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Everything Sam Burgess said after Wire saw off Leeds
PLENTY of good things but also plenty upon which they can improve. That was head coach Sam Burgess' general verdict on his Warrington Wolves side's victory over Leeds Rhinos in Round 17 as they stretched their winning run to three matches.
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Injury blow confirmed for Wire forward following Round 17 win
SAM Burgess has confirmed Jordy Crowther's return from injury did not go entirely to plan. Indeed, the Warrington Wolves head coach confirmed the forward had aggravated the ankle injury he was coming back from during the victory over Leeds Rhinos
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WIRE SOCIAL: How fans have reacted to victory over Leeds
WARRINGTON Wolves fans have been reacting to their side's second home victory in the space of a week. Leeds Rhinos were beaten 30-18 at The Halliwell Jones Stadium as Sam Burgess' side made it three wins in a row. It was a result that allowed
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Wire 30 Leeds 18 - story of the game and post-match
IT'S two home wins inside a week - and three victories in a row in all - for Warrington Wolves. A lightning-fast start and end to the first half proved enough to see off Leeds Rhinos and ensure they moved, for 24 hours at least, clear in second
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Wire's home victory over Leeds as it happened
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Dark web dealer who sold deadly 'weight loss pills' forced to pay back £23k
A NORTHWICH man jailed for selling deadly pills falsely marketed as a 'weight loss' drug has been forced to pay back more than £23,000 he made from his crime. Jack Finney was sentenced to 28 months in prison back in December 2021 after pleading
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Woman 'excited and nervous' as she prepares to launch new health clinic
A WOMAN who has spent most of her career trying to improve people's health is set to launch a new wellness clinic in Newton-le-Willows. Originally from South Africa, Loren Hatch has spent the best part of a decade working as a personal trainer
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Approval and refusal for HMO applications within stone's throw of each other
CONTRASTING outcomes have come out of two applications for HMOs within a stone's throw of each other. Plans had been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department for two properties on Lovely Lane. In both cases, documents state
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Group of friends are going The Full Monty for St Rocco's Hospice
A GROUP of friends are going The Full Monty to raise vital funds for St Rocco’s Hospice. The idea came about by one of the group members, Adie, and his fiancée Joanne. The duo wanted to do something to get men talking and socialising, and St
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Drug dealer bares teeth for mugshot after being caught by police in Victoria Park
A DRUG dealer bared he teeth for his mugshot after being caught by police in Victoria Park. It comes after Michael Wickham was handed an immediate jail term today, Thursday, at Chester Crown Court for offences involving class A drugs. Cheshire
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Two confirmed dead in 'serious' M62 crash in Warrington
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash on the M62 westbound in Warrington. Two men have sadly died following the collision which involved two lorries and a car and occurred at around 5.31am between junction 8 and junction 7 this
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Chester Zoo's winter light trail to return bigger and better
Chester Zoo has revealed its spectacular Christmas light trail will return this year, featuring “more animal lantern puppets than ever before.” As the summer sunshine struggles to make much of an impact so far this year, thoughts are already turning
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Closures lifted on M62 in Warrington after serious crash involving two HGVs and a car
A STRETCH of the M62 westbound in Warrington has reopened following a serious crash involving two HGVs and a car. Police, fire services, National Highways and paramedics have been present on the scene since the incident which occurred at around
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Bus company investigating crash between car and one of its fleet near pub
A BUS company is investigating a crash. Warrington’s Own Buses have launched an investigation following a crash in Comberbach near Northwich between a car and one of their fleet. Four people were attended to by paramedics as Cheshire Police
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Police want to speak to these two women over alleged theft of Yankee Candle goods
POLICE have released CCTV images of two women they wish to speak to. Cheshire Police officers are investigating the alleged theft of Yankee Candle products. The theft occurred at the Yankee Candle store at Golden Square Shopping Centre in Warrington
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New categories revealed as search for 2025 tourism award winners gets underway
THE search for Cheshire’s best hotels, restaurants, and tourism attractions is underway. Organisers of the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards have revealed two new categories as they officially launch the hunt for 2025’s winners. This year,
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10 traveller caravans arrive unauthorised on road becoming encampment hotspot
YET another unauthorised traveller camp has been set up in Warrington. This is according to an unauthorised encampment log for Cheshire and Warrington operated by Cheshire West and Chester Council. The encampment was uploaded onto the log by
