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4 days ago
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Thousands enjoy rides and fun at charity theme park takeover event
THOUSANDS of families enjoyed a night of rides and fun at a theme park takeover in support of good causes. The ninth annual Westbrook Big Party, held in Warrington at Gulliver's World, welcomed around 2,800 visitors from the WA5 area for an evening of entertainment, raising more than £3,000 for three community organisations. This year's beneficiaries were Matthiola Junior Football Club, Crosfields Vipers Junior Rugby League Club, and St Rocco's Hospice for bereavement training for volunteers. Alan Guthrie, chairman of the Westbrook and Callands Communities Association, said: "We were thrilled to once again return to Gulliver's World for our ninth Westbrook Big Party, bringing the local community together for an evening of fun and adventure. "It was great to see so many families in attendance, making memories. Read more Cyclist raises money for Lymm Rugby Club after league changePeace and Mind changes its name to become Brianna Ghey Legacy ProjectTragic loss of nephew inspires Latchford man to incredible effort "The generosity of the team at Gulliver's, and all those who came along to the event, created a magical evening which has raised a brilliant amount for three very worthy local organisations." The event was supported by Gulliver's World through reduced ticket prices and donations from sales. Councillor Mo Hussain, Mayor of Warrington, officially opened the evening, which included a performance by pupils from St Philip Westbrook Church of England Primary School. Craig Clews, resort director at Gulliver's World, said: "We love welcoming the Westbrook Big Party to the park each year and this event was no different. "Raising money for our local community while providing residents with a fun evening out is something we love to do."
CBS News
24-07-2025
- CBS News
City of Philadelphia to hold town hall, resource event for residents affected by deadly Nicetown explosion
The city of Philadelphia will hold a community town hall and resource event for Nicetown residents who were affected by last month's gas explosion that left one person dead and two others injured. The event will be on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Edward T. Steel Elementary School on Wayne Avenue. The Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia Gas Works, Philadelphia Licenses & Inspections, Pennsylvania Insurance Department and other agencies will be at the auditorium of the school to provide resources and answer questions from residents. The explosion temporarily displaced more than 100 people in the area. The explosion happened just before 5 a.m. on June 29 on the 1900 block of Bristol Street. It collapsed three homes and damaged several other properties in the area. Two women were injured in the explosion and rescued by first responders, while another died. A spokesperson for Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson confirmed that one of the injured victims works for Johnson. The Philadelphia Fire Department Fire Marshal's Office and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission determined that it was a gas explosion, but the city said the exact cause and origin remain unclear. L&I has demolished five properties in the area since the explosion. The city said PGW conducted a survey of the natural gas infrastructure in the area and outside each property. The survey showed there was no indication of "an underground natural gas leak in the area." According to the city, PGW didn't receive any calls reporting gas odors in the area before the explosion.
