Westbrook Big Party at Gulliver’s World raises funds for local charities
Thousands of residents from Westbrook and Callands took over Gulliver’s World theme park for an evening of fun to raise funds for three vital local causes.
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A million people seen by community pharmacies instead of GPs
MORE than 1,058,500 people across the North West have now been supported by community pharmacies under the Pharmacy First service since January last year – helping patients manage minor illnesses and access medicines without needing to see a GP.
Nearly 2,000 children enjoy free fun at VPX
Pictures: John Hopkins
NEARLY 2,000 children turned out to enjoy free fun at the return of the popular VPX event at Bank Park, Warrington.
Police seek witnesses after drug driving suspect arrested following collision
POLICE are seeking witnesses after a drug driving suspect was arrested following a collision at Winwick, Warrington.
New Chief at Kleen-Tex to lead global operations and drive growth
Warrington-based international rug and mat manufacturing giant, Kleen-Tex, has appointed Lee Fox as its new Chief Operating Officer.
Northern Powerhouse backs Cheshire and Warrington’s devolution proposals
Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP), has publicly endorsed the devolution proposals for Cheshire and Warrington, as three local councils prepare for formal votes in September on establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority.
Man sentenced following six-minute police response
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced after officers arrested him for stealing from a car, only six minutes after he committed the offence.
Shopwatch scheme brings retailers together to tackle business crime
Officers in Warrington West have been bringing businesses at Gemini Retail Park together through a new app that allows them to quickly communicate with each other, helping to prevent and tackle shoplifting and similar retail-based crimes.
Sun safety photo booth helps raise awareness of skin cancer
A SUN safety photo booth is the centrepiece of a new campaign raising awareness of skin cancer – an ever-increasing health problem in the North West.
Charities urged to apply for up to £5,000 grants from Vernon Building Society
CHARITIES across Warrington are being urged to apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the Vernon Building Society.