Travellers back at Silver Lane Risley
TRAVELLERS are reported to be back at the Silver Lane site in Risley Warrington, just two weeks after being moved on from the area by the borough council and police.
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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.
Wonderful day had by all at Thelwall Rose Queen
THANKFULLY some dry and warm weather greeted the day for this year’s Thelwall Rose Queen festival.
Prison Governor is special guest at Bawming the Thorn
VIDEO: THORN Cross Prison Governor Pia Sinha was guest of honour at the unique Bawming the Thorn event at Appleton Thorn, which dates back to medieval times.
Man overcome by smoke from unattended cooker
A man had to be treated for smoke inhalation after leaving a cooker unattended during the early hours in Orford, Warrington.
Warrington Parish Church donation from Masons
THE Warrington Masonic Group of Lodges and Chapters donated £500 to the Warrington Parish Church recently – part of more than £53,000 distributed to charities and causes.
Starlight Walk raises £125k in pledges for St Rocco’s Hospice
VIDEO: THE 11th annual St Rocco’s Hospice Starlight Walk has raised £125k in pledges taking the total amount made in donations since the first event to around £2 million, involving around 14,000 women!
Gidley keeps his cool to get Wolves back in title race
KURT Gidley’s kicking boots saw Warrington back in the title race with a hard earned 20-18 victory over Catalan Dragons at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Posthumous debut album for Viola Beach
WARRINGTON band Viola Beach who tragically died in a car crash in Sweden earlier this year release their posthumous debut album next month.
Villagers brave the elements at Lymm Food Fest
VILLAGERS and traders braved the rain as Lymm was transformed into a huge street café to help kick start the annual Lymm Festival.
Backbone of title winning team agree new terms
WARRINGTON Town are delighted to announce contract extensions for three of their title winning team, with skipper Ciaran Kilheeney, vice-captain Jay McCarten and goalkeeper Karl Wills all agreeing new terms for the 2016-17 season.