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Opinion

29th June 2018 4:00 pm 4 Planning going to the dogs!

I’ve been reporting on council planning meetings for more than 30 years, long before the internet and video presentations came along – but the advances in technology seem to have done little to improve the planning process and local democracy based on my recent visit to Warrington Development Management Committee – or planning as we used to call it. Read More

News

29th June 2018 10:15 am 0 Warrington Walking Day again – but without the brollies!

VIDEO & PICTURES:- IT was rather a strange feeling today as thousands of people took to the streets for Warrington’s 184th Walking Day – with not a brolly or cloud in sight. Read More

Crime

29th June 2018 10:00 am 0 Arson attack caused damage costing thousands

DETECTIVES at Warrington are appealing for information from the public following a serious arson attack. Read More

Crime

29th June 2018 9:40 am 0 Eight arrested during busy night for police

‘T’WAS the night before Walking Day – and Warrington police were kept busy until the wee small hours. Read More

News

29th June 2018 7:00 am 0 Local fire crews drafted in to fight Saddleworth Moor inferno

LOCAL fire crews have been sent to Saddleworth Moor to help tackle the huge fire which has threatened homes in the area. Read More

Charity

29th June 2018 7:00 am 0 Council stands “shoulder to soldier” with armed forces charity

A NEW armed forces charity has launched in Warrington – working in partnership with the borough council. Read More

Crime

28th June 2018 7:42 pm 0 Man arrested for making threats to kill partner

A man has been arrested in Warrington for making threats to kill his partner and damaging her property earlier today. Read More

Education

28th June 2018 3:53 pm 1 Struggling Academy set to be transferred to another Trust

THE struggling University Academy Warrington – formerly Padgate High School – looks set to undergo a major change. Read More

News

28th June 2018 3:51 pm 5 Planners approve controversial town centre apartment block plan

CONTROVERSIAL plans to demolish a disused roller skating rink in Warrington town centre and replace it with an apartment block providing 144 one and two bedroomed flats has been given the green light by planners. Read More

News

28th June 2018 2:58 pm 1 Town hall staff splash out on paddling pools for hot-footed Alpacas!

VIDEO:TOWN hall staff rallied when they heard the alpacas at Walton Gardens were suffering from hot hooves during the tropical heatwave, splashing out on some paddling pools for their furry friends. Read More