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Labour storms to Warrington wins in General Election - as it happened
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Frustration over inaction to fix ‘incredibly poor’ state of junior football pitches
A JUNIOR football club has voiced its frustration over inaction to address the ‘incredibly poor’ standard of pitches it plays on. The plight of youngsters and volunteers at Cromwell Athletic Junior Football Club was raised in the House of Commons
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RSPCA makes special appeal to find three cats forever homes after months of waiting
A SPECIAL appeal has been made to find ‘loving’ homes for three neglected cats that have been waiting for more than 270 days to be adopted. The RSPCA rehomes thousands of cats each year, but sadly, three poor felines at Warrington, Halton & St
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Results or performances - which is more important? Sam Burgess has his say
IF results are good, do performances really matter? It is a debate had by fans in every sport and at this moment in time, it is a lively one. With England’s men’s footballers into the quarter-finals of EURO 2024 despite some patchy displays
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Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School Prom 2024 lights up The Park Royal
OH, what a prom night! Teenagers in Year 11 at Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School celebrated their time in school and waved goodbye to their teachers for one last time at Prom 2024. Students spent the evening at The Park Royal on Friday, June
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When Warrington was home to the biggest US airbase in Europe
TODAY is US Independence Day so to celebrate, we are going in our archive to remember RAF Burtonwood. RAF Burtonwood opened in 1939, just in time for the crucial Battle of Britain, and the United States Army Air Force, which took over in 1942,
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All the road closures you need to know about ahead of Croft Carnival on Saturday
A POPULAR event is returning to a village in Warrington this weekend. Croft Carnival is taking place on Saturday. This year’s event, which will have an Olympics theme, will consist of a parade followed by a carnival with plenty of stalls, activities
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Win tickets to Warrington Wolves v Leeds in Super League
WARRINGTON Wolves take on Leeds Rhinos in a crucial Super League clash next week. And you could there to watch. The Wolves won at Headingley earlier in the season but Leeds remain in the hunt for a play-off place. The two sides meet again
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CCTV appeal issued to trace man with ‘distinctive ink’ over alleged TK Maxx theft
A CCTV appeal has been launched by police to identify a suspect with ‘distinctive ink’. Camera stills from Warrington town centre have been released by Cheshire Police in a bid to trace the man in the photographs. The probe is in relation to
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Police helicopter assists officers to locate suspect following car theft in Woolston
A POLICE helicopter was deployed to find the suspect of reported car theft in Woolston. Police officers became aware of a suspected stolen car in the Manchester Road area this afternoon, Thursday. Officers attempted to stop the car, but the
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Camera crews spotted filming at Walton Hall and Gardens
CAMERA crews were spotted at Walton Hall and Gardens yesterday, Wednesday, Filming was taking place near to the bandstand towards the back of the estate. A number of visitors to the popular beauty spot reported seeing the crews. A Warrington
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Illegal streaming services crackdown arrest as police execute warrant at house
A MAN has been arrested by detectives as part of an investigation into illegal online streaming services. At around 9.30am yesterday, Wednesday, officers from Cheshire Police’s Cyber Crime Unit executed a warrant at an address in Widnes. A
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Police launch probes into two burglary incidents within hours of each other
POLICE have confirmed they are investigating two burglary incidents reported within hours of each other. Detectives from Cheshire Police are looking into the incidents on Tuesday evening in Chapelford and Howley. One involved a residential
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Cineworld reportedly planning to close a quarter of its UK cinemas
REPORTS have emerged that Cineworld is drawing up plans to close a quarter of its UK cinemas. Sky News is reporting that the move is part of a ‘radical restructuring that would also include extensive rent cuts’. The firm occupies a flagship
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12 perfect pictures from Lymm High School's Prom 2024
WALTON Hall Riding School played host to Year 11 students from Lymm High School. The teenagers celebrated their leavers' prom 2024 on Thursday, June 27. Youngsters across Warrington have been letting their hair down and celebrating the end
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Pre-Huddersfield talking points as Wire get back to business
HAVING enjoyed a two-week break from fixtures, it is now an uninterrupted run to the end of the Super League season for Warrington Wolves. The first of their 12 remaining regular-season games sees them welcome Huddersfield Giants to The Halliwell
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Look who's been paired with Luke Littler in the World Matchplay tournament
THERE is just one man that all the seeded stars would have wanted to avoid in the first round of darts’ Betfred World Matchplay later this month – the sensational Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler! But one of the top 16 PDC ranked throwers had to be drawn
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Warrington school trust celebrates three successful years since opening
A WARRINGTON school trust has celebrated its third-year anniversary with a special event. The Beam Trust, a family of schools within Warrington, commemorated the milestone by uniting staff, governors, trustees, and guests for the celebration.
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Care home residents enjoy afternoon of reminiscing 200 years of Cadbury chocolate
RESIDENTS and staff at a care home in Old Hall have been treated to an afternoon of nostalgia and delicious memories. Those living and working at Westvale House Care Home were joined by Cadbury archivist Sarah Foden and brand manager Connor Gould
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LETTER: Can anyone help me with the memory of one particular area of town?
