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Long-serving midfielder's departure from Warrington Town confirmed
SEAN Williams has left Warrington Town, the club have confirmed. The long-serving midfielder, who has made more than 200 appearances for the club across two spells, is moving on having opted against taking up the club’s offer of an extension to
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Meet the landlady who transformed this town centre pub into a thriving community
MEET the landlady who transformed one of Warrington’s much-loved watering holes. Alison Canning took a huge risk, leaving her manageress job at a bakery in Widnes to run the Bulls Head pub on Church Street – what turned out to be only weeks before
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Who will you nominate to win one of our Education Awards 2024?
TOP teachers, super students and terrific teaching assistants – we want to hear about all the educational heroes working in schools across Warrington. The Warrington Guardian Education Awards are back this year and we want to make them the best
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Irish Club given green light to extend venue to accommodate snooker table
A POPULAR venue in Warrington has been given permission to build an extension. Plans were submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for The Irish Club on Orford Lane. Applicant Robert McCullagh sought permission for a single
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Warrington man speaks of rail chaos as derailed freight train causes major disruption
PASSENGERS are suffering major disruption after a freight train derailed on a major route between England and Scotland. Services are being cancelled and delayed because of the incident on the West Coast Main Line between Carlisle and Oxenholme
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'Moving' ceremony held at Warrington school in memory of 7-year-old pupil
THE family of a seven-year-old girl who sadly died after being diagnosed with a life-threatening condition have donated a new bench to the school in Warrington she attended. Since the sad death of their daughter Shannon Bradshaw, Patti and Alan
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A further Joe Philbin update as long-term injury blow is confirmed
THE injury that rules Joe Philbin out of next weekend's Challenge Cup Final will also see him miss a significant chunk of the season. The Warrington Wolves prop forward suffered an adductor muscle injury during Saturday's win over Catalans Dragons
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Work carried out to fix broken traffic light signals on main Warrington road
WORK has been carried out to fix broken traffic light signals on a main road in Warrington. An issue with the signals at the lights on Orford Road were reported to the council at around 11.11pm yesterday, Wednesday. And a resident posted on
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A closer look at the six potential Wire debutants against Wigan
WE could get a fair glimpse into Warrington Wolves’ future on Saturday, with six players potentially making their senior debuts for the club. Head coach Sam Burgess has opted to keep many of his front-line stars in reserve for the clash with Wigan
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Changes made but star quality remains in Wigan Warriors 21
MATT Peet has balanced rest with reward in naming his Wigan Warriors squad to face Warrington Wolves on Saturday. No doubt with one eye on next weekend's Challenge Cup Final between the two sides, a number of front-line players have been left out
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SQUAD NEWS: Debuts likely as Burgess rings the changes
SAM Burgess has made several changes to his Warrington Wolves squad to face Wigan Warriors on Saturday. Indeed, there are six potential senior debutants named in the 21, with several front-line stars taken out of the firing line ahead of the Challenge
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Royal Marines youth band invited to perform at D-Day anniversary in Normandy
A VETERAN from Warrington and his Royal Marines band have been invited to perform at the official D-Day anniversary commemorations taking place in Normandy. The ceremonies in France will mark the 80th anniversary of the historic Second World War
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Go-ahead for facility to convert lorries from diesel to 100 per cent renewable fuel
A FACILITY enabling lorries to transition from diesel to 100 per cent renewable fuel has been given the green light. Plans were submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for land north of Lockheed Road, close to the M62 at Burtonwood
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LETTER: Despite Labour council being massively in debt, town voted for more of same
MUCH was written, in last week’s edition (Warrington Guardian, May 23) about the effects of proportional representation, on the makeup of Warrington’s Borough Council. Doesn’t this miss the point altogether. The question surely has to be, who voted
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Exciting Bake Off competition to be held as part of Grappenhall Walking Day
GRAPPENHALL Walking Day is set to host an exciting Bake Off competition as part of the festival, challenging budding young chefs to cook up a storm. St Wilfrid’s Church and St Wilfrid’s Primary School in Grappenhall will be hosting the Bake Off
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LETTER: Unbelievable that grass cannot be cut around town
I FIND it unbelievable the grass cannot be cut around certain areas of Warrington. I have lived in Woolston for more than 50 years and my council tax is almost £200 a month now. I would like to know why it takes the Government and any party
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LETTER: Council ideas for waterfront area are cuckoo land thinking
I REFER to your article on the suggestion that Warrington Borough Council wants to create a waterfront in Warrington (Warrington Guardian, May 23). Are they being real? Warrington is a dump and always will be under a Labour lead council.
