Tree planted as flood defence project completed
THE Mayor of Warrington and local school children have planted a tree to
mark completion of the first phase of construction of one of the UK’s
biggest flood defence schemes.
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MP drops in for tea
HELEN Jones MP dropped in on Iddon’s Tearoom (Pat’s Cafe) in Poulton
South to celebrate the contribution small businesses in Warrington make
to the local economy.
£3.8 million housing boost for Warrington
WARRINGTON is to receive a £3.8 million bonus next year for enabling
more new homes to be built in the borough, the government has announced.
Children's legacies of peace and hope
ARTISTIC legacies representing peace, hope and reconciliation to mark
the 20th anniversary of the IRA bombing of Warrington are being crafted
by local schoolchildren.
Woman's poetry aids charity
A FORMER Warrington woman has written a book of poems in aid of the charity Childline.
Running club's first silverware
LYMM Runners – established in 2010 – are celebrating picking up their
first piece of silverware after coming top of the teams at the Tatton
Yule Yomp 10k.
Medical centre to streamline appointments
A VILLAGE medical centre, swamped by demand, is to introduce a radical new appointments system.
Safety first when dining out – council
WARRINGTON’S food safety officers have issued a warning to anyone booking meals out in the run-up to Christmas: please check the restaurant’s Food Hygiene Rating first.
Nurses to help police when dealing with mental health issues
A PILOT scheme is to take place in Warrington and Halton to help police
deal with incidents involving people with mental health issues.
Ladder exchange event puts safety first
LADDERSTORE hosted it’s first Ladder Exchange Event in Warrington to
encourage people to change their old, dodgy ladders for brand new
ladders whilst offering advice on how to work at height safely.