Bridgewater Canal rescue plan confirmed
Bridgewater Canal owners Peel has confirmed today (Saturday) that the breach caused by flooding on New Year’s Day will be dammed past all stranded boats, and refilling will start on January 20.
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Budding author collects Cheshire Prize for Literature for the second year running
BUDDING author Jack Waring has been awarded the Cheshire Prize for Literature for the second year running.
Freezing weather provides rare opportunity to explore Partridge Lakes
THE freezing conditions have provided a rare opportunity for members of the public to explore the beautiful 70-acre Patridge Lakes site at Culcheth, Warrington.
Council apologises after family devastated by removal of memorial bench
WARRINGTON Borough Council has issued an apology after a family was left devastated by the removal of a memorial bench from Risley Moss.
Footpath closures brought into force following breach of Bridgewater Canal to protect members of the public
A number of footpath closures have been brought into force to protect members of the public while recovery operations continue following the breach of the Bridgewater Canal near Little Bollington.
More snow fall brings traffic disruption
WARRINGTON is under another yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and ice which ends later this morning as more snow fell overnight blocking paths and roads across the town and bringing misery for commuters.
MP pledges to fight for flood defence funding
WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall says she will fight for flood defence funding after the New Year’s Day floods devasted parts of the town.
MP’s urgent appeal for food and cleaning supplies in response to New Year floods
FOLLOWING the devastating New Year floods, Warrington South MP Sarah Hall is calling on the…
Long-serving leaders step down as Warrington Ethnic Communities Association ushers in new era
THE Warrington Ethnic Communities Association (WECA) recently marked a significant transition as its long-serving Chairman, Mr. Hasan Kazi, and Secretary, Cllr. Mo Hussain, stepped down to make way for a new leadership team.
Rylands held by Hebburn Town after twice taking lead
WARRINGTON Rylands were held to a 2 – 2 draw by Hebburn Town at The Hive Arena after twice taking the lead in the first half.