Council praised for 20mph scheme
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s “Transport for Warrington” team have received national recognition for their 20mph scheme.
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
£7m boost for primary schools
PRIMARY schools in Warrington will receive £7 million to boost the
attainment of children from less well-off homes, thanks to the Pupil
Premium – the £2.5 billion fund set up by Liberal Democrat ministers to
ensure that all children have the best start in life.
Rebel pledges common sense politics
REBEL councillor Kevin Bennett, who resigned from the Labour Party to
fight the crucial Warrington South seat in the General Election, has
spelled out why he thinks voters should choose him on May 7.
Three jailed for arson
THREE men involved in two separate arson attacks at Warrington have been
jailed for a total of more than 13 years – and fire chiefs are hoping
the sentences will act as a deterrent and show people have serious
offences of arson are.
Showcase garden that became a lake
GED Hunter’s one and-a-half acre garden was his pride and joy and something of a landmark on the A56 Higher Lane at Lymm – until a burst water main transformed it into a lake.
Are you feeling motivated?
NOW 2015 is well underway do you feel motivated and have you created
your resolutions for the year, or are you left after the Christmas break
feeling sluggish, unwell and de-motivated?
Important changes in the near future
BY the time you read this the January tax return deadline will have
passed, we will hopefully have submitted all clients’ returns on time,
and I will have had my customary double scotch in celebration!
Same again for Wolves!
WARRINGTON Wolves’ boss Tony Smith has named the same 19 man squad from the opening day victory over Salford for Friday’s visit to Hull, kick off 8pm.
Hawkwind to play Parr Hall
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LEGENDARY lords of space-rock, Hawkwind, bring their unmissable show to fans at Warrington’s Parr Hall on Thursday, March 5.
Online map pinpoints tax cheats
AN online map pinpointing tax cheats in the North West – including Warrington – has been launched by HM Revenue and Customs.