Opening the door for rail workers of the future
TRANSPENNINE Express is marking National Apprenticeship Week by opening the door for rail workers of the future to register their interest in the scheme and to earn while they learn.
Author David Skentelbery
Housing Trust takes first place in national listings
WEAVER Vale Housing Trust – with more than 6,300 homes across Cheshire and Warrington – is celebrating taking first place in the national Best Companies Housing Association listing and a 3-star rating, thanks to its world-class employee engagement.
Imaginative plans for two houses at Lymm
IMAGINATIVE plans for two new detached houses on land at the rear of an existing house in Higher Lane, Lymm have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council.
Elderly woman was duped out of cash by bogus roofers
DETECTIVES at Warrington are appealing for information from the public after an elderly woman had a substantial amount of money stolen by bogus roofers.
“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.
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.