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A real test of Wire's mentality and fortitude? Pre-Salford talking points
CAN Warrington Wolves put their Wembley disappointment behind them? They will certainly aim to do just that as they return to Super League action against Salford Red Devils tomorrow night. Memories of the Challenge Cup Final loss to Wigan Warriors
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Labour Warrington North candidate pledges to ‘fight’ for new hospital
LABOUR’S Charlotte Nichols launched her re-election campaign to be MP for Warrington North outside Orford Jubilee Hub in Orford Park. Surrounded by local supporters on Friday, Ms Nichols welcomed the opportunity to ‘finally remove the tired and
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Long delays on M56 in Warrington after rush hour crash
THERE are long delays on the M56 in Warrington this evening, Wednesday, after a crash. Queues are being reported close to junction 9 at Lymm following a collision around 5pm. Two lanes are closed with queueing traffic due to the accident on
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Police investigating fatal crash seeking to trace occupants of two cars
POLICE are seeking to trace the occupants of two cars who may be able to help their investigation into a fatal car crash. Detectives from the force's Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing to trace the occupants of two vehicles
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New charity to help children who are victims of abuse through use of therapy dogs
A NEW charity is aiming to help children who have experienced abuse, trauma, or bereavement through the use of therapy animals. Hopes Heart charity has been launched by three members of its sister charity Hope’s Therapy Dogs and has a goal to provide
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Documentary airs into fatal Lymm crash and double life of Premier League footballer
A DOCUMENTARY into the devastating death of a former Premier league footballer who died in a head-on crash in Lymm has aired on Netflix. In the new hour-long episode, the wife of the former Aston Villa and Bolton star, Jlloyd Samuel, details the
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Everything you need to know about the Krazy Races event in Warrington this weekend
A POPULAR Krazy Races event is coming to Warrington this weekend. Thousands of spectators are set to gather in the town centre to cheer on crazy, wacky, and outrageous soapbox downhill racers at Warrington Krazy Races. The teams, of which there
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Warrington café to host live performance of podcast to mark birthday
A PODCAST host will celebrate his 40th birthday with a special live performance in a gaming café in Warrington next month. Mike Bell founded the Attack of the 50ft Nerds podcast with Amara Wears in 2012 after the pair met at a comedy night in Manchester
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Pulsating production starring comedy legend by ambitious Warrington theatre firm
NOW this is what I call pressure cooker Shakespeare . . . or should that be Deep Fryer? It is certainly a tasty (two hour and 45 minutes and a bit more) cooking time in this riotous co- production between Shakespeare North and the adventurous and
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Priestley students on set of hit Netflix show 'You' as filming began for new series
PRIESTLEY students were lucky enough to see filming begin on set of the newest season of hit Netflix series ‘You’. During an exciting trip to the Big Apple, the media students were taken to film sets to explore where some of the most iconic past
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Emergency services rush to crash site after car and truck collide
A COLLISION between a truck and a car was reported in Earlestown this morning. Residents reported witnessing a heavy emergency service presence around St John Street in Earlestown, including police and the fire service. Police have confirmed
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Take That are in Manchester with a tour that fans will Never Forget
TAKE That’s current tour is certainly one that fans will Never Forget. After a little Patience due to arena delays, the three-piece band arrived at Manchester's Co-op Live last night, Tuesday, in its This Life tour. Gary Barlow said how they
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Cheshire-based BTP officer who took patrol car to dogging site sacked
A Cheshire-based British Transport Police (BTP) officer who attended a known dogging site in a patrol car with no policing purpose has been sacked. Police Constable Tony Hughes was dismissed without notice following a public misconduct hearing
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Two debuts possible for Salford as Rowley names his 21 to face Wire
THE Salford Red Devils side that faces Warrington Wolves on Friday could feature two club debutants. Head coach Paul Rowley has been able to name Australian forward Loghan Lewis in his 21-man squad for the trip to The Halliwell Jones Stadium after
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Fitzgibbon and Crowther injury updates as replacements are confirmed
SAM Burgess has given an update on injuries suffered by forwards Lachlan Fitzgibbon and Jordy Crowther. Both players withdrew in-game during Saturday’s Challenge Cup Final defeat to Wigan Warriors and now, they are expected to miss “a couple of
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WATCH: Vintage rail carriage leaves chippy for final time after dream departs
A VINTAGE railway carriage has left a Warrington chippy for the final time after its owners called time on their dream. As reported on Monday, Plaice Station, based at Padgate railway station, has been trying for a number of years to secure the
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Man and five-month pregnant girlfriend 'stranded' in Turkey after FOUR flight delays
A MAN and his five-month pregnant girlfriend have been ‘stranded’ in Turkey after their flight was cancelled and delayed four times. After a seven-day trip to Marmaris, Adam Bellis and Teegan Bourke were due to fly home with EasyJet at midnight
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The three Warrington Wolves youngsters named in the England Academy squad
THREE Warrington Wolves players are set to represent their country on home soil next month. The England Academy squad that will face France under 19s at The Halliwell Jones Stadium features three Wire players, two of whom have made their Super
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Three teens aged as young as 14 arrested after worker assaulted at car park
THREE teenagers – two aged just 14 – have been arrested after a worker was assaulted at a town centre car park. Shortly before 5pm on Thursday, May 30, police were called to reports of an assault at Time Square Car Park. It was reported that
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Warrington students to compete in mock trial competition organised by magistrates
STUDENTS across Warrington will have the chance to take part in a mock trial to win an award for their school. Cheshire Magistrates in the Community is a dedicated team of magistrates who sit in courts across Cheshire and aim to educate the public
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Police renew appeal as search continues to find teen missing for more than a week
POLICE have renewed their appeal for members of the public to help in finding a missing teenager with Warrington links. Merseyside Police continues to appeal for help in finding 15-year-old Jayden Eccleston, who was last seen in St Helens.