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LETTER: Shame of Warrington Bus Interchange in constant need of repair
I WAS pleased to read about the courteous X5 bus driver as described by Sue Wainwright in the Warrington Guardian (April 25). In contrast, the same cannot be said about Warrington Bus Interchange. The place is constantly being repaired, including
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Fire Crews attended coach fire on the M56 in Stretton
A COACH set on fire on the M56 near Stretton. Fire crews rushed to the scene of the blaze on the eastbound side of the carriageway at around 8.35pm yesterday, Wednesday. Three fire engines from Lymm, Warrington and Stockton Heath attended the
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LETTER: Important for water firms to own up about environmental damage
ANDY Warhol famously said that in the future, everyone should have 15 minutes of fame. I wonder if that extends to big water companies too? The BBC ran a story about United Utilities’ illegal discharge of millions of litres of raw sewage into Lake
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Police explain call-out to estate
POLICE have explained their presence on a Newton-le-Willows estate yesterday. Residents reported seeing police cars and officers in the area of Catherine Way, near Bradlegh Road on Tuesday afternoon, May 28, at around 4pm. A police spokesman
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Public issued warning as toxic pest which poses health risks spotted
The public has been warned to keep an eye out for a pest which poses a health risk to people. The oak processionary moth caterpillar damages trees as well as causing itchy rashes, eye and throat irritation. The warning comes at the start of
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Driver stopped by police over speeding tests positive for cannabis by roadside
A MOTORIST has tested positive for cannabis after being stopped by police. Officers from Merseyside Police pulled over a car on Gorsey Lane, between Burtonwood and Clock Face in St Helens yesterday, Wednesday. This was due to officers on patrol
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Popular Warrington pub introduces special afternoon tea for pooches
A POPULAR pub in Warrington has introduced a doggy afternoon tea. The Maltings, located in Old Hall, is known for being dog friendly, so much so that it has previously been recognised among the best venues in the country. And now, it is even
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CCTV footage released after masked thieves steal motorbike off drive of home
CCTV footage has been released after three masked men stole a motorbike and attempted to take a car off the drive of a home in Great Sankey. Officers were called to an address on Barrow Hall Lane at around 11.48am on Sunday following reports of
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Police confirm bodies found in search for missing Cheshire dad and 12-year-old son
POLICE have tragically confirmed that two bodies have been found in a huge search for a missing father and son. An extensive search was launched yesterday, Wednesday, to find a Cheshire dad and his teenage son, with both reported missing in the
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Which of these top 12 breakfast places is toasting the competition?
DO you prefer your eggs scrambled, poached or fried? Would you add ketchup or brown sauce to a bacon sandwich? We’ve had hair, pies and nails, followed by roast dinners and cocktails in our Best of 2024 competition. Next up we wanted to
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Pervert who sexually assaulted woman trying to help him is caught after court no-show
A PERVERT has been sentenced for sexually assaulting a woman after he skipped court. Geoffrey Moran was due to be sentenced earlier this month, having been convicted of sex offences following a trial after not guilty pleas. But the 42-year-old
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This well-known fish and chip shop is for sale in Warrington
FANCY running a well-known chippy in Warrington? Nefis Kebab and Fish Bar is currently on the market. The Zoopla listing states that the eatery, which is located on Kingsway South, is ‘rarely available’. The fully fitted fish and chip shop
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Warrington resident selling 50p coin for a whopping £7,000
A WARRINGTON resident is selling a 50p coin for a whopping £7,000. The item is listed on eBay and is described as a ‘rare Brexit 50p coin’. Its formal name is the 2020 Brexit EU European Union Withdrawal Peace Prosperity and Friendship Circulated