Police discover large kitchen knife on former pub car park
WHILE out on patrol in the Warrington West area local PCSOs discovered a large kitchen knife on a former pub car park.
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Traffic update: Changes to M56 westbound closures this weekend
MOTORISTS are being reminded that the westbound M56 between Hale and Altrincham will be closed at times this weekend as National Highways works to finish its £85 million upgrade.
Fire crews tackle more deliberate fires in the open
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night to tackle more deliberate fires in the open in the Warrington area.
College welcomes hundreds of new students
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College has been busy welcoming its class of 2022/23 to college this week, with hundreds of students embarking upon their exciting next steps.
Police secure closure order on property at Latchford and two men arrested at Orford for drug offences
POLICE have secured a three-month closure order on a property at Latchford due to anti-social behaviour, while in separate incidents two men have been arrested in the Orford area for drug-related crimes.
Fire crews trackle hay bales on fire at Burtonwood and deliberate fire at Penketh
FIRE crews were called out to tackle bales of hay on fire on farmland at Burtonwood and a deliberate fire in the open at Penketh.
Gym evacuated and two people taken to hospital after being exposed to chemical fumes in swimming pool
A Warrington gym was evacuated and two people were taken to hospital after eleven people became unwell after being exposed to chemical fumes in the swimming pool area.
Appeal for witnesses after two people seriously injured during collision at Birchwood
POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses after two people were seriously injured, one critical, following a serious collision at Birchwood earlier this week.
College all set for busy enrolment day
WARRINGTON’S largest further education provider, Warrington & Vale Royal College, will be hosting an Enrolment Open Day at its Warrington campus off Winwick Road this Saturday, from 10.00am – 1.00 pm.
Churchgoers provide welcoming safe space at Creamfields
WHILE it may seem an unlikely place to find a church, local churchgoers have been volunteering at the Creamfields music festival since 2017 – providing a welcoming safe space for festival goers.