Homes approved on garage site
OUTLINE plans for a housing development on the site of a former petrol station have been given the green light by planning bosses at Warrington
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Wolves' French farce
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Super League season ended on a low note as they collapsed to their fourth consecutive defeat 20-38 to Huddersfield Giants and now face a tricky trip to Les Catalans in the South of France in the end of season play offs.
Homes flooded as storm lashes town
UP to a dozen homes were flooded at Warrington early today as torrential rain overloaded sewers and drainage pipes.
Police blitz on untaxed vehicles
POLICE and officials from the DVLA joined forces to target untaxed vehicles in Warrington.
Scouts home as upgraded models
A GROUP of scouts who went on a 12-day trip to Norway came back as “upgraded models” according to their leader.
Care home plan refused to spare trees
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have thrown out plans for a care home for
people with brain injuries, dementia, strokes, etc – after being told
the scheme would mean felling to mature oak trees.
Tenants invited to air their views
TENANTS and leaseholders of Warrington’s 10,000 council homes are being
invited to a conference on the future of housing services in the
borough.
Playground decision deferred
PLANNERS have put off a decision on a new children’s play area – because the bright colour of the proposed play equipment is considered inappropriate for the area.
Unique coverage of Paralympics
UNIQUE coverage of the Paralympic Games, which will feature Warrington archer John Stubbs, will be broadcast on the town’s community radio station, Radio Warrington, throughout the 10 day event.
People power defeats takeaway shops
PLANNING bosses have thrown out two controversial plans for takeaway shops and a third for a retail shop after a massive demonstration of people power at Warrington Town Hall