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Inside Risley Prison

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Prison making 'good progress' after damning report uncovered range of serious issues

Twiss Green Primary School received six refurbished bikes from inmates at HMP Risley

Twiss Green Primary School received six refurbished bikes from inmates at HMP Risley

Culcheth primary school receives bikes repaired by HMP Risley inmates

From top left, Aaron Dodd, Matthew Cooke, Daniel Johnson, Thurlus Smith, Nicole Sims, Charlie Swan

From top left, Aaron Dodd, Matthew Cooke, Daniel Johnson, Thurlus Smith, Nicole Sims, Charlie Swan

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Gang behind night time drone plot to smuggle drugs into prison jailed for 35 years

Despite hundreds of objections, planners are to tell the council to approve the application for a distribution hub at Trident Business Park, in Risley

Despite hundreds of objections, planners are to tell the council to approve the application for a distribution hub at Trident Business Park, in Risley

Planning and development

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Council told to approve plans for massive distribution hub - despite 333 objections

Police seized an uninsured van in Risley this afternoon, Tuesday

Police seized an uninsured van in Risley this afternoon, Tuesday

Uninsured vehicle seized by police and taken off Warrington Road

Bradley Charnley was found dead at HMP Risley while serving a sentence during the pandemic

Bradley Charnley was found dead at HMP Risley while serving a sentence during the pandemic

Delays in healthcare system had 'minimal' impact on death of young offender

Bradley Charnley

Bradley Charnley

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Inquest begins into 'troubled' young offender found dead in his cell at HMP Risley

An aviary in Risley is celebrating the relaxation of restrictions that came about due to bird flu

An aviary in Risley is celebrating the relaxation of restrictions that came about due to bird flu

Celebrations for Risley aviary as bird flu restrictions have been lifted

There has been uproar following proposals for a new warehouse build on Trident Business Park

There has been uproar following proposals for a new warehouse build on Trident Business Park

Planning and development

Nearly 400 comments made on controversial Risley planning application

The Noggin Inn would be demolished should the plans be approved by the council

The Noggin Inn would be demolished should the plans be approved by the council

Planning and development

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'If it goes ahead then I'll sell up': Residents outraged over Trident Business Park

A new planning application for Trident Business Park has been submitted to Warrington Borough Council

A new planning application for Trident Business Park has been submitted to Warrington Borough Council

Planning and development

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Revised plans submitted for controversial Trident Business Park

Spring is clearly on the way, as lambing season is underway at Bates Farm

Spring is clearly on the way, as lambing season is underway at Bates Farm

Lambing season underway at one of Warrington's family-run farms

Phil Redfern, MD of React Engineering, has sung the team's praises ahead of its move to Warrington

Phil Redfern, MD of React Engineering, has sung the team's praises ahead of its move to Warrington

Jobs on offer as successful firm opens new office in Birchwood

Dumb burglar left bloody handprint in woman's home

Dumb burglar left bloody handprint in woman's home

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Dumb burglar left bloody handprint in woman's home

A row has erupted over the £500,000 plans to rebuild Risley Moss observation platform

A row has erupted over the £500,000 plans to rebuild Risley Moss observation platform

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War of words over £500,000 Risley viewing platform rages on

A forensics site at Birchwood Park was evacuated due to a 'suspicious package'

A forensics site at Birchwood Park was evacuated due to a 'suspicious package'

Birchwood Park forensics site evacuated by police over 'suspicious package'

Taylor Business Park has welcomed four new tenants to its revamped premises

Taylor Business Park has welcomed four new tenants to its revamped premises

Cancer Research and milkmen among Taylor Business Park's new tenants

Years after it was destroyed in an arson attack, the Risley Moss observation platform may finally be rebuilt

Years after it was destroyed in an arson attack, the Risley Moss observation platform may finally be rebuilt

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Plans confirmed to rebuild Risley Moss platform six years after arson attack

A Christmas crafts fair is coming to Birchwood this weekend

A Christmas crafts fair is coming to Birchwood this weekend

Christmas crafts fair coming to Birchwood this weekend

A number of Birchwood residents have raised concerns about an unauthorised traveller encampment in the area

A number of Birchwood residents have raised concerns about an unauthorised traveller encampment in the area

Birchwood residents voice concern over unauthorised traveller encampment

An unauthorised encampment of travellers has been established in Birchwood

An unauthorised encampment of travellers has been established in Birchwood

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Travellers arrive unauthorised in Birchwood

A number of schemes are being run across Warrington to help communities through the winter

A number of schemes are being run across Warrington to help communities through the winter

Cost of living crisis

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Where can you keep warm in Warrington this winter?

