Flying the flag for the Merchant Navy
WARRINGTON Town Hall will be flying the Red Ensign tomorrow (Saturday) to mark Merchant Navy Day.
Author David Skentelbery
Motor cycle destroyed by fire
A MOTOR bike was completely destroyed by fire in a field at Warrington late last night.
Fire crews tackle garage blaze
FIRE crews were called out early today to deal with a fire involving a domestic garage near Frodsham.
Employment website celebrates first anniversary
ROOMOO, the innovative employment website from Helena Partnerships marked its first anniversary with a celebration tour around Warrington and St Helens.
Join the eighth UK Recovery Walk
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s public health team is encouraging residents to join the eighth UK Recovery Walk, which takes place in neighbouring Halton on September 16.
Plan to demolish landmark pub still going ahead
PLANS to demolish a landmark pub and build a supermarket on the site will come before Warrington planning chiefs next week – submitted by Danish cut-price retailer Netto.
The biggest toilet roll ever is coming to town
THE biggest toilet roll to ever grace the stage will bounce into Warrington next week – in the rip-roaring new musical “The Giant’s Loo Roll.”
Relentless gigger Frank to play the Parr Hall
RELENTLESS gigger Frank Turner is bringing his Sleeping Souls to Warrington’s Parr Hall on December 6 as part of a 20-date tour.
Retired solicitor’s human rights mission to the West Bank
RETIRED solicitor John Booth from Lymm has flown out to the Israeli-occupied West Bank to work as a volunteer human rights monitor, under the auspices of the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI).
Mayor takes trip back in time with author
THE Mayor of Warrington has been given a fascinating glimpse into the past by local author Mike Hewitt.