Civil War returns to Warrington
WARRINGTON’S historic links with the English Civil War came back to life at the weekend thanks to the Sealed Knot Civil re-enactment group.
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Disability Awareness Day shines in Walton Gardens under bright sunshine
THE annual Disability Awareness Day (DAD) unfolded in spectacular fashion at Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington, drawing thousands to the world’s largest voluntary-led pan-disability exhibition.
Burtonwood Bolt of Lightning unveiling delayed by up to eight weeks
THE completion works on the Bolt of Lightning memorial to all those who served at Burtonwood airbase have been delayed by up to eight weeks due to a delay in a vital component from Germany.
New plan to transform former CPS Centre into living accommodation
A new plan has been submitted to transform the former CPS Centre at Culcheth into living accommodation.
Mr Smiths dancers to reunite for nostalgic performance inspired by memories of iconic nightclub
A nostalgic celebration of the iconic Mr Smiths nightclub and its lasting legacy on the community is coming to Warrington Arts Festival next week.
Rally call for Bridgewater Canal to restore vital waterway
A rally call has been made for the Bridgewater Canal following the breach near Lymm last January.
Ministerial envoys appointed to support council at a cost of 4.5k a day
THE four ministerial envoys appointed to support Warrington Borough Council following a damning “Best Value” inspection have been confirmed – at a cost of £4.5k a working day for up to two years!
Seized criminal money pays for holiday projects to engage youngsters in Warrington
SEVEN community summer projects for youngsters in Warrington are set to benefit from a share of more than £50,000 of seized criminal money from Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s SWAP Summer Support Fund.
Hospital Trust apologises after more than £3m awarded in A&E negligence claims
WARRINGTON & Halton Hospitals NHS trust has apologised to patients and their families who did not receive the standard of care expected, after more than £3m was paid out in A&E negligence claims since 2019.
Countdown to world’s largest voluntary-led disability event – Disability Awareness Day
WORK is well underway for the 34th Warrington Disability Awareness Day this Sunday (July 13), possibly the world’s largest free-to-enter voluntary-led disability event