Cross-party support as council tax to rise by 5.98 per cent
COUNCIL tax in Warrington will rise by 5.98 per cent this year after the proposed increase received cross-party support at a meeting of the full council.
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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 play-off hopes dented by Hull
LYMM’S play-off hopes were dented by a 13-20 home defeat by fellow contenders Hull.
Snow forecast for Warrington with icy conditions until mid March!
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Controlled explosion on suspicious package at Orford
RESIDENTS were evacuated from their homes at Orford yesterday (Saturday) when a suspected “explosive device” was found outside a property on Cleveland Road.
Faisal Rashid says life as an MP is a “steep learning curve”
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Classic Rock in the spotlight at Warrington Market
VIDEO: A behind the scenes insight in warrington-worldwide’s Gary Skentelbery preparing for his weekly Classic Rock show on Radio Warrington.
Double derby delight for Warrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves made it back to back derby wins as they defeated local rivals Wigan Warriors 16-10 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
National Pothole day – time to tackle Warrington’s potholes!
THURSDAY March 8th is National Pothole Day – and if you travel around Warrington on a regular basis you will undoubtedly come across some big ones in our town!
Council offering Green Bin help
WARRINGTON Borough Council is offering help to local residents who want to sign up for the Green bin collection service for garden waste.
Travellers set up camp on office car park at Fearnhead
TRAVELLERS have set up camp on an office car park at Fearnhead, Warrington.