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Lorry crashes off Thelwall Viaduct onto bank below

A MAJOR emergency incident is ongoing on the M6 after a lorry crashed off Thelwall Viaduct onto the embankment below. All traffic heading northbound was temporarily held from around 7pm as emergency services closed the motorway. This follows

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Recap: Delays on M6 after lorry crashes through barriers on Thelwall Viaduct

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Flooding in Warrington hotspots as town hit by torrential rain

TORRENTIAL rain has hit Warrington today, Monday, with flooding reported across town. A yellow weather warning from the Met Office is in place until midnight with heavy rain reported all day. Flooding has been reported under Hawley's Lane in

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Thelwall beautician who started business as a teen celebrates 30 years of success

A THELWALL beautician has celebrated 30 years of business after starting when she was just a teenager. Louise Sutherland first started her business at just 19, when the beauticians she worked at was closing down. Instead of being made redundant

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Figures reveal number of residents who received winter fuel payment last year

THE number of pensioners in Warrington that received their winter fuel allowance last winter has been revealed. Figures have been published by the Department for Work and Pensions which show how many residents received the grant. It follows

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Three Warrington roads set for closures this week to allow filming to take place

THREE roads in Warrington are set to be closed for filming this week – weeks after a big-name actor was spotted in the town. Warrington Borough Council has confirmed that closures will be in place in October. This is through the publishing

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The bizarre reason a Warrington home is attracting wildlife to its door every night

A HOME in Warrington is attracting wildlife to its door each and every night thanks to the bowls of cat food the owners regularly leave out for their pet feline.  Homeowner Clare Fairbrother provided the Warrington Guardian with footage captured

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Services from Warrington Central cancelled and delayed after train breaks down

SERVICES being cancelled and delayed from Warrington Central as a broken-down train has blocked the line. Services between Warrington Central Station and Manchester Oxford Road are being disrupted after a fault on a train in Birchwood. Trains

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Dedicated woman who served village in Warrington for more than 40 years is celebrated

A DEDICATED woman who served the Stockton Heath community for more than 40 years has been celebrated. Earlier this month, a special meeting of Stockton Heath Parish Council took place in honour of Celia Jordan MBE, former Mayor of Warrington.

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Wanted appeal launched by police to find man sought for court order breach

RESIDENTS are being urged to call the police if they see this wanted man. Cheshire Police has issued a wanted appeal in a bid to locate Joe Dagnall. The Warrington man is wanted by officers in the town in relation to the breach of a restraining

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Warrington high school welcomes 1,250 people at successful open evening

A high school welcomed 1,250 people at its most successful open evening to date. Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School's open evening on Thursday, September 26, saw 340 families come through the doors. Each department put on activities

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Warrington Wolves star on Super League Young Player of the Year shortlist

WARRINGTON Wolves could have their second consecutive winner of the Super League Young Player of the Year award. It has been confirmed this afternoon that second-rower Matty Nicholson is on the three-man shortlist for the prize following a stellar

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DISCIPLINARY: Match Review Panel rules on the weekend's matches

WARRINGTON Wolves can prepare for their Super League semi-final against Hull KR free from disciplinary worries. This week's Match Review Panel sanctions contain no Wire players, with eliminator opponents St Helens also free of any penalty notices

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Esther Ghey launches new podcast exploring the dangers of the internet

ESTHER Ghey has launched a new podcast to help understand the issues children face online and how parents can better protect them. Parents vs The Internet is a new 10-part podcast series hosted by Daily Mail journalist Liz Hull and Esther Ghey.

