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STAT ATTACK: Debutant's superb metres and all-round excellence from Whitehead
THE four Warrington Wolves youngsters who made their senior debuts against Wigan Warriors looked far from out of place. Indeed, a look at the game’s stats paints a very impressive picture for a couple of them in particular. Full-back Cai Taylor-Wray
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Council 'seeking prosecution' after car wash flouted order to cease operating
ST HELENS Council says it is seeking a prosecution after a car wash at a garage site flouted an enforcement notice and continued to operate after planning permission had been refused. The Star reported in April after the council's decision to refuse
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Former rugby league player Rob Burrow has died after suffering from MND
ROB Burrow has died at the age of 41, his former club Leeds Rhinos have announced. Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, just two years after retiring from a 17-season rugby league career. He won eight Super League titles
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Is wine good for you and what are the healthiest options - dietician has their say
Who doesn't love a glass of wine with their food, while out at the pub with friends/family or sitting at home after a long week at work. From reds to whites, shiraz to rosé there are so many varieties of wine to choose from. But which ones
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Popular open-air event is returning to stunning gardens in Warrington
A POPULAR open-air event is returning to a beauty spot in Warrington this summer. Jazz in the Garden, featuring five-piece band The Kraken, will be taking place at Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden. The event has been hosted in the gardens for
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THE FINAL WORD: Predictions of a hammering prove grossly misplaced
IT should never have been this close, but the fact it was speaks real volumes. When the teamsheets dropped in just over an hour before kick off, Warrington Wolves fans could have been forgiven for turning round and heading for home or changing
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When the eyes of the world were on an election in Warrington
LIKE the rest of the country, Warrington will be going to the polls next month. A snap election was called by Rishi Sunak in May with the General Election taking place on July 4. But all eyes were on the town more than 40 years ago when Warrington
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Care home staff set for pay boost as new employer commits to ‘real living wage’
THE new employer of staff at a Warrington care home has given a pay boost. Last month, it was announced that Dovehaven Care Homes had completed the successful acquisition of Callands Care Home. The home has become the largest care home within
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The baby names at risk of extinction in the UK revealed for boys and girls
Deciding on a name for your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent, and the thankfully the Office for National Statistics (ONS) may be able to provide you with some inspiration. The ONS has revealed the latest list
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How Luke Littler got on at the US Darts Masters
LUKE Littler produced some stunning darts at times in New York this weekend, but it was not enough to claim the US Darts Masters title. The Warringtonian sensation hit the stage at the famed Madison Square Garden looking for his second World Series
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Welcome to the world babies born in Warrington in May 2024
IT’S time to say hello to the bundles of joy born in Warrington in May. Every month we will be appealing for your pictures of your new babies for a special supplement at the start of next year. There's still time to send in your photograph
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17 picture perfect Warrington gardens in full bloom this spring
THANKS to the sunshine and the rain in May, gardens in Warrington are in full bloom. To mark National Gardens Day, we asked you to share your colourful photos of your own gardens in bloom or public gardens in the town The Camera Club is a supportive
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“I would love to photograph Sir John Gielgud - he has such an expressive face”
WELCOME to Behind the Lens, a feature that shines a light on the talented photographers in our Camera Club group. This week, Malcolm Shucksmith shares some of his favourite photographs. Malcolm is originally from Scunthorpe in Lincolnshire
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THE MORNING AFTER: A loss that feels like a win as Wire show the future is bright
WHEN does a defeat feel like a victory? That case can be argued for Warrington Wolves after their much-changed side was edged out by Wigan Warriors on Saturday a week before the two sides meet in the Challenge Cup Final. The inexperienced Wire
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Death and funeral notices from loving family in this week's Warrington Guardian
LOVING family and friends published eight death notices in this week's Warrington Guardian. Every week, the Warrington Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well
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‘Drug mule’ caught at airport importing £200k of cannabis from Asia told to ‘grow up’
A ‘DRUG mule’ has been locked up after smuggling £200,000 worth of cannabis into the UK. Wesley Gibbons, of Orford, appeared before Manchester Crown Court on Thursday to be sentenced for the fraudulent evasion of a prohibition by bringing a controlled
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Plans being considered to repair potholed road surface compared to ‘safari’ terrain
A POTHOLED road surface that has been compared to the terrain you would experience on a ‘safari’ is being considered for repairs. The Warrington Guardian recently received a letter from a resident after attending a cremation service at Walton Lea
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Independent gym becomes largest in town after exciting £300k expansion
A SUCCESSFUL gym in Great Sankey has expanded its premises after an exciting £300k renovation. Ascendancy Fitness Gym, based on Penketh Business Park, first opened its doors in February 2018. Founder, Clayton Leah, from Great Sankey, has poured
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Chance to own a two-acre plot of land in Warrington
A TWO-acre plot of land is for sale in Great Sankey. The plot is located on Station Road and runs parallel with the railway opposite Great Sankey train station. It is around 2.07 acres and stretches down to A57, Liverpool Road. The site