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23rd May 2014 7:30 pm 0 Video coverage of Warrington Borough Council elections 2014

VIDEO coverage of the local elections for Warrington Borough Council, including interviews from the three party leaders on the council and newly elected Labour councillor Matt Smith who defeated Tory Paul Campbell at Culcheth. Read More

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23rd May 2014 5:30 pm 0 Warrington Borough Council election results

LABOUR strengthened their control on Warrington Borough Council making two over all gains, winning two seats off the Lib Dems and one off the Tories, but losing out to the Lib Dems at Westbrook – although they saw their share of the vote drop by more than 13 per cent – with UKIP taking nearly 15 per cent of votes cast, coming runners up in nine wards. Read More

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23rd May 2014 9:30 am 0 House blaze under investigation

AN investigation is going on into the cause of a fire which caused serious damage to a house at Warrington. Read More

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23rd May 2014 8:30 am 0 Swing bridge agreement

NEWS that Warrington Borough Council and Peel Ports – owners of the Manchester Ship Canal – have reached agreement to minimise traffic disruption in the town when the bridges are swung, should on the face of it be welcomed. Read More

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23rd May 2014 7:00 am 0 School's website of the year award

CRANSLEY School, based in Great Budworth, has won the award for “School Website of the Year at the Independent Schools Association (ISA) national competition. Read More

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23rd May 2014 7:00 am 0 Concert showcases voices and brass

WARRINGTON-based Centenary Theatre Company is presenting a concert on Sunday June 15 – with special guests Golborne Brass Band. Read More

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23rd May 2014 7:00 am 0 Festival offers all the fun of the fair

LIVE music, fairground rides, family activities and craft stalls – they are all part of Warrington’s Orford Park Festival which takes place on Sunday June 8. Read More

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22nd May 2014 10:00 am 0 Escaped prisoner still on the run

ONE of two prisoners who absconded from Thorn Cross open prison, Appleton Thorn near Warrington on Tuesday is still on the run. Read More

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22nd May 2014 9:00 am 0 Blaze in communal bin compound

FIREFIGHTERS used two hose reel jets to tackle a blaze in a communal bin compound off Orchard Street, Warrington. Read More

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22nd May 2014 7:00 am 0 Penketh High School make St Rocco's Happy!

PUPILS at Penketh High School, Warrington, were in for a hilarious surprise as they witnessed their teachers starring in a shot-by-shot recreation of ‘Happy’ the music video by Pharrell Williams – to help raise funds for St Rocco’s Hospice. Read More