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Pyramid Arts Centre set for alteration works
ALTERATION works to the Pyramid Arts Centre are set to take place – with the award of a contract approved. At its meeting on Monday, the council’s cabinet approved the award of a contract for the appointment of a contractor to undertake all the
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Award of translation and interpretation services contract approved
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s cabinet has approved the award of a contract to a provider of translation and interpretation services. Members approved the award of the contract at its meeting on Monday. According to a report to cabinet, this
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Community pub to reopen with new landlords after huge £265k refurb
A COMMUNITY pub that has experienced some difficulties in recent years is set to reopen after a huge renovation project. With Lowton residents noticing the closure of the Church Inn pub in recent weeks, Admiral Taverns confirmed that this was a
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James Harrison appeal verdict confirmed as Wire are boosted
WARRINGTON Wolves have been given a boost ahead of Thursday's clash with Leeds Rhinos. They will now have prop James Harrison available for selection for the Round 17 clash at The Halliwell Jones Stadium after their appeal against his one-match
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Paul Cullen attends official ceremony to celebrate ‘breathtaking and stunning’ mural
PAUL Cullen has attended an official ceremony to mark the creation of a ‘breathtaking and stunning’ mural in which he features. Work to create an eye-catching artwork of the Warrington Wolves legend began in April and was completed in May.
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New outdoor bar opens at Warrington Market in time for summer
A NEW outdoor bar has opened at Warrington Market in time for summer. Hop Emporium’s Bier Huis promises to bring an ‘authentic taste of Europe’ to the heart of the town. It will offer an extensive selection of Belgian and German beers, including
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Classic show of Motown hits to return to Parr Hall this autumn
A CLASSIC show featuring some of the best known artists of all time returns to Warrington this autumn. The Magic of Motown will play at Parr Hall on Saturday, October 19 at 7.30pm. Visitors can enjoy a trip back down memory lane with all the
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Football fan from Warrington fined over pitch invasion at Premier League game
A FOOTBALL fan from Warrington has been fined over a pitch invasion. The incident occurred during a Premier League game in Birmingham earlier this year. Anthony Hartless, of St Marys Road in Penketh, appeared before Birmingham Magistrates'
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How a Warrington Wolves fan was re-elected to one of Commons most high profile roles
SIR Lindsay Hoyle has been re-elected to the role of Speaker of the House of Commons. The Commons sat for the first time since the General Election today, Tuesday. And the Chorley MP was re-elected to the role. He is a huge Warrington Wolves
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Karl Fitzpatrick: Vegas game will be an 'I Was There' moment
COULD joining the NRL in Las Vegas lead to closer collaboration between Super League and their Australian counterparts – and potentially even a takeover? Warrington Wolves chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick certainly appears open to the idea having
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A night of celebrations for Bridgewater High School's Prom 2024
YEAR 11 students at Bridgewater High School partied the night away at Prom 2024. The teenagers enjoyed celebrations at Chester Racecourse on Wednesday, June 26. Youngsters across Warrington have been letting their hair down and celebrating
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'Heartbroken' family's plea for help to locate missing 60-year-old engagement ring
A ‘HEARTBROKEN’ family have appealed for help in locating a cherished 60-year-old engagement ring that is lost ‘somewhere in Warrington’. Charlotte Wilks has reached out for help in finding her grandmas precious belonging that disappeared during
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Warrington Wolves in Las Vegas - everything you need to know
IT'S official - Warrington Wolves are heading for Las Vegas next year. The Wire will be involved in the first ever Super League match to take place on the American continent in 2025, with a clash with neighbours Wigan Warriors having been confirmed
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The latest shop to open inside Warrington's Golden Square
A NEW shop has opened in the Golden Square. The A World UK is the latest trader to move into the town centre mall. It is a non-profit organization that supports the autistic community in the north of England and the Midlands. The A World
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Caution urged as weather warning issued in town for thunder and lightning storms
RESIDENTS are being urged to take caution with thunder and lightning storms forecast. A yellow warning has been issued across the north west, with thundery downpours potentially leading to some flooding. The warning will come into effect from
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Update given on reopening of Warrington swimming pool after forced closure
THE temporary closure of a Warrington swimming pool has been extended, as work to fix temperature issues takes longer than anticipated. Broomfields Swimming Pool, in Appleton, closed more than a week ago due to problems with its heating sensors
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SQUAD NEWS: A surprise name in Wire's 21 for Leeds clash
