Fast track degree for business students
AN innovative fast-track business degree programme, giving students the skills they need to graduate in just two years, has been launched at the Warrington Campus of the University of Chester.
Author David Skentelbery
A piece of cake for the MP
IT was a piece of cake for MP Helen Jones when she visited Warrington Collegiate – a cake baked by students.
Parish council moves to safeguard historic pub
UPDATED: STRETTON Parish Council has taken an important step towards protecting a tiny village pub which has become the first in Warrington to be registered as an asset of community value.
Work starts on £1.5 million neighbourhood hub
BUILDING work has started on a £1.5 million neighbourhood hub at Warrington – less than three weeks after council planning chiefs gave it the go-ahead.
Rick Astley comes home – after 28 years
RICK Astley, the local lad who became a pop icon and multi-million selling artist, is to play Warrington’s Parr Hall for the first time – 28-years after his showbiz career started.
Club that talks its way to success
PUBLIC speaking club Warrington Toastmasters have revealed the winners and runners-up in two club contests – all of who will go on to compete at Area level next month.
“Splash for cash” raises £2,000 for charity group
A GROUP of mixed-ability swimmers clocked up more than 25 miles during Warrington Disability Partnership’s (WDP) annual “Going the Extra Mile” sponsored swimathon in this the charity’s 25th anniversary year.
Anti-HS2 campaigner to stand for Tories in borough election
A KEY figure in the fight to stop the HS2 high speed rail link from passing through Culcheth is to stand for the Conservatives in the May 5 borough council elections.
Junior soccer club wins top FA award
FRODSHAM Junior Football Club (FJFC) has won a top FA award and is now officially an FA Charter Standard Community Football Club – one of only 30 to achieve this accolade across Cheshire’s 653 affiliated football clubs.
Top tennis trophy to go on show in town
ONE of the most famous trophies in international tennis is to put in an appearance at Warrington next month.