Blind woman “trapped” in her home by parked cars
A 93-year-old visually impaired Warrington woman could be prevented from attending weekly sessions at the town’s blind centre – because she is “trapped” in her home by parked cars.
Author David Skentelbery
Cotebrook House now in the hands of liquidators
THE future of Cotebrook House, Lymm, is now in the hands of a firm of liquidators in Manchester following the closure of the 69-year-old home on October 31.
Thousands get in the festive mood – despite wind and rain
THE people of Frodsham defied rain and wind to turn out in their thousands for the town’s annual Christmas Festival.
Winter wonderland at Walton Hall
A WINTER wonderland awaits visitors to Warrington’s Walton Hall and Gardens, which are to be transformed into a magical, festive fantasy land with fun for all the family in the run-up to Christmas
Award-winning students seek help from local businesses
THREE Warrington students are hoping businesses will assemble to help their award-winning app become a reality.
A chance to remember babies who have died
A NON-denominational service is to be held at Warrington to provide a special time during the festive season to remember babies who have died.
5,000 youngsters dispel the myth of political apathy
WARRINGTON’S next generation of voters gave the lie to the notion of political apathy when more than 5,000 of them took part in a national campaign to find their views on some of the burning issues of the day.
Man trapped in house by blazing wheelie bin
A MAN had to be rescued by firefighters at Warrington early today after he was trapped in his house by a blazing wheelie bin which had been placed against the front door.
Junior doctors to take “positive action” on strike day
IF the junior doctors’ strike goes ahead, a group of young medics plan to take what they call “positive action” – by volunteering to teach basic life support skills at Lymm.
MP welcomes “fairer funding” for schools
A FAIRER funding formula for schools announced by chancellor George Osborne in his Autumn statement could result in a better deal for Warrington, MP David Mowat believes.