Road closed following police incident at Stretton
THE A49 between Appleton and Stretton was closed this afternoon (Monday) following a collision that led to lengthy traffic delays in the area.
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Two men arrested following reports of shoplifting spree at Go Outdoors
UPDATED: TWO men have been arrested after detectives released CCTV images of two men they are looking to speak to concerning a shoplifting incident at Go Outdoors in the town.
Lymm thwarted in entertaining encounter
LYMM headed through the Peak District on a beautiful sunny but crisply cold afternoon to Dore Moor to take on Sheffield Tigers, an encounter which in the 5 matches played between the clubs since April 2007 had failed to yield a single victory.
Firefighters tackle caravan fire at Stretton and fork lift truck fire at Latchford
TWO fire crews were called out on Sunday to tackle a caravan fire at Stretton and a fork lift truck on fire at Latchford.
Time to show some seasonal goodwill and end bin strike now!
WHILE Christmas spirit arrived in Warrington at the weekend by the bucket load – the streets continue to pile high with uncollected refuse due to the ongoing bin strike.
MPs give conflicting views on Autumn Statement
WHILE Warrington South MP Andy Carter has welcomed announcements in last week’s Autumn Statement his counterpart Charlotte Nichols says it has done nothing to substantially support households in Warrington North with the Cost of Living crisis.
Wonderful Christmas Weekend Wonderland
THOUSANDS of visitors turned out over the weekend for Warrington’s Christmas Weekend Wonderland which took place across the town centre, culminating with a spectacular light show on the front of the iconic town hall.
MP spearheads local media debate for a digital age
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter MP has welcomed two important pieces of legislation to Parliament which will ensure local media is given fair terms of access to global platforms.
True magic of Christmas returns with Santa’s Grotto at Walton Hall & Gardens
THE true magic of Christmas is back at Walton Hall & Gardens with Warrington Disability Partnership’s famous Santa’s Grotto back open raising funds for charity.
Rare Lunar Rainbow lights up Warrington skies
THE rare phenomenon of a lunar rainbow, or Moonbow, was spotted in the skies above Warrington last night.