Council plans for additional school places for Warrington
PLANS for increasing the number of school places in north Warrington in order to meet increased demand have been approved by the borough council’s cabinet.
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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. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Sunshine and showers as large crowds visit Lymm Historic Transport Day
THERE was a mixture of sunshine and showers as thousands of people visited the annual Lymm Historic Transport Day as hundreds of vehicles, including steam engines, paraded through the village.
Army take the honours on Armed Forces Day in memory of fallen hero Tom Sephton
THE Army took the honours on Armed Forces Day as they triumphed 16-34 against hosts Crosfields RLFC to lift the Tom Sephton Trophy in memory of the young Warrington soldier who was sadly killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010.
Pride in the heart of Warrington
WARRINGTON’S Pride celebrations have been hailed a great success during a powerful display of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.
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.
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.