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Fire crews rush to tackle blaze inside of garage
FIRE crews tackled a blaze inside a garage last night, Tuesday. Firefighters were called to the incident on Tarporley Road near Lower Stretton at around 5.50pm. Using breathing apparatus, crews used a hose reel jet to extinguish a fire inside
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Plans for nine-bed HMO thrown out by council over ‘unacceptable’ concerns
A PLANNING application for a nine-bedroom HMO in Bewsey has been refused by Warrington Borough Council. The application was originally submitted to transform 105 Bewsey Road into a multiple occupation residence on April 9. Floor plans submitted
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Warrington v Wigan - a Wembley occasion 34 years in the making
WARRINGTON versus Wigan in the Challenge Cup Final – a game 34 years in the making. Only once has this ever happened and while the result did not go their way, the 1990 final is one that will be remembered by any Wire player and fan involved.
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Handmade window display in charity shop celebrates D-Day 80th anniversary
A WINDOW display commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings has been created in a charity shop window in Warrington. Cat Rescue charity shop on Orford Lane created the display ahead of the landmark anniversary on Thursday, June 6.
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Lib Dem Warrington South candidate launches campaign
THE Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Warrington South has launched his campaign. Cllr Graham Gowland will stand for the party in the constituency in the General Election on July 4. He has served the town for eight years as a parish
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Times Radio election bus arrives in Warrington
THE Times Radio election bus arrived in Warrington today, Wednesday. Broadcasting live from a studio within the giant branded tour bus, Times Radio is travelling across the country to listen to the voices of local communities and highlight the
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New boss announced at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals
A NEW boss has been announced at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals (WHH). Following a rigorous and competitive recruitment process, Nikhil Khashu, who has lived in the town for 20 years, has been appointed chief executive. Nik will replace
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Heartless thieves steal copper piping and tools during primary school burglary
A PRIMARY school has been targeted by heartless criminals. Sometime between 4pm on Thursday, May 30, and 7.30am on Friday, May 31, thieves broke into a storage container at Broomfields Junior School in Appleton. Tools and copper piping were
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Motorbike stolen from Great Sankey home by masked thieves discovered 6 miles away
A MOTORBIKE that was stolen off the drive of a home in Great Sankey was discovered in a bush six miles away. CCTV footage from the home on Barrow Hall Lane showed three men wearing balaclavas, stealing a red Honda MSX Motorcycle from the drive
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D-DAY commemorations set to take place at event in Warrington
D-DAY commemorations are set to take place with a special event in Penketh this week. Residents are invited to join together at St Joseph’s Parish Centre to remember the historic Normandy landings on June 6 in 1944. This Thursday will mark
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Retired horse racing fanatic taken back to the race course for first time in 60 years
MORE than 60 years on, a horse racing enthusiast has returned to the racecourse to hear the thunder of hoofs once again. Retired resident at Belong Warrington, Phil Warburton, was able to spend the day at Haydock Park Racecourse and sit shoulder
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Warrington Town's 2024-25 season tickets on sale now - full details
SEASON tickets for Warrington Town’s 2024-25 campaign are now on sale. And after record-breaking sales and a rapid increase in crowds last season, the club are hoping to continue on the upward trajectory as they prepare to welcome supporters back
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Kick-off time change for Challenge Cup Final as part of Burrow tributes
SATURDAY’S Challenge Cup Final will kick off slightly later than planned as part of rugby league’s tributes to Rob Burrow. To honour the former Leeds Rhinos number seven, who passed away aged 41 on Sunday following a brave battle with motor neurone
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Long delays on M56 Eastbound as police called to overturned vehicle
A VEHICLE has overturned after a collision on the M56 Eastbound, leading to three miles of traffic and long delays. The incident, which is believed to have taken place at around 1.20pm this afternoon, Wednesday, has left traffic at a stand still
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Rare Royal Mint coins as 50p sells for more than 300 times face value
Brits are being urged to check their change for a rare circulated 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value on eBay this week. Just 210,000 copies of the Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin entered circulation when it was released
