Motorway closed after cars crash
THE M6 was completely closed in both directions last night (Sunday) following a two-car crash on the northbound carriageway between junctions 21 and 21a, near Thelwall Viaduct.
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Hundreds of homes without water at Lymm
HUNDREDS of homes are without water at Lymm as a result of a burst main near Massey Brook Lane.
Residents lose plans battle over taxi office
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given the go ahead for a taxi booking office despite objections from local residents and a borough councillor.
Road closed as fire crews tackle arson blaze
POLICE are investigating a suspected arson attack on a car at Warrington in the early hours of today.
Want to get poetic about Warrington?
IS there something about Warrington you would like to get poetic about?
House plan approved – despite objections
PLANS for a detached dwelling on the remaining part of the former Fourways NHS residential facility at the junction of Stainforth Close and Twiss Green Lane, Culcheth have been approved by borough planners – despite objections from local residents, Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council and local borough councillors Chris Vobe and Matt Smith.
Gas engineers ready to deal with emergencies
NATIONAL Grid are working round-the-clock during the Christmas period – and expect to receive about 63,300 calls to their emergency service number.
Residents asked to take part in taxi survey
RESIDENTS of Frodsham, Helsby , Kingsley and surrounding areas who use licensed taxis are being asked to take part ina survey.
Man’s body found on footpath near Mersey
THE body of a man was found on a footpath by the Mersey, near Centre Park Square, Warrington shortly before 2pm today.
Police thank public for help in recovering wheelchair
THE detective who returned a stolen wheelchair to a Warrington family – rescuing their Christmas in the process – has today thanked the public and the media for their help in recovering the property.