Grappers’ remarkable run of 14 wins comes to an end
GRAPPENHALL’S remarkable run of 14 wins on the trot came to an end when they were held to a draw at home to Lindow.
Author David Skentelbery
Go-ahead for two five-bedroom houses – despite objections
PLANNING chiefs have given the go-ahead for two five-bedroom houses to be built on the site of an existing bungalow at Lymm – despite objections from neighbours and the parish council.
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.
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.