“Government to blame for social care crisis” – MP
THE Government must take the blame for the crisis in adult social care, according to MP Helen Jones.
Author David Skentelbery
“Lessons of the past need to be learned” – Warrington bank boss
TEN years on from the global financial crisis, the boss of Warrington-based Redwood Bank says “lessons of the past need to be learned” before the UK can move on from a “decade of doom and gloom’”
Western Link protestors plan another Town Hall demo
ANGRY protestors will be outside Warrington Town Hall again on Monday prior to the next meeting of the borough council.
Online advice on how to reduce energy bills
WARRINGTON-based Electricity North West, the region’s network operator, is launching the Big Energy Conversation – an online hub providing a wealth of information and advice to consumers looking to reduce their energy bills.
Snow and ice – a Yellow warning for Warrington from Met Office
THE Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for snow and ice in the Warrington area for tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday.
Eighties rockers to visit Parr Hall
EIGHTIES rock band James are to visit Warrington’s Parr Hall on Thursday, May 17, as part of seven-date UK tour.
Labour celebrate after election victory
LABOUR are celebrating after a 225-votew victory over the Liberal Democrats in a by-election for a vacant seat on Birchwood Town Council.
Laboratory to stage photography competition
THE STFC Daresbury Laboratory, near Warrington, was one of a number of major science laboratories to announce a global physics “photowalk” competition for amateur and professional photographers.
Tennis club fails in floodlights bid
STOCKTON Heath Tennis Club has failed in a fourth bid to gain planning consent for floodlighting on its courts at Delphfields Road, Appleton.
Councillor walks into a row over Green Bin charges
AN Appleton parish councillor has vowed to fight on for pensioners and other people who cannot pay their Green Bin charge online.