“Live at St Wilfrid’s” concert season set to open
THIS year’s “Live at St Wilfrid’s” season of live concerts at Grappenhall opens on Saturday, February 21 at 7.30pm with a performance by the 2nd Rossendale Scout Band.
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Cafe plan for Cheshire Dogs Home
PLANS have been submitted for the change of use of a dog grooming parlour at the Cheshire Dogs Home at Grappenhall to a café.
Top national award for conversion project at former bank building
THE bold plan to convert the former Barclay’s Bank at Lymm into a bar, restaurant and retail units has won a top national award.
Cricket club acquires a second ground and will launch an extra team
LYMM Oughtrington Park Cricket Club has acquired a second ground – enabling it to add an extra senior team in the Cheshire League.
Police issue community protection order over off-road motor bikes
POLICE have issued a Community Protection Warning (CPW) on land in Higher Walton, Warrington, after repeated reports of anti-social behaviour involving off-road motorcyclists.
Eleos Group to work with police to strengthen mental wellbeing
WARRINGTON-based mental health consultancy Eleos Group has announced a new partnership with police to strengthen mental wellbeing support for officers and staff across Greater Manchester.
Weightlifter chosen for European championships
A WARRINGTON-based Great Britain weightlifter has been selected to represent England at the 2026 European Weightlifting Championships, placing him one major step closer to qualifying for this summer’s Commonwealth Games.
Cheshire and Warrington tourism tops £4bn for first time since Covid
CHESHIRE and Warrington’s tourism sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with the visitor economy surpassing £4bn for the first time since the Covid outbreak – recording 59.3 million visitor days in 2024 – even as businesses navigate significant financial pressures.
Retrospective approval for padel courts at golf centre
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have given retrospective approval to a proposal for an internal sports court and two external padel courts at True Fit Golf, Cross Lane Cottage in Widnes Road, Penketh.
Renowned astronomer to bring “Night Sky Show” to Parr Hall
A RENOWNED astronomer is returning to Warrington’s Parr Hall by popular demand.