Viola Beach memorial fund nears £13,000
THE Viola Beach Memorial Fund, set up by Warrington Borough Council three months ago, has now reached almost £13,000.
Author David Skentelbery
Valiant effort not quite enough in “feisty” exchange
A CROWD of more than 200 witnessed a valiant effort from Latchford against higher ranked opposition but despite a great effort they could not produce a win.
Man robbed outside his own home
A MAN was robbed of his wallet outside his own home at Warrington.
Academy to “take over” neighbouring primary school
BOROUGH council chiefs at Warrington have given the go-ahead for a “take-over” of a redundant primary school by a neighbouring academy school – to enable it to cope with a rising demand for places.
Fire Service choir to record song for charity
THE Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Choir – which contains a number of singers from Warrington – is to record its signature tune for charity.
Campus nursery celebrates its 10th birthday
STAFF and children at the nursery based at the Warrington Campus of the University of Chester threw a special birthday party to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Gypsy transit site shortlist “by the end of the year”
TOWN Hall chiefs expect to draw up a shortlist of potential locations for a traveller and gypsy transit site in Warrington by the end of the year.
Roadside survey will guide transport planners
TRAFFIC surveys are to be carried out on key routes around Warrington over the next five weeks to help develop future transport schemes.
100 staff on the move in social care shake-up
ABOUT 100 adult social care staff at Warrington are to be relocated as part of the borough council’s plans to transform the service.
Cooper accepts ambassador role at Latchford Albion
HOT-on-the-heels of signing a three-year deal with Warrington Wolves, prop forward Mike Cooper has accepted a role with the amateur club where he started his career – Latchford Albion.