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Should I take Vitamin D in the summer? What health experts advise
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that the body can create from absorbing direct sunlight on skin, but some people might wonder if they may need to take supplements during the summer months. The vitamin helps regulate the amount of calcium and
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‘Me, I just love cows’: Cheshire farmers on the mysterious world of livestock showing
FEW people would deny the essence of the Royal Cheshire County Show is its 3,000 or more animals. From guinea pigs to Shire horses and everything in between, it's a privilege to get up close and personal with such carefully bred creatures. Pedigree
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Francis Rossi from Status Quo to appear at Parr Hall next year
MUSIC legend to return to Warrington for performance at Parr Hall next year, with a refreshing take and new arrangements of some of his most loved material. Francis Rossi, cofounder and lead vocalist of Status Quo, is set to perform at Parr Hall
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Teen donates 16 inches of hair to charity after getting it cut for the FIRST time
A 16-year-old student from Great Sankey has donated 16 inches of his hair after getting it cut for the first time. Sebastian Lloyd, who attends Great Sankey High School, decided to book himself in for a hairdresser’s appointment. But what is
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Police want to speak to woman over allegation of clothing theft from Golden Square
POLICE have released a CCTV still of a woman they wish to speak to over an allegation of theft. Cheshire Police has published the photo following the theft of clothing from the TK Maxx store in Golden Square Shopping Centre. The incident reportedly
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Round-up: Stars in their Eyes, Presidents Cup, tennis open day, Pretty Muddy
Warrington Wolves Academy 2025 Australia Tour ‘Stars in their Eyes’ night out A ‘Stars in your Eyes’ night will take place to help raise funds for the proposed Warrington Wolves Academy tour to Australia next year. The event will take place
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New retail spaces up for grabs in iconic building on Warrington's 'bustling streets'
NEW retail spaces are available on Warrington’s ‘bustling streets’. The Hive, one of the most iconic buildings in the town centre, currently has space for businesses to move into. Based on Sankey Street and Cairo Street, The Hive is located
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Teen accused of murdering mother in Chapelford can now be named
A TEENAGER accused of murdering his mother in Chapelford can now be named. Frederico Canuzo has been charged with murder over an incident on Phoenix Place on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. An anonymity order imposed at his first appearance before
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Windows of town’s Job Centre boarded up as security guards walk out on strike
IF you have walked or driven past Warrington’s Job Centre recently, you may have noticed its windows have been boarded up. The centre, on Mersey Street at Bridge Foot, has had wooden boards installed to cover the windows. This is part of national
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Three crunch matches in Armed Forces Day festival at Crosfields
ARMED forces rugby league takes centre stage at Crosfields Recreation Ground on Saturday. Three matches will be the star attraction of the 2024 Armed Forces Day festival in which the Tom Sephton Memorial Trophy will be up for grabs when a Crosfields
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The four Wire players named in England's squad for mid-season Test
FOUR Warrington Wolves players have been included in England’s squad for this weekend’s mid-season Test against France. Head coach Shaun Wane has named a 20-man squad with an eye on the future, with six potential debutants in contention to play
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Exhibition created by one of Warrington’s oldest societies to be opened by mayor
THIS week a new photography exhibition will open to the public in Warrington, celebrating the work of a 130-year-old society. Warrington Photographic Society was founded in the 1890s and now has around 25 members, who come together every fortnight
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Police CCTV appeal after train passenger punched and has drink poured on them
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a woman they wish to speak to after a train passenger was assaulted. At around 7.30pm on Thursday, June 13, the victim was sat alone on a Northern train from Liverpool Lime Street heading to Manchester Oxford
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Match Review Panel's verdict on Adam Holroyd sin-binning
ADAM Holroyd has avoided further punishment following his sin-binning against Hull FC. The Warrington Wolves second-rower was shown a yellow card by match referee Ben Thaler for a high tackle on Black and Whites full-back Logan Moy during the first
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Three women arrested following late night incident in Warrington town centre
THREE women were arrested on Saturday night following a late night incident in the town centre. At around 10.40pm on Saturday, officers received reports of a disturbance on Sankey Street. Officers attended the scene and three women, aged 27
