Warrington Guardian

Man charged with possessing kitchen knife and claw hammer yards from college

A SUSPECT has been charged with possessing a knife and a hammer yards from the entrance from a college.

Popular café to give away freebies at Golden Square grand opening next week

A popular café brand is set to open its doors at Golden Square next week – and customers will get a chance to win freebies at the grand opening.

Warrington woman reveals how apprenticeship helped her climb career ladder

Warrington marketing manager Kasey Barnes is encouraging school leavers to explore apprenticeships and career opportunities in the building…

Police investigating double death as pair found in house with ‘fatal injuries’

A POLICE investigation has been launched following the death of two people after they were found with ‘fatal injuries’.

Inquest opens into death of woman who became unwell in Cheshire Police custody

AN inquest has been opened following the death of a woman who became unwell while in Cheshire Police custody.

Rape-accused St Helens man once among Merseyside

Thomas Kay, who was once on a Merseyside Police most wanted list, has died in HMP Liverpool before standing trial for rape.

Ulster Unionist leader calls for ‘meaningful reform’ in health sector

Health minister Mike Nesbitt resigned on Tuesday after a fallout with Mr Burrows.

Warrington man spared jail after trying to import 15kg of drugs into UK

A WARRINGTON man who tried to import illegal drugs into the UK has learned his fate.

Drug user spared jail after being caught carrying wrench as offensive weapon

A DRUG user who was caught carrying a tool as a weapon has been spared from being sent to prison.

MP says new crackdown will make big difference to areas like Orford Lane

Warrington North Labour MP Charlotte Nichols has welcomed the Prime Minister’s plans to breathe new life into high streets with a crack down on…

Warrington member of machete-wielding gang jailed for break-in at dog breeder

Craig Monaghan, 41, of Warrington, has been jailed for his role in a masked gang who “smashed” their way into a dog breeder’s home with…

Government to close 13 migrant hotels – but Warrington’s will remain in use

THE Government has announced that migrants have been permanently moved out of three hotels in the north west.

Death toll passes 100 after powerful earthquake hits western Colombia

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency.

Businesses fear ‘the end’ amid disruption from huge town centre roadworks scheme

“It could mean the end” – business owners fear they ‘won’t make it through’ amid disruptive roadworks in the town centre.

Project on wastewater facility in Warrington will improve canal water standards

A major upgrade is nearing completion at a wastewater treatment facility.

Man charged with damaging church stained-glass window and council flower bed

A SUSPECT has appeared in court charged with smashing a stained-glass window at a historic Warrington church.

Lost shops and favourite haunts remembered in Sankey Street memories

A 1980s photo of Sankey Street has prompted Warrington residents to share memories of shops, music and town life.

Cheshire celebrant backs calls for greater freedom in wedding ceremonies

A Cheshire celebrant is backing calls to reform marriage laws and give couples more choice over wedding ceremonies.