Fire at Silver Lane, Risley
FIRE crews were called to Silver Lane, Risley, Warrington late last night to reports of an outbreak.
Author David Skentelbery
Industry award for growing postal operator
FAST growing Warrington-based postal and packets operator Secured Mail has received a coveted industry award.
Cyclist Matt has been busy collecting medals
A FORMER Lymm High School pupil has been busy collecting medals as a member of the Great Britain cycling team taking part in the UEC European under-23 track cycling championships in Athens.
Smoking ban at the Victoria Park Experience
THE Victoria Park Experience (VPX) – the annual event to keep children in Warrington occupied during the summer holidays – will for the first time be a smokefree event this year.
Primary school pupils’ “amazing” results
CHILDREN leaving Warrington Primary schools this summer have achieved “amazing” KS2 results and are continuing to outperform comparable schools across the North West and England, according to the borough council.
Council leader wins top regional post
LEADER of Warrington Borough Council Terry O’Neill, has been elected to a key regional role.
Child rescued from locked bathroom
A FIRE crew from Birchwood, Warrington was called out this afternoon to rescue a child who had locked themselves in a bathroom.
Motorway to close for resurfacing
WORK has started on a £900,000 scheme to resurface the M62 between Junction 11 at Birchwood and Junction 10 at Croft.
Two fire engines sent to fire in plant pot
TWO fire engines were sent to an address at Warrington – to deal with a fire in a plant pot.
Council puts off decision on £11.5 million loan
TOWN Hall chiefs have put off a final decision on the borough council’s controversial proposal to loan £11.5 million to Warrington Collegiate over a period of 10 years.