Road closure details for Birchwood 10k
A number of road closures will be in place this Sunday for the annual Birchwood 10k organised by Spectrum Striders.
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Missing 12-year-old boy and girl now found
Police have confirmed that the missing 12-year-old boy and girl from Warrington have now been found safe and well.
Warrington Pipe Band fly flag for town at World Championships
WARRNGTON’S piping tradition was proudly represented on the international stage on Saturday as the Warrington Pipe Band competed at the prestigious World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow.
Call for “joined up” consideration of Culcheth and Croft developments
INDEPENDENT Councillor Neil Johnson says that proposed developments in the villages of Culcheth and Croft should not be considered in isolation and believes Warrington Borough Council must put a system in place to allow each of these proposals to be considered “in the round”.
Bowling tournament at Eagle Sports & Social Club supports Hopes and Beams charity
A three-weekend crown green bowls competition involving 64 players at Eagle Sports & Social Club raised £210 for the Hopes and Beams charity.
Multi-talented 12-year-old Orford girl set for recital at Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral
A multi-talented 12-year-old girl from Orford, Warrington, is set to perform a recital at Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral this Friday.
Concerns over delays in planning application for proposed anaerobic digestion plant at Winwick
A local councillor has expressed concerns over planning application delays involving proposals for an anaerobic digestion plant at Winwick, Warrington.
Great Warrington Duck Race brings colour and community spirit to the River Mersey
HUNDREDS of people gathered at Warrington Rowing Club yesterday for the annual Great Warrington Duck Race, with hundreds of brightly coloured plastic ducks taking to the water in a fun-filled event supporting the local community.
Animal charity launches £12,000 appeal to help fund puppy’s life-changing surgery
LOCAL charity Warrington Animal Welfare (WAW) is appealing for the community’s support towards a £12,000 veterinary bill for specialist surgery for a puppy born with severely deformed front legs.
Council details how developer funding has been spent on Broomfields Leisure Centre following fury over pool closure
WITH the swimming pool currently closed at Broomfields Leisure Centre sparking fury in the local community, Warrington Borough Council has detailed how Section 106 monies from developers have been spent on the building – and why they can’t be used to carry out repairs.