Drugs concealed in bicycle’s handle bars
WHEN police arrested a male cyclist on suspicion of possessing controlled drugs – they found white powder believed to be amphetamine concealed in the handle bars.
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.
Police clampdown on speeding motorists
POLICE stopped a total of 29 motorists for speeding offences in Warrington today – including one doing 70mph in a 40 mph zone.
Faulty power cables cause traffic chaos
TRAFFIC chaos on Chester Road, Warrington, is being caused by ongoing works to repair a high voltage power cable which supplies the south of the borough.
Wolves back prisoner job opportunities
WARRINGTON Wolves are calling on other local businesses to follow their lead by offering employment opportunities and jobs to former prisoners as part of their rehabilitation process.
Man and woman arrested after town centre disturbance
POLICE have arrested a man and woman following a disturbance in Warrington town centre during the early hours of today.
Woman caught attempting to smuggle drugs into Risley Prison
A 26-year-old woman has been arrested for possession with intent to supply illegal substance to a prisoner at Risley Prison, Warrington.
Car stuck in flood waters under bridge
FIREFIGHTERS were called to assist when a car became stuck in floodwaters under a bridge at Lymm.
Woman and dog rescued from muddy riverbank
THREE fire crews helped rescue and woman and dog stuck on a muddy riverbank at Warrington, last night.
Former rugby league players back mental health challenge
TWO former rugby league players are joining forces with staff from 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and supporters of mental health charity State of Mind Sport to complete a 50 mile sponsored journey around the five boroughs the Trust serves.
Orford Park Festival hailed great success
ORFORD Park Festival has been hailed a great success after thousands of people turned out to enjoy the annual event.