Hay destroyed in farm blaze
FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington were called out to deal with a blaze involving a large quantity of hay.
Author David Skentelbery
Council to increase in size
THE Local Government Boundary Commission has agreed with Warrington Borough Council’s proposal to increase membership of the council by one – bringing it to 58.
Show your love for Warrington Market
WARRINGTON Market is joining hundreds of markets across the country to celebrate “love your local market” fortnight.
Powerboat championships about to launch
THE first round of this year’s Powerboat GP National Championship will take place at the Lancashire Powerboat Racing Club, St Helens, on May 2 and 3.
Planners order probe into “contaminated land”
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have ordered a full investigation of ground conditions on the site of a proposed barn conversion to determine whether the land could be contaminated.
Ballot papers re-issued because of printing error
BOROUGH council ballot papers have been re-issued to postal voters in Frodsham due to a printing error on the original documents.
Police winning the battle against crime
CRIME continues to call in Cheshire – with the county recording the sixth largest reduction in crime across England and Wales.
Councillor’s plea to the arts community
A COUNCILLOR who is standing down after 28 years on Warrington Borough Council has made a final plea to the town’s performing arts community.
Local rider qualifies for Horse of the Year Show
A LOCAL amateur rider has qualified for this year’s Horse of the Year Show.
TV star Helen to launch new book in town
TV star Helen Skelton is launching her debut children’s novel at Warrington next month – based on her own Amazon jungle adventures.