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News

23rd October 2015 7:00 am 0 Historic takeover of town centre church

AFTER serving the Roman Catholic population of Warrington since the 1700s, the Benedictine monks of Ampleforth Abbey have had to relinquish their last church in the town – the historic St Mary’s Church in Buttermarket Street. Read More

Crime

22nd October 2015 4:45 pm 1 Police raid uncovers another cannabis farm

POLICE at Warrington today uncovered another cannabis farm in the town. Read More

Opinion

22nd October 2015 9:41 am 0 Plenty of culture to be proud of in Warrington

AS I flicked through the pages of the national newspapers my heart sank when I saw the headlines proclaiming Warrington to be bottom of the league for culture and the “worst town in Britain for culture vultures!” Read More

Education

22nd October 2015 7:00 am 1 Head girl’s powerful letter about her “brilliant school”

LESS than a year after a Warrington High School was slammed by education watchdogs Ofsted, it has been judged to have changed beyond recognition. Read More

News

22nd October 2015 7:00 am 0 Revised market scheme back before planning bosses

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a temporary market building in Warrington town centre will come back before planning bosses next Wednesday. Read More

Education

22nd October 2015 7:00 am 0 Award for student who battled with brain tumour

A WARRINGTON student has been recognised for successfully completing his studies and contributing to college life despite battling with a brain tumour. Read More

Crime

21st October 2015 4:49 pm 0 Police appeal after hotel robbery

POLICE at Warrington have appeal for help from the public following a robbery at a local hotel which took place earlier this month. Read More

News

21st October 2015 2:08 pm 1 Councillor apologises after email gaffe

A RED-faced councillor has been forced to apologise to a colleague he accused of “walking out” just before a crucial vote was taken. Read More

Frodsham Life

21st October 2015 9:36 am 0 Traffic still heavy despite motorway re-opening

TRAFFIC was heavier than usual in Warrington and elsewhere this morning as motorists appeared to be trying to avoid the M56 – even though the motorway had been re-opened following yesterday’s incident when a tanker lorry overturned near Helsby. Read More

Education