All set for Lymm Historic Transport Day
THOUSANDS of people are expected to descend on Lymm village tomorrow, Sunday, for the annual Lymm Historic Transport Day, when there will be a number of road closures in place.
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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.
Local weighlifter flies the flag for Warrington at European Masters
REPRESENTING Great Britain for the first time, Warrington weightlifter Josh Summersgill came a creditable sixth in the 2026 European Masters Weightlifting Championships in Belgium, earlier today, Friday.
Hancock & Wood announce closing down forever sale at historic Warrington store
ONE of Warrington’s longest-established family retailers, Hancock & Wood, has announced its closing down forever sale at its iconic Bridge Street store after more than 110 years in business, marking the end of an era for the town centre.
Warrington Wolves defy heat and injuries to defeat Dragons
AN injury-hit Warrington Wolves secured a battling 18-16 victory over Catalans Dragons at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Police investigate reports of Urban Explorers breaking into Woolston Hub
POLICE are investigating following reports of Urban Explorers breaking into the Woolston Hub which has been closed since september last year.
Daresbury Park Hotel officially opens after multi-million pound refurbishment
THE newly transformed Daresbury Park Hotel, which closed to the public for more than five years to house migrants, has officially opened its doors following the completion of its multi-million pound refurbishment programme.
MP visits Primary School to celebrate inclusive SEND provision
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols visited Cinnamon Brow C of E Primary School to meet with staff and pupils to learn more about the school’s approach to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Housing targets put Lymm’s character at risk in Local Plan review
Warrington Borough Council has reopened the Warrington Local Plan for a major overhaul.
Final call as less than half of eligible people get their spring COVID-19 vaccination
WITH less than one week left before the spring COVID-19 vaccination programme ends on Tuesday 30 June, the NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is urging anyone who hasn’t yet had their vaccination to come forward as soon as possible to top up their protection.
Family set to keep Warrington Walking Day tradition alive
FIVE sisters and their brother are planning to keep the Warrington Walking Day tradition alive by carrying out their own Walk of Witness on Friday, July 3rd, and inviting others to join them.