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‘Desperately needed’ homes on old Wilderspool site set for approval
‘DESPERATELY needed’ housing on land formerly home to Wilderspool Stadium look set for approval. An outline application for up to 160 homes on the land, on Fletcher Street, will come before the development management committee at its meeting tomorrow
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MP’s Courts Bill moves closer to becoming law
A BILL spearheaded by Warrington South MP Andy Carter is set to complete its passage through the House of Commons next month after clearing the latest hurdle on its journey to becoming law last Wednesday. The Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill, which
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Transformation work is currently under way at Walton Hall and Gardens
TRANSFORMATION works are currently under way at a beauty spot in Warrington. A large section of the field near to the band stand at Walton Hall and Gardens is currently cordoned off. As well as being used for events, the green area is often
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The predicted outcome for Warrington if a General Election was held immediately
RISHI Sunak has called a General Election for July 4. The Prime Minister confirmed in a statement outside 10 Downing Street this afternoon, Wednesday, that The King has granted his request to dissolve Parliament. A July election is earlier
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces July 4th date for general election
A General Election will be held on July 4th, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced. Mr Sunak, who has been Prime Minister since October 2022, has called the election after months of speculation about its date. The deadline for an election
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What Luke Littler is saying ahead of Premier League Finals Night
LUKE Littler knows the hard work is still ahead as he eyes winning the Premier League crown on debut. The Warringtonian 17-year-old was handed a wildcard into the weekly roadshow tournament on the back of his mesmerising run to the World Championship
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Warrington resident provides innovative knee surgery robot to hospital
THE future of knee surgery has been transformed thanks to the help of a Warrington resident. Gurjeet Sidhu, from Appleton Thorn, helped deliver a robotic knee device to Spire Cheshire Hospital in Stretton which has been innovative and key in the
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Warrington design firms latest transformation of neglected event space launches
THIS award-winning Warrington firm has ‘transformed’ a neglected event space into a thriving 3000-capacity social hub which has officially launched. DV8 Designs, a renowned design company specialising in the regeneration of neglected spaces, has
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Man sees ‘dream come true’ after being invited to perform with US stars on stage
A MAN from Great Sankey had the opportunity to feel like a rockstar as he was picked from a crowd of 21,000 people to perform on stage with Nickleback. Jack Ashcroft, 20, bought a ticket to see Nickleback perform at the AO Arena in Manchester on
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Traffic chaos throughout town this rush hour following heavy delays on motorway
THERE is traffic chaos throughout the town centre this evening, Wednesday. This is following a crash on the M6 northbound which has resulted in delays of one hour and 20 minutes. The incident happened near to junction 23, Haydock, but congestion
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Wire home game brought forward as one of Sky's 'exclusive picks'
AN upcoming Warrington Wolves home game has been brought forward after Sky Sports confirmed their latest broadcast selections. The Wire’s Round 17 clash with Leeds Rhinos was due to be played on Friday, July 12, but has now been confirmed as one
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Warrington Wolves injury news with forward to miss Catalans clash
THEY may now have a trip to Wembley to look forward to, but it is full steam ahead for Warrington Wolves until then. Their second trip of the year to Catalans Dragons on Saturday, kick off 5.30pm UK time, is the first of two important Super League
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Huge delays of more than 1 hour on the M6 in Warrington following crash
THERE are delays of one hour and 20 minutes on the motorway in Warrington. This is following a crash which resulted in all traffic being held on M6 northbound between junction 23, Haydock, and junction 21a, Croft. Drivers are currently facing
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Revamped Bank Quay railway station ‘is going to happen’ says metro mayor
PLANS for a revamped Warrington Bank Quay railway station ‘are going to happen’. This is the view of Liverpool metro mayor Steve Rotheram as proposals for a new rail line between Liverpool and Manchester and upgraded train stations have been announced
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Warrington Pride event set to be hosted on university campus in Time Square
PRIDE celebrations are taking place all over Warrington in June, and the staff and teachers at the University of Chester are hosting a special event in Time Square. Hosted at the University’s town centre campus, the event will be held in honour
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WATCH: Police release footage of dramatic raids after dismantling 112 drug lines
POLICE have released dramatic video footage of homes being raided as part of a huge crackdown on drugs supply. A total of 112 county lines have been closed and 200 years’ worth of sentences have been dished out by Cheshire Police as a result of
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Free town centre event to launch new Warrington Town kit - full details
WARRINGTON Town FC will reveal their new kits for next season at a free launch event in the town centre. Yellows’ new home and away shirts – the first of their new partnership with US manufacturer Capelli Sports – will be unveiled at Gravity Social
