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Nureni Osimade outside court

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Carer groomed and kissed vulnerable patient in secure mental health unit

Esther Ghey appearing on BBC TV. Picture: BBC

Esther Ghey appearing on BBC TV. Picture: BBC

Esther Ghey says any watering down of Online Safety Bill is ‘shocking’

Warrington Borough Council

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Allowances for Warrington councillors to be reviewed

I tried Kenyon Hall Farm's afternoon tea and it was a real treat

I tried Kenyon Hall Farm's afternoon tea and it was a real treat

I tried Kenyon Hall Farm’s afternoon tea and it was full of sweet and savoury treats

Local government

Why this will be the only election in Warrington this May

Some of the team

Some of the team

Junior Crosfields players raising money for once-in-a-lifetime trip

Warrington Wolves and St Helens meet again today in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Warrington Wolves and St Helens meet again today in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Warrington Wolves

GAME DAY: Build-up and key matchday info for Challenge Cup last-eight clash

It will take place in the woods

It will take place in the woods

Guided bluebell walks will be taking place at a beauty spot next month

Loving Warrington death notices and funeral announcements

Loving Warrington death notices and funeral announcements

Loving Warrington death notices and funeral announcements published this week

Quang Nguyem was jailed at Liverpool Crown Court

Quang Nguyem was jailed at Liverpool Crown Court

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Man behind town centre stabbing with ‘evil’ knife wants to be deported to Vietnam

This stunning home in Great Sankey is for sale for nearly £1 million

This stunning home in Great Sankey is for sale for nearly £1 million

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This stunning home in Great Sankey is for sale for nearly £1 million

Action from Curzon Ashton v Warrington Town

Action from Curzon Ashton v Warrington Town

Warrington Town FC

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Warrington Town's relegation confirmed after today's result at Curzon

I tried town centre bakery's sourdough toasties and they're mouth-wateringly good

I tried town centre bakery's sourdough toasties and they're mouth-wateringly good

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I tried town centre bakery’s sourdough toasties and they’re mouth-wateringly good

Works are planned on Liverpool Road in Sankey Bridges. Picture: Google Maps

Works are planned on Liverpool Road in Sankey Bridges. Picture: Google Maps

Drivers who use Liverpool Road set for 24 weeks of disruption for planned works

These are currently the three most popular properties for sale in Warrington.

These are currently the three most popular properties for sale in Warrington.

The three most popular properties that are currently for sale in Warrington

Two teenage virtuosos to perform musical masterpieces at fundraising concert

Two teenage virtuosos to perform musical masterpieces at fundraising concert

Two teenage virtuosos to perform musical masterpieces at fundraising concert

How the area could look

How the area could look

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Government 'open' to plan which could have huge say on future of Bank Quay says Mayor

Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols

Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols

National government

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Charlotte Nichols MP: Let’s listen to our young people’s voices

Inside the Ritz

Inside the Ritz

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The grand history of the former Mr Smith's building - 10 years on from its demise

News

Zavia Hill, who has been forced out of the Gladiators final through injury

Zavia Hill, who has been forced out of the Gladiators final through injury

Gladiators contestant ‘devastated’ as injury stops them competing before final

Linda Howatson from Latchford, featured alongside her daughter, Tracey Tyrell, and granddaughter, Ella Howatson

Linda Howatson from Latchford, featured alongside her daughter, Tracey Tyrell, and granddaughter, Ella Howatson

On This Day: Warrington family takes centre stage in national campaign

Who will you nominate for one of this year's top education awards?

Who will you nominate for one of this year's top education awards?

Who will you nominate for one of this year’s top education awards?

Warrington's Walk In The Park will take place in May this year

Warrington's Walk In The Park will take place in May this year

Warrington's Walk In The Park returns - how to get involved

Members of the Lymm Photographic Society paying a visit to the exhibition

Members of the Lymm Photographic Society paying a visit to the exhibition

Photography society visits exhibition at Chester Zoo

Grace Richardson and Finn Ruddy discovered apprenticeships through Priestley College and are now working in the nuclear industry

Grace Richardson and Finn Ruddy discovered apprenticeships through Priestley College and are now working in the nuclear industry

