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Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury to 'co-operate with police' after reports of assault
A LABOUR MP has said he will 'co-operate with any inquiries' police have as officers probe reports of an alleged assault involving the backbencher. Mike Amesbury said an incident on Saturday had left him feeling “threatened” after footage circulated
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20m phone mast plans for near to pub knocked back
AN APPLICATION for a phone mast to be put in at a railway station behind a pub has been refused. Prior approval was sought by Cornerstone for the proposed installation of a 20m lattice tower and associated works, at Newton-le-Willows Railway Station
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Welcome to Wonderland - We took a trip to try out Cheshire's newest tea room
TAKE a trip down to Wonderland at Cheshire’s newest tea room. Davenports in Bartington has a new name and a new owner. Now known as Dormouse Haven, the tea room has been taken over by award-winning chef Petra Sohna, following nearly a century
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Warrington Rylands past their latest hurdle in the FA Trophy
WARRINGTON Rylands comfortably overhauled Ossett United in the FA Vase first round at Gorsey Lane. Blues defeated their lower-division opponents 4-0, with four different names on the scoresheet. Ben Hardcastle (38mins) and George Waring (42
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How 2 well-known Warrington pubs were given their names
OVER the past few weeks in Looking Back we have been analysing the history of some of Warrington's favourite pubs. This week, we take a look at what's in a name. Some landlords jhave opted to let the general public decide on their pub's moniker
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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 means it's almost time for Bonfire Night. Every year, various firework displays take place across Warrington, lighting up the towns skies and this year will be no exception. Plenty
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Beer lover visits 12,000th pub during trip to Warrington – and he’s not finished yet
A BEER-lover is celebrating visiting his 12,000th boozer following an epic pub crawl across the UK – lasting a whopping 55 years. Rob Cocker, 73, has been travelling across the country for more than five decades, sampling ales in tens of thousands
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Josh Amis to the rescue for Warrington Town at Darlington
SKIPPER Josh Amis came off the bench to rescue a point for Warrington Town at Darlington. The striker, who celebrated his 30th birthday on Thursday, made it a double in the second half as Yellows came from two goals behind in the National League
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Santa' grotto experience is returning to Walton Gardens this Christmas
SANTA’S Grotto is returning to Walton Hall and Gardens for the festive period. Warrington Disability Partnership is presenting the spectacular, fully accessible experience at the estate. Each visit is £10 per child which includes a booking
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Three-bedroom bungalow for sale in Warrington for a whopping £1.25 million
TAKE a look at this three-bedroom bungalow that is on the market in Warrington for £1,250,000. It is located on Old Hall Close in Higher Walton and is set within a good sized plot with the privacy of surrounding trees. The bungalow has been
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Pet owners warned of anxiety and upset stomachs as a result of clocks changing
Pet owners should gradually adjust the routines of their animal companions before the clocks go back as sudden changes can cause confusion, anxiety and even an upset stomach, an expert has said. Dr Jeffrey Kelu, a researcher in circadian rhythms
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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 this weekend, giving us an extra hour of much needed sunlight as we approach
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Cheshire Police welcomes 12 new special constables to the beat
A SOFTWARE performance tester, interpreter and high school teacher have become special constables. They were among 12 people who were welcomed at an attestation ceremony at Cheshire Police's headquarters last week. To become special constables
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"I couldn't be prouder" says head of Warrington school given two outstanding gradings
PRAISE has been handed to a Warrington school that was graded 'outstanding' in two areas following an Ofsted inspection. The Kassia Academy in Padgate had a visit from education watchdogs back in June and achieved the highest grading for behaviours
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Historic town centre building dating back to 1850 is on the market
A HISTORIC listed town centre building is on the market. The Grade II listed property was built in 1850. It is located on Sankey Street and is the former home of Barclays Bank. It is based opposite the Golden Square within a non-pedestrianised
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New loan signing confirmed by Warrington Town
PAUL Carden’s search for fresh faces to add to his Warrington Town squad has borne fruit. Yellows have secured a new loan signing, with defender Noah Halford joining from League One side Bolton Wanderers. He has joined on a one-month deal and
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Popular hotel, restaurant, and bar celebrates sixth anniversary since relaunch
THE team behind a thriving hotel, restaurant, and bar is celebrating their sixth anniversary since taking over a historic high street building. Originally built in the late 18th century as the Horse and Jockey Public House, The Kirkfield later
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Building home to Indian restaurant is for sale in Warrington
A BUILDING home to an Indian restaurant is for sale in Culcheth. The property on Common Lane consists of a detached two-storey building and an adjoining car park. The ground floor is let to a local restaurant operator Indi Ayan at £26,000 per
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MP COLUMN: We’re finally able to bring positive change for people
WARRINGTON North Labour MP Charlotte Nichols shares her views in this week’s column. It feels like an age since we in Parliament got to get our teeth into important legislation. The Tories let things drift without tackling the challenges that
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“Looking for that one great shot is challenging but hugely enjoyable”
WELCOME to Behind the Lens, a feature that shines a light on the talented photographers in our Warrington Guardian Camera Club group. This week, we’re talking to Pamela Robinson, who is originally from Warrington and lives in Croft. She has
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CHAIRMAN Q&A: Part One - Burgess impact and building on 2024 progress
AT this point last year, Stuart Middleton was a man who had taken a significant gamble. After 18 months of underachievement, Daryl Powell’s tenure as Warrington Wolves head coach ended in failure and to the surprise of many, the club’s decision-makers
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Permission denied for downscaled plans to build four homes on ‘abandoned’ land
A DOWNSCALED scheme to build homes on land termed as abandoned have been refused permission. Plans had been submitted to Warrington Borough Council to build six three-bedroom, semi-detached homes with access drives. The 3,000 square-foot, currently
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‘Love bomber’ strangled victim on their first date and threatened to kill her
A ‘LOVE bomber’ strangled his date in Warrington town centre and threatened to kill her. Callam Whyatt also threatened to ‘take her mum’ if she did not contact him, but he has been spared jail. He appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday
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Inspiring tot, 4, to give back to the hospital that helped save his life
AN inspiring four-year-old is to walk 31 miles to give back to the children’s hospital that saved his life. Sophie Lee, from Great Sankey, found out that her she was pregnant with her son, Ozzy, in March 2020. It was during her 12-week scan
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Bully jailed after suffocating woman and threatening to kill her while holding knife
A BULLY has been jailed after suffocating his ex-partner and threatening to kill her while holding a knife. It isn’t the first time Ryan Hankey had abused the victim, but last time he was given a chance by the courts. His victim told Liverpool