WARRINGTON Wolves and Leeds Rhinos will kick off Round 17 of Super League on Thursday - and both sides have unveiled their squads for the game. And there is a surprise in Sam Burgess' selection in the shape of prop James Harrison, who had been
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Residents can have their say on council plans to change major road in Warrington
RESIDENTS can have their say on council plans to change a major road in the town. Warrington Borough Council has launched a six-week consultation on the Bewsey Road Improvement Scheme. The scheme aims to make travel safer and smoother for everyone
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Culcheth resident discovers game-changing 'waterless' product that could help many
A CULCHETH resident who became a wheelchair user three years ago has discovered a ‘brilliant’ waterless product that could be a game changer for those who struggle to access a bath or shower due to disabilities. Retired international sales agent
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Suspect charged with affray and possessing weapon after armed police incident
A SUSPECT has been named following an incident which saw armed police attend. Cheshire Police has confirmed that armed officers descended on McKee Avenue in Orford at around 6pm on Sunday. A man has since been charged with affray, assault,
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Helicopter scrambled amid huge police presence in hunt for wanted criminal
A LARGE police presence was seen in Longford yesterday evening, Monday. Residents reported seeing police officers on a number of streets in the area, including Densham Avenue, McKee Avenue, Gough Avenue and Winwick Road. The police helicopter
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Huge emergency service presence rush to save dog stuck in mud near river
A HUGE emergency service presence rushed to save a dog that was stuck in the mud. Firefighters were called to the scene near Fiddlers Ferry at around 7.55pm last night, Monday. On arrival, crews discovered that a French bulldog was stuck in
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Season-ending injury confirmed as Burgess gives Wire squad update
SAM Burgess has confirmed a season-ending injury blow for luckless Warrington Wolves centre Connor Wrench. Having already suffered a devastating ACL injury in 2022 that cost him nine months of his career, it has now been confirmed that the injury
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Suspect charged with possessing knife at Buzz Bingo and causing £8,700 in damage
A SUSPECT has been charged with possessing a knife in a bingo hall in Warrington. He also faces an allegation of causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to gambling machines in the venue. It comes following a reported incident on Tuesday
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When Wolves and Wigan previously battled in America
WARRINGTON Wolves and Wigan Warriors made history by becoming the first two British professional rugby league teams to play each other on USA soil 35 years ago. The Great American Challenge took place at County Stadium Milwaukee in Wisconsin on
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Lucky residents in one area of Warrington celebrate Postcode Lottery win
LUCKY residents in one area of Warrington have had a boost to their bank accounts this morning, Tuesday. Those living in the WA3 4NF area of Culcheth have all won £1,000 if they were signed up to the Postcode Lottery. The People’s Postcode
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Warrington Guardian readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Warrington Guardian can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or over 40% 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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COMMENT: Vegas venture is the kind of joined-up thinking rugby league needs
BRIGHT light city’s gona set my soul… One does wonder how many plays – or streams as it is these days – Elvis Presley’s iconic song will be getting in the general Warrington area over the next few days as flight and hotel booking pages are hammered
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The club records Warrington Wolves will break by playing in Las Vegas
BY playing a Super League match in Las Vegas, Warrington Wolves will be breaking new ground for rugby league in Europe. Their clash with Wigan Warriors next March will be the first game in the competition’s history to be played on the American
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It's official - Warrington Wolves are heading to Las Vegas!
WARRINGTON Wolves' trip to Las Vegas early next year has now been officially announced. It has now been confirmed that Super League will be showcased as part of the NRL's return to America's entertainment capital in 2025, with The Wire and neighbours
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Warrington woman named one of the best UK businesswomen of year
A WARRINGTON worker firm has been shortlisted in the final of the Best Businesswoman Awards 2024. The awards are designed to recognise the achievements of female entrepreneurs from a wide range of industries. This year, judges have been impressed
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Excitement building for return of Red Arrows at regional air show
THE famous Red Arrows will be in the region this weekend for the return of Southport Air Show. With Red Arrows as the main attraction, Southport Air Show is a highly-anticipated event that attracts thousands of aviation lovers and visitors to the
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Embrace the summer season with Cottons Hotel and Spa
Make the most of summer days with the award-winning Cottons Hotel and Spa in Knutsford. From one-night spa breaks to sizzling summer-inspired dining with friends, it’s time to get out and enjoy the change of season. Soothing spa days Sit back