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Luke Littler hits nine-darter en route to securing Premier League crown
LUKE Littler is the Premier League champion. A new chapter has been written in the 17-year-old sensation's fairytale journey as he hit a nine-darter to secure the title in his debut season. In a rematch of the World Championship final, Littler
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Warrington's Talbot leaves Donington with a podium place
JOE Talbot had an impressive and encouraging weekend at the latest British Superbikes Championship meet. The Warrington rider left Donington with a podium finish in the Pirelli National Superstock series having come a close second behind championship
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Ruling on premium parking for shoppers at Trafford Centre
A plan to add premium parking at the Trafford Centre to appeal to the shoppers at Selfridges was approved by Trafford Council. The applicant, Trafford Centre Ltd, applied for planning permission for one of the car parks at the shopping centre on
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Time Square store hosts discounted designer items event for two-year birthday
A TIME Square shop is offering a generous discount on designer items in-store, to celebrate its second year open. EDGE Eyewear is hosting a Ray-Ban event to commemorate the two-year milestone. Based in the Warrington Market in town centre,
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Green light for plans to increase capacity of HMO in terraced home
PERMISSION has been granted to increase the capacity of an existing HMO. Plans had been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for number seven Winmarleigh Street in the town centre. The existing HMO, or house of multiple
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Suspect arrested and man hospitalised as emergency services attend ‘stabbing’
A MAN was taken to hospital after emergency services attended reports of a stabbing. Officers from Cheshire Police and paramedics from North West Ambulance Service attended Birchwood following calls over an incident on Sunday night. After arriving
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Where you can find an artisan market with more than 50 stalls in Warrington
AN artisan market with more than 50 stalls is returning to an area of Warrington this weekend. Birchwood Shopping Centre will host the event which is championed by Independent Street. Specially selected artisan market stalls including the award-winning
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LETTER: Potholes on road made me feel like I was on a safari
ON May 7, I was attending a cremation service at Walton Lea Crematorium. It was for an old friend of mine. The service was nice and also touching. After the service, I made my way to my car and drove to the road leading out. I used the
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Residents devastated as Padgate Walking Day cancelled weeks before event
RESIDENTS are devastated by the news that Padgate and Woolston Walking Day has been cancelled. The event, which has seen generations of children and adults walk with the community’s churches, has officially been called off due to a ‘lack of volunteers
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LETTER: Volume and speed of traffic on Gainsborough Road is an absolute joke
WHAT an absolute joke the volume and speed of traffic on Gainsborough Road is since that new road opened from Slutchers Lane to Chester Road. I was given a brand-new works van five weeks ago, and already I have had my wing mirror smashed off twice
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LETTER: Is Tory support for first past the post system part of its problem?
THE level of debt our council has taken on is a concern to many people. There are a range of views across the town, ranging from those who feel the ruling Labour group were left with little choice to look at various investments due to central Government
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Former Warrington councillor to step down from MP role at election
A FORMER Warrington councillor who is an MP in Wigan is standing down at the General Election on July 4, she has announced. Yvonne Fovargue, 67, has represented Makerfield since 2010 when she was elected with a majority of 12,490. At the last election
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Plans to reconfigure Travis Perkins site look set for approval
PLANS to reconfigure a Travis Perkins site look set to be approved. An application proposing the reconfiguration of the site layout including car parking, servicing area and external storage, installation of 2.4 metre perimeter gates and fencing
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£19.5m set to be provided for 10-year vision for Newton-le-Willows
MORE than £19.5 million is set to be provided to deliver a 10-year vision for Newton-le-Willows. St Helens Council’s cabinet accepted the Government award of a ‘long-term plan for towns’ status for Newton-le-Willows at its meeting on Wednesday.
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Leading scorer confirms departure from Warrington Rylands
MO Touray has confirmed he will be leaving Warrington Rylands. The forward, who finished as Blues’ top goalscorer last season having struck 18 times in all competitions, posted on social media that he would be moving on and that he was “truly grateful
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Thug who knocked out and robbed innocent man wanted again by police for theft
A THUG previously jailed for knocking an innocent man unconscious and robbing him is wanted again by police. Paul Morris was jailed for three years and eight months back in December 2015 for rummaging through the victim's pockets to steal his valuables
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Win tickets to Warrington v Wigan in Super League
IT is a mouth watering prospect. Warrington Wolves take on Wigan Warriors on Saturday, June 1 in Super League. And you and the family could be there to see the game at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. But this is no ordinary Wire v Wigan derby
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Council leader joins new rail board to deliver game-changing Bank Quay station revamp
A NEW railway board tasked with delivering transformational train services and an upgraded Warrington station will include the council leader. Warrington Borough Council says it has warmly welcomed the Liverpool-Manchester Northern Powerhouse Railway
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Catalans almost at full strength for Wire's second visit of 2024
HAVING had a fortnight without a fixture, Catalans Dragons have been able to get some key players back into contention for Warrington Wolves’ visit on Saturday. However, they will be without hooker Michael McIlorum for the Round 12 clash at the
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Council puts immediate stop to unpermitted demolition of 200-year-old cottage
WORK has been stopped to demolish a 200-year-old cottage after it was undertaken without planning permission. An investigation has also been launched after residents reported activity at Weavers Cottage, number 13 Wigshaw Lane in Culcheth.