Priestley College

Alumni return to Priestley College to inspire current students

14 photographs that capture county's most beautiful sights on Cheshire Day

14 photographs that capture county's most beautiful sights on Cheshire Day

Clubs and societies

14 photographs that capture county's most beautiful sights on Cheshire Day

The Base, Dallam Lane, Warrington

The Base, Dallam Lane, Warrington

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Boost for business hub in Warrington which is now almost full

Up to 50 cars are set to travel from the West Midlands Arley Hall event

Up to 50 cars are set to travel from the West Midlands Arley Hall event

Supercar showcase set for Live at Arley next month

The show is based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s 2022 story

The show is based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s 2022 story

Julia Donaldson

New Julia Donaldson stage adaptation coming to Salford

Katie Morris took the Best Dressed honour

Katie Morris took the Best Dressed honour

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St Helens racegoer wins Style Award at Aintree Ladies Day

Flower picking is covered under two acts of legislation: Under s4(3) of the Theft Act 1968; and The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981

Flower picking is covered under two acts of legislation: Under s4(3) of the Theft Act 1968; and The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981

Is it illegal to pick flowers in the UK? Law expert issues warning

People stunned to discover what H signs on lampposts are for

People stunned to discover what H signs on lampposts are for

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People stunned to discover what H signs on lampposts are for

Joanne Sharkey leaving Liverpool Crown Court

Joanne Sharkey leaving Liverpool Crown Court

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Why mum of Baby Callum avoided jail for killing her newborn baby 27 years ago

Declan Pendlebury appeared at Liverpool Crown Court

Declan Pendlebury appeared at Liverpool Crown Court

Attempted murder

Man charged with attempted murder in connection with stabbing of boy enters plea

Andrea Morley, of Warrington, Lisa Cowley, of Independent Street, and Ian Brackenbury, of WBC

Andrea Morley, of Warrington, Lisa Cowley, of Independent Street, and Ian Brackenbury, of WBC

Warrington town centre to host first-ever free food and drink festival next month

Owners say they are proud to open in the iconic building

Owners say they are proud to open in the iconic building

Look inside this new restaurant inside one of Warrington's most iconic buildings

7 top places to keep the kids busy over the Easter holidays

7 top places to keep the kids busy over the Easter holidays

7 top places to keep the kids busy over the Easter holidays

Officers were called to the incident on Penketh Avenue in Bewsey at around 11.20am.

Officers were called to the incident on Penketh Avenue in Bewsey at around 11.20am.

Armed police swarm street in Warrington following reports of man with rifle

Damage caused to the beer festival marquee

Damage caused to the beer festival marquee

Businesses save the day after beer festival marquee damaged

Judge Mrs Justice Eady at Liverpool Crown Court sentencing Joanne Sharkey

Judge Mrs Justice Eady at Liverpool Crown Court sentencing Joanne Sharkey

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“This case calls for compassion” – Everything said by judge to Baby Callum killer

A warning has been issued by police

A warning has been issued by police

Police warning to residents in area of Warrington after period of suspicious activity

The new hub will aim to support some of the borough's most vulnerable young people and children

The new hub will aim to support some of the borough's most vulnerable young people and children

Local government

First of its kind new hub supporting vulnerable youngsters in Warrington opens

Residents rallied following the disturbing discovery, raising funds to pay for a headstone

Residents rallied following the disturbing discovery, raising funds to pay for a headstone

Dad only found out about his baby when he was arrested on suspicion of murdering him

Sport Latest

Will the blockbuster have a good sequel? Burgess on cup quarter-final

Waring salvages a point for Warrington Rylands as slim hopes of play-offs spot end

The squads Warrington Wolves and St Helens have named for Challenge Cup showdown

A sequel better than the original? Pre-Saints talking points

What Wire's new women's head coach is saying about their Challenge Cup opener

Warrington Town boss hints at more chances for local lad

Sport

Warrington Wolves and St Helens meet again today in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Warrington Wolves

GAME DAY: Build-up and key matchday info for Challenge Cup last-eight clash

Warrington Wolves and St Helens meet in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Sunday only a fortnight after The Wire were victorious over their neighbours in Super League

Warrington Wolves and St Helens meet in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Sunday only a fortnight after The Wire were victorious over their neighbours in Super League

Warrington Wolves

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Will the blockbuster have a good sequel? Burgess on cup quarter-final

Action from Curzon Ashton v Warrington Town

Action from Curzon Ashton v Warrington Town

Warrington Town FC

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Warrington Town's relegation confirmed after today's result at Curzon

