Cyclist planning 850 mile challenge for young suicide prevention
A junior rugby coach, Papyrus volunteer, and former Police Officer is raising vital funds for Warrington-based charity PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.
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Exciting plan to combine 14 churches in Winwick Deanery into one parish
DETAILS of a proposal to combine the 14 churches in the Winwick Deanery into one single parish under a Fit for Mission Initiative proposed by the Liverpool Diocese were discussed at a packed meeting of the congregations from the churches involved, at St Peter’s Church, Newton-le-Willows.
18 people arrested in force-wide operation protecting children and vulnerable people
A total of 18 people have been arrested after police conducted a three-day operation aimed at protecting children and vulnerable people across the county, including Warrington.
Padgate and Woolston Walking Day set to be bigger than ever!
ANOTHER successful planning meeting took place recently at Fearnhead Community Centre for this year’s Padgate and Woolston Walking Day.
Second vehicle fire causes traffic delays on motorway network near Warrington
A second vehicle fire on the motorway network near Warrington caused further delays this afternoon, Tuesday on the M62 near Winwick.
Council Chief Executive Prof. Steven Broomhead announces retirement
After 47 years working in the academic, public, government and private sectors, Warrington Borough Council’s Chief Executive, Professor Steven Broomhead MBE, is to retire.
Cousins become neighbours thanks to First Homes Scheme
TWO cousins have stepped onto the housing ladder and moved in next door to each other at Daresbury Garden Village near Warrington, thanks to the First Homes Scheme.
Care home helps charity buy new pottery wheel
BROOKFIELD care home in Lymm recently presented Create Bolton with a cheque for £1.000 to buy a new pottery wheel.
Wembley bound Warrington Wolves launch crowd surfing flag design competition
WEMBLEY-bound Warrington Wolves have launched a crowd-surfing flag design competition to sweep over the Wire Wall at the Challenge Cup final on Saturday, June 7, kick off 3pm.
Man arrested and charged following burglaries at house and school in Thelwall
A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged following two burglaries at a house and school in Thelwall, Warrington.