Firm wins radiochemical testing contract
WARRINGTON-based Amec Foster Wheeler has been awarded a series of contracts from CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, to carry out radiochemical testing.
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Showjumper’s plan clears the first hurdle
SHOWJUMPER Jay Buxton’s plans to create a top class equestraian training facility at Croft have cleared the first hurdle.
Police bucking the trend on rural crime
POLICE in Cheshire are bucking the trend when it comes to tackling rural crime.
Young dancers heading for the top
YOUNG dancers from Warrington are heading to the UK’s top dance and theatre schools after dazzling tutors and examiners with their skills.
Lib Dem petition over boundary proposals
LIBERAL Democrats at Lymm have launched a petition against the proposal by the Boundary Commission to split the village in two for elections.
Picnic tables for Millennium Green’s “outdoor classroom”
SIX new wooden tables/benches have been installed on The Lumb Brook Millennium Green, Appleton – made and delivered by the team at The Walton Lea Partnership.
Anti-fracking demonstration at Helsby
ANTI-fracking protesters staged a demonstration outside a meeting of Helsby Parish Council, amid increasing concerns over seismic tests being carried out in the area.
Clare’s boat party for charity
ONE of the newest members of Frodsham Town Council is organising a boat party on…
Operation Shield fends off criminals
COMMUNITIES across Cheshire are clamouring to be part of Operation Shield – a police initiative to fend off criminals by protecting property with unique and traceable marking techniques.
Showjumper’s arena plan angers neighbours
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington are being asked to approve proposals to extend and alter stables and barns and create a new 75m X 35m all-weather outdoor arena to provide training facilities for a promising young showjumper.