New MP says he will fight government austerity
WARRINGTON South’s new MP Faisal Rashid made his maiden speech in Parliament today- saying he would fight further government austerity.
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Kurt Gidley to retire at end of season
WARRINGTON Wolves’ half-back Kurt Gidley is to retire at the end of the current season.
Birchwood devastation strengthens case for travellers’ transit site
THE devastation caused by travellers at Birchwood has strengthened the case for a transit site in the Warrington area.
Travellers leave scene of devastation at Birchwood
VIDEO: TRAVELLERS who left a scene of devastation at Birchwood have been moved on by Warrington Police.
Plan to explore investment in library books
THE working group set up to discuss the future of Warrington’s libraries has agreed plans to explore how investment can be increased in new book and digital stock.
Warrington Walking Day road closures
WARRINGTON Borough Council has authorised the following road closures for the annual Walking Day which takes place this Friday. (June 30)
Businesses support Padgate Walking Day
BUSINESSES clubbed together to ensure the annual Padgate Walking Day took place.
St Rocco’s Starlight walkers raise over £100k
THE recent balmy weather did not hold for the annual St Rocco’s Starlight Walk with light rain falling as around 1,000 women of all ages took part in the fundraising midnight walk.
Two arrested after crashing car in bid to escape police
TWO males are in custody after failing to stop for police and crashing a vehicle following an incident in Warrington earlier today.
Public warned not to buy TVs from white van man
WARRINGTON Trading Standards and police are warning residents to be on their guard following reports of man in a white van attempting to sell TV’s in the Culcheth area.