Rampant Rylands in seventh heaven
“It was coming,” Rylands manager Michael Clegg said after his sides emphatic 7-2 win over Stafford Rangers at a cold, wet and windy Hive Arena.
Author Gary Skentelbery
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.
Book reveals war-time risks taken by former Warrington teacher’s Polish parents to start new life
THE powerful story of a family ripped from its Polish roots and flung into the frozen wastes of Siberia during the Second World War has helped a former Warrington teacher understand the risks his parents took, when life was hanging by a thread.
No. 10 reception to thank police officers for tackling crime and keeping communities safe
THE achievements of two Warrington-based Police Officers were celebrated at a special reception in 10 Downing Street in recognition of their exceptional commitment to their communities.
Mum raises thousands for Muscular Dystrophy charity with Bake a Difference campaign
LYMM mother-of-three Kerry Spink took part in Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Bake a Difference campaign raising thousands for the charity.
New speed limits set to come into force on Birchwood Park Avenue
NEW speed limits are set to come into force on Birchwood Park Avenue from a week on Monday, December 18.
Road closures for Lymm Dickensian Day and Santa Dash!
A number of road closures will be in place on Saturday (Dec 9) for the annual Lymm Dickensian Day Festival, which, according to weather forecasts, could be wet!
Arts council seek to immortalise Warrington Wolves’ legend Paul Cullen with giant mural on side of King’s Head pub
WARRINGTON Arts Council is seeking planning permission to paint a mural of Warrington Rugby League legend, Paul Cullen, on the wall of the King’s Head on Winwick Street.
New Council Leader rejects complacency claims and says ending bin strike is his first and most important priority
THE new Leader of Warrington Borough Council, Cllr Hans Mundry, has rejected opposition Tory claims that the council is being complacent over the ongoing bin strike, saying it is his top priority to end it.
Local Plan adopted including plans for around 4,400 new homes in the Green Belt
WARRINGTON’S Local Plan – which aims to deliver the homes, jobs, supporting infrastructure and community facilities the borough needs, including around 4,400 new homes in Green Belt – has been formally adopted.
New online tree map highlights areas at risk of increased health problems
PEOPLE living in less affluent areas have lower levels of tree cover and a higher risk of health problems from poor air quality a new online ”tree equity” map reveals.