Male Voice Choir return home triumphant from Welsh competition
WARRINGTON Male Voice Choir have returned home triumphant from the North Wales Choir Festival after winning the ‘single voice’ category, for a second time.
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St Rocco’s confirm Lymm book shop closure despite fears it will be damaging to village
WORRIED Lymm residents have been raising concerns over the proposed closure of St Rocco’s Book Shop at Lymm fearing it will damage trade in the village, with other shops also rumoured to be closing due to increased rents.
Police confirm missing teenage girl with links to Warrington found safe and well
POLICE have confirmed a 17-year-old missing girl with links to Warrington, who had been reported missing from the West Cornwall area has been found safe and well.
Tories challenge transfer of bus depot decision and extension of £29m loan facility to out of town housing association
THE opposition Tory group at Warrington Borough Council has challenged two decisions of the recent Cabinet meeting and “called them in” to the scrutiny committee to be held tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5.
Fire crews attend cooker fire at Culcheth
FIRE crews were called out to reports of a cooker fire at a residential property at Culcheth, Warrington.
Three fire crews attend smoke-logged premises after intruder alarm activated
THREE fire crews attended smoke-logged premises on Bridge Street in Warrington town centre believed to have been caused by an intruder alarm being activated.
Specialist dive team called in after issues identified with water level controls at Lymm Dam
AN urgent investigation is underway after issues were identified with the water level control valves in Lymm Dam.
New multi-million pound Living Well Hub officially opens
A pioneering multi-million pound Living Well Hub designed to help people with their health and wellbeing needs has opened in Warrington town centre.
Dangerous RAAC concrete discovered at Warrington Hospital
DANGEROUS RAAC concrete has been identified at Warrington Hospital, although it is in an isolated area and will not impact the delivery of patient care.
Council completes insourcing of LiveWire leisure, libraries and lifestyle services
WARRINGTON Borough Council has successfully brought leisure, libraries and lifestyle services provided by LiveWire back ‘in-house’ at a cost of more than £5m.