New name wanted for old library
THE Friends of Grappenhall Library – the group of volunteers formed to
re-open the old library in Victoria Avenue – have launched a competition
to rename the building.
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Students seek workplaces
Students based on the Warrington campus of Chester University will take their skills to workplaces for free.
Six weeks of road works
ESSENTIAL maintenance work is due to start on the A56 Chester Road, Grappenhall on Monday, February 6.
Police warning on youth drinking
POLICE have issued a warning to young people about the dangers of excessive drinking.
Schools go up the league table
WARRINGTON’S high schools have, overall, improved their performance in
the GCSE and A Level league tables – with Appleton’s Bridgewater High
School claiming the top spot.
Morley helps launch new Super League
WARRINGTON Wolves kick off their new Super League season at Hull on
Sunday as part of the newly branded Stobart Super League which skipper
Adrian Morley helped launch at Old Trafford.
Specialist bikes stolen from charity
THIEVES have stolen two specialist bicycles from a charity in Warrington – and police are appealing for help from the public to find the culprits.
Car destroyed in arson attack
POLICE are investigating after a Mercedes car was torched at Warrington early this morning.
Charity praises local generosity
A LOCAL charity has acknowledged the “overwhelming” generosity of the
people of Cheshire in helping it double donations as part of the “Big
Give” Christmas fundraising challenge.
Green group's £47,000 boost
A CAMPAIGNING “green” group at Warrington has received £47,000 funding to help save energy in the community.