Day of Memory for Shafilea and other victims of “honour killings”
TODAY is the Day of Memory for victims of “honour”-based abuse – and it would also have been the birthday of Shafilea Ahmed, the Warrington girl murdered by her parents in 2003.
Author David Skentelbery
Technology used to map the Moon to be used on local trains
TECHNOLOGY used by NASA to map the surface of the Moon will to be used on trains running through Warrington and Cheshire.
Wine bar seeks planning consent to increase outdoor seating area
A POPULAR wine bar is seeking permission to enable it to provide increased outdoor seating.
Eight wins on the bounce for buoyant Grappers
GRAPPENHALL picked up their eighth win on the bounce to strengthen their position as second in the RSK Cheshire County League division.
RSPCA fears a spike in animal cruelty this summer
THE RSPCA – which has a major animal rescue centre in Warrington – fears a spike in animal cruelty during the summer months
Council set to approve £9 million spending on highways maintenance
TOWN Hall chiefs look set to approve £9 million spending on highways maintenance across Warrington.
Cheshire Steam Fair is back – with something for everyone
THE Cheshire Steam Fair takes place again this weekend at Daresbury, near Warrington – offering a wide range of steam attractions and much more.
Crime thriller inspired by church council minutes at Winwick!
WARRINGTON author Jackson Beck’s third novel may be set in Cyprus – but its inspiration came from the minutes of the church council at Winwick.
Council chiefs urged to acquire £63.5 million solar farm
WARRINGTON Borough Council chiefs are being urged to approve the business case for the acquisition and funding of a fourth solar farm.
Firm raises £40,000 for charity in just 12 months
WARRINGTON-headquartered DNA, drug, alcohol and health testing provider AlphaBiolabs has raised more than £40,000 in just 12 months through its Giving Back campaign.