Poll opens for “a better Burtonwood”
VOTING opens today (Wednesday) in an innovative poll at Burtonwood to decide which of 12 local projects should benefit from a £20,000 handout.
Author David Skentelbery
“Change the law to get swing bridges painted”
CAMPAIGNER Nick Bent is calling on Parliament to change the law to force Manchester Ship Canal owners Peel Ports to paint the four swing bridges over the canal in the Warrington area.
Hi tech centre appoints new director
THE STFC Hartree Centre at Daresbury, near Warrington has appointed Alison Kennedy as its new director from the end of March.
Amy to fly to US for life-changing operation
A SIX-year-old Culcheth girl will fly to the United States in April to undergo a life-changing operation – thanks to the efforts of local fundraisers.
Circus of Horrors is heading for town
THE infamous Circus of Horrors comes to Warrington’s Parr Hall on Friday February 19 and they are inviting residents to witness the most bizarre circus acts in the country.
Search starts for a star volunteer
NOMINATIONS are now open for the volunteer event of the year – Warrington’s Volunteer Star awards.
Burglars strike seven times in five days
BURGLARS struck seven times in five days at Warrington, according to police – the bulk of the offences being in the south of the borough.
“Freeman” honour for former councillor
A FORMER Warrington councillor has been made a Freeman of Cheshire West and Chester at a ceremony at Chester Town Hall.
Scout group seeks leaders
SCOUTING isn’t just for boys and girls – it’s for adults too.
£10,000 grant buys club new tractor
CULCHETH Sports Club has won a £10,000 grant from the Premier League and the FA…