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.
Author David Skentelbery
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.
Vandals blamed for woodland fire
VANDALS are being blamed for a fire in woodland at Winwick, Warrington, last night.
“Waste not, want not” this Christmas
WARRINGTON Borough Council is supporting the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) Christmas campaign which focuses on making the most of the extra food we buy over the festive period to avoid waste.