Fallen tree closes road near town centre
POLICE at Warrington are warning motorists to keep away from a busy road near the town centre after a tree was toppled by high winds.
Author David Skentelbery
Students put their theatre skills to the test
STUDENTS at Warrington’s Priestley College have been putting their singing, dancing and acting skills to the test during professional musical theatre and acting workshops with Liverpool Theatre School.
School funding increase needed, says MP
FUNDING for schools should be increased in next week’s spring statement, Warrington South MP Faisal Rashid said in a Commons debate.
Car park extension will involve loss of trees
A PLAN to extend car parking at an office building within Birchwood Park, Warrington is to be put to borough planning chiefs.
Police chiefs express concern over cuts in spending and knife crime
CHESHIRE’S police and crime commissioner and chief constable are concerned about the link between the reduction in public sector funding and the increase in violent crime, including knife crime.
Elmer the elephant is heading for town
THE classic children’s character Elmer the Elephant has packed his trunk and is heading to Warrington later this month.
Woman alleged to have threatened neighbour with knife
A WOMAN is in custody at Warrington today after allegedly threatening to stab a neighbour with a knife.
Court orders Warrington fly-tipper to pay £752
A FLY-tipper who dumped rubbish on a Warrington housing estate has been ordered to pay £752.50
Builder offers to pay stamp duty of up to £14,000 on new homes
A HOUSE builder is offering to pay stamp duty of almost £14,000 on new homes being built at Culcheth, near Warrington.
Speed dating to become regular event – at the library
SPEED dating is to become a regular event at Warrington, following the success of the first-ever speed dating event at the Orford Jubilee Neighbou Hub last month