Gulliver’s World theme park given permission to start £5.6m extension
According to Gulliver's World representatives, planning approval means the theme park has been able to secure over 200 jobs - and create more than 40 new roles in the long-term.
Warrington theme park Gulliver’s World has been given the thumbs-up to proceed with a multi-million renovation that will see the addition of a spa, woodland lodges and caravan site.
Pet resorts, staff headquarters, storage workshops and accommodation for school groups are also being arranged as part of the 5.6m expansion.
The theme park was granted planning permission this week – despite objections from almost 700 nearby residents who feared devlopment could worsen traffic, harm wildlife, and add to noise pollution in the area.
But, according to Gulliver’s World representatives, the approval means the theme park has now been able to secure over 200 jobs – and create more than 40 new roles in the long-term.
Gulliver’s said that the team is also seeking to complement existing woodland features, eliminate invasive plant species and plant thousands of new trees in the area.
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Gulliver's World in Warrington has been granted permission to expand, despite objections from nearly 700 people. The theme park is building holiday lodges, a campsite and a spa, on land close to the existing site. pic.twitter.com/VitjFaTmLR
Julie Dalton, MD of Gulliver’s World said:”The pandemic has been a challenging time for our operations. Social distancing measures look set to be in place for some time yet and being able to provide visiting families with clean self-contained accommodation is a really important part of our business plan going forward.
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“The permission aligns our Warrington resort with the range of accommodation and activities on offer at our other three resorts and will help secure over 220 jobs and create 41 new jobs in the future.
“We are very pleased with the outcome.”
Now the theme park has been given the green light, expansion work is expected to begin in 2021.
Back in July, a sister park titled Gulliver’s Valley opened in South Yorkshire – costing a total of 37m to launch.
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National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings
Daisy Jackson
The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.
The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.
But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.
Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.
National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.
Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.
“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].
Featured image: Supplied – Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
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Public urged to call the police if they see this wanted man
Daisy Jackson
Cheshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a wanted man with links to Macclesfield and Alsager.
Joshua Wyatt, 34, is wanted on recall to prison, and officers are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward.
Wyatt is described as being 183cm (6ft) tall and of medium build, with a bald head and blue eyes.
Police believe he has links to both Macclesfield and Alsager.
Anyone who sees Wyatt or has information about where he may be is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or report information via the force’s website.
Information should be provided quoting reference number 26000809013.
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3rd September 2020 
