Man overcome by smoke in flat blaze
A MAN was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation at Warrington today after fire broke out in a flat.
Author David Skentelbery
Vandals blamed for grass fire
TWO fire engines were called out to deal with a grass fire at Winwick, Warrington, believed to have been started by vandals.
What Jeremy Paxman had to say about Warrington’s waterways
A WARRINGTON conservation group has praised TV presenter Jeremy Paxman for putting the spotlight on the Mersey in his Channel 4 documentary series “Rivers.”
Pageant queen backs Warrington to win in style
A LOCAL businesswoman in the running to win Miss British Isles Elegance is hoping the Warrington 2021 City of Culture bid has the same success as she did in her first competition.
Police protocol aims to help vulnerable residents
POLICE in Cheshire have become the first in the North West to adopt a scheme aimed at helping vulnerable residents.
Lymm mother in finals for “antenatal teacher of the year”
A 35-year-old Lymm mother has won through to the last five for the Antenatal Teacher of the Year in the national MaMa Awards.
Latchford lose out in a game of two halves
LATCHFORD played their part in a points fest when they visited current champions Haydock in a game which certainly was a game of two halves.
“Affordable” homes given the green light
PLANS for 20 new homes on land at the rear of the Harrison Centre, Boulting…
Workshop can be converted to residential unit
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given the go-ahead for the creation of a residential unit in the grounds of a house in Bruche Avenue, Fearnhead.
CCTV cameras aid town centre arrests
POLICE were able to make two arrests in Bridge Street, Warrington last night – thanks to vigilant CCTV operators.