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Appleton author releases memoir on gripping murder case he covered as young reporter

AN Appleton author and former deputy editor of the Warrington Guardian has released a thrilling memoir about a notorious murder case he covered while working as a young news reporter. Jeremy Craddock is the first to reveal the full story of the

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Why Warrington's oldest pub is home to one of town's spookiest ghost stories

OVER the past few weeks in Looking Back we have been telling the story of some of Warrington's best loved pub. The Black Horse, on Old Liverpool Road in Sankey Bridges, dates back to the early 1600s. It opened in 1632 as a coaching inn and

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Trio ‘terrorised’ man in hotel by attacking him and threatening sexual violence

THREE thugs left a reveller on a night out with a fractured eye socket and fearing that he would be raped in a hotel room. Callum Higgins, Joshua Bednarek and Jordan Foster refused to let the victim leave and threatened to put him in the boot of

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Author from Birchwood releases new book with 50 Shades of Grey edge

A 42-year-old author from Birchwood has self-published her first book, which ‘pushes 50 Shades of Grey to the limit’. Joanne Keele is the pen name of a 42-year-old author from Birchwood who has just self-published her first book. At just nine

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Proud head teacher welcomes praising Ofsted feedback after glowing inspection

A PROUD head teacher has welcomed praising feedback from Ofsted following a visit to a Warrington high school. Ed McGlinchey, head at St Gregory’s High School in Great Sankey, has spoken of the school’s delight in receiving such a positive report

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Grand Designs' 'saddest ever' home had a happy ending Kevin McCloud reveals

Chesil Cliff House or The Lighthouse on the North Devon coast has long been described by fans as the "saddest ever" home to appear on Grand Designs. The property, located in Saunton (near Braunton) in Devon, first appeared on Channel 4's Grand

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Firefighters called out after burning smell reported coming from property

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a property following reports of a smell of burning. Crews attended the scene on Mardale Avenue in Orford at around 1.20pm today, Wednesday. They found a laundry basket had been placed on top of a cooker, causing

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Warrington school shortlisted for prestigious education award

A WARRINGTON school has been named in the shortlist for a prestigious education award. Birchwood Community High School has been shortlisted for Leadership Team of the Year in the Educate Awards 2024. This is due to the school’s ‘truly remarkable

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Hollywood could not have scripted a better finish to this rugby match

WARRINGTON’S first visit to Littleborough in decades provided a 27-27 draw which, barring red cards, had everything. Tries galore, a smattering of yellow cards, some bizarre refereeing decisions, uncontested scrums, great offloads and a nail-biting

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Arrest made as man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries

A MAN has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Police in Northwich have arrested a 26-year-old woman on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm. It comes after a 30-year-old man was found with serious injuries on Church

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Chester Zoo Halloween festival features giant pumpkin trail

A HALLOWEEN festival featuring a trail of giant animal pumpkin sculptures will transform Chester Zoo this October. The zoo has announced its biggest ever Halloween celebration, which will include the UK's first fully animated 360-degree mythical

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Table-topping Lymm's brilliant start to the season continues

LYMM made it five wins from five as their spectacular table-topping start to the season continued against Harrogate. A 57-24 home success, achieving for them a fifth try-scoring bonus point too, leaves Lymm as the National League 2 North highest

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Kym Marsh's delight after expansion to Government's baby loss certificate scheme

KYM Marsh has spoken out after the Government has announced it will extend its baby loss certificate scheme. This means that parents who have experienced the loss of a baby in early pregnancy will now be able to have their child’s life officially

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When England's final squad for Samoa series will be named

THE six Warrington Wolves players in contention for England’s post-season Test series against Samoa will discover whether or not they have made the cut next week. There is likely to be strong Wire representation in the final squad, which will be

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Gulliver's World unveils 'magical' new Christmas attraction

A 'magical' new attraction will leave visitors to Gulliver’s World 'spellbound' this festive season. The Warrington resort will be transformed into a winter wonderland from November 16, featuring, for the first time, Santa’s Enchanted Elevator.

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Travellers pitch up without permission outside business after leaving shop car park

A GROUP of travellers have pitched up without permission outside a business in Risley. Two caravans and associated towing vehicles have set up camp on the car park of Anixer UK Ltd, based at The Beacons. This is according to an unauthorised

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Parents who lose baby in pregnancy will be able to have child's life recognised

Parents who have experienced the loss of a baby early in pregnancy will now be able to apply to have their child’s life officially recognised regardless of how much time has passed. The Government has announced it will extend the baby loss certificate

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Bents Garden Centre kickstarts the festive season with Christmas opening

CHISTMAS is officially on its way, as a popular garden centre in Warrington launches its festive experience. Bents Garden and Home, in Glazebury, marks the start of the festive season every year with the launch of their Christmas experience.

