Changes to postal voting at local elections
NEW postal voting rules and requirements for all councils have been introduced ahead of Warrington’s local elections on Thursday, May 2.
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MP urges Prime Minister to call in inspectors as council’s £1.8b debt costs more than £1m a week in interest payments
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s £1.8bn debt was in the national spotlight again during Prime Minister’s Questions today as Andy Carter MP flagged concerns over interest repayments on borrowings on risky investments.
Off-road scrambler seized at Orford
POLICE have seized an off-road scrambler in the Orford area of Warrington and are seeking help from the public to trace others involved in the illegal activity.
Market traders plan to summit Mount Snowden in aid of two charities
A team of 30 Warrington Market traders will be summiting Mount Snowdon the Sunday, April 21, raising money for Claire House Hospice and Warrington Youth Zone.
Tory leader issues 73 page report on council’s “misleading” £10m investment in Junk Bonds
OPPOSITION Tory leader Cllr Nigel Balding has published a 73 page report claiming Warrington Borough Council issued misleading information over a £10m investment in Junk Bonds.
Pink Eye artist starts work on giant mural featuring Warrington Wolves’ legend Paul Cullen
WORK is underway on a giant mural on the side of the King’s Head pub featuring Warrington Wolves’ legend Paul Cullen by local artist Anthony Turk – famous for the Pink Eye.
Rock Steady Boxing helps fight Parkinson’s Disease
VIDEO: ROCK Steady Boxing Warrington has officially opened, helping those who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease.
Rylands sack new manager just three days after making appointment
WARRINGTON Rylands have terminated the contract of their new manager Sam Wilson.
Police warning over bogus traders knocking on doors
POLICE have issued a warning over bogus traders operating in the Warrington area, charging alarming rates for uncompleted work.
Fire crews called out to flat fire at Old Hall
TWO fire crews were called out last night following reports of a flat fire at Old Hall, Warrington.