Schools set to close due to strikes
A number of schools across Warrington are expected to close due to industrial action on Thursday, June 27.
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Primary school requires improvement
EDUCATION watchdogs have ruled that a Warrington primary school “requires improvement.”
Costs awarded against council
A LYMM couple have been awarded costs against the borough council after
successfully appealing against the council’s refusal to grant planning
permission for extensions at their home in Maltmans Road.
Skin cancer warning as sun shines
SKIN cancer is now the most common form of cancer among residents of
Warrington – and health chiefs are urging residents to be safe in the
sun.
Woodland could be destroyed fear
WORRIED residents fear a community woodland, established at Warrington
seven years ago, could be destroyed if plans for two new play areas are
approved.
Ade set to tackle Kilimanjaro
WOOLSTON man Ade Cunliffe will bid to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in August to raise money for the Steve Prescott foundation.
Bawming the Thorn turns back the clock
THE unique “Bawming the Thorn” festival at Appleton Thorn, Warrington
celebrated the 40th anniversary of the revival of the ancient ceremony.
Thelwall Rose Queen 2013
THE annual Thelwall Rose Queen Festval had an international flavour as 14-year-old Mary Connors was crowned Rose Queen.
Labour choose Nick Bent again
AS expected Nick Bent has been chosen by party members in South Warrington to contest the General Election for Labour in 2015.
Thelwall comedian at Lymm Festival
THELWALL comedian Steve Roe has joined the line-up for a Stand-Up Comedy Night at Lymm Rugby Club.