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Woman identified after police CCTV appeal over theft of £100 worth of toys
UPDATE: Police have confirmed that the woman circulated in the CCTV images has now come forward. ORIGINAL: POLICE are appealing for help from members of the public in a bid to identify a woman in CCTV stills. A photo appeal has been launched
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Popular village pub will soon reopen following an exciting four-week refurbishment
A POPULAR village pub will soon be reopening following an exciting refurbishment. At the end of October, the Parr Arms in Grappenhall closed to undergo a four-week makeover. In an announcement on its Facebook page, the owners said: “We absolutely
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Heavy traffic and long queues on M6 in Warrington following rush hour crash
THERE is heavy traffic on the M6 in Warrington this rush hour. This is following a crash on M6 southbound. It happened between junction 21a, Croft, and junction 21, Woolston. One lane is closed following the incident. Long queues are
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Much-loved Christmas light trail wows crowds at Chester Zoo
CHESTER Zoo’s much-loved Christmas spectacle returned this weekend, and here’s a sneak peek for those planning to visit this festive season. This year’s trail is now longer than ever before as visitors journey through a number of vibrant lands
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Warrington exhibition goes viral after Radio DJ calls it ‘unmissable’
AN EXHIBITION at Warrington Museum has gone viral on social media after a radio DJ shared his love for the ‘unmissable’ and worst pieces. Mark Radcliffe, who is perhaps best known as the host of BBC Radio 2’s Folk Show, visited Warrington Museum
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New book celebrates the history of one of Warrington's oldest villages
A new book is out celebrating Thelwall's history. Titled '110 Interesting Things You May Not Know About Thelwall From 923-2023', the book is penned by Jenny Jones, a member of the Thelwall History Group. The book unveils a treasure trove of
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Balaclava-clad thieves steal cash and cigarettes in convenience store robbery
TWO thieves wearing balaclavas stole cash and cigarettes during a robbery at a convenience store. A suspect has since been arrested after being stopped by police on the motorway between Warrington and St Helens. At 9.50pm yesterday, Sunday,
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PICTURES: Pre-season begins as Wire's 2025 preparations get underway
WARRINGTON Wolves’ preparations for the 2025 season have officially begun. Several players including new signings Oli Leyland and Alfie Johnson reported back to the club’s training ground in Padgate today for the first day of pre-season training
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The incredibly festive home in Warrington that will get you in the Christmas spirit
IT may only be November, but this house in Warrington will certainly get you in the Christmas spirit. Sarah Haywood and her partner Mark Abernethy have transformed the outside of their home on Mersey Walk into a festive grotto. An inflatable
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Four women from Warrington charity nominated for national awards
Four women from a national health and social care charity have been nominated for prestigious awards. The Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care (WAGS) Awards celebrate the exceptional contributions of women in the care sector. This year,
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Warrington pool to reopen following essential repair works
AFTER its recent closure, a teaching pool in Warrington is set to reopen following essential repair works. Orford Jubilee teaching pool will open to the public and schools again from this Wednesday, the council has confirmed. And Learn to Swim
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Gritters to be deployed on town’s roads tonight ahead of forecast ice and snow
GRITTERS will be out and about on roads across Warrington this evening, Monday. It comes amid a cold snap which will see temperatures drop around and below freezing. Those out and about tomorrow morning will need the de-icer handy, with motorists
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Warrington Rylands' next FA Trophy opponents are revealed
WARRINGTON Rylands now know who they will face in the next round of the FA Trophy. Having pulled off a shock by beating National League North high-fliers Scunthorpe United on Saturday, Blues have been rewarded with another trip to Step Two opposition
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Three people taken to hospital following another crash on Chester Road
THREE people have been taken to hospital, one with suspected serious injuries, following another crash on Chester Road. Emergency services were called to the incident at around 12.45pm this afternoon, Monday. It involved a three-vehicle crash
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Warrington man in line for major award for incredible charity work
A GOLFER from Warrington is in the running for a major national prize for his impressive charity work. George Blackshaw, from Lower Stretton, has been shortlisted for an inspiration award at the Variety Disability Sport Awards 2024. The 25-
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What's next for Luke Littler after Grand Slam win? Full details
WITH his first major rankings title in the bag, Luke Littler goes on the hunt for another this weekend. Warrington’s teenage sensation – the newly-crowned Grand Slam of Darts champion – is among the favourites in this weekend’s Players Championship
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How Lymm Rugby Club made it a perfect 10 and reached a half-century
