Firefighters called out to wheelie bin fire in Orford Park
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night to deal with a wheelie bin on fire on Orford Park, Warrington.
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Watching residents left disappointed as fog obscures demolition of Fiddler’s Ferry cooling towers
WATCH: HUNDREDS of local residents who turned out in force in freezing conditions to watch the demolition of four of the iconic cooling towers at Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station, were left disappointed as a stubborn fog obscured their vision.
Surprise snowfall provides real festive feel for Warrington
SNOW arrived in Warrington late on Saturday night, providing a real festive feel to the town.
Giant Santa lights up Latchford street to raise funds for Sled Dog Rescue charity
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Christmas at Primrose Hill Nursery
A fabulous Christmas Market helped launch the festive season at Primrose Hill Nursery at High Legh near Lymm.
Shop Local and support small businesses this Small Business Saturday
WITH the cost-of-living crisis post the COVID-19 pandemic there has never been a more important time to “shop local” and support small businesses on Small Business Saturday, tomorrow, December 2.
Unite Union slam council’s bin strike High Court action as a “disgrace” and “massive waste of taxpayers’ money”
FOLLOWING a High Court ruling refusing an injunction by Warrington Borough Council to stop the local bin strike by Unite Union members, general secretary Sharon Graham has slammed the action a “disgrace” and a “massive waste of taxpayers’ money.”
Sankey Brook flood plans to be showcased at community drop-in session
THE Environment Agency, Warrington Borough Council and United Utilities are inviting residents and business owners affected by flooding in Warrington to a multi-agency community drop-in next Tuesday, December 5.
Return of popular Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church
THE popular Community Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church in Lymm, is back this year with around 49 trees on display and runs from today, Friday 1st December. to Sunday 3rd December.
Firefighters extinguish bedroom fire
FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus put out a bedroom fire at a property in Woolston, Warrington, yesterday evening.