THE Warrington Guardian has been rubbing shoulders with royalty today after the wife of Prince Edward visited the town. Check out our coverage of the royal visit below and plenty more of our top stories.

1. HRH Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, visited the Peace Centre this morning - later announcing that she was impressed by its work on conflict. Click here.

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2. Cute picture alert. The countess also took the time to visit Birchwood charity Brainwave. More here.

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3. Can you help Cheshire Police with their investigations after after a 13-year-old girl's iPhone was stolen while she played with friends on Dakota Park? More here

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4. Reflecting on his first year as the head teacher of Beamont Colleigate Academy, Andy Moorcroft speaks out about his plans for the future. Click here

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5. Motorists are facing four weeks without a busy road in the town while crucial improvements on underground water pipes take place. Click here

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6. Finally, former Lymm High School pupil Charlotte Instone is on a mission to make a difference in the fashion industry. Click here.

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