MP calls for action to close HMO loophole
WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall has urged the Government to act on growing concerns around the unchecked conversion of family homes into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), during a debate in Parliament.
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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.
Vehicle well alight at Culcheth
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night (Monday), following reports of a vehicle on fire at Culcheth, Warrington.
Cabinet to consider Council improvement plan over debt concerns
WARRINGTON Borough Council’s Labour-controlled Cabinet is to consider the council’s draft Improvement and Recovery Plan, which sets out how it intends to make a series of positive changes following government intervention due to debt concerns.
Festive fun set to start at Bents with arrival of Father Christmas
THE festive period for Bents Garden & Home at Glazebury, Warrington, is set to get…
Warrington Wolves unveil new kits for 150th anniversary season
WARRINGTON Wolves have unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026 season, celebrating the club’s 150th anniversary year.
Stop moaning and do something useful like the Warrington Litter Network
DURING my travels around Warrington reporting on local issues or showcasing local offerings, it never ceases to amaze me how many negative people pop up on social media having a go at the town they live or work in.
Independent accused of “wilfully misleading the public” over favourable ruling from Government envoys
INDEPENDENT Cllr Neil Johnson has been accused of “wilfully misleading the public” over a “favourable ruling” from Government envoys assigned to Warrington Borough Council, following concerns over debt.
Celebrating 120 years of Stockton Heath Methodists
STOCKTON Heath Methodists have had a busy week celebrating 120 years since the church first opened in the village.
Former NRL forward and boxer Tevita Pangai Junior makes u-turn on decision to join Wolves
FORMER NRL forward Tevita Pangai Junior has made a U-turn on a one-year contract to join Warrington Wolves for the 2026 season.
Severe delays on M6 with six miles of traffic after collision
SEVERE delays were reported on the M6 at Warrington this afternoon (Thursday) following a two-vehicle collision which resulted in serious damage to the central reservation.