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Warning of delays on M6 in Warrington after lorry sheds load
QUEUES have started forming on the M6 after a lorry has shed its load near junction 21, Woolston, outside Warrington. The incident was first reported at 4.39pm at the southbound entry slip at the junction. The shed load has caused the closure
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Councillor criticised for taking second role on parish council in Warrington
A Conservative councillor in Salford has been criticised after taking on a second role at a parish council in Warrington. Les Turner, who represents the Boothstown and Ellenbrook ward in Salford, was elected on Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council
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Letter: Why close off half of Warrington for a cycle race?
I WAS reading that half of Warrington will be closed for a cycle race in June. Do we really need that and is it the sort of thing people really want in this town? As if traffic on a Saturday was not bad enough. So most of the south of Warrington
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Hugely popular Proms in the Square to return to Warrington town centre
WARRINGTON’S Time Square will welcome the return of the highly anticipated Proms in the Square for the second year running. The Bank Holiday weekend at the end of the month is set to fill Warrington with music, as the annual music festival will
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Letter: People in Warrington need to take a long hard look at themselves
THE people of Warrington need to have a long, hard look at themselves. I cannot believe that despite everything that has gone on in the past few years, they voted Labour in with a bigger majority. Let’s look back. No solution to the traveller
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Letter: Our town looks so scruffy with ad banners and signs
I would like to make a complaint about all the companies in and around Warrington. Putting up advertising banners and signs at virtually every main road junctions around Warrington. It’s making the town look more scruffy. I have put a complaint
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Letter: Irresponsible dog owners should keep pets on a lead near wildlife
The wildlife on the canals, and countryside alive with wildflowers, beautiful time of the year. Same old, irresponsible dog owners, please put your dogs on a lead, they are causing so much distress to animals, and birds. The dogs can still
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Warrington town centre Chinese takeaway slapped with one-star hygiene rating
A CHINESE takeaway in Warrington town centre has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating. The ratings are issued by the Food Standards Agency and are made publicly available online. China Red takeaway, on Mersey Street, was inspected on
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Bents Garden Centre’s ‘Jim Jam Jog’ charity Fun Run rescheduled due to flooding
BENTS have announced revised plans for its annual charity Fun Run after it was called off due to flooding. The run was due to take place at the Glazebury garden centre on Saturday, April 27, but was called off after Windy Bank Woods flooded.
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Work to start on controversial plans for 100 new homes on green belt site in Lymm
PLANS to build more than 100 new apartments and houses in Warrington have been given the go ahead. House builder Bellway has been given the green light for the residential development in Lymm which will comprise of 108 properties and will be located
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Book captures historic moments in life of beautiful Warrington village
A BOOK to mark historic celebrations in the history of Thelwall has been published. Last year marked the 1,100 year anniversary of when the beautiful village became a 'cyty'. The inscription on the gable wall of the Pickering Arms pub in Thelwall
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Manhunt under way after suspect fled from scene of warrant at Latchford home
A MANHUNT is under way to find a wanted man who fled from an address in Latchford. Officers conducted a warrant at an address on New Road this afternoon, Wednesday, and a man ran from the property. A police helicopter and officers on foot are
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Luke Littler in Premier League Darts: TV schedule and who plays who in Sheffield
COMPARED to how things have been going of late, Luke “The Nuke” Littler has found the going somewhat tougher this week. A shock first-round exit from the Baltic Sea Darts Open over the weekend followed being blown away by Michael Van Gerwen in
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Much-loved Stockton Heath restaurant announces shock closure
A FIXTURE on the high street in Stockton Heath is closing after 17 years. Indian restaurant Cardamon told customers it will be shutting its doors for good at the end of the month. In an emotional statement, it thanks customers for the loyalty
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'I lost the other half of me' - Wife's heartbreak as partner dies after holiday crash
A DAD-of-two has died after sustaining brain injuries during a freak quad biking accident while holidaying in Turkey. Wes Atherton, from Orford, was fighting for his life in intensive care following the accident which saw him come off the bike
