Flood alert in force for Mersey Estuary at Warrington due to high tides
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Mersey Estuary at Warrington due to high tides.
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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.
Council’s Redwood Bank sale talks to remain confidential
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s proposed sale of Redwood Bank as part of the ongoing budget measures to reduce debt will remain confidential.
Petition launched opposing council plan to leave town centre CCTV unmanned
A petition has been launched opposing Warrington Borough Council’s proposals to leave the town centre CCTV unmanned as part of cost-cutting measures.
Council’s failed commercial approach means 7.48% Council Tax proposal and £354m of borrrowing!
WARRINGTON Borough Council has published an updated budget report which is to be considered by Cabinet this evening (Wednesday) recommending a 7.48 pc council tax increase and borrowing up to £350m over 20 years with total potential repayments of £708m.
Crash victim too afraid to return home after car collides into property
A man who suffered serious facial injuries after a car collided into his Warrington home during the early hours of the morning is now too afraid to return to the property.
MP accused of misleading comments after stating PCC is wasting money on “vanity projects”
AN MP has been accused of “misleading comments” after accusing Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price of being incapable of managing a budget after wasting £200,000 on “vanity projects” – while forcing residents to pay more for local policing.
Two men charged following vehicle theft and police pursuit at Woolston
TWO men have been charged in connection with the theft of a vehicle following a police pursuit at Woolston, Warrington.
Reform councillor defects to Tories to help challenge council’s financial crisis
WARRINGTON’S only Reform Councillor John Roddy has defected to the Conservative Group as Warrington Borough Council faces a financial crisis.
Rylands remain in play-off hunt with commanding victory at Morpeth Town
It was a case of highway robbery at Craik Park as Warrington Rylands 1906 FC stormed to a commanding 4–0 win over a struggling Morpeth Town AFC.
Warrington Hongkongers help organise Warrington’s first-ever Lunar New Year celebrations
WARRINGTON Hongkongers CIC (WHKERS CIC), in proud partnership with Warrington Market, celebrated the first Warrington Lunar New Year Market 2026.