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Barn fire prompts large emergency service response
FIRE crews from Warrington and Lymm are among a large emergency service response to a barn fire. Five fire engines have been sent to the scene of a blaze on Hall Drive off Marston Lane near Budworth. It is understood the incident is ongoing
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Next mayor set to be confirmed
THE next mayor of Warrington is set to be confirmed. At the annual council meeting on Monday, councillors will ‘receive a recommendation’ from an ‘informal meeting’ of the mayoral selection committee to elect the mayor and deputy mayor for the
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Council leader set to be formally appointed ‘until May 2028’
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s leader is set to be formally appointed ‘until the elections in May 2028’. Council leader Cllr Hans Mundry was challenged for the role by the then-deputy leader Cllr Janet Henshaw earlier this month. But he won the
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Warrington venue that once hosted David Bowie to hold new live music festival
A HISTORIC Warrington venue that once hosted Davide Bowie and Jimi Hendrix is opening its doors to live music for the first time in more than 20 years. The Lion Hotel, on Bridge Street, was once one of the most thriving musical venues in Warrington
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Step back in time at Walton Gardens' retro vintage fair - with classic car show
GET ready to step back in time as So Retro Vintage Fair arrives at Walton Hall and Gardens next month. The special celebration of all things retro on Father’s Day – Sunday, June 16 – promises to be a treasure trove of vintage clothing, accessories
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Warrington is one of the greenest districts in the north west
WARRINGTON is one of the greenest local authority districts in the north west, according to latest Office for National Statistics data. The north west has the second greenest area in the UK, with an average of nearly five public green spaces within
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Warrington one of the cheapest places to buy home close to outstanding schools
WARRINGTON has been named one of the cheapest places to buy a home close to an outstanding school. A list has revealed the most affordable and expensive areas in England to purchase a property near some of the highest rated schools. The study
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Vast queues forming outside Warrington after serious crash on the M58
Queues have started forming on the M6 after a serious collision on the M58 this afternoon, Friday. A collision involving three vehicles occurred before 1pm between Junctions 3 and 4 on the M58 westbound. The motorway has now been closed between
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Popular Stockton Heath bar to close at the end of next week
THE Slug and Lettuce in Stockton Heath has announced it is to close next week. The pub first opened on Victoria Square, London Road, exactly 10 years ago and will close its doors for the final time on Friday, May 24. The venue will be revamped
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Unprecedented demand for Wire's new third kit as stocks run low
THERE has been unprecedented demand for Warrington Wolves’ new third kit, with fans clamouring to get their hands on the retro shirt. Yesterday, The Wire unveiled their new kit, which is inspired by the home kit they wore in the 1997 season, along
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Large goods vehicle caught fire after breaks overheated on Birchwood Way
A LARGE vehicle caught fire after its breaks overheated in Birchwood. Fire crews were called to the scene of the fire on Birchwood Way this afternoon, Friday. They attended the fire at around 1.09pm and found a large goods vehicle had set on
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Aldi and Tesco say 'do not eat' as unsafe to eat products are recalled
Aldi and Tesco are the UK supermarkets to issue 'do not eat' warnings on some of their products this week. Food recalls have been issued at the leading supermarkets for a variety of reasons, including potential glass in food and incorrect use-by
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Warrington Town's National League North place officially confirmed
WARRINGTON Town’s place in the National League North for next season has been officially confirmed. The Football Association have today revealed the allocations for its National League Systems at Steps 1-6 for 2024-25, which affirm Yellows will
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Inspiring cancer survivor raises money for the hospital that saved her life
A FORMER cancer patient from Appleton is set to take on the Greater Manchester Run next weekend to raise money for the hospital that saved her life. Jane Coleman, 61, was diagnosed with renal cancer in March 2022 and underwent surgery to remove
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Goalkeeper denies raping woman as she slept after FA Vase victory
A SEMI-PROFESSIONAL goalkeeper today, Friday, denied twice raping a woman in a hotel room after his team had won the FA Vase. But Michael Emery, 33, who was the reserve keeper for Warrington Rylands, admitted he had taken naked photos of the complainant
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Police plea to trace missing Runcorn schoolgirl, 13
OFFICERS are appealing for information from the public to help locate a missing teenage girl from Runcorn. Jorja Pumford was last seen at around 7.40am on Friday when she got onto the number 2A bus in Runcorn to travel to her school in Helsby.
