40 council posts at risk as 5.98% council tax rise proposed
UP to 40 council posts could be axed at Warrington in the coming year as the authority struggles to make savings of £15.5 million imposed by central government.
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Pensioner must pay £600 for using late husband’s blue badge
A WARRINGTON pensioner will have to pay more than £600 in fines and costs after using her late husband’s disabled parking badge to avoid paying parking charges.
“Save the NHS” demonstrators outside Warrington Hospital
PLACARD-bearing demonstrators were outside Warrington Hospital on Saturday as part of a national campaign to “Save the NHS”
Golden Gates to get a major facelift
WARRINGTON’S historic Golden Gates are to be given a major refurbishment.
Woolston – and its fascinating history – to go on show
RESIDENTS of the Woolston area will be able to learn about the history of their…
MP hits out over “white elephant” HS2 rail line
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones has again hit out over the controversial HS2 high speed railway.
“Save the NHS” demo outside Warrington Hospital
HEALTH Service workers, patients and members of the public are to demonstrate outside the main entrance to Warrington Hospital today, between 1pm and 3pm.
Plans to flatten Lymm Hotel need “complete rethink”
NEARBY residents were shocked when they met to see developers’ plans to flatten the existing Lymm Hotel and replace it with 52 retirement apartments, a 120-place nursery and 72-bed care home.
Man to appear in court on indecent exposure charge
A 37-year-old Warrington man is to appear in court next month charged with indecent exposure following an alleged incident at the London Bridge pub, London Road, Appleton.
College opens its doors to prospective students
WARRINGTON and Vale Royal College will be opening the doors to its Warrington and Hartford Campuses this month, giving prospective students the chance to find out more about the many courses and opportunities on offer.