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Luke Littler crashes out of European Championship in major shock

LUKE ‘The Nuke’ Littler is out of the European Championship in Dortmund, Germany. The Warrington 17-year-old, one of the favourites on his debut in the tournament, crashed out to Andrew Gilding 6-4 in the first round. For the Premier League

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Drug-fuelled driver who was late for work killed man in head-on crash

A 'RECKLESS' drug-driver who killed a man has been jailed. Joshua Eldred will spend at least eight years behind bars after admitting to causing a fatal crash on the A533 in Little Leigh, just south of Warrington. Timothy Burgess, from Runcorn

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ITV confirms I'm A Celebrity start date with first trailer starring Ant and Dec

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, known as Ant and Dec, can be seen gungeing mannequins in a new trailer which has revealed the launch date for the next series. The reality show’s 24th series

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Brianna Ghey's unlawful killing could not have been foreseen, coroner rules

TEENAGER Brianna Ghey was unlawfully killed by her classmate and her friend but their schools or local authority could not have foreseen her murder, a coroner has ruled. Anxious and vulnerable, unsuspecting Brianna, 16, was stabbed with a hunting

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Historic brewery’s ambitious plans to open ‘tap room’ in traditional village pub

A TRADITIONAL and community pub could welcome a historic brewery name to open a new tap room. The Raven Inn, on Warrington Road between Culcheth and Glazebury, is eyeing up a venture with George Shaw Brewery. Plans have been submitted to Warrington

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Couple who ‘controlled’ class A drug line jailed for more than six years

A COUPLE have been jailed for more than six years combined after a county lines drugs bust revealed they were dealing heroin and cocaine in Warrington. Stephanie McGuire and Michael Abbey appeared at Chester Crown Court today, Friday, after they

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Extra dates added to Halloween Lakeside Trail after visitors double from last year

EXTRA dates have been added to the Halloween Lakeside Trail in Warrington due to popular demand. The event launched at Partridge Lakes last month and is now running until November 1, with extra sessions added. Organisers say they are overwhelmed

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Killer described as 'good student who made a mistake' following cannabis suspension

KILLER Scarlett Jenkinson was described as a ‘good student who had made a mistake’ following her suspension for bringing cannabis edibles into Culcheth High School. Today, Friday, Cheshire Coroner’s Court heard how in 2022, a request was made by

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Police appealing for video footage after forced entry and burglary at Warrington shop

CHESHIRE Police are appealing for video footage following a forced entry and burglary at a shop in Warrington. At around 2.44am this morning, Friday, officers were made aware of an alarm activation at a convenience store on Cinnamon Lane North.

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Cheshire Police running week-long operation targeting those harming children

CHESHIRE Police is backing a new national campaign to support victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation. The campaign, named ‘When You Are Ready’, has been created with input from those who have experienced abuse, and aims to

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Permission sought to retain community grocery supporting Warrington families

A COMMUNITY grocery store that has helped a resident stop borrowing money to buy food has applied to retain its use. The portacabin and storage unit, which is located at Bethel Free Church, has been supporting the community since 2022. Used

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IN PICTURES: Wire's England stars prepare for first Samoa Test

WARRINGTON Wolves' five England representatives have been hard at work this week preparing for the first Test against Samoa. National team captain George Williams is surely a shoo-in for selection but Matty Ashton, Ben Currie, Danny Walker and

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Man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after overturned car lands in field

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car flipped onto its roof. It is believed the car hit a pole and landed on its roof in a field off Gorsey Lane near Burtonwood. Merseyside Police was called at around 10.35pm on

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Cheshire Police issues warning to residents after rise in scam phone calls

RESIDENTS are being warned to be vigilant following reports of scam phone calls. Cheshire Police said there have been several reports from residents over the past few weeks who have been targets of courier fraud. Victims have been called by

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Unlock the secrets of your family history at Warrington Library this weekend

VOLUNTEERS will help unlock family history secrets for those looking to find out more about their ancestors this weekend. Warrington Family History Society will be on hand to help explore the history of those looking to research their ancestors

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Man arrested after fireworks thrown on Lovely Lane in Warrington

A MAN has been arrested after fireworks were thrown on main road in Warrington. Cheshire Police officers were called to reports of a man throwing fireworks at around 8.15pm yesterday, Thursday. The incident was reportedly taking place on Lovely

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Creamfields festivalgoer caught with condom filled with illegal drugs in his anus

A FESTIVALGOER at Creamfields was caught with a condom filled with illegal drugs stashed up his anus. Liam George appeared before Chester Crown Court yesterday, Thursday, where he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A and B

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RECAP: The final day of Brianna Ghey's inquest and everything the coroner found

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Major changes to bus services in and around Warrington set to take place soon

CHANGES to bus services in and around Warrington have been announced to take place in the coming months. The council has confirmed a number of changes are planned to bus services from Warrington to Lymm and Altrincham. These include the following

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Dad swung metal bat outside Youth Zone after hearing his child was being bullied

A DAD-of-nine pulled up to Warrington Youth Zone with a metal baseball bat after he heard that one of his children was being bullied. Scott Griffiths, of Bridge Road in Clock Face, St Helens, appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

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Warrington Town recruitment update as search for fresh faces continues

PAUL Carden says he will continue to “search everywhere” for new players to freshen up his Warrington Town squad. And while there is money available to do so, he insists they must be careful about how it is spent. The departures of three players

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Warrington Wolves pre-season outlined with key dates confirmed

MORE details can now be revealed about Warrington Wolves’ plans for pre-season training. With The Wire having reached the Challenge Cup Final and the Super League semi-finals, they were in action in 33 of the 34 gameweeks during the 2024 campaign

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Young woman stalked man and threatened to publish ‘intimate’ photo online

A STALKER has been told to ‘move on’ by magistrates after she threatened to share ‘intimate images’ of her victim on social media and slash his tyres. Megan Griffiths, of Reaper Close in Hood Manor, appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on

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Hefty fines could deter shoppers from splashing cash in Warrington, resident says

HEFTY parking fines at a popular retail park could deter shoppers from splashing their cash in Warrington, a resident says. Large shopping complex Junction Nine Retail Park on Winwick Road has come under fire recently by one resident after she

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Warrington Rylands return home as attention turns to FA Trophy

AFTER three consecutive away fixtures, Warrington Rylands will be glad of some home comforts this weekend. However, manager Neil Reynolds is way of them getting too comfortable as attention turns back to the FA Trophy tomorrow. They will be