Discarded cigarette sets tree on fire
A DISCARDED cigarette is believed to have set a tree on fire at Stockton Heath, Warrington.
Author David Skentelbery
Below-strength Latchford crash to 82-6 defeat
A BELOW-strength Latchford Albion found how unforgiving life in the premiership can be when they fell to a heavy defeat at title challengers Thatto Heath.
Residents win battle over alleged “land grabbing”
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have thrown out two applications for permission to extend private gardens onto open land – ownership of which is not known.
Speak up for the British Heart Foundation
THE British Heart Foundation is appealing to the Warrington community to give the gift of time and sign up to its volunteering programme to help in the fight for every heartbeat.
Hedge fire spreads to house
THREE fire engines were called to reports of a house fire at Fearnhead, Warrington.
Arthritis charity launches new group in Warrington
UK charity Arthritis Action is to launch a new education and support group in Warrington for people with arthritis.
Tennis courts to stay open when leisure centre closes
TENNIS fans needn’t worry when Warrington’s Great Sankey Leisure Centre closes for refurbishment – the all-weather outdoor courts will remain open.
MP joins chorus of voices against proposed waste transfer station
MP Helen Jones has added her voice to the chorus of those worried about plans to build a waste transfer station on Winwick Road, Warrington.
Something for all at “Proms in the Park”
THE annual “Proms in the Park” event staged by 75 Engineer Regiment at Peninsula Barracks, Warrington, takes place tomorrow (Saturday).
New plan to drive forward £16m Great Sankey hub scheme
WARRINGTON and Co – the borough’s urban regeneration specialists – look set to take over responsibility for the ongoing development of the £16 million Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub.