MP slams rail fare increases
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones has called on the government to cut planned increases in rail fares scheduled from January.
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Pre-school is outstanding
ST Matthews’ Pre-School at Stretton has been judged “outstanding” by the education watchdog, Ofsted.
Festival of transport
THE fourth annual High Legh Festival of Transport takes place tomorrow (Saturday) and on Sunday.
Wolves squad for derby clash
WARRINGTON Wolves boss Tony Smith has made just two changes to his 19
man squad chosen for last week’s victory over Huddersfield Giants for
Sunday’s derby clash at Widnes Vikings.
New road to Wembley for cup winners
RUGBY League Challenge Cup winners Chris Riley and Paul Wood will be
cheering on their sporting neighbours Warrington Town as they continue
on their own road to Wembley in the FA Cup ,tomorrow, Saturday, kick off 3pm.
Housing trust to take on more apprentices
WARRINGTON’S biggest landlord – Golden Gates Housing Trust – has pledged
to create 39 new apprenticeships by the end of next March.
Friends re-united at Legends’ Lounge launch
FORMER Manchester United and Northern Ireland star Sammy McIlroy was on
hand to officially unveil Warrington Town’s newly named Wynne Build
Legends’ Lounge.
Open day at adventure farm
BIRDS of prey and fairground rides are just two of the attractions on
offer at an Open Day and Family Fun Day being held near Warrington on
Sunday.
Budding poets wanted
BUDDING poets in Warrington are being invited to write a poem about the town for the chance to win £1,000 in a competition.
Hospital lottery
THE jackpot prize went unclaimed in the weekly lottery run by the League of Friends of Warrington Hospital.