Village stages tractor festival
GLAZEBURY’S long history of farming will be celebrated on Saturday, July 25 with the village’s first Tractor Festival when scores of vintage tractors and other agricultural machinery will be on show.
Author David Skentelbery
Student concert in aid of Warrington Foodbank
FOR the second year in succession, music student Meera Maharaj is to organise a concert to raise money for the Warrington Foodbank.
Cutting edge new sports centre near to completion
CUTTING edge new sports facilities at Warrington’s Victoria Park are near to completion thanks to a £4.4 million transformation.
Derek goes wireless to please neighbours
AN elderly Warrington man who suffers from industrial deafness is finally able to enjoy watching television without upsetting neighbours after being awarded a personal grant to pay for specialist headphones.
Winning draw not enough for Grappers
GRAPPENHALL came away with a winning draw – and 13 points – from Neston in a match reduced by 18 overs due to rain.
Fire crews in four-hour battle after arson attack
POLICE are seeking information following an arson attack at Warrington which kept firefighters busy for four hours.
Farm shop plan for youth prison
PLANNERS at Warrington are being asked to approve proposals for a farm shop in the grounds of the Thorn Cross Young Offenders Institution.
Discount food store back before planners
A CONTROVERSIAL plan for a major new discount food store and adjoining drive-through restaurant is to come before Warrington Borough Council’s development management committee on Thursday.
Warrington airman at Royal Ascot
AN aircraftman from Warrington was among military personnel from all three services joining race goers at Royal Ascot to raise the profile of Armed Forces Day and Army Benevolent Fund – the soldiers’ charity (ABF).
Grappenhall to host county match
CHESHIRE are to stage a three day Minor Counties championship match at Grappenhall’s Broad Lane ground on July 5, 6 and 7.