Firefighters tackle vacuum cleaner fire
A fire crew from Penketh was called out to reports of a vacuum cleaner fire at a residential property in Warrington.
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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.
Woman arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving and assault on emergency worker following crash on M56
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Drug driver who became abusive arrested by Specials
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Police launch appeal after two men bitten in XL Bully-type dog attack
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National crisis impacting Warrington with more than 6,500 people on waiting list for social housing
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Tory leader welcomes chance for change in direction at Town Hall while Labour members left shocked
THE leader of the Tory opposition group at Warrington Borough Council has welcomed news the Labour leader and deputy are stepping down.
Gold watch for bus engineer who clocks up 50 years with no plans to retire!
AFTER clocking up 50 years loyal service bus engineer Phil Russell has been presented with a gold watch – but has no plans to retire.
Deputy follows in leader’s footsteps and not seeking re-election
HOT on the heels of Warrington Borough Council leader Russ Bowden, his deputy Cllr. Cathy Mitchell has also announced she will not be seeking re-election.
Plan approved to demolish car wash and create EV charging zone
PLANS have been approved to demolish a car wash at Culcheth and replace it with an EV charging zone.
Warrington Wolves Academy produce excellent display to defeat West Tigers
Warrington Wolves Academy produced an excellent display to claim a fully deserved 18-34 victory over West Tigers in their second Australia tour game at Kirkham Oval, Camden Valley Way, Elderslie on Saturday afternoon.