Town leaders look set to bid for city status – despite significant opposition
TOWN Hall chiefs look set to decide Warrington should bid for city status – despite some evidence that a significant proportion of the population is against the idea.
Author David Skentelbery
Petrol station director ordered to pay more than £8,000
THE director of a company operating a petrol filling station in Warrington has been ordered to pay more than £8,000 after breaching commercial rules and regulations.
Householders extinguish kitchen fire themselves
OCCUPANTS of a house at Warrington extinguished a kitchen fire themselves before firefighters could reach the scene.
Climate activists want to send “gentle” message to Government
A GROUP of climate activists at Lymm wants people to craft the village canary yellow – as a “gentle message” to the Government to take action on global warming.
How long do you wait when you telephone the council?
AN Opposition councillor at Warrington has expressed concern at the time residents have to wait for an answer when they call the council’s contact centre by telephone.
US parcel delivery firm snaps up high profile Omega site
A US parcel delivery company has snapped up the last high-profile unit on Warrington’s prime Omega site.
Caring students gather items for town’s foodbank
CARING Social Work students at Warrington have been gathering items for the town’s foodbank as part of a national week of action.
Orford area hit by two more bin fires during night
FIREFIGHTERS were called to two bin fires the Orford area in the early hours of today – the latest in a series of similar fires.
Bird’s nest sparks chimney fire at Glazebury
A BIRDS nest falling down the flu of a gas fire started a fire at a house at Warrington.
Rugby youngsters ready to kick off in brand new kit
YOUNGSTERS in Warrington RUFC’s under-9’s team are ready to play in a brand new kit thanks to sponsors X-Press Legal Services.