War memorials to be restored
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have approved proposals to restore or replace three weathered memorial plaques at Penketh Library commemorating the fallen of two world wars and other conflicts.
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New house will not spoil setting of historic cottage
COUNCILLORS at Warrington have decided a plan to build a four-bedroom detached house next to a 300-year-old cottage will not spoil the setting of the locally listed building.
Fringe festival gets off to a good start
THE first Fairfield Fringe Festival got off to a good start with two events at The Old School, Fairfield Street, Warrington
“Get online” website launched in Warrington
WARRINGTON residents who are not yet “online” can learn basic IT skills at free sessions during “Get Online Week”.
Pool to close for £1.1 million upgrade
THE swimming pool at Woolston Neighbourhood Hub is to close for about five months while a £1.1 million improvement takes place.
Now police can check fingerprints in the street
POLICE in Warrington will now be using mobile fingerprint devices to check the identities of suspects stopped in the street.
Railway station plan now on track
THE long-awaited new railway station for Warrington West is finally on track after planning chiefs gave detailed plans the seal of approval.
MP slams council for “disadvantaging” schools in the north
BOROUGH Council policies are putting schools in the north of Warrington at a disadvantage, according to MP Helen Jones.
New help for child asthma sufferers
CHILDREN in Warrington who suffer from asthma or a recurrent wheeze have a new option for treatment this winter after a pilot of a new service in the borough was extended for a further six months.
Ethnic communities association to launch discussion forum
WARRINGTON Ethnic Communities Association (WECA) is to create a “Let’s Discuss Forum” to provide an informal, friendly space for Culturally Diverse Communities (CDC) to voice, put forward and get involved in matters which have an impact on them.