New group aims to restore Warrington’s heritage
A NEW group has been formed aiming to reverse years of neglect to Warrington’s only riverside meadow and a historic canal – helping to restore the town’s battered reputation on heritage.
Author David Skentelbery
Labour hold on to council seat
LABOUR held on to a seat in the Bruche ward of Poulton-with-Fearnhead Parish Council in…
Weather warning – and the town shows true grit
WITH the Met Office issuing a weather warning for heavy rain at Warrington all day today, the borough council has announced its winter weather plans for the coming months.
Police warning over carpet cleaning scam
POLICE today issued a warning about “suspicious” men claiming to be carpet cleaners and calling at homes in the Lymm area.
Police unveil new high tech control room
A COMPUTER system used by the defence and security industries – and found in some of the most high-tech control rooms around the globe – will help transform the way police work in Warrington.
Drink driving – a seasonal warning from MP
NEW research has revealed that 1.05 drivers for every 1,000 in Warrington have a drink or drug driving conviction – and the figure has prompted MP David Mowat to urge motorists to avoid drink or drug driving over the festive season.
Infrastructure spending vital for town
INCREASED spending on infrastructure, announced in the Chancellors’ Autumn Statement could have big implications for Warrington.
Names “missing” from village war memorial
STOCKTON Heath Parish Council is investigating what steps are necessary to add 23 “missing” names on the village war memorial.
Ready, steady, go …it’s junior parkrun!
AN international initiative, which encourages young people to don their running gear and get active has launched in Warrington.
Consultants to take over laboratory project management
INDEPENDENT property consultant Pick Everard has been appointed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to take over project manager at its Daresbury laboratory, near Warrington.