Full list of road closures for Croft Carnival
THERE will be a number of road closures in force for the annual Croft Carnival this Saturday, July 1st from 11am to 2pm.
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Travellers served with notice to leave Appleton Thorn playing fields
A travellers encampment that arrived on playing fields at Appleton Thorn at the weekend has been served with a notice to leave the site.
Free Fizzy Fridays at Vandal
HOT on the heels of opening their new rooftop garden popular Warrington town centre destination Vandal Bar & Restaurant is now offering Free Fizz on Fridays throughout the summer.
Police issue CCTV following alleged bicycle theft
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a male they would like to speak to following an alleged bicycle theft at Broomfields Leisure Centre in Appleton, Warrington.
Fire crews tackle rubbish truck blaze
TWO fire crews were called out earlier today to tackle a fire involving a rubbish truck at Rixton, Warrington.
End of an era as well known market trader Josephine Butterworth dies aged 88
WORKING on Warrington Market almost all her life, retiring aged 83, well known market trader Josephine Butterworth has died aged 88, after a short illness.
Work underway to remove illegal fence blocking footpath at Appleton
WORK is ongoing to remove an “illegal” fence which has blocked a popular footpath used by local residents at Appleton, Warrington, for more than 20 years.
Full list of road closures for Warrington Walking Day
VARIOUS road closures and part road closures will be in place in and around the town centre this Friday (June 30), for the traditional Warrington Walking Day as local churches take part in the annual Walk of Witness.
Trident HGV plan sparks political fallout as Tory calls for Labour councillor to resign
AN angry Tory Cllr has hit out following the controversial decision to approve a large HGV distribution depot at Risley, accusing council leader Russ Bowden of being “conspicuous by his silence” while also calling for a Labour Cllr, who voted in favour of the application, to resign.
Man and woman arrested after alleged town centre assault
A man and woman have been arrested following an alleged assault after an area near to the town centre was cordoned off by police.