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Police arrest 12-year-old boy caught with knuckleduster in town centre
A CHILD has been arrested by police on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in the centre of Warrington. It comes after officers from Cheshire Police were on a routine patrol in the town centre as part of Operation Servator today, Monday
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New restaurant with delicious dishes and cocktails opens in Warrington
A NEW restaurant has opened its doors in Warrington town centre. Patina is based in the cultural quarter on Springfield Street in Palmyra Square. It officially opened its doors at the end of last month. Patina offers ‘hand crafted cocktails
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Air cadets announce Festival of Remembrance at church
A squadron of air cadets has announced an annual festival. The 1330 (Warrington) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets is set to host the Festival of Remembrance. The event will take place at St Elphin's Parish Church on November 9, from 6:30pm
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24-hour travel agent where you can book a holiday any day of week opens in Warrington
YOU will be able to book a holiday any hour of the day, any day of the week at the new 24-hour travel agent opened in Warrington. Owner Rebecca Malone has launched her own ‘personalised’ travel service based at Ryfields Village which is uniquely
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Gulliver’s World to raise funds for Children in Need through award-winning event
GILLIVER'S World will help raise vital funds for Children in Need through an award-winning festival next weekend. A Glow Walk is set to take place as part of Gulliver’s World Theme Park’s Land of Lights festival. Land of Lights, which runs
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Send us a photo of your homemade Halloween pumpkin lantern
HAVE you been getting into the Halloween spirit? Will you be exploring your creative side and carving a pumpkin lantern for outside your house or in your window on October 31? You could turn your pumpkin into a spooky, ghoulish face or a witch
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Comedy legend Johnny Vegas spotted at Lymm art gallery for new exhibition
COMEDY legend, Johnny Vegas, was spotted in Lymm on Friday for the opening of his new art exhibition. The 54-year-old is perhaps best known for his wit and dry humour, but one little known fact about him is his connection to the art world.
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Family share heartbreaking tribute to 'incredible' dad after East Lancs tragedy
THE family of a man who died after falling from a bridge on the East Lancs has shared a heart-breaking tribute to the 66-year-old. On Friday, October 25, emergency services rushed to a section of the East Lancs Road, where it later transpired that
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How Lymm clawed back from behind to make it eight wins from eight
LYMM scored 17 points without reply in the second half to make it eight wins from eight in National League 2 North. The table toppers came from 18-7 behind at Hull to grind out another five league points on the road against an abrasive, physical
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Popular town centre café opens 'warm space' for those struggling in the winter months
A TOWN centre café has announced the opening of a ‘warm space’ through winter for those who need it. Holy Trinity’s Coffee Bar, on the corner of Market Gate and Sankey Street is welcoming anyone in who maybe struggling as the cold and dark nights
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Man suffers injury after car crash
A MAN suffered a hand injury after a car crash in Earlestown this morning. Residents in Newton reported that there had been a crash along Common Road, around St Patrick's Church, this morning (Monday, October 28). With the emergency services
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Aldi apologises as it discontinues 'best ever' chocolate that had fans 'addicted'
Aldi has apologised after confirming it has discontinued a chocolate bar described by fans as "literally the best ever". Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK’s cheapest supermarket for
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Why this Great Sankey office is opening its facilities for community use
A newly refurbished office space in Warrington will provide an auditorium and social hub for the public. Wates Group, a family-owned development, building, and property maintenance company, has invested £1 million into this project. The 'state-of-the-art
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Ex-Wire, Latchford Albion and Thames Board centre has died
THE funeral has taken place of a former Warrington Wolves, Latchford Albion and Thames Board Mills rugby league player. Larry Flood, born Laurence Andrew Flood on April 3, 1951, died on October 11, aged 73. He was 25 when his debut for The
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Police give update after person hit by train
POLICE have given an update after a person was hit by a train on Saturday (October 26). All train services were stopped from around 11am on Saturday after it was reported that a person had been struck by a train. Merseytravel and Merseyrail
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Who Town and Rylands have drawn in the 2024/25 FA Trophy second round
WARRINGTON Town and Warrington Rylands now know who they will be facing in the FA Trophy second round. The draw has been confirmed today, with Yellows entering the competition at this stage while Blues booked their ticket in the hat thanks to Saturday
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Police want to speak to this woman in relation to alleged theft at TK Maxx
POLICE have issued a photograph of a woman they are looking to speak to in relation to an alleged theft from TK Maxx in Warrington. The incident is said to have happened at the Golden Square store on Saturday, October 2. It involves the alleged
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Warrington's Own Buses introduce town's first electric double decker buses
WARRINGTON welcomes the arrival of the town's first electric double decker buses. Making progress towards its goal of zero emissions for future bus travel, the newest additions to Warrington's Own Buses' electric bus family has been revealed.