THERE was no “after the Lord Mayor’s show” feeling for Lymm Rugby Club on Saturday as they returned from Billingham with their perfect record intact. Showing no signs of fatigue from their victory over fellow high-fliers Leeds Tykes last weekend
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Former Warrington landlord and rugby league great has died
A FORMER landlord of a Warrington pub who had a stellar rugby league career has died. Ken Gill, 76, won league titles with Salford and Widnes, while during the late 1970s and into the 1980s he ran the Old Ball pub which was located on Winwick Street
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Stolen motorbike found hidden in park is to be returned to rightful owner
A STOLEN motorbike is to be returned to its rightful owner after being spotted hidden in a park. Officers from Cheshire Police have been on patrol in and around Sankey Valley Park recently to clamp down on bike crime. It comes following a series
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Hour-by-hour forecast for Warrington ahead of tonight's sleet and ice weather warning
A YELLOW weather warning for snow will be in place in Warrington from today, Monday, until tomorrow. Coming into place at 7pm and lasting until 10am on Tuesday, forecasters say a period of snowfall could bring disruption to the town. The temperature
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Monday morning surprise for residents as they scoop People's Postcode Lottery prize
IT HAS been a great Monday morning for some WA residents who have claimed a prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. The winning residents in the area ofWA9 5JA, St Helens, are celebrating after scooping a £1,000 win today, November 18. Each
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'Not them again' - another meeting with Wire's most frequent Magic Weekend rivals
“WIGAN again?” Warrington Wolves could have been forgiven for thinking just that when their Magic Weekend opponents for next year were revealed. On Sunday, it was confirmed that The Wire will face the defending Super League champions in the
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‘Bin your poo’ – young rugby players’ message to dog owners over fouling on pitches
YOUNG rugby players have issued a stern message to dog owners who shamefully do not pick up after their pets. The Warrington Guardian has featured a number of stories on the plight of coaches at Bank Quay Bulls rugby club, who are having to pick
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Carden's brutal honesty about Warrington Town's current struggles
FIVE games without a goal, three cup competitions exited at the first hurdle and hovering precariously above the National League North relegation zone. This is perhaps Warrington Town’s toughest period for the best part of a decade and as he continues
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Zombie knife and Samurai sword among blades given up in Warrington amnesty
POLICE have shared some of the lethal weapons that have been surrendered in Warrington during an amnesty period. Cheshire Police participated in Operation Sceptre last week – a week-long crackdown on knife crime. The scheme involved a number
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How to spot, prevent and treat mould in your home this winter
Mould in the home is very common, but can be a serious problem for a number of reasons and shouldn’t be ignored. The best way to deal with mould is to prevent it happening in the first place, but if it does, you should know how to spot it and remove
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PICTURES: Past Wire icons feature in cross-code '745' game
A TRIO of Warrington Wolves stars from the past laced up their boots again for a historic, cross-code rugby match believed to be the first of its kind played on these shores. Adrian Morley, Ben Westwood and Ryan Atkins were all part of "Team Rob
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How a £2.1million drugs conspiracy exposed ‘harms of steroid use and misuse’
WARNINGS have been issued to the public about the dangers of steroids after two men were jailed for their involvement in a multi-million-pound conspiracy. Lee Ablitt was jailed for five years, and Christopher Thompson for two years and nine months
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Runcorn man found dead at address in Warrington
A RUNCORN man was found dead at an address in Warrington. An inquest into the death of Clifford Smith was formally opened on Wednesday. Cheshire Coroner’s Court heard how on August 28 of this year, Mr Smith was found slumped on a sofa at his
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'It opened my eyes in a way' - Hayes on serious injury and his road to recovery
“I NEVER watched it back.” Leon Hayes’ response when asked about the moment his 2024 season was cruelly ended is certainly an understandable one. From cementing a place in his hometown club’s first team to staring down the barrel of a months-long
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The Warrington chippy with queues down the street named among best in country
ONE of Warrington’s favourite chippies has been named among the best in the country. Queues stretching along the street are a familiar sight outside Panny’s in Stockton Heath. It is known across town as one of the best. Now it has been
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Lack of parking sees plans for children's care home in Chapelford blocked
PLANS to turn a Chapelford home into a children's care home have been turned down. Plans were submitted to Warrington Borough Council’s planning department seeking a change of use. The home on Somerville Walk, off Boston Boulevard, had been
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Nine-year-old boy with big dreams in gymnastics contests national event
A NINE-YEAR-OLD Orford boy passionate about gymnastics represented the north west in a national competition. St Andrews C of E Primary School student Alfie-James Harrison showed his all-round talent while competing in the Men’s Artistic National