George Waring netted the equaliser for Warrington Rylands

George Waring netted the equaliser for Warrington Rylands

Warrington Rylands FC

Waring salvages a point for Warrington Rylands as slim hopes of play-offs spot end

Sam Burgess and Paul Wellens have named their 21-man squads for Sunday's Challenge Cup quarter-final

Sam Burgess and Paul Wellens have named their 21-man squads for Sunday's Challenge Cup quarter-final

Warrington Wolves

The squads Warrington Wolves and St Helens have named for Challenge Cup showdown

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National Sport

Broadway Boy stayed overnight at Aintree (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Broadway Boy stayed overnight at Aintree (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Broadway Boy homeward bound and ‘should be OK’

Lando Norris (left) is not surprised to see Max Verstappen challenging him (Shuji Kajiyama/AP)

Lando Norris (left) is not surprised to see Max Verstappen challenging him (Shuji Kajiyama/AP)

Lando Norris not surprised by Max Verstappen’s resurgence as rivalry reignites

Lewis Hamilton wants to see “positive changes” on his side of the garage (Shuji Kajiyama/AP)

Lewis Hamilton wants to see “positive changes” on his side of the garage (Shuji Kajiyama/AP)

Lewis Hamilton feels his side of the Ferrari garage is underperforming

Morgan Rogers is helping fire Aston Villa towards Champions League qualification (Jacob King/PA)

Morgan Rogers is helping fire Aston Villa towards Champions League qualification (Jacob King/PA)

Morgan Rogers eyes personal improvement as Aston Villa fight on three fronts

Max Verstappen celebrates his victory (Shuji Kajiyama/AP)

Max Verstappen celebrates his victory (Shuji Kajiyama/AP)

Max Verstappen wins Japanese Grand Prix after pit-lane tussle with Lando Norris

Patrick Mullins and Willie Mullins joined an elite list (Mike Egerton/PA)

Patrick Mullins and Willie Mullins joined an elite list (Mike Egerton/PA)

‘Best day ever’ for Willie Mullins, as son Patrick claims National success

Thomas Frank insists Brentford will not back down (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Thomas Frank insists Brentford will not back down (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Brentford will aim to be aggressive against Chelsea, warns boss Thomas Frank

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Leisure News

Zavia Hill, who has been forced out of the Gladiators final through injury

Zavia Hill, who has been forced out of the Gladiators final through injury

Gladiators contestant ‘devastated’ as injury stops them competing before final

It will take place in the woods

It will take place in the woods

Guided bluebell walks will be taking place at a beauty spot next month

I tried Kenyon Hall Farm's afternoon tea and it was a real treat

I tried Kenyon Hall Farm's afternoon tea and it was a real treat

I tried Kenyon Hall Farm’s afternoon tea and it was full of sweet and savoury treats

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Local Events

National News

Two MPs ‘astounded’ to be denied entry to Israel returning to UK, minister says

Two MPs ‘astounded’ to be denied entry to Israel returning to UK, minister says

Two MPs ‘astounded’ to be denied entry to Israel returning to UK, minister says

Emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service/AP)

Emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine (Ukrainian Emergency Service/AP)

Russia launches deadly strike on Kyiv as death toll rises elsewhere

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has increased employer NICs (PA)

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has increased employer NICs (PA)

Warning on jobs and price rises as national insurance hike comes into effect

Undated family handout file photo issued by Cheshire Police of Brianna Ghey (Family Handout/Cheshire Police/PA)

Undated family handout file photo issued by Cheshire Police of Brianna Ghey (Family Handout/Cheshire Police/PA)

Mother of murdered teenager calls watering down of Online Safety Bill ‘shocking’

The first new road crossing east of London’s Tower Bridge in 33 years opens on Monday (Ben Whitley/PA)

The first new road crossing east of London’s Tower Bridge in 33 years opens on Monday (Ben Whitley/PA)

First new road crossing east of Tower Bridge since 1991 opens on Monday

Labour MPs denied entry to Israel ‘astounded’ by refusal

Labour MPs denied entry to Israel ‘astounded’ by refusal

Labour MPs denied entry to Israel ‘astounded’ by refusal

Ambulances parked outside London Ambulance Service NHS Trust control room (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Ambulances parked outside London Ambulance Service NHS Trust control room (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Patients not receiving ‘timely care’ in hospital, ambulance workers say

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