Arsonists get three-and-a-half years
TWO Warrington teenagers who set fire to a nationally important Grade II listed barn in
Orford have each been sentenced to three-and-a-half years detention at Chester Crown Court today.
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Public urged to back May Queen event
ORGANISERS of the annual Lymm May Queen event are urging members of the
public to turn out in force this weekend to show their support for the annual event – rain or shine!
Valuable win over high-flyers
GRAPPENHALL secured a valuable victory over high-flyers Toft in the
Vivio Cheshire County League to climb to sixth place in the ECB Premier
division.
Peel Hall objectors' strong case
OPPONENTS of the controversial plan to build 150 houses at Peel Hall,
Warrington believe they did enough at the three day inquiry into the
scheme to stop it in its tracks.
Tough warning to litterbugs
WARRINGTON Borough Council has issued a tough warning to people who
litter the streets or allow their dogs to foul the pavements.
Deputy Speaker visits town
HOUSE of Commons Deputy Speaker Lindsay Hoyle – son of former Warrington
MP Lord Hoyle – dropped into town to lend his support to Culcheth
Labour campaigner Matt Smith.
Great Grandma is top of the class!
A WARRINGTON great grandmother who went back to the classroom aged 82 has been named Britain’s Senior Learner of the Year.
Most wanted tax fraudster jailed
A FORMER Warrington company director, who was named in a HM Revenue and
Customs “Most Wanted” list as a tax fraudster after he absconded to the
USA, has been jailed.
Dining out at The Plough, Croft
YOU would be hard pressed to find a more traditional country pub than the Plough Inn at Croft.
Golf plan thrown out – again
PLANS for a golf driving range on farmland near Warrington have been thrown out for a second time.