A MATTRESS was set on fire in an arson attack outside flats in Castlefields. Firefighters tackled the toxic acrid smoke in Spinney Walk, at 7.20pm, on Wednesday, January 7. Sub officer Ken Sharratt, said: "This could have been quite dangerous. It gives
FASHION designers and retailers in the north west may soon have the chance to realise their dream of rubbing shoulders with the cream of the industry. Business Link Cheshire and Warrington are seeking to establish trade links with Milan and need businesses
A WOMAN is thought to have escaped with minor injuries despite her car flipping onto its roof after a two-vehicle collision outside a high school. A police spokeswoman said the Ford Fiesta car ended up on its roof after the accident on Elton head road
ELDERLY and vulnerable people need to take special care when strangers call. Conmen posing as all kinds of officials can try and trick their way in. Thankfully Halton has seen a lull in this kind of crime but people need to be vigilant to make sure it
CONGESTION relief could be one of the benefits for Warrington motorists after highway chiefs unveiled their 10-year plan for the M6. And improvements have been promised for slip roads at the M6-M62 interchange at Croft, under a strategy formulated by
FORMER employees of a Warrington chemical plant are demanding an inquiry into allegations that a highly toxic chemical was repeatedly dumped at Arpley Landfill Site. The workers, who together form the Vinamul Help Group (VHG), have contacted MP Helen
new bus station contract awarded WARRINGTON'S new multi-million pound bus station has taken another step forward with the appointment of architects Jefferson Sheard. The Manchester-based company were awarded the almost £800,000 contract at Monday's borough
YEARS of planning, thousands of views and months of debate will come together at the Town Hall to shape the future of Warrington in the early 21st century. Last week the painstaking process of determining the town's future direction - from the number
A FAMILY is appealing for witnesses to an accident after a young girl was in collision with a vehicle in Market Street, Earlestown on October 10, 2002 at approximately 3.40pm. If you recall the incident or have any further information contact Canter Levin
MERSEY Regional Ambulance Service has welcomed news the Government is planning to reduce the paperwork needed to sort out speeding tickets. Ambulances racing to emergency call-outs in Cheshire and Merseyside can pass several cameras at high speeds, leading
KIND-HEARTED National Blood Service staff have been raising money for charity while they work. Donor carers, Debbie Deakin, Mandy Robbins and a team which collects blood donations in the Northwich area, held Christmas raffles and raised £500 for Cancer
CHARGES for certain planning and building control services in Vale Royal could be on the increase. The social review committee will meet on Wednesday and discuss proposals to hike the levy for certain planning department services, to bring them in line
DEVELOPERS who want to build houses on the Islands Brow Burgy Bank have recruited a team of public relations specialists as they attempt to win over opponents of the plans. The Woodford Group submitted a planning application last summer to build 431 homes
