Bin lorry blaze caused by discarded battery
COUNCIL chiefs at Warrington have warned residents to check what they can and can’t recycle after a fire in a bin lorry thought to have been caused by a battery left in a blue recycling bin.
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Garden to open for charity
A LYMM garden is to open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme – which supports a number of charities.
Council criticised over handling of controversial housing plans
BOROUGH Council chiefs at Warrington have been criticised over the way they handled controversial planning applications for 770 houses in the Grappenhall and Appleton areas.
Cricket club seeks new players
A NUMBER of key players have left Glazebury Cricket Club – leaving the Cheshire League club seeking new members.
Thieves steal £800 from elderly woman in town centre
HEARTLESS thieves got away with £800 cash from an elderly woman’s bag in Warrington town centre today.
Town could become a “post-industrial wasteland” – warning
WARRINGTON could become a “post-industrial wasteland” if Britain leaves the European Atomic Energy Community – Euratom.
Serious assault in alleyway
POLICE have issued an appeal for witnesses following a serious assault which took place in an alleyway at Warrington.
“Exciting new phase for education in Warrington”
EDUCATION in Warrington has entered an exciting new phase following the formation of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT).
House can be built on garage site
A PLAN to demolish a garage to make way for a three-bedroom detached house in Raymond Avenue, Stockton Heath has been approved by Warrington planning chiefs.
MP drops in to see progress on ecology trail
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones visited the New Cut Heritage and Ecology Trail to see the progress being made with the project and to learn about future plans.