New benefits helpline
A NEW benefits helpline is being launched by the Department for Work and
Pensions (DWP) and will be available in Warrington from October 1 on
the usual number of 0845 608 8531.
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Special event for 20th anniversary of bombing
WORK has started on planning a special commemorative event to mark next
year’s 20th anniversary of the IRA bombing of Warrington, which claimed
the lives of three-year-old Johnathan Ball and 12-year-old Tim Parry.
Body recovered from canal
THE body of a man has been recovered from the Bridgewater Canal near the London Bridge Pub in Stockton Heath, Warrington.
Wolves face trip to Saints
WARRINGTON Wolves face a trip to St Helens in the Grand-Final semi-final play-offs after league leaders Wigan, as expected, chose Leeds Rhinos in the club call.
Wolves bounce back
WARRINGTON Wolves boss Tony Smith is unconcerned who his side will face
in next week’s Grand-Final semi-final following a convincing 24-12
victory over Hull FC at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Town bow out of F.A Cup
A BATTLING fight back from being three goals down was not enough as Warrington Town bowed out of the F.A Cup 3-2 at Conference North outfit Colwyn Bay.
Free poetry event
POETRY fans in Warrington can celebrate National Poetry Day in style as
Jamaican born poet and novelist Kei Miller visits Warrington Library
for a free event on Friday, October 5 at 7pm.
Pilot benefits project is flawed says MP
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones is calling for the Government to draw up
a real plan to ensure that people won’t be penalised for not having
online access to a new single benefit programme being piloted in the
town.
Labour say no to Peel Hall plan
THREE Labour councillors have issued a joint statement, totally opposing
the controversial development by Satnam to build 150 new homes at Peel
Hall.
Make a moment for family
WARRINGTON council’s Families Information Service (FIS) is marking
National Parents’ Week (22-28 October) with an activity packed event for
all the family at Warrington Market.