Driver taken to hospital after council gully cleaning vehicle collides with bungalow
THE driver of a council gully cleaning vehicle has been taken to hospital after colliding with a bungalow at Collins Green, Warrington, today, Sunday.
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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. 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.
Warrington Running Festival blessed with clear skies and sunshine
AFTER the rain, the sun shone brightly for the Warrington Running Festival as hundreds of participants gathered at the town hall for a half-marathon, 10k, 5k and Junior event.
Hat-trick of awards for Thewlis brothers
WARRINGTON Wolves’ youngsters Josh and Jake Thewlis picked up a hat-trick of awards at the club’s end-of-season dinner and presentation night at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Homes evacuated as flood waters strike again
HOMES were evacuated in Warrington last night as flood waters struck again in the Dallam area of town as a Major Incident Standby was declared with an estimated 180 properties at risk.
Major Incident Standby declared due to flooding
A Major Incident Standby has been declared tonight (Saturday) due to the risk of flooding in Warrington with some areas already impacted by flood waters.
Plan to demolish Ring O’ Bells Pub at Stretton
PLANS have been submitted to demolish the former Ring O’ Bells pub at Stretton, Warrington, which dates from the early 1800s and replace it with a new retail building.
Concern over financial costings of councillor safety
A councillor has raised concerns over the financial costings of “councillor safety” training following the Full meeting of Warrington Borough Council.
“Old man in lycra” half-way through cycling challenge to raise funds for Lymm Rugby Club
DUBBED the “Old man in lycra” by his club mates, former rugby player Paul Foulkes is halfway through his marathon cycle ride and has already raised over £8,000 to help fund Lymm Rugby Club’s travel costs.
Green light for Devolution deal
A Devolution deal looks set to go ahead after Cheshire East Council supported plans to establish a Mayoral Combined Authority for Cheshire and Warrington.
Cheshire Natural Health finalists in Complementary Medical Association Awards
DURING their 20th anniversary celebrations, Cheshire Natural Health at Stretton, Warrington, has been short-listed as a finalist in the Complementary Medical Association Awards.