New cycleway link named in memory of former council leader Terry O’Neill
A new Burtonwood cycleway link has been named ‘Terry O’Neill Way’ in memory of the former Warrington Borough Council leader.
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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.
Purslow family pledge to support new Warrington Youth Zone
WARRINGTON Youth Zone has announced that local businessman Chris Purslow and his family have become a Founder Patron of the youth charity.
Council still working on delivering the “right Local Plan” for Warrington
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s leader Russ Bowden says work is ongoing to review the town’s proposed Local Plan, in response to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Government proposed planning reforms and new housing calculation methodology.
Success for campaign to slow speeding traffic at Lymm
AFTER a campaign lasting many years to reduce the dangers from speeding vehicles on Burford Lane, Lymm, residents have finally got the speed limit reduced.
Grand ceiling feature revealed during renovation works on Warrington’s new upmarket bar
BUILDERS have uncovered an original ceiling feature during renovation works on Warrington’s new upmarket bar The Grand, which is on schedule for completion in May.
New pizza restaurant in Golden Square will create 15 jobs and be popular with Vegans
A new pizza restaurant is set to open in Warrington’s Golden Square Shopping Centre on 12 April, creating 15 hospitality jobs in the process as well a speciality pizzas for Vegans.
New COVID-19 infections return to downward trend
COVID-19 infection rates in Warrington have returned to a downward trend after recent increases, with 19 new cases confirmed in the town in the latest data from Public Health England.
Police increase patrols after reports of youths smoking cannabis
POLICE are increasing patrols around the Whittle Brook area of Great Sankey following reports of youths congregating and smoking cannabis.
CityFibre set to extend its world-class digital infrastructure into Warrington
WARRINGTON is one of the 216 additional towns and villages identified to benefit from a Full Fibre rollout, completing the list of locations in CityFibre’s £4 billion nationwide investment programme.
Man charged with 12 sexual assaults including ones on Trans Pennine Trail at Lymm
A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with 12 sexual assault incidents that occurred across Trafford and Cheshire, including Lymm.