Mayor of Warrington “de-selected” by Labour Party
WARRINGTON’S Mayor, Cllr Geoff Settle, has been “de-selected” by the Labour Party and will be standing down as a councillor ahead of the all-out May elections.
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Councillor to stay “out in the cold” by own decision
CONTROVERSIAL councillor Tom Reynolds, who was suspended from all committees of Frodsham Town Council a month ago following allegations of bullying, is to stay “out in the cold” – by his own decision.
Thai boxing for young and old
A WARRINGTON man who took up Thai boxing at the age of seven and later spent five years in Thailand from the age of 16 has opened his own gym in his home town.
Developer seeks to avoid paying towards bus service
A DEVELOPER is asking to be released from an agreement to pay £160,000-a-year for five years towards the cost of enhanced bus services needed as a result of the building of some 400 homes at Warrington.
Charity celebrates a service milestone
A WARRINGTON-based social care charity is celebrating winning its 20th service contract on Merseyside.
Cold weather alert for Warrington
THE Met Office has issued a Level 2 cold weather alert for Warrington and the rest of the North West – and that has been reinforced by a warning from the borough council.
Frodsham to get 20mph speed limits on residential roads
COUNCIL chiefs have voted to introduce 20mph speed limits on residential roads in Frodsham.
“Save the dolphins” campaigner detained in Japan
A WARRINGTON man who volunteers for conservation charity Sea Shepherd was detained and then refused entry to Japan where he had planned to peacefully demonstrate against the slaughter of dolphins.
Travellers break through barrier at conservation area
TRAVELLERS have moved onto land at Silver Lane, Risley near Warrington – after apparently breaking through a barrier erected at a cost of £8,000 last year.
Knifeman arrested for causing an affray
A MAN has been arrested at Warrington for causing an affray.