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How you can lower your energy bills and what help is available for you

British households are facing increasing energy costs this winter after the regulator raised its price cap in October. Ofgem’s price cap is rising by £149 from the current £1,568 a year for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales to

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Semi-final ticket update as Warrington Wolves fans clamour for seats

TICKETS in the Warrington Wolves section for Friday’s Super League semi-final at Hull KR have sold out. Having been put on sale to members immediately after Saturday’s eliminator victory over St Helens, more than 500 tickets were sold in what remained

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Suspected flasher arrested by police for allegedly kicking door and exposing himself

A SUSPECTED flasher has been arrested by police. Cheshire Police has confirmed that it has made an indecent exposure arrest following an incident in the early hours of Saturday morning. This occurred at around 4am on Orford Green, with the

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Warrington company named as the best place to work in Europe

A WARRINGTON company has been named as the best place to work in Europe. Talos360, a recruitment firm based in Westbrook, has secured first place in the Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Europe list by Great Place to Work. It was the only

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Luke Littler's World Grand Prix Darts opponent confirmed

LUKE ‘The Nuke’ Littler now knows his first hurdle in the 2024 BoyleSports World Grand Prix which starts in Leicester on Monday. The unique double-start event - which will be played at Leicester's Mattioli Arena from October 7-13 – will see a star-studded

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Teachers 'could save hundreds' on school trips by switching to trains says firm

Teachers could save hundreds of pounds on school trips by swapping coaches for trains. Northern claims that switching to rail could lead to significant savings for schools, allowing for more educational trips each year. This comes after the

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Police presence at closed pub building over reports of anti-social behaviour

A POLICE presence was reported at a closed pub building in Warrington over the weekend. Cheshire Police vehicles were spotted in attendance at The Causeway public house on Wilderspool Causeway. The well-known pub closed over recent years and

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Roadworks on main route through Warrington are causing traffic chaos

ROADWORKS on a main route through Warrington are causing traffic chaos. There are currently temporary traffic lights and a lane closure on Wilderspool Causeway. According to Warrington Borough Council, this is to allow for Scottish Power to

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Police release photo of car as driver given first aid following M62 crash

POLICE have released a photo showing the extent of damage caused to a car involved in a crash. Merseyside Police officers attended the emergency incident on the M62 near Warrington over the weekend. The driver of the BMW X6 was said to have

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Exact date John Thomson returns to Corrie for Gail Platt's exit storyline

The exact date Jesse Chadwick, played by comedian and actor John Thomson arrives in Weatherfield for Gail Platt's final storyline on Coronation Street has been revealed. Jesse's return comes just as his ex Eileen Grimshaw heads back to the cobbles

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Luxury car thief left victims feeling 'unsafe in their own homes'

A prolific burglar who broke into people's homes across the north west - including in Warrington - as they slept and snatched their luxury cars has been put behind bars. Damon Keegan, from Hyde, stole almost £350,000 worth of high-value cars over

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TJ Hughes to open inside former Debenhams unit at Golden Square

TJ Hughes is set to open at the Golden Square next month. The discount department store will be based inside the former Debenhams unit which has stood empty since its closure in 2021. It is expected to open before the end of October. The

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B&M officially opens new store inside Golden Square

B&M has now officially opened inside the Golden Square. The retailer can be found inside the former Wilko unit as of Saturday, September 28. A Facebook post from the shopping centre reads: “A warm Golden Square welcome to B&M Stores

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Coroner further adjourns inquest of man amid ongoing Dubai murder probe

AN inquest to explore the death of a Warrington man in Dubai has been further adjourned by a coroner. The case of Jerrerd Winstanley, who is the subject of a murder probe, was heard again at Warrington Coroner’s Court on Wednesday. He was found

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Court bans abusive man from shopping at Spar after threats to smash windows

AN abusive man has been banned from shopping at Spar following his criminal actions. Liam Brandwood made threats to smash windows at one of the convenience store chain’s Warrington locations. The 35-year-old was subsequently charged with threatening

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Outstanding opportunities and excellent partnerships bring success at Cardinal Newman

Cardinal Newman’s success is a result of the care, compassion and commitment that staff and students show on a daily basis. Deputy Headteacher Helen Pinnington said ‘our young people have really excelled this year. They have achieved the best results

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Prolific offender avoids jail despite breaching suspended sentence with £3k eBay scam

A PROLIFIC offender has been spared jail despite scamming a Scottish man out of £3,000 on eBay while on a suspended sentence. David Loran, of Watkin Street in Orford, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to acquiring

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Welcome to Beamont Collegiate Academy

At Beamont Collegiate Academy we pride ourselves on the standards and expectations we have on a daily basis. We have established a school culture where both students and staff recognise that only their very best efforts will do. The result of this