Historic buildings’ future in question
QUESTION marks hang over two of the most important buildings in historic Grappenhall Village – the Rectory and the former Grappenhall Hall School.
Author David Skentelbery
No replacement found for injured “lollipop lady”
EFFORTS to find a temporary school crossing patrol to stand in for a “lollipop lady”…
Historic bridges nominated for heritage award
TWO historic bridges at Warrington have been nominated for a newly-established heritage award.
Heavy lorry ban will cause “traffic chaos”
PLANS to ban heavy good vehicles from a busy road just outside Warrington’s boundaries could cause “traffic chaos” in the quiet village of Croft, according to MP Helen Jones.
Car thief put to flight by householder
A WOULD-be car thief fled empty handed after being disturbed by a householder at Warrington last night.
“Police spending more time on the beat”
THE new neighbourhood policing system introduced last July has resulted in police officers spending more time in Culcheth and Glazebury.
Mental health issues in young men come under scrutiny
MENTAL health issues affecting young men, particularly in the military, will be explored in a public lecture at Warrington.
What gives Warrington people high blood pressure?
A TOTAL of 51,700 people are estimated to have hypertension – high blood pressure – in Warrington…significantly higher than the average for the whole of England.
D-Day veterans awarded top French honour
TWO D-day veterans from Warrington have received the French government’s highest honour: the Ordre National de la Legion d’honneur.
Van on fire on motorway near Warrington
FIRE crews from Warrington and Birchwood were called out to deal with a blaze involving a van on the M6 this morning.