Union slams council over£2.3m agency spend
TOWN Hall union Unison has slammed Warrington Borough Council for
spending about £2.3 million on temporary agency workers at the same time
as making permanent employees redundant.
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Police seek callous burglars
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finger, a condition that affects over 300,000 people in the UK.
Dragons' Den star Levi Roots to visit Youth Club
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tomorrow (Thursday) when he will be entertaining youngsters with his guitar before
telling them a about his experiences and inspiring them to cook healthy
foods.
Chickens on the run cause traffic chaos in Warrington
TRAFFIC in Warrington came to a standstill this morning following an
accident on the M62 which involved a lorry crashing and spilling thousands of live
chickens on the carriageway.
MPs 'Money Lessons' plan for local schools
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money lessons this June, to give pupils a head-start in financial
education.
Extension plan at historic school
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington are being asked to approve proposals for a two-storey extension to a century-old primary school.
School's summer fair
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Landmark pub may make way for homes
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could be converted for residential use if a controversial planning
application wins approval.