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Everything Sam Burgess said after watching Wire lose to Red Devils
SAM Burgess was keen to allay concerns surrounding his Warrington Wolves side after they suffered a third straight defeat in all competitions. Last week's Challenge Cup Final defeat was followed up by another flat showing on their return to Super
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Burgess on Williams and Thewlis injuries as key pair miss Salford defeat
SAM Burgess is hopeful George Williams and Josh Thewlis' absences from the Warrington Wolves side will not stretch beyond this week. Half-back Williams and winger Thewlis were surprise absences from the Wire side that faced Salford Red Devils in
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The 5 incredible Warrington residents named in the King's Birthday Honours
FIVE incredible Warrington residents have been named in the King’s Birthday Honours. The list was released today, with famous faces such as Post Officer Campaigner Alan Bates, former prime minister Gordon Brown, and artist Tracey Emin on the list
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Dads who raised £1.4 million for Warrington charity in memory of daughters made MBEs
THREE dads who have raised more than £1 million for a Warrington charity in memory of their daughters have each received honours from the King. Andy Airey, Mike Palmer and Tim Owen started Three Dads Walking in memory of their daughters who took
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WIRE SOCIAL: Fans react in anger to Salford defeat
WARRINGTON Wolves fans have reacted angrily to their side's defeat to Salford Red Devils on Friday evening. The Wire showed signs that their Wembley hangover has not yet shifted having fallen 19-0 down in the first half and despite a comeback of
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Police confirm missing 83-year-old woman found safe and well
POLICE have confirmed a missing 83-year-old woman has been found safe and well. Earlier this evening, officers revealed they were becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Hilary Dempsey who was last spoken to at 10.15am today, Friday,
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Wire 14 Salford 25 - story of the game and post-match reaction
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Wembley hangover continued as they slipped to a third defeat in a row in all competitions. A nightmare first half saw the damage done, with visitors Salford Red Devils moving into a 19-0 lead at a shellshocked Halliwell Jones
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Wire's home defeat to Salford as it happened
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Concerning Wire team news as Williams is OUT of Salford clash
THERE is no George Williams in the Warrington Wolves team to face Salford Red Devils tonight. The half-back is a surprise absentee from Sam Burgess’ line-up that will look to bounce back from their Challenge Cup Final loss last weekend, with the
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Work begins on refurbishment of building on major road to create new digital hub
WORK has now started to refurbish a building along one of Warrington’s busiest roads as part of plans to create a new digital hub. Wire Regeneration, a joint venture between Warrington Borough Council and Langtree, has confirmed that work has commenced
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More than 700 permanent price cuts on offer at Warrington store after takeover
PRICES have been cut on more than 700 products at a Warrington store following a takeover. Poundstretcher, located near Warrington Bank Quay railway station on Parker Street, has recently been taken over and has new owners. Fortress Investment
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The world of Jurassic Park comes to life with life-sized dinosaurs in new exhibition
IF you are a Jurassic Park fan, or your child has an obsession with dinosaurs, or even better you tick both these boxes, you will not want to miss out on this new event. Jurassic World: The Exhibition is coming to the Trafford Centre, with monstrous
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Family share heartbreaking tribute to beloved man after fatal crash
THE family of a man who was killed in a tragic car crash has been "overwhelmed with the shower of love" people have shown them. At around 10.30pm on Monday, June 10, a white Ford Kuga travelling along Southworth Road in Newton-le-Willows left the
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EasyJet announces five new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport
EASYJET has announced five new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The airport is just down the road from Warrington and is a popular choice for jetsetters, with most residents choosing to fly from here or Manchester Airport. And now
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Plans for Fearnhead children’s care home recommended for approval
PLANS for a new residential children’s care home in Fearnhead are being recommended for approval. An application proposing the change of use of number 1 St Bridget’s Close, from a dwelling to a residential children’s care home, will come before
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Latchford children’s care home plans cause ‘stress and anxiety’
PLANS for a residential children’s care home in Latchford that have caused ‘stress and anxiety’ are being recommended for approval. An application proposing the change of use of number 2 Waterfront Drive, from a dwelling to a two-bed residential
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Letter: Why National Service plan is a con and can never work
If anyone feels like Mr Bebbington that national service is the answer to anti-social behaviour and youth problems then I think you’re fooling yourselves, remember the Cray twins, they were drafted and didn’t exactly turn out reformed. I would
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Letter: Full picture on water ways is complicated
I WOULD like to respond to the letter from your reader, David Cowan of Orford: Letters: Important for water firms to own up about environmental damage (May, 30). Mr Cowan clearly feels very strongly about the health of our region’s waterways and
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Letter: Will chickens be coming home to roost
Home to roost Well, this is truly remarkable Andy Carter is standing as Tory candidate for Warrington South after all. Who would have thought it? You only have to go back to May last year when Mr Carter was saying so long, farewell and adieu
