College's special visitors
WARRINGTON’S Priestley College celebrated its annual sports awards
ceremony in the company of two special visitors – Britain’s most
decorated Paralympian athlete Sarah Storey and her husband Barney.
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Town Hall phone system could cost £650k
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Ex-councillor to fight by-election
LIBERAL Democrats at Warrington have selected former borough councillor Colin
Oliver to fight a by-election in the Poulton North ward on July 28.
Murder suspect remanded in custody
A 40-year-old Warrington man charged with murder has been remanded in custody until Wednesday.
Paul Darbyshire loses brave battle
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Darbyshire has lost his brave battle against Motor Neurone disease.
Find out about job training
WEDNESDAY is VQ Day – and YMCA Training is encouraging young people in
Warrington to contact them and find out about apprenticeship and
foundation learning opportunities in the area.
War on drink drivers
SEVENTY people have been arrested during the first two weeks of a summer
campaign against driving while unfit due to drink or drugs.
Village should celebrate – councillor
CELEBRATIONS to mark the Royal Wedding were “low key” at Stockton Heath –
and next year the village should make amends when the Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee is celebrated.
Give credit where it's due – Lib Dems
LIBERAL Democrat members of Warrington Borough Council say they are
“very pleased” to see progress on the multi-million plan to revive the
Bridge Street area.
Planners urged to speed up Omega project
COUNCILLORS at Warrington are to be asked to help speed up planning processes to allow the giant Omega development to go ahead.