Planners give green light to eight-storey apartment block
PLANNERS have approved proposals for an eight-storey apartment block, providing 39 affordable self-contained apartments and 112sqm commercial space at Stanley Street, Warrington.
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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.
Suspicious door-to-door seller issued with COVID breach fine and sent back to Hull!
POLICE have thanked the public for alerting officers to suspicious door-to-door knocking activity in the Glazebury area of Warrington which resulted in a man being issued with a COVID breach fine and being sent back to Hull!
One more death and 33 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington as downward trend continues
ONE more patient has sadly died at Warrington Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 since yesterday while 33 new cases have been confirmed in the town continuing a downward trend.
Warrington’s MPs give polar views on the budget
WARRINGTON’S two MPs have given their polar views on the budget, with Warrington South’s Andy Carter welcoming a commitment to protecting jobs and livelihoods, while Warrington North’s Charlotte Nichols described it as a “political stunt” to increase the Chancellor’s standings amongst Tory MPs and party members in the shires.
Neighbourhood Weekender set to return “bigger and better” in September!
THE biggest indie festival in the North West; Neighbourhood Weekender has announced it will return to Warrington’s Victoria Park from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th September 2021!
Parish Council announce “brighter future” for £120,000 loss making Penketh Pool
PENKETH Parish Council has announced a “brighter future” for Penketh Pool following a peer review, which will include restructuring how the business operates.
More than 300 motorists caught using their mobile phone during police crackdown
A police crackdown saw more than 300 motorists caught using their mobile phones while driving in February – compared to just 32 for the same period last year!
Police warning over bogus door-to-door sellers with fake ID
POLICE are warning residents to be alert to hawkers, pedlars and door-to-door sellers who have been reported operating in the Warrington area with fake ID cards.
Man arrested in connection with theft of HGVs following joint police operation
A man has been arrested n Warrington in connection with the alleged theft of two HGVs following a joint police operation across three forces earlier today.
Women urged to take ovarian cancer symptoms seriously during the pandemic
WOMEN are being urged to take key warning signs of ovarian cancer more seriously, as research reveals symptoms are being ignored during lockdown.