Firefighters remove dangerous tree branch
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to remove a dangerous tree branch overhanging a road at Stockton Heath after it had been hit by a large vehicle.
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. 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.
MP backs Digital Markets legislation ‘supporting local journalism’
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has welcomed a new piece legislation designed to fix the imbalance of UK news publishers being unfairly compensated for the value their content brings to large tech platforms.
Planners reject mobile phone radio base station “essential” to provide latest technologies to Whittle Hall area
PLANNERS have rejected proposals to locate a mobile phone radio base station on a grass verge which operators say is “essential” to provide the latest 3G, 4G and new 5G technologies to the Whittle Hall area of Warrington.
More than 400 residents sign petition opposing demolition of Burtonwood Pavilion
LOCAL residents are campaigning to save the old Burtonwood Pavilion, which has been closed for several years, with more than 400 people signing a petition opposing any plans to demolish it and build a new facility.
Lymm Historic Transport Day raises over £8,000 for good causes
LOCAL good causes are set to benefit from over £8,000 raised at the recent Lymm Historic Transport Day.
Two fire crews tackle blaze in car compound
TWO fire crews were called out to tackle a car on fire in a compound on Haydock Street, Warrington, during the early hours of Thursday morning.
Lengthy delays on M6 northbound due to infrastructure defect
UPDATED: LENGTHY delays are set to continue on M6 after the northbound carriageway due to an infrastructure defect, involving land subsidence along the embankment, discovered during overnight planned roadworks.
Brand-New Airport Bus Service has landed in Warrington and it’s just £2 each way!
A brand-new Airport Bus Service has landed involving local company Warrington’s Own Buses and it’s just £2 each way!
From playing piano at Thelwall aged 5 to being knighted by King Charles – arise Sir Stephen Hough
INTERNATIONAL classical pianist and composer Stephen Hough – who spent much of his youth in Warrington, attending Thelwall Junior School, when he started to learn the piano at the age of five, has been knighted by King Charles.
Heritage Centre seeks new trustee to help move forward ambitious plans
LYMM Heritage Centre is seeking a new trustee to join the team to help with ambitious plans for the future.