Local Hero carries the Olympic Torch in Knutsford

Local junior footballer George Blackshaw is one of the Olympic Torch Bearers due to run in Knutsford on Thursday (31st May). George, who lost half a leg and half an arm in a childhood accident, doesn’t let his disability stop him doing anything he sets his mind to – including […]


New planning application for airfield access causes concern

Many Appleton Thorn villagers have expressed their concerns to Cheshire East Council over the latest planning application by Mr J Sykes of “Invergordon” on Swineyard Lane. The application (no. 12/0172M) is for the “creation of New Access onto Swineyard Lane to Serve Existing Permitted uses at Appleton Airfield”. If allowed, […]


Bawming meeting – all welcome

A Bawming meeting will take place this Thursday, 17th May 2013, at Appleton Thorn School on Arley Road. Everyone is welcome. If you can offer any help before, during or after the event (there is a lot to clear up!) then come along to the meeting, or email bawming@appletonthorn.org.uk .


HM the Queen visits Warrington

HM the Queen will be in Warringotn on Thursday 17 May, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, as part of her ongoing  tour of the regions to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Whilst in the Borough, she will open the newly completed £30M Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub. She will view […]


Local election votes have been counted

The Village Hall was lively last night – packed out with voters taking in a quick drink after casting their votes. The votes were counted today and on a 31% turnout it was a case of “no change” with the Appleton Ward of Warrington Borough Council being held by the […]