Fire crews tackle two flat fires
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle two flat fires overnight in the Bewsey and Westy areas of 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.
UTC Warrington building closed due to cladding concerns
THE UTC Warrington building was unable to reopen for the start of the new term this week after being closed due to safety concerns over cladding.
Stefan Ratchford announces retirement
FORMER Warrington Wolves club captain Stefan Ratchford has announced he will retire from the sport at the end of this season.
Palace announces with “deep sorrow” death of Duchess of Kent
THE Duchess of Kent, who was Chief Patron of the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation in Warrington, has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace has announced today, with “deep sorrow”.
New street art to promote safer streets
VIDEO: Lymm artist Andy Gahan has been commissioned to carry out a piece of street art in Warrington town centre to promote safer streets.
Council finance chief responds to “damning” financial report on projected £37m overspend
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s finance chief Denis Matthews has responded to a “damning” financial report on the debt-ridden council’s projected near £37m overspend.
Lib Dems welcome proposed enhanced planning controls on HMOs
LOCAL Lib Dems have welcomed the proposed introduction of enhanced planning controls on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Warrington to be discussed at the next meeting of the Borough Council’s cabinet on Monday.
Marathon World Record attempt in memory of auntie
WARRINGTON-based youth worker Brad Evans is bidding to create a new World Record while raising money for four charities close to his heart in memory of his late auntie.
Labour MPs respond to claims no proper scrutiny over devolution deal for Warrington
WARRINGTON’S two Labour MPs and council leader have responded to calls for “serious questions” to be answered over a proposed devolution deal with Cheshire.
Team effort restores vital bus links for Lymm residents
VITAL bus links for Lymm residents are soon to be restored thanks to a team effort following a public meeting in the village last February.