Firefighters tackle suspected arson attack on Orford home
TWO fire crews tackled a suspected arson attack at a residential property on Grasmere Avenue late on Friday afternoon.
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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.
Road closed following serious accident on Sankey Way roundabout
UPDATED: THE Sankey Way roundabout was closed following a serious road traffic collision this morning (Thursday).
Residents roll up their sleeves and clean up Peel Hall Park
RESIDENTS in Cinnamon Brow and Fearnhead rolled up their sleeves to clean up Peel Hall Park tackling broken glass, litter and overgrown footpaths to make the area a smarter and safer place for all ages to enjoy.
Campaign to save historic Unilever factory from closure
NEWS that the future of Warrington’s historic Unilever factory is under threat due to a decline in demand for washing powder has sparked calls to find alternatives to potential closure.
Man airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after incident on Church Street
A man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after emergency services, including armed police, descended on Church Street, Warrington, shortly after 11.30am today (Tuesday).
“Dancing Chris” jailed for 12 weeks for breaching town centre banning order
“Dancing Chris” Berry has been jailed for 12 weeks for breaching an order which banned him from entering Warrington town centre.
Detectives launch appeal following armed raid on Latchford betting shop
DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an armed robbery on a betting shop at Latchford last Friday (Jan 24).
Rylands impress at Northwich
Rylands FC kept up the pressure on the leading teams in the NWCFL Premier Division table with an impressive 2-0 win away at Northwich Victoria on Saturday.
Warrington ranked third worst for deaths from “deadly toxins” air pollution in North West
A NEW report has ranked Warrington third worst in the North West for deaths from “deadly toxins,” with death from air pollution now 21 times higher than deaths from traffic accidents.
Time to talk about mental health
WARRINGTON “Time To Change Hub” in partnership with Golden Square is supporting Time to Talk Day on Thursday, February 6 and encouraging as many people as possible to choose to talk about mental health.