Killers given £500,000 legal aid
THE three thugs who killed Warrington murder victim Garry Newlove were given £500,000 in legal aid.
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Keeper scoops hat-trick of awards
WARRINGTON Town shot stopper Richie Mottram won a hat-trick of awards
at the club’s end of season presentation night when Liverpool and
England legend Ian St John was on hand to present the trophies.
Girl escapes bedroom blaze
A TEENAGE girl escaped unhurt at Warrington when a smoke alarm alerted her to a fire in her bedroom.
Leaders held to a draw
GRAPPENHALL took on league leaders Bramhall in the Chapel Press
Cheshire County League and, after winning the toss, decided to put them
in on a good wicket at Broad Lane.
Linda is a super learner
AN NHS worker from Warrington is one of five from across the North West
to be picked as a “super learner” in the region’s awards to coincide
with Adult Learners Week.
Ombudsman clears borough council
WARRINGTON Borough Council has been cleared of maladministration following a complaint from a resident over a planning issue.
Woman obtained £20,000 benefit
A 52-year-old Warrington woman obtained more than £20,000 in benefit by failing to declare that her husband was living with her.
94 will fight Euro election
A TOTAL of 94 candidates will be fighting for the North West’s eight
seats on the European Parliament on June 4 – including two from
Warrington.
Bewsey Hall inquiry opens today
THE public inquiry to decide the fate of Warrington’s historic Bewsey Old Hall opens today.
Civic group in Czech coach crash
THE Mayor of Warrington and other members of a civic party visiting
Nachod, in the Czech Republic, have been treated in hospital following
a collision between their mini-bus and a heavy lorry.