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Pre-Hull KR talking points as countdown to Round 11 blockbuster continues
IN just over 24 hours, Warrington Wolves and Hull KR will face off in a mouth-watering opening to Super League Round 11. Two of the six sides locked together on 14 points at the top of the table lock horns at The Halliwell Jones Stadium as both
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Stocking up your freezer? Keep these 5 'surprising' foods away from it
Brits are being urged to never put these five food items in their freezer. In the current cost of living crisis, many of us rely on our freezers to feed our families as we try to cut down on our spending and our food waste. It has been found
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Challenge fundraiser set up in memory of former rugby league legend returns
SINCE the sad death of former rugby league referee Frank Hawley, a challenge has been set up in his honour to raise money for the charity who cared for him through his final days. Last March saw the devastating announcement that the highly respected
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Affectionate cat found living on the streets in search of new loving home
A CAT that had been living on the streets before being taken to the RSPCA in Warrington is looking for a new home. Peanut, who is a black cat, was taken in by the RSPCA Warrington, Halton and St Helens branch after living on the street for some
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Artisan market with more than 80 stalls is returning to Bents this weekend
AN artisan market with more than 80 stalls is returning to Bents Garden and Home this weekend. The two-day event is a collaboration between the Glazebury garden centre and Independent Street who champion local businesses and produce. Visitors
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Esther Ghey standing with parents whose children died after harmful online exposure
BRIANNA Ghey’s mum said herself and parents of children who died after exposure to harmful online content are standing united. It comes as Ofcom has warned social media sites could be named and shamed if they fail to comply with new online safety
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Government orders ‘best value’ inspection into council amid huge ‘concerning’ debt
THE Government has ordered a ‘best value’ inspection into Warrington Borough Council amid its huge level of debt. The minister for local government Simon Hoare has announced that the Government has ordered the inspection. The council says the
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Route revealed for third stage of 2024 Tour of Britain Women hosted in Warrington
THE route has been revealed for the third leg of the 2024 Tour of Britain Women, hosted in Warrington. On Saturday, June 8, the town will see some of the world’s best riders and teams pass through its streets, having already amassed more than 280km
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‘Commitment to back British business’ pays off as bank doubles profit
A WARRINGTON specialist business bank has announced it has doubled its profit before tax just months before it expects to complete a reverse takeover to go public. Redwood Bank, which is this year celebrating its seventh anniversary, has grown
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Plain clothed officers arrest wanted man after reports of suspicious behaviour
A WANTED man has been arrested after he was spotted acting suspiciously in Stockton Heath. Officers from Warrington south and Warrington central were out in plain clothes on Sunday on the look out for a man who was wanted in relation to a number
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M62 in Warrington partially blocked following crash
THE M62 in Warrington is partially blocked following a crash. The incident happened on the eastbound carriageway between junction 8, Burtonwood, and junction 9, Winwick. The carriageway is partially blocked as a result and emergency services
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Luke Littler in Premier League Darts: TV schedule and who plays who in Leeds
CAN anybody stop Luke "The Nuke" Littler? Warrington's teenage sensation is certainly the hottest player in world darts currently having won his past 12 matches encompassing the past two PDC Premier League nights and the Austrian Darts Open.
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Letter: Why can't I buy a bottle of milk in Warrington town centre
I WAS in town the other day and needed some milk. I had a look in Golden Square, nothing. I had a look in the market, again, nothing. In the end I had to walk over to Asda at Cockhedge. It did get me asking though if it was about time
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Letter: Warrington is creaking under the weight of all this traffic
I HAVE to say I found myself agreeing with the letter in last week’s Warrington Guardian (May 2) about Warrington turning into a car park. But it is not just a rush hour. Have you tried getting anywhere on a Saturday after about 11am. It
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Letter: Were Warrington's council results really a fair reflection of votes?
