Planners approve £52 m project to regenerate Warrington town centre
PLANS for a £52 million redevelopment of Bridge Street, including
relocating the town’s market, has been given the green light by
Warrington’s planning committee.
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Young dancers to learn with top company
YOUNG dancers from Warrington are to have the opportunity to take part
in a workshop with leading dance company Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures
-thanks to a partnership with arts charity IdeasTap, which helps young
people aged 18-30 trying to make a start in the creative industries.
Car sharing on the increase
A SURVEY carried out among commuters in Warrington has shown that 55 per
cent of them would now consider car sharing – an increase of 10 per
cent compared with a year ago.
Council wins grant to tackle fraud
WARRINGTON Borough Council and its partners have successfully bid for a total of £140,000 to help in the fight against fraud.
Woolston Learning Village opens
A NEW centre for children with special educational needs was officially opened in Woolston last month.
New radio station wins O2 funding
ORFORD student Daniel Miller has won a bid funded by O2 to inspire the next generation of radio enthusiasts in Warrington.
Sports complex wins longer hours
A MAJOR new sports and community hub to be built in Warrington’s
Victoria Park is to be allowed to stay open until midnight – to allow
for greater use of the facilities and promote active lifestyles.
Lantern parade lights up Warrington
YOUNGSTERS and their parents braved the elements to help light up Warrington town centre with the annual Lantern Parade.
F.A Cup giant killers bolster squad with promotion winning midfielder
F.A Cup giant killers Warrington Town have strengthened their squad with the signing of Paul Woolcott from Chorley.
Winter warmer packs for the elderly
ELDERLY residents and vulnerable people living in Warrington will
benefit from winter warmer packs to help them during extreme winter
weather.