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.
Author David Skentelbery
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.
Man arrested for assault in town centre
A 29-year-old man was arrested at Warrington on suspicion of offences of assault and criminal damage in the town centre.
MP hits out over 71 per cent increase in child care
PEOPLE in Warrington are spending £2,617 a year more for part-time childcare than they did in 2010, according to MP Helen Jones.
Residents back plans for new supermarket
RESIDENTS are backing plans for a new supermarket on the site of a famous Warrington pub which is due to close.
Swing bridge petition handed to canal owners
A PETITION signed by more than 1,700 people calling for Warrington’s swing bridges to clean and re-painted has been presented to Manchester Ship Canal owners Peel Holdings.
Students take part in “UN debate”
WARRINGTON students took on the issues affecting some of the world’s most controversial countries during a model UN debate.
Civic service was chairman’s last official engagement
CULCHETH and Glazebury Parish Council’s annual Civic Service was held at St Lewis’ RC Church, Croft – hosted by council chairman Chris Vobe as his last official engagement before stepping down from the council.
Green Belt homes plan causes a storm
A PLAN to build 14 “park homes” on a former garden centre site at Lymm has caused a storm of protest.
Town Council votes to move home again – but only just
A DEPLETED Frodsham Town Council has voted – by the narrowest of margins – not to stay in its present home on the ground floor of Castle Park House.