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Homes on old Wilderspool site approved despite traffic concerns
COUNCILLORS have approved plans for housing on land formerly home to Wilderspool Stadium. An outline application for up to 160 homes on the land, on Fletcher Street, came before the development management committee at its meeting on Thursday.
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Police arrest 56 people in dedicated operation targeting wanted suspects
AN operation targeting wanted people has seen 56 suspects arrested. Cheshire Police launched a two-day hunt across the county for people suspected of committing a range of different crimes. Officers concentrated efforts and combined their expertise
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Plans to reconfigure Travis Perkins site approved
PLANS to reconfigure a Travis Perkins site have been approved. An application proposing the reconfiguration of site layout including car parking, servicing area and external storage, installation of 2.4 metre perimeter gates and fencing, and installation
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Warrington MPs share views after General Election called
WARRINGTON’S two MPs have shared their views after a General Election was called. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the General Election will be held on July 4. Labour Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols has issued a statement
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Warrington Rylands confirm their new manager as Duffy takes charge
MARK Duffy has been confirmed as Warrington Rylands’ new manager. The man who guided the team through until the end of the season alongside Dean Furman on an interim basis has put pen-to-paper to take the job on a permanent basis and lead Blues
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A whole host of activities to keep kids busy this May half term
MOST children across Warrington will start their half term break today, Friday, ready to enjoy one or two weeks away from the classroom. What activities and events are on offer for youngsters to keep them occupied and entertained during the holidays
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Aldi to double size of existing supermarket by taking over empty shop units
BIRCHWOOD will be getting a larger supermarket after plans for an expansion were nodded through. German chain Aldi submitted plans to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for an extension to its existing store. These were for proposed
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Chinese food drive-thru in Warrington reveals it is temporarily closed
A CHINESE food drive-thru has revealed it is temporarily closed. It comes nearly a year after WIYO first arrived in Warrington, sending food lovers into a frenzy. In fact, people travelled as far as Wales to try the delicious food on offer
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Who you can see and when at Warrington Music Festival on Saturday
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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Trio charged with drug offences after Latchford home raid and police chase
THREE men have been charged with drug offences after a property in Latchford was raided and a police chase ensued. At around 2.15pm last Wednesday, officers conducted a search warrant on New Road, Latchford. A suspect fled from the address
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Man, 39, arrested on suspicion of affray after woman threatened with knife and hammer
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of affray after a woman was threatened with a knife and hammer at a home in Bewsey. Armed police officers swarmed the area following reports of an incident on Southworth Avenue last Saturday at around 8.25pm
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Customers ‘absolutely gutted’ as business announces closure after 15 years
A SPECIALIST business based in Warrington has announced that it is closing. Spectrum Plant, located at Cranford Court in Woolston, confirmed the decision to its ‘absolutely gutted’ customers on social media. It describes itself as ‘the home
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'Beautiful' pair of quiet kittens who cosy up to each other are looking for a home
THIS ‘beautiful’ pair of quiet siblings are looking for a loving home together. Mittens and Duke, who are currently being cared for by Warrington Animal Welfare (WAW), are bonded 10-week old kittens. Mittens is a black and white female and
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Warrington Wolves reach Challenge Cup Final ticket sales milestone
WARRINGTON Wolves have cleared another significant ticket sales milestone for next month’s Challenge Cup Final. This afternoon, the club confirmed sales of its allocation for the June 8 clash with Wigan Warriors at Wembley Stadium had passed the
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Resident sends heartfelt letter following cancellation of Padgate Walking Day
A PADGATE resident has sent an urgent letter to councillors and Church Together members expressing ‘extreme disappointment’ following the news that Padgate Walking Day will no longer go ahead. Emily Wood, a ‘lifelong’ resident of the Padgate area
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Plans drawn up to ‘bring property back to life’ by converting it to six-bed HMO
AN existing property could be ‘brought back to life’ by being converted to a HMO. Plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department seeking a section 192 certificate. This is for Number 124 St Mary Street in Latchford
