Fire crews bring blaze under control
FIRE crews have succeeded in containing a blaze at industrial premises
in Warrington which, early today, resulted in four streets being closed
and numerous homes and businesses being evacuated.
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Higham hoping to make amends in Challenge Cup
WARRINGTON Wolves hooker Micky Higham believes that defeat in the
Tetley’s Challenge Cup semi-final last year has only sharpened his
appetite to win the sport’s most coveted trophy for the fourth time in
his career.
Blaze pub evacuated
A WARRINGTON pub was evacuated this morning after fire broke out in the kitchen.
National role for school governor
A WARRINGTON school governor has been chosen for a national role,
supporting chairmen of governors across the country to improve
governance and school performance.
Mixed views over proposed village foodstore
RESIDENTS turned out in force to view information on a proposal for a
new foodstore on the site of the former Rushgreen Service Station at
Lymm.
Garage offers free course to help motorists learn more about their cars
FOLLOWING on from the success of previous events Warrington Service
Centre is again inviting local people to a series of free evening
motoring courses designed to teach them the basics about their cars.
MP supports Volunteers' week
MP Helen Jones has highlighted the outstanding work undertaken by
volunteers across Warrington at the beginning of Volunteers Week.
Priestley stars earn prestigious offers
PERFORMERS and backstage stars from Priestley College are set to tread the same boards as some of Britain’s finest actors.
Beware of council tax cold-callers scam
WARRINGTON Borough Council is issuing advice to residents about
cold-callers making claims that people are owed rebates or can have
their properties re-valued to a lower tax band.
House targeted by arsonists
POLICE are appealing for information following an arson attack on a home on Alder Lane in Warrington.