Knifeman in raid on shop
Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery at a shop in Warrington.
Author David Skentelbery
Councillor slams Government over flood relief support
WARRINGTON Borough Council has slammed the Government over the continuing lack of financial support for victims of recent flooding in the town.
Police praised for engaging with the public
POLICE officers in Cheshire have been highly praised for a core requirement of modern policing – understanding, engaging with and treating fairly the people they serve.
Alcohol seized from unlicensed premises
POLICE, working in co-operation with Warrington Borough Council trading standards officers, have seized a larged quantity of illicit alcohol.
Fire chiefs’ safety pledge – despite £1m cuts
FIRE chiefs in Cheshire say they are confident they will be able to maintain recent improvements in public safety, despite having to make savings of just under £1 million in the next financial year.
Schools “wise up” to bullying and hate crime
TWENTY schools at Warrington have been praised for their efforts to tackle bullying after taking part in an initiative called “Wise Up”.
Park Lane play area is no longer for sale
FRODSHAM Town Council’s controversial proposal to sell the Park Lane play area for housing development has been put on hold.
Urgent action need to contact isolated elderly people
URGENT action is needed to reach older, isolated people in the Warrington area, according to charity group Contact the Elderly.
Bed bug detector that trumps the competition
A QUICK and easy-to-use bed bug detector has been developed which can sniff out the minute insects – by detecting their farts.
Six cars broken into in one night
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after six vehicles were entered in one night at Lymm.