“Lymm Grey” Irene dies at 100
THE funeral has taken place at St Peter’s Church, Oughtrington, Lymm, of Irene Lloyd, aged 100, who died in Warrington Hospital on December 9, after a short illness.
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Plan for houses in a “gap” is thrown out
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have thrown out proposals for a pair of semi-detached houses in a “gap” in a long row of houses in Newman Street, Latchford.
Town Hall chiefs recommend 4.98 per cent council tax increase
TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington will next week recommend a 4.98 per cent council tax increase – bringing the council tax on an average Band D property to £1,694.79.
All-electric bus fleet – changing plans for changing times
COUNCIL chiefs are to be asked to amend plans for an all-electric bus fleet for Warrington – with the number of new buses being reduced from 120 to 105.
Sword to be dedicated on 50th anniversary of major’s death
A SWORD which belonged to an Army officer killed in Oman 50 years ago is to be dedicated at Peninsula Barracks, Warrington on Monday (February 6).
Former church set to be converted into homes for young people
A FORMER church dating back more than 120 years will be converted into homes for young people leaving care, if Warrington planners give approval.
Town Hall to be “lit up blue” for Maia – and to mark a piece of Warrington history
WARRINGTON Town Hall is to be “lit up blue” on Wednesday, February 15 to mark the 10th anniversary of International Angelman Day – a global event of special significance for the borough.
“Use health services appropriately during NHS industrial action” plea
HEALTH leaders are urging members of the public to use services appropriately ahead of NHS industrial action by both nurses and ambulance workers on Monday, February 6.
Model show offers “all the fun of the fair”
THE second Warrington Model Fair will go on show on Saturday, March 11 – and like last year’s inaugural event will offer “all the fun of the fair.”
VisitBritain chief executive drops in on Cheshire
THE chief executive of VisitBritain met representatives of the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership during a visit to the county