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Joe Bullock on how he feels his 'Wembley audition' went against Wigan
THE door was ajar for Joe Bullock to grab himself a spot in Warrington Wolves’ Wembley line-up. And while he’s “absolutely gutted” with how it came about, the fair-haired front-rower is hopeful he has done enough to grab it. Joe Philbin’s adductor
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Plans to turn property into apartments decided on by councillors
PLANS to turn a house into six self-contained apartments have been approved by councillors despite resident objections. An application proposing the change of use of the dwellinghouse, located at 4 Haydock Park Gardens, Newton-le-Willows, to six
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Everything Sam Burgess had to say after young Wire side's loss to Wigan
DESPITE ending up on the losing side, Sam Burgess was a very proud head coach. He made 12 changes to his Warrington Wolves side to face Wigan Warriors, with the majority of his first-team stars kept in reserve ahead of next weekend’s Challenge
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Residents invited to drop-in Creamfields meeting to share concerns with organisers
RESIDENTS of south Warrington and east Runcorn are being invited to share their concerns ahead of Creamfields. The annual music festival will once again be held in Daresbury this summer, with thousands of revellers attending from across the country
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WIRE SOCIAL: 'Never been so proud in defeat'
DESPITE being edged out by Wigan Warriors on Saturday afternoon, the Warrington Wolves faithful were delighted with the display of their young side. The Wire made 12 changes to their 17 with next week's Challenge Cup Final against the Warriors
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Warrington kayaker found dead following two-week search
A KAYAKER from Warrington has been found dead two weeks after he went missing. The body of Bren Orton has been found in Lake Maggiore on the Swiss-Italian border. It comes two weeks after the 29-year-old was reported missing on the Melezza
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When Tesco operated from the heart of Warrington town centre
WE love this picture of 1970s Warrington. It shows Buttermarket Street as it was before pedestrianisation, landscaping and when buses could still drive through the heart of the town. How the town centre has changed for shoppers today. Many
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Pet owners issued £500 fine warning ahead of major rule change this month
Cat owners have been warned they have less than two weeks left to act before they face £500 fines. From June 10, it will become law for all cat owners in England to have their pet microchipped. Latest figures from the upcoming PDSA Animal Wellbeing
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FREE circus inspired show is returning to Warrington this month
A FREE circus inspired show is coming to Warrington. Circus Starr is returning to the town with its popular inclusive show. Unlike a commercial circus, the company, which runs solely on donations from business in each area it visits, adapts
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Wire 18 Wigan 19 - story of the game and post-match reaction
WARRINGTON Wolves' much-changed side came agonisingly close to pulling off a stunning upset against Wigan Warriors on Saturday afternoon. Harry Smith's drop goal on the stroke of half time proved to be the difference, capping a purple patch in
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Personal trainer provides refreshing spin on baby classes for new mums
A PERSONAL trainer combined her love of fitness and motherhood to create baby fitness classes for new mums to enjoy. Kay Johnson, from Great Sankey, began running the classes after falling pregnant with her first child two years ago, as a way to
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Much-changed Wire's narrow defeat to Wigan as it happened
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Health column: Quarter of a million more GP appointments than before pandemic
THE NHS writes a regular column for the Warrington Guardian, with this edition from Dr Jonathan Griffiths, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s associate medical director for primary care. MORE patients are receiving care from their GP practice team than
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The road closures for homecoming parade IF Wire win Challenge Cup at Wembley
WIRE are off to Wembley. Should they be successful in defeating Wigan to win the Challenge Cup next Saturday, June 8, the traditional homecoming parade will follow. Due to the planning required for such an event, road closures have already
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Suicide prevention charity based in Warrington receives generous £2,000 donation
A SUICIDE prevention charity based in Warrington has received a generous £2,000 donation. PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is dedicated to reducing the incidence of young people taking their own lives. The charity, based on Crosfield Street
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Can speed cameras catch you speeding on the other side of the road?
UK speed cameras are an effective way to reduce the number of vehicle accidents and road deaths each year. The Department for Transport revealed that all speed cameras were to be painted yellow by October 2016. This should make most of them
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Raise a glass to the bustling bar serving Warrington’s best cocktails
CHEERS to Dead Eyes – Warrington’s Best for Cocktails 2024! With party starter the Flaming Zombie and pornstar martini trees on the menu, it’s easy to see why Dead Eyes is such a popular place for cocktails. And they’ve retained the Best for
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"Taking photographs is an opportunity to escape life’s everyday stresses"
WELCOME to Behind the Lens, a feature that shines a light on the talented photographers in our Warrington Guardian Camera Club group. This week, we’re talking to Jayne Jones, who lives in Grappenhall. She started taking photographs when she
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Will you be turning your house primrose and blue for Wolves at Wembley?
WILL you be supporting Warrington Wolves at Wembley? Or will you be tuning into the Challenge Cup Final from your home or local pub? Let's get behind the Wire and turn the town primrose and blue! Hang bunting from your windows and flags
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GAME DAY: Everything you need to know about Wire vs Wigan
IT'S time for the first meeting with the nearest and dearest of 2024. Many eyes may be on next weekend's Challenge Cup Final between the two but for now, Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors face off with two Super League points at stake. With
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This is the most popular property for sale in the whole of Warrington
OUT of the many homes up for sale in the town, one caught the eye of property hunters the most in May. This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Orford was the most popular property in Warrington over the last 30 days, according to Zoopla.
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Revealed: The worst train station in Warrington for delays or cancellations
THE worst train station in Warrington for delays has been revealed. According to fresh figures, 67 per cent of services at Warrington Bank Quay were delayed over the past three months. It has been ranked in the bottom 100 for performance out
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Man and woman admit stealing more than £700 worth of DIY goods from town’s B&Q
A MAN and woman pair have been hauled before the courts for stealing from a Warrington shop. Martin Gunning and June Edwards made off from B&Q Warrington without paying for items worth hundreds of pounds. They visited the Winwick store