THE controversial application to give a temporary gypsy caravan site permanent status at Walton, Warrington – and increase the number of caravans – has been thrown out by borough council planning chiefs. Read More

FIFTEEN nearby residents have lodged objections to an application to make permanent a controversial temporary gypsy caravan site at Walton, Warrington. Read More

EXCITING plans for the transformation and restoration of part of Warrington’s Walton Hall and Gardens have moved a step closer thanks to a winning bid for initial support from the National Lottery via the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Read More

A PLAN to build a new house in the grounds of an existing property once occupied by the parents of Beatle George Harrison has been thrown out by Warrington planners. Read More

THE former historic Ship Inn at Walton was demolished by housing developers on the advice of police after a wall collapsed during work on the site, according to local councillor Paul Kennedy. Read More