Council looks set to unanimously oppose local fracking
WARRINGTON Borough Council looks set to unanimously oppose local fracking at its next meeting on Monday, October 31.
Author David Skentelbery
Awards for outstanding work by police officers
OUTSTANDING work by police officers and colleagues – including some from Warrington – was celebrated at Cheshire Constabulary’s annual ACE (Achieving Cheshire Excellence) Awards.
Estate agency named as one of the best in the country
AN estate agency with branches in Lymm and Stockton Heath has been named one of the top estate agencies in the country.
Steering group aims to restore the jewel in Culcheth’s crown
NEW steering group has taken over management of Culcheth Sports Club with the avowed intention of restoring it to its former glory as “the jewel in Culcheth’s crown.”
Planners reject scheme for Green Belt dwelling
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have rejected proposals to convert an outbuilding previously used as a gymnasium into a four bedroom dwelling.
Radio General to celebrate 65 years of entertaining hospital patients
RADIO General – the radio station for Warrington Hospital – celebrates 65 years of playing music requests to patients next month.
Star batsman is leaving newly promoted club after three seasons
SOUTH African-born cricketer Grant Hodnett, who played a leading role in Grappenhall’s promotion to the Cheshire County Cricket League’s ECB premier division last summer, is leaving the club to pursue new opportunities.
Kids Planet nursery group wins top national award
LYMM-based nursery group Kids Planet has won a national award for its dedication to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Chelsea is the jazz “breakthrough act of the year”
WARRINGTON’S gift to the modern jazz scene, former Culcheth High School pupil Chelsea Carmichael, has won the title “Breakthrough Act of the Year” in the annual Jazz FM Awards.
Unique “shared” church to close next month
A UNIQUE Warrington church – “shared” by the Church of England and Roman Catholic churches – is to close next month after existing for 34 years.