Former councillor Chris Vobe bids to make political comeback
FORMER borough and parish councillor Chris Vobe is bidding to make a political comeback by contesting the forthcoming Peel Hall parish by election.
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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.
Police chief has serious concerns over decision to accept sex offenders at open prison
POLICE chief David Keane has expressed “serious concern” over the government’s decision to authorise HMP Thorn Cross in Warrington to accept prisoners convicted of sexual offences.
First look pictures of Mother’s Day – the story of the Warrington bombing
THE first look images for Mother’s Day, the forthcoming 90-minute factual drama about the events, aftermath and public response to the Warrington bombing of March 1993 have been released.
Concerns grow for missing teenager
POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing teenager Olivia Duxbury who is known to frequent the Warrington area.
Wolves swoop for Centurion Bodene Thompson to strengthen pack
WARRINGTON Wolves have strengthened their pack in the hunt for silverware by signing hard running forward Bodene Thompson from Betfred Championship side Leigh Centurions.
Overturned lorry causes road closure at Lymm
AN overturned lorry caused road closures on the A50 Lymm roundabout on Wednesday morning resulting in heavy congestion in the area.
Volunteer produces film highlighting benefits of Befriending Service
VOLUNTEER Navneet Jha has created a film highlighting the benefits of Warrington’s “Befriending Service” provided by the borough council’s Neighbourhoods team.
MP deeply concerned over decision to place sex offenders at Appleton Thorn open prison
WARRINGTON South MP Faisal Rashid says he is “deeply concerned” by the decision making process to place sex offenders at Appleton Thorn open prison, with no local consultation.
Disability Awareness Day reaches £1 million milestone for good causes
THE annual Disability Awareness Day event held at Walton Gardens, Warrington, has raised a staggering £1 million for good causes during the past 26 years.
Cyclist punched in face during attempted robbery
POLICE are urging witnesses to come forward following an attempted robbery on a 25-year-old cyclist who was punched in the face as he rode along Long Lane, Warrington.