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Istanbul Grill recovers hygiene score after low rating in summer
A MEDITERRANEAN restaurant in Culcheth has recovered its food hygiene rating after being slapped with a poor score last month. Istanbul Grill, off Warrington Road in Culcheth, has been awarded top marks in its latest hygiene inspection. This
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TV explorer Simon Reeve to appear at Parr Hall next year
TELEVISION explorer and journalist Simon Reeve is set to bring his latest tour to Warrington. Next November will see the intrepid explorer tread the boards of Parr Hall with his new show. The award-winning author and TV presenter will bring
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Despicable thieves steal large cash amount from woman, 86, travelling on bus
DESPICABLE thieves have stolen a large amount of cash from an elderly lady as she travelled on a bus. The 86-year-old victim had gone into the town centre and withdrew £1,000 in cash to buy Christmas presents yesterday afternoon, Thursday.
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Disappointing hygiene rating revealed for the Greenwood Fryery
A FISH and chip shop in Orford has been hit with a disappointing food hygiene rating following its latest inspection. The Greenwood Fryery, off Greenwood Crescent in Orford, has been given a low food hygiene score after Food Standards Agency inspectors
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Warrington resident stakes claim for £182,000 EuroMillions jackpot after appeal
A WARRINGTON resident has staked a claim for an outstanding £182,000 EuroMillions jackpot. It comes more than two months since a public appeal was launched to find the winner of the £182,576.60 windfall. The winning ticket was bought in the
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'A dangerous precedent': Residents submit objections to homes plans
NEW plans for nearly 100 homes on former green belt land which were previously refused have sparked objections from some residents. It was reported last year that Wain Homes had its controversial proposals for 99 houses on land west of Mill Lane
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Wire chairman fined for comments about Paul Vaughan ban
WARRINGTON Wolves chairman Stuart Middleton has been fined for comments he made about the season-ending suspension handed to prop Paul Vaughan. The Rugby Football League have confirmed a £1,500 sanction for the Wire chairman – half of which is
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Family of beloved late caretaker boost road safety outside school in his memory
THE memory of a much-loved and larger-than-life character will live on at a school through a gesture to boost road safety. People lined O’Leary Street in Orford outside Beamont Primary School to applaud the funeral procession of Ste Rowley in April
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Popular Warrington club night to return with barber twist
A Warrington club night is set to work with local barbers in an effort to raise money for an important charitable cause. Next Friday, November 24, Asylum Club Night will be returning to EDEN Warrington. It will be hosting its Warrington Best Alternative
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A new name for Warrington Rylands' home ground
WARRINGTON Rylands’ home ground has been renamed. As a result of a new sponsorship deal, the club have confirmed that Gorsey Lane will now be known as “The Hive Arena” going forward. The name change comes as part of an agreement with The Hive
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Young runner's very special moment with Sir Mo Farah
YOUNG athlete Leonard Broadhurst capped a fine race in a special way. Leonard, who competes with Warrington Athletics Club, finished third in the under 11s age group of the Run Through Alton Towers races at the weekend. And then he had his
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Council to seek High Court injunction to block union from encouraging bin strikes
WARRINGTON Borough Council is to seek a High Court injunction in a bid to bring crippling bin strikes to an end. It comes as the town is set to be hit by a fourth round of bin strikes, with industrial action by refuse workers now being extended
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Sneak peek inside Dunham Massey's Christmas light trail
ONE of Cheshire’s most enchanting Christmas light trails has returned to Dunham Massey. Tunnels of light, festive music and marshmallow toasting are among the things you should expect from an evening spent at the National Trust Park – which is
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Biker seriously injured during crash on Birchwood Way
A MAN has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash near Birchwood Way. The incident took place today, Friday, at 11.45am near the roundabout between Blackbrook Avenue and Birchwood Way. Emergency services closed a road
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Three police cars called to domestic incident on Manchester Road
A POLICE presence was spotted attending an incident at an address off Manchester Road. The police cars were spotted at around 1.30pm in the area. Three emergency vehicles were parked up with blue lights flashing at an address near the junction
