Prayers answered at Grappenhall Walking Day 2016
UMBRELLAS were the order of the day at the start of Grappenhall Walking Day as Reverend Jane Proudfoot from St. Wilfrids Church was on hand to conduct the service – and to ask for better weather.
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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. 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.
Daresbury Hall fire under investigation
UPDATED:A large blaze which has badly damaged the former Stately Home, Daresbury Hall, near Warrington is now being investigated by fire chiefs.
Sun comes out for Padgate Walking Day
HUNDREDS of people lined the streets to watch this year’s Padgate Walking Day which was blessed with glorious sunshine.
Caravan destroyed in arson attack
ARSONISTS are believed to have started a fire which completely destroyed a caravan in Stretton, Warrington, last night.
Bomb disposal unit alerted after hand grenade found in home
A BOMB disposal unit attended a property at Stockton Heath, Warrington, when an old hand grenade was discovered during a house clearance.
Fond farewell to popular minister
THE Warrington community has bid a fond farewell to popular Borough Minister the Rev Stephen Kingsnorth.
Last ever Winwick Carnival?
THIS year’s Winwick Carnival could be the last one ever – unless new supporters can be found to take over from the retiring organising committee.
Wolves just one game from Wembley
WARRINGTON Wolves are into their third consecutive Challenge Cup semi-final after a nail-biting 20-18 victory over local rivals Widnes Vikings at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Bid to trace burglar who threatened woman with knife
POLICE have issued an e-fit to help trace man for aggravated burglary in Warrington when a woman was threatened with a knife.
EU Referendum – Warrington Votes Leave
UPDATED: VIDEO: AS predicted Warrington has voted to leave the EU by 54.3 per cent to 45.7 per cent to the delight of Trevor Nicholls, Chairman of the local UKIP party who says it is a “dream come true”.