High school’s festive concert
EIGHTY pupils of Helsby High School took part in the school’s annual Christmas concert.
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MP in talks on future of town’s libraries
WARRRINGTON South MP David Mowat had talks with LiveWire chiefs today to discuss the future of the borough’s libraries.
Industrial bin in flames at Orford
FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington were called to Orford early today when a large industrial bin was discovered alight.
Man arrested after disturbance at solicitor’s office
A MAN was arrested at Warrington after causing a disturbance at a solicitor’s office.
Disabled woman’s ground floor bedroom plan opposed
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington are being recommended to throw out a retrospective application for permission for a conservatory by a woman suffering from a disabling medical condition.
Aluminium recycling plant celebrates 25 years
THE Novelis aluminium recycling plant at Latchford, Warrington celebrates its 25th birthday this month – and marked the occasion with a week of events including a hog roast lunch.
Top research team joins Daresbury institute
A WORLD-leading research establishment has joined the Cockcroft Institute, the UK’s international centre for Accelerator Science and Technology at Sci-Tech Daresbury, near Warrington.
Fire crews release trapped motorist on M6
FIREFIGHTERS from Stockton Heath had to remove a door from a badly damaged car to release an injured person after a crash on the M6 early today.
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.
New contracts manager appointed
WARRINGTON-based Stuart Canvas – a leading manufacturer of sports ground covers – has appointed Tony Martin as contracts manager.