MP Esther McVey slams plans to end trial by jury
MP Esther McVey has hit out at government plans to end trial by jury,claiming it will see an end to one of the country’s basic fundamental human rights.
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Police raids see four premises closed and illicit tobacco and vapes seized
WATCH: A total of £400,000 worth of illicit tobacco has been seized and four premises closed in Warrington, thanks to a multi-agency day of action in the town this week.
Work experience conference set to turbo-charge region’s economic ambitions
Around 30 employers across Warrington and Cheshire, ranging from Bentley to the NHS, are set to attend a work experience conference designed to ensure the region’s future workforce is on the road to success.
Time Finance boosts £300m lending ambition with Asset Finance appointment
Specialist independent SME lender, Time Finance, has appointed Vajinder Bal as Broker Manager within its Asset Finance division, further supporting its ambition to grow its UK-wide lending book to £300m by 2028.
Local sober filmmaker marks Dry January with screening
A filmmaker from Bewsey who has been sober for more than 20 years has been invited to take part in a new north west cultural celebration of Dry January.
Nuclear career evening returns to Birchwood Park
NUVIA’s Nuclear Careers Evening is set to return to Birchwood Park on January 21, offering people interested in working in the nuclear sector a chance to explore the wide range of roles available across the industry.
Artistic fundraiser for visually impaired charity
Local charity, Warrington Visually Impaired People (VIP), is hosting a ‘Brush and Tipple Fundraiser’ day on January 23, to raise money for a new minibus.
Prison absconder serving 23 years for attempted murder arrested!
UPDATED: POLICE have tonight confirmed they have arrested a man serving 23 years for attempted murder, who had absconded from HMP Thorn Cross at Appleton Thorn, Warrington.
Two men arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs after police raided a property at Fearnhead, Warrington.
Local contractor gives Little Princess Trust a £12,000 boost
Little Princess Trust charity which has helped more than 20,000 children and young people with a free wig service, has received a £12,000 boost from principal contractor, Warrington-based Inco Contracts.