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Plans for house in Penketh approved
COUNCILLORS have approved plans for a new house in Penketh. An outline application proposing the development of one dwellinghouse to ‘create’ a three dwelling terrace, on Heath Road, came before the development management committee at its meeting
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Where is the General Election campaign in Warrington?
THERE is something happening next Thursday, something big. We are seven days away from an event which will affect everyone in Warrington, the General Election. But it certainly does not feel like it – election fever has not gripped the town
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General Election: Meet the candidates standing in Warrington North
SIX parliamentary candidates will battle to become Warrington North MP in the General Election on July 4. Here is your chance to hear from the politicians aiming to secure victory at the ballot box. Charlotte Nichols, Labour “I am standing
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'Ultimate rave bingo' with prizes such as speed boat and air fryer is coming to town
A RAVE bingo event with prizes ranging from air fryers to a speed boat is coming to Warrington. Parr’s Bank Hotel, located in the town centre, is hosting Ultimate Rave Bingo. It is a touring bingo event that is described as ‘nothing like any
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Warrington Wolves quartet all set to feature for England against France
WARRINGTON Wolves’ England quartet all look set to be involved in Saturday’s mid-season Test against France. George Williams, Ben Currie, Matty Nicholson and James Harrison are all included in a narrowed-down 19-man squad that will travel to Toulouse
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The road closures you need to know ahead of Warrington Walking Day tomorrow
SCHOOLS churches, community organisations and faith groups will come together for Warrington Walking Day tomorrow, Friday. The annual event is one of the most popular, vibrant and exciting days in Warrington’s calendar and is a tradition since
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Plans to rebuild collapsed section of wall at church approved
COUNCILLORS have approved plans to rebuild a collapsed section of a wall at St Mary’s Church in Lymm. Warrington Borough Council’s application to take down and rebuild a section of the wall – including new stone clad structural supporting piers
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Warrington's Army reservists to march through town centre on Saturday
MEMBERS of the 75 Engineers Regiment will march through the town on Saturday morning. The Orford Barracks-based army reservists will exercise their right as freemen of Warrington to march through the town centre. They were given the honour
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Warrington Town recruitment update as Beesley chases fresh faces
MARK Beesley insists he remains relaxed about Warrington Town’s summer recruitment business as the new National League North season gets closer. The players reported back for pre-season training this week and while the vast majority of the squad
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General Election: Meet the candidates standing in Warrington South
SEVEN parliamentary candidates will battle to become Warrington South MP in the General Election on July 4. Here is your chance to hear from the politicians aiming to secure victory at the ballot box. Andy Carter, Conservative “For four
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Win tickets as Wire return to Super League to take on Huddersfield
WARRINGTON Wolves are back in home Super League action next weekend. And you could be there to watch. The Wire take on Huddersfield Giants at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday, July 5. The Wire will be looking to get back to winning
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Cowboy builder left customer who paid £38k with unfinished extension
A ROGUE builder who left a customer who paid £38,000 with an unfinished extension has been fined by the courts. In July 2021, Lee Durney, formerly of Great Sankey, agreed to build an extension at the home of a consumer in Newton-le-Willows.
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20-year-old man charged after huge cannabis farm discovered in Warrington town centre
A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been charged after a huge cannabis farm was discovered in Warrington town centre. Edison Aleznli was arrested last Saturday following a warrant at an address on Winwick Street in which cannabis plants were seized. Court
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Band who played at Windsor Castle for the Queen is coming to Stockton Heath
A BAND who has played at Windsor Castle for the late Queen Elizabeth II is coming to Stockton Heath this weekend. Stockton Heath Music Society is hosting the 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band on Saturday. Formed back in 1963, the senior band,
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Youngsters visit former courtroom in Warrington after crime and punishment lessons
YOUNGSTERS from schools across Warrington paid a visit to the courtroom after learning about historical crime and punishment. The year six pupils from schools in Statham, Woolston, Barrow Hall, and Oughtrington visited the former courtroom at the
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James Harrison: 'When I got the England phone call, I was...'
