Should we be shopping with more local businesses? Is it more expensive? Would doing so benefit our town?This month we're chatting to Robert Lester from Warrington Fruit & Veg about why shopping with independent traders could benefit not just your purse but the Warrington economy as a whole.Plus we're asking whether Warrington is really that bad. Both Charles and Mike chat about how Warrington is a nice place to live and Robert gives his thoughts too.And to round it all off we have our What's On Guide for February.Links from this episodeFollow Robert on Instagram - instagram.com/warrington_fruitWhat's On GuidePenketh Beer Festival 2026, Latham Hall - facebook.com/penkethbeerfestivalThe Makers Market, Time Square - themakersmarket.co.uk/venue/warringtonLWF No Love Lost, The Parr Hall - culturewarrington.org/whats-on/lwf-no-love-lostGO WILD Holiday Camp, Warrington Market - facebook.com/events/warrington-market/go-wild-holiday-campBeatles Tribute: The Rubber Souls UK, The Empire - eventbrite.co.ukJunior farmers growing strawberries, Kenyon Hall Farm - kenyonhall.co.uk/junior-farmersSign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.ukFor information on advertising opportunities please contact [email protected] Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media