Dragons on fire for St. Rocco’s Hospice
THE dragons roared loudly in Warrington on the River Mersey as 15 crews took part in the annual St. Rocco’s Dragon Boat Race.
Author Gary Skentelbery
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. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Tractor Rally success
VISITORS arriving at Bents Garden Centre at Glazebury, Warrington, were greeted by the site of over 30 tractors at a rally which was helping raise funds for Epilepsy Action.
Summer Fair in Fairfield
THE Friends of St Elphin’s Park are holding a Summer Fair at the Park on Sunday 14 August when the whole community is invited along to join in the fun.
Traffic brought to standstill on M62 junction 9 Winwick
TRAFFIC was brought to a standstill on the M62 at junction 9 near Winwick, Warrington due to a police incident.
Warrington Town regain Peace Cup
WARRINGTON Town regained the Peace Cup with a 2-0 victory over Crewe United from Northern Ireland at Cantilever Park.
Warrington South Labour back Owen Smith for leader
WARRINGTON South CLP have voted to back Owen Smith in the Labour leadership challenge following a well attended meeting at Bold Street Methodist Church.
Footballers visit Peace Centre
MEMBERS of Northern Ireland based Crewe United FC visited Warrington Peace Centre today (Friday) to kick off their visit to the town to compete for the Peace Cup.
M6 lane closure and roadworks cause traffic chaos
A Lane closure on the M6 combined with the closure of Cantilever High level bridge for roadworks has caused traffic chaos in and around Warrington today.
Network Warrington explain decision to axe bus routes
THE town’s bus company Network Warrington says it has had no choice but to withdraw some services due to falling passenger numbers.
Two arrested after police chase on Winwick Road
UPDATED: TWO men have been arrested following a high speed police chase involving up to 10 vehicles which ended on Winwick Road, Warrington last night.