£348,705 to be confiscated from cigarette smuggler
A FORMER Warrington man who was the ringleader of a gang of cigarette smugglers has…
Author David Skentelbery
“Wild card” Jay will be in Horse of the Year Show
WARRINGTON showjumper Jay Buxton will take part in the International Classes at the Horse of the Year Show in October after winning the wild card qualifying class at the British National Showjumping Championships at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.
Watchdog says hospitals may be in breach of licence
MONITOR, the health service watchdog which regulates NHS Foundation Trusts, says there are grounds to suspect the trust which runs Warrington and Halton General hospitals is in breach of its licence.
Man rescued from cherrypicker – on Thelwall Viaduct
THERE was a full-scale emergency on Thelwall Viaduct, near Warrington early today when a highways worker was stranded in the basket of a cherrypicker while carrying out essential maintenance work.
Dumper truck damaged by fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out at Warrington last night to deal with a blaze involving a large dumper truck.
Who will go the extra mile for charity?
WARRINGTON Disability Partnership is looking for people to go the “extra mile” to raise money for the user-led social enterprise.
Anti-hate campaigner’s message for victims of bullying
YOUNGSTERS targeted by bullies were given support on tackling them by an anti-hate crime ambassador at Warrington.
Care home faces closure after nearly 70 years
ONE of the Warrington area’s oldest and best-loved care homes is facing the possibility of closure because of a funding crisis.
Near-impossible battle for survival
GRAPPENHALL now face a near-impossible battle to avoid relegation from the Vivio Cheshire County League’s premier division after stumbling to a disappointing defeat at Macclesfield.
Police probe fire at Warrington church
POLICE are investigating following a fire which appeared to have been started deliberately at the rear of a church at Warrington.