School nurses protect children from ‘flu
SCHOOL nurses at Warrington have been supporting the national childhood vaccination programme by vaccinating 3,068 primary school children in years one and two against flu.
Author David Skentelbery
Struggling with finances? Get help from Citizen’s Advice
WARRINGTON people struggling with their finances should seek help from Citizen’s Advice – that’s the message from MP Helen Jones.
Solar farm plan gets the go-ahead
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have cleared the way for a major solar farm on a former landfill site on the fringe of the borough.
Start the Chinese New Year with acupuncture
TWO Warrington-based acupuncturists are urging people to try the ancient natural health treatment to mark the start of the Chinese New Year on Monday (February 8).
Warning to litter louts after woman fined £220
A SENIOR councillor at Warrington has issued a warning to litter louts after a 25-year-old woman who dropped a drinks can just 10 feet from a litter bin was fined £220.
Takeaway owner admits fire safety breaches
A FORMER Warrington takeaway owner has been prosecuted for failing to put in place adequate fire safety measures.
“Get involved in budget consultation” – council leader
BOROUGH Council leader Terry O’Neill is urging Warrington residents to get involved in the council’s budget consultation.
Care village jobs for people with disabilities
A PARTNERSHIP between a Warrington-based care village and a specialist employment services provider will create more jobs for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
Housing chief to retire after 30-year career
PETER Fitzhenry, managing director of Warrington’s Golden Gates Housing Trust (GGHT), part of North West housing group Torus, is to retire this spring.
Griff joins the “save our bell” campaign
THE campaign to safeguard the future of one of Warrington’s most historic bells has caught the eye of comedian and conservationist Griff Rhys Jones.