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Police 'move on' large group of children from inside dangerous derelict building
POLICE officers ‘moved on’ a group of children from inside a derelict building in the town centre. It is believed that the large group of children, aged between 10 and 12, have been using the building regularly. Officers say this is a ‘huge
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Fantastic pictures as villagers welcome return of Thelwall Rose Queen
THELWALL Rose Queen returned to the village today, Saturday. In what is always a popular event, plenty of people lined the streets to watch the procession. And not even a bit of rain could dampen spirits. This year, Zara Whittaker-Ive’s
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12 of our favourite pictures as historic but unique event returns to Appleton Thorn
A HISTORIC village tradition returned to the streets of Appleton Thorn today, Saturday. Even the rain managed to hold off – just about – for Bawming the Thorn. Primary school pupils, pre-schoolers, Rainbows, and Brownies were among those taking
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Man arrested after allegedly abusing a family in Warrington town centre
A MAN has been arrested after allegedly abusing a family in the town centre. In a Facebook post last night, Friday, officers revealed they had arrested a man in Old Marketplace on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. They say this is after
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Police issue dispersal order in Lymm following anti-social behaviour issues
POLICE issued a dispersal order in Lymm last night, Friday. Officers say the decision was made following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. The order allows officers to remove individuals if necessary to prevent disorder. It
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There is no major problem with fly-tipping in Warrington, study finds
THERE are not any major problems with fly-tipping in Warrington, a study has found. It comes after research by Cartridge Save which has revealed the English cities and towns dumping the most rubbish illegally. The study looked at the total
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World-famous Warrington industry where life for workers was 'famously hard'
A WORLD-FAMOUS industry dominated Warrington for more than a century. And its name is still alive in Warrington today – decades after the factory closed. In 1874 Frederick Monks, the wire-drawer, opened Warrington's second major ironworks on
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Take a look inside 'picturesque retreat' nestled within Warrington countryside
TAKE a look inside this ‘picturesque retreat’ nestled within the countryside in Warrington. The property is known as ‘Oven Back Farm’ and is described as a place where rustic charm meets modern elegance. It is located on Winwick Lane in Croft
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Culcheth pupils make school 'proud' by reading extracts of books to the elderly
A SELECT group of pupils passionate about literature are making a Warrington school ‘proud’ as they regularly read extracts from their favourite books to elderly people within the community. Students from Culcheth High School joined the Silver
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Residents living on this WA postcode street have won the Postcode Lottery
RESIDENTS living on a certain street in the WA postcode area have had some good news. Those in the WA16 8DJ area, which covers Manor Crescent in Knutsford, have each won £1,000 if they were signed up the Postcode Lottery. The People’s Postcode
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Must speed cameras be visible? Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted
Speed cameras are effective measures to ensure road safety, but a lot of people seem to get confused about them. From the '10% rule' to the distance they can catch you, there are a lot of myths surrounding them. The UK government has been running
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Can I be fined for not recycling? Legalities around recycling bins to consider
There are rules around what can and can't be recycled in the UK, but can you be fined if you don't put the right items in the correct bin? From general and garden waste bins to recycling and food bins, it can sometimes be hard to keep track of
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Sky Sports pundits on where Wire went wrong against Salford
WARRINGTON Wolves looked “burdened by negativity” during their defeat to Salford Red Devils, Sky Sports pundit Barrie McDermott said. Six days after losing the Challenge Cup Final, The Wire were once again well below their best as they gave themselves
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Great Sankey teen fundraising £5,000 for trip to Kenya to ‘help others’
A TEENAGER from Great Sankey is hoping to raise £5,000 to be able to take part in an expedition to Kenya in order to ‘help others’. Jamie Leicester, 15, first heard about the trip through an email sent out by Great Sankey High School, where he
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STAT ATTACK: The Salford players who caused chaos for Warrington
A LOOK at Friday night’s match stats reveals more about just how much Warrington Wolves struggled against Salford Red Devils. The 25-14 defeat at The Halliwell Jones Stadium was The Wire’s third in a row in all competitions as they found a 19-0
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THE MORNING AFTER: Wire's rotten hangover, and are alarm bells starting to ring?
THIS was certainly not the response Warrington Wolves were hoping for. Having gone into their Super League return against Salford Red Devils looking to bounce back from their Challenge Cup Final defeat, their neighbours only served to deepen their
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Woolston baker cooks up scones for charity on National Cream Tea Day
A WOOLSTON baker will be donning her apron on National Cream Tea Day to raise funds for a charity that’s close to her heart. Jen Perry, who owns Room Forty – a mobile vintage afternoon tea emporium – will be busy in the kitchen baking scones on
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Plaice Station batters the competition to take town’s top fish and chips title
AN 8oz haddock fillet coated in light and crispy batter served with perfectly cooked chips made from freshly farmed potatoes – the ideal treat for teatime. Plaice Station is the “top plaice” in Warrington for everyone’s favourite fried food and
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Latchford couple tie the knot at Spirit before watching the Northern Lights
EMMA and Rhys have been Mr and Mrs Wibberley for just a few weeks but the memories of their magical wedding day are still bright and clear. Spirit Restaurant hosted the happy couple and their closest friends and family at the beginning of May as
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The Warrington company that has been named one of best places to work in the UK
A WARRINGTON company has been named as one of the best places to work in the UK. The UK’s Best Medium Workplace for Development 2024 by Great Places to Work has been awarded to Talos360. The firm is based in Westbrook and is a leading HR SaaS
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Man found dead at home after taking drugs for three days
A 56-year-old man was found deceased at his home in the town centre after consuming crack cocaine, cocaine and heroin for three days, an inquest heard. Sean Seddon was found dead by a friend at 10am on May 13 after last being seen awake at 2am
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Cannabis farmer seeks to extend UK stay despite being caught at £85k house grow
A CANNABIS farmer is seeking to extend his right to stay in the UK – despite being caught at a grow in a house worth up to £85,000. Emestas Gudas successfully tended to one crop of the controlled class B drug and was rumbled growing a second valuable
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Man, 41, died of accidental overdose in his room in Bewsey homeless shelter
A 41-year-old man with a history of substance abuse was found dead in his room at a homeless shelter in Bewsey, an inquest heard. On Wednesday, June 12, Cheshire Coroner’s Court heard that Peter Hogan was found unresponsive in his room at the shelter
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Jail for paedophile who wasted second chance by breaching sex offence order
A PAEDOPHILE has been locked up after breaching a second chance given to him by the courts. Mark Jennings was spared jail back in May 2018, with a judge handing him a suspended sentence and community service. But the 58-year-old has thrown
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Carers ‘blinded by love and affection’ for inmates smuggled contraband into prison
TWO care workers became so ‘blinded by love and affection’ that they chose to smuggle contraband for two prisoners. Amy Portwood and Adrienne Juniper’s ‘infatuation’ for serving prisoners saw them convey illicit drugs and mobile phones into HMP