George Formby fans move to have grave renovated
The George Formby Society are raising £2500 in donations to restore the Warrington grave of their hero and his father to its former glory.
Author Paul Jackson
A last gathering at the YMCA
YMCA volunteers, friends and supporters gathered for the last time outside the historic Warrington charity doors to say goodbye to a vital service.
Appeal for a forgotten hero to be remembered
AN appeal has been launched for a Warrington hero of the Charge of the Light Brigade, immortalised in verse, film and legend, to be remembered
Cultural crawl marks the start of Arts Festival
WARRINGTON Contemporary Arts Festival 2017 was launched with the announcement of the open competition winners and a ‘cultural crawl’ tour of the venues.
Impressive turnout for 65th Regimental Day Service
VIDEO: DIGNITARIES and officials from far and wide gathered in Warrington to pay their respects to fallen soldiers at St. Elphins Church at the 65th. Regimental Day service and parade.
Fantastic turnout for Warrington Mela
THE annual Warrington Mela attracted a fantastic turnout as it brought the town together in a multi-cultural celebration.
Mixed emotions at Morley Common playground opening
THE opening of a new playground at Morley Common, Warrington was a “bitter sweet” emotion for local residents – as it is in the direct route of the proposed Western Link.
Charity summer ball “a resounding success.”
HARRY AND CO’s inaugural charity summer ball proved to be a fantastic success.
RAF Burtonwood Festival of Nostalgia
VIDEO: WARTIME Warrington was brought back to life at the annual Burtonwood Nostalgia Festival.
Walton Hall Country Fair success
THE annual Walton Hall Gardens Country Fair was another fabulous success – despite the showers