Residents turn out in force for Padgate Walking Day
GLORIOUS sunshine greeted walkers at the annual Padgate Walking Day with an estimated 4,000 people lining the streets and taking part.
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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. 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.
Fire crews tackle house fire where flames were seen coming through roof
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Wolves get back to winning ways with victory over Wakefield
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Warrington & Halton Hospitals NHS Trust – to pay or not to pay that is the question?
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Council agree to further extend consultation period on Six56 Green Belt plan
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Lymm High School secure over £500,000 funding for new 3G pitch
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