GRAPPENHALL and Thelwall Parish Council has decided to pay all its staff the Living Wage or more – and hopes other parish councils and other organisations in the Warrington area will follow their lead. Read More

VILLAGERS in Stockton Heath are mourning the death of a popular duck named Mr Beaky who shot to fame after appearing on TV’s Springwatch. Read More

PARK rangers at Walton Hall and Gardens are delighted to welcome Charlie and Lenny to the Children’s Zoo. Read More

CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is launching a brand new website for kids today (Monday). Read More

FREE one-to-one support is being offered to community projects across Cheshire and Warrington by Village SOS – a £1.4 million national campaign funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Read More

FOUR action packed days, offering something for all ages and all interests, will start on July 2 when the annual Stockton Heath Festival gets under way. Read More

STRETTON diver Sophie Heptonstall has pledged to get more women to take the plunge after becoming BSAC’s youngest ever National Diving Officer. Read More