Planners refuse permission for care home extension
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have refused permission for an extension to a well-established care home which would have added an extra six bedrooms.
Author David Skentelbery
At last – plans move ahead for swing bridge refurbishment
PLANS are moving ahead for the long-awaited full refurbishment of Stockton Heath swing bridge, with works, which will result in the bridge closing for nine months, targeted to take place next year.
Casualty rescued from house fire at Lymm
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a casualty from a house fire at Lymm last night.
Munitions factory upgrade given the go-ahead
PLANS to upgrade and modernise facilities at the Orica munitions factory at Glazebury have been given the go-ahead by Warrington planners – almost a year after they were first submitted.
Church appeals against refusal to allow hall to be demolished
AN appeal has been lodged against Warrington Borough Council’s refusal to grant permission for the demolition of a Locally Listed church hall.
Child exploitation: the signs to look out for
CHESHIRE Police and Crime CommissionerJohn Dwyer is supporting the #LookCloser campaign – urging members of the public to look out for signs and report child exploitation.
Management students who will make history
MANAGERS and aspiring leaders who enrol for new short courses in Warrington will make history by being the first people to enjoy programmes at the University of Chester’s new site in the heart of the town.
Early hours blaze in Warrington town centre
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Warrington town centre in the early hours of today following reports of a fire.
Forty new jobs as factory wins planning approval
FORTY new jobs will be created following the granting of planning consent for a new industrial building at Birchwood Park, Warrington.
Gypsy caravan site approved despite objections
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given the go-ahead for a gypsy/traveller caravan site at Orford – despite objections from 14 nearby residents.