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.
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Daresbury scientist wins top award
PROFESSOR John Simpson, head of the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Nuclear Physics Group at…
Police warn of telephone fraud scam
POLICE are warning Warrington residents not to fall victim to phone fraudsters posing as police officers.
Canal weed poses danger to unwary residents
WARRINGTON residents are being warned to take extra care in Sankey Valley Park – because a mat of green weed has made parts of the canal look like solid ground.
Cheshire’s school of the year – and it’s in Frodsham!
FRODSHAM Manor House has been named Cheshire Primary School of the year.
Thousands of tonnes of Illegal waste to be dumped in Warrington
THOUSANDS of tonnes of illegally dumped waste, which have caused a plague of flies in Liverpool, are to be moved to Warrington it was learned today.
Car torched in early hours of the morning
A FIRE which caused extensive damage to a car at Latchford early today is believed to have been the work of arsonists.
Rain forecast to hold off until after Walking Day procession
THE 182nd Warrington Walking Day was greeted by a mixture of sunshine and clouds today – as weather forecasters predicted there would be no rain until 3pm.
A helping hand for graduates
GRADUATES returning to Warrington can get a helping hand on the career ladder from the borough council.
Amnesty for illegal blue badge users at Warrington
PEOPLE illegally using blue badges to park in disabled bays and avoid parking charges are being given the opportunity to hand over their permits.