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Warrington Town confirm their first pre-season friendly
WARRINGTON Town have confirmed their first pre-season friendly of the summer, with more set to follow in the coming days. Yellows have confirmed part of their preparations for the 2024-25 National League North season will take them across Cheshire
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Here's when forecasters say it will stop raining in Warrington amid weather warning
A ‘DANGER to life’ warning has been issued in Warrington amid the current heavy downpour. An amber weather warning for heavy rain is in place from today, Wednesday, until tomorrow, Thursday. It comes as the Met Office forecasted persistent
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Warrington Hospital's dedicated dementia ward celebrates 10-year anniversary
WARRINGTON Hospital’s dedicated dementia ward has celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Last week marked a whole decade since the pioneering Forget Me Not Unit, which continues to lead the way in providing the best quality care for people living
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MPs debate HS2 route near Lymm forming ‘key backbone’ of Northern Powerhouse Rail
MINISTERS have debated in Parliament a section of HS2 near Lymm which forms a ‘key backbone’ of Northern Powerhouse Rail. It came as residents in Staffordshire remain ‘fearful’ that attempts will be made to restart HS2’s scrapped phase two, MPs
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King Charles to visit Cheshire this week – here’s where and why
THE King will pay a visit to Cheshire this week. Charles will visit a leading British car manufacturer and a community centre during a double engagement in Crewe on Friday, Buckingham Palace has announced. He will first visit luxury car maker
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Marks and Spencer hosting recruitment event today for jobs in Gemini store
“THIS is not just any recruitment event – this is an M&S recruitment event.” That is the tagline for a jobs evening being held tonight, Wednesday, by Marks and Spencer in Warrington. A number of roles are available at the retailer at its
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Child Benefit £1,300 warning issued as HMRC say 'don't lose out'
More than one million parents have been warned they not to miss out on valuable Child Benefit support from HMRC. Parents are set to receive reminders this week telling them to extend Child Benefit for their teenagers if they are continuing in education
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Experts issue reassurance after man says he saw 'Asian hornet' in home
A WARRINGTON resident says he has spotted an invasive and damaging hornet in his home - but experts say it is actually a harmless insect. It comes as people across the country are being urged to report any sightings of the Asian hornet this summer
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Firefighters attend scene of motorbike in flames on main Warrington road
A MOTORBIKE was in flames on a main road in Warrington. Fire crews from Warrington were dispatched to the scene on Kingsway South at around 5.16pm yesterday, Tuesday. Firefighters used equipment to extinguish the flames after a motorbike had
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The family providing an intimate fine dining experience inside their own home
AFTER redecorating their home into a makeshift fine-dining restaurant, one food-mad couple admits that their business is "definitely a bit different." With years of experience in the hospitality and catering industry - and often experiencing burn-out
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Delays and queueing traffic on M62 near Warrington
DELAYS and queueing traffic is being experienced on the M62 near Warrington. Due to an earlier accident on the carriageway on the M60, congestion is now building on the M62 between junction 9, Winwick and junction 11, Birchwood. Delays of up
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Rare amber weather warning issued as heavy rain falls across Warrington
THE heavens have opened and a rare amber weather warning has been issued as heavy rain begins to fall across Warrington. Persistent rain has been forecast by the Met Office to begin today, Wednesday, and carry on through to Thursday. Forecasters
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The Wire-Wigan double taking place at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday
AROUND 1,000 Warrington Wolves supporters are set to head to France this weekend to see their side take on Catalans Dragons in Super League. For those not crossing the Channel, however, The Halliwell Jones Stadium is hosting a Warrington-Wigan
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Man fined hundreds of pounds for unlawfully using blue disabled parking badge
A MAN has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds by the courts over his use of a blue badge. The case of Ali Raza, of Penketh, was heard recently before Liverpool Magistrates' Court. Magistrates heard how it related to an incident in Liverpool
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Council ‘keen’ to work with new owners of two large empty town centre shops
WARRINGTON Borough Council says it is keen to work with potential new owners of two huge empty shops. Large units remain vacant in the town centre after being vacated by Marks and Spencer and Debenhams. M&S moved out of the former Sankey
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This woman from Warrington has found TikTok fame with nearly 4 million followers
THIS content creator from Warrington has found success on TikTok. Chloe Rose, who is originally from Great Sankey, has amassed nearly four million followers on the app. She also boasts 58 million likes, with one of her most recent videos attracting
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The rare 50p coin that a Warrington resident is selling for nearly £1,000
A WARRINGTON resident is selling a rare 50p coin for nearly £1,000. The item has been listed on eBay with a starting bid of £990, almost 2,000x its face value. It is a UK Platinum Jubilee Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ER 50 pence coin. The