Jobs still down – but signs of returning confidence among employers
THE number of employees on payroll in Warrington in January was 101,054 – down -0.7 per cent on the same period last year, according to the latest employment data.
Author David Skentelbery
Grammy Award winning guitarist to visit Parr Hall
A GRAMMY Award-winning musician who has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues is to appear at Warrington’s Parr Hall.
Plan to change the use of former nightclub building is thrown out
A PLAN to refurbish and change the use of a former club building on Bridge Street, Warrington has been thrown out by borough council planning chiefs.
Four primary schools win praise from education secretary
THE work of four Warrington primary schools in making big differences to the education of disadvantaged pupils has attracted praise from Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.
Barristers put Government’s plans on trial
BARRISTERS practising in courts across the North West – including the mothballed Warrington Crown Court – have met MPs to voice their opposition to the Government’s plans to reduce the number of jury trials.
Best Kept Station award goes to Glazebrook – again
GLAZEBROOK railway station has been honoured at the annual Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards Evening – picking-up the Halton and Warrington Award.
Tackling the climate emergency – we need to move faster
WARRINGTON is making meaningful progress towards tackling the global climate emergency – but needs to move faster.
Thousands of people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions
THOUSANDS of people across Cheshire and Merseyside – including Warrington -are avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions, thanks to the region’s urgent community response (UCR) services.
“Grappers” to launch new cricket academy with former England player
GRAPPENHALL Cricket Club – “Grappers” – is launching a new coaching programme led by former England cricketer and experienced youth coach Steve Parry.
“Live at St Wilfrid’s” concert season set to open
THIS year’s “Live at St Wilfrid’s” season of live concerts at Grappenhall opens on Saturday, February 21 at 7.30pm with a performance by the 2nd Rossendale Scout Band.