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SQUAD NEWS: The two changes made by Burgess for Dragons clash
AS promised by Sam Burgess yesterday, Warrington Wolves will select from largely the same group of players for Saturday’s game against Catalans Dragons. There are just two changes to the 21-man squad that was named for Sunday’s Challenge Cup semi-final
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Police knife crime operation involving Wire removes 450 knives from the streets
A CRACKDOWN on knife crime across Cheshire – aided by Warrington Wolves – has removed 450 knives from the streets. Operation Sceptre, a week-long campaign intensifying efforts in tackling knife crime, ran from May 13 to 19. During the week
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Popular outdoor theatre set to return to Walton Gardens next month
THE popular outdoor theatre is returning to Walton Gardens next month. A special performance of Julius Caesar will take place against the backdrop of the stunning estate. The Shakespeare performance will be brought by Oddsocks Productions.
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Australian reports link Wire star Nicholson with NRL move
RUMOURS in the Australian press are linking Warrington Wolves star Matty Nicholson with a move to the NRL for next year. The Daily Telegraph are reporting that the back rower has at least five clubs interested in his services, with a clause in
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Village gearing up ahead of important change to stop terrorism
A MEETING will be held in Lymm next month to help prepare the village for an important change in the law. Back in 2017, 22 victims sadly lost their lives to the terror attack at the Manchester Arena. Following the attack, the Martyn’s Law Campaign
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The Warrington bar that is offering £3 pints this Saturday
A WARRINGTON bar is offering pints for just £3 this Saturday. Brass Monkey will be showing the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United which kicks off at 3pm. The sports bar, which is located on Cairo Street, will be offering
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King cancels Cheshire visit due to General Election being called
THE King has cancelled his planned visit to Cheshire this week. Charles was due to visit a leading British car manufacturer and a community centre during a double engagement in Crewe on Friday. He was to first visit luxury car maker Bentley
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Warrington’s Chris Evans shares health journey for Skin Cancer Awareness Month
WARRINGTON-born radio host Chris Evans says he is sporting a ‘proud scar’ following his skin cancer diagnosis. The 58-year-old broadcaster underwent treatment for the condition after being given the bad news by doctors. He was then given the
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Four-vehicle crash on motorway in Warrington at rush hour
THERE was a four-vehicle crash on the motorway in Warrington last night, Wednesday. At 5.45pm, officers were called to reports of a multi-vehicle incident on the M6 southbound. The incident happened between junction 21a, Croft, and junction
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Woman, 31, killed in A49 crash between car and HGV
A WOMAN has died following a crash between a car and a HGV. Emergency services were called to the A49 Tarporley Road in Oakmere after the collision shortly before 7.40am yesterday (May 22). On arrival, it was discovered a white Renault Clio
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Flood alerts issued for brooks across Warrington as persistent rain continues
AREAS across Warrington have been issued with flood alerts. It follows persistent and heavy rain in the area, with an amber weather warning previously issued. A yellow weather warning will remain in place across the north west until midday.
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Raise a glass to the 12 venues making the best cocktails this summer
CHEERS! Ice cold cocktails were on order this week as we asked where in Warrington serves the best classic and modern drinks. Whether it’s a cold mojito in the sunshine or a warming Old Fashioned in front of the fire, we wanted to know your
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Magical shows and hair hanging circus acts among highlights of Warrington festival
A SUMMER festival packed with events across the town centre will come to Warrington this July. Warrington Arts Festival has unveiled its full programme for 2024 with what organisers a calling a host of 'vibrant, accessible, community-focused events
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Warrington Guardian Education Awards 2024 - here's how to enter
OUR Warrington Guardian Education Awards are back for another year and promise to be the best yet! Thirteen awards will celebrate schools, nurseries and colleges across the town, honouring pupils and students, teachers and teaching assistants,
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Pre-Catalans talking points as Wire bid to make it 'third time lucky'
CAN Warrington Wolves make it third time lucky against Catalans Dragons on Saturday? Sam Burgess' side face Les Dracs again at the weekend looking to avenge the two defeats they suffered at the hands of the Frenchmen earlier in the year. Having
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20 weeks of work to replace section of historic road in centre of Lymm
LONG-AWAITED highway works in the centre of Lymm begin next month. The setts on Pepper Street and its surrounding roads will be replaced during the 20-week programme of works which are due to begin on Monday, June 17. This follows a long period
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Resident ‘hates’ living on his estate after spending 10 years trying to improve it
A RESIDENT in Fairfield claims that the estate he lives on has become so unkept that it now makes him wish he could leave – even though he has been fighting to maintain it for the last decade. Chris Leigh moved to Cabul Close in 2007 and believed
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Prolific thief spared jail as magistrates believe she has ‘turned a corner’ in life
A PROLIFIC thief has been told she will not be heading to prison as punishment for her latest spell of offending. Lesley Murphy is known to the courts through her truly awful criminal record. The 48-year-old was last incarcerated in March,
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What latest crime data shows for town as offence type almost doubles in a month
HERE’S what the latest crime data shows for Warrington – with one offence type almost doubling in the past month. The town saw an overall rise in reported incidents of crime in March 2024, which is the latest period for which data is available.