A sad farewell to the Royal Oak Branch pub
WITH “heavy hearts” it has been announced that the Royal Oak Branch on Knutsford Road, Warrington, is set to close in two weeks time – with the decision taken out of the hands of the current licensee.
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Luke Littler roars like the Lionesses as he completes Darts Triple Crown
WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler etched his name even deeper into the darts history books by becoming the youngest ever World Matchplay champion, and the youngest player in PDC history to complete the prestigious Triple Crown.
Local councillors call for Biogas plant plan to be refused to protect Nationally Important Historic Site
LOCAL councillors have strongly objected to plans to build a biogas plant on a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument at Winwick, arguing that the site’s national archaeological importance makes it wholly unsuitable for development.
National recognition for Priestley College photographers
YOUNG photographers from Warrington’s Priestley College have seen their work published in a national online gallery.
Railway embankment fire believed to be accidental
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to reports of a fire on a railway embankment on Old Liverpool Road, Warrington on Saturday afternoon.
Luke Littler looks to dethrone James Wade as youngest ever champion
AFTER a nightmare start, reigning world champion Luke Littler produced a comeback for the ages to reach his first-ever Betfred World Matchplay final, beating recent World Cup of Darts winner Josh Rock 17-14 in a Blackpool classic.
Dangerous acts of vandalism at Bridgewater Canal breach site could put lives at risk
DANGEROUS acts of vandalism at the Bridgewater Canal in Little Bollington near Lymm have raised serious safety concerns, prompting local councillor Graham Gowland to call on parents to speak with their children.
Shed fire spread to conservatory
TWO fire crews were called out to tackle a shed fire that spread to a shed at a property in Birchwood, Warrington.
Priestley student Lavinia takes views to Europe
A STUDENT from Warrington’s Priestley College has taken the views of young people from the UK all the way to the European Parliament.
Luke Littler wins another thriller to keep “Triple Crown” dream alive
WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler kept his hopes of joining darts’ elite ‘Triple Crown’ club alive after a hard-fought 16-14 win over veteran Andrew Gilding in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay.