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Police confirm why you may have seen more officers in uniform in town today
IF you have been in Warrington town centre today, Friday, you may have seen more police officers in high-visibility uniform. Cheshire Police is one of three police forces across the north west that have collaborated in a security operation to disrupt
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Parr Hall's Oktoberfest festival to take place this month
A POPULAR Oktoberfest festival will be taking place in Warrington this month for the 27th time. Warrington Rotary Club will be holding its annual Oktoberfest celebration in Parr Hall, taking place across three days. Starting with just a few
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There's still time to visit Warrington’s pumpkin patches this October
PUMPKINS are ripe for picking! Farms across Warrington have welcomed families and visitors of all ages to their pumpkin patches and Halloween trails throughout October - but there's still plenty of time to plan a trip! The leaves are changing
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Empty office and workshop building could be transformed into apartments
AN empty office and workshop building could be transformed into apartments if proposals are given the go-ahead. Plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council seeking prior approval for a change of use for the building. The building
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Popular Bonfire Night fireworks at Halliwell Jones Stadium to return next month
POPULAR fireworks display set to return to Warrington next month, with more entertainment than before. Warrington Wolves will be hosting a spectacular fireworks display at The Halliwell Jones Stadium next month. The stadium will celebrate bonfire
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Car flips onto roof in crash as occupants ‘seen inhaling from balloons’ flee on foot
OCCUPANTS of a car that flipped onto its roof in a crash fled the scene having been reportedly spotted ‘inhaling from balloons’. Cheshire Police has confirmed it was called to Enfield Park Road in Fearnhead, at the roundabout junction with Blackbrook
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Popular Warrington pool closes AGAIN with immediate effect and lessons cancelled
AFTER only reopening recently a Warrington pool has temporarily closed again - with immediate effect. The teaching pool at Orford Jubilee Hub is now closed, the council has confirmed, to allow essential maintenance works to be carried out.
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Emergency services attend to three vehicle crash near primary school
A THREE vehicle collision in Newton-le-Willows has caused road closures in the area. Merseyside Police received a report of a road traffic collision involving three vehicles on Crow Lane East, Newton-le-Willows close to St Mary's Infant School
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SPORT IN BRIEF: Netball awards, rowing success, Loch Ness Marathon joy
NETBALL: PENKETH Panthers Netball Club are celebrating one major award and could go one better on Saturday and achieve national acclaim. The club, ran by a dedicated team of volunteers – including the coaches and committee members – out of
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Work to start ‘imminently’ on first homes of controversial Peel Hall development
WORK is set to start ‘imminently’ to build the first homes as part of the controversial Peel Hall development. The threat of the site being built on has been one residents have been set against for more than 30 years. Despite the council refusing
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Manchester Airport announces flights to 'one of Europe's hidden gems' for £19
Manchester Airport has announced that it will be launching its first direct flights to “one of Europe’s hidden gems”. Passengers will be able to fly direct to Moldova with Moldovan airline FLYONE from this winter. The flights will operate twice
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DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules
The Department for Work and Pensions is currently reviewing thousands of Universal Credit claims. Claimants are being asked to provide bank statements to the benefits department, which is now operating under the Labour Party government. Claimants
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Award-winning band that blends bagpipes with rock will play Parr Hall next year
AN AWARD-winning and unique band that blends rock music with bagpipes will be making their way to Parr Hall next year. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are an award winning band who have forged their own music genre, combining traditional Scottish music
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Inspirational gymnasts bring haul of medals home from British Championships
ELEVEN members of The Wire Gymnastics Club made a stunning impact at the Disability Women's Artistic British Championships. Each gymnast secured at least two medals at The Welsh Institute of Sport in Cardiff, demonstrating their hard work and dedication
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Individual awards cap a memorable 2024 for Wire prospect Taylor-Wray
CAI Taylor-Wray has capped a breakthrough season by picking up two Warrington Wolves club awards. The prodigiously talented full-back, who made his senior debut for The Wire during 2024 and went on to score three tries in six first-team appearances
