Local fire crews drafted in to fight Saddleworth Moor inferno
LOCAL fire crews have been sent to Saddleworth Moor to help tackle the huge fire which has threatened homes in the area.
Author David Skentelbery
Council stands “shoulder to soldier” with armed forces charity
A NEW armed forces charity has launched in Warrington – working in partnership with the borough council.
Struggling Academy set to be transferred to another Trust
THE struggling University Academy Warrington – formerly Padgate High School – looks set to undergo a major change.
Flats smokelogged after car fire at Latchford
THREE flats were affected by smoke after fire broke out involving a car parked up against an apartment block at Warrington.
Council faces fight over its own waste station plan
CONTROVERSIAL proposals for the construction and operation of a waste transfer station on land off Winwick Road, Warrington, come before borough planners tonight.
“Man of Steel” George to represent the UK
A 15-year-old Birchwood High School pupil has qualified to represent Team UK in this year’s Obstacle Course Racing World Championships in London in October.
Met Office issues heat wave alert for Warrington
THE Met Office has issued a Level 3 heatwave alert across the North West – and Warrington Borough Council’s public health team is urging residents to take extra care.
Green field homes scheme comes back before planners
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build houses on a green field site at Appleton Thorn comes back before Warrington Borough Council planners tomorrow.
How a man broke down in tears – and changed his life
A WARRINGTON man who opened up over his mental health issues is encouraging others to speak out.
Grappers show improved form in tense draw
GRAPPENHALL’S much-improved form continued on Saturday as they fought out a tense draw at title hopefuls Toft in the Vivio Cheshire County League premier division.