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Luke Littler fires warning shot to rivals after winning Grand Slam of Darts
LUKE ‘The Nuke’ Littler sounded an ominous warning to his rivals after his Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts success in Wolverhampton. The youngest ever winner of the tournament, he collected the Eric Bristow Trophy, £150,000 in prize money and ranking
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Luke Littler wins his first major televised ranking title in stunning fashion
“THERE’S only one Luke Littler.” That was the chant bellowing from the crowd as ‘The Nuke’ destroyed Martin Lukeman to win the Mr Vegas Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton in record-breaking fashion. For the 17-year-old Warrington superstar
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The historic Warrington monument scrapped for a patriotic gesture
DO you notice anything unfamiliar about the picture? We have dipped into our archives to find this image of the Town Hall. Of course, it contains the massive fountain that used to sit on the Town Hall lawns. The ornate iron fountain was
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Who, when and where Wire will play in Magic Weekend 2025
WARRINGTON Wolves now know who they will be playing, when and where in Super League's 2025 Magic Weekend round. The rugby league festival, where all six matches in a Super League round are played at one venue, is heading back to Newcastle next
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Warrant issued after man failed to appear for sentencing of harassment charges
AN arrest warrant has been issued to locate a Warrington man, found guilty of harassment and harming witnesses, who failed to appear in court for sentencing. Gary Carroll, of James Lee House, Warrington, was due to be sentenced at Warrington Magistrates
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Mum-of-two's mission to ensure no elderly person goes without a Christmas dinner
ONE thoughtful resident is cooking up a storm on December 25th to ensure no elderly person goes without a homemade Christmas dinner in Warrington. As a way to “give back to the community” and “bring back some happiness and Christmas cheer”, Abbie
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The Orford boy who rose from Beamont school to celeb high life in Paris and NYC
HE went from the corridors of St Margaret's Primary School to the catwalks of Paris and Milan. But his Warrington influence never left him. This week in Looking Back we reflect on the extraordinary life of Ossie Clark. In 1949 seven-year-old
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Bewsey residents celebrate big win in Postcode Lottery
LUCKY residents in one area of Warrington have had a boost to their bank accounts on Friday. Those living in the WA5 0BH area of Bewsey have all won £1,000 if they were signed up to the Postcode Lottery. The People’s Postcode Lottery is a subscription
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Pet owners warned of 'toxic' danger amid cold weather this winter
Pet owners are being warned to keep their eye out for a “toxic” danger that could prove “fatal” to their animals this winter. Experts are alerting owners of the dangers of anti-freeze as we head into the colder months and use of it becomes more
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MOT warning to 7.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fines
Nearly 8 million drivers were at risk of a fine this year as they were late to get their MOT, new research has revealed. The study has found that almost a quarter of MOTs carried out last year took place after the previous service had expired.
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More than £800 raised for charity at Warrington Way Ultra
Two course records were broken at the 10th Warrington Way 40-mile Ultra. The event on November 9 saw more than £800 raised for charity. The race raised more than £400 for suicide prevention charity, CALM, while members of Warrington Tri Club
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Netball team receive £500 donation to purchase new kit
A NETBALL team has received a donation of £500. Beechwood Avalanche Netball Team, who practice at St Chad’s High School in Runcorn, were given the money from Redrow’s Daresbury Community Fund. The donation has helped to provide the team with
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Warrington actress lends voice to children's hospice Christmas appeal
Actress Sue Johnston has joined families in supporting a children's hospice's Christmas campaign. The Padgate-born TV star, renowned for her roles in Brookside and The Royle Family, is lending her voice to Claire House Children's Hospice's Christmas
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3 Warrington pubs have come up with a lovely way to help spread Christmas cheer
THREE Warrington pubs are inviting patrons to help brighten the festive season for those facing solitude and isolation. The initiative, spearheaded by Admiral Taverns' 'Proper Pubs' division, encourages customers to pen cheerful messages to individuals
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Warrington recruitment firm recognised at industry awards
STAFF at Warrington recruitment company GI Group are celebrating after winning two awards for their work in encouraging an inclusive workplace. The company, which has a branch on Dallam Lane, won the accolades for Innovation of the Year and Diversity
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FULL REPORT: A sobering FA Trophy exit for Warrington Town
WARRINGTON Town crashed out of the FA Trophy as they were beaten 3-0 away at Southport. Luke Burgess scored a first-half brace to put the hosts in to a lead they fully deserved and Sonny Hilton added a third in a largely uneventful second half.
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'We've done the unthinkable,' says Rylands boss after FA Trophy shock
NEIL Reynolds says the “team spirit and togetherness” in the Warrington Rylands dressing room allowed them to pull off a significant FA Trophy shock. Blues were victorious on the road at National League North giants Scunthorpe United, with their
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Warrington’s 15 best autumnal walks to enjoy on Take A Hike Day 2024
TODAY is National Take A Hike Day - a day where we're all encouraged to step outside and enjoy the great outdoors - whatever the weather. It might be a little wet and windy but don't let that discourage you from putting on your walking boots or
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Popular café serving up a taste of France in the heart of Warrington
JULIEN Ramos and Olivia Le made cakes, biscuits and other treats during the Covid-19 lockdowns, delivering them to people in Warrington. The great alternative to cards and flowers showed residents that friends and family were thinking of them during
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I took £10 to Warrington’s biggest car boot sale and this is what I bought
WHEN you think of Warrington, you probably think of rugby, Pink Eye and Ikea - but do you think of car boot sales? Well, early in the morning on Wednesdays and Sundays, people flock to one area of Warrington ready to sell and buy trinkets, clothes
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Great British Bake Off 2025 open auditions - how to apply
The Great British Bake Off is on the hunt for a new batch of amateur bakers, including those in our area. Love Productions are currently casting for series 16 and are looking for Britain's best amateur bakers to enter the famous white tent in 2025
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Asylum seeker living in Warrington in High Court battle with WBC claims to be child
A YOUNG asylum seeker residing at a hotel in Warrington is in a battle with Warrington Borough Council as to her legitimate age, insisting she is still a child and not a 26-year-old adult. She was assessed as age 26 by the Home Office on her arrival
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6 loving Warrington death notices and funeral announcements
The Warrington Guardian has published 6 death notices this week. Every week, the Warrington Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our
