Ruptured gas main ignited
TWO fire crews from Warrington were called out earlier today to deal with a ruptured gas pipe which had ignited on Station Road, Padgate.
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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.
Lymm teacher and Orford mum receive New Year Honours
A long serving sports teacher at Lymm High School and an Orford mother of two are among those from Warrington honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours List.
Mayor renews appeal to save Dial-a-Ride charity
WARRINGTON’S Mayor Geoff Settle has renewed an appeal to help save the town’s under threat “Dial-a-Ride” service which has been hit by funding cuts.
Dramatic view of Warrington flood waters from the air
AS Warrington returns to normal after heavy rain and high tides the impact of flooding at Lymm and Thelwall during the festive period can be clearly seen from these spectacular aerial photographs taken by local resident David Fox.
Appeal following “sophisticated” burglary at industrial premises
POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at an industrial unit in Warrington, involving the theft of a large amount of computer equipment, including hard drives, memory devices and laptop computers.
LiveWire boost from grassroots funding
WARRINGTON has benefited from a chunk of £1.7m worth of funding for grassroots facilities being upgraded with investment from the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund which has been announced across North West.
All set for “Wild West” at Frodsham Panto
FRODSHAM Panto Group’s annual extravaganza sees the traditional story of Snow White set in the unusual setting of the Wild West.
Police launch appeal after man arrested for arson
POLICE are appealing for information after a car was set on fire in the Dallam area of Warrington on Christmas Eve.
Family pay tribute as Police seek witnesses to fatal M62 collision
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 23-year old Warrington man died in a collision on the M62 on Sunday.
Fire crews rescue stranded motorist from flood waters
TWO fire engines and the rescue boat from Warrington and one fire engine from Stockton Heath were used to rescue a motorist stranded in flood waters at Lymm Golf Club.