Specialist dive team called in after issues identified with water level controls at Lymm Dam
AN urgent investigation is underway after issues were identified with the water level control valves in Lymm Dam.
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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.
New multi-million pound Living Well Hub officially opens
A pioneering multi-million pound Living Well Hub designed to help people with their health and wellbeing needs has opened in Warrington town centre.
Dangerous RAAC concrete discovered at Warrington Hospital
DANGEROUS RAAC concrete has been identified at Warrington Hospital, although it is in an isolated area and will not impact the delivery of patient care.
Council completes insourcing of LiveWire leisure, libraries and lifestyle services
WARRINGTON Borough Council has successfully brought leisure, libraries and lifestyle services provided by LiveWire back ‘in-house’ at a cost of more than £5m.
Planners reject disabled golfer’s bid to inspire others with golf driving range
A disabled golfer’s bid to create a golf driving range on farmland at Stretton to inspire others with disabilities to take up the sport has been rejected by Warrington planners on Green Belt grounds.
Road closure at Woolston for tree pruning works
A section of Manchester Road at Woolston will be closed later this month (March) for tree pruning works.
Two fire crews tackle shed fire
TWO fire crews were called out earlier today to tackle a shed fire at a property at Sankey Bridges, Warrington.
Devious sexual predator who travelled to Warrington to abuse young boys jailed
A “devious sexual predator” who travelled to Warrington from Devon to carry out numerous sexual offences against young boys has been jailed.
Work ongoing to make improvements at mental health hospital
WORK is ongoing to make improvements at an independent mental health hospital in Warrington, following concerns about the service.
Male arrested for breaching Domestic Violence Protection Order
A male was arrested at Burtonwood, Warrington, for breaching a Domestic Violence Protection Order.