Woolston hub to remain closed for “foreseeable future” after legionella detected in water system
THE Woolston Neighbourhood Hub is to remain closed for the “foreseeable future” after legionella was detected in the water system last July.
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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.
Spiderman Chris conquers fear of heights to raise over £7,000 for cancer care and research
WARRINGTON’s very own Spiderman, Chris Upham, conquered his fear of heights by abseiling down the side of the Clatterbridge Centre, raising over £7,000 for cancer care and research.
Bid to preserve historic Grade II Listed farmhouse dating back to medieval times
RETROSPECTIVE Listed Building Consent is being sought to help preserve a Grade II Listed Farmhouse in Warrington, which dates back to medieval times.
Warrington Wolves secure one of most significant commercial deals in club’s history with Hoover extension
WARRINGTON Wolves has secured one of the most significant deals in the club’s history with a two-year extension of their partnership with principal club sponsors, Hoover.
Council looking at enhanced security measures after staff verbally abused for removing flags from lamp posts
WARRINGTON Borough Council is looking at enhanced security measures to protect staff who are facing verbal abuse for removing national flags from lamp posts around the town.
Treasured painting returns to town hall
A treasured painting, believed to be one of the most valuable in Warrington Museum & Art Gallery’s collection, has returned to the town hall after undergoing restoration works.
Canberra Raiders speedster Albert Hopoate signs for Warrington Wolves after “rigorous” medical tests
WARRINGTON Wolves have confirmed the signing of Albert Hopoate on a two-year contract from the Canberra Raiders, after the speedy outside-back completed an independent and rigorous medical assessment.
More than 30,000 illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco products seized from two Warrington shops
MORE than 30,000 illegal vapes, cigarettes and tobacco products were seized during a joint HMRC, trading standards and immigration operation targeting two shops on Marsh House Lane, Warrington.
RSPCA’s Adoptober shines a spotlight on rescued dogs Milah and Memphis during rehoming crisis
THE RSPCA in Warrington is appealing to find two dogs, called Milah and Memphis, their forever homes after both came into care when their owners could no longer care for them.
Flood alert for Mersey Estuary at Warrington due to high tides
A Flood Alert has been issued at the Mersey Estuary in Warrington due to a high tide forecast in the early hours of Tuesday morning, October 7.