Police use CS spray to detain man who racially abused staff and made gun gestures
WARRINGTON Police arrested a man earlier today for racially abusing staff at a Sainsbury’s supermarket in the town and then making gun gestures with his hands.
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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.
Biggest daily rise as confirmed cases of coronavirus in Warrington reach 65
THE number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Warrington has jumped to 65 with the biggest daily increase so far.
Changes implemented at Halton Hospital so key staff can be redeployed to treat COVID-19 patients
TEMPORARY changes are being implemented at Halton Hospital from tomorrow ( Friday 3rd April) in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Peace centre targeted by vandals for third consecutive night
WARRINGTON’S Peace Centre has been the target of vandals for a third consecutive night – with CCTV evidence now in the hands of the police.
£69m business relief under way for Warrington businesses to tackle Covid-19 crisis
WARRINGTON Borough Council has started making vital payments to help local businesses through the Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis.
Bus interchange opening hours revised due to reduced services
OPENING hours at Warrington’s bus interchange in the town centre have been revised due to fewer services currently operating as a result of coronavirus.
Entrepreneur launches voucher scheme to help small businesses through Coronavirus crisis
WARRINGTON entrepreneur Sam Fox has launched a new voucher website to help small businesses through…
New Active Mums project launched to tackle isolation during Coronavirus pandemic
A NEW physical activity project, #ActiveMums, is being launched to help mums and mums to be look after their health and wellbeing and to stay connected at home during the Coronavirus pandemic isolation period.
Police chief offers support during Coronavirus crisis
POLICE and Crime Commissioner David Keane has announced a number of measures to offer support…
Remembering Brian Bevan nearly six decades on from his last ever try for the Wire
AS we approach the anniversary of Brian Bevan’s last ever game for Warrington Rugby League Club, local photographer Eddie Whitham takes a trip down memory lane, including the an iconic picture of the late great Bev scoring his last try for the Wire!