Police investigate after large tree set alight by youths
POLICE and firefighters were called out at Warrington last night after members of the public reported seeing a large tree set alight by a group of youths.
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Former school for “pauper children” may become apartments
A FORMER school for “pauper children” will be converted into apartments if plans submitted to Warrington Borough Council are approved.
Walton Hall to stage outdoor cinema tribute to Olivia Newton-John
WARRINGTON’S Walton Hall and Gardens will be celebrating and honouring the passing of Olivia Newton-John by showing a special outdoor cinema screening of Grease.
Armed forces veterans need help to battle cost-of-living crisis
HELP for Heroes is having to support veterans in Cheshire – including Warrington – with grants to help pay energy and food bills because of the cost-of-living crisis.
Neighbours oppose plan to replace bungalow with two detached houses
EIGHT neighbours and the local parish council have lodged objections to a plan to demolish a bungalow in Higher Lane, Lymm and replace it with two five-bedroom two-and-a-half storey houses.
Grappenhall march on towards promotion with 14th win on the bounce
GRAPPENHALL continued their march towards promotion to the ECB premier division of the RSK Cheshire County League with their 14th win in succession.
Travellers “invade” Crab Lane playing fields overnight
TRAVELLERS have set up camp on Crab Lane playing fields, Fearnhead – the latest in an ongoing series of “invasions” of open land in the Warrington area.
“Urgent” roof repairs approved – 12 months later
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given the go-ahead for roof repairs at Newchurch Old Rectory, Culcheth – some 12 months after an application was made for permission for the “urgent” work.
Cafe and takeaway food plan for disused town centre car park
PLANS have been submitted for a cafe and hot food takeaway business on the disused Old Road car park near Bridgefoot, Warrington.
Historic Warrington pub to get its chimneys back
A HISTORIC Warrington pub which lost five chimney stacks last year is to get them back.