Firefighters tackle bonfire and woodland fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to deal with two incidents in Warrington on Friday evening involving a small woodland fire at Westbrook and a bonfire in the garden of a property at Bewsey.
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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.
Baptism of fire for Sandow as Wolves crash to heaviest defeat of season
NEW signing Chris Sandow was given a baptism of fire as Warrington Wolves crashed to their heaviest defeat of the season 49-10 at table topping Leeds Rhinos in the first round of the Super 8s.
Have your say on plans for Primary Care in Warrington
MEMBERS of the public are being invited to have their say on plans for primary care provision in Warrington – including the creation of a “Warrington brand” of primary care.
Petition urges council to consult residents over travellers’ site
AN online petition has been launched urging Warrington Borough Council to consult with residents before deciding on the location for a controversial travellers site, currently earmarked for land off Birchwood way near Padgate, Warrington.
Chernobyl children enjoy visit to Lymm Hotel
TWENTY children and two interpreters from Belarus and five UK helpers all had the pleasure of staying over at Macdonald Lymm Hotel recently.
Rebel councillor identifies land near Padgate as likely transit site
REBEL councillor Kevin Bennett has revealed the likely location of a “secret” travellers site as being on land off Birchwood Way, close to residential homes at Padgate, Warrington.
Record breaking VPX “best yet!”
WARRINGTON’S annual Victoria Park Experience (VPX) event got of to a great start this year with a record attendance yet again with an estimated 1500 children turning up and joining in the fun.
Green light for £16m community hub at Great Sankey
PLANS to build a £16m state-of-the-art community hub to provide leisure, health and cultural services in Great Sankey, Warrington have been approved by planning chiefs.
Lymm Heritage Centre plans a step closer to reality
PLANS for a heritage centre in Lymm village are a step closer – based in the former Royal British Legion Club which closed earlier this year due to falling numbers.