World’s largest Willy Wonka collection is based in Lymm!
THE World’s largest Willy Wonka collection is based in Lymm – and owned by super fan Nicholas Anderton-Franklin as the iconic film celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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Weightlifter publishes book to help people reach their true potential
WARRINGTON weightlifter Josh Summersgill believes that every person on the planet deserves to reach their true physical potential, and optimal health and wellbeing in life- and has now published a book to help people on their journey.
Yellow weather warning for ice ahead of Storm Barra
THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in the Warrington area with a minimum temperature -5 °C overnight.
Volunteers urgently needed for festive Parkrun events
ORGANISERS of Warrington Parkrun are urgently looking for more volunteers so that the Christmas and New Years’ day events can go ahead.
Local alternative rockers Crawlers set to take stage at Neighbourhood Weekender
WARRINGTON-based alternative rockers Crawlers will perform at Neighbourhood Weekender on 28th and 29th May following a whirlwind few weeks including signing with global booking agents 13 artists.
COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise as first Omicron variant case suspected in Warrington
WHILE no further hospital deaths have been reported COVID-19 infection rates and inpatient numbers have risen, with 168 new cases confirmed in the town – including the first suspected case of the Omicron variant.
Swimming pool renamed in honour of Warrington gold medal Olympian Kathleen Dawson
THE swimming pool at LiveWire’s Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub has been renamed in recognition of former Great Sankey schoolgirl Kathleen Dawson who won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
American rockers My Chemical Romance announce show at Victoria Park, Warrington
AMERICAN rockers My Chemical Romance have announced a new show at Warrington’s Victoria Park, on Friday 27th May 2022 ahead of next year’s Neighbourhood Weekender event.
Injuries and weather conspire to thwart Lymm
WHILE there was no Storm Arwen the weather was equally inhospitable as injury-hit Lymm went down 15-10 at Blackburn.
Former college student makes semi-final of MasterChef: The Professionals
FORMER Warrington & Vale Royal College student Liam Rogers has made it through to the semi-final of popular BBC cooking show MasterChef: The Professionals.