Early hours arson attack
A NEW warning has been issued to people living in the White Street area
of Warrington town centre after an arson attack in the early hours of
today.
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Green Belt objection to extension
PLANNING bosses at Warrington are being asked to refuse plans for
single-storey extensions and a front porch extension at an isolated
house close to the Mersey at Cuerdley.
Company boss in £1.8m alcohol fraud
MEMBERS of a gang involved in a £1.8 million excise alcohol fraud across
the North West, and masterminded by a Warrington company director, have
been jailed for a total of more than 19 years for supplying illicit
non-duty paid alcohol to local retailers.
High school seeks new governor
LYMM High School is looking for someone from the community to join its governing body.
Children to takeover adult jobs
CHILDREN in Warrington will get a chance to “takeover” the jobs of adults for one day in November.
News in brief
A ROUND-up of news from the Warrington area
End of Grand Final dream for Wolves
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Grand Final dream came to an end in a pulsating clash with Leeds Rhinos as they were edged out 24-26 in a thrilling play-off semi-final eliminator at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Couple in river rescue drama
FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington were involved in a dramatic rescue from the River Mersey in the early hours of this morning.
Storm over affordable 4-bed homes
ANGRY residents are fighting plans to build 10 three-storey “affordable”
four-bedroom homes on open land adjoining a disused village pub.
Dementia roadshow hits town
THE first-ever UK Dementia community roadshow visits Warrington today and tomorrow to offer help to those with concerns about the condition.