Volunteers needed for ancient festival
VILLAGERS at Appleton Thorn are calling for help to run this year’s
traditional ‘Bawming the Thorn’ event which dates back to medieval times
and the days of the crusades.
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Police seize cannabis worth £2m
OFFICERS from Warrington have been part of a Cheshire-wide campaign
which has seized more than £2 million worth of cannabis plants.
Which bus do you prefer?
BUS users in Warrington are being given the chance to have a say in the future of the town’s bus fleet.
Smith on Wigan, Saints and soccer!
VIDEO interview with Warrington Wolves’ head of Coaching Tony Smith who reflects on the narrow victory over Wigan, comparing notes with England football manager Stuart Pearce and the forthcoming clash with St Helens.
Wolves to tackle Cougars in cup
WARRINGTON Wolves will embark on the road to Wembley with a trip to Keighley Cougars in the 4th round of the Challenge Cup.
Shed fires suspected as arson
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson attack on
two sheds in a garden which started just before1am today (Monday) in
Timmis Close, Warrington.
£1 billion Omega back in melting pot
THE long awaited development plans for the £1 billion Omega site at Warrington could be on the brink of a revival.
Neighbours oppose barn plan
A PLAN to build a two storey extension to a home converted from a barn
comes before Warrington planners this week – along with objections from
12 neighbours.
School is satisfactory say Ofsted
WARRINGTON’S New Horizon’s School, which offers specialist education to
vulnerable children, has been found to be “satisfactory” by Ofsted.
All set for Lymm duck race!
IT’S “quacks away” for the annual Lymm Duck Race once again on Easter Monday (April 9th) thanks to the local Round Table group.