Planners refuse bid to change the use of land at Croft
PLANNING chiefs have refused a retrospective application for permission to change the use of land at a house at Beech Farm, Heath Lane, Croft.
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Woman given oxygen after skip fire at Warrington
A WOMAN was given oxygen by firefighters last night after apparently suffering smoke inhalation following a skip fire in Warrington.
Free education and childcare for eligible two-year-olds
PARENTS of children aged two in Warrington are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for funded childcare.
Macmillan coffee morning at Croft
MEMBERS of Croft WI turned out in force when member Lesley Lloyd held a coffee morning in her garden.
“Cold War Steve” brings controversial exhibition to Warrington
A CONTROVERSIAL artist who rose to prominence while capturing the mood of “Brexit Britain” is bringing 20 of his politically-charged pieces to Warrington.
Plan to convert bungalow to respite facility for vulnerable people
PLANS have been submitted to change the use of a dormer bungalow at Great Sankey from residential to a respite facility for people with learning difficulties.
Sex Pistols icon Johnny Rotten to visit Parr Hall
SEX Pistols icon John Lydon will be sharing stories about how his band sparked a cultural revolution when he visits Warrington’s Parr Hall on Wednesday, October 6.
Anger and confusion over £2,400 “bill” for Remembrance Day parade
ROYAL British Legion officers across Warrington have been left confused and uncertain about Remembrance Day parades this year after being told they will have to find thousands of £s to enable the processions to go ahead.
Job vacancies soar as people choose to work part time
SOME businesses in Warrington have as many workers as they did pre-Covid but they are working half the hours because they want a better work-life balance.
Latchford’s Lions in international action again
LATCHFORD Albion’s international trio of Matthew Ellis, Charlie McCurrie and Matthew Nash were in action again on Saturday, as they represented the England Community Lions Under 20 squad, making the trip to face their Ireland counterparts, with all three contributing towards the visitors 38 – 12 victory.