Drink driver who “ploughed” into parked car was three times limit
AN alleged drink driver who “ploughed” into the back of a parked car at Penketh was three tmes over the limit when breathalised by police.
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. 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.
Prime Minister instructs all pubs, clubs, cafes, restaurants and leisure centres to close
ALL pubs, clubs, cafes, restaurants and leisure centres have been told by Prime Minister Boris Johnson they must close from tonight (Friday) – except for take-away food – to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
Coronavirus brings uncertain times as Warrington remembers bombing anniversary
WE are certainly living in uncertain times during the Coronavirus pandemic and whatever I write today on the 27th anniversary of the Warrington Bombing, is likely to be over taken by events.
Local bus services changing from Monday as passenger numbers drop
LOCAL bus services are changing from Monday (March 23) with reduced timetables due to a significant drop in passanger numbers as a result of the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic.
Peace Foundation just nine days away from closure
VIDEO: AS Warrington commemorates the 27th anniversary of the IRA boming which claimed the lives of Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball, the charity set up in their memory is just nine days away from winding down to closure.
Wheelie bin set on fire at play area
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night after a wheelie bin was set on fire at a children’s play area.
Hospitals take emergency action to free up beds as non-urgent operations postponed
WARRINGTON and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has activated its emergency procedure to free up hospital beds for patients with severe respiratory problems during the Coroavirus Covid-19 outbreak.
Council pledges on going support for Room at the Inn
WARRINGTON Borough Council has pledged to continue funding the Room at the Inn charity to help support the town’s vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Farmer under pressure after bank closes account
FARMER Joe Fryer says his business has been put under a huge strain after the Nat West Bank closed his account this week on the back of a number of alleged banking errors.
Woman trapped in three vehicle collision on Hawleys Lane
TWO fire crews helped rescue a woman trapped in car following a three vehicle collision on Hawleys Lane, Warrington on Wednesday afternoon.