Save Woolston Hub campaigners prepare for second Town Hall protest rally
CAMPAIGNERS are planning a second protest rally outside Warrington Town Hall to demonstrate continued public support for Woolston Neighbourhood Hub.
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Heartbroken dad speaks publicly for first time since tragic loss of Viola Beach 10 years ago
THE heartbroken dad of Viola Beach drummer Jack Dakin, has spoken publicly for the first time since the tragic death of the Warrington band members and their manager 10 years ago today.
New doors mark significant milestone at Holy Trinity Coffee Bar
MAYOR of Warrington Cllr. Mo Hussain officially opened the newly refurbished doors of the Holy Trinity Coffee Bar, marking a significant milestone for the local hub, which has served as a sanctuary for residents for over three decades.
Viola Beach tribute unveiled in Golden Square to mark 10-year anniversary
GOLDEN Square Shopping Centre has unveiled a tribute to Warrington band Viola Beach and their manager Craig Tarry, marking 10 years since their passing.
Fire crew called after car collides with electrical box
FIREFIGHTERS were called out after a car collided with an electrical box on Knutsford Road near Grappenhall earlier today, Wednesday.
Opposition busy working on alternative less high-risk draft budget
THE opposition Liberal Democrats on Warrington Borough Council have today revealed they are working on an alternative draft budget, which they say will be less high-risk than the one proposed by the ruling Labour Group.
Three years on from brutal murder Brianna Ghey’s mum pledges to carry on working hard in her memory
THREE years on from the horrifying murder of Warrington teenager Brianna Ghey, her mother has pledged to carry on working hard in her memory.
Council instructs clerk not to respond to emails from Independents
ONGOING issues at Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council have resulted in the recently appointed clerk being instructed not to respond to emails from two independent councillors.
Police chief condemns CCTV cutbacks as questions raised over public safety
THE Chief Constable of Cheshire, Mark Roberts, has condemned proposed CCTV cutbacks in Warrington Borough Council’s budget, describing them as “a backward and unwelcome step in keeping Warrington residents safe.”
Council given permission to increase council tax by up to 7.5 per cent
WARRINGTON Borough Council has been given permission by the Government to increase Council Tax by up to 7.5 per cent as part of “fairer funding announcements, one of just seven councils across the country being given additional flexibility due to financial challenges.