Radio General opens its doors
RADIO General will be opening its doors to the public as part of Warrington Hospital’s Open Day this Saturday, August 31.
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Museum and art gallery to close
WARRINGTON Museum and Art Gallery is to close for nine days from Monday,
September 2 as work on major improvements to the building reach a
crucial stage.
Six months for rogue trader
A SIX-month jail sentence on a Warrington man for car clocking has sent a tough message to rogue traders in the town.
Pride – and adoption opportunities
WARRINGTON Pride, the town’s annual LGBT event, will take place on
Saturday, September 7 in Queen’s Gardens – offering an opportunity for
people of any sexual orientation to find out more about adopting a
child.
Mayor opens real ale festival
THE Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Peter Carey opened the first annual Read
Ale Festival at Cinnamon Brown Farm Club – and toasted the occasion with
a glass of Headmaster, from the Old School Brewery of Lancashire.
Shake-up for housing proposals
MAJOR changes to housing proposals in Warrington’s Local Plan Core
Strategy – the blueprint for development in the borough over the next 15
years – have emerged as the strategy goes out for further public
consultation.
Farm damaged by fire
POLICE
are investigating a fire at a derelict farm building at Warrington
following reports of several seats of fire on both the first and ground
floors.
Art exhibition
AN exhibition of art works produced by the Young Venture Group who
attend Warrington’s Lifelong Learning Centre is to be staged on
Thursday, September 12.
Contaminated land fears hit homes plan
A DEVELOPMENT of more than 100 houses at Warrington is being held up because of fears the site could be contaminated.
Tennis players' dream tip to Wimbledon
SEVEN members of Stockton Heath Tennis Club were invited to spend a day at Wimbledon to celebrate their club’s centenary year.