Work underway to remove illegal fence blocking footpath at Appleton
WORK is ongoing to remove an “illegal” fence which has blocked a popular footpath used by local residents at Appleton, Warrington, for more than 20 years.
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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.
Full list of road closures for Warrington Walking Day
VARIOUS road closures and part road closures will be in place in and around the town centre this Friday (June 30), for the traditional Warrington Walking Day as local churches take part in the annual Walk of Witness.
Trident HGV plan sparks political fallout as Tory calls for Labour councillor to resign
AN angry Tory Cllr has hit out following the controversial decision to approve a large HGV distribution depot at Risley, accusing council leader Russ Bowden of being “conspicuous by his silence” while also calling for a Labour Cllr, who voted in favour of the application, to resign.
Man and woman arrested after alleged town centre assault
A man and woman have been arrested following an alleged assault after an area near to the town centre was cordoned off by police.
Police confirm suspect identified after man suffers head injuries as BMW driver flees scene of collision
POLICE have confirmed a suspect has been identified after the driver of a BMW car involved in a collision near the Stag Pub at Walton, fled the scene, leaving an injured member of the public requiring hospital treatment.
Council give notice of three elections following sad death of Diana Friend
WARRINGTON Borough Council has given notice of three elections following the recent sad death of Cllr. Diana Friend.
First ever Winwick Beer Festival a huge success!
THE very first Winwick Beer Festival proved to be a huge success at the weekend helping raise funds for two local community groups.
Lib Dem leader calls for urgent action to insulate homes and protect the vulnerable
LOCAL Lib Dem leader Cllr Bob Barr is calling for urgent action from Warrington Borough Council to protect the most vulnerable from unaffordable energy costs next winter.
Bid to trace owners of suspected stolen coins, watches, perfume and jewellery
DETECTIVES are appealing to the public in Warrington to help trace the rightful owners of a number of items, including collectable coins, recovered by officers following a stop and check.
Historic Townhouses to become new “trainer flats” for vulnerable young people
TWO historic town houses in Warrington are set to become “trainer flats” for young people as a second development in the town by Bedspace.