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.
Author David Skentelbery
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.
Planning department “one of the best in the country”
DESPITE a reduction in staff levels, Warrington Borough Council’s planning department has managed to sustain good levels of performance in terms of deciding planning applications within statutory timescales.
Security gate to keep travellers out
A SECURITY gate has been installed on Silver Lane, Risley – designed to put an end to traveller incursions.
Exhibition to celebrate World War 1 voluntary groups
AN exhibition is planned to celebrate the activities of Warrington’s voluntary organisations during the First World War.