Political row erupts over planned closure of Woolston asylum hotel
A political row has erupted following confirmation that the Holiday Inn in Woolston will stop being used to accommodate asylum seekers in January 2027.
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Warrington’s Summerland victims deserve justice after 53 years, says former Mayor Mike Hannon
FORMER Warrington Mayor and deputy leader of the borough council Mike Hannon has renewed calls for justice for the 50 people who died in the devastating Summerland fire disaster on the Isle of Man – including two young men from Warrington.
Warrington patients continue to report difficulties accessing some GP services
PATIENTS across Warrington are continuing to experience difficulties contacting some GP practices, securing appointments and navigating increasingly digital systems for accessing healthcare.
Residents urged to engage as more than 2,000 homes promoted around Lymm as Local Plan review gets underway
A Lymm councillor is urging residents to engage with Warrington’s Local Plan Review after analysis of the latest Call for Sites submissions revealed that developers and landowners are promoting sites capable of delivering more than 2,000 additional homes across the wider WA13 area.
Call for independent inquiry into collapse of Warrington suicide prevention charity Papyrus
A call has been made for an independent investigation into the collapse of Warrington-based suicide prevention charity Papyrus, amid growing questions from former employees about its management, governance and financial affairs.
Warrington postal delays – Royal Mail chief admits six years of failing to meet delivery targets
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols says she will continue to press Royal Mail over persistent postal delays affecting residents after receiving a response from the company’s Chief Executive acknowledging widespread problems with the service.
Two collisions on M62 near Warrington causing delays
MOTORISTS are facing delays on the M62 near Warrington following two separate collisions this morning.
Fundraiser launched to repair desecrated war memorial at St Alban’s Church
A COMMUNITY fundraising appeal has been launched to help repair a war memorial at St Alban’s Church in Bewsey, Warrington, following an act of vandalism which left the historic memorial damaged.
Sam Burgess commits his future to Warrington Wolves with new two-year deal
WARRINGTON Wolves head coach Sam Burgess has finally committed his future to the club by signing a new two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Halliwell Jones Stadium until the end of the 2028 season.
Suspect detained under Mental Health Act following desecration to St Alban’s Church war memorial
A suspect has been identified and detained under the Mental Health Act following a police investigation into the vandalism of the St Alban’s Church war memorial at Bewsey, Warrington.