Local and Borough Council elections take place on Thursday 2nd MayAll this week on MIX56 we're having a special spotlight on local elections with some special guests lined up.Do you know what your local Parish Council does? How is your Council Tax used to pay for local services - and who is responsible for things like bin collections and pot holes?Do you want to make a difference in your local […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ahead of a sell-out blues night in Grappenhall this Friday Rob Bradshaw from Warrington Blues Club paid us a visitWarrington Blues Club was formed by husband and wife team, Ray & Barbara O'Hare in 1993 and became a staple of the local music scene for 17 years until it sadly came to a close in 2010.Thirteen years later, Warrington Blues Club is back and is now in the hands of […]
As we say goodbye to January it's now the month of love and Imbolc is celebrated!Imbolc is an ancient Celtic tradition which marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.Also known as St Brigid's Day, for many it marks the first day of spring.As snowdrops start to appear, its a sign that winter's power is waning - but don't be fooled, as cold weather will continue […]
This week is Cervical Cancer Awareness Week - a campaign dedicated to making people aware about cervical cancer and the steps to take to reduce the risk of cancerEvery year around 2700 women in the UK are diagnosed with Cervical Cancer - but the good news is in most cases, it can be treated and cured.As always, success all depends on catching it early - and starting treatment as soon […]
