Homes evacuated and road closed following discovery of grenade device
HOMES were evacuated and a road closed following the discovery of a grenade device at a property in Old Hall, Warrington, today.
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Police launch appeal after man suffers serious facial injuries during row over cigarette
DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault in Warrington town centre, when a man received serious facial injuries during an argument over a cigarette, are appealing for witnesses.
Voluntary groups vow to fight Warrington Borough Council eviction notice
TWO voluntary groups have vowed to fight a Warrington Borough Council eviction notice ordering them to vacate Fearnhead Cross Youth and Community Centre.
Warrington Wolves’ Coral Challenge Cup Squad to face Wigan
WARRINGTON Wolves’ boss Steve Price has named his 19 man squad for the visit of rivals Wigan Warriors in their sixth round Coral Challenge Cup tie at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Sunday (May 12) kick off 2.15pm.
Historic Golden Gates back in town!
WARRINGTON’S historic town hall Golden Gates are back in town – and work will start on Monday (May 13) to restore them to their former glory in a restoration project costing circa £500,000.
Parish council recognises school’s achievement
CROFT Parish Council has recognised Croft Primary School’s achievement of winning the prestigious British Council International School Award.
Tickets set to go on sale for Lymm Festival
THE annual Lymm Festival is returning soon and it promises to be another great year with something for everyone with tickets set to go on sale on May 18.
Long service award for Warrington Lifeguard
FORMER leisure centre manager Greg Snape has been presented with a special long service for lifeguard training and development.
Knife crime video finalists announced
THE finalists for a competition where young people from across Cheshire made a video or audio recording about knife crime have been announced and available to view online.
Beekeeper seeks help from public to relocate bee swarms
WARRINGTON’S last remaining beekeeper willing to collect bee swarms free of charge is appealing for help from the public in relocating colonies in substantial forestry areas of the borough.