“HS2 still on track – but not too late to derail it”
THE HS2 rail link is still on track to carve a path of environmental destruction through Warrington – but it is not too late to derail it.
Author David Skentelbery
Cycling to Buxton – to bring back some water
A GROUP of cyclists will leave Culcheth tomorrow morning on a 100-mile ride to Buxton and back to raise money for vitally needed drinking water in Bangladesh.
Warrington men in launch of new children’s charity
TWO Warrington men were part of a group people who visited the House of Lords to mark the launch of a new children’s charity.
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.
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.