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The site of the proposed Whittle Brook outfall PLANS to protect hundreds of homes in Penketh from flooding have been submitted. The Environment Agency has teamed up with Warrington Borough Council for the major scheme around Whittle Brook and Penketh Brook. The scheme will protect 225 homes from the risk of 'very significant' flooding. The works involve: n Construction of a new culvert to improve conveyance under the railway line and canal and reduce the risk of flooding on the Penketh Brook. n Construction of a tidal outfall that will act to minimise tidal ingress and silt accumu...

Daniel McAdams saw his 80-year-old father about 3.30pm on Monday, February 1. As his dad was about to go into a café, on Widnes Road, Widnes, McAdams approached him and called him a name. McAdams, of Moorside Court, Widnes, then punched his father in the face. The victim fell to the floor, as did the glasses he had been wearing, and the assault left him with a serious facial injury. He was given assistance by members of the public before being taken to hospital in an ambulance. McAdams walked away following the assault and was arrested at his home within an hour.

Daniel McAdams saw his 80-year-old father about 3.30pm on Monday, February 1. As his dad was about to go into a café, on Widnes Road, Widnes, McAdams approached him and called him a name. McAdams, of Moorside Court, Widnes, then punched his father in the face. The victim fell to the floor, as did the glasses he had been wearing, and the assault left him with a serious facial injury. He was given assistance by members of the public before being taken to hospital in an ambulance. McAdams walked away following the assault and was arrested at his home within an hour.

You can see more public notices towards the back of the paper in our Local Listings section.  Dan’s Road/Widnes Road Penketh > Carriageway works will begin on April 19 for five days. It means driving will be banned on the A562 Dan’s Road/Widnes Road (Eastbound) between Barrow’s Green Lane and Back Lane. Work will take place between 9pm and 5am, when signed on site.The alternative route will be via A562 Fiddlers Ferry Road, A557 Watkinson Way, A5080 South Lane/Farnworth Road.  Ellesmere Road, Stockton Heath > Water work from United Utilities will take place for five days from...

A TEENAGER lost his shoe while running away from officers before his mum picked the mislaid trainer up from the police station.