Retirement homes plan rejected by councillors
PLANS to demolish an old pub and build a three-storey apartment block for over 55s have been thrown out following opposition from nearby residents and councillors.
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Seasonal greetings to all our readers and supporters
EVERYONE at warrington-worldwide and our associated magazines, Lymm Life, Village Life, Culcheth Life and Lifestyle would like to wish all our readers and advertisers a Merry Christmas and Happy, prosperous and healthy New Year.
Council’s energy company appoints new directors
TOGETHER Energy – the Scottish energy company in which Warrington has a 50 per cent stake – has appointed Kevin Greenhorn as chief operating officer and formally appointed a further director to its board.
Try to help those for those who fear Christmas and New Year, say police
POLICE in Cheshire are urging residents to speak out to help change the lives for people for who Christmas and the New Year is one of the most feared times of the year.
Road where 93% of drivers exceed speed limit
SPEEDWATCH volunteers monitoring traffic in Grappenhall and Thelwall say up to 93 per cent of vehicles exceed the speed limit on one road.
Two wins set Rylands up for a Happy Christmas
IT’S been a good week for Rylands, winning two away games to keep up the pressure on the league leaders narrowing the gap between themselves and third place – which this season provides an extra promotion spot – to just a single point.
Man arrested after alleged knife threat
A MAN was arrested at an address in the Fairfield-Howley area of Warrington following allegation that a woman had been threatened with a knife.
School lays on a party for senior citizens
STAFF and pupils from Culcheth High School welcomed around 70 local pensioners to the annual Senior Citizen’s Party.
Training and job opportunities for ex-offenders
CHESHIRE police and crime commissioner David Keane is affirming his commitment to reducing re-offending by funding a project which provides training and employment opportunities for ex-offenders .
Visually impaired people’s festive meal
SIXTY members and 20 volunteers from Warrington Visually Impaired People (WVIP), enjoyed a lovely Christmas meal at the Fairfield and Howley Community Centre’s Old Dining Room with Mayor of Warrington Wendy Johnson joining in and acting as Father Christmas.