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Warrington Lib Dems choose new leader and deputy
THE Liberal Democrats on Warrington Borough Council have chosen their new group leader. Cllr Mark Browne has been chosen to succeed Bob Barr as leader and Cllr Helen Speed has been chosen as the new deputy leader. They were both elected to the
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Plans for replacement fencing at school look set for approval
COUNCILLORS look set to approve plans for replacement fencing at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. An application proposing the replacement fencing to the school boundary – with 2.4m high security fencing and gates 'in order to improve safe
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Why Warrington’s ‘underutilised’ waterfront is a key priority for huge regeneration
WARRINGTON’S waterfront locations have been highlighted as a key priority for regeneration. This is according to Warrington Borough Council in a report entitled ‘Warrington Means Business’. It states that land alongside the River Mersey in
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Wellbeing festival to be hosted at beautiful lake spot in Warrington this weekend
A WELLBEING festival is being hosted in Warrington this weekend. The event will take place at Partridge Lakes in Culcheth. Nourishing food and drink options, enlightening workshops, and inspiring talks allowing visitors to uplift their mind
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Council leader appointed ‘until May 2028’
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s leader says he will ‘endeavour’ to do his best after being appointed to the role ‘until the elections in May 2028’. Council leader Cllr Hans Mundry was challenged for the role by the then-deputy leader Cllr Janet Henshaw
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Next mayor of Warrington confirmed
THE next mayor of Warrington has been confirmed. At the annual council meeting on Monday, it was agreed that Labour’s Cllr Steve Wright will continue his term of office of Mayor up to June 30. Cllr Wright was also the mayor in 2012-13.
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Police speak to number of drivers regarding school drop off parking
POLICE have spoken to a number of drivers over school drop off parking. Officers from Orford Police were on patrol outside of St Margaret’s CE School this morning, Tuesday, following concerns raised about parking during drop off and pick up times
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St Rocco's Hospice reveals it will be closing one of its shops in Warrington
ST Rocco’s Hospice has revealed it will be closing one of its shops in Warrington. The Bewsey facility, which provides free care for people with life-limiting illnesses, operates a number of retail outlets across the town. These retail outlets
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Teen charged with dangerous driving after car 'driven wrong way' down East Lancs
AN EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with dangerous driving after police made a "tactical stop" of a car being driven the wrong way down the East Lancashire Road. Police confirmed that a man has been charged with motoring offences following
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Talented pianist coming to Stockton Heath for special performance
A TALENTED pianist is coming to Stockton Heath for a special performance. Ethan Loch, who was born blind, has been playing the piano since the age of 18 months. The 19-year-old, from Scotland, is perhaps best known for winning the 2022 BBC
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Popular burger business with ‘big vision’ for the brand opens new venue
AFTER four successful years in Warrington, a popular burger venue has caved into demand from St Helens customers. Launching along Academy Street in Warrington town centre four years ago, Groke Burger has been a smash hit with customers from across
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Ex-Warrington Rylands footballer cleared of rape as jury finds him not guilty
A FORMER Warrington Rylands footballer has been cleared of raping a woman after a cup final victory at Wembley Stadium. Michael Emery was also found not guilty of causing her distress by sending naked images of her to his teammates. The verdict
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Traffic stopped on M62 in Warrington after ducks make their way onto carriageway
TRAFFIC was stopped on the M62 in Warrington this afternoon after ducks ended up on the carriageway. At around 12pm this afternoon, Tuesday, animals were reported to be on the eastbound carriageway between junction 11, Birchwood, and junction 12
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AMATEUR RL: Results from Woolston, Crosfields and Latchford's latest outings
WOOLSTON Rovers succumbed to league leaders Dewsbury Moor Maroons on Saturday to continue their losing run. However, head coach Liam Lawton insists the convincing-looking final scoreline “doesn’t paint a fair picture” of the game as a whole.
