Police get quicker at responding to 999 calls
POLICE in Warrington and across Cheshire are getting quicker at responding to 999 calls.
Author David Skentelbery
Local laboratory leads the way on prenatal paternity testing
WARRINGTON-based DNA testing provider AlphaBiolabs is celebrating after becoming the first UK laboratory to be awarded accreditation for its non-invasive prenatal paternity testing.
School’s artificial playing pitch can go ahead – provided there are no bats in the area
PLANS for a new artificial playing pitch at a Warrington school can go ahead – providing there are no bats in the area.
Council Tax payers face an increase of 2.98 per cent
WARRINGTON council tax payers face a proposed rise of 2.98 per cent for the coming year – meaning occupiers of the average Band D dwelling will have to pay £1,963.60.
Police probe large fire close to now closed Fiddler’s Ferry power station
POLICE are investigating after a large fire was started in woodland close to the now-closed Fiddler’s Ferry power station site at Cuerdley, near Warrington.
“Drive-through” plans approved – but only just!
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a drive-through coffee shop through and a drive restaurant have been approved by Warrington planners – but only just.
Social care workers to get two pay rises in three months – £1,700 a year
MORE than 1,000 employees of a Warrington-based social care charity are to receive two pay rises within three months.
Major boost for bus services in Warrington
WARRINGTON’S plans to transform bus services have received a huge boost, with the Government announcing that the town is in-line to receive significant Bus Back Better funding.
Two men charged with conspiracy to burgle shops
TWO men have been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary following an investigation by detectives from Warrington and Chester Proactive Units.
“Have-a-go” councillor dragged along road by moped thief
VIDEO: A PARISH councillor was dragged along the road behind a moped when he tackled two would-be bike-thieves at Culcheth, Warrington