Council set to buy “invest to save” properties
BOROUGH Council chiefs will be asked on Monday to approve the purchase of two properties in Warrington in line with their policy of increasing property income by £200,000 a year until 2020.
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Man arrested after drugs raid in Orford
A MAN was arrested at Warrington this afternoon after police raided a house in Greenwood Crescent, Orford.
Labour’s Chris Vobe triumphs in by-election
LABOUR soared to a decisive victory in the parish council by-election at Peel Hall.
MP secures Commons debate on the tragedy of suicide
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones secured a debate in Parliament on the standard of proof for a suicide verdict in a coroner’s court.
Coleen cancels concert tour after internet bullying
INTERNET trolls have forced singer Coleen Nolan to cancel her first-ever solo tour – including an appearance at Warrington’s Parr Hall on February 15.
Council to pay out more to keep blue bin service going
TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington are to be recommended to maintain the blue bin waste collection service – even though it is costing the council money.
Bridge Foot re-opened following crash
Bridge Foot, Warrington, has been re-opened following a crash on Wilson Patten Street earlier this morning.
Major road works will last eight weeks
MAJOR road works are to take place on one of the main routes into Warrington causing inevitable problems for drivers over a period of eight weeks.
Museum to host special heritage events
WARRINGTON Museum and Art Gallery is hosting two special events over the coming weeks as part of a nationwide heritage festival.
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.