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Popular Halloween trail is returning to Warrington this year at lakeside location
A POPULAR Halloween trail is returning to Warrington this year – for those who are brave enough. Halloween Lakeside Trail is back at Partridge Lakes in Culcheth this autumn with lots of new spooky twists. It is the second year of the event
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Suspicious incident reported to police of stranger appearing to take photo of child
POLICE have confirmed they have received a report of a suspicious incident involving a stranger appearing to take a photo of a child. The incident occurred yesterday, Wednesday, on the path between Chapelford Primary School and Chapelford Medical
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Ukrainian Hub Warrington's urgent appeal as Kyiv children's hospital hit by missiles
A UKRANIAN hub based in Warrington is asking the community to come together and raise some money, after the devastating news that a children’s hospital in Kyiv was hit by missiles this week. The Ukrainian Family Hub Warrington, based in Culcheth
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Husband and wife reunited with sentimental bracelet found by caring market cleaner
THE actions of a caring cleaner have been praised after a couple were reunited with a piece of sentimental jewellery. Husband and wife Steve and Sue Wainwright, of Orford, visited Warrington Market recently. But they were devastated to learn
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Popular artisan market with more than 70 stalls is back at Bents this weekend
AN artisan market is back at Bents Home and Garden this weekend. The event, which is a collaboration between the Glazebury garden centre and Independent Street, takes place each month. This weekend will see 70 small businesses showcasing their
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Teen arrested after robbery which saw man assaulted and have car keys stolen
A TEENAGER from Warrington has been arrested after a man was robbed and assaulted. At around 12.15am, in the early hours of Friday, June 28, two men approached a man who was in his car on Fallow Close in Clock Face, St Helens. They punched
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Police called to residential street over disturbance between women
A POLICE presence was reported on a residential street yesterday afternoon, Wednesday. Police cars were spotted on Grasmere Avenue in Orford at around 3.40pm. Cheshire Police has confirmed this was following reports of a disturbance and disagreement
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Long delays across Warrington following closure of M62 due to serious crash
ROADS across Warrington are heavily congested this morning following the closure of the M62. A crash between two HGVs and a car has closed the motorway westbound between junctions nine for Warrington and eight for Burtonwood. Emergency services
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Recap: M62 reopened after serious crash in Warrington
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M62 reopens after 'serious' crash between two lorries and car
A ‘SERIOUS’ crash trapping casualties closed the M62 westbound this morning. A collision between two lorries and a car happened at 5.30am this morning between junctions nine for Warrington and eight for Burtonwood. The motorway has now reopened
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Which of these 10 delicious dessert places in Warrington tickle the tastebuds?
LAST week, to mark International Chocolate Day, we asked readers of the Warrington Guardian to nominate their favourite place to pick up dessert in our Best of 2024 competition. We wanted to hear your recommendations for tasty treats in town, whether
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GAME DAY: Warrington Wolves vs Leeds Rhinos key info and build-up
GAME day has come around quicker than usual for Warrington Wolves. A short six-day turnaround from Friday's win over Huddersfield Giants means they are back in action tonight for their second home game inside a week. Leeds Rhinos are the visitors
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User allowed home to be used for new line set up to flood town with drugs
A DRUGS user allowed his home to be used in the setting up of a new line aiming to flood Warrington with illegal substances. He was one of four who appeared before Liverpool Crown Court to face justice over their role involving the supply of illegal
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Major changes planned in service station expansion despite residents’ fears
MAJOR changes planned for a Warrington motorway service station have led to objections being raised by residents. Plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department seeking outline permission for the extension and conversion
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Woman who witnessed fire that killed 2 from Warrington is seeking fresh inquests
A WOMAN who witnessed a fire which killed 50 people, including two from Warrington, is seeking fresh inquests. Tina Brennan stood at the top of a cliff on the Isle of Man overlooking the Summerland leisure complex as a huge blaze engulfed the building
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Knifeman admits trespassing in home and holding blade to occupant’s throat
A KNIFEMAN has admitted trespassing in a home and holding a blade to the occupant’s throat. Amen Elgaddari appeared before Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, where he admitted charges of aggravated burglary and assault occasioning actual bodily harm