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Share your Father’s Day messages to dads who have sadly passed away
WHEN you’ve lost a loved one, birthdays, Christmas and other special events can be a difficult time. Next Sunday, June 16 is Father's Day – the day we thank all the important male figures in our lives, whether it’s dads, grandads, uncles or family
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'Gutted' Walker says Wembley was not Wire Way but explains team will learn
DANNY Walker says it was a ‘bad day at the office’ and not a ‘Wire’ performance as they lost the Challenge Cup Final. Orford-born Walker said he and his team mates were ‘gutted’ to lose 18-8 to their derby rivals. And he said a completion rate
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The enormous Warrington fire which saw hundreds evacuated
THIS week in Looking Back we travel back 40 years to a huge fire in Warrington. The blaze at the old Laportes factory off Chester Road in 1984 was the second within a couple of years. The fire started in the oxidization plant. Fears were
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A Free Father’s Day Experience at Knowsley Safari
KNOWSLEY Safari has Father’s Day wrapped up this year with a ‘dads go free’ day out on Father’s Day weekend (Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June). Dads can get in free to enjoy a wild day out with the kids, but if he’d prefer the day to himself,
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Newton-le-Willows dance classes boost confidence, creativity and mental health
ANNIE Keating loved performing as a child. It gave her confidence and unearthed a passion for the arts that she wants to pass onto the next generation of performers. Here, in our latest Business of the Week feature, Annie tells us how she started
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Family fun day with bbq, market stalls, music and more to be hosted by charity
A WARRINGTON charity is hosting a fun day so it can continue to provide support and care for its furry friends. The event is organised by the self-funded RSPCA Warrington, Halton and St Helens branch. As well as aiming to raise funds, the day
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Man dies close to Tesco store after being found in early hours
MERSEYSIDE Police has confirmed that a man died this morning close to the Tesco Express store at Windle Island in St Helens. An eyewitness described seeing a number of police vehicles and officers near the store this morning. A spokesperson
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Las Vegas themed casino night with line-up of tribute acts to raise money for charity
A LAS Vegas themed fundraiser and casino night will be taking place in Latchford next month to help raise money for a variety of mental health charities. The fundraiser, which has been organised by Gary Hornsby and Tom Taylor, will be raising money
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'We know we can beat Wigan if we play our A game,' says Currie
WARRINGTON can beat Wigan if they play their A game. That is the view of Ben Currie. The Wire veteran started at loose forward on Saturday in the Challenge Cup Final but finished in the second row following the injury to Aussie Lachlan Fitzgibbon
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Warrington Pride celebrations fill the town centre as hundreds attend
IT wasn’t just sports that took over the town over the weekend, as Warrington Pride returned for its annual celebration once again. Hundreds gathered in Time Square yesterday, Saturday, with banners, flags and streamers shortly before the parade
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I'll look back on Wembley with pride but it stinks to lose
A ‘GUTTED’ Joe Bullock says a second loser’s medal makes him ever more determined to lift a trophy for Warrington. The big prop won his battle to be picked for Wire’s clash with derby rivals Wigan at Wembley. He was given the nod by coach Sam
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Little-known car parking loophole that could help you avoid a hefty fine
Little-known loopholes could save drivers in England from having to fork out on hefty parking ticket fines in car parks. Research from the RAC Foundation, nearly 2 million motorists were fined in the first quarter of the last financial year, costing
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I’m a hay fever sufferer and these are 5 things I do to survive summer
The sun is out, the temperatures are rising, and we’re spending more time outdoors. For most, that will mean more trips to the beach, the park or the beer garden to take in the lovely green grass and blue skies. But for 49% of the UK population
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Pictures from the nail-biting Tour of Britain Women's race in Warrington
THE TOUR of Britain arrived in Warrington yesterday, Saturday, for the third leg of the race, as hundreds of residents flocked to the streets to catch a glimpse. Lorena Wiebes clinched victory of the third leg of the race after a dramatic sprint
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Wire fans outnumber Wigan supporters in bumper Challenge Cup crowd
