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Entertainment

16th February 2016 7:00 am 0 Exhibition focuses on the work of photographers

A NEW exhibition which showcases the work of members of The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) has opened at Warrington’s Pyramid arts centre. Read More

Lymm Life

16th February 2016 7:00 am 0 Memorial service for architect

A MEMORIAL service is to be held in celebration of the life of architect Robert Granville Gough, who died on January 21 at the Walton Centre, Liverpool. Read More

News

16th February 2016 7:00 am 8 Anger grows after Labour’s “night of the long knives”

ANGER is growing among Labour activists at Warrington following the “night of the long knives” which led to seven councillors being de-selected and a number of others being forced to switch wards. Read More

Charity

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16th February 2016 7:00 am 0 Donation sends Linzi Prescott on Everest Challenge

A DONATION of £5,000 has been made by Inspire Risk Management towards the Spectrum Everest Base Camp Challenge in aid of the Steve Prescott Foundation. Read More

News

15th February 2016 4:52 pm 0 Police probe arson attacks

POLICE at Warrington are investigating an arson attack in which a car and an industrial bin were damaged. Read More

Music

15th February 2016 2:46 pm 1 Fans pay tribute to Viola Beach as police investigation continues

AS SWEDISH police investigations continue into the cause of the tragic car crash which claimed the lives of Warrington Indie rock band Viola Beach and their manager, fans have been leaving tributes at the town centre venue where they made their name. Read More

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15th February 2016 2:16 pm 0 Town put on cold weather alert

WARRINGTON Borough Council is asking residents to take extra care and look out for others during an icy blast which is forecast to hit the region over the next couple of day. Read More

Crime

15th February 2016 1:12 pm 0 Motorist punched in face in robbery attempt

A MOTORIST at Warrington was punched in the face by a thug who demanded money. Read More

News

15th February 2016 12:24 pm 1 Council praised and urged to preserve historic cabinet works

WARRINGTON Civic Society has commended the approach taken by Warrington Borough Council to emergency works at the historic Garnett’s Cabinet Works in the town centre – and is now calling on the council to preserve the site. Read More

Music

15th February 2016 9:02 am 0 Warrington set to remember tragic band Viola Beach

A book of condolence is to be opened and the town hall flag flown at half mast as Warrington remembers local band Viola Beach who were all tragically killed in a car crash in Sweden over the weekend. Read More