Three fire crews tackle blaze at disused building
THREE fire crews were called out last night to tackle a blaze at a disused building in Daresbury.
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.
Priestley College staff and students team up with Litter Network
VOLUNTEERS from the Latchford Litter Network teamed up with students and staff of Priestley College in Wilderspool on their final day of term for a joint litter pick.
Labour announce community volunteer candidate for Poulton North by-election
THE Warrington North Labour Party has announced Una Gillham, former lecturer, charity worker and community volunteer as the Labour candidate in the upcoming Poulton North By-election taking place on July 27.
Up to six weeks of evening road closures confirmed for Cromwell Avenue
HIGHWAY planners have confirmed up to six weeks of evening road closures on a stretch of Cromwell Avenue at Old Hall, Warrington, starting later this month (July).
Man arrested after attempting to steal bike from police station after being refused a lift home!
A man was arrested after attempting to steal a bicycle from Warrington Police Station car park after being refused a lift home to North Wales by officers last night!
Temporary signals removed following traffic chaos
TEMPORARY signals that brought traffic chaos to Stockton Heath over the weekend and during the early morning rush hour traffic today, Monday, causing an outcry from local residents and motorists, have now been removed.
MP disappointed over Trident Business Park approval as residents prepare to issue formal complaint
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has expressed her disappointment at the decision to approve controversial plans for a large HGV logistics depot at the Trident Business Park, Risley, as local residents say they are preparing to issue a formal complaint.
Firefighters tackle forklift truck fire at Omega and deliberate wheelie bin blaze at Padgate
FIRE crews were called out twice at Warrington to tackle a forklift truck fire at commercial premises at Omega and a wheelie bin blaze at a residential property in Padgate.
Drone gang who flew drugs and money into Risley prison jailed
VIDEO: AN organised crime gang who used a drone to smuggle illegal items into Risley prison, including drugs and cash, has been jailed for more than 30 years.
Six miles of congestion and 90 minute delays on M62 at Winwick following collision
SIX miles of congestion and 90 minutes delays were being reported on the M62 at Winwick this morning following a collision.