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Police investigate M6 truck crash that left car driver seriously injured in hospital
A MAN was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash between a truck and a car on the M6. The collision happened at around 3.20am on Friday, October 18 on the M6 northbound between junction 18 for Middlewich and 19 for Northwich and
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Upgrades planned for railway station platform to enhance customer experience
UPGRADES have been outlined to ‘enhance the customer experience’ at a Warrington railway station. Plans have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council seeking listed building consent for the installation of new customer information screens.
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Former Warrington Wolves player takes on new role in very different career
An Appleton man has gone from playing professional rugby league to becoming a managing director of a homebuilding company. Tom Grundy used to play for Warrington, Leigh Leopards, and Swinton Lions, but is now the managing director for Anwyl's Cheshire
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Rowers defy hail and gusty winds as club hauls in medals at Agecroft
WARRINGTON Rowing Club achieved success in the Agecroft Rowing Club Head. The 3.2km races took place on the River Irwell and threaded between the cities of Salford and Manchester, finishing in the iconic Salford Quays. The event also featured
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Administration of energy firm council invested in ‘nearing completion’
THE administration of an energy firm Warrington Borough Council invested into is ‘expected to be finalised’ before the end of 2024, says a report. It was reported in August that uncertainty continues to surround the fate of £18 million the council
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Cheshire Police to consult residents on plans to sell Lymm Police Station building
RESIDENTS are to be consulted over plans to sell off a village police station building. Cheshire Police says it has launched a consultation in relation to the proposed sale of three police buildings – including Lymm. Under the proposals put
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Holidaymaker slams 'jobsworth' Ryanair staff for £75 charge
A holidaymaker slammed 'jobsworth' Ryanair staff for charging him for his suitcase being 'too big' - falling for a simple error that cost him £75. Austin Price was flying from Bristol Airport to Krakow, Poland, on October 4 when he was stopped
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Why you may have seen cables across town’s busiest road monitoring traffic
IF you have been driving along Warrington’s busiest road recently, you will have driven over cables across the road surface. Temporary automatic traffic counters have been installed at points along Winwick Road, close to junction nine of the M62
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Red flood warning and amber flood alert remain in place for Mersey in town
A RED flood warning and an amber flood alert remain in place in Warrington. A series of warnings and alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency over the past 48 hours following periods of heavy and prolonged rainfall. Flooding has been
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WATCH: Army carries out safe explosion after Second World War bomb found in garden
THE British Army was called to a residential street in south Warrington following the discovery of an unexploded wartime bomb. Explosives experts were called to Thelwall on Wednesday evening to carry out a controlled explosion. This came after
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Woman accused of murdering Baby Callum appears in court again
THE woman accused of murdering Baby Callum has appeared in court again today, Friday. Joanne Sharkey, of Denham Close in Croxteth, Liverpool, appeared for a further hearing at Liverpool Crown Court ahead of her murder trial set to take place in
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Seal captured on video climbing banks of River Mersey in Warrington
THIS amazing video footage shows a seal in Warrington. Seals are seen now and then in the town in the River Mersey. This seal was seen recently trying to climb the banks of the river by Bridge Foot and Marshall Gardens. It was filmed by
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Warrington teaching training hub looks to future with job reshuffle
An organisation that supports teachers and leaders in 292 schools is entering a new phase. Generate Teaching Hub, part of Warrington Primary Academy Trust, has been tasked with the strategic leadership of teacher training. This comes after
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20 years of success for popular Warrington martial arts group
A MARTIAL arts school has celebrated its 20th anniversary. Matt Fiddes Martial Arts in Warrington marked the special milestone with a visit from the head of the organisation and Michael Jackson’s former bodyguard, Matt Fiddes. Mr Fiddes joined
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Freeview launching and closing channels amid 'important changes' to UK TVs
Freeview is making some changes including launching new channels and shutting others down. So with that in mind, you might fancy giving your set-top box or TV a retune. The popular free-to-view service has just announced some 'important changes
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Warrington Town striker backed to come good by manager
JOSH Amis’ impact since returning to fitness for Warrington Town has been instant, but manager Paul Carden insists he cannot be left to shoulder the goalscoring burden alone. However, he believes that fellow striker Joe Rodwell-Grant will become
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Trapped casualty 'extracted' by fire crews after rush hour motorway smash
A TRAPPED casualty was cut out of their vehicle by firefighters after a rush hour smash on the M62. The crash occurred on the westbound carriageway near junction nine for the A49, Newton Road. Fire engines from Birchwood and Lymm responded
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'Respect but no fear' as Warrington Rylands prepare to visit unbeaten leaders
WARRINGTON Rylands face perhaps the toughest test their division can offer tomorrow. Having secured their first league win under his management in midweek, however, boss Neil Reynolds insists his side can travel to Northern Premier League Premier
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Full details for international fixtures involving Warrington Wolves players
WITH the club season over, focus now turns to the international arena for several Warrington Wolves players. And with a busy schedule of fixtures, there are plenty of Wire stars that will be in action for their nations on both sides of the world
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A new format for the Neville Jones Warrington Schools Cross Country League
THIS year’s Neville Jones Warrington Schools Cross Country League at Walton Hall and Gardens has a different format. The series will feature two rounds, instead of the three meets of previous years. Also, at primary schools level there are
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Indian restaurant closed after director caught exploiting £50k Covid loan
A director who ran an Indian restaurant in Stockton Heath for more than a decade has been disqualified after he was caught exploiting a Covid Bounce Back Loan worth £50,000. In May 2020, Ansarul Hoque of Main Road, Oldham, applied for a Covid Bounce
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Man assaulted five people on Christmas Eve – including four police officers
A MAN assaulted five people on Christmas Eve – but he has been allowed to walk free from court. Jack Swindells attacked the victims – including four police officers – during the festive period last year. The 21-year-old was only sentenced for
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Primary school forced to close as large water leak floods floor of building
A SCHOOL has been forced to close after a large water leak led to the building being deemed as ‘unsafe for staff and pupils’. Meadowside Community Primary, in Orford, informed parents that staff had discovered the leak last Wednesday (October 9
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Concerns about care home as woman dies after fall
A WOMAN died after falling at a Culcheth care home. Margaret Elizabeth Douglas died at Holcroft Grange care home on September 30, age 82. An inquest into her death has now been launched by Senior Coroner Jacqueline Devonish. She explained
