Firefighters called to microwave fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out following reports of a fire caused by a microwave at a residential property in Grappenhall, Warrington.
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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.
Double delight for Labour
LABOUR celebrated at the double in Warrington with Sarah Hall gaining Warrington South from the Tories, while Charlotte Nichols held the North.
Voting underway in General Election
VOTING is underway in the General Election with polling stations across Warrington open until 10 pm tonight.
Former Mayor devastated after rare orchids destroyed
FORMER Mayor of Warrington Geoff Settle has been left devastated after rare orchids at Birchwood appeared to be destroyed by Warrington Borough Council’s grounds maintenance workers.
Care home found to be inadequate now under new ownership with significant investment underway
A Warrington care home placed in special measures after being found inadequate following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is now under new ownership with significant investment underway.
Police hunt for three youths after brick thrown through car window of female driver
POLICE at Padgate are hunting for three youths after a brick was thrown through the car window of a female driver near the derelict Jolly Falstaff pub last night.
Runner defies surgeons to complete 168 mile Montane Spine Race
AFTER falling off his bike as a child and injuring his knee on a broken bottle Chris Lees was told by surgeons he’d never been able to take part in sports again.
Council’s £10m investment in Texan oil company looks set to be “complete disaster” say Tories
LOCAL Tories have again raised concerns over Warrington Borough Council finances saying a £10m investment in a Texan oil company looks set to become a “complete disaster” for the town.
Man and woman arrested following drugs raid
OFFICERS from Warrington Neighbourhood Policing Unit have arrested a man and woman following a drugs raid in Bewsey and Whitecross.
More road works scheduled for historic Grappenhall village
MORE Heritage area road works are set to take place in historic Grappenhall village next month (August) for up to four weeks.