Weather warning – and the town shows true grit
WITH the Met Office issuing a weather warning for heavy rain at Warrington all day today, the borough council has announced its winter weather plans for the coming months.
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Police warning over carpet cleaning scam
POLICE today issued a warning about “suspicious” men claiming to be carpet cleaners and calling at homes in the Lymm area.
Police unveil new high tech control room
A COMPUTER system used by the defence and security industries – and found in some of the most high-tech control rooms around the globe – will help transform the way police work in Warrington.
Drink driving – a seasonal warning from MP
NEW research has revealed that 1.05 drivers for every 1,000 in Warrington have a drink or drug driving conviction – and the figure has prompted MP David Mowat to urge motorists to avoid drink or drug driving over the festive season.
Infrastructure spending vital for town
INCREASED spending on infrastructure, announced in the Chancellors’ Autumn Statement could have big implications for Warrington.
Names “missing” from village war memorial
STOCKTON Heath Parish Council is investigating what steps are necessary to add 23 “missing” names on the village war memorial.
Ready, steady, go …it’s junior parkrun!
AN international initiative, which encourages young people to don their running gear and get active has launched in Warrington.
Consultants to take over laboratory project management
INDEPENDENT property consultant Pick Everard has been appointed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to take over project manager at its Daresbury laboratory, near Warrington.
Government “irresponsible” over HS2 – council leader
LEADER of Warrington Borough Council Terry O’Neill has branded the government as “irresponsible” over its failure to announce the final route of the HS2 high speed railway in the Warrington area.
“We were gagged” say councillors
ANGRY Liberal Democrat councillors claim they were “gagged” when they raised the issue of traffic congestion in Warrington at a meeting of the borough council.