DESPITE an estimated £14m increase in funding from the Government, Warrington Borough Council is facing one of the most serious financial challenges in its history.
THREE Warrington shops were raided and a 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of money laundering after police targeted retailers across Cheshire for selling illegal vapes and cigarettes.
A former soldier who admitted historic sex crimes in the Warrington area has been jailed after admitting multiple counts of rape and sexual assault involving a young girl when he was also a child.
DESPITE opposition from from local residents town planners have approved the second phase of the controversial Peel Hall development at Warrington – by a single vote!
WARRINGTON workers and local residents are able to try the facilities for free at the new Daresbury Health Club, with special discounts for coffee lounge.
Police are appealing for people to be vigilant following recent purse thefts in Warrington town centre.
THE controversial plans for a new “all through” school catering for pupils aged 2-16 at Poulton-with-Feanhead comes before Warrington planning chiefs next week.
A man with previous convictions who posed as a registered nurse after registering with an agency in Warrington and stealing the identity of another person, has been jailed.
A motion to Save Woolston Neighbourhood Hub was passed unanimously at the Full meeting of Warrington Borough Council last night.
FACED with a funding gap of nearly £90m over the next four years, Warrington Borough Council is set to seek Government permission to increase Council Tax by more than the 5% limit and apply for Exceptional Financial Support (EFS).