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Flight over town of extremely rare Second World War bomber cancelled after tragedy
THE flight of a historic and extremely rare bomber over Warrington later this month has been cancelled following a tragedy. There are only two airworthy Lancaster Bombers remaining in the world – and residents would have been able to see one in
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Investigation launched after runaway trolley causes railway crash in Cheshire
A RUNAWAY trolley caused a railway crash. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has launched an investigation into a crash in Cheshire. At around 5am on May 26, a track trolley being used to transport equipment hurtled down a hill towards
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Family pay tribute to 'lovely' man who died in collision
THE family of the man who died after a car collided with a tree in Newton-le-Willows on Monday night have paid tribute to him. Jonathan Mennell, who died in the incident on Southworth Road, issued the following tribute: "As a family we are deeply
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SQUAD NEWS: The players Burgess will pick from to face Red Devils
THE players Sam Burgess will choose from for Warrington Wolves' return to Super League action have been confirmed. The Wire are looking to bounce back from their Challenge Cup Final defeat to Wigan Warriors when Salford Red Devils visit The Halliwell
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DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked
Pensioners have been warned the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is checking thousands of their bank statements following a huge rise in fraud. The DWP revealed that there were £520 million in Pension Credit overpayments paid out in the last
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The Wire players who could hit appearance milestones against Salford
TWO Warrington Wolves players are set to hit appearance milestones in Friday’s return to Super League action. Should they feature against Salford Red Devils at The Halliwell Jones Stadium, George Williams and Danny Walker would hit important markers
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6-mile long queues forming on M56 following a crash
SIX-mile long queues are forming on the M56 following a collision. One lane has been closed on the westbound side of the carriageway after a two-car crash took place this morning, Wednesday. Officers were called to the scene at around 8am following
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Just a few tickets left as Sting and Bryan Adams prepare to play Delamere Forest
FOREST Live is almost here. Preparations are well under way as Delamere Forest prepares to host some of the biggest names in music. Sting, Becky Hill, Nile Rodgers and Bryan Adams will all take to the stage at the natural amphitheatre.
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'Long-term' shelter resident now has full tummy thanks to specialised dog food appeal
A SUCCESSFUL appeal for specialised dog food from an animal shelter in Warrington has ensured a 'long-term resident' has a full tummy once again. Warrington Animal Welfare thanked the community for all the generous donations of 'Wolf' dog food,
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Cheshire Fire launch appeal after fire 'deliberately' started at commercial premises
CHESHIRE Fire Service has launched an appeal for information, following a deliberate fire started at a commercial premises in Warrington. Firefighters attended the scene of the blaze at around 9.30pm yesterday evening, Tuesday. The fire was
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The Lymm Golf Club team who claimed Cheshire title on home soil
THE boys team from Lymm Golf Club made full use of home advantage to be crowned the best in Cheshire. As a result, the trio of Haydn Wood, Joel Doubleday and Fraser Scott-Herron will now represent the county at the English Junior Team Championships
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Police give update after two arrested over early hours break-in
TWO men who were arrested in connection with a night-time burglary have been released on bail by police. 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
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Prolific shoplifter attacked granddad and pushed him onto the floor in Boots
A PROLIFIC shoplifter attacked a granddad and pushed him to the floor in Boots – a store which he was banned from. In his 45 years of working in retail, the victim said he had never experience anything like Jack McCarthy’s behaviour. McCarthy
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Cannabis farmer admits looking after £450,000 grow and abstracting electricity
A CANNABIS farmer has admitted tending to a grow with an estimated value of £450,000. The cannabis farm was rumbled when officers from Cheshire Police carried out the raid at an address on Ludlow Close in Padgate. A warrant was executed at
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Suspect cleared of arson attacking house after CPS drops charges against him
A MAN has been cleared of carrying out an arson attack on a house after charges against him were dropped. A large emergency service presence was reported outside a two-storey terraced house on Wilderspool Causeway at around 6.40am on Monday, February