Eight local gardens open for charity
THE annual Culcheth Open Gardens event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9.
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Vandals blamed for fire near Sankey Valley Park
VANDALS are believed responsible for a fire near Sankey Valley Park, Warrington, last night.
Homes plan approved at third time of asking
PLANNING bosses have given the go-ahead to a controversial plan to build 66 houses at Warrington after hearing the developers had agreed to pay for a pedestrian crossing nearby.
WDP chairman meets Coptic Pope
CHAIRMAN of Warrington Disability Partnership John Gartside was among people who met Pope Tawadros II, leader of the Coptic Orthodox church, when he visited Manchester.
Midnight special for General Election
THE elections team at Warrington Borough Council will be working the late shift on Monday – to support local people with registering to vote in the General Election.
Town centre streets closed after two-car crash
POLICE have closed a number of streets in Warrington town centre following a two car crash on Bridge Street.
Youths rescued from roof of Old Market Place
A FIRE and rescue crew from Warrington was called to the Old Market Place last night after two youths were seen on the roof.
Geronimo! It’s the UK’s largest children’s festival
THE UK’s largest children’s festival, Geronimo, kicks off on May 27-29 at Arley Hall – and for the first time ever, families can enjoy a full weekend of fun and camping on-site in the stunning grounds.
Town centre nursery school is “outstanding” says Ofsted
A TOWN centre nursery at Warrington is celebrating after retaining its “Outstanding” rating following a recent Ofsted inspection.
Golf club appoints its first female junior captain
A WARRINGTON golf club is breaking new ground with the appointment of their first female junior captain.