Homes plan thrown out
PLANNING chiefs have thrown out a plan to demolish a bungalow at
Grappenhall and replace it with a pair of semi-detached houses – despite
officers recommending it should be approved.
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Benefits workshops planned
A SERIES of workshops are being held in Warrington to enable people to
understand changes to the benefits system to be introduced from April.
Thief caught on CCTV
A RAIDER broke into a Warrington cycle dealer’s shop in the early hours of the morning and made off with a costly mountain bike.
Book tells of the stress of war
A LYMM author wants to raise awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and help those suffering from the condition.
Pledge to tackle business crime
A PLEDGE to tackle crimes that affect businesses such as robbery, people
not paying and staff stealing, has been made by Cheshire’s Police and
Crime Commissioner John Dwyer.
Music festival devastated by floods
THE most detailed report yet on the disastrous flooding which wiped out
last year’s Creamfields festival, near Warrington, has been made public.
Wolves' boss previews 2013 season
VIDEO interview with Warrington Wolves’ Head of Coaching Tony Smith who looks ahead to the new season as he prepares to embark on his longest ever spell with one club with no big name signings but some new faces from the club’s youth development, with the older players in the squad showing great leadership at training.
Police appeal after bike theft
POLICE at Warrington are appealing for information following the theft of a high value road bike.
Care home firm given a second chance
OPERATORS of a Warrington care home are to be given a second chance to
submit controversial plans to add a 30-bed dementia care unit to the
property – on Green Belt land.
Chance to give victims of crime a voice
WARRINGTON people are being asked for their views on a scheme which will
allow victims of crime to have a say on the punishment offenders
receive.