Demolition of landmark buildings approved
PLANS for the demolition of landmark buildings in Warrington town centre to make way for a “pocket park” or urban green space have been approved by the borough council’s development management committee.
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More Mersey flood defence work approved
DETAILED plans for a further phase of flood defence work on the Mersey at Warrington have been given the green light by borough council planners.
Swastika chalked on house door
POLICE are investigating following the discovery of a swastika chalked on a door at Warrington.
Charity golf day raised £7,400
TWENTY teams played in the first Brainwave North West Charity Golf Day at Lymm Golf Club.
Mayor to stage evening of food and entertainment
A SPECTACULAR evening of food and entertainment from around the world, organised by Mayor of Warrington Faisal Rashid is being held at Walton Hall Park on Wednesday July 6.
Long-awaited medical centre gets the go-ahead
PLANNING chiefs have given the go-ahead for the long-awaited new medical centre for the Chapelford Urban Village area of Warrington.
Cancer survival rates improve – but MP says more work needed
ONE-year cancer survival rates in Warrington have improved – but still lag slightly behind the national average.
Town Hall flag at half-mast for murdered MP
WARRINGTON Town Hall will be flying the Union flag at half-mast this weekend, in remembrance of Labour MP Jo Cox.
Police warn of telephone tax scam
POLICE at Warrington have issued a warning after a resident received a scam phone call purporting to be from HM Revenue and Customs.
PCSO is school’s “star of the week”
PUPILS at St Elphin’s Primary School, Warrington have presented local Police Community Support Officer Janet Price with a “Star of the Week” award.