Three fire crews tackle car blaze on M6 at Croft
THREE fire crews were called out this morning to tackle a car blaze on the M6 near the Croft interchange.
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Police clampdown on “Tik Tok” vandals at Penketh
POLICE are clamping down on youths responsible for thoughtless acts of vandalism at residential properties in the Penketh area of Warrington involving an ongoing “Tik Tok” craze.
Trilogy nightclub closes down as landlord seeks new operator
THE Trilogy nightclub which opened in the former Show Bar building in Warrington town centre in September 2021 has closed down.
Minister praises firm for investment in training and apprenticeships to secure growth
MINISTER for Employment Guy Opperman MP praised Warrington-based global engineering solutions company BGEN for their investment in training and apprenticeships during a recent visit to the town.
Baby Fair a resounding success
A BABY Fair held recently at Appleton Parish Hall has been hailed a resounding success by visitors and exhibitors.
Overnight closures for M6 near Warrington to upgrade technology
THERE will be overnight closures on the M6 between Warrington and Wigan next week as a major phase of National Highways’ upgrade continues with gantries needed for electronic signs being installed along the northern section of the project.
Time for consolidation as Raven Inn team prepare for next big push
AFTER a few fairly hectic months the cooperative that will be running the Raven Inn, helping save it from demolition, is taking stock and preparing for the next big push.
Emergency gas repairs completed as traffic chaos eased at Winwick
UPDATED: EMERGENCY gas repairs that brought traffic chaos to the roads around Winwick for two consecutive days – have been completed ahead of schedule.
Ratchford “determined to succeed” as new club captain at Warrington Wolves
ENTERING his 12th season at the club Stefan Ratchford says he is “determined to succeed” after being appointed Warrington Wolves’ new club captain for 2023.
Woman and two children escape property following arson with intent to endanger life
POLICE are investigating a suspected arson with intent to endanger life incident after a woman and two children escaped from a property at Bewsey, Warrington, last night.