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Police slam ‘completely unacceptable risk-taking’ ahead of M6 driving crackdown
IRRESPONSIBLE drivers who put lives at risk on the M6 are being warned ahead of a week-long crackdown. National Highways and police forces across the region – including Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester – is targeting unsafe drivers along
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Why Disney's Aladdin musical in Manchester will take you to a whole new world
ALADDIN has arrived in Manchester and it is safe to say the performance will take you to a whole new world. Disney’s spectacular West End Musical is touring the UK for the very first time. On at Manchester Palace Theatre for seven weeks, it
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Have you found rats in your house or garden? What to do if you see rodents
Have you spotted a rat in your home or garden? The unwanted pests can cause problems and if you’re wondering what to do and who to call to help you remove them, look no further. Rats carry lots of diseases and they can leave a mess behind so you
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Some of golf's longest hitters are returning to Warrington next month
SOME of golf’s longest hitters will be bringing their impressive feats of strength and skill to Warrington for a third consecutive year. Alder Root Golf Club will once again host the British Long Drive Championships, which form part of the European
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Consistent flooding in one area of Warrington causing 'huge issues' for residents
RESIDENTS have been warned of an ongoing flooding issue in one area of Orford. A flood warning was posted to social media yesterday, Thursday, concerning one area of Orford Lane, outside Heron Foods shop. Concerned local and political candidate
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Crosfields youngsters impress at Rhinos Challenge weekend
ONE of the best performing teams at the annual Rhinos Challenge weekend came from Crosfields ARLFC. Organised by the Leeds Rhinos Foundation, the festival sees thousands of junior rugby league players descend on the Butlin’s resort in Skegness
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Organisers of Padgate Walking Day release statement addressing concerns for event
THE organisers of Padgate Walking Day have released a statement following the last-minute cancellation of the cherished event. For more than 100 years, schools have joined hands with churches in Padgate and Woolston to proudly walk the streets
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Distraught pet owner's plea for residents to check sheds and outbuildings in search
A DISTRAUGHT pet owner is pleading for residents to check their sheds and outbuildings in search of his beloved cat Ronnie. Josh Laff, from Great Sankey, is appealing for help from locals after his ginger feline went missing from Wellfield Street
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Sam Burgess lifts the lid on Warrington Wolves' week in France
“THE same, but different” is a phrase that could best describe Warrington Wolves’ preparations for tomorrow’s clash with Catalans Dragons. While they may have spent the entire week in sunnier climes, however, head coach Sam Burgess insists it is
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Best for Breakfast 2024 - we're looking for the best breakfast in Warrington
A BACON sandwich with red sauce or brown sauce? How about a full English with thick cut toasted bread with butter? Or maybe you’d choose crushed avocado on sourdough sprinkled with chilli flakes and topped with a poached egg? The choice
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Stockton Heath bar will call last orders for the final time tonight
THE Slug and Lettuce in Stockton Heath will close its doors for the final time tonight. The pub first opened on Victoria Square, London Road, exactly 10 years ago and will call last orders one last time this evening, Friday. The venue is closing
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Paedophile caught with more than 47,000 child sex abuse images is jailed again
A PAEDOPHILE is back behind bars after breaching an order designed to limit his ability to commit sexual offences. Jason Rees was locked up for 20 months in April 2022 after he was caught with the sickening stash of images – while living a stone
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Inquest opened into death of 40-year-old woman who was found dead at her home
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 40-year-old woman who was found dead at her home in Warrington. Warrington Coroner’s Court heard how Amy Noon’s friend became worried after being unable to contact her on May 12. As a result, he
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Warrington South named as number one top Conservative target seat in election
WARRINGTON South has been named as the Conservative party’s number one top target seat. It comes after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a General Election for July 4, during a statement delivered outside 10 Downing Street yesterday, Wednesday.
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Police issue update on investigation after driver said 'brakes failed' on motorway
A POLICE investigation is still ongoing months after the driver of an electric car said he was unable to brake on the motorway in Warrington. The incident happened back in March this year when officers were contacted by the driver of a Jaguar I-Pace