Motorway closed by lorry fire
ALL three lanes of the M6 southbound carriageway near Warrington were closed when a heavy lorry burst into flames.
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. 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.
Station buildings up for sale
EMPTY town centre offices at Warrington – formerly part of the Central Station complex – are up for sale.
Search for a special posy presenter
THE search is on for a very special posy presenter – to be involved in the Queen’s visit to Warrington in May.
Club nets £50,000 funding
CULCHETH Tennis Club has secured £50,000 of Olympic legacy funding from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund.
BBC's RL coverage debate
THE future of BBC radio and TV coverage of Rugby League was on the
agenda when members of the Parliamentary Rugby League Group visited
Media City at Salford.
Candidates line-up for elections
NOMINATIONS close today for next month’s borough council elections at
Warrington and the political parties have been announcing some of the
the names of candidates.
Green light for 220 new homes
OUTLINE plans for a major housing development on the site of the former
Bruche Police Training Centre have been given the green light by
Warrington planners – despite opposition from nearby residents.
Smith on Saints, Vikings and Catalans!
VIDEO interview with Warrington Wolves’ Head Coach Tony Smith who reflects on the defeat to St Helens and looks ahead to the visit of a “passionate” Widnes and the trip to Catalans.
Battling Town earn point
TEN man Warrington Town earned a point with a battling 2-2 draw at Trafford after recovering from being a goal behind and the sending off of Kyle Hamid early in the second half.
Police probe shop robberies
POLICE patrols have been stepped up at Warrington following a string of robberies at shops.