Flat dweller overcome by smoke
THE occupant of a flat at Warrington was overcome by smoke after fire broke out in a bedroom this morning.
Author David Skentelbery
New plan to demolish Lymm Hotel set for approval
THE controversial plan to demolish the historic Lymm Hotel to make way for retirement and…
Festive season sees increase in workplace drug and alcohol checks
WARRINGTON-based AlphaBiolabs is on track for a record month for its workplace drug and alcohol testing business as employers step-up random checks on their staff during the festive season.
Schools link into Google education
CULCHETH High School hosted an event for Google’s “Education on Tour” initiative which allowed a number of other schools to visit and see the education tools available.
School changes its name for fourth time in 10 years
A WARRINGTON High School is to change its name for the fourth time in the last 10 years – and join the town’s Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT).
Radioactive waste disposal contract for local firm
TECHNICAL solutions giant Wood has won a major contract from Magnox Ltd to retrieve, process…
Kitchen blaze tackled by householder
FIRE broke out in the kitchen of a flat in Mersey Street, Warrington today – but was extinguished by the occupants.
Cinderella brings a pantomime revival
POPULAR local drama group the Bridgewater Players are preparing for their February production of “Cinderella” – their first pantomime for four years.
Warrington “sixth worst” in region for homelessness
WARRINGTON is the sixth “worst” place in the North West for homelessness per head of population.
Top award for Warrington based insurance company
A WARRINGTON-based insurance company won a prestigious Insurance Company of the Year award at the Manchester Business Awards.