Gypsy caravan site plan thrown out
THE controversial application to give a temporary gypsy caravan site permanent status at Walton, Warrington – and increase the number of caravans – has been thrown out by borough council planning chiefs.
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Councillor slams builder over unfinished work
A COUNCILLOR has called on developers to “fulfil their obligations” following completion of a housing estate on a former wartime camp site at Croft, Warrington.
Health watchdog to hold annual meeting
HEALTHWATCH Warrington, the town’s independent consumer champion for health and social care, will be holding its second annual general meeting next Wednesday, October 14.
Top sports journalist joins university team
A LEADING sports journalist will share his expertise to inspire the writers of the future as part of the media department at the Warrington Campus of the University of Chester.
Birchwood office building on the market
A MAJOR office building at Warrington is to be sold following the decision by communications giant TalkTalk to consolidate its North West operations at Salford by early 2017.
Brides galore as winter wedding ball raises £1,126 for charity
THE second “Winter Wedding Ball” at Frodsham’s Best Western Forest Hills Hotel attracted 120 ladies, nearly all in their wedding dresses – and raised £1,126.55 for charity.
Mystery of overturned boat on Mersey
POLICE are investigating after an overturned boat discovered in the Mersey off Knutsford Road, Warrington.
Storm over round-the-clock storage plan
A PLAN for a round-the-clock storage container rental facility on industrial land at Woolston, Warrington has caused a storm of protest.
Cannabis farm waste dumped in lane
WASTE materials from an illegal cannabis factory was dumped in a lane – only days after volunteers had cleared up the area.
Stunning venue for winter weddings
WARRINGTON’S stunning Walton Hall makes a superb location for a winter wedding or any other event – and it’s available for weekend books throughout November, December and January.