Tributes to popular councillor who is stepping down
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Warrington councillor who is stepping after nine years’ service on the borough council.
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Search starts for a star volunteer
NOMINATIONS are now open for the volunteer event of the year – Warrington’s Volunteer Star awards.
Jeweller Alastair’s pacey story of endurance, speed and danger
JEWELLER Alastair Walker has published a book detailing some of the highlights of his previous life as a motorcycle journalist.
Top national award for police commissioner
CHESHIRE Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has won a top award at the National Compact Awards in London.
Traffic still heavy despite motorway re-opening
TRAFFIC was heavier than usual in Warrington and elsewhere this morning as motorists appeared to be trying to avoid the M56 – even though the motorway had been re-opened following yesterday’s incident when a tanker lorry overturned near Helsby.
Girls with dyspraxia may be “slipping through the net”
A LOCAL campaigner is calling for greater awareness of dyspraxia among women and girls as a new survey shows they may be “slipping through the net.”
Council reaches a recycling milestone
MORE than 50 per cent of waste was recycled or composted in Warrington over the last year – for the first time ever.
Fire crews tackle scaffolding blaze
FIREFIGHTERS used a ladder to reach a blaze 20 metres high on scaffolding at an industrial unit in Warrington this afternoon.
X Factor finalist to support Pixie Lott at Warrington Festival
X FACTOR finalist Jay James and country singer Ellie Dibben have been confirmed as Pixie Lott’s support acts for the Warrington Festival at Bank Park on September 19.
Solar farm planned for 33-acre site at Lymm
PLANS have been unveiled for a solar farm providing energy for more than 1,300 homes on a 33-acre site at Lymm.