PLAYERS have been in some weird and wonderful places when receiving the fateful phone call from their international head coach. And Warrington Wolves’ James Harrison was no different when his phone rang to let him know he was in contention for
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John Inverdale impressed with what club has to offer
RUGBY union and tennis presenter John Inverdale has highlighted a Cheshire club as being an example to follow. Inverdale, who forged a long career on radio and television with the BBC and ITV, was the guest speaker at Lymm Rugby Club this month
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Plans for luxury home complex in Warrington thrown out due to green belt
PLANS to build five new homes in the green belt of Glazebury have been thrown out by the council. Developers were looking to construct the homes on unused land on Warrington Road, close to the George and Dragon pub. The luxury homes would have
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George Williams reveals the surprising extent of his recent injury
GEORGE Williams has revealed the extent of the injury that has troubled him of late – and it’s more serious than people would think. However, he insists he has put it firmly behind him now and he is ready to continue playing a key role for club
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What the latest polls are saying about who will win in Warrington in election
A WEEK today voters will be going to the polls in Warrington. The General Election takes place on Thursday, July 4 with polls open between 7am and 10pm. At the last election in 2019, Labour won a narrow majority in Warrington North and the
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Incredible atmosphere in town centre as football fans gather to watch Euros
THERE was an incredible atmosphere in the town centre last night as fans gathered to watch the Euros. Each game of the Euros is played on a giant screen in the Old Marketplace outside Golden Square. Last night, Thursday, the Slovakia and Romania
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BBC wildlife researcher confirms tarantulas inhabit these parts of UK
Did you know that the UK is in fact home to a tarantula? The purseweb spider. The purseweb spider is Britain’s only tarantula and a member of the family that contains these 'tropical giants'. Although the word 'tarantula' still strikes fear
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Holidaymakers can now fly to a new destination from Liverpool John Lennon Airport
SUN seekers can now fly to a new destination from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Jet2Holidays has now launched holidays to Costa de la Luz via Faro Airport. It means that customers can now access ‘a stunning and authentic slice of Spain’ for
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Unique catering business is looking for the perfect venue to create magical weddings
A UNIQUE pop-up catering business is seeking a local partner to host unforgettable weddings in Cheshire. Known for providing high quality ingredients, fast service, and a relaxed, friendly vibe, Mobile Bistros has catered for an array of high profile
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Firefighters put out accidental tree fire in Warrington
CREWS put out a tree fire in Latchford last night, Wednesday. Firefighters were called to the incident on Ashfield Gardens at around 6pm. One fire engine from Warrington attended. Firefighters used a hose reel to extinguish a tree fire.
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Which of these 10 tattoo places is the best in Warrington to get inked?
WHEN it comes to getting inked, what’s your favourite design? A small heart or cross, a significant date or name, or maybe you’d opt for something bigger like a lion or tiger. How about a Celtic design with knots and scrolls or a nautical themed
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The ticket offers available for Warrington Wolves' next home match
FOR the second time this year, “Kids For A Quid” is back at Warrington Wolves. The ever-popular offer will be in place for The Wire’s next home fixture as Huddersfield Giants visit The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday, July 5. With low numbers
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Festival in Warrington slammed as 'complete flop' after traders lose hundreds
PEOPLE have slammed a festival in Warrington as a ‘complete flop’ after traders claimed they lost hundreds of pounds. Dark Faery Solstice Festival, an event for those who enjoy myths, fantasy and magic, took place in Rixton last week. The website
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House prices for first time buyers in Warrington has grown massively in five years
THE average house price in Warrington for first-time buyers has risen by a whopping third over the past five years, new figures show. It comes as property website Rightmove said the typical mortgage payment for first-time buyers has increased by
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Teen banned from roads after crashing Audi at roundabout and failing to stop at scene
A TEENAGER has been banned from the roads after crashing an Audi at a roundabout. Oliver Foster then failed to stop at the scene of the collision, which caused damage to signage and landscaping. The police helicopter was deployed following
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Plans drawn up to convert ‘one of best sandwich shops in north west’ into house
A BUSINESS premises praised by customers could be converted into a house. An application has been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for Tina’s Sandwich Bar in Latchford. Applicant Mr and Mrs Matthews are seeking