Warrington Guardian - Archive

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• News comes as owners ICI assure future of town site

  WORKERS at chemical company Crosfield's face a New Year of worry and speculation after it was announced that 120 jobs are to be shed from the Warrington site. read more

• A prickly problemHelp hedgehogs to survive the winter months

  HEDGEHOG lovers are asking people to keep a lookout for the prickly creatures this winter to prevent them from starving. read more

• Mother's campaign to raise awareness of rare disorder

  A WOMAN is campaigning for greater awareness of a rare genetic disorder which has impacted on her family. read more

• Fortnight wait to bury flu victims

  BEREAVED familes are having to wait up to a fortnight to bury their relatives as Newton's funeral directors struggle to cope with an unprecedented demand. read more

• Flu causes strain on health services

  HEALTH services in Newton are being stretched to the limit as the flu outbreak continues. read more

• Operation 'Winter's Tale' snares criminals

  A CRACKDOWN on Christmas crime in the town centre has been a major success, say police chiefs. read more

• Villagers urged to show support

  CAMPAIGNERS for a Millennium Green in Appleton are warning villagers not to be complacent following news that the first hurdle has been jumped. read more

• Haven for birds

  A VILLAGE woodland could soon become home to dozens of different birds. read more

• Display wins award

  GARDEN centre staff in Glazebury are celebrating after achieving a top regional award. read more

• Man's body discovered in Granny's Brook

  A RETIRED coach builder found dead in a culvert near to his home on New Year's Day has been named by police. read more

• Playing until the cows come home at farmers' charity night

  A RADIO One star intends to play until the cows come home at a charity gig to help farmers. read more

• Middle-aged men still not getting the 'don't drink and drive' message

  HARD-HITTING campaigns aimed at shocking the public are not enough to deter hardened drink drivers, say police in Warrington. read more

• Hospital workers praised

  A PARAMEDIC has praised staff at Warrington Hospital for coping with the strain of Christmas and New Year. read more

• Exciting arts programme

  WARRINGTON'S reputation as a centre of arts excellence and innovation has received another boost with the announcement of events for spring. read more

• Wizard answer to starling riddle

  MERLINS have proved just the trick in persuading pesky starlings to perch elsewhere. read more

• Teenager fights killer bug

  AN avid Warrington Wolves fan is recovering in hospital after contracting the killer bug meningitis. read more

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