WOLVES chairman Stuart Middleton says reaching the Challenge Cup Final shows the club is heading in the right direction. Despite a disappointing Wembley defeat to derby rivals Wigan, Orford-born Middleton says the run to the final shows the Sam
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New wellbeing event raising money for children’s charity to take place in Lymm
A NEW wellbeing event is set to be held in Lymm later this month to help raise money for a children’s charity. ZenAM, which will be held at The Tipi on Higher Lane in Lymm, will begin with an hour of yoga, followed by a further half an hour crystal
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Therapy dog pays special visit to care home in Warrington
A THERAPY dog paid a special visit to a care home in Stockton Heath. Arlington House, on Ackers Road, recently welcomed Lupin the dog to the site. It comes after the home was approached by Pets as Therapy, a charity that ensures that everyone
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Resident spots seal in the River Mersey after keeping an eye out for 7 months
A SEAL was spotted in the River Mersey by a resident who had been keeping an eye out for one for seven months. Adrianna Czachor, 27, moved into her flat near Bank Quay that overlooks the river in December last year with her partner, Matt. When
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Body found in search for Dr Michael Mosley on Greek island, officials say
A body has been found in the search for Dr Michael Mosley, who went missing on the Greek island of Symi, its deputy mayor has said. It appears the body was found in a cave on Symi, a police official said earlier, according to Sky News. Volunteers
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'Emotional' Vaughan says time is running out after Wembley heartbreak
AN emotional Paul Vaughan says ‘time is running out’ after tasting a bitter Challenge Cup final defeat. The 33-year-old has been an exceptional performer for Warrington since his move from Australia last year. And he had family members in the
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Send us your Father’s Day messages – what makes your dad so special?
WHAT makes your dad special? What puts him head and shoulders above the rest? This year, Father's Day is on Sunday, June 16 – the day we thank the important male figures in our lives, whether it’s dads, uncles, brothers or family friends.
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Mum unable to bathe newborn baby in month-long battle to fix broken boiler
A MUM-of-three was not able to bathe her week-old newborn baby after a housing company failed to fix her broken boiler, leaving her with no heating or hot water. The 38-year-old, who wishes to remain anonymous, first started experiencing issues
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It's all black and white for these 14 fabulous photos in Warrington
BLACK and white was the theme for this week's Warrington Guardian Camera Club and there were some fantastic ones. J Costa was at Central Station, Michal Tomašik was at Fiddler's Ferry and Tony Crawford was in Orford Park. The Camera Club is
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The M56 closures you need to know ahead of resurfacing starting tomorrow
MOTORISTS are being warned of disruption from a project to resurface one of the busiest sections of the M56. National Highways is resurfacing sections of worn carriageway around Manchester Airport starting tomorrow, Monday. This will be on
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Man died at Warrington Hospital after having teeth extracted
AN inquest has opened into the death of a man who died at Warrington Hospital, days after having teeth taken out. Grzegorz Jaworek, of Marsh House Lane, Warrington, died on May 21, this year. The 39-year-old had dental surgery earlier in the
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Culcheth Indian restaurant needs ‘major’ improvement after 1-star hygiene rating
AN Indian restaurant and takeaway in Culcheth has been hit with a one-star food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency after a recent inspection. Indi Ayan, which is on Common Lane, was visited by inspectors on Thursday, May 2 who found that
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Drink-driver almost three times the limit is sentenced after crashing into van
A DRINK-driver who crashed into another vehicle has been sentenced by the courts. Paul Brookman got behind the wheel of a car while almost three times the legal drink-drive limit. The 47-year-old was then involved in an accident. He was
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The death notices and funeral announcements in this week's Warrington Guardian
LOVING family and friends published nine 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 as
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Teenager, 14, inspired by Luke Littler opens his own darts shop
A 14-YEAR-OLD has opened his own darts shop. Upstart Darts opened for business in Middlewich this month, with Ellesmere College pupil Raymond Leese at the helm. It was the meteoric rise of Premier League champion, Luke Littler, that inspired