Youngster plans virtual channel swim for disability charity after being inspired by grandad
A Warrington youngster is swimming the equivalent of the English Channel to help raise funds for the disability charity set up in the town by her grandad.
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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.
Speedo Mick braves the elements through Warrington
WATCH: CHARITY fundraiser “Speedo Mick” braved the freezing elements as he passed through Warrington on his marathon journey today (Sunday).
Police informed after suspected arson attack on car at Padgate
POLICE have been informed after a suspected arson attack on a car parked outside a property at Padgate, Warrington, last night (Saturday).
Warrington 4 Brexit group plan leave celebration party
THE Warrington 4 Brexit campaign group are planning a celebratory party on Friday, January 31 at Woolston Social Club on Manchester Road, – the venue of their regular campaign meetings.
Drunken male arrested after making threats to kill family members
A DRUNKEN male was arrested during the early hours of Saturday morning after making threats to kill members of his family.
Congratulations to Warrington Parkrun volunteers
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved in organising the Warrington Parkrun which has gone from strength to strength since it started six years ago.
Collision between lorry and car causes lengthy delays on motorway
A SERIOUS collision involving two vehicles caused serious delays on the motorway on Friday afternoon, with tailbacks to junction 11 of the M62 at Birchwood.
Deputy Leader urges officers to remove Burtonwood housing allocation from Draft Local Plan
DEPUTY leader of Warrington Borough Council Cllr. Cathy Mitchell is urging officers to remove controversial proposals to build 160 homes on green space in Burtonwood village from the Draft Local Plan.
Council leader confirms dates for next public forums
WARRINGTON Borough Council Leader Cllr Russ Bowden has again committed to dealing with community questions and issues head-on by announcing two new forum dates – with more to be announced.
Transport Union chief claims “Vital” HS2 would boost Green economy and wildlife
A transport union chief has hit back at claims by Cheshire Wildlife Trust that High Speed 2 (HS2) may damage protected wildlife sites, including ones near Warrington.