Emergency road works and broken down vehicle on M56 cause traffic delays
EMERGENCY road works at Winwick Quay and a broken-down vehicle on the M56 were causing significant delays on the road networks in Warrington this morning.
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Plan to replace pub and garage with 42 town centre apartments
TOWN planners will decide next month on an application to demolish the Bear & Bottle pub and neighbouring garage on Mersey Street involving proposals for 42 apartments in a part six-storey development.
Plan to extend town centre drinking establishment approved
PLANS to expand a Warrington town centre drinking establishment have been approved by planners.
New play area given green light at Culcheth
A new play area costing in excess of £200,000 has been given the green light at Culcheth.
MP welcomes Government crack down on energy companies forcing vulnerable customers onto pre-payment meters
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has welcomed Government plans to stop energy companies forcibly moving consumers over to pre-payment meters.
Mission accomplished by Lymm as they keep pressure on league leaders
IT was mission accomplished by Lymm when Kendal were the visitors to Beechwood on Saturday, with the simple mission to secure a bonus point win to keep the pressure on Blackburn at the top of the table.
New housing development will include additional affordable homes
PROPOSALS for a new housing development on vacant land at Houghton Green, Warrington, have been given the green light by town planners and will include additional affordable homes.
Sewer repairs set to go ahead at Stockton Heath
SEWER repairs are set to start at Stockton Heath a week on Monday (Jan 30) which will result in the temporary closure of passageways at the rear of properties on Walton Road and Chapel Lane.
New traffic restrictions at Westbrook to improve highway safety near school
HIGHWAY planners are set to implement new traffic restrictions to ensure vehicles do not park on the approaches to the Westbrook Centre and a local primary school to improve road safety.
Police issue warning after vehicle stolen at Grappenhall
POLICE have issued a warning to double-check that vehicles are locked following reports of a male trying car doors in the Grappenhall and Appleton areas.