Council set to launch £1 million green community investment scheme
WARRINGTON Borough Council is set to launch a green investment scheme, giving people the opportunity to invest directly in the Council to help fund a new solar farm.
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Large knife discovered hidden in bushes during clean up operation
POLICE discovered a large knife hidden in bushes during a joint clean up operation with Warrington Borough Council in the Black Bear Park area of Latchford.
Tesco stores in Warrington to hold extra food collection to meet increased demand
TESCO stores in Warrington are holding an extra summer food collection to support the Trussell Trust and FareShare in response to an increased demand for food in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Police use new scanner to combat caravan and motorhome thefts
POLICE in Cheshire are now using a new VIN Chip scanner to aid the force’s fight against caravan and motorhome thefts.
Poole Park travellers making life a misery for local residents
A Councillor is calling for urgent action to move travellers on from Poole Park in Orford, following numerous issues which have been making life a misery for local residents.
Woman trapped following two vehicle collision on Lythgoes Lane
FIREFIGHTERS used specialist cutting equipment to help rescue a woman trapped in a car following a two vehicle collision on Lythgoes Lane, Warrington, on Tuesday afternoon.
Warrington Rylands draw short straw in FA Cup
WARRINGTON Rylands 1906 have been handed probably the toughest of possible draws in the FA Cup extra preliminary round made today, with a short trip to Barnton to play 1874 Northwich on Tuesday 1st September.
Police hunt for man wanted in connection with serious shooting incident
DETECTIVES are appealing to members of the public to help trace a man with links to Warrington who may be able to assist with their enquiries in relation to a serious shooting incident in Widnes.
Bike thief jailed for eight months
A Warrington man has been jailed for eight months following a spate of bike thefts from outside shops at Cockhedge Shopping Park.
Travellers vacate Appleton site as MP pledges to push for changes in the law
ONE week after arriving on site, travellers have vacated an illegal encampment on the Appleton and Grappenhall Heys border, with local MP Andy Carter pledging to push the Government to introduce law changes.