Rebel councillor hits out over “secret” gypsy sites
WARRINGTON’S rebel councillor Kevin Bennett claims he is being denied access to a list of potential gypsy transit sites across the borough because he refuses to sign an agreement to keep it secret.
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MP backs new “Living Wage”
IT’S “Living Wage Week” – and Warrington North MP Helen Jones has added her support to the Living Wage Foundation campaign.
Town centre parking charges to be reduced
CHARGES are to be reduced on Warrington’s Time Square pay-and-display car park when it re-opens on Monday, November 30.
Green Belt workshop gets the go-ahead
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given the go-ahead for a workshop and car port to be built on Green Belt land at Croft – after a careful look at the site.
Playwright’s work to be performed at city theatre
A YOUNG Warrington playwright has had his work selected for performance at The Royal Exchange, Manchester later this month – just seven months after his last commission at the prestigious venue.
School “sleepover” raised £2,300
THE annual “whole school sleepover” at Frodsham Manor House Primary School saw 140 children aged 4-11 opting to sleep in the school overnight – and raising a fantastic £2,300 for school funds in the process.
Woman arrested with suspected stolen clothing
A WOMAN has been arrested at Warrington on suspicion of going equipped to steal after a large of clothing, suspected stolen, was found in a car.
Warrington’s £89 million tobacco bill
QUITTING smoking could lift 3,830 people in Warrington out of poverty, according to a new survey
Woman falsely claimed £21,000 benefit
A WOMAN falsely claimed more than £21,000 benefit because she failed to declare that she had a partner living with her, magistrates heard at Warrington.
Cyclist Matt grabs gold again
LYMM cyclist Matt Gibson, who picked up a clutch of medals in Greece earlier in the year as a member of the Great Britain cycling team, has struck gold again.