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Labour grandee calls Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury footage 'very graphic'
A LABOUR grandee called video footage which appears to show Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury punching a man to the ground ‘very graphic’. Pat McFadden MP, a cabinet minister and chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, made the comment to a journalist while
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Paul Carden says Warrington Town's first-half display was unacceptable
PAUL Carden has identified an area in which he wants drastic improvement from his Warrington Town players. Yellows fell 2-0 behind at Darlington in National League North on Saturday before skipper Josh Amis came off the bench to score twice and
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Man tracked down and arrested following incident at ASDA in Warrington
A MAN was arrested following an incident in ASDA in Warrington as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in shops. During this week of action between October 14 and 20, officers from local policing units across Cheshire tackled some of the
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Free meals now provided for parents of children receiving care at Warrington Hospital
FREE meals will now be provided for parents of children receiving care at Warrington Hospital. This is thanks to a new scheme introduced at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals (WHH). Often when parents are caring for a child who is ill
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Big Brother housemate Lily favourite to win despite chants to ‘get her out’
BIG Brother housemate Lily Benson is still the bookies favourite to win, despite hearing chants to ‘get her out’ at the last eviction. Lily Benson is a 20-year-old from Warrington who entered the Big Brother House earlier this month. The Chinese
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Martin Lewis urges homeowners to find this switch and avoid £9k bill this winter
As temperatures get cooler, pipes can begin to freeze and cause thousands of pounds of damage. But, Martin Lewis has shared some tips to help you find “the off switch” if you need to stop your water. Martin Lewis explained on the website: “
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Take a look inside lovingly restored White Bear pub after five-figure restoration
A LOVINGLY restored traditional pub has won the hearts of the local community. Knutsford-born Callum Murphy says he has been overwhelmed with support since taking over the iconic thatched White Bear, the oldest pub in the town. The landmark
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Vote for our campaign in memory of Brianna Ghey for Making a Difference Award
The Warrington Guardian has been shortlisted for the 2024 Making a Difference Award alongside other powerful national and local newspaper investigations and campaigns. October 28 to November 3 is Journalism Matters Week; each year, the News Media
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Why Shaun Wane literally gave George Williams pat on the back in front of media
WARRINGTON Wolves’ George Williams got a pat on the back from his England head coach Shaun Wane when the Siva Tau was discussed in the post-match press conference that followed the 34-18 victory over Samoa in Wigan on Sunday. The Samoan war dance
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Police release further CCTV images of three women following £4,000 theft in town
POLICE have shared further CCTV footage of three women they are looking for after a man in a wheelchair had £4,000 stolen in the town centre. Last week, officers from the town centre beat team appealed for help in identifying three women using
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Stretch of East Lancs reopens after Monday morning 'police incident'
A STRETCH of the East Lancs Road has reopened after a closure on Monday morning due to a police incident. Motorists were warned the dual-carriageway was shut both ways from City Road to Windle Island. Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported
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Was your baby born in Warrington in October 2024? Let’s see your pictures
BABIES born this month will be celebrating their first Halloween this weekend. And now we're giving them the chance to appear in the Warrington Guardian for the first time. If you live in Warrington and celebrated a new baby boy or girl during
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Cause of death of man, 38, unknown after he was found in ‘severe decomposition’
THE cause of death for a 38-year-old who had not heard from in a month cannot be determined after his body was found in ‘severe decomposition’. The is was the view of a coroner following an inquest into the death of Wojciech Habrat, which was heard
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10 stories which show why the Warrington Guardian's journalism matters
JOURNALISTS across the country play a vital role in our society, from holding those in power to account, to keeping the public informed of things happening in their communities. This includes the team here at the Warrington Guardian. Today,
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Warrington hotel seeks huge extension to increase number of bedrooms available
A WARRINGTON hotel is hoping to add a large extension to increase the number of bedrooms available. The Village Hotel, located on Centre Park near the town centre, has drawn up plans and submitted them to Warrington Borough Council. Permission
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‘Jacobean meditation garden’ to be created in town behind former pub building
WARRINGTON is to welcome a ‘Jacobean meditation garden’ to the rear of a former pub building. Plans had been submitted to Warrington Borough Council for proposed external works linked to the creation of the space. Applicant The Egerton Trust
