It's a Thursday and the new Guardian is out. Time to catch up with Deputy Editor, Gareth Dunning to find out what's in this week's paper.The local bin strike dominates the news again this week, as workers at the Warrington Depot enter the fourth round of strike action - due to last until early December.UNITE Union members nationally started strike action in October - and though a settlement on pay […]
Step aside Calendar Girls - the Calendar Bus Drivers have arrived!There was a flurry of excitement at our studio this morning as Andy and Nev - stars of The Calendar Bus Drivers drifted in (fully clothed) and had a chat with Damian on air!Andy, a bus driver from Manchester came up with the idea earlier this year - and managed to convince Nev and 10 other of his colleagues to […]
Carols from The Cross takes place in Lymm at 7pm on Christmas EveVOTING CLOSES ON DICKENSIAN DAY: 9TH DECEMBERThis much-loved event around the cross - and main stage by the lower dam attracts over 3000 people to village each year. Once again, Cheshire's MIX56 will be anchoring the event, with a warm up and sing-along from 6pm and the main programme starting at 7.Though we all love tradition, this year […]
Let's Talk About SpeedIt's road safety week 2023 - the UK's biggest annual road safety campaign organised by Brake the road safety charity. The theme for this year is Let's Talk About Speed.Five people die on roads every day - so why do we think it's OK to speed?Throughout the week, we'll be covering Road Safety Week on MIX56 - with advice on winter service checks and insurance - along […]
Wearing the right colour can make you look healthier and appear younger!The little black dress will always be a wardrobe staple - but with the party season upon us, why not jump out of your comfort zone and wear something bold and colouful that will help you to stand out amongst the crowd!The darker days and cold nights of autumn and winter are the perfect time to experiment - combining […]
It's the 100th edition of Ervy's Rock Box on Cheshire's MIX56! To celebrate this milestone, Astrid presents a three-hour rock show special with contributions and requests from listeners and members of the MIX56 team. You can listen again right here!
More bin misery for thousands of residents across Warrington It has been confirmed that a fourth round of strike action will take place in Warrington from 21st November - meaning that most residents will have only had one collection in seven weeks. The situation is now critical, with concerns around health and hour-long waits at recycling centres. Whilst UNITE union members nationally have accepted a pay deal (a flat-rate increase […]
In this edition of Wellbeing with Leila we talk about Black Friday! Black Friday's no longer just a day and some retailers have already started to pump out deals, with more expected to come in the weeks leading up to the day itself (24 November), with many lasting until Cyber Monday (27 November). Whilst Black Friday can be a great way to snap up some bargains for Christmas, it doesn’t […]
As Chappleford residents celebrate postcode lottery win, the search for James Miller continuesThe new Warrington and Knutsford Guardian papers have hit the news stands and this week, Ian caught up with Deputy Editor Gareth Dunning to find out what's in this week's paper.Cockhedge CentreParts of Warrington's Cockhedge Centre are to be demolished, with a view to redeveloping the site fit for the modern age.Though ASDA will remain, 16 units will […]
