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  • Blackspot crash probe

    TWO cars were involved in a serious crash outside a primary school, just yards from speed cameras installed on a notorious accident black spot. The incident happened outside Ditton Primary School in Liverpool Road, Widnes, shortly after 1pm on Wednesday

  • A major boon for business economy

    WARRINGTON businesses could be in line for a £30 million boost thanks to a change in Government policy. The plans, announced by Chancellor Gordon Brown, would see a great slice of business rates - the equivalent of Council Tax that companies pay to Government

  • Apartment building ruins our 'Shangri-la'

    A GOVERNMENT watchdog is investigating a complaint from a man who says a new apartment building, which overlooks his back garden, has ruined his 'Shangri-la'. Phil Parry, aged 52, of Highfield Avenue, has made an official complaint to the Local Government

  • Plant vehicles stolen

    THREE plant vehicles were stolen and £1,000 worth of damage was caused on Queensbury Avenue in Widnes.

  • Minute's silence

    A MINUTE'S silence was observed by unions in 100 countries last week in memory of people who have died at work. The General and Municipal Boilermakers (GMB) union in Runcorn joined forces with colleagues throughout the world to commemorate Workers' Memorial

  • Chance to have your say on Fox Covert's future

    IT seems that George Formby's magic is still touching the hearts and minds of Warrington residents. Last week, the Warrington Guardian ran a feature on George's contribution to the town, and this week we have been contacted by more readers. Many just

  • Waiting list leaves Barry, 55, suffering for months

    AN Oakwood man who has waited months for an operation on his infected prostate has this week slammed Tony Blair for the failing health service. Barry Clifford, aged 55, of Keyes Gardens, Oakwood, has been unable to work for more than a month because of