This week the people of Warrington went to the polls for the third all out Council Election since 2016. And so the people have spoken and most people want a Labour run council. Or do they? Like with other towns and cities up and down the country
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RuPaul's Drag Race stars will be headlining event at Warrington Pride 2024
TWO fierce queens from the iconic runway of RuPaul’s Drag Race will headline this year’s Warrington Pride. Season 4 winner Danny Beard and the sensational Tia Kofi, who was recently crowned RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World winner, will take
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What Peta Hiku has said about returning to Warrington with Hull KR
THURSDAY evening will be a particularly special one for Peta Hiku. Just over six years since lighting up The Halliwell Jones Stadium during a short but fruitful spell at Warrington Wolves, he is getting ready to return to the place he credits with
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Can a neighbour paint their side of my fence? The rule you need to know
Fences and neighbours can be a tricky subject. From who's responsible for what side to leaning items against fences and who can do what with the fence. Several popular misconceptions have created confusion around this area of property law for
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Thorn Cross prisoner failed to return after spending day release working at Screwfix
AN inmate who was allowed out on day release in order to work a shift at Screwfix failed to return to prison after squatting for too long. Patrick Symes was serving part of his nine-year sentence at HMP Thorn Cross in Appleton Thorn after being
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Burtonwood playgroup with a ‘lovely community feel’ celebrates 10th anniversary
A PLAYGROUP in Burtonwood that tries to keep a ‘lovely community feel’ to the village has celebrated its 10th anniversary. The playgroup, which was formed in 2014, is run by a mix of retired women, child minders and Scout leaders all aged between
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Firefighters attend shipping container in flames in Winwick car boot
A SHIPPING container went up in flames in Winwick. Firefighters attended the scene of the blaze at the Winwick Car Boot site on Townfield Lane at 10.09am this morning, Wednesday. Fire crews from Warrington and Birchwood were called to the incident
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Two men selling fragrance arrested after foot chase through town
TWO men have been arrested following a foot chase through the town centre. Warrington Police shared the news in a Facebook post. They revealed that two men were allegedly selling fragrance on Market Gate that was suspected to be stolen.
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Woman arrested following reports of customer refusing to pay bill at restaurant
A WOMAN has been arrested following reports of a customer refusing to pay their bill at a restaurant in Stockton Heath. At around 7.05pm last night, Tuesday, officers were called to reports of a breach of the peace at a restaurant on London Road
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Motorist caught speeding in excess of 100mph along M62 Westbound
A MOTORIST was clocked speeding at 100mph on the M62 Westbound. North West Motorway Police officers stopped a driver this morning, Wednesday, between junction 7 Widnes and junction 5, A5080. The driver was seen racing along the carriageway
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Specialist college shortlisted for cultural education award
A SPECIALIST college has been nominated for an award in recognition of its efforts in the creative and cultural field. Ascent Autism Specialist College, Newton-le-Willows, has been shortlisted for a Northern Cultural Education Award. The awards
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DWP review warning to those on Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and more
Universal Credit claimants, PIP claimants, people who receive State Pension, and more people have been issued an ominous review warning by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). More than 20 million people across the country receive some form
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Warning of long delays following incident on M62 in Warrington
LONG delays are being experienced on the M62 Eastbound in Warrington due to an incident. The National Highways recovery team are currently in attendance of an incident involving one vehicle this morning, Wednesday. One lane has been closed
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Will Wire's very best be required to beat 'the form team in the league?'
IF Warrington Wolves are to beat Hull KR on Thursday, is it going to take their best performance of the season to date? Sam Burgess may have stopped short of giving a definitive answer to that question, he admitted it is going to take “a good team
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Harasser caused couple to fear violence by banging on their door and making threats
A HARASSER has been sentenced by the courts after making a couple fear violence. Colin Gleave appeared before Warrington Magistrates’ Court to be sentenced, having pleaded guilty to a charge of harassment with fear of violence at an earlier hearing
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Warrington-based company wins business accolade and royal honour for the 4th time
A READY meal provider, which has a base in Warrington, has been awarded the UK’s highest business accolade for the fourth time. Wiltshire Farm Foods, which is based in Trident Industrial Park in Birchwood, has been awarded a King’s Awards for Enterprise
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Violent teen sent back to custody after punching 15-year-old child in the face
A VIOLENT teenager with an appalling history of offending has been set back to prison for attacking a child. Paris Willows is no stranger to the courts, having amassed more than a hundred previous convictions – despite only being 19 years of age
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Is this the prettiest shop front in Warrington?
ONE Stockton Heath salon is ready for summer after revealing its new look shop front that’s bursting with colourful blooms. BRHAIVE hair and beauty salon on London Road has a new archway over its entrance thanks to the creative talents of Event
