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‘Exceptional servant to Warrington’ made honorary freeman
AN ‘exceptional servant to Warrington through decades of dedicated reporting’ has been made an honorary freeman of the borough. David Skentelbery – a recognised champion of providing free community news across the current local titles of Warrington
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Minute’s silence held to honour former mayor of Warrington
A MINUTE’S silence took place at the full council meeting on Monday to honour a former mayor of Warrington who recently died. Celia Jordan sadly passed away in the early hours of June 4, aged 90. She was a former Stockton Heath borough councillor
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Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Warrington South candidate outlines why she is standing
REFORM UK’s Warrington South parliamentary candidate says she truly believes it is the only party which can mend a ‘broken Britain’. Janet Balfe is standing for the party in the constituency in the General Election on July 4. “I have been a
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Post Office accidentally publishes subpostmaster names and WA addresses online
THE Post Office has accidentally published the names and home addresses of 555 subpostmasters wrongfully convicted in the Horizon scandal, it has been reported. Among them are a handful with WA postcodes, it is reported. The dossier supposedly
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Staff are 'nurturing' and 'attentive' at a pre-school in Warrington Ofsted states
CHILDREN are ‘kind, resilient and motivated to learn’ at pre-school in Old Hall, according to an official report. Ofsted inspectors observed staff at Old Hall Pre- School & Link Club to be ‘nurturing’ and ‘attentive’ following an inspection on
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Jet 2 announce new 'once-in-a-lifetime' trips to special destination from Liverpool
NEW ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ trips to a special destination have been revealed by Jet 2 to be launching at Liverpool Airport. The popular airline has announced its new winter programme which will take passengers on trips to visit the wonders of Iceland
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Demolition of closed pub and plans for housing estate in its place are thrown out
THE council has thrown out plans to demolish a closed pub and build a housing estate in its place. Plans had been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department in relation to the former Orford pub The Poplars. The venue went
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All you need to know about the three-day festival at Walton Gardens this weekend
A SELL-out festival is coming to Walton Hall and Gardens this weekend. Three separate events will be hosted over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as hundreds are expected to flock to the popular beauty spot. Could Be Real Tribute Festival
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Stars Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury pay visit to farm shop in Warrington
A FARMSHOP in Warrington welcomed two special visitors this morning, Thursday. Molly-Mae Hague, Tommy Fury and their daughter Bambi paid a visit to The Hollies Farm Shop in Lower Stretton. The pair, who met on Love Island in 2019, often visit
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New store opens in Golden Square and launches giveaway to celebrate
A NEW store has opened in the Golden Square – and it is hosting a giveaway. Bubble Ci-Tea is now based in the town centre shopping centre. It has stores in more than 50 locations worldwide. Customers can expect to find fresh bubble tea
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This thief has been banned from Co-op shop in Warrington
A SERIAL thief has been banned from entering Co-op shops in Warrington as a result of his prolific shoplifting. Chad Feeney has been made the subject of a criminal behaviour order which also prohibits him from visiting stores with a fellow unscrupulous
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Warrington and Halton Hospitals to be 'severely impacted' by upcoming strikes
WARRINGTON and Halton Hospitals will be ‘severely’ hit by junior doctor strikes this month. The latest round of industrial action called by the British Medical Association (BMA) will take place from 7am on Thursday, June 27, to 7am on Tuesday,
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‘Habitual and prolific’ shoplifter caused ‘no end of misery’ in one man crime wave
A ‘HABITUAL and prolific’ shoplifter has been put behind bars after his ‘one man crime wave’ was brought to an end. Cheshire Police says Paul Morris caused ‘no end of misery’ through his thievery, with the defendant being the subject of a wanted
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Jack Draper ends Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz’s reign at Queen’s
NEW British number one Jack Draper claimed the biggest victory of his career by beating top seed Carlos Alcaraz at the cinch Championships. The 22-year-old, now ranked a career-high 31 after winning his maiden ATP title in Stuttgart last week,
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Man 'ready to be jailed' for refusing to pay council tax in Warrington devolution row
A former councillor has told a court he is ‘prepared to go to jail’ after refusing to pay council tax due to his concerns over Cheshire devolution. Will Charlton appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Wednesday (June 19) after being summonsed
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Courts extend closure order on house after neighbours’ lives made a misery
A HOUSE has been closed down for longer by the courts after anti-social behaviour made neighbours’ lives a misery. Cheshire Police first secured a closure order through the courts for the property on Troutbeck Avenue in Bewsey in March. This
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Huge queues build on M6 in Warrington following crash between car and HGV
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Couple spot seal in the River Mersey after crowd gathers to catch a glimpse
A SEAL has been spotted in the River Mersey once again, as a couple manage to take remarkable pictures of the creature before it swam away. Steph and Steve Davies were on their way into town this afternoon, Thursday, when they saw a crowd of people
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Police name suspected drug dealer after stop-search arrest in Victoria Park
POLICE have named a man suspected of dealing drugs. At around 3.20pm on Tuesday, officers from Cheshire Police were on patrol in Victoria Park in Latchford. They stopped and searched a man in the park, and he was subsequently arrested.
