Environment | The Lead

Warrington Council financial crisis deepens as credit rating agency withdraws services

The council is in £1.8bn worth of debt following a series of high-risk investments and Conservative austerity measures.

By Zoë Grünewald

Warrington's constituencies tell two distinct stories ahead of general election

Warrington North has returned a Labour MP since it was first established in 1983 - but Warrington South has been split for the majority of that time

By Rachel Howarth

Warrington: Forged in tragedy, united in resilience and on the brink of political change

Warrington is a town of reconciliation and community. But its seems even this town cannot forgive 14 years of Tory misrule

By Zoë Grünewald

Comfortable wins for Labour in Warrington general election results

A comfortable night for Labour in Warrington, returning two MPs

By Jamie Lopez

Warrington is placing local people at the heart of its cultural programming with unique results

Culture Warrington's community engagement approach is genuine - and for that reason, it's getting results

By Laura Davis

Ukrainians in Warrington returning home to face continued bombardment

Women and children are choosing to be reunited with their families in a war zone rather than be without them in the safety of the UK.

By Antonia Charlesworth Stack

Tiny piece of land next to M62 with climate-critical significance

Peatlands are disappearing at an alarming rate - so Pestfurlong Moss has enormous importance in our eco-system.

By Kevin Gopal

Hopes of commercial Blackpool Airport flights given boost

Labour's Louise Haigh vowed that if there is demand, then the possibility can be investigated

By Shelagh Parkinson

Residents in Thornton urged to wash home-grown produce due to potential contamination from chemical plant

Wyre Council and the Environment Agency are investigating whether a chemical called Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) has contaminated local gardens and allotments

More flights to Blackpool Airport as new handling facility approved

Planners at Fylde Council gave the plans the go ahead using delegated powers.

By Shelagh Parkinson

Historical chemical contamination under investigation at Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone

Wyre Council said sampling was set to get underway next week to consider whether historic contamination has occurred from Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone

By Shelagh Parkinson

South Shore library set to become eco hub after government funding spend approved

Heat pumps will aim to help inspire people to do the same with their own homes

By Shelagh Parkinson

Solar farm plans for Blackpool Airport would 'make best use of land'

It would generate enough power to enable Blackpool Council to reduce its overall net electricity consumption by up to 75 per cent.

By Shelagh Parkinson

Layton's Hidden Garden aims to provide green space for people without their own garden

The space, at Layton Library in Blackpool, will be officially opened tomorrow (21 August)

By Luke Beardsworth

Six-month fishing ban for Stanley Park lake after swans left with wire through necks and infected wounds

Blackpool Council says it is halting any angling on the lake in the park after increasing concerns raised by wildlife charities and park-goers. Warning: This article contains images some readers may find distressing.

By Ed Walker

Blackpool Airport regeneration plans submitted but commercial flights promises shelved

Regeneration of Blackpool Airport - as part of Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone plans - continues but any plans for commercial flights remain in the background

By Luke Beardsworth

Tiny piece of land next to M62 with climate-critical significance

Peatlands are disappearing at an alarming rate - so Pestfurlong Moss has enormous importance in our eco-system.

By Kevin Gopal

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