Councillor takes to streets with camera
A COUNCILLOR has taken to the streets with his camera to gather evidence of fly-tipping and irresponsible dumping of wheelie bins and shopping trolleys in his ward.
Author David Skentelbery
“Change one thing” – for a healthy heart
STUDENTS and staff at Bridgewater High School and Appleton College are being encouraged to “change one thing” as part of a fundraiser for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
“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.
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.”