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How Taylor-Wray has jumped the queue to become Wire's heir apparent at full-back
AN undercurrent of everything happening at Warrington Wolves right now is looking years into the future. How can it be ensured that Sam Burgess leaves the club in the best possible shape in a couple of years? Which players will be prominent in
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Prodigious full-back pens long-term Warrington Wolves contract
WARRINGTON Wolves have moved to tie down the latest young star to break through into their first team. Livewire full-back Cai Taylor-Wray has started the past two Super League games as Matt Dufty recovers from injury and has distinguished himself
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Decision made over demolition plans for buildings at former school
BUILDINGS at the former Penkford School in Newton-le-Willows site will be demolished. St Helens Council’s application to determine if “prior approval” is required for the proposed demolition work at the site, on Wharf Road, came before St Helens
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‘Positive’ meeting between councils over Cheshire-Warrington devolution
A ‘POSITIVE’ meeting has taken place over devolution for Cheshire and Warrington between a minister and representatives in the area. A joint statement has been issued by Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington on behalf of leaders of the region’s three
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Golden Square store to move into larger unit with impressive golden entrance
AN existing store in Warrington town centre will be moving into a large unit after a successful few years. Kenji is an east Asia-inspired lifestyle brand with multiple stores across the UK. One of its oldest store locations is its current store
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Warrington new starters: From newborn babies to first day at school
WHEN Freya Rose Fairhurst was born she weighed just 1lb 9oz and she’s had her first day at Beamont Primary School! One minute your little one is a bundle of joy who has just made an appearance in the world and the next they're putting on their
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Beautiful church in Great Sankey to show off its rich history with open days
A CHURCH in Great Sankey is set to show off its beautiful architecture and rich history to visitors. St Mary’s Church, which is on Liverpool Road, will be opening its doors this weekend to the public. On Saturday and Sunday visitors will have
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Traffic chaos on M6 in Warrington after collision ahead of rush hour
TRAFFIC is at a standstill on the M6 in Warrington after a collision ahead of rush hour. All four lanes of traffic on the M6 northbound are being held after a crash occurred involving a number of vehicles this afternoon, Wednesday. The collision
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20 brilliant events to visit in Warrington for Heritage Open Days
WARRINGTON will once again be playing a key part in England’s largest festival of history and culture this month. Community venues across the country will be throwing open their doors for Heritage Open Days which gives people the chance to try
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Popular Makers Market is back in Warrington town centre this Sunday
THE popular Makers Market is back in Warrington town centre this weekend. The event takes place on Time Square outside of Warrington Market once a month. It offers people the chance to explore vibrant stalls, meet talented local artisans, and
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Bulldog still looking for loving home 18 months after being ‘heartlessly abandoned’
A ‘HANDSOME’ bulldog is still looking for his forever home after being stuck in a rescue shelter for the past 18 months. Warrington Animal Welfare says Oscar's story is one of 'resilience and hope', with the three-year-old bulldog cross coming
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Third celebrity visitor pops into village pub within days
A VILLAGE pub has welcomed its third celebrity visitor within days. Earlier this week, Ring O’Bells in Daresbury revealed that it was visited by Michelle Keegan and her husband Mark Wright. The former is perhaps best known for her role in Coronation
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Fatal fire inquiry rules Warrington firm ‘badly failed’ Grenfell tower residents
A WARRINGTON firm was one of a number of organisations that ‘badly failed’ residents of Grenfell Tower, an inquiry chairman said. A long-awaited report into the deaths of 72 people in a fire at the west London tower block has been published today
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Jet2 adds flights to Amalfi Coast for summer 2025 from Manchester Airport
Are you looking for somewhere to go on your next holiday? Manchester Airport offers flights to a variety of destinations and Jet2.com has added more flights. The airline has announced the launch of its ninth airport in Italy with flights and holidays
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Beloved Irish comedian to bring new stand-up show to Warrington in 2025
BELOVED Irish comedian and BBC presenter to bring new stand-up tour to Warrington next summer. Dara Ó Briain is set to return to Warrington as part of his mammoth new UK and Ireland tour in 2025 and 2026. The beloved Irish comedian will be
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Warrington Wolves squad update as Burgess confirms Vaughan replacement
THERE are no fresh injury concerns within the Warrington Wolves squad ahead of Saturday's clash with St Helens. And head coach Sam Burgess has confirmed the route he will take to cover for Paul Vaughan's enforced absence from the team, with Zane
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Youth charged with 15 driving offences involving off-road motorbike in town centre
A CHILD has been charged with 15 separate driving offences. The 17-year-old boy cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age, but is of Warrington. All of the charges involve the use of an off-road motorbike in and around Warrington town
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Licensed premises staff to undergo training for selling alcohol to underage visitor
STAFF at five licensed premises in west Warrington are to undergo fresh training after being caught selling alcohol to underage visitors. Cheshire Police carried out a test buy operation at pubs and bars in the west of the town on Friday night.
