Planners want to reject green belt garden
PLANNERS at Warrington will take a second look next week at a retrospective application to change a piece of open land in the Green Belt into a domestic garden.
Author David Skentelbery
MP backs shopworkers on Sunday trading
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones supported an Usdaw lobby of Parliament to oppose the Government’s proposal to devolve Sunday trading regulations.
Historic takeover of town centre church
AFTER serving the Roman Catholic population of Warrington since the 1700s, the Benedictine monks of Ampleforth Abbey have had to relinquish their last church in the town – the historic St Mary’s Church in Buttermarket Street.
Police raid uncovers another cannabis farm
POLICE at Warrington today uncovered another cannabis farm in the town.
Head girl’s powerful letter about her “brilliant school”
LESS than a year after a Warrington High School was slammed by education watchdogs Ofsted, it has been judged to have changed beyond recognition.
Revised market scheme back before planning bosses
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a temporary market building in Warrington town centre will come back before planning bosses next Wednesday.
Award for student who battled with brain tumour
A WARRINGTON student has been recognised for successfully completing his studies and contributing to college life despite battling with a brain tumour.
Police appeal after hotel robbery
POLICE at Warrington have appeal for help from the public following a robbery at a local hotel which took place earlier this month.
Councillor apologises after email gaffe
A RED-faced councillor has been forced to apologise to a colleague he accused of “walking out” just before a crucial vote was taken.
Traffic still heavy despite motorway re-opening
TRAFFIC was heavier than usual in Warrington and elsewhere this morning as motorists appeared to be trying to avoid the M56 – even though the motorway had been re-opened following yesterday’s incident when a tanker lorry overturned near Helsby.