Campaigners lose battle to prevent toll bridge charges increasing from 12p to £1
CAMPAIGNERS have lost their battle to prevent the Manchester Ship Canal Company raising tolls from 12p to £1 for motorists using the Rixton and Warburton Toll Bridge.
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.
Fiddler’s Ferry demolition date confirmed as December 3
THE much-anticipated start of demolition date for Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station has been confirmed as Sunday, December 3.
Crawlers announce debut album as new single dubbed “Hottest Record” by Radio 1
HOT on the back of a successful tour Warrington rockers CRAWLERS have today (Oct 6th) announced details of their eagerly awaited debut album and new single.
Police issue warning over “Nottingham Knockers” cold-callers
POLICE have issued a warning over cold-callers known as “Nottingham Knockers” operating in the Stretton and Appleton areas of Warrington earlier this week.
Unbelievable achievement as 20-year-old Harrison wins ultimate Paras 10 challenge
TWENTY-year-old Harrison Sutton from Warrington has pulled off an “unbelievable achievement” by winning the ultimate “Paras 10” competing against a field of 800 runners – including 600 military personnel.
Samoa international Prop Zane Musgrove signs for Warrington Wolves
WARRINGTON Wolves have announced the signing of powerhouse Samoa international forward Zane Musgrove from next season on a two-year contract.
Vandal wins Cheshire’s Best Bar Award at Taste Cheshire Awards
WARRINGTON’S Vandal Bar & Kitchen has been honoured with the prestigious Cheshire’s Best Bar Award at the Taste Cheshire Awards.
Road closure required for remedial works following resurfacing
HIGHWAY planners have announced a road closure on Brookfield Road, Lymm, later this month (October) for remedial works following resurfacing works.
Mixed views in Warrington over scrapping of HS2 second leg as MP welcomes £12b to improve Northern Rail Powerhouse
AS business leaders in Cheshire and Warrington branded the cancellation of the second leg of HS2 as “a major blow,” depriving the region of £2b a year, the news was welcomed by Warrington South MP Andy Carter.
No collections on second day of bin strike action
THERE will be no bin collections across Warrington, today, Wednesday, on the second day of national strike action.