Hundreds face dole queue – union
HUNDREDS of council workers in Warrington are facing the dole queue, according to the Town Hall union UNISON.
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Second man arrested after robbery
A SECOND man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at a Warrington post office earlier this week.
When town was famed for its printing
IT might seem surprising today, that when John Howard, the legendary
prison reformer published his iconic book “The State of the Prisons in
England and Wales” in 1777, he should have chosen a printer from
Warrington.
Early warning when bridges are off
MOTORISTS in Warrington are to get early warning signs to tell them when the town’s notorious swing bridges are “off”.
Parking charges slashed
COUNCIL chiefs at Warrington have slashed parking charges on one of the
town’s major multi-storey car parks to help give a boost to town centre
trade.
Awards for peer mentors
A GROUP of seven people from Warrington who have overcome substance
abuse problems have gained an award so they can help others facing
addiction.
Worry over travelling showpeople site
MP David Mowat has voiced his concerns over a controversial plans to
create a site for “travelling showpeople” on Green Belt land at
Warrington.
Third election called in six months
A BY-election has been called for the vacant seat on Warrington Borough
Council following the tragic death of popular Liberal Democrat
councillor Colin Oliver.
Town salvage point
A late goal from substitute Jamie Henders salvaged a point for Warrington Town in a 2-2 draw with Wakefield at Cantilever Park.
Police appeal after robbery
POLICE at Warrington today appealed for information following a robbery in the street in the town.