Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze
FIRE ENGINES from Warrington and Penketh were called to a kitchen fire at a house in Grace Avenue, Orford.
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Below par performance from Latchford
A BELOW par performance from Latchford saw them fall to defeat to Cumbrian rivals Walney Central 16-26.
Council review sparks fears of tip closure at Stockton Heath
A REVIEW of Warrington’s community recycling provision has sparked fears that closure of the Sandy Lane Recycling Centre at Stockton Heath would be earmarked for closure.
Green Belt homes plan is thrown out
A PLAN to build 64 homes on Green Belt land at Lymm has been rejected by planning bosses at Warrington.
Safety fencing needed at accident blackspot
CULCHETH and Glazebury Parish Council is calling for improved fencing at an accident blackspot where pedestrians are at risk from vehicles careering off the road.
“Government to blame for social care crisis” – MP
THE Government must take the blame for the crisis in adult social care, according to MP Helen Jones.
“Lessons of the past need to be learned” – Warrington bank boss
TEN years on from the global financial crisis, the boss of Warrington-based Redwood Bank says “lessons of the past need to be learned” before the UK can move on from a “decade of doom and gloom’”
Western Link protestors plan another Town Hall demo
ANGRY protestors will be outside Warrington Town Hall again on Monday prior to the next meeting of the borough council.
Online advice on how to reduce energy bills
WARRINGTON-based Electricity North West, the region’s network operator, is launching the Big Energy Conversation – an online hub providing a wealth of information and advice to consumers looking to reduce their energy bills.
Snow and ice – a Yellow warning for Warrington from Met Office
THE Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for snow and ice in the Warrington area for tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday.