World War One commemorations
A FOUR-year programme of special events to commemorate the centenary of
the First World War has been announced by Warrington Borough Council and
partner organisations.
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Saga of the lone tree
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s planning committee will meet next week to
consider just one item – the future of a single Silver Birch tree.
Consultants win geothermal heat plant deal
WARRINGTON environmental firm SLR Consulting has been appointed by GT
Energy (GTE) to submit a planning application for the next phase of its
proposed deep geothermal heat plant and district heating network in
Manchester.
Ministerial praise for Warrington school
EDUCATION and childcare minister Elizabeth Truss dropped in at
Warrington’s Evelyn Street Primary School to see the after-hours
childcare provision and to congratulate them on their test results in
science and maths.
All planned surgery to move to Halton
ALL planned, routine surgery is to be moved from Warrington Hospital and transferred to Halton General.
Police probe motor cycle blaze
POLICE are investigating a suspected arson attack at Warrington which left a motor cycle badly damaged.
Accountants pledge support for St Rocco’s
WARRINGTON based accountants Walker Begley are the latest company to pledge their long term support for St Rocco’s Hospice.
Van firm donates to Action for Children
LEADING used commercial vehicle retailer Van Monster is celebrating its
10th anniversary by donating £10 of every van sold to children’s
charity, Action for Children, throughout the month of March.
£10,000 raised for Sport Relief
LIVEWIRE raised a staggering £10,000 for Sport Relief last weekend by
holding a Swimathon and 12 hour Spinathon at Orford Jubilee and Woolston
Neighbourhood Hubs.
Visit the iVan
WOMEN in Warrington are being urged to “visit the iVan” next week – to
learn more about the importance of having a cervical smear test.