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Warrington-born Quansah named in England's provisional Euro 2024 squad
WARRINGTON-BORN Jarell Quansah is a step closer to making his senior England debut. The 21-year-old Liverpool defender – a former Woolston Rovers FC junior – has been named in the 33-man provisional squad for the upcoming European Championships
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Suspect charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after crash
A SUSPECT has been charged with causing a woman to be seriously injured by dangerous driving. The charge follows an incident on June 9 last year on Chester Road in Preston Brook, near to junction 11 of the M56. At around 2.30pm on that afternoon
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Stunning MacRury century helps Grappenhall back to winning ways
A STUNNING century from Tom MacRury helped Grappenhall Cricket Club return to winning ways on Saturday. The New Zealander, who is in his second season at Broad Lane, blasted a superb 122 from just 71 balls as Grappers set visitors Neston an imposing
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Pop-up artisan market event coming to popular Great Sankey venue
IF a stroll around an artisan market in the sunshine is your ideal way to spend a weekend, then you’re in luck, because one is coming to Great Sankey very soon. New to the scene, D&D Artisan Markets is preparing to host another pop-up event
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Heavy and persistent rain forecast as ‘danger to life’ weather warning is issued
RESIDENTS are being urged to expect heavy and persistent rain, which has been forecast. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for north west England. This will come into effect from 12.15am tomorrow morning, Wednesday, and it will remain
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The latest news and results from Warrington Athletics Club
WARRINGTON Athletics Club youngsters braved the hot weather on Sunday in their latest Youth Development League outing. Club members performed well in Ashton-under-Lyne to finish the match in fourth place, thereby maintaining the same position in
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Gulliver's World offering discounted tickets in honour of special weekend
GULLIVER’S World is offering discounted tickets in honour of its special jamboree weekend. Scouts, Brownies, Beavers, Rainbows, and Guides will gather at the theme park in June for two days of fun. A special discounted admission price will
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Staff from nursing home raise more than £1,000 through gruelling challenge
STAFF from a nursing home have raised more than £1,000 through a gruelling challenge. The team from St Mary’s Care Centre in Burtonwood climbed Mount Snowdon at the end of last month. The facility is a 63-bed mental health nursing home that
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Warrington MP asks Government if it will abolish hospital car parking fees
ONE of Warrington’s MPs has asked the Government if it will abolish charges to park cars at hospitals. Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols put the written question to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and it has now been answered
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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth
Drivers have been warned that believing a common speed camera myth could land them in trouble with the police. A motoring expert has lifted the lid on whether the commonly held belief that drivers can go ten per cent over the speed limit is true
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Reserves succumb to defeat in the Huddersfield heat
WARRINGTON Wolves’ reserves slipped to defeat at Huddersfield Giants in a hard-fought encounter that could have gone either way in very hot conditions on Saturday afternoon. After a cagey opening with both sides testing each other out, it was the
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Warrington restaurant giving away more than 1,000 portions of food for free
A WARRINGTON restaurant is giving away more than 1,000 portions of food to celebrate its first year in the town. The promotion at Chopstix, which is based at Old Marketplace in the town centre, will launch on Friday. Customers will be able
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THE FINAL WORD: She wore a yellow ribbon...
IF you’re a believer in fate, there was never going to be any other outcome. 2024 is a year that provides opportunities aplenty to celebrate the past, but this current crop of Warrington Wolves players are giving us more and more reason to shout
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Padgate man appears in court facing 11 different charges including rape
A MAN from Padgate appeared in Liverpool Crown Court for trial facing 11 different charges, including rape of a child. Neal Hatton, of Vulcan Close, appeared in court on the first day of his trial on Monday, May 20. The prosecution opened the
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The Warrington bakery so good that it is known around the world
A WARRINGTON bakery is so good that it is known around the world. Tomlins Bakery, which is now known as Tomlins Bakehouse following a recent revamp, was visited by an Australian resident last week. The lady paid a visit to pick up some pies
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Britain's 'most dangerous plant' spotted growing in an area of Warrington
BRITAIN’S ‘most dangerous plant’ has been identified in an area of Warrington. Giant hogweed has been spotted at Ackers Pit in Stockton Heath. The plant is an ‘invasive species’ and even just lightly touching its sap can pose a considerable
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Plans for changes to a Warrington primary school set to be approved
Councillors look set to approve plans for replacement fencing at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. An application proposing the replacement fencing to the school boundary – with 2.4m high security fencing and gates 'in order to improve safe