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Here's what you think is missing from Warrington town centre

A SWIMMING baths, a motorbike shop and a walk-in medical centre. These are just some of the things that people would like to see in the town centre. Nearly 400 readers have shared what they think is missing from the town. Here’s what they

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Opening date confirmed for village’s new Domino’s takeaway – with free pizza

A NEW Domino’s pizza takeaway will open in a Warrington village next week – with free pizza available. The American international chain has confirmed the opening date of its new Lymm venue. Warrington Borough Council approved plans for the

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Popular singer Russell Watson to host book signing at Warrington garden centre

A POPULAR and world-famous singer is heading to Warrington next month. Tenor Russell Watson, who is known for operatic and pop-style songs, will be visiting Bents garden centre in Glazebury The 57-year-old, born in nearby Irlam, began singing

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Staff at Birchwood High School awarded for their response to tragedies

STAFF at a high school in Warrington have been awarded for their response to tragedies. Birchwood Community High School won Leadership Team of the Year at the Educate Awards. The school has faced significant loss and trauma, including the murder

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How people with WA postcode can get Neighbourhood Weekender tickets earlier

NEIGHBOURHOOD Weekender will make its grand return next year – here’s how you can buy tickets early. The festival, which takes place in Victoria Park, announced in October that it will be returning next year. It has been confirmed that James

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Call the police if you see this man wanted over stalking and assault allegations

ANYONE who sees this wanted man is being urged to report it straight away to the police. Cheshire Police is appealing for help in tracing a wanted man from Runcorn who also has links to Warrington. Callum Patterson, of Grangemoor in Runcorn

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Long queues building up in Latchford following two-vehicle crash

LONG queues are building up in Latchford following a crash. Officers were called to the incident on Kingsway South at around 3.30pm this afternoon, Tuesday. They found a two-vehicle crash had happened at the roundabout near Farrell Street.

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Gritters sent back out in town as temperatures to fall below freezing again

GRITTERS will be out treating Warrington roads for a second consecutive evening. Crews were sent to grit roads across Warrington yesterday evening, Monday, due to wintery weather forecast. Now, with temperatures again due to fall below freezing

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Gulliver's World to stage magical Aladdin panto this Christmas

The much-loved tale of Aladdin is set to delight visitors at Gulliver's World this Christmas. The panto season will see the magic carpet glide into the Warrington theme park on selected dates from December 28 until January 5. The festive season

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Town centre takeaway handed new two-out-of-five food hygiene rating

A TAKEAWAY in Warrington town centre has been handed a new food hygiene rating. Shawarma Express was recently inspected by Warrington Borough Council in terms of cleanliness. The Bridge Street venue offers Mediterranean chicken and lamb shawarma

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Person taken to hospital following crash between car and bus in Stockton Heath

A PERSON has been taken to hospital following a crash between a car and a bus in Stockton Heath. Officers were called to the incident on Grappenhall Road at around 10.15am this morning, Tuesday. They found there had been a crash between a car

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Man arrested after crashing truck into tree

A MAN has been arrested after crashing a truck into a tree. Officers were called to the incident on Warrington Road in Hatton at around 2pm yesterday, Monday. They attended and found a Isuzu truck had ‘collided’ with a tree. A Cheshire

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Free health checks, vaccinations and advice on offer at 'Safe and Well' events

A series of community "Safe and Well" events have been launched by Warrington Borough Council. These events, which will run until December 10, aim to provide residents with crucial advice and information on staying well in the winter months.

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Police appeal after pensioner dies following crash

A SEVENTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD man has died following a crash. Police said the collision took place on Common Road, close to its junction with Short Street, Earlestown. The crash involved a grey Renault Captur and a silver Ford Focus, and happened

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Five things that could be on Sam Burgess' pre-season 'in-tray'

PRE-SEASON is officially underway for Warrington Wolves as they start to prepare for the 2025 season. Following a positive first year in charge, head coach Sam Burgess will be looking to keep The Wire in contention for honours in what promises

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Police confirm death on the railway after trains cancelled and delayed

POLICE have sadly confirmed that a person has died on the railway line. As reported yesterday evening, Monday, trains faced cancellations and long delays following an ‘emergency incident’. Warrington passengers travelling through Earlestown

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Sharp fall in number of cash machines available in Warrington over recent years

WARRINGTON has lost one in eight ATMs in the last three years, new analysis shows. This mirrors a significant drop in cash machine numbers across the UK. New analysis of LINK data – a network of cash machines – shows there were 144 ATMs open

