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Extensive search for Cheshire dad and son, 12, missing in Scottish Highlands
AN extensive search is underway to find a Cheshire dad and his teenage son, with both reported missing in the Scottish Highlands. Police Scotland is asking for help to trace 49-year-old Tom Parry and his 12-year-old son Richie who are missing after
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What Sam Burgess has said about the prospect of Wire playing in Las Vegas
WARRINGTON Wolves would be “all over” the chance to play in Las Vegas should they be invited to do so, head coach Sam Burgess says. The Australian NRL season started in the US city in March, with more than 40,000 fans packing into Allegiant Stadium
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Green Party candidate: Time for different approach to politics in town
THE Green Party’s parliamentary candidate for Warrington South says it is time for a ‘different approach’ to politics in the town. Steph Davies will be standing for the party in the General Election on July 4. She says she is ‘delighted’ to
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'Urgent' warning issued to do National Insurance check amid '£6k time bomb'
A savings expert has issued an 'urgent' warning to Brits to check their National Insurance contributions amid a 'ticking £6k time bomb'. Over 27 million workers reportedly pay National Insurance (NI) contributions in the UK which amounts to over
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New dessert bar with waffles, ice cream and more opens at Bents Garden and Home
A NEW dessert bar has opened at the award-winning Bents Garden and Home. The garden centre, which attracts people from Warrington and afar, revealed the news on Tuesday. The dessert bar can be found in the Glazebury site’s Caffé nel Verde
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Popular Latchford café brings back successful tapas nights after ‘revamp’
A CAFÉ in Latchford has had a ‘revamp’ ahead of reintroducing tapas nights and evening drinks. Toast, on Kingsway South, is a café that opened in 2021 and serves toasties, sandwiches, breakfasts, and lunches. Last year, however, tapas was introduced
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Popular Proms in the Square returns after successful debut last year
THE hugely popular Proms in the Square returned as part of Warrington Music Festival over the weekend for the second year. Over the bank holiday weekend, Warrington was filled with people and music as the annual music festival took place once again
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Historic Lymm Rushbearing event to return to village once again this summer
A HISTORIC event in Lymm is set to make its return to the village once again in August. Lymm Rushbearing is one of the most historic events in Warrington, which was re-born in the 1970s. Rushbearing is an old English tradition in which rushes
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Burgess confirms crushing injury blow with Wire prop set to miss Wembley
JOE Philbin is set to miss the Challenge Cup Final, Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess has confirmed. Having picked up a groin issue during the victory over Catalans Dragons on Saturday, further examination has revealed an adductor injury
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Warrington Town's complete pre-season friendly schedule is confirmed
WARRINGTON Town’s complete pre-season schedule has now been confirmed. Mark Beesley’s side will play eight friendly matches in preparation for the new National League North campaign, which will get underway on Saturday, August 10. Their schedule
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Students from 4 schools in Warrington enjoy unique educational trip to Denmark
STUDENTS from five primary schools in Warrington and St Helens visited Denmark as part of a project to help improve mental health and wellbeing. The project, which was organised by Global Learning Association (GLA), helps partner schools in the
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Multiple heatwaves and temperatures of 30C forecast for June
Its time to break out the sun cream as, after a damp bank holiday weekend, forecasters are predicting things will hot up in June. The UK is set to experience three heatwaves throughout June, with temperatures reaching highs of 30C in some places
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What to do if your neighbour's dog won't stop barking
We’re undoubtedly a nation of dog lovers, however when a neighbour’s dog will not stop barking even the calmest person’s patience can be tested. The occasional ‘woof’ is not a problem, but what can you when incessant barking becomes disruptive.
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Manhunt underway for Warrington drug conspirator who could be in Thailand
POLICE have launched a manhunt for a wanted Warrington man who could be in Thailand. Luke Atkin, of Lower Walton, is wanted by North Yorkshire Police after he failed to attend court. The 36-year-old, who is previously of York, was charged with
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Man charged with causing death of woman in fatal M62 crash by dangerous driving
A MAN is set to appear in court after being charged in connection with a fatal motorway crash. It comes after a young woman died following a serious collision which closed the M62 in both directions in the early hours of Saturday, May 27, 2023.
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The Wire players who could benefit if Burgess decides to make changes against Wigan
AS has been discussed throughout the week, Sam Burgess has something of a selection challenge for Saturday's game against Wigan Warriors. Warrington Wolves will meet their neighbours in the Challenge Cup Final next weekend, but they will first
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'Hugely popular' town centre bar that has hosted big names is available to let
A POPULAR town centre venue is available to let. According to Zoopla, the pub and bar element of Friars Court are available for use as a café, restaurant, or bar. Friars Court, on Barbauld Street, was refurbished over lockdown, now boasting
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Fit and healthy physio ‘left to rot’ and feels he is dying from Covid vaccine hell
A FIT and healthy physiotherapist feels like he is dying and is a shadow of his former self after seeking Covid vaccines. Adam Rowland, from Culcheth, was working in the USA as a self-employed consultant to some high-profile golfers on the PGA
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Thug who had 10-hour police stand-off jailed again after woman loses teeth in assault
A THUG who was previously jailed after holding a 10-hour stand off with armed police has been recalled to prison. Callum Kerr threatened to ‘blow up the street’ and shoot a fake hostage during the previous encounter with law enforcement officers