“Beatle house” plan is thrown out
A NEW plan to build a detached house in the grounds of a house once occupied by the parents of Beatle George Harrison has been thrown out by Warrington planners.
Author David Skentelbery
Charity appeals for fundraisers
MARIE Curie is appealing to the people of Warrington to help raise thousands of pounds by looking after collection tins in their local area.
Travellers set up camp after breaking through barrier
POLICE were called to Silver Lane, Risley, Warrington, this morning after a group of travellers gained access to the site.
Folk duo start national tour in Lymm
AN award-winning folk duo are touring the country to support the release of their third album – and they are starting in Lymm
Garden centre names charity of the year
BENT’S Garden and Home at Glazebury has chosen leading epilepsy organisation Epilepsy Action as its charity of the year.
Homes approved on historic pub site
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given the go-ahead for a pair of semi-detached houses on the site of the old Ship Inn at Walton – despite strong opp9osition from local people.
Housing benefit cuts are “madness” says MP
CUTS in housing benefit are being introduced without any research on their likely impact, according to Warrington North MP Helen Jones.
Council hits back over rebel councillor’s claims
WARRINGTON Borough Council has hit back following claims by “rebel” councillor Kevin Bennett that the council’s youth service was being subjected to a “pernicious attack.”
Road crash closes A49 at Warrington
POLICE are asking motorists to avoid th A49 Winwick Road, Warrington, this morning because of a road closure following an accident.
Young writers create “spine chillers” – in 100 words
SEVENTEEN pupils at Great Sankey High School, Warrington entered a “Spine Chillers” young writer’s competition.