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How high can a garden fence between neighbours be in the UK?
Garden fences are everywhere in the UK with homeowners using them as a way to mark property lines while providing privacy. However, a number of regulations exist across the UK to control how tall these can be, leaving many in the dark. If you've
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Changes to approved plans for warehouse at Omega West approved
PROPOSED changes to approved plans for a warehouse at Omega West to ‘future-proof’ the building have been given the green light. An application for a ‘non-material amendment’ to a previously approved application, involving design changes to unit
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Review: Why Pet Shop Boys’ Manchester gig will remain ‘Always On My Mind’
PET Shop Boys rolled into Manchester’s shiny brand-new Co-Op Live arena last night, Sunday. This was the latest stop on the synth-pop dance duo’s Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live worldwide tour – a compilation of their hit singles, which started
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Man who caused death of wife in collision sentenced
A Cheshire man found guilty of causing the death of his wife in a car crash through careless driving has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Paul Bark, 43, of The Crofts, Farndon, near Chester, was found guilty following a three-day trial
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42 per cent rated council’s Covid pandemic response as ‘good’ – survey
A SURVEY – in which 42 per cent of respondents rated the council’s overall response to the Covid pandemic as ‘good’ – is set to be discussed by councillors. At its meeting on Wednesday, the scrutiny committee is recommended to note the contents
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Former councillors set to be recognised for ‘exceptional service’
THREE former councillors are set to be recognised for their ‘exceptional service’. Former council leader Russ Bowden, former mayor Maureen Creaghan and former leader of the town’s Liberal Democrats Bob Barr are each set to be made an Honorary Alderman
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Father's Day 2024: Share your pictures of the day you became a dad
IT’S a day you’ll never forget and will always have a special place in your heart – the day you became a dad. This Sunday is Father's Day and we want you to share photographs of the day your baby was born and you became a father. Nothing can
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Inspiring 11-year-old rugby player tackles 53-mile challenge to buy new kit for team
AFTER only ever completing a five-mile bike ride, an ambitious young rugby player has taken on an outrageous 53-mile challenge to raise funds for a fresh kit for her team. Bethany Chadwick, 11, from Bewsey, set herself the challenge to cycle and
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Warrington recruitment firm funds 49 hours of specialist care at hospice
A WARRINGTON recruitment firm has raised enough money to fund 49 hours of specialist care at a hospice in memory of its beloved colleague. The team at leading HR recruitment specialists, Gi Group, took on a cycle-a-thon to fundraise for a charity
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DJ, 50, asked to play Glastonbury after quitting her job to chase her dream
A 50-year-old DJ from Appleton has been invited to play at Glastonbury Festival for the second time after quitting her job last year to pursue her dream. In the 1990’s, Sammy Dean used to go to Legends in Warrington and started buying vinyls after
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Children 'thrive' and are encouraged to 'aim high' at a school praised by Ofsted
CHILDREN are said to ‘thrive’ and their achievements, big or small, are celebrated at a primary school in Warrington. The pupils live up to the St Barnabas Primary School motto of ‘let their light shine’, according to an Ofsted inspector following
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Award-winning Warrington restaurant temporarily closed for refurbishment
AN award-winning Warrington restaurant is temporarily closed to allow for refurbishment works. Bombay 8, based on Gemini Retail Park, is closed until Thursday evening. This is to allow for ‘very important maintenance work and refurbishment’
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Fixture release date confirmed for Warrington Town's new season
WARRINGTON Town now know for certain when the fixtures for their latest National League North campaign will be revealed – and when the season will get underway. It was confirmed over the weekend that fixtures for the 2024-25 National League season
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Major power cuts hit two areas of Warrington this afternoon
MAJOR power cuts are affecting two areas of Warrington. Those living in the WA2 and WA5 postcode area have been hit with electricity blackouts this afternoon, Monday. The issue was first reported at around 2.16pm. Scottish Power, who cover
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A third summer signing confirmed by Warrington Rylands as pre-season nears
WARRINGTON Rylands have confirmed a third summer signing as new manager Mark Duffy moves to further bolster his attacking options. Forward Jake Burton is the latest player to move to Gorsey Lane, with the 22-year-old joining from National League
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DISCIPLINARY: The verdict is in on Dufty and Cooper's Wembley yellow cards
NEITHER Matt Dufty nor Mike Cooper will face further disciplinary action following their sin-binnings during Saturday’s Challenge Cup Final. The match at Wembley got off to an explosive start when after barely a minute of play, Wigan’s Warrington-born
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Gang makes off with motorbikes worth £2,400 in hacksaw burglary in early hours
A GANG of men made off with motorbikes worth £2,400 in a hacksaw burglary in the early hours of the morning. Between 2am and 3am on Wednesday, June 5, five unknown men entered the grounds of an address on Chapel Lane in Rixton by climbing an exterior
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Huge police presence sees man arrested after crashing into wall
A MAN has been arrested after crashing into a wall. Just before 10pm on Friday night, police were called to a one-vehicle crash on Lythgoes Lane near to Cockhedge Roundabout. On arrival, officers found a car had crashed into a wall. The
