£108,000 will give two schools solar energy
COMMUNITY benefit society Lymm Community Energy has raised £108,000 for two schools through a successful share offer – the first of its kind in the Warrington area.
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Sophie’s a champion four times
AMATEUR horse rider Sophie Rogers, 29, from Glazebrook took four champion titles at the SEIB Trailblazers National Championships at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire – including overall reserve Supreme Champion in both the Ridden and In Hand sections.
Decision delayed on garage-into-house plan
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have put off a decision on a plan to convert a stone-built garage into a dwelling after hearing of objections from the local parish council.
A free dinner – that’s the right medicine!
RESIDENTS of Warrington are being invited out for a free dinner – on local community champion Healthwatch Warrington.
Prison farm shop to go-ahead
A PLAN to set up a farm shop in the grounds of a prison at Warrington has been given the go-ahead – at the third time of asking.
Police tackling crimes that “matter to local people”
POLICE in Cheshire have had tremendous success in tackling the crimes that matter to local people, according to Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer.
Council hits back over traveller camp claims
A SENIOR Labour councillor at Warrington has accused rebel councillor Kevin Bennett of making inflammatory statements which could encourage hate-crime as the row over a gypsy and traveller site in the borough rumbles on.
Five arrested after drugs raid
FOUR men and a woman have been arrested by police at Warrington on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply.
House prices are rising – it’s the time to sell!
NOW is the ideal time to sell in the North West, as the number of homes for sale decline and prices continue to rise.
Creating bird-friendly gardens
BIRD-friendly shrubs and flowers have been planted on to housing developments at Warrington – and residents are being given guidance on how to create their own bird-friendly gardens.