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Fire crews rush to blaze at site of disused school
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at a former school site. Crews rushed to the former Penkford School, on Wharf Road, Newton-le-Willows, in the early evening on Tuesday, September 3, at around 6pm. The fire was in the school hall area of
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Wire's options to replace suspended Vaughan for Saints and beyond
WE now know for sure that Warrington Wolves will be without Paul Vaughan for what remains of the Super League regular season. Having opted to contest the Match Review Panel’s decision to issue the prop with a three-match penalty notice following
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Three pubs in Warrington are offering £2 pints this month - here's where
YOU can get a £2 pint at a number of pubs in Warrington this month. Greene King is hosting the offer to mark the end of summer at more than 700 venues across the UK. For two weeks from September 4 to September 18, select pints at participating
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Town lacked quality and confidence but not effort and character, says Beesley
NO shortage of effort or character, but lacking in quality and confidence. That was manager Mark Beesley’s summation of Warrington Town’s draw with Leamington on Tuesday night to wrap up a run of four consecutive home games. Having lost the
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How Warrington Town fared in their fourth home game in a row
WARRINGTON Town ended their run of home defeats on Tuesday evening but dropped more points at Cantilever Park. Josh Miles’ leveller just after half time cancelled out an opener from Leamington’s Callum Stewart, both both sides were forced to settle
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CONFIRMED: The outcome of Wire's challenge as Vaughan's fate is sealed
WARRINGTON Wolves' case to reduce or overturn the three-match suspension handed to Paul Vaughan has been dismissed. It was confirmed earlier this morning that The Wire would be contesting the Grade D head contact charge handed to the prop by the
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Free festivals to take place in Latchford and Fairfield this weekend
TWO free day-long festivals take place in Warrington this weekend. Saturday will see the Latchford Carnival of Creativity at Westy Park while Sunday will see the Howley and Fairfield Flag Festival at the Old School in Fairfield. They are part
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The K's to headline festival championing up-and-coming artists
THE K's will headline one of the country's most popular festivals for up-and-coming artists. Quickly becoming one of the highlights of the summer festival circuit, This Feeling By The Sea is a celebration of the UK’s grassroots live music scene
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Who finished in what position in the Mid Cheshire 5K
SEVEN Warrington Athletics Club runners participated in the Mid Cheshire 5K Road Race in which the winner was presented with the Nick Jones Trophy. In a high-class field, the first from the club to finish was Dan Fox in 61st place with a personal
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The day a world champion turned up at Phoenix Fire Boxing Club
WARRINGTON lightweight world champion boxer Rhiannon Dixon shared her experiences when she paid a visit to Phoenix Fire ABC. With the help of The Maverick Stars Trust, a charity that is focused on helping clubs and individuals develop within amateur
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Well-known clothing and footwear shop to open in Warrington's Golden Square
A WELL-known fashion and sportswear shop will be opening in Warrington town centre. Foot Asylum is taking on a 5,000 sq ft unit at Golden Square. It will be joining other exciting additions to the mall including B&M, which is set to open
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Report highlights ‘troubling key challenge’ Warrington is facing in terms of housing
A COUNCIL report has highlighted a ‘troubling’ issue involving housing in Warrington. A report has been prepared ahead of the meeting of Warrington Borough Council’s Housing Policy Committee this month detailing the town’s ‘housing background’.
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Elderly woman jailed for harassing neighbour by repeatedly moving her bins
AN elderly woman has been jailed after repeatedly moving her neighbour’s bins and asking her ‘isn’t it time you dropped dead?’. Linda Connel-Williams, of St Peter’s Way in Orford, was previously convicted of a charge harassment without violence
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Finance director stole almost £7k from hospice to fund lifestyle and Range Rover
A GREEDY and corrupt finance director who fraudulently stole more than £6,000 from an end-of-life hospice has been put behind bars. Nigel Garner spent a large sum of his ill-gotten gains on payments towards a flash Range Rover and the insurance
