Victory for Winwick as 25m telephone mast refused by planners
RESIDENTS of Winwick, Warrington, are celebrating after borough council planners rejected proposals for a 25-metre high telephone mast on Delph Lane.
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New report reveals personal safety concerns on public transport
Residents across the North of England are altering how, when – and in some cases if – they use public transport because of personal safety concerns, according to a new report published by Transport for the North (TfN).
MP visits Friends of Birchwood Forest Park
Charlotte Nichols MP recently paid a visit to Friends of Birchwood Forest Park to catch up with their dedicated team of volunteers, and to show her support for the work they do.
Dedicated runners aim to raise £10,000 for hospitals charity
A TEAM of 28 dedicated runners represented Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals Charity (WHH Charity) at the Warrington Running Festival – aiming to raise £10,000..
Skyla Project equips firefighters with lifesaving skills and equipment to save pets
Pets across Cheshire will now receive specialist treatment in emergencies, thanks to a project to provide firefighters with first-aid training, skills and knowledge to care for small animals affected by incidents such as house fires.
Arplemere care home appoints General Manager ahead of November opening
Arplemere, a new residential and dementia care home set to open in Warrington, has appointed Laura Aspin as its General Manager.
Devolution deal rubber-stamped after cabinet approval
A Mayoral Combined Authority for Cheshire and Warrington is set to be established, following formal approval of a devolution deal by all three local councils – Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, and Warrington Borough Council.
Treat grandma and grandpa to a magical time at Gulliver’s World
Children can treat their grandparents to a fantastic, fun-packed visit to Gulliver’s World during a special weekend in October.
Lymm’s junior cricketers celebrate cup victory
LYMM Oughtrington Park Cricket Club’s Under 11s have won the North Cheshire Junior League Cup for the first time since 2013.
Plan to convert end terrace property into six-bed HMO rejected by planners
A plan to convert an end terraced property at Orford, Warrington, into a six-bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has been rejected by town planners.