Plan for 900 apartments , hotel, shops and offices to come under scrutiny
MAJOR plans for the re-development of a key part of Warrington town centre, including up to 900 apartments – some 12 storeys high – will come under scrutiny this week.
Author David Skentelbery
Neighbours lose battle over house-in-the-garden plan
NEIGHBOURS have lost a fight to stop plans for a detached house in the garden of an existing property in Whitefield Road, Stockton Heath.
Underground private collection car storage facility finally approved
THE long-running proposal for an underground car storage facility on the former Stretton airfield at Appleton, Warrington has finally been approved.
Thames Barrier-style solution needed for Sankey Canal water supply crisis
A THAMES barrier-style barrage/weir on the Sankey Canal, above Bewsey Lock, would solve a water supply crisis.
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.
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.