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.
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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.
Freedom Fibre seek local environmental projects to support
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Planners to investigate after claims Biodiverse Meadow left an eyesore
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Popular village restaurant Piccolino to close for Grande expansion and renovation
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Busy start for new Mayor at Stockton Heath Festival
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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
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Villagers tune into Croft Carnival with Children’s TV theme
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Man charged after verbal abuse of town centre bank staff and defacing police cell
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