MP drops in on foodbank
WARRINGTON South MP David Mowat dropped in at Warrington’s Foodbank – and praised the work being carried out by volunteers.
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Council to lead health services
IN just a few days time Warrington Borough Council will become the
official lead in the delivery of public health services in the town.
Don't forget your holiday prescriptions
AROUND a quarter of people in Warrington have a long term health
conditions – and NHS chiefs are urging them not to leave it too late to
order and collect repeat prescriptions over the Easter bank holiday
period.
MP backs Labour rebel
REBEL Labour councillor Kevin Bennett, who voted against his own party’s
budget for Warrington Borough Council, has won the support of a Labour
MP.
Abby heads for top nannies' college
A 17-year-old student from Appleton Thorn has realised her dream to be accepted into the world’s top college for nannies.
Baby wipes boost for charity
EMPTY baby wipe packets are being collected throughout Warrington to help raise funds for the brain tumour charity Ellie’s Fund.
Could council cope with academies rush?
IF a large number of Warrington schools elected to convert to academy
status, it is unlikely borough council would have the capacity to manage
the situation.
Adoption service scoops top awards
A PIONEERING adoption service is celebrating its first anniversary in
style after scooping two prestigious awards and being praised in a
government report.
Shopping centre's award triumph
WARRINGTON’S Golden Square Shopping Centre has triumphed at this year’s Golden Hedgehog Awards in Manchester.
200 affordable homes approved
PLANS for almost 200 affordable homes have been given the go-ahead by Warrington’s development management committee.