Man suffers burns in house fire
TWO fire engines – one from Warrington and one from Penketh – were called to a house fire at Grappenhall this afternoon.
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Lorry fire on M62 near Warrington
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the M62 near Warrington this afternoon after a lorry caught fire.
Arrested on modern-day slavery allegation
A 28-year-old man was arrested at Warrington today on suspicion of being involved in modern day slavery.
£3 million school expansion needed to cope with extra pupils
TOWN Hall chiefs are to be asked to approve a £3 million investment in Great Sankey High School to expand the school to cope with increasing numbers of children in the West Warrington area.
Charity groups urged to apply for grants of up to £20,000
CHARITY and community groups across Warrington can apply for grants of between £500 to £20,000 raised by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.
Lucy makes a splash at water polo
A 15-year-old Culcheth girl has been selected to play for England at water polo.
Trams could help solve Warrington’s traffic problems
TRAMS could well play a part in helping to solve Warrington’s chronic traffic problems.
Man arrested for alleged £1,500 theft after giving himself up
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of stealing medication worth £1,500 after giving himself up at Warrington Police Station.
Three-storey homes plan is thrown out
A PLAN to demolish a bungalow and replace it with two, three-storey five-bedroomed houses at Lymm has been thrown out by planning chiefs.
College works to raise students’ aspirations
A WARRINGTON college is working with two of the world’s leading universities to raise the aspirations of young people.