Charity shop staff shaken and saddened by attempted theft
STAFF at a charity shop in Warrington have been left shaken after several adults tried to steal a dinner set from a window display by using children to distract them.
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Man arrested after armed police swoop near primary school
ARMED police swooped at an address in Warrington this afternoon and the road closed off as officers made an arrest following reports of a man with a firearm entering a property.
Rain fails to dampen spirits at Warrington Mela
A VIBRANT pink elephant brought colour to Warrington town centre at the annual Mela as relentless grey clouds and showers failed to spoil the enthusiasm of crowds who flocked there.
Public flock to see treasure trove of artefacts at Police Museum
THE sun shone on the Police Museum in Warrington on Saturday as people of all ages flocked to the open day in the historic building.
Judge Jules lights up Golden Square with memorable evening of light and music
INTERNATIONALLY renowned DJ superstar Judge Jules led an hour-long set of dance music in the historic Warrington Fishmarket in Golden Square last night.
Stalemate continues in ongoing row over town’s rusty swing bridges
STALEMATE continues in the ongoing dispute over proposals to carry out much-needed repairs to Warrington’s rusting swing bridges over the Manchester Ship Canal.
Local MPs vote to cut winter fuel payment for pensioners
WARRINGTON’S MPs Charlotte Nichols and Sarah Hall prompted a wave of anger from local residents last night after voting in favour of controversial Labour plans to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners.
Urgent action and difficult budget decisions required to address £29m council overspend
DEBT hit Warrington Borough Council could be facing a £29 million overspend by the end of the financial year, devastating forecasts reveal.