Warrington News

A TOTAL of 575 people in the 16-24 age group are currently out of work in Warrington  – clear evidence of the need for the major youth unemployment initiative promised by Ed Miliband if Labour form the next government. Read More

POLICE detection rates for household burglaries last month were an outstanding 86 per cent. Read More

THE number of people who smoke in Warrington has fallen significantly – but levels of obesity in adults have risen and the level of unsafe drinking is also rising. Read More

THE grief-stricken family of Valerie Pritchard, the woman who died tragically when her car plunged into the Manchester Ship Canal at Warrington, have been talking about their much-loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Read More

POLICE have now named the 72-year-old woman who tragically died after her car plunged into the Manchester Ship Canal at Stockton Heath, Warrington, despite the valiant efforts of Cheshire fire and rescue crews who were on the scene in just over five minutes. Read More

TALENTED students at Warrington Collegiate welcomed drum and percussion specialist, Vinnie Pearson into their class in order to experience a taste of African hand drumming culture. Read More

TRAINEES at Centre Park-based Optionis put their presentation skills to the test during a Dragons’ Den-style event held to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. Read More