The Space Race arrives in town
IT’S 1967 and the space race is on. Alfie White is crazy about space and his dad is training to be the first man on the moon.
Author David Skentelbery
Celebrating the success of apprenticeships
WARRINGTON is taking the lead on securing apprenticeships for young people across the borough.
Town’s young people urged to “aim high”
A COMPETITION to encourage all young people in Warrington to aim high has been launched by the borough council’s fostering service.
Council to decide on compulsory purchase
TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington will decide next week whether to seek compulsory purchase powers for land needed for the key Centre Park Link scheme.
Woman bitten by cycle thief
A CYCLE thief bit a woman who attempted to stop him, police at Warrington said today.
Teenagers arrested after Lymm burglaries
TWO teenagers have been arrested at Lymm on suspicion of going equipped for theft.
“Ban fracking in Warrington” says campaigner
FRACKING should be banned in Warrington, according to former Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition councillor Kevin Bennett.
Canal bridge complete after “complex” three year operation
WORK has been completed on a new and improved bridge over the Sankey Canal at Warrington to replace one which collapsed under the weight of a heavy lorry three years ago.
“Deadly” Dedicoat back for Children in Need quiz
THE BBC’S Alan Dedicoat – the “voice of the balls” on the National Lottery show – will again visit Culcheth’s Village Club to host another of his quizzes in aid of BBC Children in Need.
Number of academy schools set to increase
THE number of academy schools in Warrington will increase, Town Hall chiefs have predicted.