Residents urged to clear out their wardrobes to fight childhood cancer
DURING September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – people in Warrington are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help more children and young people survive cancer.
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Plans to breathe new life into Cockhedge Shopping Centre with 900 new homes approved
PLANS to breathe new life into Warrington’s Cockhedge Centre by demolishing 16 retail units, unlocking land for 900 new homes have been given the green light.
Rylands on the Cup trail
WARRINGTON Rylands take a break from league action this weekend as they visit fellow NPL Premier Division side FC United of Manchester in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, kick off 3pm.
Remembering the 16 innocent victims of the Thames Board bombing
VIDEO: MORE than eighty years after Warrington’s worst war-time atrocity, the 16 innocent victims of the Thames Board Mills bombing were once again remembered by local resident Derek Vernon.
Fright Fiesta returns to Gulliver’s World
FAMILIES can celebrate the spookiest season of the year with a festival of fun and frights at Warrington’s Gulliver’s World.
Fashion illustrator returning to his roots with “playful exhibition”
A FASHION illustrator from Culcheth, who has worked with some of the most prestigious brands, is returning to his roots with a playful exhibition at Warrington Museum.
Post-Britpop rockers Starsailor help raise £4,300 for Warrington Wolves’ Academy tour down under
AN intimate gig in the 40-20 lounge at the Halliwell Jones Stadium by post-Britpop rockers Starsailor helped raise £4,300 in aid of The Wolves Academy tour of Australia 2024.
Police called in to investigate mystery fire
POLICE are investigating after a mystery fire caused extensive damage to a commercial van at Warrington last night.
Apprentices in Warrington help Amazon mark major milestone
TWO apprentices from Warrington have helped Amazon celebrate the 10th anniversary of its apprenticeship programme and are sharing their stories in the hope of inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.
Walton Hall and Gardens wins Travellers’ Choice award
WARRINGTON’S Walton Hall and Gardens has been awarded yet another Travellers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor placing the estate among people’s favourites.