Blue heritage plaque unveiled as University Centre is launched
A BLUE heritage plaque has been unveiled to mark the official opening of University Centre, Warrington – the new town centre campus of the University of Chester.
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Plan to convert barn into homes at 19th century farm
PLANS to convert a disused barn into two dwellings at a 19th-century farm in Appleton have been submitted to Warrington planners.
Classical music to sooth anti-social behaviour!
CLASSICAL music is to be played at Warrington’s Birchwood railway station – to deter anti-social behaviour.
Planning sought for five houses – which are already nearly built
PROPOSALS for five houses on the site of a former farmhouse are to be considered by Warrington planning chiefs – even though construction of the properties is already well advanced.
Award for lorry driver who saved the life of a man on motorway bridge
A WARRINGTON-based lorry driver has been praised after stopping his truck to save the life of a man intending to jump from a motorway bridge.
Beer festival to raise funds for community events
THE first Winwick Beer Festival will take place on Saturday, June 24.
United Utilities scoops award for graduate training
WARRINGTON-based United Utilities has scooped a regional award for its graduate scheme.
Alderman Bolton Primary pupils meet a footballing legend
FIFTEEN Key Stage 2 pupils from Warrington’s Alderman Bolton Primary School travelled to Liverpool’s Anfield stadium to take part in a World Book Day event.
Wolves club legends inducted into players’ “Hall of Fame”
WARRINGTON Wolves club legends Ben Westwood, Barry Philbin and Dave Cotton have been inducted into the Players’ Association Hall of Fame.
Cheshire Premier League cricket returns – and Grappers find the going tough
CHESHIRE Premier League cricket returned to Grappenhall’s Broad Lane ground for the first time since 2019.