Man arrested after
?5m drugs seized
by David Skentelbery
POLICE have seized drugs, believed to be worth up to ?5 million, following a morning raid in Culcheth, Warrington.
Officers, working in conjunction with Northumbria Police, targeted an address in Doeford Close where they discovered more than 50 kilos of heroin and two handguns.
A 32-year-old man from Warrington has been arrested and is currently helping with enquiries.
DCI Steve Gould said: ?This is an excellent result; not only for Cheshire Police, but also for the communities we serve.
?Drug dealing is a serious threat to the quality of life in our communities. Research shows that there is a link between drug use and crime; around three-quarters of crack and heroin users steal to feed their habit.?
He added: ?Our priority is to focus on disrupting local drug markets by targeting suppliers as well as the dealers and today we have done just that ? but the challenge remains.
?Ultimately, we need to target those who run the organised crime networks that are behind local dealers. If we do that we will reduce other crime as well as protecting our local communities.
?By providing the police with community intelligence on drug dealers and suppliers living beyond their means, residents can make a real difference to the areas in which they live and can contribute to creating a safer environment for everyone.?
Pictured…some of the drugs seized at Culcheth.
Fly-tipping can cost
a ?50,000 fine
by Lesley Wilkinson
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ILLEGAL dumping of waste, including tyres, bags of rubbish and even a stereo system, is causing a problem for Warrington’s environmental services team.
Sites in Dewhurst Avenue, Birchwood, and Davis Way, Lymm, are hot spots for illegal fly-tipping according to the council.
Officers warn that those responsible could face a fine of up to ?50,000, and urge people to use the recycling system instead.
Fly tipping means certain types of waste are not being disposed of properly and is causing damage to the environment and extra costs to the council.
They say items such as the stereo system need to be disposed of properly under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations.
The council reports that residents are steadily increasing the borough’s recycling rate and are using the various methods of recycling available across the borough.
Officers urge people to recycle responsibly and say if there are no facilities at a site to recycle items, people should take them away or locate a site that has facilities.
Trade use of recycling sites is not permitted and officers urge people to report incidences of this or fly tipping.
Coun Brian Axcell, executive member for environment services, said: “We want to maintain good recycling facilities, however, it is costing the council money to remove fly-tipped items and it also makes the sites unappealing to those residents who do want to recycle properly.”
Anyone who needs advice on rubbish disposal or wants to report fly-tipping should contact the council’s environment services on 01925 443000 or visit www.warrington.gov.uk
Pictured: illegal fly-tipping that could result in a hefty fine.
Homes evacuated after
mystery explosion
by David Skentelbery
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POLICE at Warrington are appealing for help from the public after a car was badly damaged by a mystery explosion.
An exclusion zone was set up around Levisham Gardens, Bewsey after the blast and a number of houses were evacuated.
Fire crews extinguished a fire which broke after the explosion shortly after 11pm on Wednesday. Later a bomb disposal team were called to examine the vehicle and pronounced it safe.
Householders – who had been given shelter at St Rocco’s Hospice – were then allowed to return to their homes.
A police spokesman said the blast result in shattered glass flying across the road. But fortunately, no-one was in the vicinity at the time.
Detectives are still investigating the incident and anyone who can help is asked to call police on 0845 458 0000.
Prestige car company
sponsors award
by James Parr
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BENTLEY motors are to sponsor a prestigious award which will be presented in Warrington next year.
The prestigious Crewe based company is the newest sponsor of the High Sheriff?s Award for Enterprise, which will be presented in March at the University of Chester’s Warrington campus.
The award, which recognises successful businesses in Cheshire, Halton and Warrington, highlights outstanding achievement by local private sector companies with a turnover of at least ?1 million and between 20 and 250 employees.
Judged on ambition, innovation, growth, enterprise, employee and management development, the entrants will also be required to explain the way in which they will ensure their company continues to expand in the future, with the winner picking up a cash prize and a place on the university?s MBA programme worth around ?8,000.
Personnel services manager at Bentley, Neil Gibbons said: “We are delighted to support the High Sheriff’s Award for Enterprise and promote the development of Cheshire businesses.
“Achieving success through vision, innovation and developing people is key to Bentley’s future and to the whole local economy. It is right that we recognise and celebrate the successes, and this new Award will further encourage the spirit of enterprise in Cheshire.”
Bentley Motors join an ever-growing list of businesses sponsoring the award, with companies like Barclays Bank, Baker Tilly, Cheshire County Council and the Northwest Development Agency already on board.
Spotlight on
mental health
by staff reporter
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TWO health Trusts will be joining forces with the borough council to highlight World Mental Health Day in Warrington next week.
Warrington Primary Care Trust, 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust will stage an activities day in the old fish market at Golden Square on Wednesday, October 10.
The event will aim to raise awareness of the issues that face people who suffer from mental health problems.
An array of activities, including free complementary therapy advice and tai chi sessions will be taking place, with the emphasis being on how to look after yourself and feeling good on the inside as well as the outside
Anyone requiring further information can contact either Jackie Hodgson or Helen Taylor on 01925 843817 or 01925 843718.
Hairdressers win
awards for colour
by James Parr
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A COLOURFUL future awaits two Warrington hairdressers after they were awarded a top accolade for their efforts in the famous Wella studios in Manchester.
Lorraine Elliot and Jenny Harrison both were awarded 100 per cent for their efforts on the three-month course that studied all aspects of hair colouring.
The Master Colour Award gave the girls an insight into how colouring works and the science behind it.
Both the girls had to produce a portfolio, looking into all aspects of creative and corrective colour work, as well as analysing skin tones and eye colours.
The presentation of the awards was made at a show case event were both of them had to present two models to the audience and accept there MCA certificate.
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