Efforts to tackle knife crime intensify as part of national week of action
POLICE in Warrington have launched a week-long operation as part of ongoing efforts to tackle knife crime.
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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.
History in the making at Lymm May Queen Festival
THE historic streets of Lymm village were alive with music, colour, and community spirit as thousands gathered for the annual Lymm May Queen Festival, as history was made with the first ever Prince, alongside the traditional May and Rose Queens.
All set for next chapter as Frank Hawley Challenge raises £27,000 for St Rocco’s Hospice
WHAT started as a Warrington family’s quest to channel grief into a lasting legacy in memory of Frank Hawley has evolved into a powerhouse community movement, raising more than £27,000 for St Rocco’s Hospice.
More than 70 testimonials lay bare the human cost of closing Woolston Neighbourhood Hub
CAMPAIGNERS have written to every member of Warrington Borough Council’s Cabinet, senior officers and the town’s MPs, “laying bare the human cost” of closing Woolston Neighbourhood Hub.
Council seeks feedback on £5.6m A49 Active Travel plan
WARRINGTON Borough Council is seeking feedback from residents, businesses, and people who travel through the north of the town on proposed improvements to the A49.
Littler tastes defeat but still secures top spot in Premier League
WARRINGTON’S Luke Littler tasted defeat as Luke Humphries produced a stunning six-leg blitz to triumph 6-3 in the semi-finals of Premier League Darts Night 15 in Birmingham last night.
Business giants join forces to bridge ‘Education to Employment’ gap for local teens
WARRINGTON-based business giants are joiningh forces to help bridge the ‘Education to Employment’ gap for local teenagers.
Former Sir Thomas Boteler headteacher bids to become MasterChef
FORMER Sir Thomas Boteler headteacher John Sharples is bidding to become the next MasterChef.
Teenage pageant ambassador opens Pink Turtle Collectables
LOCAL community ambassador and Miss Teen Warrington finalist Isabelle “Issy” Grace Thompson took centre stage at The Hive WA1 shopping centre to help perform the official opening of its newest independent business, Pink Turtle Collectables.
Council urges developers to respond to flooding issues caused at Peel Hall
WARRINGTON Borough Council says it has urged developers to respond to a full range of issues, including flooding caused by the ongoing development works at Peel Hall.