School to get artificial grass play area despite objections
PLANNING chiefs have given the go-ahead for an artificial grass multi-use games area on part of the existing sports field at St Monica’s RC Primary School, Appleton.
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Two to appear at Crown Court on drugs charge
TWO Warrington men are due to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday, May 27 charged with a drug dealing offence.
Thirty new homes to be built on site of former Penketh pub
THIRTY new homes are to be built on the site of a former pub at Penketh, Warrington.
American Golf buys High Legh Golf Club for £2.7m
WARRINGTON-based American Golf, has purchased High Legh Park Golf Club in a £2.7m deal, marking the first time the retailer has owned an entire golf complex.
Workshops plan approved for former poultry sheds
BOROUGH planning chiefs have given the go ahead for proposals to change the use of a former poultry shed to create six workshops or storage units at a Rixton farm.
Local charity Footsteps strengthens its support services in Warrington
A LOCAL charity Footsteps has strengthened its support services in Warrington and St Helens by becoming a subsidiary of national health and social care charity Making Space.
Vaccination bus takes to the road to provide COVID jabs
WARRINGTON’S vaccination bus is taking to the road to provide COVID jabs for eligible residents.…
Bonfire left unattended at Old Hall
FIREFIGHTERS used a hose reel jet to tackle a fire at Old Hall, Warrington, shortly after 9.30pm last night.
Neighbours oppose plans for new apartment block
A TOTAL of 17 nearby residents have lodged objections to a plan to build an three-storey apartment block in Kingsway North, Warrington.
Hat-trick of awards for Warrington’s bank
REDWOOD Bank – the challenger bank that Warrington Borough Council has a one third stake in – has won a prestigious industry savings award for the third year in a row.