Repair work needed to the world’s earliest railway viaduct
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have been asked to consider proposals for repair work on the world’s earliest railway viaduct – the Grade 1 Listed Sankey Viaduct.
Author David Skentelbery
Sad pilgrimage in memory of local men who died in Isle of Man disaster
A WARRINGTON man will make a sad pilgrimage to the Isle of Man in August to pay tribute to the memory of 50 people who died in a disastrous fire 50-years ago.
First win of the season for Warrington
WARRINGTON picked up their first win of the season in the Cheshire County Cricket League with a 61 run victory at Oakmere.
“Right Royal knees-up” for coronation of King Charles III
A SERIES of special events and activities will take place across Warrington this weekend to mark the coronation of King Charles III.
Business storage plan for Green Belt nursery site
A RETROSPECTIVE planning application has been submitted to Warrington Borough Council for a change of use of a former Green Belt nursery site for business storage.
Grappers storm to fine six-wicket victory
GRAPPENHALL stormed to a fine six wicket victory at Widnes in the Cheshire County league ECB Premier division – largely due to their two new recruits.
Footpath campaigner urges villagers to “use them or lose them”
FOOTPATH campaigner Janet Evans is urging Culcheth residents to walk footpaths around the village – or risk losing them.
Almost a forgotten man – Oliver Cromwell
HE stands alone in the heart of Warrington as the town prepares to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Almost a forgotten man – Oliver Cromwell.
Blue heritage plaque unveiled as University Centre is launched
A BLUE heritage plaque has been unveiled to mark the official opening of University Centre, Warrington – the new town centre campus of the University of Chester.
Plan to convert barn into homes at 19th century farm
PLANS to convert a disused barn into two dwellings at a 19th-century farm in Appleton have been submitted to Warrington planners.