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.
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. 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.
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.
Mum issues warning after daughter pushed from climbing frame
A concerned mum has issued a warning to parents after her four-year-old daughter suffered a fractured arm after being pushed from a climbing frame in a play area at Warrington’s Golden Square Shopping Centre.
Grandma donates prize as thank you to charity
A Latchford grandma who won a £250 voucher used it to buy a wheelchair which she has donated to Warrington Disability Partnership’s loan service.
Warning after dogs almost drown in weed infested Sankey Canal
VOLUNTEERS battling to clear Warrington’s weed infested Sankey Canal are warning members of the public to be extra careful following reports of several dogs nearly drowning after mistaking it for solid land.
Travellers vacate Hardwick Grange site – where next?
TRAVELLERS who set up an illegal encampment at Hardwick Grange, Woolston, have now vacated the site, after the borough council had started court proceedings.
Wolves announce Challenge Cup semi-final squad
Warrington Wolves head of Coaching Tony Smith has named his 19 man squad for the Challenge Cup semi-final against Wakefield Wildcats on Saturday, kick-off 2.30pm at Leigh Sports Village.
College mergers will create efficiency savings
WARRINGTON Collegiate’s merger with three other colleges in Cheshire has left a question mark hanging over future job security.
Travellers ignore notice to quit Hardwick Grange
TRAVELLERS who set up camp at Woolston’s Hardwick Grange after vacating Victoria Park – have ignored another council notice to vacate the site by lunch time today (Wednesday).