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Wembley loss was our worst performance of season says Drinkwater
WIRE half back Josh Drinkwater says the Wembley defeat to Wigan was the worst performance of the season to date. Wolves came into the game on a the back of a series of impressive results, beating Saints in the quarter finals before dismantling
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Post-Wembley talking points as the big stage proves too big for Wire
AN afternoon that promised so much for Warrington Wolves ended in Wembley heartache. Wigan Warriors left with the Challenge Cup as they capitalised on a very bad day at the office from their neighbours to lift the trophy. Here's our Wire reporter
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Wire beaten in Challenge Cup Final - story of the game and reaction
WARRINGTON Wolves’ bid for a 10th Challenge Cup triumph ended in Wembley heartbreak. Sam Burgess’ side were beaten by neighbours Wigan Warriors after producing an error-strewn, erratic display on the big stage. It was a game that caught fire
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Everything Sam Burgess said after Wire's Challenge Cup Final loss
SAM Burgess admitted he was "deflated" after watching his Warrington Wolves side lose in the Challenge Cup Final. However, he insists he is determined to ensure his players learn from the experience and improve because of it having lost to Wigan
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Alcohol licences submitted for five premises – including new town centre bars
A NUMBER of premises in Warrington are seeking licences to sell alcohol. Among them are a number of new bars that are set to open in the town centre, and ones featuring live music. To sell alcohol, businesses must apply for a licence from Warrington
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Huge changes underway at M&S Gemini as builders begin large upgrade plans
BIG changes are underway at Marks and Spencer in Warrington. Builders are on site as work begins on a ‘top-to-bottom transformation’ to enhance the shopping experience of customers. M&S has warned customers of some disruption at its Gemini
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WIRE SOCIAL: How fans have reacted to Wembley defeat
WARRINGTON Wolves supporters have been reacting to their Challenge Cup Final defeat on social media. The Wire were beaten by neighbours Wigan Warriors at Wembley as their bid for a 10th Challenge Cup triumph ended in heartbreak. Here is how
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Generous donation given to Warrington school following midnight burglary
A WARRINGTON primary school that was burgled in the night, has received a generous donation to help restore the items that were stolen. In the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, January 10, an offender broke into Westbrook Old Hall Primary
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Huge 7 bedroom home which is a 'true gem in the area' is for sale in Warrington
A HUGE seven-bedroom period property that is a ‘true gem’ is for sale in Warrington. The detached home, which has a ‘luxurious modern touch and a plethora of period features’, boasts nearly 4,000 sq ft in total. It sits in a ‘prime location
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Homeowners warned over 'unsightly problem' that may devalue their home by £50k
A team of experts has estimated that black mould could significantly devalue the price of your home by as much as £50k. A mould, a type of fungus that thrives in dark and damp environments, is not only horrible to look at but can be harmful to
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Touching floral tributes left to Rob Burrow at Challenge Cup Final
HUNDREDS of touching tributes have been left to rugby league legend Rob Burrow at Wembley. Saturday's showpiece is serving as a tribute to the life of Leeds titan Rob Burrow, who died last Sunday after a valiant four-and-a-half-year fight against
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Review: Knowsley Safari welcomes the return of its seaside carnival
SUMMER was in full swing at Knowlsey Safari as it welcomed the return of its annual Seaside Carnival event. Incorporating all the best elements of a British summer at the seaside, the park's foot-safari was overtaken with deck chairs, fair games
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Wire's Wembley loss to Wigan as it happened
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GALLERY: Wire fans descend on Wembley for Challenge Cup Final
THOUSANDS of Warrington Wolves fans have arrived in London to cheer their side on in today's Challenge Cup Final. The Wire are at Wembley for the first time in five years as they take on neighbours Wigan Warriors this afternoon. Here are the
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Motorway crash delays Wire fans getting to Wembley
SOME Warrington Wolves fans have been met with delays getting to the Challenge Cup Final this afternoon, Saturday. The M40 was closed near Oxford around 11am following a multi-vehicle crash. All three lanes were closed southbound leaving traffic
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Brave housebuilders to take on 11,000ft skydive for children’s hospice
A GROUP of brave housebuilders will be taking on an 11,000ft skydive to raise money for a children’s hospice. A team of five from David Wilson Homes North West, which is based in Birchwood Park, will be taking on the challenge in aid of Claire
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Man finally finds his forever home near Warrington after moving house 15 times
A MAN has finally found his ‘forever home’ in Runcorn after moving houses 15 times in his life. With the average Brit moving only eight times throughout their life, Alistair has bucked the trend, living in various homes across the UK since buying
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As it happened as Warrington hosted stage of cycling's Tour of Britain Women
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Penketh coffee shop has the perfect recipe for awards success
THREE awards in three years – CJ’s Coffee House clearly has the recipe for success. The Warrington Road café – which is rumoured to be the smallest in the town – serves Warrington’s best breakfasts and is the perfect place to start your day.
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GAME DAY: All of our Challenge Cup Final build-up in one place
IT’S finally here… For Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors, the day of destiny has arrived as they prepare to face off at Wembley Stadium for the right to lift the Challenge Cup. Tens of thousands of supporters are set to pack the trains and
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Plans for caravan storage at rural site submitted
A RETROSPECTIVE planning application to use land at a rural site for caravan storage has been submitted. The plans have been drawn up for the use of land to the west of Willow Park Equestrian and Fishing Centre, at Warrington Road, in Bold Heath
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Meet the former soldier on a volunteering mission to clean and tidy 350 war graves
MEET the former soldier turned gas engineer who looks after nearly 350 graves of soldiers who died in the First and Second World Wars. Andy Floyd hopes that the D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations may lead to others coming forward to do the same
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Trio all made redundant from job start up new business finding 'gap in market'
THREE inspiring entrepreneurs who were all made redundant from their jobs have started their own business after finding a unique gap in the market. Dave Nichol, from Great Sankey, Matt Butters, from Northwich and Mike Sedman, from Widnes, have
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Careless driver who caused serious injury in crash is spared immediate prison
A CARELESS driver who seriously injured another road user has been sentenced by the courts. Thomas Cashman has been punished for his actions behind the wheel, but magistrates opted against making his prison sentence immediate. The 24-year-old