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£100k-a-year panel to review council’s commercial programme
AN independent investment advisory panel to review the council’s commercial programme is set to cost more than £100,000 a year to ‘set up and run’. On Thursday, a report came before the council’s audit and corporate governance committee to update
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Estimated £1m translation and interpretation services contract cost
A CONTRACT for translation and interpretation services could cost in the region of £1 million. At its meeting on Monday, the council’s cabinet is set to approve the award of a contract to a provider of translation and interpretation services.
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Voyeur pervert photographed men performing sex acts and urinating in public toilets
A VOYEUR pervert took photos under toilet doors of men urinating in public toilets in Warrington. Axel Savage also snapped adult men performing sex acts on themselves in the toilet block. These were found after police received intelligence
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LAST CHANCE: Win your junior team a coaching session with Sam Burgess
SAM Burgess’ coaching is clearly having the desired effect on the Warrington Wolves first team – and now one lucky junior team will get to experience it for themselves. As part of a raffle organised by the Warrington Wolves Supporters Trust and
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Classic American sports car display coming to Tatton Park this weekend
PETROLHEADS are being invited to motoring event featuring a 'great' display of an iconic American car. The Classic American Stars & Stripes show is coming to Tatton Park this weekend where the Chevrolet Corvette will be one of the centrepiece attractions
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Warrington schoolboy delivers speech to crowd of more than 60,000 people
A WARRINGTON schoolboy delivered a speech to a crowd of 60,000 people. And even more impressively, Aneeshwar Kunchala had not even prepared for the public speaking. It came following the Restore Nature Now walk which took part in London at
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Popular Stockton Heath Festival is returning to the village this weekend
THE ever-popular Stockton Heath Festival returns tomorrow, Thursday. It was established back in 2008 by a small but determined group of volunteers. The festival takes place each year over an extended weekend in July and aims to bring together
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Free 'Brief Encounter' on offer for passengers at Warrington Central
PASSENGERS on board trains heading to Central Station are being offered their own ‘brief encounter’ as part of Warrington Arts Festival. Whether commuters are after a cheering crowd, their own personal bodyguard or a red carpet experience, artist
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Latest dates revealed for M6 closures for roadworks – starting tonight
THE latest dates have revealed for major motorway closures, with disruption warned ahead of roadworks. National Highways has released the latest dates for overnight M6 closures as it works to complete resurfacing as part of the Warrington to Wigan
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Hoodlums throw brick through parked car window as woman sits inside
POLICE are investigating more reports of anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of a closed pub building. Earlier this week, Cheshire Police warned parents to know where their children are and what they are up to after reports of misbehaviour at
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Say hello to Warrington’s babies born in June 2024
MEET Warrington's newest residents - the gorgeous babies born in June. Every month we will be appealing for your pictures of your new babies for a special supplement at the start of next year. If you're due to give birth later this year, don't
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Police name man charged with drug supply after vehicle stopped on Glastonbury return
POLICE have named a suspect charged with drug supply offences after a vehicle was stopped on the way back from Glastonbury. Officers from Merseyside Police investigating County Lines drug dealing acted on intelligence after identifying a vehicle
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Chinese takeaway owner brutally attacked outside business by anti-social teen thugs
THE owner of a Chinese takeaway has been brutally attacked by a gang of teenage, anti-social thugs. The shocking assault occurred outside Emerald Chinese Takeaway on Loushers Lane on Friday, June 28, at 4.30pm. The owner, Mr Wu was eating inside
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Work must be carried out before Warrington swimming pool can reopen
WORK to fix faulty pool temperature sensors must take place before Broomfields swimming pool can reopen to the public. Warrington Borough Council addressed the closure of the Appleton facility today, Wednesday, with a statement confirming that
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Prolific edge duo missing from Huddersfield squad to face Wire
THERE are a couple of key men missing from the Huddersfield Giants squad that will travel to Warrington Wolves on Friday night. Indeed, the two men that formed a lethal left-edge combination during their run of good form earlier this year – centre
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Winwick Quay pub in Warrington to CLOSE for the last time tomorrow
A BREWERS Fayre restaurant in Warrington will be shutting down tomorrow, Thursday, due to its ‘low returns’ as part of a plan to expand Premier Inn hotel rooms across the UK. The Winwick Quay Brewers Fayre, on Winwick Road, has announced that it
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SQUAD NEWS: Changes likely up front as Wire name Round 17 squad
WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed their 21-man squad for their return to Super League action on Friday night. Huddersfield Giants are the visitors to The Halliwell Jones Stadium for Round 16, and they are set to face a Wire side boosted by Lachlan
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Warrington school praised with inclusivity award for second year running
THE ‘inclusive and supportive’ learning environment of a school in Warrington has been recognised in an award for the second consecutive year running. Statham Primary School and Nursery has once again been praised by Warrington Borough Council
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Parrot helps raise money for 3 different charities by dancing and posing for pictures
TWO shops inside a Culcheth shopping centre came together to raise money for charity by bringing in a pet parrot to pose with visitors. Iconic Photography Studio and Sundial Terrace Coffee Shop, in CPS Shopping Centre on Common Lane, joined together
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Arron Lindop's latest 'pinch me' moment as unforgettable year continues
ALREADY, 2024 has been an unforgettable year in the life of Arron Lindop. From a memorable try-scoring debut for his beloved Warrington Wolves to debuting for his country in his hometown, it has been one full of “pinch me” moments. If the club
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Traffic partially blocked on M6 near Winwick following accident
TRAFFIC is slowing and partially blocked on the M6 northbound near Winwick following an accident. Delays are being experienced between junction 22, Winwick Link Road to junction 23, Haydock this morning, Wednesday, as emergency services attend
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Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine
A lawyer has explained whether speed cameras in the UK have to be visible and also the circumstances surrounding challenging fines. Ever since the first speed camera was installed in the UK back in 1991, drivers have been trying to trick the system
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Year 11 students at Beamont Collegiate Academy celebrate Prom 2024
IT was a night of celebrations at The Village Hotel for Beamont Collegiate Academy's Class of 2024. This year's prom, on Friday, June 28, was a night to remember for the Year 11 students as they gathered at school before boarding coaches to take
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Could we see Russell Crowe at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday?
HOLLYWOOD star Russell Crowe is in Warrington this week – so can we expect him to take in Warrington Wolves’ clash with Huddersfield Giants on Friday? That was initially thought to be the plan, with the Australian actor in town for a musical performance
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Dangerous off-road bike rider in court for driving while unlicenced and uninsured
A DANGEROUS off-road bike rider has been hauled before the courts for his actions behind the handlebars. Jonathan Jupp drove his bike in a dangerous manner in Latchford, and he was also found to be in possession of illegal drugs. The 30-year-old
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Resurrected plans to build 250 homes on greenfield land take a step forward
RESURRECTED plans to build 250 new homes on greenfield land have taken a step forward. It was confirmed last month that a developer had begun the process to revive a collapsed housing scheme – and build more than previously thought. House by
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Everything you need to know as Cheshire Steam Fair is returning to Daresbury
THE popular Cheshire Steam Fair is back this month. Cheshire Steam Fair was established more than 30 years ago and it is one of the mains team events in the county. The event sees the fields of Daresbury taken over on both a Saturday and Sunday
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Prolific public nuisance locked up again after blatantly flouting court order
A PROLIFIC Warrington public nuisance is once again back behind the bars of a prison cell. Shaun Scanlon has a disgraceful criminal record, having committed a staggering number of offences over the years. The 48-year-old was made the subject