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The best TV shows in the north west revealed ahead of awards

The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the 2024 North West Awards. Among the nominees are viewer favourites Hollyoaks and Coronation Street, with nine nominations between them. Brassic, partly filmed at Arley Hall

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Warrington Hospital's dementia team recognised for its outstanding care

WARRINGTON Hospital’s dementia team has been awarded for its outstanding care. It was presented with the Outstanding Dementia Care Team at the annual Dementia Care Awards. The accolade recognises the commitment of the multidisciplinary team

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BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

Did you know that the UK is home to a tarantula? The purseweb spider. And now we've officially entered spider season, you might catch a glimpse of one. The purseweb spider is Britain’s only tarantula and a member of the family that contains

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Number of patients in Warrington diagnosed with tooth decay amid dentist struggles

A NEW investigation has revealed the number of patients in Warrington and Halton who have been diagnosed with tooth decay. The investigation by Public Interest Lawyers comes amid troubles in securing a dentist appointment. At Warrington and

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Big Brother housemate Lily gushes about Chinese takeaway in Warrington

BIG Brother housemate Lily burst into tears after a challenge and gushed about how much she loves the Warrington Chinese takeaway she works in. Lily Benson is a 20-year-old from Warrington who entered the Big Brother House on Sunday night.

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Hospital staff complete Snowdon climb for charity - despite leg and ankle fracture

DEDICATED staff from Warrington Hospital completed a climb up Mount Snowdon, despite one of them fracturing their leg and ankle while doing so. Orthodontics colleagues James Cooper, Ian Edwards, Stephen Porter and Huw Mazey completed a sunrise

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Police, fire and ambulance called to three-car crash in Orford

PARAMEDICS checked over passengers following a three-car crash. A large emergency service presence was called to Orford on Tuesday evening (October 8). It followed a crash involving three cars on Long Lane shortly after 6pm. Fortunately

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Police slam ‘utterly ridiculous lane hogger’ who stopped in fast lane on M62

POLICE have slammed the actions of a ‘lane hogger’ who stopped in the fast lane of the motorway. Officers on patrol on the M62 near Warrington yesterday evening, Tuesday, instructed a car driver to move into lane one. However, they did not,

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Delays on main road out of Warrington due to broken down vehicle

DELAYS are being experienced on a main road out of Warrington due to a broken down vehicle. A car has broken down on Knutsford road in Grappenhall along the A50 in the direction towards Cliff Lane. Motorists are having to slow down and overtake

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RECAP: Crash causes 'severe' delays on M6 motorway

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COMMENT: Size matters - why Russell ticks some key boxes for Wire

DAN Russell’s signing brings Warrington Wolves a number of things they very much needed for 2025. Of course, we will not know how good an addition he turns out to be for several months yet, but he certainly ticks a few boxes. The first of those

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Doorman with revoked licence strangled and kicked man outside Warrington nightclub

A DOORMAN who strangled a man until he was nearly unconscious on the floor and then kicked him in the head outside of a Warrington nightclub has avoided jail. Paul Lord grabbed hold of his victim and pulled him to the floor before carrying out

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The three most popular properties that are currently for sale in Warrington

ACCORDING to Zoopla, these are currently the three most popular properties for sale in Warrington. Six-bedroom detached house in Latchford This six-bedroom detached house in Latchford was the most popular property in Warrington over the last

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12-month long roadworks have begun on major road through Daresbury

MAJOR 12-month long roadworks will start on a busy road through Daresbury today, Wednesday. The work is taking place on the A56 Chester Road from junction 11 of the M56 roundabout to the Warrington boundary. It is described as major maintenance

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Paedophile got sexual pleasure out of ‘talking dirty’ to three ‘12-year-old girls’

A PAEDOPHILE received sexual pleasure ‘talking dirty’ with social media profiles he believed belonged to three 12-year-old girls. But Philip White was actually snared in three undercover police stings, engaging in depraved online chats with officers

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How Warrington Wolves' nominated duo fared at the Rugby League Awards

WARRINGTON Wolves' wait for a Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel winner will stretch into a 31st year. That is after full-back Matt Dufty missed out on the award having been named on the three-man shortlist earlier this month following a stellar season