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Another defeat sees Warrington Rylands slump to bottom of table
WARRINGTON Rylands have slipped back to the bottom of the Northern Premier League Premier Division table. A 3-1 loss to Stockton Town at Gorsey Lane on Saturday afternoon means they are still without a league win at home this season, with all four
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Man arrested as two people ‘seriously injured’ in hit-and-run
TWO people were ‘seriously injured’ in a hit-and-run. Police in Widnes have arrested a 25-year-old man from Widnes following a crash in the town. Officers were called to the crash on Leigh Avenue, involving a black Mercedes and a grey Audi
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TV star Anne Hegerty opens up ahead of her starring role in Warrington’s 2024 panto
TV personality and gameshow superstar, Anne Hegerty, has opened up about performing, autism and getting to play a ‘goody’ ahead of Warrington’s 2024 panto. Best known for her role as The Governess on ITV’s gameshow, The Chase, Anne Hegerty is no
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Warrington construction worker wins dream car and £50k cash prize in online comp
A WARRINGTON construction worker who was announced as the competition winner of a dream sports car and £50k cash prize has described the win as ‘life changing’. Wes Stockley was enjoying his lunch break at work when he clocked the Audi ABT RS6-
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‘More questions than answers’ after consultation over hundreds of new homes
A RESIDENT says a consultation event over plans to build 320 homes on green land ‘raised more questions than answers'. Karen Racey was one of many who attended a public feedback event over Thelwall Heys housebuilding plans between Grappenhall and
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Here’s where you can watch firework displays in Warrington this Bonfire Night
AS THE dark nights draw in, and the colder months approach it’s time to start thinking about plans for Bonfire Night. Every year, various firework displays take place across Warrington, lighting up the towns skies and this year will be no exception
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Warrington Town fight back to earn first win since Carden's return
TWO substitutes made the difference as Warrington Town came from behind to end a seven-match winless run. Skipper Josh Amis prodded home the winner from close range after Connor Woods' cross found him unmarked to complete a turnaround of two goals
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Home 'head and shoulders' above competition is for sale in Warrington 'oasis'
A HOME that stands ‘head and shoulders’ above the competition is for sale in an ‘oasis’ in Warrington. It is located on Fowley Common Lane in Glazebury – a location which estate agents Bridgfords say is considered a ‘very favoured place’. A
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Vet issues warning to dog owners over 'Garbage Gut' dangers
Dog owners are being warned of the dangers of Garbage Toxicosis, sometimes known as Garbage Gut. Walkies is the highlight of the day for most dogs - in fact, recent research shows that ‘walk’ is one of the words which gets our dogs’ tails wagging
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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
Millions of motorists are currently driving illegally and at risk of a £1,000 fine from the DVLA, new figures have shown. It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence, which carries a driver’s personal
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When the whole street queued outside a Warrington cinema for the best seats
A FEW weeks ago in Looking Back we took a journey down Memory Lane to the days of the Premier Cinema. Well this week, Patricia Ann Hulme has been in touch with her memories of the Premier which stood on Powell Street in Latchford. It had room
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Horse show that has been taking place for 76 years receives £500 boost
A HORSE show in Warrington that is celebrating its 76th year has received a funding boost. Hatton Horse Show is a community-run family event that runs once a year. The show is run solely by volunteers and can only keep going with donations.
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Why it is more important than ever to back Warrington Wolves
Steven Broomhead is chief executive of Warrington Borough Council and a director at Warrington Wolves and writes a regular column for the Warrington Guardian There could be a direct connection between the success of our great Rugby League Club
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Enter our competition and you could win a free Rick Astley autobiography
HOW would you like to win a free copy of Rick Astley’s new autobiography? Having given readers a sneak preview with an excerpt of the book, we have also teamed up with Chorley-based bookshop ebb & flo to offer readers the chance to win their own
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Warrington theatre company to perform classic musical
A Warrington-based amateur theatre company is returning to the stage with a classic musical. Centenary Theatre Company will perform Disney’s 'The Little Mermaid' at the Brindley Theatre in Runcorn this November. The production will feature
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I tried Warrington’s top curry restaurant and it’s the best I’ve ever had
THE Black Gold topped the table in September and took Warrington’s Best for Curry 2024 award. The honour came just 18 months after the Mersey Street venue opened its doors for the first time. Biju Joy has packed his menu with authentic, flavourful
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The Warrington connections on both sides of today's Super League Grand Final
TODAY’S Super League Grand Final may be a tough watch for everyone in these parts given how close Warrington Wolves were to being one of the teams involved. However, Warrington as a town will be represented at Old Trafford today by way of one of
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Resident provides historic pictures of popular Warrington pub she grew up in
CHARMING pictures of a popular Warrington pub back in the 1900s have resurfaced, after a resident re-visited the watering hole she used to call home. The Queens Wolf Pub, located on Orford Lane, has operated under several names over the decades
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Bus lane to be suspended temporarily due to major gas main replacement work
A TOWN centre bus lane is to be suspended temporarily due to major roadworks. Warrington Borough Council says it will suspend the current bus lane on Academy Street. Motorists are being made aware through the publication of a temporary Road
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Serving police inspector denies stalking and assault charges
A SERVING Cheshire Police officer has denied stalking and assault. Inspector Michelle Boyd appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday (October 10) where she denied two charges of stalking involving serious alarm or distress, and one of assault
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Large rise in crime type reported in town in past month – but there is a reason why
THE latest monthly crime statistics for Warrington have been released – with a certain type of crime experiencing a large jump. New figures have now been released by the Home Office which cover August 2024 – the most recent period for which data
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Nuisance with horrendous criminal record back in jail for defying court order
A PUBLIC nuisance with a truly horrendous criminal record has been sent back to prison. Regular Warrington Guardian readers will be well aware of Shaun Scanlon, who has appeared before the courts a countless number of times. The 48-year-old
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How you can bag £33 Warrington to London train tickets for Christmas travel
Avanti West Coast customers can now book their tickets for Christmas and New Year's travel. The train operator has released its best fares for travel dates up to January 3, 2025, allowing customers to book their festive journeys 12 weeks in advance