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Phil Archer showing great form on the Legends Tour
IN-FORM golfer Phil Archer is keeping himself ticking over ahead of his next shot on the Legends Tour. The 52-year-old Poulton Park professional secured his three best results of the 2024 tour during September which should keep his confidence sky
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Warrington Town squad warning as midfielder joins from neighbours
MIDFIELDER Dana Amaral has made the cross-town move to join Warrington Town from neighbours Warrington Rylands. The 21-year-old former Preston North End youngster has played six times for Blues this season but has now joined their neighbours having
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Warrington school one of two in the area to achieve high status in Unicef award
A WARRINGTON school is one of only two in the area to achieve silver status for a Unicef award. St Bridget’s Primary School in Fearnhead has been commended for its inclusive approach to learning by achieving the high status in the Unicef Rights
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Major route linking town to motorway set for more closures and 20mph limit
A MAJOR route linking Warrington to the motorway network is set for more closures and a temporary 20mph limit. Warrington Borough Council has published a Road Traffic Regulation Act notice for the A49 Winwick Link Road and Highfield Lane. This
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Our favourite pictures captured of the northern lights in Warrington last night
THE northern lights were visible in the skies across many parts of the country, including Warrington. Residents rushed out of their front doors and into the cold, cameras at the ready, to capture the unforgettable sights of bright pinks, blues
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Lib Dem criticises councillor for revealing potential transit site location
A COUNCILLOR has criticised a ‘Labour defector’ for revealing the potential location of a traveller transit site in Warrington. Yesterday, Thursday, it was revealed that Warrington Borough Council had found a site it believes is suitable. Such
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Long delays on M6 southbound after two cars overturn in multiple vehicle crash
DRIVERS face long delays on the M6 southbound after two cars have overturned in a multiple-vehicle crash. Three lanes are closed southbound from junction 18 for Middlewich and Holmes Chapel. Emergency services are en route. A spokesman
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Will the Northern Lights be visible in the UK again tonight?
Last night, the UK was treated to a stunning display of the Northern Lights, from north Wales to Kent. Stunning pictures captured the aurora borealis across the UK, filling the sky with pink and green hues. The northern lights are a series
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Traffic chaos in Warrington as swing bridges open at rush hour for second day in row
THERE was misery on the roads for the second day in succession today, Friday. The swing bridges over the Manchester Ship Canal opened at rush on Friday morning bringing traffic in south Warrington to a halt. Huge delays were seen on London
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Warrington Wolves duo named in PNG's Pacific Championship squad
THE first two members of Warrington Wolves' 2025 squad to end this year with international selection have been confirmed. Rodrick Tai and incoming signing Dan Russell have been named in the Papua New Guinea squad for the Pacific Championship tournament
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Mum in ongoing battle with Your Housing says damp issue caused sons' pneumonia
A RESIDENT stuck in a three-year long battle Your Housing to have the hole in her roof fixed, believes the mould and damp that has riddled the home for more than a decade is the reason her two children contracted pneumonia when they were babies.
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Warrington man made subject of football banning order over Germany Euros disorder
A FOOTBALL fan from Warrington has been banned from attending matches following disorder during the Euros. Callum Seddon, of Sankey Bridges, was handed a four-year football banning order after incidents in Germany over the summer. The 34-year-old
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Shocking figures show number of patients who can't get a place at an NHS dentist
SHOCKING figures show the number of new patients in the north west who are unable to access NHS Dental Care. It comes after the Warrington Guardian reported that 100 people queued as early as 2.30am to secure an NHS place at MyDentist in Wesbtrook
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Couple once again transform house for Hallowe'en - this time with a Beetlejuice theme
WE may only be a few days into October, but Hallowe’en has long been on the mind of this family, who once again have pulled out all the stops for their decorated home this year. To say spooky fan Louise Towler from Crow Lane West in Newton-le-Willows
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School catering firm based in Lowton wins new contracts
A school catering company has won more than 100 new contracts in the past year. Dolce Catering, which is based in Lowton Business Park, is now in its 25th year, and will see revenue reach a record £65million for 2024/25 as a result of new business
