MP dismayed over “slap in the face” over toll bridges
MP Helen Jones has expressed her dismay at the government’s response to her recent request for action to end charges on old toll bridges like the one at Warburton, near Warrington
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Why the Lib Dems supported Labour’s six per cent council tax rise
THE Liberal Democrat finance spokesman at Warrington has explained why his group supported the ruling Labour group’s budget which will see council tax rising by nearly six per cent.
Early treatment – the key to recovering from an eating disorder
EARLY treatment aids recovery from eating disorders – that’s the message from Warrington Borough Council…
Police campaign against knife crime
CHESHIRE’S Warrington-based Police and Crime Commissioner has praised a week long operation carried out by the county police to tackle knife crime.
Top TV dance troupe coming to town
BRITAIN’S Got Talent stars Flawless are to appear at Warrington’s Parr Hall with even bigger and more jaw-dropping routines than ever before.
Council to discuss initiatives to enhance village
GRAPPENHALL and Thelwall Parish Council is to discuss initiatives to enhance the village’s bid for the this year’s Cheshire Best Kept Village competition.
MP welcomes boost for brain tumour research – if it is new
A £45 million boost for brain tumour research announced by the government has been welcomed by Warrington North MP Helen Jones.
Elderly man taken to hospital after kitchen fire
AN elderly man was taken to hospital with burns to his head after a house fire at Warrington.
Welcome boost for Foodbank volunteers
THE regularly monthly collection for Warrington Foodbank, held outside Sainsbury’s in Lymm village centre, got a welcome boost when the stall was set up.
Seven parish councils unite to fight Green Belt housing
ALL the parish councils in the South of Warrington have agreed to unite to fight the borough council’s proposals to allow the building of about 6,000 new homes on Green Belt land.