Controversial children’s home plan finally approved
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have finally approved a controversial scheme to convert a terraced house into a children’s home – despite opposition from more than 50 nearby residents.
Author David Skentelbery
Harry had to give up playing his accordion – but the music lives on
IT was a sad day for residents of Belong Warrington when Harry Holroy had to give up playing his accordion.
Public urged: Use NHS 111 Online as junior doctors and consultants strike together
MEMBERS of the public in Warrington and Halton – along with the rest of Cheshire – are being urged to use NHS 111 Online for all non-emergency healthcare needs as the NHS enters its tenth month of strike action.
Why the Mersey is not on the list of most toxic rivers
A NEW survey has named the UK’s 10 most toxic rivers – and the Mersey at Warrington is not one of them.
Three charged following a drug raid at Warrington
DETECTIVES from Operation Apollo have charged three people following a drug raid at an address in Warrington.
Controversial plan for children’s home still recommended for approval
A CONTROVERSIAL plan for a children’s home opposed by more than 50 neighbours will be put to Warrington councillors again tomorrow (Thursday) – again recommended for approval.
Relaunch for festival for creatives
A FESTIVAL which has been providing a platform for Warrington creatives for more than a decade is set for a relaunch next year.
Water company welcomes 80 new starters
WATER company United Utilities has welcomed 80 new starters at an induction session at their Lingley Mere headquarters in Warrington.
“Voice of the Balls” to return with quiz in aid of Children in Need
HE’S back – “Deadly” Alan Dedicoat, one time “Voice of the Balls” on the BBC lottery show, will be at The Village Club, Culcheth, on Sunday, November 19.
Battery storage units will replace landfill gas-powered engine
PLANS for the installation of three battery storage units on the former Butchersfield landfill site off Manchester Road, Rixton, have been approved by Warrington planning chiefs.