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Warrington Wolves injury update as Ashton is forced off at Hull FC
MATTY Ashton was taken off as a precautionary measure during Warrington Wolves’ victory at Hull FC, head coach Sam Burgess said. The winger was withdrawn during the second half after The Wire had taken an 18-6 lead through Danny Walker’s try, with
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'I'm surprised we won' - everything Sam Burgess said after win at Hull FC
SAM Burgess admits he was “surprised” his Warrington Wolves side managed to emerge victorious at Hull FC despite an error-strewn performance. The Wire made a total of 19 errors and completed fewer than half of their sets, but still managed to snatch
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WIRE SOCIAL: 'A win is a win, but...'
WARRINGTON Wolves fans remained unconvinced by their side's performance despite them returning to winning ways on Saturday. Matt Dufty's late try snatched victory at Hull FC as they snapped a three-match losing streak despite an error-strewn and
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When Warrington elected its first female MP
TODAY there is nothing unusual about a female MP. And with the General Election under two weeks, many more new ones will be elected. But Warrington’s first female MP was elected in 1955. Dr Edith Summerskill won two general elections for
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How Warrington's Kym Marsh is taking on iconic role in new UK musical tour
TV STAR Kym Marsh is set to take on an iconic role in the upcoming UK tour of a new musical – with performances near Warrington lined up. Kym, who lives in Warrington, will be taking to the stage for the first time this weekend in the brand-new
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Car insurance warning issued to drivers over 'serious' consequences of fronting
Drivers in the UK have been warned of the "serious legal consequences" of fronting on their car insurance. A quarter of young drivers between 18 and 24 years old admitted that would be willing to lie so that they would get cheaper car insurance
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Immaculate home where no expense has been spared is for sale in Warrington for £1m
AN immaculate family home where no expense has been spared is on the market in a sought-after area of Warrington. The property is located on Burfield Drive in Appleton on a private corner plot. It boasts more than 2,200 sq ft of stunning accommodation
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Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine
Brits watching Netflix without a TV licence have been warned they could face fines of £1,000. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. But if you
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Hull FC 18 Wire 24 - story of the game and post-match reaction
MATT Dufty touched down in the game’s final minutes to allow Warrington Wolves to snatch a late victory at Hull FC. With the scores level at 18-18 after the hosts had reeled in a 12-point deficit, the full-back picked up a loose ball after George
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Wire's dramatic late win at Hull as it happened
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Excitement building as opening of Mowgli Street Food nears
ONE of Britain's favourite restaurant chains is to open close to Warrington. Indian street food restaurant Mowgli is set to open its doors on King Street in Warrington next month. Founder of the chain, Nisha Katona MBE, sees the move as a homecoming
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Warrington Wellbeing Festival to return for second year with more than 40 stalls
A FESTIVAL is due to return to Warrington next month for the second time to help raises awareness to physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Warrington Wellbeing Festival was held for the first time last year by Becca Percival and Neil Lewis
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What Bohan Dixon is saying about his Warrington Town return
BOHAN Dixon says Warrington Town are ‘good enough’ for a play-offs run when the new National League North season comes around. The experienced midfielder has rejoined the Yellows as the club’s first summer signing and he feels like he has come
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Where you can find a garden festival with animals, live music, and delicious food
A POPULAR garden festival is returning for its 29th show with new attractions for 2024. Arley Hall will host The Garden Festival which is ‘firmly established as one of the foremost events in the horticultural calendar’ of the north west. The
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The star who fell in love with Cheshire and lives with many, many animals
Classical singer Russell Watson glimpsed his now wife Louise across a crowded room and felt an immediate spark. As he was occupied accepting requests for selfies, he introduced himself to Louise in the time-honoured fashion of sending a friend over
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Can you spot yourself in these Warrington reception school pics from 20 years ago?
ROLLING back the years to 2004, we have deep dived into our archives to find reception class pictures from across Warrington. The excited faces of new classes on their first day of primary school two decades ago can be seen among this charming
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The triple award-winning Warrington pub where you can watch seals and porpoises
WHEN the sun is shining and you fancy a drink outside, there’s nowhere better than The Ferry Tavern. The popular pub in Penketh has just won our latest Best of 2024 award – Warrington’s Best Beer Garden – for the third year in a row. Triple
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GAME DAY: Hull FC vs Warrington Wolves build-up and key match information
FOR the first time in what feels like an eternity, it's time for Warrington Wolves to hit the M62 and head to Yorkshire. Indeed, today's trip to Hull FC will be The Wire's first trans-Pennine away trip since Leeds Rhinos on April 5. They came
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All the village road closures for Lymm Historic Transport Day this weekend
THE popular annual Lymm Historic Transport Day makes its return this weekend. The event, which started in 2013, will showcase a wide range of vehicles while raising money for a number of charities. More than 500 vehicles are due to take part
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Experts explain why so many HMOs are springing up across Warrington
WARRINGTON and other areas in region are experiencing a HMO boom. Each week is seeing applications coming before the council and being approved to convert existing properties into houses of multiple occupation. To explain why, we spoke to the
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Woman banned from convenience stores across town hauled back to court over thievery
A REPEAT offender who is banned from convenience stores across Warrington has been hauled back to court. Helen Robinson was made the subject of a criminal behaviour order back in 2021 – aimed to limit the ability of prolific offenders from committing
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Caretaker laminated pictures of kids for his 'porn stash' hidden at primary school
A CARETAKER who kept a laminated ‘porn stash’ containing indecent child photos hidden at a primary school in Cheshire has been fined. Colin Holman, of Warren Avenue, Knutsford also kept pornographic DVDs and photos of topless adult women at school
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Banker gains new lease of life after severe fall causes coma with bleed on the brain
A DIRECTOR at a national banking firm is now enjoying a new lease of life thanks to a Warrington firm – following a severe health scare. Former NatWest director Dave Richardson, who worked for the company for 36 years, swapped the demanding corporate