First five join Mayor’s new business initiative
THE Circle – the Mayor of Warrington’s new business initiative – has signed up its first five members who will start to benefit from his promotional support.
Author David Skentelbery
MP joins women in pensions demonstration
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones joined women from across the country at a demonstration outside the Palace of Westminster in support of women hit by the acceleration of the equalisation of the State Pension Age, a change which began in 1995 and was compounded in 2011.
Which schools will stay open during teachers’ strike
TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington have issued advice to parents in the run-up to the national strike by members of the National Union of Teachers tomorrow (Tuesday)
Police in hunt for knife man
POLICE at Warrington today appealed for information from the public following an incident when a man was robbed at knifepoint.
Netto supermarket to close after just eight months
THE Netto supermarket at Lymm, which opened only eight months ago, is to close in August – along with all 16 other Netto stores in the UK.
Man airlifted to hospital after crash at Frodsham
A MAN was airlifted to hospital this morning after a road crash at Frodsham involving a fire engine on a call.
Three wicket blitz puts Grappers on road to victory
A DEVASTATING first over from paceman Gaz Burns put Grappenhall on track for a fine win over Oxton in their Vivio Cheshire County League game at Broad Lane.
Four wins – but two heavy defeats
WOOLSTON Rovers junior teams picked up four wins but suffered two heavy defeats in their weekend games.
Garden fire gets out of control
FIREFIGHTERS were called out at Warrington when a fire in a garden got out of control.
Councillors say “thanks” to walking day volunteers
POULTON North councillors Diana Bennett and Graham Friend have offered their thanks to all the local volunteers, including Birchwood Lions, who marshalled Padgate Walking Day.