Students' trek raises £2,000
COLLEGE students from Warrington put their best foot forward to hike 26
miles for charity – and managed to raise £2,000.
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Olivia has her sights on Olympics
FORMER Lymm High School pupil Olivia Oakes has her sights set on the
2012 Olympics.
Actress honoured by Queen
WARRINGTON born actress Sue Johnston, known for her roles in Brookside and the Royle Family, has been awarded the OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Warrington Wolves 35 Hull KR 16
Action pictures from Warrington Wolves 35-16 victory over Hull KR at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Horse Society plea to football fans
THE British Horse Society is urging England Football supporters to be
aware of the dangers that flying flags on their cars could create for
horses and riders following an incident when flapping flags startled a
horse.
News in brief
A ROUND-up of news from around the Warrington area.
Show food wastage the red card
WARRINGTON Borough Council has joined forces with the national Love Food
Hate Waste campaign to try and minimise food wastage during the World
Cup.
Five a side soccer – AND the World Cup
A FIVE-a-side football competition is taking place at Warrington today –
followed by a free barbecue and a chance to watch England play USA on a
big screen.
Last ditch attempt to save Walton Hall
MEMBERS of the campaign group fighting to save Walton Hall and Gardens
from development as a luxury hotel complex have made a last ditch
attempt to persuade Warrington Borough Council’s executive board to
delay any decision on the future of the site.
Wolves show strength in depth
WARRINGTON Wolves showed their strength in depth with an impressive 35-16 victory over Hull KR at the Halliwell Jones tonight despite missing six frontline players through injury and international duty.