whites’ side at Victoria Park
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DISCIPLINARY: Hull KR's former Wire centre among five charged
AHEAD of his return to The Halliwell Jones Stadium with Hull KR on Thursday, Peta Hiku has been hit with a Match Review Panel charge. However, the New Zealander will still be free to face Warrington Wolves, with whom he spent a short but fruitful
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Thunder and lightning storms predicted across Cheshire by Met Office
THUNDERSTORMS and heavy rain are expected across Cheshire. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning set to come into force at 1pm today and last until 9pm. The warning covers the majority of the north of England, as well as some of
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Inside the swanky new state-of-the-art workspace set to open in Warrington this year
NEW state-of-the-art flexible workspace to open in Warrington to meet rapidly increasing demand for hybrid working. IWG is the world’s largest provider of hybrid working solutions, and is now set to open a new workspace in Birchwood. The new
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Suspected shoplifter arrested after acting suspiciously near M&S
A SUSPECTED shoplifter has been arrested in Latchford. Police in plain clothes were looking for a man wanted for a number of shoplifting offences across Warrington on Sunday. A police community support officer on foot in The Forge received
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Man arrested for urinating against police van in shopping centre
A MAN has been arrested in the town centre for urinating against a police van. Officers were out and about on patrol on Sunday evening when they spotted him having a pee on their vehicle. A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “Shortly before
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Stephen Fry plays role of brave Runcorn scientist in BBC drama
STEPHEN Fry plays the role of a brave scientist from Runcorn in a recent BBC drama. The Dropout, which aired on BBC One last month, follows the scandalous true story of Elizabeth Holmes and her tech company Theranos. As well as telling the
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The rare Royal Mint coins selling for almost £600 - check your change
Anyone looking to make some extra money is being encouraged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after a pair sold for more than £500 on eBay. The pair of Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coins sold for a combined £580 at auction after attracting
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Life expectancy of deprived females in Warrington is 7 years less than wealthier ones
THE life expectancy of the most deprived females in Warrington is more than seven years less than their wealthier neighbours. This is according to new analysis by academics from the Institute of Health Equity at University College London which
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A look at the massive month coming up for Warrington Wolves
WARRINGTON Wolves are about to enter a crucial period in their season. Over the next month, we will find out a lot more about how the 2024 season will be remembered at The Halliwell Jones Stadium in some respects and how equipped they are to challenge
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Life-saving defibrillator installed in Whitecross thanks to dedicated fundraiser
JANET Adamson is one determined lady and she took home our Everyday Hero Award. Highly commended in this Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards 2024 category, sponsored by Belong, were Rachel Munn and John Lewis. Taking a more old-school approach
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Jail for dad who threatened and intimidated witness who complained about son
A DAD has been jailed after threatening a witness in a police investigation. David Atherton was locked up at Liverpool Crown Court after admitting a charge of witness intimidation. The court heard from prosecutor Christopher Hopkins how the
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Family of 17-year-old boy hope 'lessons will be learned’ following his sad death
THE tragic death of a 17-year-old boy who ‘touched the hearts of many’ was contributed to by a delay in an autism diagnosis, a coroner’s court heard. And now his family have spoken out of hope that 'lessons have been learned’ to ensure other families
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Plans shelved to demolish stables on south Warrington green belt and build homes
PLANS have been taken off the table to build homes on the site of stables in south Warrington. Plans had been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for The Livery Stables in Thelwall. These were for the proposed demolition
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Poor one-star food hygiene rating issued to hotel in Warrington
A POOR one-star food hygiene rating has been handed to a hotel in Warrington. The ratings are issued by the Food Standards Agency and are made publicly available online. Statham Lodge Hotel in Lymm was visited by inspectors on March 1.
