Volunteers set up “repair cafe” to reduce landfill
A TEAM of volunteers has set up Warrington’s first repair café in a bid to bring the community together and help prevent items from going to landfill.
Author David Skentelbery
Blaze hits place of worship
AN electrical fault is being blamed for a fire at a place of worship at Cukcheth.
Tennis club fails in new bid for floodlit courts
STOCKTON Heath Tennis Club has failed in a new bid to win planning consent for floodlit courts – 24 years after it first sought permission for the upgrade.
Police focus on stamping out Hate Crime
POLICE in Cheshire are joining other forces across the country in raising awareness of hate crime this coming week.
Ghost stories told by candlelight
A CHANCE to get into the Halloween mood comes with some spooky stories told by candlelight at Warrington Library on Tuesday, October 25
“Get involved in HS2 consultation” says MP
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones is urging people to make submissions to the latest HS2 consultation on Phase 2b which includes the spur which goes through the Warrington area.
Plastic ablaze in farm fire
TWO fire engines were called to the scene when a large fire broke out at a farm at Grappenhall, Warrington.
Voters deal another blow to Party politics
LABOUR lost a seat on Warrington Borough Council toan Independent in yesterday’s by-election at Penketh.
Ancient mossland could help combat climate change
A 10,000-year-old bog at Warrington could have an important role to play in combating climate change, according to experts
Six to fight Penketh by election
SIX candidates will contest a by-election for the vacant Penketh seat on Warrington Borough Council tomorrow (Thursday)