Warrington Guardian

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Michael Portillo with Janice Hayes, heritage manager at Culture Warrington

Warrington set to feature in BBC2's Great British Railway Journeys

VIEWERS might recognise a few familiar sights during BBC2’s Great British Railway Journeys which airs tonight, Monday.

Children at Foxwood at the venue

Warrington's 'Amazing Space' features on Channel 4 show

THE transformation of a former fly-tipping hotspot into a sensory garden, community shop and mobile workshop in Burtonwood has featured on Channel 4.

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DCI Simon Blackwell

Behind the scenes of crime unit tasked with investigating murder

THE most serious and often harrowing acts of criminality will be investigated by the team based in the major crimes unit at Cheshire Police.

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Property of the week

Take a look inside family cottage with stunning countryside views

A FAMILY cottage with three bedrooms on Hall Lane, Grappenhall, has been listed on the market.

More than 5,000 sexual crimes recorded in Cheshire over 12-month period

More than 5,000 sexual crimes recorded in Cheshire over 12-month period

MORE than 5,000 sexual crimes including rape were recorded across Cheshire over a 12-month period, data has revealed.

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Recruitment drive launched for the 2019 season at Gulliver's World

Recruitment drive launched for the 2019 season at Gulliver's World

GULLIVER’S World in Old Hall is recruiting for the 2019 season.

How fraud scheme prevented victims from being scammed out of £1.64m

How fraud scheme prevented victims from being scammed out of £1.64m

A NEW rapid response scheme by banks and police has prevented potential fraud victims from being scammed out of £1.64million in Cheshire, new figures reveal.

PCSO Daren Dennis, PCC David Keane, Sgt Gareth Kerr and PCSO Philip Redshaw at a community base launch in 2018

Police precept set to rise but plans confirmed for 50 extra officers and PCSOs

THE police precept is set to rise in Cheshire but the extra funding will finance 50 additional officers and PCSOs, the county's police and crime commissioner has confirmed.

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Kayleigh Coleman with her brother Chris

WATCH: Sister pens song in memory of brother to help others suffering

A HEARTBROKEN sister has penned a touching tribute to her big brother after being stricken by grief as she tried to come to terms with his death.

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Danny Parr with his dad Phil

Dad's open letter to parents after son loses silent struggle with mental health

A GRIEVING dad has bravely written an open letter to other parents in the hope of preventing other families from experiencing a similar heartache in the wake of his son’s death.

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