Warrington’s £89 million tobacco bill
QUITTING smoking could lift 3,830 people in Warrington out of poverty, according to a new survey
Author David Skentelbery
Woman falsely claimed £21,000 benefit
A WOMAN falsely claimed more than £21,000 benefit because she failed to declare that she had a partner living with her, magistrates heard at Warrington.
Cyclist Matt grabs gold again
LYMM cyclist Matt Gibson, who picked up a clutch of medals in Greece earlier in the year as a member of the Great Britain cycling team, has struck gold again.
Business chief praises networking group
A BUSINESSMAN has praised a Warrington networking group for contributing 35 per cent to his turnover.
Health team nominated for top award
A WARRINGTON team of specialist NHS health professionals who support people affected by Stroke, Acquired Brain Injuries and other neurological conditions has been nominated for a distinguished award.
Green bin collections coming to an end
THERE’S less than a month to go before green bin collections stop for the winter at Warrington.
Structural survey on Cenotaph
A FULL structural survey has been carried out on Warrington’s Cenotaph at Bridge Foot as part of the borough council’s continuing investment in the memorial.
£1 million revamp for four gyms
LEISURE and lifestyle group LiveWire is investing more than £1 million to install state-of-the-art equipment into four of its gyms across Warrington.
Exploring the town’s industrial past
A NEW exhibition will open at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday November 14 which gives local people the chance to explore their connection to the town’s industrial past.
Van badly damaged by fire
A VAN was badly damaged by fire in an incident in Thelwall New Road, Grappenhall this afternoon.