Flowers will cost more
AN increase in costs for hanging baskets and planters in Stockton Heath
has been accepted, despite concerns from members of the parish council.
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News in brief
A ROUND-UP of news from the Warrington area
Library closures set to go ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to close two Warrington branch libraries and axe
the mobile library service to save £121,000 a year looks set to be
approved by council chiefs.
Mums on the run for charity
FOUR mums are to run in this year’s London Marathon to raise money for their chosen charities.
Last chance to have a say on budget
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s formal budget consultation is coming to an
end – but there is still time for residents to have an input.
Special events for a special year
NUMEROUS events are being planned for what is a very special year for St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn – its 125th anniversary.
Swap that old way of life!
A WARRINGTON hotel is urging local people to make a positive start to
the New Year by swapping their daily routine for something more active.
Lib-Dem councillor quits party
A LIBERAL Democrat councillor has quit the party claiming its actions nationally have been “bad for democracy.”
Favourite poems evening
FOLLOWING the success of last year’s Lymm Festival poetry reading, a
similar event has been planned for next month, as part of the festival’s
“winter warmer” programme.
Students among the brightest brains
A GROUP of students studying Physics at Warrington’s Priestley College
have excelled in a national Olympiad competition aimed at the country’s
brightest brains.