Warrington Borough Council has issued an update on its £2 million that was earmarked for a traveller transit site

Warrington Borough Council has issued an update on its £2 million that was earmarked for a traveller transit site

Orford, Warrington

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Council admits 'need' for traveller site amid number of unauthorised encampments

An unauthorised encampment has been established on Silver Lane, Risley

An unauthorised encampment has been established on Silver Lane, Risley

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Travellers move to unauthorised encampment in Risley

Warehouse developments in Birchwood might be seeing a big change in plans. Picture: Google Maps

Warehouse developments in Birchwood might be seeing a big change in plans. Picture: Google Maps

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Updated plans arrive for Birchwood warehouse development

A Birchwood-based charity has donated £1,000 to the Wingate Special Children's Trust

A Birchwood-based charity has donated £1,000 to the Wingate Special Children's Trust

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Birchwood business donates £1,000 to children's charity

The Birchwood industrial development has drawn criticism from businesses, residents, and local councillors

The Birchwood industrial development has drawn criticism from businesses, residents, and local councillors

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Business exodus as development battle rumbles on in Birchwood

Planned developments on Trident Business Park have residents, councillors, and small businesses up in arms (Credit: Google Maps)

Planned developments on Trident Business Park have residents, councillors, and small businesses up in arms (Credit: Google Maps)

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Company abandons Trident Business Park amid development battle

The proposed plans would see the demolition of The Noggin Inn

The proposed plans would see the demolition of The Noggin Inn

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Outrage as planned Birchwood 'monstrosity' may slash house values by 30 per cent

Birchwood's community bike ride returns next week

Birchwood's community bike ride returns next week

Community bike ride returns to Birchwood and Risley next week

Council admits it has has no idea when Risley Moss tower will be replaced

Council admits it has has no idea when Risley Moss tower will be replaced

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Council admits it has has no idea when Risley Moss tower will be replaced

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Risley Day Nursery rated 'inadequate' after August Ofsted inspection

The 'Orange is the New Black Swan' team

The 'Orange is the New Black Swan' team

Charity campaigners 'break out' of Risley Prison for Cheshire Jailbreak challenge

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Go on safari at Risley Moss

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Silver Lane closed to prevent flytipping and illegal use by travelling community

Colin Dean with Ben Smith

Colin Dean with Ben Smith

Former Sellafield apprentice shares his tales of rising through the ranks after 50-year career

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Can you beat the Rangers at birdwatching?

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Fungal foray at Risley Moss

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Woman arrested during Risley prison operation

Andrew Carr, director at Hinton House (left) and Steven Broomhead, chief executive of Warrington Borough Council (front middle) congratulating the young apprentices on their new jobs with Sellafield

Andrew Carr, director at Hinton House (left) and Steven Broomhead, chief executive of Warrington Borough Council (front middle) congratulating the young apprentices on their new jobs with Sellafield

Apprentice engineers bag jobs at Sellafield's Risley base

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Cash needed to restore paths

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Nursery open day

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Halloween party

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Colourful collages

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Morning corffee

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Capley Hairy Bikers raise £1,000 for Kidney Research

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Open Day

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Waste plant

Pam Warhurst, left, from the Forestry Commission, with Andy Pearson, chairman of Risley Moss Action Group, and Warrington North MP Helen Jones

Pam Warhurst, left, from the Forestry Commission, with Andy Pearson, chairman of Risley Moss Action Group, and Warrington North MP Helen Jones

20th birthday celebration for Mersey Forest

Sgt Joe Mullin, PC Gareth Yates, PCSO Steve Dodd with Charlie Shannon, operations director of Warrington Borough Transport MBZ250108

Sgt Joe Mullin, PC Gareth Yates, PCSO Steve Dodd with Charlie Shannon, operations director of Warrington Borough Transport MBZ250108

Police officers get on the buses

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Warrington police join London march

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Help birds find a home

The accident happened on Manchester Road

The accident happened on Manchester Road

UPDATED Pensioner killed following crash

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Crafty at Christmas

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