Man injured in crash
A MAN suffered serious leg injuries in a traffic accident in School Road, Orford, at 7.20pm on Wednesday. He was unconscious when paramedics arrived and he was taken to Warrington Hospital A&E department.
A MAN suffered serious leg injuries in a traffic accident in School Road, Orford, at 7.20pm on Wednesday. He was unconscious when paramedics arrived and he was taken to Warrington Hospital A&E department.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire at Hollins Park Hospital in the early hours of Saturday. The small blaze had occurred in a bedroom at the hospital on Hollins Lane, but was out by the time firefighters arrived just after 4.20am.
FANCY a quacking day out at Moore Nature Reserve? On Sunday, February 5, rangers will be hosting a walk around Wigg Island, Runcorn and the nature park looking at wildfowl. Places are limited, please book ahead by calling wildspace officer Jeff Clarke
WARRINGTON actor Pete Postlethwaite is set to reprise one of the horror movie world's most famous roles. The former Padgate school teacher is currently finishing work on the Omen 666, a remake of the 1976 cult classic. The chilling tale of an American
A STARLIGHT walk in aid of St Rocco's Hospice has gained celebrity backing, as Warrington's own Kerry Katona has agreed to take part in the fundraiser. Kerry visited St Rocco's last week to launch the ladies-only 13-mile sponsored walk through the town
CHURCHES offering modern forms of worship such as emotional singing and clapping are having an increasing presence in Warrington. The number of people going to these services is on the rise while traditional churches are experiencing a decline, as they
ACCLAIMED artwork inspired by musicians and singers is on view to the public. John Chatterton, of Widnes, is displaying his work 'Singers of Songs and Makers of Music' at Ditton Community Centre until February 24. The exhibition shows a series of unique
ALMOST 1,000 buildings have been included on a new list of property worth protecting. Members of Warrington Borough Council's executive board agreed the list of locally important buildings at its meeting on Monday.
A MAN was hit over the head with a piece of wood in Mersey Street in the town centre, at 3am on Sunday. He suffered head injuries and was taken to hospital by paramedics.
THE recycling plant in Westy has increased the price it pays for used drinks to meet demand from the Far East. Novelis will now pay £800 for a tonne of cans, an increase of £100, thanks to increasing demand for aluminium from countries like China and
A CHILDREN'S book collection is being held at the Early Learning Centre in The Old Market Place, in the town centre. If you bring in five-year-old books, you can buy five new books for half price. The old books will be redistributed to schools and nurseries
THE co-owner of a camping shop is renewing an appeal to help victims of the Pakistan earthquake. Colin Scotland, from Outdoor World on Winwick Road, has issued another appeal as winter takes hold in the Asian state - meaning more tents and shelters are
children CHILDREN affected by grief can get support from the NCH Child Bereavement Service. The service holds regular drop-in sessions across Warrington and anyone can call in for an informal chat. Parents, carers or professionals can use the service
WITH cuts and bruises still showing from her attack, a frightened grandmother says her violent muggers must be caught. The 57-year-old, who wished to remain anonymous, says life has been 'horrendous' since her handbag was snatched on Boydell Avenue, Latchford
SIGNIFICANT changes to part of Warrington town centre could be in the pipeline - and residents and businesses are being asked for their views. Warrington Borough Council is to draw up an area action plan (APP) for Arpley Meadows, Wilderspool, Wilson Patten