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Lane closures in place on M62 near Birchwood for emergency resurfacing repairs
LANE closures are in place on the M62 near Birchwood as emergency resurfacing repairs are being carried out. One lane has been closed on the Eastbound side of the carriageway from junction 11 A574 Birchwood Way (Birchwood) to junction 12 M60 J12
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Council's debt-funded investments ‘very large and uniquely complex’ – review
A REVIEW describing Warrington Borough Council’s portfolio of debt-funded investments as ‘very large and uniquely complex’ has made recommendations. The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has carried out a review of the
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Have your say on taxis in Warrington
WARRINGTON Borough Council is calling on residents and taxi drivers to help shape the future of taxi services in the town. The council has launched two surveys. One is aimed at the travelling public, and one is aimed at taxi drivers – both drivers
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Meet the Warrington firm named one of the best places to work in UK
A WORKPLACE in Warrington has been named one of the best places to work in the UK by The Sunday Times. The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, which was published today, Friday, has named Cogent Skills as one of the best medium-sized employers
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Lymm May Queen from 1948 set to take part in the annual parade this year
LYMM’S May Queen from 1948 is set to take part in the annual parade once again this year. Dorothy Geenhalgh, who is a resident at Keate House Care Home, was crowed Lymm’s first May Queen after World War Two in 1948. Her name was drawn from
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Long delays as M62 in Warrington closed due to vehicle fire
THERE are long delays on the motorway in Warrington this rush hour, Friday, due to a vehicle fire. Three lanes are closed heading eastbound at junction 11 on the M62 for Birchwood. Traffic is at a standstill with three of four lanes closed
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Award-winning gastropub was once home to lions, bears and parrots
Chester Zoo's award-winning gastro pub has extended its opening hours due to “phenomenal demand.” The Oakfield, located in the heart of the zoo, will now open to the public every Friday and Sunday evening throughout 2024. Traditionally, the
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Two Pints of Lager Actors seen filming at popular Warrington cafe and hint at reunion
ACTORS from Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps have been spotted filming in Warrington after sharing cryptic posts on social media. Will Mellor and Ralf Little were seen at Pit Stop Café in Penketh, near the former Fiddlers Ferry Power Station
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Lymm road to close for 5 weeks while vital works take place
WORK will close a Lymm road every day for five weeks next month. Carriageway surfacing will take place on the rural Massey Brook Lane from June 3. Work will be carried out daily between 8.30am and 5.30pm. It will be from its junction with
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Magnificent mural of Warrington Wolves legend has been completed
THE mural of a Warrington Wolves legend, Paul Cullen, has been completed. Work began on the mural, which is on the side of the Kings Head Pub, around two weeks ago, but today, Friday, the artist finished the eye -catching piece. The piece has
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Revealed: Full line-up and stage times for Warrington Music Festival
BANK holiday weekend sees the return of Warrington Music Festival. And this year it is even bigger with live music at two stages in the town centre - all for free. The ticketless, open-air event will take place at Golden Square’s Old Market
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The 9 best pubs with beer gardens in Warrington according to Google reviews
AS the summer draws closer, and the temperature continues to rise, there’s nothing better than sitting in a pub’s beer garden. This weekend, temperatures are expected to reach 23 degrees and keep the usual British weather at bay. So, here is
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Warrington-based suicide prevention charity announces extension of reach in service
A MAJOR national suicide prevention charity based in Warrington is extending its reach of services to the deaf community. PAPYRUS, head-quartered in the centre of town, was founded in 1997 and has been helping young people around the clock, with
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Daresbury Expressway closed after catering trailer carrying cooking oil overturned
CLOSURES have been put in place along Daresbury Expressway after a catering trailer carrying cooking oil overturned. Police, fire and ambulance services were called to the incident outside Norton Priory at around 2.20pm this afternoon, Friday.
