Traffic hold-ups on motorway after car fire
A CAR fire led to two lanes of the M6 being closed near Warrington this morning.
Author David Skentelbery
Blaze threatens timber building
FIRE crews from Warrington and Penketh were called out to deal with a blaze which was threatening a timber building.
Bus bosses meet passengers in bid to improve services
THE new chairman and managing director of Network Warrington have been finding out from customers how improvements can be made to bus services across the borough.
Four wickets in four balls in bottom-of-table clash
WARRINGTON picked up a valuable win in the bottom-of-the-table clash with Weaverham in the Vivio Cheshire County League division one.
Latchford’s fine victory over champions
LATCHFORD Albion’s recent good form continued with an outstanding victory over last year’s league champions Haydock.
Council to carry out fire checks on all public buildings
WARRINGTON Borough Council is commissioning a full review of safety measures across all public buildings in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Council wants to know what young people think
COUNCIL chiefs need young people’s view on activities and services available in West Warrington.
Voluntary worker receives award from the Queen
A CULCHETH man who spent more than 30 years helping others has been presented with the MBE by the Queen.
Pupils get a lesson in women’s football
FOUR girls from Warrington’s Beamont Collegiate Academy were given the opportunity to watch current FA Women’s Super League champions Manchester City in action.
Council opposes Green Belt home plan
LYMM Parish Council has lodged objections to a plan to convert a former packing shed on a Green Belt site into a three-bedroom dwelling with an associated operational development.