New, improved hub plans approved
REVISED proposals for the neighbourhood hub to serve the Bewsey and Dallam area of Warrington have been approved by the borough council’s development management committee.
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Blaze outside town centre shop
TWO fire engines were called to Warrington town centre early today after a fire was reported outside a shop.
Residents want action over Howey Lane “rat run”
ANGRY residents of Howey Lane, Frodsham, are calling for urgent action to solve the problems caused by heavy lorries and speeding cars using the narrow road as a “rat run” to avoid the town centre.
Building excellence awards success
WARRINGTON Borough Council has had two major successes at this year’s Building Excellence Awards in the Best Individual New Home category.
£50,000 grant boost for sports club
CHANGING and showering rooms at Culcheth Sports Club are to be given a major upgrade thanks to a Biffa Award grant of almost £50,000.
World famous band to play for St Rocco’s
THE world-famous Leyland Band is to perform at Warrington’s Parr Hall this summer to raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice.
Cricket battles against the weather
TORRENTIAL rain wiped out most of the cricket programme across Cheshire – including both Warrington and Grappenhall’s 1st XI fixtures in the Vivio Cheshire County League.
Green Belt homes plan given the go-ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build 14 “park homes” on a former garden centre site in the Green Belt has been given the go-ahead by Warrington planners.
Thirty minutes that could save your life
WARRINGTON people aged 40 to 74 are being encouraged to take advantage of free NHS health checks as part of a national scheme.