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Woman says ex-Warrington Rylands goalkeeper had sex with her despite being told no
A WOMAN who said she was raped twice by a goalkeeper whose team had just won the FA Vase was asked why she had not left his hotel room, a court heard. The complainant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, says she was attacked by Michael Emery
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Drug driver who killed friend in fatal crash and fled the scene jailed
A DRUG driver who killed his friend during a fatal crash in Runcorn and fled the scene on foot has been jailed. Haydn Patterson, 30, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday 14 May where he was sentenced to nine years in prison. The 30-year-old
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Padgate church is opening its doors weekly to residents looking for companionship
A PADGATE church will be opening its doors one day a week to offer a place of warmth with free drinks and snacks for anyone who needs it. Elmwood Avenue Church is utilising its space every Friday morning between 10am and 1pm to allow residents
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Warrington Town 'retained' list for 2024-25 is confirmed
THE vast majority of the squad that helped Warrington Town to a top-half finish in their debut National League North season will be back next season. However, the futures of some key squad members including leading goalscorer Isaac Buckley-Ricketts
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Readers select 'wonderful' team caring for premature babies at hospital for award
A DEDICATED team who support and care for the tiniest patients during the most precious time of their lives have been recognised at a special awards ceremony. Readers of the Warrington Guardian and Runcorn and Widnes World were invited to nominate
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Man arrested after girl, 17, raped on night out in Knutsford town centre
POLICE have launched an investigation after a 17-year-old girl was raped on a night out in Knutsford. Officers were called to reports of a serious sexual attack in the town centre between 11pm on Saturday, May 11 and 5am the following morning.
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10 YEARS AGO TODAY: The last ever match played at Wilderspool
ON this day 10 years ago, Wilderspool Stadium hosted rugby league for the very last time. May 15, 2014, saw Warrington Wolves' under 16s take on the Cumbria Regional Academy and emerge as 46-16 victors in front of 800 supporters who came to experience
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Three-week warning to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of major change
A three-week warning has been issued to everyone who receives Housing Benefit ahead of a message from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Anyone who receives Housing Benefit will be contacted by the DWP in June about changes affecting their
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Warrington Police make youths return stolen items to Golden Square shop
WARRINGTON Police returned stolen goods to a shop in Golden Square after spotting two youths behaving suspiciously. In a post on Facebook, Warrington Police said that officers were deployed in Golden Square yesterday afternoon, Tuesday May 14.
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Why you should never cook bacon in an air fryer as expert urges for 'caution'
It's bad news if you like cooking your bacon in the air fryer as one expert has urged people to 'exercise caution'. Whether it's part of an English breakfast or a crisp BLT, bacon is beloved by Brits up and down the country. In fact, the only
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Warrington Guardian readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Warrington Guardian can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online
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Inside Martin Gleeson's remodelling of Warrington Wolves' attack
THE clearest indication of what Warrington Wolves are capable of with the ball arguably came in their last Challenge Cup game. Scoring 31 points against a St Helens defence that remains the most miserly in Super League and being disappointed they
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Warrington ranked one of the highest likely winners for Postcode Lottery in country
A LIST of areas most likely to win the Postcode Lottery in the UK has been revealed, and Warrington ranks high. New research discovered by Gaming magazine 1337 Games analysed the total number of Postcode Lottery wins in each area in the UK for
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2 Grand Design style homes could be built in Warrington village
LAND is for sale on the edge of Culcheth to build two 'Grand Design' style homes. The spare land on Kenyon Lane is on the market for £800,000. And planning permission is granted to build two 'spectacular' homes. According to Rightmove,
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Warrant issued after man failed to appear in court for sexual assault charges
A WARRANT has been put out for the arrest of a man who failed to appear in Warrington Magistrates’ Court for sexual assault charges. Geoffrey Moran, of Edward Street in Manchester, was charged with two counts of sexual assault. The incidents
