Fire crews in breathing apparatus tackle bedroom fire at Orford
TWO fire crews were called out last night following reports of a bedroom fire at a property in Orford, Warrington.
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Police issue further concerns over Nitrous Oxide usage
LOCAL police have raised further concerns after finding more evidence of Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) usage in the Hatton and Appleton areas of Warrington.
Future of controversial Penketh planters under review after around 1,000 people sign protest petitions
THE future of controversial planters on Warrington Road, Penketh, is under review by Warrington Borough Council following petitions calling for their removal.
Boy, 17, sustains possible life changing injuries after serious collision on Loushers Lane
POLICE are seeking witnesses after a 17-year-old boy received possible life-changing injuries following a serious collision on Loushers Lane earlier today, Monday.
More than 150 patients died on Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS waiting list but data could be misleading
LABOUR investigations that revealed a shocking 154 patients died while on a waiting list to receive treatment from Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust last year, “could be misleading” according to hospital bosses.
Security guard seriously injured at Creamfields sadly dies
A security guard seriously injured at the Creamfields music festival has sadly died.
Bid to build nine homes on former car park at Woolston rejected
A PLAN to build nine properties on a former car park at Woolston, Warrington, has been rejected by town planners.
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go down in history demolishing Fiddler’s Ferry 4 North towers
TIME is running out for a “Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity” to become a part of local history by pressing the big red button that kickstarts the demolition of 4 north towers at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station!
Work ongoing as residents raise concerns over HGVs breaching weight limit
HIGHWAY planners say work is still ongoing to improve safety following concerns from local residents over the number of HGVs ignoring a 7.5tns weight limit on the recently re-opened Parkside/Golborne Road at Winwick.
Local groundwork and construction contractor helps BBC’s DIY SOS
WARRINGTON based Arch & Wood, a specialist Groundwork and Construction Contractor, is delighted to be taking part in the popular television show DIY SOS for their Children in Need special due to air later this year.