Council rejects residents’ bid for broadband grant
APPLETON Parish Council has rejected an application from a residents’ group for a grant towards the cost of a new fibre cabinet for superfast broadband access.
Author David Skentelbery
Cinderella on her way to the Parr Hall
A BEAUTIFUL adaptation of the classic rags to riches story of Cinderella promises to wow a Parr Hall audience when it comes to Warrington in May.
Thief who had a drink too many
A SUSPECTED thief had reason to regret drink driving in Lovely Lane, Warrington.
Investigation into cause of Lymm house fire
AN investigation is going on into the cause of a fire in an unoccupied house at Lymm last night.
Nursing assistant wins “star of the year” award
A WARRINGTON woman has been recognised as “Nursing Assistant of the Year” at an awards ceremony in Manchester.
How Warrington got to be so active!
WARRINGTON’S achievement, in becoming the most active borough in the North West, is due to a number of local organisations working together to increase the number of people taking part in sport.
Jade becomes youngest woman councillor
TWENTY one-year-old Jade Mitchell has triumphed in a hotly-contested by-election for a seat on Burtonwood parish council – and in doing so has become the youngest woman councillor in Warrington.
Car on fire outside house at Croft
TWO fire engines – one from Warrington and one from Greater Manchester Fire Service – were called to a property at Croft, Warrington to deal with a car fire.
Inquest opens into Viola Beach tragedy
THE inquest into the tragic deaths of the four members of Warrington indie band Viola Beach and their manager in Sweden in February is opening at the Town Hall today.
School to get new sports hall
TOWN Hall planning chiefs at Warrington have approved proposals for a new, two-storey sports hall at St Gregory’s RC High School.