Soldier who survived the horrors of Japanese prison-of-war camp
THE daughter of a Warrington soldier who survived the horrors of a Japanese prison camp in World War 2 is seeking help to establish a commemorative day for VJ Day, August 15, 1945.
Author David Skentelbery
Surgeon in 500-mile cycle ride for child health charity
A PAEDIATRIC surgeon from Croft, Warrington was a member of team of cyclists who took part in a 500-mile ride to raise money to improve child healthcare.
Scottish pop duo heading for the Pyramid
SCOTTISH pop duo Hue and Cry are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Bitter Suite album with a new tour.
Volunteers wanted to help lonely, older people
OLDER people’s charity, Independent Age, is in urgent need of enthusiastic people to sign up as volunteers and help older people in Warrington feel less lonely.
Motorists warned about catalytic converter thefts
DETECTIVES at Warrington are urging motorists to be on their guard following an increase in catalytic converter thefts across the county.
“Leave your car at home on Clean Air Day”
LEAVE your car in the garage on Clean Air Day – that’s the rallying call from Ben Wakerley, managing director of Warrington’s Own Buses.
New council investment in renewable energy at Omega
MORE than 3,000 solar panels – covering an area almost as big as a Premier League football pitch – have been installed on the roof of a factory building on Warrington’s Omega site.
More than 10,000 to lose free television licences
MORE than 10,000 households could lose their free TV licences in Warrington if the plan to link the concession for Over 75s is linked to Pension Credit goes ahead – and both the town’s MPs have slammed the Government over it.
A knock-out event from boxer Tony Bellew
FORMER professional boxer Tony Bellew is planning a knockout event at Warrington’s Parr Hall this autumn.
Four arrested after drugs raid at Orford
FOUR people were arrested at Warrington on suspicion of supplying drugs at Orford, Warrington.