Free swimming offer as pools re-open
FREE swimming will be on offer at Woolston Neighbourhood Hub this weekend – as a “thankyou” to customers for their patience while the pools were closed while improvement work was carried out.
Author David Skentelbery
Fire alert at Frodsham’s Eddisbury Square
A BLAZE involving a large waste bin inside a building triggered a fire alert at Frodsham last night.
Lib Dems campaigning on Europe
LIBERAL Democrats in Warrington have been out in the town centre and in Stockton Heath campaigning for Britain to stay in Europe.
£50,000 boost for new multi-use games area
A NEW, multi-used games area is to be built at Warrington – thanks to a £50,000 grant from funding body WREN.
Man rescued from chimney at Warrington
A MAN was rescued from a chimney at commercial premises at Warrington last night.
Grappers looking good after six games
IT’S early days yet, but six matches into the Vivio Cheshire County League, Grappenhall are looking good for a speedy return to the premier division.
Award-winning comedian to appear at Parr Hall
AWARD-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili, known for his legendary stand-up performances, is back on a nationwide tour and will be calling in at Parr Hall, Warrington.
Historic pub can be extended – despite objections
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have approved proposals for a first floor extension at the locally listed Black Swan pub at Rixton – despite objections from the local parish council.
It’s carnival time on the village green
THE village green at Hollins Green will be transformed on Saturday, June 25 when the annual Rixton-with-Glazebrook Carnival takes place.
Gold medal for Warrington karate champion
A YOUNG woman from Warrington has been crowned European karate champion after beating off strong opposition from Italy and Poland.