Parkrun veteran completes 250th event and celebrates with slice of cake!
A veteran of Parkrun, Bob Agnew completed his 250th at Warrington’s Victoria Park and celebrated with a well-deserved piece of cake!
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Ultra-marathon walkers raise £14,000 for St Rocco’s Hospice walking from Llandudno to Warrington
A group of intrepid fundraisers who took part in an ultra-marathon walk from Llandudno Pier to Warrington have raised £14,000 for St Roco’s Hospice, with money still coming in.
Six friends complete gruelling cycling challenge in memory of much-loved Mike Fogg
SIX friends have completed a gruelling cycling challenge along Portugal’s Algarve, raising thousands of pounds in memory of much-loved Latchford local Mike Fogg, who sadly died from stomach cancer earlier this year.
Fire involving wheelie bins believed to be accidental
A fire involving two wheelie bins which spread to fencing at Winwick, Warrington, is believed to have been accidental.
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.
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.