Pub “overwhelmed” by donations for Ukraine
WHEN Warrington pub landlord Mike Knowles began a collection for vital supplies to send to Ukraine, the response from big-hearted regulars and the local community was, quite literally, overwhelming.
Author David Skentelbery
Campaigners want to change electoral system
CAMPAIGNERS who want to change the electoral system are planning a series of online meetings and local events in Warrington.
“Greatest living explorer” coming to Warrington
HE’S been described as “the world’s greatest living explorer” – and he’s coming to Warrington.
Work starts on £80,000 Penketh Pool refurbishment
WORK has started on a major refurbishment of the existing swimming pool at Penketh Pool and Community Centre.
Nursery group finalist for “People’s Choice” award
LYMM-based nursery group Kids Planet Day Nurseries is a finalist for the People’s Choice category of this year’s North West Family Business Awards.
Latchford discover life can be tough at the top
LATCHFORD Albion found out how tough life In the premier division can be when they fell to defeat against reigning premiers Orrell St James in an encounter that, despite the 6-34 scoreline, was a competitive game.
Time Square high level door made safe by fire crews
FIRE crews were called to Warrington’s Time Square to deal with a high level door which was thought to be unsafe because of strong winds.
“Green” swap shop to keep clothes out of landfill
A CLOTHES swap is taking place in Warrington on Saturday, 26 March – to help keep unwanted textiles from ending up in landfill.
School swap-shop will encourage recycling
A SWAP-shop has opened at Warrington’s Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School – to encourage recycling.
Caring duo take on mammoth challenge for charity
A CARING Warrington man taking on a mammoth challenge by walking from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle to raise funds for Home Instead Charities, a foundation that funds activities and groups for ageing adults.