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How irresistible Luke Littler smashed his way to the Grand Slam of Darts semi-finals
ON nights like this, it is clear to see why he is called ‘The Nuke’. Luke Littler annihilated Jermaine Wattimena 16-2 in Wolverhampton to reach Sunday’s semi-finals on his debut in the Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts. The Warrington superstar
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Tributes paid to 99-year-old RAF veteran and former mayor
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “loving” man who lived a “full life” who has died aged 99. Robert ‘Bob’ Henry Knight, who was the last chairman of Newton-le-Willows District Council, and a former mayor of St Helens, died on Sunday, November 3.
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Police cordon after sudden death of man at dam
A POLICE cordon is in place after the sudden death of a man at Sutton Mill Dam. Officers this morning, Saturday, November 16 were contacted at 7.25am following reports that the man had been found at the dam off Mill Brow in Sutton Leach. He
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Theatre group to stage pantomime version of classic tale in Warrington
A theatre group is preparing to perform a panto-style adaptation of a classic tale. Soup Productions, based in Warrington, is staging 'The Legend of Robin Hood' at St Thomas' Church Hall, Stockton Heath, on Friday, November 29, and Saturday, November
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Firefighters offer free vehicle safety checks to help drivers prepare for winter
FIREFIGHTERS will be carrying out free safety checks on cars before the cold weather sets in. Drivers are invited to come down to Sainsbury’s Chapelford on Sunday, November 17, from 1pm to 3pm. Officers from Warrington West Beat Team are joining
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FA TROPHY: An afternoon to remember for Rylands but one to forget for Town
WARRINGTON Rylands pulled off a seismic shock in the FA Trophy this afternoon. Matt Regan’s second-half winner allowed Blues to stun National League North giants Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park, with Neil Reynolds’ side holding on to secure
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New plan agreed for former Barclays building in Warrington town centre
A FORMER town centre bank is set for a new life. Plans have been approved to turn part of the former Barclays building into nine apartments with a retail unit on the town floor. The building, on the corner of Cairo Street and Sankey Street,
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Plans to install 15m-high 5G mast drawn up
PROPOSALS for the creation of a 5G mast at an industrial estate site have been drawn up. A prior approval application for the installation of a 15m monopole with associated works has been sent in to council planners. The proposed location
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Look at this home on huge grounds in one of Warrington's most sought-after locations
TAKE a look inside this home which sits on huge grounds on a sought-after road in south Warrington. The period house, which boasts a separate apartment over the garage, is located on Lyons Lane in Appleton. “Homes in this locality tend to be
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New gym and fitness studio will be opening in Stockton Heath
A NEW gym will be opening in Stockton Heath in the new year – but only a limited number of memberships are available. The new venture, Transcend, will be based in the former V.I.P Barbers on London Road. It is a product of owner Matthew Fallon
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Magical Santa's grotto to open in much-loved Warrington shopping hub
SANTA will be pulling up his sleigh and transforming Hatters Row into a winter wonderland next weekend. Have your Christmas wish lists at the ready as the Horsemarket Street shopping arcade is being turned into a grotto on Saturday and Sunday,
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Why mould is forming in your home this winter and how to stop it
During the winter months, homeowners face many challenges that pose various risks to them and their properties, with mould being one of them. If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your
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How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower in the UK this weekend
Stargazers in the UK are in for a treat this weekend as spectacular light display will light up the skies thanks to another meteor shower. The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night
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Aston Martin once owned by Monty Python star to go under the hammer
A CAR that once belonged to a Monty Python star is going under the hammer. A 1980 Aston Martin V8 will be sold by Northwich-based auctioneers, Hampson. It was once owned by Graham Chapman, perhaps best-known for his leading roles in Monty Python
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New crossings planned close to new Warrington retail park
A SERIES of road closures has been announced close to the Lidl supermarket in Great Sankey. The closures will be on a series of roads from Monday, November 25, each night between 7pm and 7.30am. It is for resurfacing before two new Toucan crossings
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Warrington care worker wins top regional award
A community support worker has won a top care award. Laura Cooper, employed at Belong at Home Warrington, has been recognised as the best in the region by winning the 'Dignity in Care' award at the Great North West Care Awards. The judges praised
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Firefighters use water backpacks to tackle woodland fire
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a woodland fire on Friday. Crews were called to Knutsford Road at 8.42pm last night. Firefighters used water backpacks to put out a small fire in a wooded area. READ > Sir Alex Ferguson a guest as new Cheshire restaurant
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Warrington’s only Irish bar serves up “a great pint and great craic”
DOHERTY’s Irish Bar opened in the town centre in March, promising to become the best live music venue in Warrington. Here, in our latest Business of the Week feature, Robert tells us why he wanted to open the bar and how the first six months in
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Man dies after being hit by a train in Birchwood
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 57-year-old man who was hit by a train. Christopher Lock, from Birchwood, died on October 21 at Birchwood train station. Cheshire Coroner’s Court heard how the reason for the inquest is due to
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Owner of popular Greek restaurant in Warrington banned from running businesses
THE owner of a popular Greek restaurant in Warrington has been banned from running businesses for a decade. Dean Wilson, director of the Olive Tree Brasserie chain, has been disqualified from being the owner of any business including his successful
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Judge tells disruptive defendant ‘this is not your courtroom’
‘THIS is not your courtroom’, a judge has told a defendant who continuously interrupted his sentencing hearing. Richard Parker, of Grange Avenue in Latchford, appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Prosecuting, Kassem Noureddine
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PREVIEW: Quarter-finals time for Luke Littler in Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts
A MAGICAL 10TH title in his first year as a darts professional could be on the cards for Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler this weekend. Warrington’s 17-year-old global superstar faces Dutchman James Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the Mr Vegas Grand
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Pottery bar opens in Warrington following success of its first store
A POTTERY bar owned by two friends has opened its doors in Warrington. After a year of thriving in Lytham St Annes, Craft + Common has expanded and opened a second site in Lymm. The studio offers pottery paintings in a fun, relaxed and social
