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Our favourite pictures from Lymm May Queen Festival
THE sun shone for Lymm May Queen Festival on Saturday - kicking off a summer of events in Warrington. Large crowds enjoyed the traditional parade through the village. However there was a different route as waterlogging meant the May Queen Field
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Golden Square store announces shock closure
PLANET Doughnut in Warrington at Golden Square has closed, alongside three others in the North West. Planet Doughnut, which started out as a homemade "micro-bakery" in Shrewsbury, opened in Warrington in 2022. However two years on and the business
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Filming underway in Warrington for new gangster flick starring Shaun Ryder
FILMING is underway in Warrington for a gripping new gangster epic set to hit the screens this September. Famous faces including Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder and dancer Bez will feature in the flick Geezers, which is currently filming scenes
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Look inside stunning five-bedroom historic property in Stretton
A STUNNING Victorian School House with original period features is on the market in Stretton – giving buyers the chance to own a piece of Warrington’s history. The five-bedroom house was listed on Rightmove on Monday, May 13 by Ashtons Estate Agency
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'We thought we had won the lottery' - what it was like moving to Warrington new town
IT is now a familiar part of Warrington. But when the new town was created in the 1970s, places like Longbarn, Oakwood and Gorse Covert were largely fields. Many residents moved to these parts of Warrington in the late 1970s and early 1980s
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How a simple walk became one of most important days in Warrington
NEXT month sees the return of one of the most important days in the town’s annual calendar – Warrington Walking Day. So to mark the occasion, we have looked back in our archives to some of the best pictures of walking days from time gone by.
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Talent event looks for next top tennis stars in Birchwood
A SEARCH to find talented tennis player will come to Birchwood next month. LiveWire is organising the event at Birchwood Community Hub on June 29. It is for children born between 2015 and 2019 who have experience playing tennis and are interested
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Should you keep ketchup in the fridge? Expert speaks out as health warning issued
Experts have settled a classic kitchen disagreement and issued an important health warning at the same time. Many people will argue over where you should store ketchup, with some opting for the cupboard, while others go for the fridge. But
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Is it illegal to pick flowers in the UK? Law expert issues warning
As millions of us head for the great outdoors, Brits have been warned many of us could be breaking the law without realising it. With warmer weather finally arriving, many of us will be heading to the countryside, beach or even our own gardens
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Sale to be held to help look after one of Warrington's most beautiful churches
ORGANISERS are busy preparing for a second Attic sale to be held at St Oswald’s church hall, Winwick. It takes place next Saturday, May 25 between 10am and 2.30pm. The first event in April was so successful with a good turn out from customers
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Appeal launched after man dies in M58 collision
A DRIVER has died after a collision on the M58 yesterday, with Police appealing for witnesses to come forward. Emergency services were called at 12.53pm yesterday, Friday, May 17 to the westbound carriageway of the motorway near to junction four
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50 YEARS AGO: The final triumph of an incredible season
THE final piece of a magnificent 1973-74 season was put in place on this day 50 years ago when Warrington played the Club Championship Final against St Helens at Central Park, Wigan. Based on a Merit Table as follows: You got three merit points
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Council to take over parking enforcement at Orford Hub
PARKING enforcement will continue on the Orford Neighbourhood Hub after changes at LiveWire. As reported previously in the Warrington Guardian, LiveWire services have been brought back under council control. Now the council says it will take
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Best and worst food hygiene ratings in Warrington in May so far
SINCE the start of May, a number of restaurants, cafés or canteens were given new food hygiene ratings in Warrington – and we have a list of them here for you to see. Inspections are routinely carried out to ensure that establishments are up to
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Warrington woman creating picture perfect nails and winning awards at just 20
MAISIE Beck is a rising star in the beauty industry. She has built up a hugely successful nail and beauty business – By Maisie Beck – and has just won Warrington’s Best for Nails for 2024 – at the age of 20. This year’s search for Warrington
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Burgess: 'We understand our responsibility but it's business as usual'
THERE may be plenty more on the line for Warrington Wolves this week, but Sam Burgess insists it has been “business as usual” in terms of their preparations. However, he insists the importance and emotion of tomorrow’s Challenge Cup semi-final
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Man to face trial after denying theft and criminal damage charges
A MAN will face a trial after he denied charges of theft and criminal damage. Jack Farrell, 32, has been charged in connection with theft and criminal damage, alleged to have happened on Saturday, May 11. A Mpolice spokeswoman said the theft
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3 Warrington Indian eateries have been named among best in country
THREE Indian eateries in Warrington have been named among the best in the country as finalists for the 13th English Curry Awards have been announced. Oceanic Consulting, powered by Oceanic Awards, announced the finalists on Wednesday, May 15.
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Man tells court ‘it’s doing my head in’ after assaulting neighbour with garden chair
A MAN has been sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting a neighbour with a garden chair during a dispute. Christopher Gannon, of Redshank Lane in Birchwood, appeared before Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, May 14. The court heard
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Plans for farm shop in Penketh could be turned down - despite large public support
PLANS to build a farm shop in Penketh could be refused - despite 70 letters of support. Councillors will meet on Thursday to discuss an application for Hollys Farm Shop on Tannery Lane. The owners want to demolish the current shop and build
