New powers to tackle poor-quality rented homes
Thousands of private renters across Warrington are set to benefit from stronger council powers aimed at improving housing standards and tackling landlords who fail to provide safe and decent homes.
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Major road closures across Warrington this Sunday for Running Festival
DRIVERS are being warned to plan ahead as a large number of roads across Warrington will be closed for the annual Running Festival this Sunday (September 20).
Person rescued after slipping down embankment near River Mersey
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a person after they slipped down an embankment close to the River Mersey in Warrington.
Woolston community comes together to raise funds for little Kole
A Woolston care home was transformed into a hive of activity at the weekend as residents, families and members of the local community came together to raise vital funds for a brave two-year-old boy living with childhood dementia.
Warrington at the heart of North West nuclear jobs boom as sector creates more than 6,400 jobs
WARRINGTON is playing an important role in a nuclear jobs boom which has seen more than 6,400 high-skilled jobs created across the North West in just five years.
Residents report smell of gas every hour
Cadent, the UKs largest gas distribution network, is shining a light on one of the industry’s most unusual but vital roles – a specialist team trained to ‘smell gas’ to ensure the odourant levels are correct for public safety.
Adoption Matters supporters go the distance at the Great North Run
On Sunday September 13, three determined runners represented Warrington-based children’s charity Adoption Matters at the Great North Run, the world’s largest half marathon.
Third sector care workers invited to enter prestigious national awards
Nominations are now open for a prestigious award ceremony celebrating those working in the not-for-profit health and care sector across Warrington and beyond.
Fashion show raises over £3,000 Children’s Adventure Farm Trust
A fantastic evening of fashion, fundraising and community spirit has raised more than £3,000 for The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT).
Firefighters tackle blaze inside portable building at Bewsey
FIRE crews were called to tackle a small fire inside a portable building in Bewsey this afternoon, (Tuesday).