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  • Hanagan crowned Champion Jockey

    PAUL Hanagan has capped off his most successful season with the ultimate prize. The Warrington born rider was crowned Champion Jockey at Doncaster today after battling through a thrilling final week of racing against title-rival Richard Hughes

  • Chance to voice your opinion on closure plans

    A FOUR week consultation for residents on the library service starts on Saturday with the first in a series of drop-in sessions and public meetings across the borough. Clr Bob Timmis, executive member for learning and skills said: “We recognise the importance

  • Motorway set for upgrade

    MOTORISTS who use the Winwick junction of the M6 are facing four months of delays due to multi-million pound roadworks. More than £3 million will be spent by the Highways Agency on developing a 1.5-mile section of the motorway spanning both sides of

  • No bomb could stop this union

    A COUPLE who were bombed during their wedding ceremony in 1940 are about to celebrate their 70th anniversary. Harold and May Glover, of Ryfields Village, will enjoy their wedding anniversary on Tuesday, 70 years after tying the knot at St Elphin’s Church

  • Gardener is sent to jail

    A 23-YEAR-OLD gardener who stole jewellery from his employer has been jailed. Christopher Bradshaw had been doing some gardening work at Mrs Green’s home at Edward Gardens, Woolston, on August 18, when she had to go out at around 10am, Warrington Crown

  • Doris celebrates her centenary birthday

    A RARE early November snowstorm in 1910 heralded the birth of Doris Turner. And on Monday, the Padgate resident celebrated her 100th birthday, without a snowflake in sight. Doris was born in Hatton and moved to Padgate were she attended St James’ and

  • Kickboxing studio earns first belts in three years

    WARRINGTON Kickboxing Studio are celebrating their first championship belts in more than three years after cleaning up at an amateur championships at Lowton Leisure Centre. Six of the club’s fighters were crowned champions, with Katie Hawkins, Phil Dale

  • Harrison scores first England try as tour ends with victory

    BEN Westwood described England’s Four Nations campaign ‘a bit disappointing’ as the tour Down Under ended with a 36-10 victory over huge underdogs Papua New Guinea in Auckland this morning. Following defeats against New Zealand and Australia