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Warrington florist named one of best in the country
A WOOLSTON florist has been recognised as one of the best in the country. La Beau Fleurs on Manchester Road has bloomed into a total success since first opening. And now it has received recognition from the British Florist Association (BFA)
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“Hug your children tight and never stop telling them you love them" says Esther Ghey
“HUG your children tight and never stop telling them you love them,” Brianna Ghey’s mum Esther said at her daughter’s vigil this afternoon. The service to remember Brianna took place today, Sunday, which marks the one year anniversary of her murder
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Pictures of Sunday's vigil for Brianna Ghey which saw hundreds of mourners attend
HUNDREDS of people gathered in Warrington town centre today, Sunday, to pay their respects to Brianna Ghey on the first anniversary of her brutal murder. A ‘poignant’ service was held for Brianna, with moving statements made by her friends and
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Long lost Warrington firm which remains much-loved today
Over the past few weeks we have been looking at some of the companies which made Warrington what it is today. This week we are looking at Thames Board Mills which was based in Arpley Meadows. Indeed the last remaining units, most recently occupied
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Asda set to open new store on Winwick Road in record month of shop openings
SUPERMARKET giant Asda has confirmed it is set to open a new store along Warrington’s busiest road. The national chain will be opening an Asda Express convenience store at the Shell garage on Winwick Road, opposite Decathlon. This will replace
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Matty Ashton eases injury concerns after first shortened pre-season
MATTY Ashton has moved to ease any concerns about his fitness as he prepares for his fifth season as a Warrington Wolves player. The winger, who was named as the club’s player of the year for 2023 having scored 20 tries in all competitions, was
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The much-loved Warrington 80s and 90s nightclub which disappeared in a ball of flames
IT is 30 years this month since one of Warrington's most popular nightclubs went up in smoke. Mississippi Showboat and Secrets, on Howley Lane attracted revellers from Warrington and beyond during its heyday in the 1980s and 90s. It was not
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Hundreds line country lanes and villages to watch big tractor run through Warrington
HUNDREDS of people lined the streets to watch a big charity tractor run trundle through Warrington on Sunday. Children waved and crowds cheered as a cavalcade of colourful tractors made their way through various villages. Families were delighted
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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?
When you need to park the car in a hurry, it can often be tricky to know if you can leave it on the side of the pavement if you live in England. Whether that’s because you are struggling to see any visible signs with rules and regulations in the
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Recap: Vigil takes place for Brianna Ghey who was killed 1 year ago today
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Warrington Town chairman on players in and out, ground work and outside investment
A HUGELY significant period in the history of Warrington Town Football Club is about to start. The club are facing a race against time to complete the necessary upgrades to Cantilever Park to ensure it is passed fit to continue hosting National
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Lymm charity launches appeal to give eggs to children this Easter
A CHARITY near Lymm is determined to make Easter egg-stra special for youngsters. The Children's Adventure Farm Trust, based in Millington, is planning its Easter programme and has launched an egg appeal They will have more than 2,000 children
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20p test to carry out vital pre-journey check or risk £10,000 fine
UK motorists are being warned to make a vital pre-journey check or risk a £10,000 fine. With the quickly changing weather, comes a further need for motorists to be aware of the condition of their tyres. Dan Jones, Operations Manager at TrackDays.co.uk
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Six weeks of evening closures scheduled for major west Warrington route
A MAJOR route through west Warrington is scheduled to be closed for weeks during the evening from tomorrow, Monday. Warrington Borough Council has confirmed in a traffic notice that Sankey Way in Great Sankey will be closed for periods. The
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Housebuilder based in Daresbury launches recruitment drive
A HOUSEBUILDER based in Daresbury has launched a recruitment drive. As National Apprenticeship Week approached, Redrow is looking for new trainees. Redrow is based in Daresbury but has north west sites across Cheshire, Merseyside and Manchester
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Anniversary of day The Wire did Brian Clough proud
THE weekend marked the 50th anniversary of Warrington Wolves winning the Player’s No6 Trophy for the first time. How The Wire got there Warrington had reached the final by beating Oldham (31-14), Castleford (18-9), Dewsbury (20-12) and St Helens
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Lymm firefighters called to rescue person who fell down embankment
FIREFIGHTERS from Lymm rescued a person who had fallen down an embankment near the River Weaver in Northwich. The alarm was raised at 6.40pm last night, Saturday. Firefighters used a long board to lift the casualty to safety, before handing
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Town centre building home to business and flats with planning permission is for sale
A TOWN centre building home to a business and flats is for sale. Located on Buttermarket Street, the property was formerly a building society. Now, the ground floor is let to Extrastaff Limited while the first floor offers two studio flats
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Baby classes are 'blooming' and branching out to keep little ones entertained
RACHEL Martin’s baby classes are booming – or should that be blooming? The mum-of-two loved the activity sessions her own children attended when they were small so much that she decided to purchase a franchise and run the classes herself! Here
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Why Paul Vaughan is taking the positives from a hindered pre-season
WHILE Warrington Wolves’ 2023 left a lot to be desired, Paul Vaughan could certainly hold his head high following a year of stellar form. That was, however, until his campaign was brought to a premature, frustrating and many would say unjustified
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10 perfect pictures showing spring has sprung in Warrington
SPRING has sprung in Warrington and members of Warrington Guardian Camera Club were on hand to capture the first signs of life. Snowdrops were in the frame and crocuses gave a splash of colour. The Camera Club is a supportive and friendly group
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4 loving Warrington death notices and funeral announcements
The Warrington Guardian has published 4 death notices today. Every week, the Warrington Guardian publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death
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Man reunited with dogs after jury acquittal speaks of ‘heartache’ experience
A MAN has spoken of his ‘heartache and frustration’ after what has been a difficult recent period. David O’Gorman was cleared by a jury and acquitted over a charge of being the owner or person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing
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Padgate teen's vicious town centre assault led to victim being put into coma
A PADGATE teen who assaulted a man and left him needing to be put into an induced coma will face sentencing at Liverpool Crown Court. Rio Acomb punched his victim to the floor during an altercation outside a takeaway on Bridge Street, knocking
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Children being too noisy sees plans to raise nursery capacity blocked by council
A NURSERY has failed in its bid to significantly raise the cap on the number of children it is able to care for over noise concerns. Applicant Bright Stars Nursery Group sought permission to increase the existing cap on toddler numbers at Cheshire