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Princess Anne taken to hospital with minor injuries, Buckingham Palace reveals
The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, has been taken to hospital with minor injuries and concussion, Buckingham Palace has announced. Princess Anne's admission to hospital comes following an incident at the Gatcombe Park estate on Sunday (June
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New tour sees writers of beloved football anthem ‘coming home’ to Warrington
THE greatest hits tour of one of the UK’s best loved bands is ‘coming home’ to Warrington this winter. The Lightning Seeds, perhaps best known for smash hit ‘Three Lions’, has been together for 35 years and is celebrating the milestone by putting
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Police officer 'in relationship' with prisoner plotted burglary and money laundering
A prison guard turned police officer and former cadet from Cheshire helped a convict, she has since married, organise money laundering and a burglary from his jail cell. Stephanie Heaps, 32, worked first as a prison officer from March 2018 to July
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Pictures as thousands flock to Walton Gardens for three-day music festival
THOUSANDS of people headed to Walton Hall and Gardens over the weekend. This was to attend the three-day festival that was hosted at the estate. And festival-goers were lucky as the sun shone for the whole weekend. On Friday night, things
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Daughter's request about her father Brian Bevan's statue at Halliwell Jones Stadium
MANY of us have hard-working, honest, loyal and supportive dads and we love them to pieces. Jeanette Lane had such a father and spoke movingly about him at The Halliwell Jones Stadium last week. She received a standing ovation for her efforts
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Fun in the sun at Haydock Park as Pete Tong has huge crowd bouncing to Ibiza classics
A DAY at the races, glorious weather and a huge crowd bouncing to the sound of Ibiza classics – summer has arrived at Haydock Park. Saturday was the first of the racecourse’s three live music racedays for the summer season, with Pete Tong on the
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THE FINAL WORD: Wire get what they came for, but they simply must be better
FIRST and foremost, Warrington Wolves got what they wanted out of their trip to Hull. By hook or by crook, they simply had to come away with two points – they really couldn’t afford to be going into this international break off the back of four
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Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s
Brits who have reached the state pension age can claim under various schemes from companies and the UK government. As the cost of living crisis rages on, you must take advantage of every possible free source of income on offer to you. From
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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to anyone who passed their test before 2014
Drivers are being warned they could be breaking the law if they passed their driving test before 2014 and haven’t made a crucial check. Motorists are being warned to make sure their driving licences have not expired. Photocards must be renewed
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150 Brian Bevan pictures to mark Wire wing legend's 100th birthday
THIS fantastic collection of Brian Bevan pictures includes images before, during and after his incredible playing days with Warrington Wolves. Our gallery of 150 pictures, above, is published now to mark the birthday of the wing wizard, 100 years
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Tribute to Wire legend whose try-scoring will never be beaten
AS today would have been Brian Bevan’s 100th birthday, sports editor Mike Parsons pays tribute to a man whose mind-blowing try-scoring achievements will never be beaten… IT is hard to comprehend now the scoring prowess of Warrington Wolves’ wing
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Town centre car wash fined staggering £20,000 for hiring illegal workers
A CAR WASH in the town centre has been fined £20,000 after it was found to be employing illegal workers. Top Shine Hand Car Wash, on Winwick Street, has been listed in the government’s quarterly round up of companies that have received penalties
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Mum of ‘brilliant’ teen who died in motorbike crash encourages riders to be safe
THE inspirational mum of a ‘brilliant’ son who died in a heartbreaking motorbike crash is encouraging riders to stay safe. Harry Abbey, from Culcheth, was riding a motorbike to work when he collided with a combine harvester at the junction of Hollins
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'You can't choose your neighbours' - controversial children's home plans passed
Councillors have approved plans for a new residential children’s care home in Fearnhead despite concerns. An application proposing the change of use of number 1 St Bridget’s Close, from a dwelling to a residential children’s care home, came before
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Pub in Warrington receives abysmal 0-star food hygiene rating after latest inspection
A PUB in Rixton has received a 0-star hygiene rating after the latest inspection carried out by the Food Standards Agency and requires ‘urgent necessary improvement’. Ye Olde Red Lion Pub, on Manchester Road, was visited by inspectors on May 2,