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More than two-thirds Warrington children faced long waits for EHC plans
MORE than two-thirds of children in Warrington faced long waits for special educational needs support plans last year. Across England, the number of new education, health and care (EHC) plans rose by more than a quarter, but nearly half of all
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Dog suffers puncture wounds and dislocation after being attacked by other dogs
A DOG suffered puncture wounds after being attacked by two other dogs at a pub. The incident occurred at The Woodlands pub on Highfield Avenue in Penketh yesterday evening, Wednesday. Cheshire Police received reports that a dog also suffered
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European Darts Open fixtures and more as Luke Littler pulls out of tournament
THE Professional Darts Corporation have confirmed that Luke Littler has pulled out of this weekend’s European Open in Germany. Warrington’s 17-year-old darting sensation, the winner of six titles in six months after his stunning run in the World
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Simon Grix names potential debutant in Hull FC squad to tackle Wire
HULL FC’s 21-man squad to tackle Warrington Wolves on Saturday in Betfred Super League Round 15 has been confirmed. The Black and Whites, who are second from bottom in the table, will be looking to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this
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This is who Burgess will select from for Wire clash with Hull FC
WARRINGTON Wolves head coach Sam Burgess has confirmed his 21-man squad for the trip to Hull FC in Betfred Super League Round 15 on Saturday, kick-off 3pm. The Wire, currently fourth on the ladder, will be looking to get their campaign back on
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Police name man charged after 'teenage girl followed'
DETECTIVES have charged a man following a report of a man acting suspiciously and following a teenage girl. It was reported at around 9.10pm on Monday, June 17, that a man had followed a teenage girl near Home Bargains, off Haydock Street, Earlestown
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Van owner prosecuted over two separate incidents involving fly-tipping of rubbish
A VAN owner has been prosecuted by the courts after committing two separate incidents of fly-tipping. Alex McColl was taken to court by Warrington Borough Council following investigations into reports of rubbish being dumped. This came after
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Warrington teens open up on smartphone and social media use at BBC summit
THE thoughts and concerns of Warrington teenagers on smartphones and social media have been shared in a BBC summit. It follows a survey commissioned by BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Bitesize that revealed half of teenagers aged 13 to 18 said they feel
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Noisy neighbours: How late is too late to be making noise?
Noisy neighbours can turn life into a nightmare, especially when they make excessive noise late at night and in the early hours of the morning. Unreasonable or excessive noise is defined as noise that unreasonably and substantially interferes with
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Man caught running prostitution company from his home after brothel suspicions
A WIDNES man was found to be running a prostitution business from his own home after officers received reports of a suspected brothel. Lewis Loftus recruited sex workers, organised for them to meet with clients, and placed adverts on escort websites
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LETTER: Issues I can see from rise in HMO numbers in Warrington
I READ with interest the reports on the various HMOs being applied for in Warrington. I can understand why developers want them, as landlords can get far more bang for their buck. But what of the neighbours nearby? Most of these properties
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LETTER: Scam made us doubt everything – there are some horrible people about
I WANT to warn people about a scam which affected us, an elderly couple. I know we should have waited for the money to appear in the account, but we were gullible and trusting. He showed us the bank transfer, gave us a reference number and
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LETTER: Criticism of Andy Carter looking for a safer seat is unfair
I READ the criticisms of Andy Carter in last week’s Warrington Guardian (June 13). Who wouldn’t seek to do something which improves their career if they were in a similar situation? Everyone has bills to pay and a family to feed. With the
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LETTER: Concerns over council after credit rating withdrawn
RESPECTED international credit ratings agency Moody’s has withdrawn its rating of Warrington Borough Council. This is because, it says, of the ‘inability of the council to procure that its statement of accounts are audited by external auditors’
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Pub renowned for its dog-friendliness a finalist in nation Great British Pub Awards
A POPULAR Warrington pub renowned for being dog-friendly has been nominated for yet another national award. The Maltings in brands itself as a dog-friendly community pub with a view, serving quality pub food and drinks. It is this dog-friendly
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Police close road and firefighters attend after crash on busy route through town
A MAIN route through Warrington was closed following a crash. Emergency services attended Marsh House Lane yesterday evening, Wednesday. This followed reports of a road traffic collision, with Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Three brothers celebrate unique shared birthday with three-tiered cake
EXCITEMENT levels will be through the roof in the Smith house today as three brothers celebrate their birthday – all on the same day. Emma Smith and her partner Dave, who live in Sandymoor, have welcomed not one, not two, but three baby boys into
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Healthy competition to be named Warrington’s Best for Fitness 2024
FITNESS fanatics have been our focus over the past few days as we searched for Warrington’s best fitness or gym instructor. Whether it’s yoga or pilates, body pump or spin, Zumba or Clubbercise, there is something for everyone when it comes to
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Are Wire ready to emerge from their toughest period under Sam Burgess?
IN terms of both results and performances, Sam Burgess is in his most difficult spell as Warrington Wolves head coach to date. However, he insists he and the players retain full belief in their methods and that rather than changing anything, he
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Six-figure sum to increase high school capacity through huge housing development
THE capacity of a Warrington high school is set to be increased through the development of a huge new housing estate. This is part of a £700,000 investment to increase school places and improve transport links in the town, pledged as part of Countryside
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New owners agreed for site of former restaurant which announced shock closure
NEW owners have been agreed for the site of a former restaurant that announced its shock closure last month. In May, Cardamon Indian Restaurant revealed it was closing its doors forever after 17 years of being in Stockton Heath. In an emotional
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Bubble tea café in Lymm hit with 1-star food hygiene rating after inspection
A BUBBLE tea café in Lymm has been hit with a 1-star food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency after a recent inspection. Bubble Crush, on The Cross, was visited by inspectors on May 14, which revealed the café needs ‘major improvement’.
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REVEALED: Known locations of invasive Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed in town
A NEW list has been published showing the known locations of two invasive and dangerous plant species across Warrington. The treatment list has been generated by Warrington Borough Council following a request by former councillor Nigel Balding,
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Banned and drug addicted driver leads police on ‘most dangerous’ 100mph pursuit
A DISQUALIFIED and drug addicted driver who led police on a lengthy, high-speed pursuit has been locked up. An experienced traffic officer involved in the chase initiated by Robert Porter described it as ‘one of the most dangerous pursuits he had