Housing threat to borough’s precious wildlife sites
THE 500-strong Warrington Nature Conservation Forum has raised concerns about the threat to wildlife posed by the proposals for 24,000 new homes in the borough.
Author David Skentelbery
Abusive rail passenger threw chewing gum at guard
BRITISH Transport Police are searching for a man who was abusive to a train guard at Bircwhood Station.
Light fitting ablaze in commercial building
FIRE engines from Warrington and Penketh were called to a blaze in Bewsey Road, Warrington, early this morning.
Couple arrested for thefts from charity jar
A MAN was arrested at Warrington this morning on an allegation of two thefts from a charity jar in a town centre church during the summer.
Fire crews tackle blaze in underpass
FIRE crews were called to Latchford after a fire was reported in an underpass beneath a former railway line.
Tram firms have their eyes on Warrington
AT least two and possibly up to four organisations are eying Warrington as a suitable location for a tram system that would help solve the town’s chronic traffic problems.
TV star leads children on mini-beast adventure
TV wildlife presenter Nick Baker came to Warrington and led children on a “mini-beast hunting” adventure.
Scottie’s sky dive raises £800 for charity
AN 80-year-old Lowton woman raised £800 for Help the Heroes – by completing a sky dive.
Big clean-up planned for historic canal
VOLUNTEERS will be taking part in a big clean up at Bewsey Lock, on the historic Sankey Canal at Warrington on Sunday.
NHS IT team wins top development network award
A WARRINGTON NHS IT team have won a North West Skills development network information award.