Fire crew called out to washing machine fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to reports of a washing machine on fire at a property in Gorse Covert, 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. 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 Wolves romp to victory over Castleford Tigers
DESPITE going behind to an early Castleford Tigers try, Warrington Wolves responded in style as they romped to victory 66-12 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Local survivors back new head and neck cancers awareness campaign
TWO local survivors of cancer are delighted to back a campaign featuring Radio legend and cancer survivor Mark Radcliffe raising awareness of head and neck cancers.
Volunteers busy preparing for annual Poppy Appeal at Lymm
VOLUNTEERS are once again busy preparing for the annual Poppy Appeal at Lymm which helps raise thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion.
Joe Philbin set to celebrate 11th season at Warrington Wolves with Testimonial
WARRINGTON Wolves’ homegrown forward Joe Philbin has been granted a 12-month Testimonial by the Rugby Football League as he prepares to celebrate his 11th season in the primrose and blue in 2024.
Burglar who put families in fear in their own homes jailed for more than four years
A burglary who showed no concern for families, putting them in fear in their own homes has been jailed for more than four years for his role in a number of burglaries in Warrington and Leigh.
Two charged with possessing crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply after police stop and search
POLICE have charged two men with drug offences involving possession of crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply following a stop and search in Warrington.
Warrington schools unaffected by dangerous concrete
WARRINGTON Borough Council has confirmed that local schools have been surveyed and none are affected by dangerous concrete.
Tory and Independent to contest Lib Dems in parish by-elections at Appleton
WARRINGTON Conservatives have selected Stephen Taylor as their candidate in the forthcoming election for Appleton Parish Council, Hillcliffe and Cobbs Ward, while independent Joe Doherty will contest the Thorn Ward.
Resident wins appeal to keep “Roman Villa” summerhouse
A GRAPPENHALL resident has won planning permission to retain a “Roman Villa” summerhouse on appeal after Warrington planners rejected the application – after previously approving a similar building.