Councillor to stand down due to “toxic” political environment at town hall
A COUNCILLOR has announced she is standing down at the next elections in May 2020 due to the “toxic” political environment at Warrington Town Hall.
Author Gary Skentelbery
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. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Wombats added to Neighbourhood Weekender as pre-sale tickets for Warrington residents sell out
THE Wombats have been confirmed as very special guests at Neighbourhood Weekender as exclusive pre-sale tickets for Warrington residents sold out immediately today (Wednesday).
Belong scoops national best residential care award
WARRINGTON based Not-for-profit care village Belong has won the Best Residential Care Accolade at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2019, which recognise the industry’s finest examples of best practice and excellence.
New manager aims to transform iconic hotel into market leader
THE Park Royal Hotel at Stretton has a new General Manager, Mark Illingworth, who aims to use his experience to transform the iconic hotel into a market leader.
Daughter’s emotional plea to help find dad’s killer as police seek missing watch
A daughter has made an emotional appeal to help find her dad’s killer as detectives investigating the murder of Warrington man Mark Bradbury released a photo of his watch, which has been missing since his death.
Lymm’s Journey Through Time
IT was over 100 years ago that local shopkeeper, photographer and historian Pel Ardern produced his “Illustrated Guide to Lymm” for sale at his shop on Eagle Brow.
Praise for courageous members of public who helped distressed woman on swing bridge
POLICE have praised the “courageous actions” of members of the public who prevented a distressed woman from potentially jumping off Stockton Heath swing bridge during rush hour on Wednesday evening.
Warrington youngsters set to perform to Royalty
TALENTED young people from OnSide Warrington Youth Club will perform at the OnSide Youth Zones Awards to HRH Prince Harry at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Belong care staff hike for dementia-friendly equipment
STAFF from care village, Belong Warrington, are helping to change the lives of people living with dementia, following a climb up England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, to raise £5,000 for life transforming equipment.
Christmas comes early as family return to home devastated by fire
CHRISTMAS has come early for a Lymm family who saw their home almost destroyed in a devastating fire two years ago.