High school aims for flower show glory
YOUNGSTERS from Warrington’s Penketh High School are hoping they will have a winning garden at this year’s RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park – with the help of bakery workers who have swapped flour for flowers!
Author David Skentelbery
Arson attack on parked car
AN arsonist set fire to a car on a car park at Warrington today.
Warrington must fight Sunday trading changes – MP
WARRINGTON should oppose any changes to Sunday trading hours, according to MP Helen Jones.
Residents’ protest over “mindless vandalism”
RESIDENTS of the Longbarn area of Warrington are calling on the borough council to block off a new footpath because of “mindless vandalism” caused to a concrete fence.
Day care centre for dogs wins approval
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given the go-ahead for a day care centre for dogs in a warehouse building – despite opposition from the local parish council.
Free treat for theatre fans
THEATRE fans at Warrington are in for a treat with Creative Remedies performing their free summer production at 1pm on Monday at the Pyramid Centre.
Workers evacuated as fire breaks out
WORKERS were evacuated from a Warrington works this afternoon after fire broke out in a shredding machine.
Council to co-opt new member
A VACANCY has occurred on Walton Parish Council, following the resignation earlier this year, of Cllr Viv Lacey.
Gala dinner celebrates university’s 175th year
CIVIC dignitaries from across the North West – and including Warrington’s Mayor and Mayoress – attended a gala dinner to mark the culmination of the 175th anniversary year of the University of Chester.
Cheshire sees one of biggest falls in crime
CHESHIRE has recorded one of the biggest falls in crime the UK, according to new figures released by the Office of National Statistics.