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Adorable dog found in ‘complete mess’ after being abandoned is looking for new home
THIS adorable dog is looking for a forever home after being cruelly abandoned. Gizmo, a nine-year-old Shih Tzu cross, was said to be in a ‘complete mess’ when he arrived at Warrington Animal Welfare. Staff at the animal shelter, off Slutchers
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Warning issued to anyone drinking out of a plastic bottle this summer
Anyone drinking from a plastic water bottle this summer has been warned of the "hidden health risks" of sipping it when it's warm. Summer and (hopefully) some sunshine are well and truly on their way. And as temperatures rise, it's important
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‘Legendary’ shoe store returns to town centre shopping centre a decade after closing
A ‘LEGENDARY’ shoe store has reopened in Warrington town centre – a decade after previously closing. Golden Square Shopping Centre has confirmed that Funky Dory is now open and trading again in the mall. It previously traded in the centre 10
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All the candidates voters in Lymm can choose from at General Election
FIVE candidates will battle it out in the general election in a bid to become the next MP for Tatton. For the first time, voters in Lymm will be having their say in Tatton rather than Warrington South due to a shake-up of the electoral boundaries
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Conservatives announce Warrington North candidate
THE Conservatives have announced their parliamentary candidate for Warrington North in the General Election on July 4. Yasmin Al-Atroshi says she is 'absolutely delighted' to have been selected as the party’s candidate. She said: “I’d like
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Free concert to celebrate African charity at beautiful Warrington church
THE music of a children’s choir from Uganda, is to ring out joyfully at St Oswald’s historic church, Winwick, on Sunday. The concert performance is celebrating the work of Watoto, a Christian charity, which provides love and care in East Africa
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Man, 60, arrested on suspicion of drug driving after Culcheth crash
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after police were called to a collision in Culcheth on Friday. At 10.34pm on Friday night, police were called following reports of a collision on Wigshaw Lane. There, officers found there
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Chippy ‘extremely saddened’ to give up train carriage diner after ‘absolute battle’
A NOVEL plan by a chippy to establish a dining area in a railway carriage has been scrapped after an ‘absolute battle’. Plaice Station, based at Padgate railway station, has been trying for a number of years to secure the relevant permissions for
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Beacon lit in Warrington to mark anniversary of D-Day
A BEACON was lit in Warrington to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. It was lit at the top of Hill Cliffe in Appleton and was part of an initiative across the nation to both mark the anniversary and to express gratitude to those who take part
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Two arrested after early hours break-in at club
TWO men have been arrested in connection with a break-in during the early hours. Officers were called to Newton RC Club on Patterson Street at around 3.25am on Monday, June 10, to reports of a break-in. Patrols attended and detained two men on
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Chocolate bars sold at Tesco recalled as customers issued 'do not eat' warning
Tesco customers have been warned not to eat multiple chocolate bars sold by the supermarket giant as they may be a “possible health risk”. The supermarket is recalling its Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars multipack, and its Tesco Dreamy
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Take a sneak peek behind the scenes at pub’s renovation ahead of reopening today
HERE’S a sneak peek behind the scenes of a pub’s renovation ahead of reopening today, Monday. Improvements have been made to Red Lion in Stockton Heath, with the pub having been closed for more than a week. The popular and historic pub says
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Drivers warned of delays after morning crash on motorway
MOTORISTS are warned of delays following an accident on the M62 this morning. There are reports of queueing traffic due to an earlier incident between the M62 Eastbound from junction 7 at Warrington Road, Rainhill Stoops to junction 8 at Burtonwood
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Firefighters tackle large blaze in ground floor flat in Bewsey
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a flat in Bewsey. Three fire crews were dispatched from Warrington, Penketh and Crewe attended the fire on Folly Lane at around 4.36pm yesterday, Sunday. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled
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THE FINAL WORD: Was Sam Burgess trying to warn us all along?
AFTER each of the exhilarating highs this season has brought, Sam Burgess has had pretty much the same message. “We’re not where we need to be yet, but we’re happy with how we’re going,” or words to that effect. Now, looking back at this most
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Pain of Wembley defeat can heal if lessons are learned says Chambers
WARRINGTON Wolve's young squad will move forward if they learn from the mistakes made in at Wembley. Gary Chambers, director of rugby at The Halliwell Jones Stadium, said the pain of losing a Challenge Cup Final will only be felt fully if they
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Man who denies grooming 13-year-old girl told judge he 'fell for her'
A MAN who denies attempted sexual communications with a child and attempting to meet a child after grooming told a judge that he 'fell for her' and only intended to ‘drop off birthday presents’ at her home. The alleged communications between Syed
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Serial offender with ‘flagrant disregard for others’ jailed for vehicle interference
A SERIAL offender is back behind bars after being told he has a ‘flagrant disregard for others’. Steven Jones has amassed a number of previous criminal convictions for offences of dishonesty. The 37-year-old is back in prison after he pleaded