Pipe band gear up for VE Day celebrations
MEMBERS of Warrington Pipe Band are preparing to take part in the town’s celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Author David Skentelbery
Housing association gives apprentices a flying start
WARRINGTON Housing Association is supporting National Apprenticeship Week by giving its next two apprentices’ careers a flying start and raising standards in the borough’s job market.
Rail users group wins campaign award
THE volunteer-run North Cheshire Rail Users Group who represent the North Cheshire Line between Warrington Bank Quay and Chester, has been recognised at the Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards Evening for their campaigning to restore passenger services over the Halton Curve.
Boteler teams row their way to medal success
FOUR teams from Warrington’s Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School took part in the Cheshire Indoor Rowing Championships – and three won medals.
Buildings evacuated as gas cylinder blazes
BUILDINGS were evacuated when fire broke out involving a gas cylinder at Appleton Thorn, Warrington today.
Police officer had sex with vulnerable woman he had arrested
A WARRINGTON police constable who became involved in a sexual relationship with a vulnerable woman he met while on duty has been jailed for 12 months..
Fish and chip family pick up three national awards
LYMM couple Richard and Josette Foster are celebrating after picking up three awards in the National Fish and Chips awards.
“Parky” is heading for the Parr Hall
LEGENDARY talk show host Sir Michael Parkinson – who has interviewed some of the biggest names of the last 50 years – is to visit Warrington.
New project takes root at college
YOUNG people at Warrington are using an ancient method of controlling woodlands to learn about the environment and produce sustainable materials to be used in class.
“Life at the Limit” – stories of gunfights and hostage rescues
ASTOUNDING stories of gunfights, hostage rescues and heroic endeavours are coming to Warrington later this year – courtesy of TV star Jason Fox.