Fire crews called after garden fire spreads to house
FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus tackled a garden fire that had spread to the doorway of a house at Callands, Warrington.
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Padgate & Woolston Walking Day blessed with sunshine as hundreds of walkers take to streets
HUNDREDS of people representing local churches took part in the annual Padgate & Woolston Walking Day.
Villagers take to streets for Grappenhall Walking Day Walk of Witness
VILLAGERS took to the streets for the biggest community event of the year at Grappenhall Village Walking Day & Summer Fair.
Police issue warning over scammers offering toxic mould surveys and bogus energy efficiency claims
POLICE at Orford have issued a warning about cold-callers who are targeting properties in the area offering toxic mould surveys and bogus energy efficiency claims.
Mayor on hand to officially open town’s first “Bedspace” for vulnerable young people
VIDEO: Mayor of Warrington Cllr Jean Flaherty was on hand to perform the official opening of the first Bedspace premises in the town, providing supported living accommodation for vulnerable young people.
Police warning over dangers of Nitrous Oxide after large canisters found at Hatton
POLICE have issued a warning about the dangers of Nitrous Oxide, often known as “laughing gas” after large canisters were found dumped at Hatton village.
Police issue warning over Prison Rehabilitation Scheme doorstep fraud
POLICE have issued a warning following a rise in the Lymm area of males knocking on residents’ doors claiming to be from the Prison Rehabilitation Scheme selling household products.
Residents left stunned after planners approve large Trident HGV distribution depot
RESIDENTS at Risley have been left stunned after Warrington planners approved controversial proposals for a large HGV distribution centre near their homes.
Next chapter in history of Raven Inn set to begin
AFTER four-and-a-half years of campaigning, community action and a lot of hard work, the Raven Inn at Glazebury is gearing up to reopen.
Happy visit for French Twin Town visitors despite heavy defeat!
FRENCH visitors from Lymm’s Twin Town, Meung sur Loire enjoyed good times during their recent visit, despite a heavy defeat as France went down 64-0 to England at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.