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Motorists stuck in half an hour delays on M62 in Birchwood due to broken down van
MOTORISTS are experiencing delays of up to half an hour on the M62 near Birchwood due to a broken down vehicle. Queues of traffic are building along the the westbound side of the motorway between junction 12 M60 (Eccles Interchange) to junction
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When and how to watch Luke Littler at this weekend's Baltic Sea Darts Open
LUKE “The Nuke” Littler is back in EuroTour action this weekend as he looks to add another trophy to his collection. Having won the Austrian Darts Open and Belgian Darts Open already this year alongside leading the way in the PDC Premier League
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Morrisons warehouse staff to strike in row over pensions
MORRISONS staff in Northwich are going on strike. Unite has confirmed members working at the Gadbrook vegetable packhouse will take industrial action. It comes amid an ongoing dispute over pensions, with the union claiming changes to pension
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What our Guardian Fan Panel made of Wire's rocking of the Robins
AFTER a few weeks away, our Warrington Guardian Fan Panel is back. Three of our panellists responded to call-outs for their thoughts on the impressive Round 11 victory over Hull KR on Thursday night. Here’s what they had to say… CHRIS MCKEAN
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6 free events to be held in Warrington next week to help your mental health
A NUMBER of events are set to take place next week as part of 2024’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is movement, encouraging people to get put and about to improve their wellbeing. Physical
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STAT ATTACK: Defensive grit and Thewlis leads back-five effort
IT’S time for our weekly look at the match stats from Warrington Wolves’ latest victory. The 20-8 Round 11 victory over Hull KR was arguably their most impressive Super League result to date, and the Super League player stats from the game go some
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Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is issued in Warrington ahead of weekend
A YELLOW weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued in Warrington. The Met Office has issued the warning which will be in place from 12pm till 10pm on Sunday. Forecasters say that heavy showers and thunderstorms could lead to some disruption
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Inspiring 9-year-old Wolves fan invited onto the pitch after ringing cancer bell
AFTER ringing the bell to signify the end of his cancer treatment, a nine-year-old Wolves fan was given the chance to step out onto the pitch and hand the referee the ball before the match began. Callum Walmsley, from Padgate, has spent the last
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THE MORNING AFTER: No hint of distraction, a dual-edge threat and Kingy's world
WAS this Warrington Wolves’ biggest and most impressive win of the season? The Challenge Cup victory at St Helens is hard to top but in terms of Super League results in 2024, The Wire appeared to reach a new high in beating in-form Hull KR on Thursday
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Man and woman arrested following theft of historic stones from Warrington home
A MAN and woman have been arrested on suspicion of theft of historic stones from a home in Warrington. Officers from the Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team were called following reports of the theft at an address on Watery Lane at around 1.25pm yesterday
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Lidl announces third pay rise in 12 months for staff - and they are hiring now
Lidl has announced its staff will receive a third pay rise in the last 12 months. The supermarket is increasing pay for hourly-paid workers to a minimum of £12.40 across the country, up from £12. In London, workers will see entry level pay
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Best for Roast Dinner 2024 - we're looking for the best roast dinner in Warrington
ROAST beef or roast chicken? Lamb or pork? A Yorkshire pudding with every meat or just roast beef? What makes the perfect roast dinner? Lashings of gravy and two types of vegetables? Crispy roast potatoes or creamy mash? And where in Warrington
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Ben Currie on Hull KR win and his fruitful move to loose forward
BEN Currie said Warrington Wolves “turned up for each other when they had to” to ensure their crunch clash with Hull KR ended in victory. A superb start to the game saw The Wire race into an 18-0 lead and they were able to hold their visitors at
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Warrington resident with top secret job in Second World War celebrates 100th birthday
A GREAT, great grandmother who had a top-secret job during the second world war has celebrated her 100th birthday. Mary Sherwood, who is a resident at Brampton Lodge Care Home in Appleton, was born in Buxton on April 29, 1924. She spent most
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Why this prolific public nuisance is once again facing a spell in a prison cell
ONE of Warrington’s most prolific criminals is once again starting a stretch behind bars. Readers of the Warrington Guardian will no doubt be aware of the truly horrific criminal record of Shaun Scanlon. The 47-year-old has amassed a staggering
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Paedophile who previously asked 'girl' for pictures in school uniform has been jailed
A PAEDOPHILE who previously asked a ‘girl’ to send pictures of herself in her school uniform has now been jailed. Terry Yates was originally given another chance by the courts after being caught out by a paedophile hunting group. He thought
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The 3 Warrington Hospital heroes in running for People's Choice Award
THREE hardworking nominees are in the running for a top award. The trio were selected by Warrington Guardian readers and social media follows of Warrington and Halton Hospital. And they have been shortlisted in the People's Choice Award.
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Stalking investigation into serving police officer continues
THE investigation into a serving Cheshire Police officer accused of stalking remains ongoing. An allegation of stalking was made to police last year, with the officer in question arrested at Northwich Police Station on Friday, December 29.
