Young offending team wins praise
WORKERS with young offenders in Warrington have been praised for
helping reduce the risk of re-offending and safeguarding children.
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Fallen soldier is flown home
THE body of Fusilier Simon Annis, the Warrington soldier who died in Afghanistan on Sunday, has been flown home.
Pop festival objectors must pay £13,500
TWO Warrington residents who tried to stop the Creamfields music
festival going ahead this year have lost their battle – and been landed
with £13,500 costs.
Wolves' top eight hopes dashed!
WARRINGTON’S top eight hopes are fading fast as they crashed to a disappointing 28-40 home defeat to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.
Council tax bills to rise £297 – claim
THE average council tax bill in Warrington will rise by £297 to £1,663
if Government plans for property revaluations go ahead, according to a
prospective candidate for the next General Election.
Lucky omen for Wolves?
WARRINGTON Wolves’ name could already be on the Challenge Cup if you believe in lucky omens or fate.
Council expertise for sale?
OTHER authorities would be interested in “buying in” Warrington’s
expertise if the borough council’s planning department was part
privatised, Town Hall chiefs have been told.
News in brief
A ROUND-UP of news from the Warrington area
Young musician of the year
ENTRIES are being sought for the Warrington Competition for Young
Musicians 2010 – with opportunities for musicians under 19 to win up to
£400 plus a handsome trophy.
200-space car park plan
PLANS for a 200-space car park for Warrington’s Bank Quay railway station have been given the go-ahead.