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Town and Rylands matches fall victim to wintry weather

THE wintry weather has accounted for both Warrington Town and Warrington Rylands’ scheduled games this evening. Yellows were due to visit North West Counties League side Cammell Laird to kick off their Cheshire Senior Cup campaign, while Rylands

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The perfect response to a nightmare start for Warrington RUFC

AFTER conceding a try in the opening minutes against Sefton on Saturday, a long afternoon looked to be in store for Warrington RUFC. As responses go, however, theirs was pretty spectacular as they blew their visitors away. While Sefton may

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Woolston Rovers celebrate 2024 at first-ever Harry Crank Awards Night

WOOLSTON Rovers celebrated their 2024 season with an awards ceremony named for the first time after a club stalwart. Earlier this month, The Halliwell Jones Stadium’s 40/20 Lounge hosted the Harry Crank Awards Evening – named in honour of a man

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Man, 23, pleads guilty to causing the death of Sam Harding by dangerous driving

A MAN who was charged with causing the death of a 20-year-old by dangerous driving has pleaded guilty. Mason Hodgson, of Glen Road in Leeds, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this morning, Tuesday. The 23-year-old was charged with causing the

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Warrington to celebrate Carers Rights Day with event

THE town council and its partners will recognise Carers Rights Day by promoting support services and rights for local carers. Carers Rights Day, which takes place on November 21, aims to shine a light on the rights available to carers of all ages

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Remembering Wire's Captain Marvel, who died 17 years ago today

ONE of Warrington Wolves' heroes died on this day 17 years ago. Mike Gregory battled bravely a debilitating illness that eventually took his life at the age of 43 on November 19, 2007. He earned and continues to hold huge respect in both hemispheres

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High-ranking Cheshire Police officer suspended amid IOPC investigation

A HIGH-ranking officer in Cheshire Police has been suspended, the force has confirmed. Assistant chief constable Una Kelly has been suspended from duty with immediate effect due to an ongoing independent investigation. This is being carried

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Firefighters rescue 34-year-old horse after it becomes stuck in ditch

THE specialist services of firefighters were required to save a 34-year-old horse. A large emergency presence attended the incident in Warrington yesterday afternoon, Monday. Three fire engines from Lymm, Knutsford and Newton-Le-Willows fire

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Body found in search for missing pensioner

A BODY has been found in the search for a missing pensioner. Cheshire Police have confirmed that a body has been located during the search for  Warrington resident Carole Potts. The 82-year-old was reported missing by her family at 10.30pm

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Recap as police discover body of missing pensioner

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Warrington Guardian readers can subscribe for just £25 for all of 2025

Readers who want to subscribe to the Warrington Guardian can enjoy an exclusive annual offer of £25 for all of 2025, which is more than 30 per cent off the full price, during our limited-time promotion. Alternatively, you can subscribe for £6 for six

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Live updates from schools and the roads as snow falls in Warrington

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Vandal went on rampage and ‘keyed’ 17 cars in town over two separate days

A RAGING resident has been sentenced by the courts after ‘keying’ 17 cars across the town centre on multiple days. Some of the cars damaged by Kevin Myers, believed to be with a shard of glass, were new, with the vandalism spree occurring on three

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New 'award-winning' restaurant to open in one of Warrington most iconic buildings

AN ‘award-winning’ restaurant will be opening in one of Warrington’s most iconic buildings. Signs are in place outside of The Cottage Indian Restaurant revealing that the new eatery will open in December. The name and cuisine are yet to be

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Orford man died after consuming 'significant amounts' of alcohol and drugs

A MAN died after consuming ‘significant amounts’ of alcohol and illicit drugs, an inquest heard. John Jackson sadly died at Warrington Hospital on July 13, 2023. An inquest into the 50-year-old’s death took place on Wednesday at Cheshire Coroner

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Pervert caught with videos of child sex abuse and person in sex act with dogs

A PERVERT was caught in possession of videos involving a person performing sex acts with dogs. Samuel Reid, of Latchford, also had hundreds of videos of children being sexually abused. The 21-year-old was charged with possessing indecent photographs

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Lymm MP says changes to farm inheritance rules will put food security at risk

Tatton MP Esther McVey, who represents residents in Lymm, gives her views on the controversial changes to inheritance tax The decision to change inheritance rules for farms won’t just affect our farmers. It will put food security at risk, see