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.
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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.
Police seek women believed to have stolen £400 from 95-year-old man
OFFICERS on the Warrington Town Centre Beat Team would like to speak to the two women pictured following an alleged theft from a 95-year-old man in Heron Foods on Buttermarket Street.
Breach of Bridgewater Canal and what it could mean for Lymm
LOCAL historians fear the breach of the Bridgewater Canal could have a major impact on the village, as it did last time in 1971.
MP helps provide support to flooding victims in Bewsey and Dallam
WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall has spent another “busy day” in the Dallam and Bewsey area of Warrington, speaking to constituents handing out hot food, cleaning supplies and emergency food parcels to those recovering after the floods.