Police asked to investigate suspected arson after caravan set on fire
POLICE have been asked to investigate after a suspected arson incident involving a caravan being set on fire at the roadside in Warrington during the early hours of this morning.
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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. 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.
Daresbury Expressway remains closed following collision involving two HGVs and diesel spillage
THE Daresbury Expressway between Runcorn and Warrington remained closed this morning (Tuesday) following a collision involving two HGVs and a diesel spillage.
Plan to demolish town centre sandwich bar and replace with new building
PLANS have been received to demolish a Warrington town centre sandwich bar and replace it with a new two-story building involving commercial premises and an apartment.
Planners reject bid to build log cabin in back garden
PLANNERS have refused an application to build a log cabin in the rear garden of a property at Great Sankey, Warrington.
Kuckoo – the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll cocktail bar is coming to Warrington!
THE ultimate cocktail rock ‘n’ roll bar Kuckoo is coming to Warrington in September following a complete refit of the former Institution bar premises in the town’s cultural quarter.
Dramatic drone footage captures impact of flooding in and around Sankey Valley Park
VIDEO: DRAMATIC drone footage has captured the impact of flooding in and around the Sankey Valley Park area of Warrington following heavy rain over the weekend.
Prolific burglars who targeted businesses jailed
TWO burglars who committed a series of burglaries at businesses across the North-West including Warrington, causing damage and stealing property worth thousands of pounds, have been jailed.
Unannounced inspection reveals astonishing failures by the prison service with parts of HMP Risley beyond repair!
AN unannounced inspection of HMP Risley by the Chief Inspector of Prisons has revealed an “astonishing failure by the prison service” with unstable leadership and some parts of the prison now beyond repair!
“Huge disappointment” as planners reject new Holly’s Farm Shop on Green Belt grounds
PLANNERS have rejected a plan for a new Holly’s Farm Shop at Penketh on the grounds it would be “harmful to the Green Belt.”
Former hotel boss takes leap of faith to help disabled people experience enhanced travel
FORMER hotel boss Donn Timmons has teamed up with local charity Warrington Disability Partnership to help enhance travel experiences for Disabled People while also helping co-ordinate a fundraising skydive!