Big increase in applications to become foster carers
A WARRINGTON Borough Council recruitment drive has resulted in a huge increase in applications from people committed to becoming foster carers.
Author David Skentelbery
Appeal for witnesses after early-hours blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called out shortly after 4am this morning to a blaze involving a number of wheelie bins at Great Sankey.
Police round-up horses on the loose
POLICE officers and members of the public got together to round-up eight horses found on the loose in the road near Warrington.
Vandals set fire to industrial bin
EMERGENCY services were called out last night after unknown offenders took a large industrial bin onto Radley Common, Warrington and set it alight.
MP alarmed at dwindling numbers of GPs
THE number of GPs in Warrington is falling – despite promises by the Government to increase the number of family doctors.
Artist comes home – with a solo exhibition of memories
SHE grew up in the tiny village of Hatton – living at the local pub.
Warrington property market continues to excel
WARRINGTON’S property market continues to excel, once again showing significant progress, growth and investor confidence.
Charity to stage fundraising event
VOLUNTEERS from disability charity Scope’s Warrington branch are holding a two-day event, beginning on Good Friday, to raise awareness and money.
Isabella takes the plunge to help the starving in East Africa
AN eight-year-old girl from Lymm will take the plunge on Sunday – knowing she has already raised more than £1,100 to help up to 16 million people on the brink of starvation in East Africa.
Westbrook Centre plan “called in” by Secretary of State
MAJOR plans for re-developing Warrington’s Westbrook Centre have been approved at the second time of asking – but could still be thrown out.