Two fire crews tackle wheelie bin fire
TWO fire crews were called out during the early hours of Sunday morning following reports of a fire in a bin compound at a property in Orford, Warrington.
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Homes plan in church grounds approved by planners
PLANNERS have approved proposals to build one pair of semi-detached dwellings in the grounds of a Warrington church.
Road closure for felling of hazardous trees
A road is set to face evening closures for up to eight weeks while National Highways fell hazardous trees near the M56 at Warrington.
Police warning after van driver attempts to force entry to property at Winwick
POLICE have issued a warning to the public to be on their guard after a van driver attempted to force entry to a property at Winwick on the pretence of needing water.
Drink-drive suspect who fled crash scene charged
A drink-drive suspect who fled the scene of a collision at Lymm early on Monday morning has been arrested and charged.
No serious injuries reported following two-vehicle collision which closed Cromwell Avenue
POLICE say no serious injuries were reported following a two-vehicle collision on Cromwell Avenue, Warrington late on Wednesday afternoon, which resulted in a road closure for more than two hours.
Death of missing woman not suspicious as 51-year-old man released without charge
UPDATED: DETECTIVES have today confirmed the death of a missing woman after a body was found at a property in Bewsey, Warrington, is not suspicious.
MP encourages residents to have a say on future of Fiddler’s Ferry site
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter is encouraging residents to have a say on the future of the Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station site during a public consultation.
From the sofa to skills: six in 10 teens inspired by careers portrayed in TV shows
NEW research reveals as many as 62% of youngsters in the North West say they are inspired by careers they see portrayed in TV shows.
Council’s “mountain of debt” back in the national spotlight
WARRINGTON Borough Council is once again in the national spotlight over its “mountain of debt” which Tory MP Andy Carter says cannot be allowed to continue while new Labour leader Cllr Hans Mundry blames 14 years of brutal Conservative austerity.