Following an impressive makeover The Dog and Partridge is welcoming customers once again!Paul Smith who presents the MIX56 breakfast show was there to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony last night (Thursday 21st March) and met some of the fantastic team.Landlady Helen (formally of the Pickering Arms Thelwall) told us that a considerable investment has been made by owners Greene King with improvements made both inside and out and […]
The Warrington Bombings 31 years on, puppy joy for one happy family in Holmes Chappel and a new coffee shop opens in GrappenhallTime for our weekly catch up with Gareth Dunning, Deputy Editor of Warrington Guardian.Dominating the news this week: The Warrington Bombings, 31 years on.Speaking at the Peace Centre, Colin and Wendy Parry said ‘We want Tim and Johnathan’s name to be synonymous with peace building’. You can read […]
United Utilities supply over 3 million homes with fresh water every year - and magically take it away too!Every day, United Utilities collect more than 1,271 million litres of used water - from flushed loos, emptied sinks, baths, showers and household appliances.And though drains and sewers are out of sight, they shouldn't be out of mind!We were delighted to welcome Sophie - UU's Drainage Performance Manager and Sam, Drainage Delivery […]
The Cheshire Community Foundation has launched a new grant fund specifically available for Charities and Groups in WarringtonWe were delighted to welcome Amy Platt, Marketing Manager of CCF to our studio to find out more.The Cheshire Community Foundation raises funds to support hundreds of amazing small charities and voluntary groups across the whole of Cheshire and Warrington.The foundation connects people and companies who would like to make a difference with […]
An hour in the company of Professor Steven Broomhead MBE, Chief Executive of Warrington Borough Council Professor Broomhead, Chief Executive of Warrington Borough Council has been a name synonymous with Warrington for over 12 years. But prior to that, he was also head of the NW Development agency - and was a key player in realising projects such as Liverpool One and Media City. He also has a distinguished career […]
Spring 2024 is hereAs the winter eases into spring, the days get brighter and longer - and there's signs of a new awakening and new life!In this edition of Herbs with Barbara we talk about Spring - and how it can benefit the mind, body and soul!Nature has so much to offer and it's an exciting time right now.We all feel better with a bit of sunshine - and there's […]
Soapbox Derby is coming to town and we say goodbye to a local legend It's a Thursday and the new Guardian is out! We caught up with Deptuty Editor, Gareth Dunning to find out what's in this weeks edition.. Soapbox Krazy Races is heading to Warrington Sunday 9th June should be an exciting day in Warrington - as the first Soapbox Derby heads to the town. The event organised by […]
Local Artist Karl Chester designs trainers for Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John!Karl, a talented artist from Latchford popped in to join Smithy on Monday's breakfast show.He caught our eye recently with a story in the Warrington Guardian about designing a pair of bespoke trainers for Ed Sheeran. The story started when Karl was tasked with creating some Ed Sheeran style trainers as a wedding present for a customer's wife who […]
Braydon get's the red carpet treatment and good news for High Legh Golf Club Here's our weekly roundup of what's in this weeks Guardian with Deputy Editor, Gareth Dunning. 14 year old Braydon Bent from Lymm is no stranger to the limelight - he's a regular contributor on Sky News - but at the BAFTA awards recently, he got the chance to interview some big-name stars, including Richard E Grant […]
