Derek’s “magnificently ordinary” life to premier at film festival
A SHORT film about the life of former Warrington boxer and marathon runner Derek Vernon will feature at Liverpool Film Festival this Friday.
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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.
Mayor picks up tiling tips at MBS Site Supplies open day
MAYOR of Warrington Geoff Settle picked up some tiling tips when he was special guest at an open day for MBS Site Supplies to showcase new products they’ve introduced to their range.
Woman cut from wreckage following two car collision
A WOMAN had to be cut free from a car following a two car collision on Manley Road, Frodsham, eralier today (Wednesday).
Howley cannabis farm shut down following police raid
POLICE have uncovered and shut down a cannabis farm in Howley, Warrington, earlier today (Wednesday) following a series of raids as part of operation #bluechristmas.
Birchwood Pinch Point traffic delays warning
HIGHWAY engineers at Warrington Council are warning of possible traffic delays as congestion-busting improvements along Birchwood’s A574 corridor near completion in the New Year.
Police issue bogus charity collector warning
POLICE have issued a warning following suspicious activity in the Stockton Heath area of Warrington by a bogus charity collector.
Stolen War memorial flag returned
A FLAG stolen from Warrington Cenotaph has been returned following an appeal online and via social media.
CCTV appeal following shoplifting offence at Co-op
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to question following a shoplifting offence at a Co-op store in the town.
Mum hits out at “scum bags” who stole war memorial flag
A WARRINGTON mother who helped campaign for improvements to the town’s war memorial cenotaph has described thieves who pinched a Union Jack flag from the site as ‘disgusting and disrespectful scumbags’.
Another Netto store for Warrington
FOLLOWING on from the successful opening of a store at Lymm Danish discount store Netto has announced plans for another outlet in Warrington – at the site of the Sportman’s Arms pub in Penketh.