Power station blaze
FIRE crews fought into the early hours of this morning to control a
serious blaze at the Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station, near Warrington.
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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.
MP joins fire station campaign
WARRINGTON North MP Helen Jones has joined residents fighting proposals to cut services at Birchwood Fire Station.
Utilities firm in quiet revolution
WARRINGTON-based company Energetics – a one-stop provider of gas and
electricity infrastructure – is leading a “quiet revolution” in the
energy utilities market.
Businessman to be Lord Lieutenant
A WARRINGTON businessman is to be the new Lord Lieutenant for Cheshire.
PCSOs track down vandals
POLICE Community Support Officers have been praised by the owner of a
day nursery for their prompt action in clearing up an offence of
vandalism.
Waste firm wants to carry on tipping
A WASTE disposal company is seeking planning consent to extend tipping
operations on a landfill site at Warrington for 12 months – little more
than a year after winning permission for a similar extension.
Death of Wire legend Barry Briggs
WARRINGTON Rugby League legend Barry Briggs, who starred for the Wire with his older brother Wilf, has died after a long illness.
Mystery fire at haulage depot
A MYSTERY fire engulfed a heavy lorry tractor unit at a Warrington
distribution centre early today – and spread to four nearby cars.
Council attacked over childcare
LABOUR politicians have condemned plans by Warrington Borough Council to cut childcare provision in the town.
Mister Wonderful comes to town
STOCKTON Heath Methodist Dramatic Society’s Spring production is the
bitter sweet, wry comedy “Mister Wonderful,” by James Robson.