MP backs Freedom from Fear drive
MP Helen Jones gained first hand experience of the difficulties
shopkeepers face when assessing whether someone is old enough to buy
alcohol.
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Gary Skentelbery
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Campaigners lose battle to save hall
THE battle to save Warrington’s historic Bewsey Old Hall for future generations has been lost.
News in brief
A ROUND-UP of news from around the Warrington area
Clampdown on Halloween troublemakers
POLICE across Warrington have been planning a campaign to tackle troublemakers over the Halloween and Bonfire Night season.
School wins festive art competition
WOOLSTON CE Primary School, Warrington, has been named as the overall
winner of the “Kids Make Christmas” competition staged by the town’s
Golden Square Shopping Centre.
Missing girl found safe and well
A 16-year-old Warrington girl, missing from home for a week, has been found safe and well.
Swine flu: stay on guard
THE number of people catching swine flu across the North West has
fallen slightly – but health chiefs are warning people to remain on
guard.
Night shelter plan deferred
PLANNING chiefs have put off a decision on controversial proposals for
a night shelter for homeless people near Warrington town centre.
Soccer match falls victim to Swine Flu!
WARRINGTON Town’s home game against Woodley Sports, scheduled for tomorrow, has been called off by the Unibond League because the visiting team’s squad has been decimated by swine flu.
Vandals torch giant bonfire
VANDALS spoiled Guy Fawkes Night fun for some Warrington youngsters when
they torched a giant bonfire on waste land off Church Street.