Vintage bus will help spread Christmas cheer
WARRINGTON’S bus company will have its vintage Leyland PD2 & Volvo Olympian open top buses out and about next Friday (Dec 21) helping spread some Christmas cheer.
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New town centre apartments will include roof top botanical garden
THE site of a former town centre bank is set to be replaced by a multi-million pound apartments development topped by a deluxe roof top garden, complete with botanical planting.
Severe cold weather warning
Warrington Council is reminding residents to look out for vulnerable people and take care when out and about, as a level 2 cold weather alert hits the region.
Firefighters tackle boiler fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out during the early hours of today to tackle a fire involving a central heating boiler in a garage at a property on Colebrook Close, Birchwood.
Planners approve proposals to demolish historic Lymm Hotel
THE historic Lymm Hotel looks set to be demolished after planners approved proposals to transform the site into three storey retirement and care homes and a two storey children’s nursery.
Youth Club’s Christmas Hamper Appeal Accelerates
WARRINGTON Youth Club’s Christmas Hamper Appeal has accelerated thanks to a generous donation of food and drink from Car dealership group, Rybrook Jaguar, to support deserving families throughout the town.
Strictly St Rocco’s raises £61,000 for hospice
THE annual Strictly St Rocco’s event has raised a sensational £61,000 for the Warrington based hospice.
Man who stabbed friend six times receives life sentence for murder
A Warrington man who stabbed a friend six times, including once through the heart, has been sentenced to life in prison for murder.
Council halt plans to close recycling centre while alternative site found
CONTROVERSIAL plans to close the Stockton Heath Community Recycling Centre have been halted pending further investigative work to find an alternative site in the south of the town.
Lymm hold on for a crucial win
LYMM welcomed Sandal to a wet and murky Crouchley Lane, but with the panto season in full swing spirits were high and hope eternal that the recent improved performances might finally turn into a win and much needed points.