Parish precept to rise by 33 per cent
STOCKTON Heath Parish Council has approved an increased precept for the coming year – to cover the cost of increased environmental work in the coming year.
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New contracts manager appointed
WARRINGTON-based Stuart Canvas – a leading manufacturer of sports ground covers – has appointed Tony Martin as contracts manager.
Festive bin collection dates
BIN collections in Warrington change over the festive period – and the borough council is reminding residents to make sure they don’t get caught out.
When shops stayed closed on Boxing Day
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones recalled the days when shops stayed shut on Boxing Day during a Petitions Committee debate at Westminster.
A challenge to men over mental health
MEN in Warrington are being challenged to connect over mental health and to help identify…
Jobs boost for BT contact centre in Warrington
MORE jobs are to be created at BT’s Warrington contact centre, the communications giant has revealed.
Rebel councillor told to apologise – or resign
FRODSHAM Town Council wants rebel councillor Tom Reynolds to apologise for the upset he has caused – and undertake training on the duties and responsibilities of being a councillor.
Lecture series on history of Burtonwood base
A SERIES of three lectures on the history of RAF Burtonwood, and in particular the American occupation, during and after world war 2, is to be held in Warrington, on Monday evenings January 16, 23 and 30.
Prison dogs show off their skills – at college
THEY were alert, eager to please and responded well to instruction.
Faith in Warrington’s future
THE shared humanity of people of all faiths will be celebrated at a special event in Warrington next year.