Community stalwart resigns from council after feeling isolated in decision-making
COMMUNITY stalwart Kath Buckley has resigned from her role as a parish councillor at Lymm, saying she has been left isolated in decision making.
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Three men arrested and drugs seized as police tackle cross-border activity in Warrington
THREE men were arrested and drugs seized as part of Operation Medusa in Warrington as Cheshire Constabulary joined forces with Merseyside Police to tackle cross-border drug activity and child criminal exploitation (CCE).
Traffic chaos as swing bridge sticks again!
TRAFFIC chaos was being reported again in and around the Stockton Heath area this morning when the London Road swing bridge became stuck again.
Santa fails in bid to get planters removed – but council bosses show some Christmas spirit!
UPDATED: WARRINGTON’S very own Father Christmas has failed in a bid to get the Borough Council to remove temporary planters blocking Grange Avenue, to allow a Santa fund-raising float to pass freely around their community – although council bosses are showing some Christmas spirit!
Community rallies to support families in need this Christmas
COMMUNITY groups and organisations have rallied to collect items for Warrington Foodbank for vulnerable families and those in need this Christmas.
Three fire crews called out to tackle chip pan fire
THREE fire crews were called out yesterday evening to tackle a chip pan fire at a property in Warrington.
National Highways lifting and completing roadworks for festive getaway
NATIONAL Highways is working round the clock to remove almost 900 miles of roadworks ahead of the festive getaway.
Six people charged following high-value burglaries
DETECTIVES investigating a series of high-value burglaries in Cheshire, including Warrington, have now charged six people in connection with the incidents.
Hospice and hospital to benefit from Choir’s Christmas concert
ST Rocco’s Hospice and Warrington Hospital are set to benefit from this year’s Christmas Voices Christmas Brass concert, being staged by Warrington Male Voice Choir, on 17 December at Parr Hall, Warrington, starting at 7.30pm.
Ambulance service issues urgent ‘999’ appeal to public
THE North West Ambulance Service is urging the public to think before dialling 999 after a combination of factors, including severe weather and hospital handover delays, impact its ability to respond to patients quickly.