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Large police presence called after crash on town centre road
POLICE and an ambulance were called to a crash in Warrington town centre this lunchtime, Friday. The incident happened on the blue bridge close to Brian Bevan Island heading to Centre Park. Three police cars and an ambulance were reported at
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Woman charged with causing motorcyclist’s broken leg by careless driving in crash
A WOMAN has been named by the courts after being charged with causing serious injury to another road user by careless driving. The charge follows an incident on Station Road in Station Road in Latchford in March. At around 3.55pm on Wednesday
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Warrington-based environmental programme celebrates 10 years of success
A WARRINGTON-based charity that has grown from strength to strength is celebrating its 10-year milestone. Green Angels, a Land Trust’s free environmental training programme, has hit a very significant milestone of ten years since first launching
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Memorial held and gravestone repaired after murder of woman almost 50 years ago
A MEMORIAL service has been held in Warrington in tribute to a woman murdered almost 50 years ago. Eve Stratford, aged just 22 and a model who worked at London’s Playboy Club, was found dead in east London on March 18, 1975, with her throat cut
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Helicopter and police dogs called out to search for man in Stockton Heath
A POLICE helicopter was above Stockton Heath last night to search for a man. At 10.35pm yesterday, Thursday, officers were called to Leonard Street. This was following reports of a man smashing a window with a spade. Assisted by a police
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The road closures in place in the town centre this Sunday for Krazy Races
A NUMBER of road closures will be in place in the town centre this Sunday. This is allow for Krazy Races to take place. Thousands of spectators are expected to flock to the town centre for the event. They will be cheering on crazy, whacky
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Phone campaign launched by Birchwood head teacher sees 250 families sign up so far
A MOBILE phone campaign set up by the head teacher of a Birchwood school will be holding parent and carer events to discuss the dangers of smartphones and social media. Emma Mills, head teacher of Birchwood Community High School, launched the campaign
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First look inside brand-new town centre cycling hub opening tomorrow
A NEW cycle hub that aims to encourage people to use bicycles and improve their wellbeing and the environment will host its grand opening this weekend. The Warrington Cycle Hub, which forms part of Warrington’s sustainable transport programme,
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Luke Littler is back in action tonight - when and how to watch
HE has been enjoying a well-earned break but tonight, Luke Littler is back in competitive action. Warrington’s teenage sensation is back in Europe after a fortnight in America and gets his latest World Series of Darts tournament underway this evening
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Police condemn ‘ignorance’ of reveller who tried to smuggle MDMA into Creamfields
THE ‘ignorance’ of a reveller who tried to smuggle class A drugs into Creamfields has been slammed by police. George Chapman has been jailed by the courts after he attempted to enter the music festival in Daresbury in August 2022. Chester Crown
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The rare banknote expected to fetch £20,000 at auction this month
An extremely rare banknote is going under the hammer later this month and is expected to fetch more than £20,000. The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855 and is one of the key lots in an auction
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Snoutwood and Tomlins team up to create “culinary masterpiece”
TWO local businesses have teamed up to create a “culinary masterpiece” that is available for just one day – while stocks last. Snoutwood Trotters and Tomlins Bakehouse have announced a delicious collaboration between the two popular businesses
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Warrington town centre pub's eye catching mural in support of England in the Euros
ONE central Warrington pub is lining up to back England in the upcoming Euros with an eye-catching mural. Bridges pub, based on Bridge Street in town centre, has devoted its front windows to a patriotic display in preparation for England’s opening
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We're looking for the best fitness or gym instructor in Warrington
WHETHER it’s yoga or pilates, body pump or spin, Zumba or Clubbercise, there is something for everyone when it comes to fitness. But which fitness or gym instructor in Warrington is the best? Who has what it takes to keep you going back to
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GAME DAY: Everything you need to know about Wire vs Salford
IT is the game day Warrington Wolves probably wished had come sooner. With a Challenge Cup Final defeat to get out of their system, it is back to the bread and butter of Super League for The Wire as they bid to shake off their Wembley woes.
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Judge slams police as paedophile walks free due to inexplicable 17-month delay
THE dilly-dallying of police has been slammed by a top judge after a paedophile walked free due to an inexplicable delay. Riccardo Gargiulo, of Orford, has been given a THIRD chance, having been spared jail twice before – including after he was
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Inquest into the tragic death of dad-of-two in Turkey formally opened
THE inquest into the death of beloved Orford dad who died in Turkey has been officially opened at Cheshire Coroner’s Court. Wesley Atherton, 36, sustained brain injuries after a road traffic collision in Ortaca while quad biking just days into
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Warrington man cleared of raping woman in London park after charge dropped
A WARRINGTON man accused of raping a woman in a park in London has been cleared of wrongdoing. Wesley Roden, of Museum Street in Warrington town centre, stood trial at Southwark Crown Court in February last year on a charge of rape, having pleaded