Mayor welcomes Warrington’s first New Year babies
THE Mayor and Mayoress of Warrington welcomed three new arrivals into the world born at Warrington hospital on New Year’s Day.
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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.
Warrington Dad scoops £1m Christmas Day National Lottery win
A father of two from Warrington is celebrating an extra special Christmas present after scooping £1m and a luxury holiday to the Northern Lights in the EuroMillions Mega Friday draw which took place on Christmas Day.
Sixth form to close as students prepare to say sad farewell
IT will be a sad start to the New Year for family and friends of Helsby High School Sixth former Alexandra Tattersall who died following a road accident the week before Christmas as they prepare to attend her funeral on Monday (January 4).
Cheshire Police chief honoured
CHESHIRE’S Chief Constable, Simon Byrne, has today (31 December) received the Queens Police Medal (QPM) in the New Year’s Honours list.
Appeal launched following armed robbery at Padgate off-licence
DETECTIVES have launched an appeal for information following an armed robbery at an off-licence in the Padgate area of Warrington.
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.
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.