Homeless people set to benefit from Warm the Streets campaign
HOMELESS people in Warrington and across the North West will be warmer this Christmas, thanks to a ground-breaking community project organised by a shopping centre.
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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.
Lymm and Rossendale draw in Christmas cracker
When the fixtures were published in the now distant 2018 heat wave, the prospect of a trip to Marl Pitts in mid-December would surely have sent shivers down the spine of every Lymm player or supporter.
Health chiefs pledge to tackle anti-social behaviour near mental health facility
HEALTH chiefs have pledged to work with local residents, police the local authority and elected representatives following concerns surrounding anti-social behaviour near a mental health service facility supporting young people.
Three year contract extension for Wolves’ Jack Hughes
WARRINGTON Wolves’ second row Jack Hughes has agreed a three–year contract extension keeping him at the club for a further four years until November 2022.
Vintage bus will help spread Christmas cheer
WARRINGTON’S bus company will have its vintage Leyland PD2 & Volvo Olympian open top buses out and about next Friday (Dec 21) helping spread some Christmas cheer.
New town centre apartments will include roof top botanical garden
THE site of a former town centre bank is set to be replaced by a multi-million pound apartments development topped by a deluxe roof top garden, complete with botanical planting.
Severe cold weather warning
Warrington Council is reminding residents to look out for vulnerable people and take care when out and about, as a level 2 cold weather alert hits the region.
Firefighters tackle boiler fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out during the early hours of today to tackle a fire involving a central heating boiler in a garage at a property on Colebrook Close, Birchwood.
Planners approve proposals to demolish historic Lymm Hotel
THE historic Lymm Hotel looks set to be demolished after planners approved proposals to transform the site into three storey retirement and care homes and a two storey children’s nursery.
Youth Club’s Christmas Hamper Appeal Accelerates
WARRINGTON Youth Club’s Christmas Hamper Appeal has accelerated thanks to a generous donation of food and drink from Car dealership group, Rybrook Jaguar, to support deserving families throughout the town.