I LOVE reading all the stories about the Warrington of the past. Can anyone help me with the memory of one particular area? As a child and into my adult life, I loved the smell of hops from the old Tetley Walker site on Winwick Road. It
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Second missing teenage Widnes girl found 'safe and well', police confirm
UPDATE: CHESHIRE Police has thankfully confirmed that Macie has now been found 'safe and well'. ORIGINAL: POLICE are again searching for a teenage Widnes girl after another has been reported missing. Macie Loveland was reported missing after
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LETTER: Disappointed to see plans to turn green fields into overpriced housing
I WAS very disappointed to read about new plans to build homes in Grappenhall Heys. The whole area of Appleton had been ruined by the houses already on the site and we have had hundreds of others built on Dipping Brook Avenue too. What was
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LETTER: Wonderful to see crucial Padgate and Woolston Walking Day go ahead
IT was wonderful to see the pictures and read the stories of Padgate and Woolston Walking Day. It was so sad to think this fantastic occasion may not happen again. For generations of my family, and so many others, it has been a crucial day
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Crews tackle late night fire near to golf course
CREWS tackled a fire near to a golf course last night, Wednesday. Firefighters were called to the incident off Birchwood Way at around 9.45pm. On arrival, they found the fire was situated near a golf course in a wooded area so the crew travelled
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How you might be owed cash if your supermarket delivery is late
Many Brits are unaware that they could be owed refunds if their supermarket delivery is late. Consumer group Which? has recently shared that if you've paid for a "special delivery" or your order arrives at your door "later than agreed" you can
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Warning for Blue Badge users 'as driver or passengers' given 10-week notice
UK Blue Badges drivers and passengers have been issued a 10-week warning. According to the government website, there is a current 12-week wait for applications to be processed. The permits last three years and are not renewed automatically.
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Police called to Bents garden centre after traveller caravans pitch up unauthorised
POLICE officers have been called to Bents garden centre following an unauthorised traveller camp. Caravans reportedly pitched up at Bents Garden and Home in Glazebury yesterday, Wednesday. This is according to an unauthorised encampment log
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14-year-old girl reported missing is found 'safe and well' after urgent appeal
UPDATE: CHESHIRE Police has confirmed that Jasmine has now thankfully been found safe and well. ORIGINAL: POLICE have issued an urgent appeal for help from members of the public in finding a teenage girl reported missing from home. Officers
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Free garden party family festival in Queen's Gardens to kick-start event
THERE are just two weeks to go until the relaunch of Warrington Arts Festival. Following a £840,000 funding boost and led by an expanded team, the vibrant, multi-venue event will take place over nine days between July 19 and 27. With more emphasis
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United Utilities investigating issue of brown water coming from taps in Warrington
UNITED Utilities are investigating after reports of brown water coming from taps in Warrington. Those living in Stockton Heath have reported the issue which they say has been happening over the last few days. They say they have brown water
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Pre-season games tough by design, says Warrington Town boss
THE hard work is underway as Warrington Town prepare for the new National League North season. And preparations are about to step up a gear, with the team about to embark upon their programme of pre-season friendly matches. Town will play eight
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How the land lies for Woolston and Crosfields' return to league action
WITH two wins from their last three outings, things have picked up for Woolston Rovers of late. As they prepare to return following a weekend off, however, they are now looking to take the next step in terms of recording back-to-back victories.
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Polls open as Warrington residents vote in General Election
THE polls are open in the 2024 General Election. Polls will be open from 7am until 10pm with results expected in the early hours of Friday. Here in Warrington voters will be voting in Warrington North and Warrington South. While a shake-up
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12 of the best independent shops as chosen by Warrington Guardian readers
THIS week is Independents’ Week – a whole week dedicated to promoting independent retail businesses across the UK. Last Friday, we launched our latest Best of 2024 search as part of these celebrations and we wanted to find the best independent
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Burgess' call for Wire fans to get behind academy side in curtain-raiser
WARRINGTON Wolves’ academy side will play on the big stage on Friday night – and Sam Burgess has urged supporters to get right behind them. It was confirmed earlier this week that the academy fixture against Huddersfield Giants had been moved from
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Warrington is one of the most expensive places for new builds in the north west
WARRINGTON is one of the most expensive places for new builds in the north west. This is according to a new study by home insurance broker One Sure Insurance. Data from the Office for National Statistics was analysed to determine which local
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Dangerous tanker driver caused motorist to fracture spine and ribs in M56 crash
A TANKER driver has been sentenced for causing a crash on the motorway which left another road user with serious injuries. Peter Gibbons was behind the wheel of a heavy goods vehicle and drove in a dangerous manner, colliding with two other vehicles
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Warrington man ‘felt like a superstar’ while carrying the Olympic Torch in France
A 56-year-old man from Warrington was one of 10 people from the UK chosen to run with the Olympic torch ahead of the games in Paris this summer. Alan Brinksman heard about the chance to run with the torch after seeing a competition held by Coca
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Inquest into man, 22, who died at Warrington Hospital adjourned for further evidence
AN inquest into the death of a 22-year-old man has been adjourned to allow for further evidence to be gathered. Kevin Hodgson sadly died at Warrington Hospital on December 29 last year after collapsing into cardiac arrest. At a previous hearing