Three fire crews called out to smoke filled flat caused by burnt food
THREE fire crews were called out following reports of an alarm sounding and a strong smell of burning in a flat above commercial premises near Warrington town centre.
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Lymm Councillor backs national petition calling for independent appeals process for private toll penalties
A Lymm Councillor is backing a national petition calling for an independent appeals process for private toll penalties following ongoing issues at the Warburton Toll Bridge.
“Two Idiots” set to complete challenge of a lifetime
TWO Warrington friends are today (Saturday) hoping to complete the ride of a lifetime cycling 600 miles from John O’Groats to Warrington Fire Station to raise money for The Skyla Project – a charity dedicated to helping fire crews save the lives of animals during emergencies.
Police launch appeal and urge public not to approach wanted man
Police are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man and urging people not to approach him.
Wheelie bin fire spreads to fence
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night (Thursday) after a wheelie bin fire spread to a fence at a property in Sankey Bridges, Warrington.
Police secure Closure Order against drug dealing hub on Warrington street
POLICE have secured a three-month closure order against an address in Warrington that caused considerable disruption for its neighbours as a drug dealing hub.
A Summer tax cut for families – and a big change in how businesses pay HMRC
It’s not often we get to open this column with genuinely good news from the taxman, so let’s make the most of it. This month, two developments worth knowing about: a temporary VAT cut that could make the school holidays a little cheaper for families (and busier for local attractions), and a proposal from HMRC that could change how every employer and VAT-registered business in the country pays its tax.
Return of Culcheth Beer Festival
CULCHETH & District Rotary are repeating their “Culcheth Charity Beer Festival” on Friday and Saturday, September 18th and 19th, at The Village Club on Wigshaw Lane in Culcheth.
MP calls on Government to back campaign for justice for Lucy Harrison
WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall is calling on the Government to use every available channel to press authorities in Texas to reopen or formally reconsider the case of Lucy Harrison from Great Sankey, who was shot and killed by her father while visiting his home in Texas.
Council seizes illegal dairy products imported from India following enforcement action
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s Public Protection Team has removed 37 litres of illegally imported Indian ghee from sale during an inspection at a business premises in the town.