New Mersey bridge swinging into place
A MAJOR milestone has been reached in Warrington’s Centre Park link scheme – bringing a new Mersey crossing a step closer.
Author David Skentelbery
Car crashes into medical centre
FIRE and ambulance crews were called to the scene of a road accident at Warrington today – when a car collided with a medical centre.
Large farm building hit by fire
FIRE crews from Stockton Heath and Lymm were called to a blaze in a large farm building at Appleton Thorn, Warrington.
Pipe band gear up for VE Day celebrations
MEMBERS of Warrington Pipe Band are preparing to take part in the town’s celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Housing association gives apprentices a flying start
WARRINGTON Housing Association is supporting National Apprenticeship Week by giving its next two apprentices’ careers a flying start and raising standards in the borough’s job market.
Rail users group wins campaign award
THE volunteer-run North Cheshire Rail Users Group who represent the North Cheshire Line between Warrington Bank Quay and Chester, has been recognised at the Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards Evening for their campaigning to restore passenger services over the Halton Curve.
Boteler teams row their way to medal success
FOUR teams from Warrington’s Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School took part in the Cheshire Indoor Rowing Championships – and three won medals.
Buildings evacuated as gas cylinder blazes
BUILDINGS were evacuated when fire broke out involving a gas cylinder at Appleton Thorn, Warrington today.
Police officer had sex with vulnerable woman he had arrested
A WARRINGTON police constable who became involved in a sexual relationship with a vulnerable woman he met while on duty has been jailed for 12 months..
Fish and chip family pick up three national awards
LYMM couple Richard and Josette Foster are celebrating after picking up three awards in the National Fish and Chips awards.