Opposition supports Council Tax rise – but slams “weasel words”
THE opposition Liberal Democrat group has given its support to Warrington Borough Council’s 2.98 per cent Council Tax rise – with reservations.
Author David Skentelbery
Man, 24, robbed of cash in park at Latchford
POLICE at Warrington today appealed for witnesses to come forward following a robbery in Latchford.
A57 closed after car bursts into flames
A FULL road closure was put in place on the A57 Manchester Road at Woolston, Warrington, this morning after a car burst into flames.
Police ask: Do you know these two men?
POLICE at Warrington would like help in tracing two men regarding an alleged theft of perfume from Debenhams in the town centre.
Planners approve “substantial” home extension
PLANS for a “substantial” extension on a semi-detached house have been given the green light by Warrington councillors – despite objections from neighbours
£10,000 refurbishment for war memorial
STOCKTON HEATH’S War Memorial is to be cleaned, refurbished and protected from future deterioration at a cost of almost £10,000.
Culcheth Eagles entertain Dutch touring side
CULCHETH Eagles open age team entertained a Dutch touring side, Unicorns x13, which consisted of players from all over Holland.
Academy to be converted into flats
PLANNING chiefs have given the go-ahead for the historic Warrington Academy building at Bridge Foot to be converted into flats.
Teenagers invited to make movies to combat knife crime
TEENAGERS in Warrington are being invited to make a short video or radio advert warning of the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife.
Family flees as masked men smash their way into their home
DETECTIVES investigating an aggravated burglary in Warrington today appealed for witnesses to come forward.