BBC Ground Force star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69, his agent confirms

Tommy Walsh, who became a household name through the BBC garden makeover show Ground Force, has died peacefully after a long illness.

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DWP issues urgent Universal Credit warning to pensioners who receive this letter

Pensioners who receive a Universal Credit Migration Notice must claim by their deadline to keep financial support.

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Woman fined after defrauding Warrington Primark on two occasions

A Warrington woman has been fined after she defrauded the Primark in Golden Square on two occasions.

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Magical Harry Potter experience to light up Cheshire this winter

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience returns to Cheshire this winter with an illuminated trail and new attractions.

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Warrington recycling firm earns silver award for armed forces support

Warrington-based recycling firm EMR receives Ministry of Defence Silver Award for supporting veterans, reservists and military families in the workplace.

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You could buy this Warrington flat for £40,000 at online auction

A WARRINGTON property could be yours for just £40,000 when it goes under the hammer in an online auction next month.

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Motorists warned of major disruption as two roads close simultaneously

Motorists urged to avoid Winwick as Myddleton Lane and Waterworks Lane close for United Utilities works from October 23, disrupting buses and journeys.

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ZERO homes for affordable properties for Warrington people on housing benefit

Warrington is named an affordable housing desert after Crisis and Zoopla found no rental listings affordable to people claiming Local Housing Allowance.

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Warrington's top performing secondary schools revealed

Warrington GCSE results: Lymm High tops secondary school performance tables, followed by Kings Leadership Academy and Bridgewater High, latest data shows.

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Meet the volunteers helping wildlife thrive at Pennington Flash

ARMED with rakes, cutters and plenty of enthusiasm, a dedicated group of volunteers gathers at Pennington Flash every Wednesday to give nature a helping hand.

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Warrington bank ranked among the best branches in the north west

A WARRINGTON bank branch has been ranked among the best-rated in the north west, according to an analysis of thousands of customer reviews.

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Cheshire Police officer sacked over ‘all-consuming sexual gratification desire’

Cheshire Police officer PC Anthony Spelman sacked and barred after gross misconduct hearing over sexualised messages, on-duty conversations and abuse of position.

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Armed police response to machete incident unexpectedly exposed drug dealers

Warrington men Wesley Williamson and Liam Byrne jailed after a police helicopter uncovered cocaine dealing after a machete incident in Old Hall; Ainsley Stockton received a suspended sentence for the machete incident.

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Wall on main road which has been damaged for 4 years suffers another collapse

A collapsed wall has caused renewed safety concerns in the community.

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Knifeman who stabbed stranger with dagger outside supermarket is spared jail

Perry Mosey stabbed a stranger outside a Warrington supermarket with a knife on May 19, 2024. He received a suspended 20-month sentence at Liverpool Crown Court.

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Bottles hurled at police in pursuit of pair behind smash-and-grab Lidl burglary

Lidl burglars Keenan White and Craig Knowles stole thousands in Warrington and Lancashire raids, sparking police chases and glass bottle attacks.

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Family behind popular catering business opens Warrington café

A NEW café has opened its doors in Warrington, with its owners hoping to bring fresh, homemade food and locally sourced ingredients to the area.

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Six-figure funding secured for ‘phase two’ of town centre roadworks scheme

Warrington town centre’s Sankey Street scheme secures £500,000 for phase two, improving routes for pedestrians, cyclists and buses from 2027/28.

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Former town centre night club to be turned into coffee shop as plans approved

A planning application has been approved by Warrington Borough Council for the conversion of Voodoo Bar on Friars Gate into a coffee shop.

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Brit Fest 2027 tickets on sale as Ocean Colour Scene and Lightning Seeds head line-up

Tickets for The Brit Fest 2027 are on sale now ahead of the four-day festival in Altrincham.

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