Spring is just around the corner – and so is the Sweet Pea!
SPRING is just around the corner and Penketh and Great Sankey Gardening Society is celebrating its arrival with an opportunity to learn more about one of its great joys – the Sweet Pea.
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Tributes paid to former Wire player and coach Kevin Ashcroft
TRIBUTES are being paid to Warrington Rugby League legend Kevin Ashcroft who passed away on Monday 2nd March at the age of 81.
Police issue warning over counterfeit £20 notes in circulation
POLICE have issued a fraud warning over counterfeit £20 notes circulating in retail premises in the Warrington South area of town.
Burst water pipe which closed schools and businesses fixed
A burst water pipe, which forced businesses and schools to close in the Padgate and Woolston areas of Warrington, while also leaving residents without a supply since yesterday, Sunday, has now been fixed.
Sad day following death of much-loved pub regular
POLICE were called to the car park of the Station House Pub at Padgate, Warrington, earlier today, Monday, following concerns for the welfare of a man.
Lilly hat-trick sets up win for gutsy Lymm
BACKING up after a very disappointing performance the previous week, Saturday’s away fixture at Exeter University was always going to be a test of the true character of this Lymm squad, who needed to halt the run of poor results, and performances, delivered over the past 3 months.
Man identified following CCTV appeal after two assaults outside town centre pub
A man police wanted to speak to after a doorman and a woman who came to his aid were assaulted outside a Warrington pub has been identified following a CCTV appeal.
Lib Dems warn council’s budget must face financial reality
AHEAD of tonight’s Warrington Borough Council budget meeting, the Liberal Democrat opposition have warned that members must confront the scale of the authority’s financial risks and avoid decisions driven by short-term political considerations.
Firefighters help rescue workers stuck in cherry picker
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to help rescue three workers stuck in a cherry picker at Croft, Warrington, on Sunday morning.
Meet the NHS champions shortlisted for annual Thank You Awards
From nurses and care support workers, to therapists, dental officers and health visitors – these are just some of the NHS champions that will be recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty and providing exceptional care at the Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals and Bridgewater Community Healthcare staff awards.