Fire crews tackle kitchen fire at Chapelford
TWO fire crews were called out to tackle a kitchen fire at Chapelford, Warrington, earlier today, Friday.
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Home Office decision to allow asylum seekers to stay at Fir Grove Hotel slammed as “shoddy deal” by council leader
THE controversial decision to allow asylum seekers to stay at the Fir Grove Hotel in Warrington at short notice has been slammed as a “shoddy deal” by council leader Cllr. Russ Bowden.
Woman who made councillor’s life a “living hell” sentenced after breaching stalking protection order
WARRINGTON Borough Cllr Wendy Maisey has spoken for the first time publicly after a woman who breached a stalking protection order, made her life a “living hell,” putting her in fear for her life.
Motorist, 93, seriously injured after three-vehicle collision
UPDATED: A 93-year-old motorist was seriously injured after a three-vehicle collision at Longford, Warrington, yesterday evening.
Two more COVID-19 related deaths although infection rates fall after brief rise
ANOTHER two COVID-19-related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital in the past week, although infection rates have fallen after last week’s brief rise.
Asylum seekers set to move into Fir Grove Hotel
DESPITE opposition from Warrington Borough Council and local MP Andy Carter, asylum seekers look set to move into the Fir Grove Hotel at Grappenhall.
Market Manager scoops prestigious national Lifetime Achievement Award
WARRINGTON Market manager Andy Ward has been presented with another prestigious national award, after receiving the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) lifetime achievement award, for his accomplishments during a 31-year career.
Road set to close while demolition work continues on New Town House
A road closure will be in place for up to two days next week while demolition work continues on New Town House in the town centre.
Lib-Dems select local candidate for Rixton & Woolston by-election
LOCAL Liberal Democrats have selected Woolston resident Brian Meichen to stand in the Borough Council by-election for Rixton and Woolston on November 24.
Labour candidate apologises over inappropriate Tory “inbreds” tweet
THE Labour candidate for the forthcoming Rixton & Woolston by-election, Trish Cockayne, has apologised for an inappropriate tweet labelling elderly Tory party members as “inbred.”