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Huddersfield boosted by key returns but ex-Wire skipper misses out
HUDDERSFIELD Giants have been boosted by some key returns to their squad for Sunday’s Challenge Cup semi-final against Warrington Wolves. However, there is no place in their squad for former Wire skipper Chris Hill, with the game coming too soon
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SQUAD NEWS: Burgess reveals his 21 for Challenge Cup semi-final
WARRINGTON Wolves have revealed their 21-man squad for Sunday's Challenge Cup semi-final. Head coach Sam Burgess will choose from largely the same group of players, with only one change made from the 21 he named for last week's Super League win
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Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim
Millions of households who receive Universal Credit or Tax Credits could get a £300 boost to their savings. The Help to Save scheme is a government initiative which encourages those on benefits to save money. Under the Help to Save scheme,
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Traffic building along M62 near Birchwood due to obstruction on road
TRAFFIC is building along the M62 westbound near Birchwood due to an obstruction on the road. One lane has been closed and queues of traffic are forming along the motorway between junction 12 M60 J12 (Eccles Interchange) to junction 11 A574 Birchwood
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One of the UK’s largest housebuilders opens new headquarters in Birchwood Park
ONE of the UK’s largest housebuilders has opened its new headquarters in Birchwood Park . And its grand opening was attended by Warrington Wolves players and council dignitaries. Persimmon, which has offices across the UK, has recently opened
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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to all drivers over 70
Motorists over the age of 70 have been warned that they could face fines of £1,000 or see their driving licence lapse if they do not take action. The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency has advised older drivers of the different rules they face
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Driver of stolen van involved in multi-vehicle crash fled the scene
POLICE enquiries are ongoing after the driver of a stolen van crashed into a property and multiple vehicles before fleeing the scene. At 8.20pm on Thursday police were called to reports of a collision on Lovely Lane, Warrington. The incident
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Proposed new train service to London to stop at Warrington Bank Quay and Newton
NEW train services could be launched to encourage more people to travel by rail – with stops at Warrington Bank Quay and Newton-le-Willows. Transport company, FirstGroup, announced its plan to run six return trains a day between London Euston and
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Man sustains serious injuries after industrial incident at Warrington firm
A MAN has sustained 'serious injuries' following an industrial incident at a premises in Warrington. At 10am on Tuesday police were called to reports of an industrial incident at a site on Kingsland Grange, Woolston. Officers attended and found
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Police dog helped officers hunt down suspect armed with weapon in Warrington
A POLICE dog helped track down a suspect wanted to multiple offences in Warrington. PD Lex was busy assisting Cheshire Police in hunting down a man who was wanted for 'various offences' and in possession of a weapon yesterday evening, Thursday.
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Best for Cocktails 2024 - we're looking for the best cocktails in Warrington
A COLD mojito in the sunshine or a warming Old Fashioned in front of the fire? What’s your favourite cocktail? Do you prefer a pina colada or a margarita? Does a Long Island Iced Tea take your fancy or would you rather have an espresso martini
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COMMENT: A chance to show growing belief in Wire under Burgess is not misplaced
THERE was a time in the not-too-distant past that a trip to Wembley Stadium seemed close to a foregone conclusion for Warrington Wolves. Indeed, it could arguably have been rebranded as “Halliwell Jones Stadium South” for the decade between 2009
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Fraudster pharmacist stole £15k worth of drugs from stock rooms for online business
A FRAUDSTER pharmacist stole £15,000 worth of drugs from local pharmacies to use for his online business. Modie Al-shakarchi used a fake name to order and take drugs stocked in a pharmacy in Birkenhead and Runcorn, where he was working as a ‘trusted
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Locking Stumps husband and wife with British Empire Medal raise £15k for charity
A HUSBAND-and-wife duo who have received the British Empire Medal have raised more than £15,000 for charity. Kuldeep and Balbir Dhillon, who own and run Locking Stumps Nisa Local in Birchwood have been making a difference through Nisa’s Making
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Plans for controversial 66-bedroom care home approved despite objections
A PLANNING application to build a new care home on the Omega development has been approved. The application was submitted to Warrington Borough Council in November last year and outlined the plans for the care home. However objections from
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Unregistered doctor left woman with irreversible damage following botched surgery
A DOCTOR from Lymm, who was suspended from medical practice, carried out cosmetic surgery on a woman which left her with irreversible damage to her vagina. At the sentencing of Dr Fakher Fouad Gendy, it was heard that the procedure led to the woman
