House-in-garden plan thrown out
PLANNING bosses at Warrington have thrown out proposals for a three-bedroomed detached house in the grounds of an existing house in London Road, Appleton.
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Man arrested after string of offences
A MAN was arrested at Warrington after a string of incidents involving assault, taking a motor vehicle and driving after consuming excess alcohol.
Why councillors refused disabled woman’s plan plea
A PLANNING chief has explained why a disabled woman’s application for a conservatory bedroom was turned down despite her having the support of more than 40 neighbours.
Motorists warned: Get ready for Storm Barbara
MOTORISTS in the Warrington area have been warned to be prepared for Storm Barbara.
All-seeing cameras capture drug user in the act
THE all-seeing eyes of Warrington’s town centre CCTV cameras enabled police to arrest a man alleged to be in possession of a controlled drug.
Shoppers’ car park – on the busiest day of the year
THIS was Lymm’s Pepper Street car park mid-morning on what is generally accepted as the busiest shopping day of the year – the last Saturday before Christmas.
“Education alone won’t stop youth offending”
EDUCATION alone won’t stop youths from re-offending, according to a university lecturer from Warrington.
Town performs well on hospital re-admissions
WARRINGTON is performing well in preventing hospital re-admissions, providing quality care, supporting the homeless, boosting employment and helping young people achieve.
Volunteer group wins prestigious award
VOLUNTEER group Friends of Spud Wood, from Lymm has won a prestigious Volunteer of the Year award from the Woodland Trust.
Purse thieves active in Warrington town centre
POLICE at Warrington have issued a warning about purse thieves operating in the town centre in the final few shopping days before Christmas.