Celebrating 75 years of the NHS in Warrington
WARRINGTON and Halton Teaching Hospitals (WHH) and its partners are celebrating the 75th anniversary milestone of the NHS this week.
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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.
Funeral details of Josephine “Josie” Butterworth
THE funeral of well known former Warrington Market trader Josephine “Josie” Butterworth will take place at Walton Crematorium on Friday July 14 at 2.40 pm.
Freedom Fibre seek local environmental projects to support
BROADBAND provider Freedom Fibre has launched this year’s ‘The Freedom Fund’ – a community fund set to invest thousands of pounds in good and green projects in areas where it is rolling out its lightning-fast, full-fibre network.
Planners to investigate after claims Biodiverse Meadow left an eyesore
PLANNERS are to to investigate if any planning conditions have been breached following complaints that a “Biodiverse Meadow” to the rear of a developmet on the site of a former truck dealership in Culcheth has been left an eyesore.
Popular village restaurant Piccolino to close for Grande expansion and renovation
THE popular Piccolino Italian Restaurant in Stockton Heath will be closing later this month (July) when work gets underway on expansion and renovation plans.
Busy start for new Mayor at Stockton Heath Festival
ONE of the first duties of Warrington’s new Mayor Cllr Steve Wright was to visit the busy Stockton Heath Festival, which provided something for everyone over four days!
Wanted man located
UPDATE: Wanted man Martin Bartrop has been located by police.
Police issue warning after resident falls victim to loan scam
LOCAL police at Hatton, Stretton and Walton have issued a warning after hearing about a resident who recently fell victim to a loan scam.
Fire crews tackle blaze in roof of terraced property on Lovely Lane
THREE fire crews were called out to tackle a blaze in the roof of a terraced property on Lovely Lane, Warrington on Saturday afternoon.
Villagers tune into Croft Carnival with Children’s TV theme
AFTER a blustery start to the day and showers the sun eventually came out at the annual Croft Carnival as villagers paraded through the village on an array of fancy dress floats with a theme of Children’s TV shows.