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.
Author David Skentelbery
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.
Alex’s unforgettable passage to India
A CULCHETH girl is back home after taking part in a Girlguiding trip to India.
Round-the-clock storage facility rejected
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have thrown out a controversial proposal for a 24-hour, seven day a week storage facility.
Woman rescued from canal embankment
A WOMAN was rescued from a canal embankment at Warrington shortly before midnight – after an operation involving four fire engines, a rescue boat and a rope rescue unit.
New children’s play area opens
AN exciting new children’s play area has given residents of Great Sankey something to celebrate.
Shy Ashleigh finds her voice through dance
WHEN Ashleigh Bradbury first arrived at Warrington’s Priestley College she was too shy to speak up in class.
“Temporary financial support” plea for market
TOWN Hall bosses are to be asked to agree to give “temporary financial support” to Warrington Market during the critical trading period during the regeneration of the Bridge Street quarter of the town centre.
Days gone by in Dallam
RESIDENTS of the Dallam area of Warrington took a trip down memory lane when they attended “Dallam Days Gone By”