Conservatives gain seat on parish council
THE Conservatives have gained a seat on Stockton Heath Parish Council following yesterday’s by-election.
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PCC “delighted” over government change-of-heart on housing benefit
WARRINGTON-based Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane says he is “delighted” the government has changed its mind about stopping housing benefit for refuge unit.
Young athletes bring home two gold medals
EIGHT young athletes from Warrington Athletic Club travelled to Liverpool for the Northern Athletics U13, U15 and U17 Championships – and two brought home Gold Medals.
Hikers raise £2,000 for cancer charity
A FOUR-strong team from award-winning Warrington PR and social media agency, No Brainer raised more than £2,000 for a leading cancer charity after tackling a gruelling 26.5 mile hike.
Retired firefighter takes gold in road race
RETIRED Warrington Firefighter David Gill, aged 60, took part in the Firefighters Five Mile road race, which incorporated the Fire Service Five Mile Championships, in Bradford.
Engineering – it’s not just spanners and dirty overalls
YOUNG people – particularly girls – are put off engineering because of misconceptions that it is all about spanners and dirty overalls, a Warrington engineer believes..
Grappers facing the drop after crushing defeat
GRAPPENHALL were well beaten at top-of-the-table Nantwich, leaving their Vivio Cheshire County League premier division survival very much in doubt.
New gates will improve security at school
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given the go-ahead for the construction of vehicle and pedestrian gates at the Knutsford Road access to Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School.
Cross-party group launches street quiz on Brexit
A NEW cross-party campaign group has been out on the streets of Warrington finding out what people think about Brexit.
Heritage Day to focus on RAF Padgate
THE first-ever Padgate Heritage Day takes place on Saturday, September 8 – and the focus will be on RAF Padgate.