Hospital launches appeal for care packages for patients and staff
A new central hub has opened at Warrington Hospital to support the community in donating food, toiletries and other comforts to patients and staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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.
Plea to support your GP practice and community pharmacy during the Coronavirus outbreak
DUE to the Coronavirus pandemic, GP practices and community pharmacies Warrington and Halton are experiencing a significant increase in demand on services.
Warrington Male Voice Choir practice goes virtual
JUST two weeks after suspending rehearsals due to the coronavirus pandemic, members of Warrington Male Voice Choir got ‘together’ without leaving their homes, for the choir’s first virtual practice.
Number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Warrington jumps to 32
THE number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Warrington have seen their biggest daily increase to 32 from 22 yesterday.
Rick Astley announces free concert for all NHS frontline, primary care and emergency workers
VIDEO: WARRINGTON’S own Rick Astley has announced a free concert for all NHS frontline staff, Primary Care workers and all blue light staff performing a career-spanning set at Manchester Arena.
Police chief praises public support tackling spread of coronavirus – as man jailed for spitting in officer’s face
CHIEF Constable Darren Martland has praised public support in helping to tackle the spread of coronavirus although there have been some “disgraceful” incidents involving people coughing and spitting in the faces of police officers.
End of an era as iconic landmark Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station shuts down
THE iconic Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station in Warrington officially closes today (March 31) following nearly 50 years of dominating the Warrington skyline.
Disability Awareness Day rescheduled due to Coronavirus
THE annual Disability Awareness Day which was due to take place in July has been rescheduled for September due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Arson attack on conifer trees in garden
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a house at Fearnhead, Warrington, after a suspected arson attack on conifer trees in a garden.
Smokers warned to wake up to the deadly dangers in Fire Kills campaign
SMOKERS are being warned to wake up to the deadly dangers of smoking when tired in a new Fire Kills campaign by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service.