Teacher who grew up in Orford launches fundraiser for flood victims in Bangladesh
A former Warrington man who has been teaching in Bangladesh for the past three years is fundraising to help youngsters impacted by flooding.
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Police seek witnesses after serious assault near town centre
POLICE are seeking witnesses after a 25-year-old man was taken to hospital following a serious assault incident near the town centre during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Stolen motorbike found torched
A stolen motorbike was found torched in the Poplars & Hulme area of town by local police who are also warning people not to start fires in the wild.
Firefighters called out twice to extinguish rubbish fire and campfire
FIRE crews from Penketh were called out twice last night to tackle a rubbish fire on a car park and to put out a campfire at risk of spreading.
Four teenagers in custody and knife seized after fight incident
FOUR teenagers are in custody and a knife has been seized following reports of a fight incident in the Paddington area of Warrington on Sunday evening.
Consultation starts on Trans Pennine Trail improvements
CONSULTATION has started today (Monday) giving local residents a chance to share their views on a key Warrington Town Deal project – the upgrade of the Trans Pennine Trail Greenall’s Avenue path.
Spirit of Lymm Historic Transport Day kept alive at Boat and Steam Gathering
THE Spirit of Lymm Historic Transport Day was well and truly kept alive at the Lymm Boat and Steam Gathering as part of Lymm Festival at the weekend.
Sisters celebrate scrapping of HS2 Golborne link
TWO sisters from Culcheth, who feared for the futures of their neighbouring businesses are celebrating following the latest update from HS2.
Celebrating 10 years of MacIntyre’s Shared Lives
CARERS from MacIntyre came together to celebrate 10 years of MacIntyre Shared Lives in Warrington.
Homegrown fundraiser raises £20,000 to support refugees
A Grappenhall woman has raised a staggering £20,000 for charities supporting refugees by selling homegrown and homemade produce from the end of her driveway.