Thousands flock to Antiques Road Show
THOUSANDS of people flocked to Arley Hall, near Warrington, today for the visit of the popular BBC television Antiques Road Show.
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Armed police called in after post office raid
TWO men, believed to be armed with a handgun, threatened staff at the Post Office in Main Street, Frodsham, early this morning.
Women arrested on suspicion of theft from store
TWO women have been arrested at Warrington on suspicion of theft from a store.
Vandals blamed for series of fires
VANDALS are believed to have started a number of fires involving bushes and grass on land off Radley Lane, Warrington last night.
Pub extension saga comes to an end
THE long-running saga of an unauthorised extension at the rear of the King’s Head pub, in Winwick Road, Warrington has come to an end with a decision by borough planning bosses to allow the extension to be replaced by a new permanent structure.
Crime writers to share their secrets
THREE crime writers are to visit Warrington next week to discuss their gripping novels.
Councillors reinforce their opposition to HS2
MEMBERS of Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council and Croft Parish Council have reinforced their opposition to the controversial HS2 rail line slicing through their villages.
Motorway closed after car overturns, trapping two people
THE M6 motorway was closed in both directions following a major crash near Newton-le-Willows earlier this afternoon
Man held on suspicion of possessing heroin and crack cocaine
A MAN has been arrested at Warrington on suspicion of possessing controlled drugs – heroin and crack cocaine.
Free swimming offer as pools re-open
FREE swimming will be on offer at Woolston Neighbourhood Hub this weekend – as a “thankyou” to customers for their patience while the pools were closed while improvement work was carried out.