House fire in town centre
FIRE crews were called to a serious house fire in the centre of Warrington early today.
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Apartments approved – despite bat worries
PLANS for the construction of 54 one and two bedroom sheltered
apartments at Penketh have been given the go-ahead by Warrington planning chiefs –
despite concerns there could be bats in adjacent trees.
Covert operation nets counterfeiter
A COVERT operation by Warrington Borough Council’s public protection team resulted in the arrest of a counterfeiter.
World Cup movie to be premiered
A FILM telling the story of Warrington’s part in the Rugby League World
Cup is to premiere at the Pyramid Arts Centre on Thursday, January 23 at
7pm.
Come clean on HS2 says MP
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones is calling on the Government to come
clean about the real cost of the HS2 spur which is planned to pass
through Warrington.
Council chiefs endorse green Omega plan
TOWN Hall chiefs at Warrington have endorsed a masterplan for the Omega
South development site which is focussed on a “Green Heart” which will
create a central wildlife friendly landscape.
New cycle path proposed for Westbrook and Dallam
A CONSULTATION has launched to hear residents’ views on a new cycling route through Westbrook and Dallam.
Tenants rewarded for clear rent account
TEN lucky tenants living with social landlord Golden Gates Housing Trust
(GGHT) were presented with a range of great prizes this week.
Tranmere too good for Town
WARRINGTON Town bowed out of the Cheshire Senior Cup with a 3-1 defeat against Tranmere.
Planners reject golf driving range
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have thrown out proposals for a golf
driving range on Green Belt land – for the second time in six months.