Council chief appointed to head up national libraries taskforce
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s chief executive has been appointed to head up a group responsible for providing leadership and support to libraries across the country.
Author David Skentelbery
Local runners take on international stars in 10k race
SIX Warrington Athletics Club runners took part in the Trafford 10km Road Race – up against many elite runners.
Knitting and nattering – to help children in hospital
A GROUP of nimble fingered Warrington residents are making a difference to children in hospital by producing hundreds of hand puppets for young patients.
TV adventurer to tell incredible tales in Warrington
TV presenter and modern-day journeyman Ben Fogle is to share inspiring and incredible tales when he visits Warrington as part of a nationwide tour next March.
Elderly woman’s purse stolen by cruel trickster
AN elderly woman had her purse stolen at Warrington after being tricked into getting out of her car.
Tributes pour in following death of talented young cricketer
APPLETON Cricket Club today issued a statement following the tragic death of their talented young player John Nesbitt at the age of just 18.
Crime commissioner sees how funding helps the homeless
POLICE and crime commissioner David Keane has seen first-hand how funding from his Safer Communities Fund is helping homeless and vulnerable people rebuild their lives.
Historians wanted – to research lives of local war heroes
SCHOOLS and community groups in Warrington are being encouraged to research the lives of local war heroes, to mark 100 years since the end of World War One.
A blueprint for replacing the business rates
THE Liberal Democrats have published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the business rates system – and claim it would cut taxes for businesses in Warrington by 18 per cent.
Car set alight in arson attack at Birchwood
DETECTIVES investigating an arson attack in Warrington today appealed for witnesses to come forward.