Taxi driver assaulted and robbed
POLICE are appealing for information after a 24-year-old taxi driver was
attacked and robbed in Warrington by four men during the early hours of
New Year’s Eve (Dec 31).
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Gary Skentelbery
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The most important new cars launching in 2015
Once more, 2015 is set to be a immense year for crossovers, with Honda reviving its HR-V badge for a new entry into that class, while the new Vauxhall Astra and Jaguar XE are big news for the British car industry. But whether you’re after a supermini, SUV or supercar, you’ve never had a better range of models to choose from.
At Green Apple Leasing we have put together the top 20 cars to look out for this year!
Strict conditions imposed on town centre bar
STRICT licensing conditions have been imposed on a Warrington town
centre bar which was the subject of a three month closure order last
month.
Police target shoplifters
POLICE are working with retailers across a wide area of South Warrington this month to combat shoplifting.
School expansion will take playing field space
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington are being urged to approve extensions at a
primary school – despite objections from Sport England over the loss of
playing field space.
Bowls pavilion facelift
A BOWLS pavilion in a popular Warrington park is to be given a facelift – if planning chiefs give approval.
Veterans' charity opens new centre
WARRINGTON-based Blue Apple Heroes – the charity which supports
veterans with combat stress related illnesses and their families – has
moved into a new home for the New Year.
House in garden plan withdrawn
A PLAN to build a dormer bungalow in the garden of an existing property
in Druridge Drive, Penketh was withdrawn before it came before
Warrington’s planning committee.
Town Hall alterations approved
PLANNING chiefs have given the go-ahead for alterations to one of
Warrington’s most important Grade 1 Listed Buildings – the Town Hall.
First win of the New Year for Town
BEN Wharton was on the scoresheet as Warrington Town secured their first win of 2015 with a 3-1 victory at Burscough.