Road to close to allow bridge clean up works
TRAFFIC disruption is expected when a stretch of Orford Road, Warrington, is closed to allow Network Rail to clear vegetation from a railway bridge.
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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.
Police help locate missing 74-year-old woman safe and well
LOCAL community police officers helped locate a 74-year-old woman reported missing in the Grappenhall area of Warrington earlier today.
Gulliver’s World set to re-open for discounted family fun
POPULAR Warrington theme park destination Gulliver’s World is set to re-open this weekend providing discounted fun for all the family.
Temporary 30 mph speed limit at Lymm to allow power mains diversion works
A temporary 30 mph speed limit is set to come into force on a stretch of road at Lymm to allow Scottish Power to carry out mains diversion works.
Two more COVID-19 deaths as infection rates continue to fall with 117 new cases
TWO more COVID-19 related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington hospital, although infection rates are continuing to fall in the town.
Lymm affordable homes property developer Mulbury Homes goes into administration with loss of 40 jobs
LYMM-based affordable homes property developer Mulbury Homes has gone into administration with the los of around 40 jobs with directors blaming the pandemic, planning delays, cost increases and supply chain issues.
Police seek two men after woman’s pension money stolen during purse theft
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of two men they are seeking after a 69-year-old woman’s pension money was stolen during a purse theft in Warrington town centre.
Recovery van driver in serious condition after M56 collision
POLICE investigating a collision on the M56 in Cheshire, involving a recovery van which left the motorway and collided with a tree, are appealing for information from members of the public.
Council confirms up to 16 weeks of road and footpath closures for Trans Pennine Trail improvements
WORK will start next week on a £320,000 project for footway and cycleway improvements on the Trans Pennine Trail at Lymm involving road and footpath closures for up to 16 weeks.
Celebrating 85 years of Bents Garden & Home with arrival of Lakeland brand
IT is set to be a year of celebration at locally-based Bents Garden & Home as the family-owned and run business marks its 85th anniversary by welcoming a new arrival, with the popular kitchenware and home brand, Lakeland set to join the wider Bents family.