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Class of 2024: The primary schools included in our Year 6 leavers supplement
YEAR six children across Warrington will be waving goodbye to their primary school teachers for one last time this month as they break up for the summer holidays. Thousands of youngsters across the town will walk through the school gates at the
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Pre-Leeds talking points as focus switches back from future to present
ENOUGH talk of Las Vegas, there's a game to be played... Focus must switch back to the here and now for Warrington Wolves as they aim to avoid being caught up in the bright lights before the time actually comes. A second home game in the space
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Walton Hall was perfect place for Penketh High School's Prom 2024
WALTON Hall hosted Prom 2024 for Penketh High School teenagers. YEAR 11 students enjoyed their night of celebrations on Friday, June 28. Youngsters across Warrington have been letting their hair down and celebrating the end of their GCSEs as
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Warrington school opens new facility thanks to successful funding bid
A WARRINGTON school has welcomed a brand-new facility on its site, thanks to a successful funding bid. The Kassia Academy based in Longbarn celebrated the opening of its new library after months of work and preparations. An important pillar
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First look at upgraded trains to be used by passengers from Warrington Central
HERE’S a first look at upgraded trains set to be used by passengers from Warrington Central and Widnes. East Midlands Railway has unveiled the first conceptual images of the train carriages which will benefit from a £28.2million refurbishment.
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Grandma reunited with 60-year-old engagement ring thanks to kind Birchwood shopper
ONE honest act has made all the difference to a Warrington family, after a lost 60-year-old engagement ring was reunited with its grateful owner. A heartbroken granddaughter, Charlotte Wilks, made a public appeal for help in locating her grandmother
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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for
Brits are being urged to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it extremely
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Esther Ghey calls on new Government to help as children being ‘brainwashed’ online
ESTHER Ghey has called on the new Government to help in a bid to stop children from being ‘brainwashed’ by harmful online content. She made the comments when she appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain on Tuesday alongside Emma Mills, headteacher
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The road closures that will be in place in Stockton Heath on Saturday
THERE will be a number of road closures in place in Stockton Heath this Saturday. This is in order to make way for Stockton Heath Walking Day. The popular event comes to the village each year and sees a procession pass through the streets before
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Why Matt Dufty is in a great position to make Warrington Wolves club history
MATT Dufty is in a superb position to become Warrington Wolves’ first Man of Steel winner of the Super League era. At a key time in the voting process, the Australian full-back has moved joint-top of the points leaderboard for the competition’s
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Big recovery milestone confirmed for injured Warrington Wolves prop
WARRINGTON Wolves prop Luke Thomas has hit a significant milestone in his recovery from long-term injury. This morning, the club posted a picture of the young front-rower running on the grass for the first time since suffering an ACL injury during
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Warrington Town's 2024-25 fixture list in full with long away trip to start
WARRINGTON Town will start the 2024-25 National League North season with one of their longest away trips. Mark Beesley’s side will kick off the new campaign by making the near 300-mile round trip to King’s Lynn Town on Saturday, August 10.
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Watch music maestro André Rieu in summer concert at Warrington cinemas
CLASSICAL music superstar André Rieu is coming to a cinema near you! For two weeks each summer, André – nicknamed The King of Waltz – captivates audiences in his hometown of Maastricht. From August 31 and into September, this summer concert
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Plans thrown out for ‘overly intrusive’ digital advert board shining into bedrooms
DESIGNS to install a digital advertising board have been thrown out by the council for being ‘overly intrusive’. Plans had been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department seeking advertisement consent. Applicant Vivid Outdoor
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Police confirm why you may have seen and heard force helicopter above town
POLICE have confirmed why you may have seen or heard the force helicopter yesterday, Tuesday. A number of residents have been in touch with us asking why the police helicopter was scrambled yesterday afternoon. Cheshire Police has confirmed
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The huge spike in Las Vegas bookings after historic Wire-Wigan announcement
AS news broke of Warrington Wolves’ upcoming trip to play in Las Vegas, supporters clamoured to book their trips. Indeed, the spike in bookings for the dates around the game reached a staggering high in the aftermath of the historic announcement
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Driver remains in hospital with ‘very serious’ injuries days after crash
A DRIVER remains in hospital days after suffering ‘very serious’ injuries in a crash. Emergency services rushed to Pennington Lane in Burtonwood at around 9.45pm on Friday night. Three fire engines from Warrington, Penketh and a Merseyside
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Will Leeds Rhinos' new head coach be in charge against Warrington tomorrow?
ON the eve of their trip to Warrington Wolves, Leeds Rhinos have confirmed their short-term replacement for departed head coach Rohan Smith. And Smith’s fellow Australian Brad Arthur, who will take the reigns until the end of the season, is set
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Town centre venue to be taken to 'next level' with expansion and cafe plans
WORK to revamp Warrington's Pyramid Arts Centre will get under way this month. The centre is being redeveloped thanks to a £4.9million grant from the Government. It will see a new cafe added and an increased capacity created in one of the halls
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Late Huddersfield burst seals defeat for Wire Women
HUDDERSFIELD Giants ran in five unanswered tries in the final 20 minutes to brush aside Warrington Wolves 32-10 in the Betfred Women’s Super League. Warrington had looked to have taken control just before the devastating spell when second-rower
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Details of Warrington Disability Day which is taking place this Sunday
ONE of the world’s largest disability events is returning to Warrington this weekend. Warrington Disability Awareness Day (DAD) was founded by Dave Thompson back in 1992. This was with the aim of creating a day that would raise awareness of
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Radio station based in Warrington welcomes former reality TV star as new presenter
A FORMER reality TV star has been named as a new presenter on a radio station based in Warrington. Cheshire Mix 56, which is based in Lymm, has welcomed Rebeckah Vaughan. Rebeckah, who appeared on Big Brother back in 2011, says she is bringing
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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How Warrington Wolves plan to move their entire pre-match operation to Las Vegas
PLAYING a game in Las Vegas will certainly pose a logistical challenge for Sam Burgess and his Warrington Wolves coaching staff. There will be league games either side of it – maybe even a World Club Challenge clash if things go well between now
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Train rides will be available at this year's popular Cheshire Steam Fair in Daresbury
TRAIN rides will be available at this year’s Cheshire Steam Fair. The ever-popular event is back at Daresbury this weekend. On both Saturday and Sunday, a full programme of top steam fair attractions will be on show. This will include steam
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Coroner demands hospital response as inquest rules delay played part in death
A CORONER has demanded a response from Warrington Hospital after a ruling that delay played a part in a man’s death. David Scott died on October 7 last year after deteriorating following a leg amputation. A coroner ruled that he died as a consequence
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Woman who stabbed ex is given yet another chance after spitting in man’s face
A COURT has given yet another chance to a woman, who previously stabbed her ex-boyfriend, after her latest law-breaking incident. Lisa Parker previously plunged a knife into the leg of her former partner in a town centre car park, causing him to
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Risley prisoner who set fire to cell using vape whilst still inside avoids more jail
FIRE alarms sounded and officers descended on a prison wing after an inmate set fire to his cell using a vape. Prison officers at HMP Risley were alerted to the incident in cell S1 at around 4pm in the afternoon on June 8, 2023. As fire alarms