Fire crew tackle large rubbish fire near Penketh
FIREFIGHTERS were called out earlier today to tackle a large rubbish fire near Penketh.
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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. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Council strongly refutes claims Central6 LTN scheme is causing more pollution
WARRINGTON Borough Council has strongly refuted claims by campaigners that the controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) schemes at Westy and Latchford have increased pollution.
New highway restrictions planned to facilitate bus depot
NEW highway restrictions are being proposed to facilitate the new bus depot being built off Dallam Lane, Warrington, opposite the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Litter pickers celebrate first anniversary with 85 bags of rubbish and cake!
VOLUNTEERS from the Howley and Fairfield litter team held a special celebratory litter pick from Orford Park to celebrate their first anniversary at the weekend.
Plan to covert warehouse into specialist neo-natal ambulance station for poorly and premature babies
PLANS have been submitted to convert a former warehouse in Warrington into a specialist ambulance station serving neonatal units across the northwest for newborn babies who are ill or born prematurely.
Police make six arrests in town centre
WARRINGTON police made a total of six arrests in the town centre yesterday afternoon in two unrelated incidents.
Retribution! Local author publishes second novel
LOCAL author and long-time trustee and supporter of two prominent Warrington charities, Pat Kitto, has now published her second novel “Retribution”.
Investigation underway after house fire
AN investigation is underway following a house fire at Poplars & Hulme, Warrington, this afternoon (Tuesday).
Three women arrested in connection with murder of Billy Moore
THREE local women have today, Tuesday, been arrested in connection with the murder of Warrington man Billy Moore at Bewsey.
Council’s budget breakfast cancelled
UPDATED: WARRINGTON Borough Council has cancelled a breakfast event scheduled for tomorrow morning (Wednesday) to tell local businesses, voluntary and community organisations and residents about the budget challenges for the financial year ahead.