Poppy to play for her country – again!
POPPY Lawson, a Year 11 pupil at Birchwood High School, has been selected to play Under-16 soccer for her country – for the second year in succession.
Author David Skentelbery
Four students win Oxbridge places
FOUR young women from Warrington have secured places at two of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country.
100 jobs to go as council increases council tax by 2.98 per cent
WARRINGTON Borough Council plans to increase Council Tax by 2.98 per cent.
School’s super new sports pitch ready to open
BIRCHWOOD High School’s brand new 3G sports pitch will be up and running immediately after the February half-term.
School goes “Mad about Harry”
A LYMM school is holding a special fair on Thursday to help raise £500,000 to try and save a 10-year-old boy suffering from a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Man sent threats to kill by email, police allege
A MAN was arrested in the Birchwood area of Warrington overnight for alleged threats to kill against his ex-partner.
Drugs testing firm signs on six new account managers
A DNA, drugs and alcohol testing firm with its headquarters in Warrington today announced a raft of appointments – including a former racing driver.
Free conference for volunteer organisations
A FREE conference for individuals, groups and organised engaging volunteers is to be held at The Gateway, Warrington on Wednesday, March 6.
New safety cameras installed at junctions to cut road deaths
NEW generation safety cameras have been installed at junctions in Cheshire in a bid to reduce the number and severity of collisions in the county.
Satnam launch a new battle for Peel Hall
LITTLE more than a month after losing an appeal over its plan for 1,200 homes at Peel Hall, Warrington, developers Satnam Millennium have launched a new planning battle.