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Drivers warned of 'big no no's' that could invalidate their no claims discount
Drivers have been warned they could be invalidating their no claims protection without realising it. Experts have issued a warning to motorists about the “big no no’s” that could break their no claims protection and eradicate any discount they’
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The huge Wembley responsbility Josh Thewlis is keen to embrace
AS Warrington Wolves’ likely goal-kicker, Josh Thewlis knows his role in Saturday's Challenge Cup Final could be a key one. And for someone who had barely kicked in front of more than a handful of people before this year, doing so with tens of
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Large police presence spotted in Stockton Heath following disturbance reports
A POLICE presence was spotted in Stockton Heath last night, Tuesday. Officers were called to the village at around 5.20pm following reports of a disturbance on London Road. A caller reported that an unknown man had been seen intoxicated and
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First stage of multi-million pound business space refurbishment is complete
BIRCHWOOD Park has announced the completion of the first stage of a multi-million pound refurbishment as part of its sustainability strategy. The refurbishment of Chadwick House, which is considered one of the most iconic buildings in the business
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Suspect named as police seize plants worth £450,000 in raid on cannabis farm
POLICE have named a suspect charged following a raid on a large cannabis farm. Officers from Cheshire Police carried out the raid at an address on Ludlow Close in Padgate yesterday morning, Tuesday. Having executed the warrant, officers recovered
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Drug driving suspect arrested after crashing into bush
A SUSPECTED drug driver has been arrested after crashing into a bush. Police have arrested a 33-year-old man from Warrington after the grey Audi A6 he was driving came off the roundabout near Daresbury Park. The car ended up submerged in a
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Off-duty policeman who took down armed would-be robbers in bravery award recognition
A POLICEMAN who tackled a pair of would-be robbers when off duty has been nominated for a National Police Bravery Award. PC Aaron Jackson single handedly took down a pair of attempted muggers on Liverpool Road on his way home from work at Northwich
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Makers Market with more than 50 stalls to take place in Time Square this weekend
A MAKERS Market featuring handmade crafts, food and dog treats from small businesses will take place this weekend. A variety of treats will be available in Time Square on Sunday, June 9 showcasing the impressive work of small businesses from Warrington
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Building work begins on ‘top-to-bottom transformation’ of town’s M&S store
WORK to upgrade Warrington’s Marks and Spencer store has now started. The well-known retailer has confirmed news that construction is underway at the shop based at Gemini Retail Park. M&S says the work is part of a ‘top-to-bottom transformation
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Urgent appeal to find missing 15-year-old with links to Warrington
AN appeal has been launched to help find missing 15-year-old Jayden Eccleston with links to Warrington. Jayden, who is from Llanrwst in north Wales, was last seen at around 8pm on Monday near Francis Street in St Helens. Officers have carried
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Split family loyalties for the Wiganer at the heart of Wire's Wembley bid
WHATEVER happens at Wembley, there will be mixed feelings for the family of one of Warrington Wolves’ key players. Hooker Sam Powell has been a big part of Sam Burgess’ side since his off-season arrival from Wigan Warriors – his hometown club with
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Chicanes ruled out to calm speeding vehicles on ‘accident waiting to happen’ road
A MEASURE proposed to help calm speed on a road described as an ‘accident waiting to happen’ has been ruled out. Last summer, Warrington Borough Council launched a consultation asking residents if they would like chicanes installed on Gainsborough
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Plans to demolish 18th century farmhouse and build six homes are thrown out
PLANS to demolish a historic farmhouse and build homes in its place – sparking fury from neighbours – have been thrown out Callands residents lodged strong opposition to proposals to dismantle the seven-bedroom 51 Willoughby Close, which dates
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Gymnast feels ‘lucky to survive’ after life-threatening allergic reaction on flight
A CHAMPION gymnast from Warrington suffered a life-threatening allergic reaction while onboard a plane from France – despite warning cabin crew repeatedly of her nut allergy. Natasha Coates, 29, who is the number one female disability gymnast in
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Paedophile who took pictures of naked children stored 1 million images over 15 years
A PAEDOPHILE who took pictures of naked children had been downloading disgusting images for more than 15 years. More than one million sick child sex abuse pictures and videos were found on devices belonging to Michael Swann following a police raid