Selfish dog owners slammed
A “SELFISH minority” of dog owners who fail to clear up dog fouling have been criticised by a newly-elected Culcheth councillor.
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Government bullying council claim
THE Department for Education has threatened to disrupt Warrington’s
plans for special educational needs provision at the soon-to-close
Woolston High School if it doesn’t get its own way for a Free School, a
senior councillor has claimed.
Smith looks forward to selection headache
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Head of Coaching Tony Smith reflects on a “very pleasing” victory over Catalan Dragons in the Challenge Cup as he prepares for a very tough challenge at Wakefield in the league and a selection headache with players returning from injury.
Man attacked boy – then apologised
POLICE at Warrington today issued CCTV pictures of a man who punched a boy in the face – and then apologised before walking off.
Foster care campaign launched
A NEW foster carer charter and recruitment campaign has been launched in
Warrington as part of Foster Care Fortnight (14-27 May), a national
campaign that raises awareness of fostering.
Memory Fair open days
TWO care homes based in the Warrington area will be holding their annual
‘Memory Fair’ open days on Wednesday May 23 to raise money for
Alzheimer’s Society, marking Dementia Awareness Week (20-26 May).
Music to pupils' ears
CHILDREN at Oughtrington Pre-School can now hear more than the birds
singing in their outdoor play area thanks to a donation – to the tune of
£500 – from Lymm and District Round Table.
Tory group has new leader
THE Conservative group on Warrington Borough Council has a new leader.
New bus service for Orford Park
LOCAL bus company Network Warrington will be providing a new bus service for Orford Jubilee Park from next Monday (May 21).
Landfill bid is null and void
THE controversial application to extend the life of Warrington’s Arpley
Landfill site until 2025 should be ruled null and void, an environmental
campaigner has claimed.