A FIVE vehicle collision on the M6 near Warrington is causing heavy traffic delays on the Northbound carriageway.

A PETITION signed by more than 1,700 people calling for Warrington’s swing bridges to clean and re-painted has been presented to Manchester Ship Canal owners Peel Holdings.

UPDATED: The westbound carriageway of the M62 near junction 11 at Birchwood, Warrington is now fully re-opened following an incident involving an overturned lorry this morning.

AFTER more than nine years broadcasting on the internet Radio Warrington will soon be hitting the airwaves with its programmes on 1332 AM medium wave.

POLICE are expanding their frontline fleet and introducing new vehicles to make police more visible and more capable of delivering high tech crime fighting.

VARIOUS issues affecting Warrington were discussed at the special local election debate involving representatives from five political parties contesting the elections on May 5.

STEAM train spotters in Warrington were given a rare treat earlier today when the historic Royal Scot passed through town on it’s way to Carlisle from Crewe on a special rail enthusiast trip.

PLANNING bosses have given the go-ahead for a temporary car park for hospital staff at Warrington – despite objections from two councillors.

PLANS for a temporary car park for 58 vehicles to accommodate staff from Warrington Hospital are to come before the borough council’s planning committee next week.