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Police and firefighters rush to scene of car fire in Lymm
POLICE and firefighters attended a car fire in Lymm this afternoon, Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the incident on Cherry Lane at around 3.35pm. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet to extinguish the car
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Truck obsessed youngster has time of his life seeing and riding in new AA vehicles
A TRUCK ‘obsessed’ youngster had the time of his life with a ride out in brand new AA vehicles. Charlie Hinton, who has autism, was beaming with joy when he spotted the large AA recovery truck and Volkswagen ID Buzz at Lymm Services on Tuesday.
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Lymm litter picker retires after 20 years in village
A dedicated weekend litter picker has retired after more than two decades of keeping Lymm tidy. Paul Whitney, from Lymm, began his voluntary clean-up efforts in March 2001 and has been a familiar sight in the village centre, 'come rain or shine
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Security guard catches festivalgoer after hearing nitrous oxide crack in tent
AN alert security guard caught a festivalgoer in the act after hearing nitrous oxide being ‘cracked’ in a tent. In the early hours of Friday, August 26, 2022, security officers were on patrol at Creamfields electronic dance music festival in Daresbury
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Warrington's 'number one sports pub' has officially reopened
WARRINGTON’S ‘number one sports pub’ has now officially reopened. Cromwell’s is back in business on Bridge Street. The pub closed a number of weeks ago but as of Monday, it is welcoming back customers. New owners say the venue is still
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Fireworks display at Gulliver's World theme park next month
A fireworks display will take place at a theme park next month. On Saturday, November 2, visitors to Gulliver's World in Old Hall will be treated to the display after spending the day exploring the park's rides and attractions. The Warrington
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Police to attend closed university campus following arrival of travellers
POLICE have been called to attend a reported traveller encampment in Warrington. Four caravans and associated towing vehicles have pitched up unannounced on land on Fearnhead Lane. This is at the eastern end of the street at the closed University
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Expensive materials stolen from popular beauty spot in Warrington
EXPENSIVE material has been stolen from a popular beauty spot in Warrington. The team at Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden are appealing for help after lead flashing was stolen from the glass houses overnight. The incident is believed to have
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Flood alert issued for Warrington after heavy rain batters the town
A FLOOD alert has been issued for Warrington after heavy rain has battered the town. The Environment Agency has issued the alert for the Mersey Estuary in the town, with residents being urged to ‘be prepared’. It has been issued due to the
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Philbin in line for Ireland return after seven years away
ANOTHER Warrington Wolves player has been selected for post-season international fixtures. Prop Joe Philbin has been named in an extended Ireland training squad for their upcoming international match against Scotland, which takes place in Gateshead
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Warrington's Redwood Bank in line for three awards
A bank has been shortlisted for three awards at the 2025 National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) Lender Awards. Redwood Bank is a finalist for Specialist Lender of the Year, the Rising Star Award, and the Innovation Award.
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Warrington Wolves quintet named in final England squad for Samoa series
FIVE members of Warrington Wolves’ 2024 squad have been named in the final England selection for the upcoming Test series against Samoa. It means that, alongside Super League champions Wigan Warriors, The Wire are the joint-most represented club
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Two friends complete skydive and raise £7k for dementia charity after mum's diagnosis
TWO friends managed to raise an incredible £7,000 for charity after both their mums were diagnosed with dementia. Linzi Platt from Great Sankey and her pal Sean Greenwood jumped from a plane at 15,000 feet as part of a sponsored sky dive to fundraise
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Lucky residents wake up this morning to Postcode Lottery win
IT HAS been a lucky start to the day for some residents in the WA area who have scooped a prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. The winning residents in the WA10 6NT, are celebrating after a successful £1,000 win this morning, Wednesday.
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Owners of access road to proposed traveller transit site ‘vigorously oppose’ plans
THE owners of a vital access road leading to a site proposed to accommodate a traveller transit site say they ‘vigorously oppose’ the plans. It has been a week of twists and turns after news broke last Thursday that Warrington Borough Council had
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Warrington businesswoman has been named one of best in country after amazing growth
A BUSINESSWOMAN has won a top award. Kelly Ann McPhilbin, of Warrington-based NXGEN Lifting, was named Best New Business 2024 at The Best Businesswomen Awards. The awards ceremony took place at the Hilton Syon Park and aimed to find the best
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Bowler's strong day leads to his memorial competition success
WARRINGTON’S Stephen Peters took the honours in the Nev Thompson Memorial One Day 32 Open at St Albans. The Woolston A bowler defeated Kyle Chapman in a closely contested final 21-19 to collect the top prize of £300. Both played well all day
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Five people including two children die in tragic M6 crash
FIVE people have died and a child remains in hospital with 'serious injuries' following a fatal collision on the M6 near Tebay. The M6 was closed for more than 12 hours as officers conducted a collision investigation. Officers were called
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Warrington school forced to close as area is hit with power cuts and water loss
A WARRINGTON primary school has been forced to close for the day and cancel its Harvest Festival due to a major power cut and water loss in the area. The Winwick area has been experiencing a power cut which was first reported to Scottish Power
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Major power cut and water loss affecting large number of homes in Warrington
A MAJOR power cut and water loss issues are affecting an area of Warrington this morning, Wednesday. It is being reported that traffic lights are down on Winwick Link Road as well as power down in homes across the WA2 postcode area following a
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Penalty save helps Warrington Rylands to morale-boosting victory
WARRINGTON Rylands have picked up their first league victory under the management of Neil Reynolds. And in doing so, they have moved off the bottom of the Northern Premier League Premier Division table. Blues had their goalkeeper Luke Pilling
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How much DWP Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits could rise by next year
Benefits including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are likely to increase by less than expected in April. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation
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When do the clocks change in 2024 and why?
With winter drawing in, the days are getting shorter and shorter and November is fast approaching. To make up for the shortening days, the clocks will go back across the UK to give us an extra hour of much needed sunlight as we approach the darker
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Man arrested after shining laser at police helicopter during missing person search
A MAN has been traced and arrested on a railway path after shining a laser at a police helicopter while it was conducting a missing person search. The National Police Air Service were assisting Cheshire Police with a missing person enquiry at around
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Who was the hardest-working Wire player of 2024? Key data analysed
SUPPORTERS who regularly watch NRL matches will be familiar with the VB Hard Earned Index. For those who aren’t, it is the bringing together of a number of statistics to determine which players have got through the most work in an individual game
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Grade II listed building 'ideal for a HMO' is for sale in Warrington town centre
A GRADE II listed building which is ‘ideal for a HMO’ is for sale in Warrington. The property is located on Palmyra Square and it was home to a solicitors’ practice for many years. It consists of a terrace of four Grade II listed three storey
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Man accused of causing young footballer’s death by dangerous driving appears in court
A COURT heard brief details regarding the death of a promising young footballer at a car meet in Woolston. Mason Hodgson has been charged with causing the death of 20-year-old Sam Harding by dangerous driving on Kingsland Grange in 2022. The
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Warrington firefighter to climb Manchester skyscraper for charity
A FIREFIGHTER from Warrington is set to climb 798 steps of a Manchester skyscraper for charity. Mark Bottomley, a member of Green Watch Bolton Central, will take on the fundraising challenge for The Christie Charity. The task involves climbing
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Plans formally submitted for Eagles Green development to build 153 new homes
PERMISSION is now formally being sought to build 153 new homes as part of the Eagles Green development. As previously reported by the Warrington Guardian, homebuilder Anwyl Homes has acquired a 12.6-acre parcel of land at Omega which was formerly
