Drivers warned to avoid flooded road
MOTORISTS are being advised to avoid Lymm Road, Thelwall where there are reports of flooding.
Author David Skentelbery
International challenge for design students
A DESIGN agency has challenged sixth formers at Warrington to create a marketing campaign for one of its international clients.
Health screening programme reaches one million landmark
A SIGNIFICANT health screening milestone has been reached today, with the one millionth 65-year-old man in England being screened for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
Hundreds of Job opportunities for young people
HUNDREDS of North West-based opportunities for young people will be showcased at Warrington’s second Apprenticeship and Jobs Fair.
£302,000 grant for all-weather pitch
WARRINGTON leisure and lifestyle service LiveWire has won a £302,184 grant from the Premier League and FA Facilities Fund to install a state-of-the-art third generation artificial grass pitch as part of the Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub development.
Four jailed for total of 24 years after string of burglaries
THREE men and one woman are behind bars for a total of 24 years after admitting committing burglaries across Warrington and other nearby towns.
Hospital closes A&E to all but “life-threatening” cases
WARRINGTON Hospital today activated its full capacity protocol – which effectively means patients should not attend A&E unless it is a life-threatening situation.
Rail passengers paying 25% more, says MP
HARD working commuters in Warrington North are having to pay 25 per cent more on rail fares than they were five years ago, according to MP Helen Jones.
Organised crime unit’s mission to protect the region
THE work of the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit will be explored at a free public lecture at Warrington next week.
Boundary changes “plain stupid and an insult to the electorate”
THE Local Government Boundaries Commission has been accused of misleading local political parties in the run-up to its controversial recommendations for the Warrington area.