Students’ pen pal project to help people with dementia
STUDENTS from Warrington are taking part in a pen pal project to befriend people living with dementia during the COVID-19 lockdown..
Author David Skentelbery
Freemasons deliver the goods to Warrington Foodbank!
MORE than 60 bags of shopping were delivered to Warrington Foodbank in a week as a result of an initiative by local Freemasons.
Manificent 130-year-old protected tree is felled
A PROTECTED tree believed to be more than 130 years old has been felled at Lymm – because it was considered a danger to the public.
Police warning on online pets scam
RESIDENTS of Warrington and across Cheshire are being urged to be vigilant when buying pets online following an emerging trend of animal related scams during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cricketers make plans for a shortened season
THE Vivio Cheshire County Cricket League – the competition in which Warrington and Grappenhall play – is making plans for a shortened season – but not starting until after August 1 at the earliest.
Nuclear labs build up activity as COVID-19 lockdown eases
NUCLEAR laboratories and engineering test rigs at Warrington are building back up to full spectrum activity as the COVID-19 lockdown eases.
High school’s “virtual” help for new pupils
WARRINGTON’S Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School has set up a virtual transition package to help Year 7 students due to start at the school in September.
Council extends lease on hotel to house rough sleepers
WARRINGTON Borough Council is extending a lease on a local hotel to provide accommodation for rough sleepers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Weekend visitors urged to respect wildlife and the countryside
CHESHIRE Wildlife Trust is appealing to people across the county to show restrain if they go into the country this weekend.
Arsonists blamed for trailer blaze
ARSONISTS are being blamed for a fire which damaged a trailer at Warrington early today.