Sex offenders to be taken at Appleton Thorn open prison
ANGRY villagers at Appleton Thorn, Warrington are furious at a decision by the Ministry of Justice to take in sex offenders at Thorn Cross Open Prison.
Author David Skentelbery
War Memorial restoration completed
WORK on the restoration of the War Memorial at Culcheth’s Newchurch Parish Church has now been completed – partly funded by members of the public.
Fire station reaches 50-year milestone
WARRINGTON’S Winwick Road fire station has reached a new milestone- celebrating its 50th anniversary.
New science block for high school
PLANS for a single-storey science block, providing 11 new laboratories, at Great Sankey High School, has been given the go-ahead by Warrington planners.
Trees ablaze at Birchwood
FIRE crews tackled a blaze involving three conifers and fencing at Birchwood, Warrington, this afternoon.
Grappers lose key match in relegation struggle
GRAPPENHALL lost a key match at home to Oulton Park as their struggle to stay in the Vivio Cheshire League Premier division reached a crucial stage.
Two reasons for motorists to celebrate in Warrington
MOTORISTS in Warrington will have two reasons to celebrate next week, with the completion of one major highways improvement scheme, and the start of another.
Affordable homes plan thrown out
A HOUSING association scheme to build a three-storey block of affordable homes has been thrown out by Warrington planning chiefs.
Should council enforce 20mph speed limits?
COUNCILS could enforce 20mph limits by collaborating with local police.
Drink driver chased by members of public
TWO members of the public chased after a drink-driver who took to his heels after crashing his car at Warrington