Rock Steady Boxing – first Parkinson’s non-contact boxing training camp in UK
ROCK Steady Boxing – with gymnasiums in Warrington and Widnes – is set to become the first accredited Parkinson’s non-contact boxing training camp in the UK.
Author David Skentelbery
Community minded Steve gets a reward for footpaths clean-up
WHEN community-minded Steve Jones decided to clean-up the footpaths near his home, he didn’t realise he was being closely watched.
Lymm in Bloom team pick up another “Gold”
THE Lymm in Bloom team have again picked up a “Gold”! in the North West in Bloom competition.
High School students to get “Smashed” – a lesson on the risks of underage drinking
STUDENTS at Penketh High School, Warrington, are set to get “Smashed” – a crucial lesson on the risks of underage drinking, in an effort to reduce underage drinking and its associated harms among young people.
£9 million transformation of Peace Centre to come before planners
PLANS for a £9 million transformation of Warrington’s iconic Peace Centre will come before the borough’s development management committee tomorrow (Thursday).
200 police officers deployed on operation Guardians
POLICE in Cheshire deployed more than 200 officers and staff on Operation Guardians, a week-long effort in protecting young and vulnerable people across the county.
Four-year-old girl helps in desperate race to save a baby hospice
A FOUR-year-old Warrington girl is probably the youngest fundraiser involved in a desperate race to raise more than £6 million to save a baby hospice from closure.
Warrington-born swimmer shortlisted for Sports Book of the Year award
SIX authors have been shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award – including Warrington-born former British swimmer Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell.
Four-bedroom house may become home for vulnerable children
A FOUR-bedroom house at Fearnhead will be converted into a home for two vulnerable children, aged 8-17 if Warrington planning chiefs give the go-ahead.
Micro-brewery plan for Glazebury’s historic Raven Inn
PLANS have been drawn up for a micro-brewery as the next phase of redevelopment of Glazebury’s community pub – the historic Raven Inn.