news archive
July, 2023
“Massive” traveller encampment ignores notice to quit Silver Lane and faces court action
NHS sets out plans for winter with new measures to help speed up discharge of patients and improve care
Rugby club to hold memorial day to mark 10th anniversary of tragic death of Alan Bundy Clare
Tenant facing eviction put landlords in fear of lives with homemade flamethrower
Lumb Brook Millennium Green celebrates Green Flag award in record-breaking year
Small victory for Winwick residents over Peel Hall consultation
Market breaks all time footfall record as summer extravaganza kicks off in town centre
Police issue warning after youths seen jumping off cliff onto pub roof
Care home residents enjoy an afternoon at the proms
Plans for building in grounds of a historic cottage are turned down
Gulliver’s family fun run raises funds for St Rocco’s Hospice
Vehicle towed away by police after blocking drive
Two more traveller encampments totalling 25 caravans arrive in Warrington
Labour hold Poulton North in town’s first voter ID election
Public Notice: Licensing Act 2003: Notice of Application for Grant of a Premises Licence – Toast Restaurants Ltd
Day-care centre for dogs plan is thrown out
Adoption Matters garden party raises money to support more adoptive families
Rail travellers set to be hit by industrial action
MP praises charity teaching lifesaving skills to hundreds of young people
Meet the funky ‘The Raymonds’
Grand idea as another rooftop bar and terrace planned for town centre
MP hits out at Labour Councillors who ‘nod through £145m loan’ without asking any questions!
Two arrested following violent disorder after armed men force entry into property
Council has “robust complaints procedure” as very few complaints referred to Local Government watchdog
Police appeal for information after vandalism at community centre
Work set to start on town’s first CYCLOPS junction to improve highway safety for cyclists
New data reveals mortgage sales slump by 42%
Hospital urgent and emergency care facing increasing pressures with “much higher” patient numbers
Pub launches chatterbox group to combat loneliness
Council hosts two celebratory SEND conferences
Museum of Policing opens it doors to the public during school holidays
Public Notice: Goods Vehicle Operator’s License – Neutronic Technologies Ltd
With £1 single fare for young people – It’s ‘Better By Bus’ this summer
Supporting young carers over the summer holidays
Award-winning play will support local charity Stamp Out Suicide
Up to four miles of congestion on M62 at Birchwood following lorry breakdown
Fly-tipping set to be cleared from former factory site
Council submits rail ticket office response on “disastrous” proposals
Winwick Carnival 2023 in pictures
Full list of highway restrictions and footpath closures for Creamfields music festival
Local care home visits Liverpool Museum
Villagers urged to get behind a bid for ultrafast broadband
Recycling innovator moves to Daresbury Science Park
Princess left behind by previous owner seeks loving home
Woodfest defies the weather!
Improved beer garden approved for popular pub
Convicted drug dealer hid drugs up his bottom!
Family holiday cut short on M6 after children found travelling in car boot!
MP urges Transport Minister to intervene on stalled swing bridge works
Man has to forfeit almost £170k after being stopped by police on M6

