Police plan for 40,000 music fans
POLICE are working with organisers on safety and security in readiness
for 40,000 fans descending on the Warrington area for the fifth annual
Creamfields Music Festival at Daresbury.
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War of words over school funding
A BITTER war of words has flared between the leader of Warrington
Borough Council and a senior Labour councillor over the loss of funding
for six major school projects in the town.
Police seek witness of sex attack
POLICE are seeking a man they believe could be a key witness of a
serious sexual assault on a 24-year-old woman at Warrington Central
Station.
Smith not bothered by Saints psychology
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Head of Coaching Tony Smith reflects on the
“flat” performance in the 29-28 defeat at Catalan Dragons and says he is
“not bothered” by the psychology surrounding the St Helens clash, as
the Wolves bid for their first win against their arch rivals in nine
years – and only their second ever victory in the history of Super
League!
Comfortable win for Wizards
WARRINGTON Wizards had a comfortable 48-14 victory over Nottingham
Outlaws in the RLC National at Wilderspool Stadium to remain in 2nd
place in the league table, three points behind Bramley Buffaloes who
also have a game in hand.
Planners think twice on homes scheme
OBJECTIONS from nearby residents have persuaded planning chiefs at
Warrington to think twice before approving plans to demolish a house and
replace it with two detached houses.
Swimming pool to close
THE swimming pool at Great Sankey Leisure Centre is to close for a week
while work is carried out on repairs to the heating system.
Council concern over speeders
SPEEDING motorists are causing concern at Appleton.
Flying the Green Flag!
TWO Warrington projects are to receive prestigious awards today (Wednesday) as part of the Green Flag Award Scheme.
Father and sons conquer three peaks
A FATHER and two sons took on the Three Peaks Challenge and completed it in just 23 hours.