Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee Bridge tolls and penalty charges set to increase
TOLL charges on the Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee bridges will increase from 1st April 2025 for the first time in over seven years.
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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.
Fond farewell for Warrington’s longest serving LPU Inspector and Chief Inspector
CHIEF Inspector Neil Drum, Warrington’s longest serving LPU Inspector and Chief Inspector, is set to retire from the force today as he hands over the reins to the town’s newest Chief Inspector Rob McLoughlin.
Nine years on from Viola Beach tragedy Gold Discs arrive in recognition of 100,000 album sales
AS the ninth anniversary of the tragic loss of Warrington indie band Viola Beach approaches later this week, the families of the young band members have received a special Gold Disc.
Fire safety report states CPS Shopping Centre could remain open while issues rectified
A fire safety report on the CPS Shopping Centre at Culcheth, where village traders have been given a 28 day eviction notice by their landlord on health and safety grounds, says the premises could remain occupied and operational while works were carried out.
Pioneering health and wellbeing project “Digi Care Health UK” launches in Warrington
A pioneering wellbeing initiative, Digi Care Health UK, is set to transform the lives of 29,000 households across Warrington, marking a significant step toward addressing quality of life and health challenges in the town.
Lib Dems support Devolution deal for Warrington
LOCAL Liberal Democrat Councillors have given their support to plans for Warrington Borough Council to join a devolution priority programme along with Cheshire East and Chester & Cheshire West.
Barrister instructed as CPS Shopping Centre owner asked to pause eviction notice
INDEPENDENT Cllr. Neil Johnson is calling on the owner of the CPS Shopping Centre to pause an eviction notice on village traders after instructing a barrister to consider a legal challenge.
Teenager arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following high-speed pursuit
OFFICERS from the Cheshire Police Roads and Crime Unit have arrested a 17-year-old male from Warrington following a high-speed pursuit in Tabley.
Campaign launched to “Save Or Shops” at CPS Shopping Centre
INDEPENDENT cllr. Neil Johnson has launched a “Save Our Shops” campaign after village traders at the CPS Shopping Centre in Culcheth were issued with eviction notices to vacate the premises by the end of February.
Mayoral election scheduled for May 2026 after Cheshire & Warrington fast tracked for Devolution
A Mayoral election is set to take place in May 2026 after Cheshire & Warrington was today selected as one of six areas to join the Government’s Devolution Priority Programme, paving the way for greater local decision-making and investment.