Gas cylinder alert as camper van blazes
FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington tackled a blaze involving a campervan containing gas cylinders.
Author David Skentelbery
Hard fought victory after feisty derby game
LATCHFORD consolidated second spot in division 1 following a hard fought victory in a feisty derby game at Bank Quay Bulls.
Woolston come out on top in close-fought “derby”
Woolston came out on top in a very closely fought local derby with an excellent quick hands try to seal victory.
Rain washes out local cricket programme
HEAVY rain which lashed the Warrington area on Saturday morning wiped out all hope of any cricket matches in the town.
“A blonde named Tristan stole my bike”
POLICE are searching for a blonde haired youth who claimed his name was Tristan – and then pushed another youth off his bike and stole it.
Plan to extend restaurant given the go-ahead
PLANS to re-build a former single-storey side extension, erect a new side extension and provide additional car parking space at a former restaurant in Common Lane, Culcheth, have been given the go-ahead by borough council planning chiefs.
Writers’ group offers cash prizes for budding authors
STOCKTON Heath Writers Group is offering any budding J K Rowling, Stephen King or Catherine Cookson the chance to kick-start their writing career with prizes worth £150.
Using art as a form of therapy
A GROUP of students is displaying work which explores the use of art as a form of therapy in a new exhibition at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery.
Man arrested for theft of girl’s handbag in club
A MAN was arrested in Warrington’s town centre Showbar club in the early hours of the morning on suspicion of stealing a girl’s handbag.
Wi-Fi approved for Bank Park
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given the go-ahead for outdoor wireless access points to enable people to access Wi-Fi in Bank Park.