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Former world champion boxer spotted enjoying food at Warrington restaurant
A FORMER world champion boxer has been spotted enjoying a meal at a restaurant in Warrington. Glenn McCrory popped into Zeytin on Bridge Street in the town centre earlier this week. The sportsman boxed professionally from 1984 to 1993, holding
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Warrington's MPs blasted for Palestine Parliament ceasefire votes
WARRINGTON Friends of Palestine have blasted both Warrington MPs for their vote in the Palestine amendment in Parliament on Wednesday, November 15. Neither Charlotte Nichols, MP for Warrington North, or Andy Carter, MP for Warrington South, voted
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Teen driver arrested after crashing Audi on Hilden Island
A TEEN driver has been arrested after an Audi crashed on a busy roundabout this morning. Police officers were called to Hilden Island at 8.47am this morning, Friday, following reports of a collision. A caller reported that a white Audi had
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New council leaders confirmed following Labour meeting
WARRINGTON Borough Council's new leader and deputy leader have been announced. This comes following a meeting of the council's Labour group - which holds a majority on the council - to determine who would take up the mantle ahead of the coming
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FA Trophy tie to start a hectic period for Warrington Town
HAVING put themselves in a good position in the National League North, Warrington Town turn their attention to the FA Trophy tomorrow. Their second-round clash with Blyth Spartans at Cantilever Park marks the start of a busy period for Yellows,
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Three new inductees into the Woolston Rovers Hall of Fame
THREE players will be inducted into the Woolston Rovers Hall of Fame when the rugby league club stages its annual season launch dinner. Former inductees have conducted their voting process for admission to this hallowed group, and they have chosen
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Walkers axe another flavour of crisp with 'no notice' in 'sad day' for fans
Walkers have axed another flavour of crisps in what has been called a "sad day" by fans. The crisp giant has confirmed they have stopped making salt and vinegar Quavers. Quavers come in various flavours including cheese, prawn cocktail and
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All of the weird and wonderful world records achieved in Warrington
HAVE you ever thought you could be the best at something in the world? It doesn't have to be athletic, sporting, or even particularly academic - there is a Guinness World Record out there for most categories you can think of. Taking a look
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Warrington’s top seven autumnal walks to enjoy on Take A Hike Day
TODAY is National Take A Hike Day - a day where we're all encouraged to step outside and enjoy the great outdoors - whatever the weather. It might be a little wet and windy but don't let that discourage you from putting on your walking boots or
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What Richard Marshall has said about working with Sam Burgess
ASSISTANT coach Richard Marshall is confident Sam Burgess will oversee an improvement in the Warrington Wolves squad. And in order to achieve that, he says he will help the first-time head coach “in any way he can.” Marshall is the one member
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Man sentenced for causing public nuisance by climbing Silver Jubilee Bridge
A MAN has been sentenced for causing a public nuisance by climbing Silver Jubilee Bridge. Christopher McGill scaled the River Mersey crossing between Runcorn and Widnes over the summer. The 33-year-old appeared before Warrington Magistrates
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Take a look inside a swanky new bar that is opening in Warrington today
TAKE a look inside a swanky new bar that has opened inside an iconic town centre building. Tank Bar and Live Lounge is officially opening today, Friday. It is based inside The Hive - the former TJ Hughes and Co-op on Sankey Street and Cairo
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Plea hearing takes place for youth charged with murder of woman in Chapelford
A PLEA and trial preparation hearing took place for a youth charged with the murder of a woman in Chapelford this morning, Friday. The 17-year-old boy – who cannot be named or identified for legal reasons – has been charged with the murder of Chintzia
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Padgate 90-year-old with hidden 'gift' seeks to sell life's work before he dies
MORE than 100 paintings are stored in the home of a 90-year-old artist whose lasting wish is to sell them all before he dies. Padgate resident Tom Bates has always had a love for art and is a self-taught and talented artist who has never stopped
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Controlling bully jailed for emotional abuse and violent threats to girlfriend
A CONTROLLING bully has been jailed by the courts for his shocking behaviour to his girlfriend. Bradley Boyle was in a relationship with the victim, but he subjected her to unacceptable abuse over a period of months. The 29-year-old was due
