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Proposals for ‘school street’ to improve road safety approved
PROPOSALS for a new ‘school street’ to improve road safety have been approved. At its meeting on Wednesday, the traffic committee considered two written objections and two letters of support relating to the proposal to introduce a ‘school street
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Leader says credit rating blow ‘not to do with council’
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s leader says ‘we will be working as hard as we possibly can to make sure’ it can get its credit rating back. As reported earlier this week, the Labour-run council has seen its credit rating withdrawn – with ratings agency
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Gutted rider crashes out of race as he led on last lap
A CRASH has dented Warrington rider Joe Talbot’s hopes of championship success this season. After finishing third in the first race, he was leading on the last lap of race two in the Pirelli National Superstock class of the Bennetts British Superbike
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Warning of delays on the M62 in Warrington at rush hour
TRAFFIC is building in Warrington on the M62 due to a broken down vehicle this evening, Friday. The vehicle has broken down on the M62 westbound between Junction 12, Eccles Interchange, and Junction 11, Birchwood. Queues are building from
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Woman marks 50th birthday by creating music festival to celebrate Warrington talent
A WOMAN celebrated her 50th birthday in style by creating her own music festival to highlight the musical talent in and around Warrington that goes ‘unnoticed’. Janet Harding, from Woolston, came up with the idea to create a music festival for
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Warrington Youth Zone welcomes families in for free event to celebrate two years
CELEBRATING two years since opening its doors, Warrington Youth Zone are hosting a birthday party festival for families all over town to enjoy. The charity has announced the free event will take place on Saturday, July 6, and will be one huge celebration
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Pre-Hull FC talking points as Wire once again bid to get back on track
REMARKABLY, this will not be the first time Warrington Wolves will have Hull FC blocking their path to getting a loss to Salford Red Devils out of their system. The Wire welcomed the Black and Whites to The Halliwell Jones Stadium in May having
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We tried Warrington’s best chippy award winner – why you need to visit this 'plaice'
IT is always nice to shine a light on businesses in the town that have been recognised for being great at what they do. So, with Plaice Station recently winning the Warrington Guardian’s Best Fish and Chips award for 2024, voted for by readers,
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Dad's challenge for Warrington Hospital in memory of selfless 21-year-old daughter
A DAD has completed a gruelling challenge for Warrington Hospital in memory of his 21-year-old daughter. John McSherry teamed up with 38 family members, friends, and colleagues for a fundraising hike up Mam Tor. John’s daughter Erin sadly died
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Fantastic 15 personal best performances in youth league
A GLUT of personal bests and wins were achieved by Warrington Athletics Club competitors in the third round of the Youth Development League at Macclesfield on Saturday. Among the stack of victories athletes also achieved 15 best performances of
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Drug dealing arrests after police 'smelled cannabis' coming from property
POLICE have given more details and an update on their investigation after three arrests were made as bags of cannabis were found at an address. The Guardian reported earlier this week that the men had been arrested on Monday, June 17, in connection
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Police investigating after suspicious man follows teen girl before running away
POLICE have confirmed they are investigating an incident in which a teenage girl was followed. Cheshire Police says it has received a report of a young teenage girl being followed by a suspicious man. The incident occurred yesterday, Thursday
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Why new signing shows Wolves are moving in right direction
EMILY Baggaley has re-signed for Warrington Wolves on a permanent basis. Head coach Armani Sharrock has confirmed the deal after the second-row forward’s successful two-week loan period from St Helens. Baggaley, who scored a try in The Wire
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New town centre cycle hub receives a ‘boost of support’ at grand opening
A NEW cycle hub in the town centre opened its doors for the first time last week and received a ‘real boost of support’ at its grand opening. Warrington Cycle Hub, on Crown Street, hosted its grand opening on Saturday, to welcome the public and
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'We need to be tougher to beat Warrington' - Hull FC coach
HULL FC are preparing to be facing a Warrington Wolves team that has cast aside any Challenge Cup Final hangover. The Wire’s performance in the 25-14 home defeat to Salford Red Devils last weekend was generally accepted as being ‘flat’, coming
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Former Cheshire Police superintendent lied and exaggerated about his military service
A POLICE officer who lied and exaggerated about his military service has been dismissed without notice. Former Cheshire Police superintendent Nick Adderley has been barred from policing after being found to have committed gross misconduct.
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These are the roads that will be closed for Grappenhall Walking Day
ONE of Warrington's most historic summer festivals will return tomorrow, Saturday. Crowds are set to gather gathered in Grappenhall for the village’s annual walking day. To ensure the safety of all those attending, a number of roads will be
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Warrington council sells warehouse unit for more than £50million
WARRINGTON Borough Council has sold a warehouse in Haydock for more than £50million. The council, which is under scrutiny for its £1.8bn debt, sold the shed to Clarion Partners Europe this week for £50.8million. It bought the unit, which was
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How a life-changing accident inspired Warrington musician to Glastonbury success
A UK Beatboxing Champion will be taking part in Warrington Arts Festival to show his multi-award-winning skill to his hometown and inspire a new generation of performers. Luis Mosquera, who performs under the name Bass Ventura, is a former Croft
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11 great pictures as thousands pack Lymm for free food festival
THOUSANDS packed the centre of Lymm on Thursday night. Roads were closed for the annual street food fest which kicks off 11 days of Lymm Festival. And despite a clash with England's European Championships game with Denmark, huge numbers turned
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'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for more than £50 on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction. The coin was minted
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We're looking for the best tattoo place in Warrington
HEARTS and crosses, fairies and angels, lions and tigers – these are some of the most popular designs people opt for when it comes to tattoos. If you’re thinking of getting inked, you might choose to have your child’s date of birth or your wedding
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What Sam Burgess is expecting from a buoyed Hull FC outfit
WARRINGTON Wolves have prepared to face the best version of Hull FC to date tomorrow, head coach Sam Burgess says. And having already recorded two convincing home victories over the Black and Whites this season, he insists facing them at this latest
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Bring Your Dog to Work Day 2024: Share your pictures with us
FOUR-legged friends will be spending the day alongside their owners at workplaces around Warrington, today, Friday. Bring Your Dog To Work Day, which aims to raise money for charities All Dogs Matter, Surge Sanctuary and Animal Asia, has grown
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Drunk who pleaded with neighbour to have sex with her on street jailed
A DRUNK who pleaded with her neighbour to sleep with her in the street and grabbed him by the hips as he collected his food shopping delivery has been jailed. Alison Haughton, 54, was making a commotion in the street when the victim of the sexual
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Former Co-op store that has stood empty since 2021 could soon have new owners
A FORMER Co-op store that has stood empty for more than three years could soon have new owners. The building on Knutsford Road on in Latchford has been on the market since 2021. It came after the Co-op moved locations to a new eco-store, just
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Approval denied for scheme to convert barbers shop into flats
APPROVAL has been denied for plans to convert a barbers shop into flats. Plans had been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department seeking prior approval consent. The proposal by applicant Trainer Properties was for a change
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Son who broke father’s jaw while ‘manhandling’ him following drunken row is jailed
A SON has been put behind bars after breaking his father’s jaw by ‘manhandling’ him following a drunken row. Mark Meredith pulled his father from a couch while he was asleep, causing him to hit his head and back on a brick wall. The 35-year-old