MP accused of distortion of truth
WARRINGTON South MP David Mowat has been accused of attempting to grab
headlines with a “disgraceful distortion of the truth” over what was
said at Monday’s meeting of the borough council.
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Jobs to go at youth advice service
JOBS will be lost at Connexions – the local authority-owned company
which provides advice, support and guidance to young people in the 13-19
age group in the Warrington and Cheshire areas – as a result of a 24
per cent cut in council funding.
Open day for fans
WARRINGTON Wolves Supporters’ Trust will be hosting a Fans Open Day at The Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday March 19.
Show your true colours at Town!
FRESH from their heroics at Chorley last Saturday
Warrington Town FC entertain Garforth at Cantilever Park tomorrow,
Saturday kick off 3pm, as they continue their push for the play-offs and are appealing to fans to show their true colours with a special FREE scarf offer.
Garage fire puts man in hospital
A MAN was taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke after tackling a fire in his garage at Warrington.
Warning over election fraud
ALLOWING people to register for postal votes in Warrington’s Contact Centre could result in increased fraud.
Big conversation…about pot holes, speed, shops
POTHOLES, speeding, anti-social behaviour and a lack of shops – all were
topics at the “Big Conversation” – a Question Time-style event
organised by Lymm and district Churches Together.
College hits the numbers
A TEAM from Warrington’s Priestley College triumphed in the regional
heat of a national business game held by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Youth project spared from cutbacks
A PIONEERING project in Warrington aimed at keeping youngsters from the
“toughest backgrounds” out of crime will continue to receive Home Office
funding – despite cutbacks.
Council seeks purple flag for village
ONE of Warrington’s night time “hotspots” is hoping for recognition as a safe and welcoming place for people of all ages.