Labour hold Latchford West
LABOUR held on to Latchford West last night with long-time campaigner and community volunteer Denis Matthew’s topping the poll.
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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.
Two men charged with possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply after police stop check
TWO men have been charged with drug supply offences involving heroin and crack cocaine following a stop check in the Bewsey area of Warrington.
Exciting plans for new boutique hotel revealed for iconic building The Hive
EXCITING plans have been revealed for the launch of a boutique hotel in Warrington town centre, situated in one of its most iconic buildings which has been redeveloped into ‘The Hive WA1.’
Police issue warning after elderly woman targeted at bus interchange
POLICE are warning residents in Warrington to remain vigilant following reports of a distraction theft involving an elderly woman at the town’s bus interchange.
Trustees vote to re-open Oughtrington Luncheon club as soon as possible!
TRUSTEES have voted to re-open the Oughtrington Luncheon Club at Lymm as soon as possible following a meeting at the local community centre on Wednesday evening.
Detectives launch appeal following arson attack on flat
DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an arson attack at a flat in Warrington yesterday (Tuesday) evening.
Three fire crews called out after fire involving garden sheds spreads to fencing
THREE fire crews were called out last night to tackle a fire involving garden sheds at a property in Orford, Warrington.
Independent candidate outlines lessons learned from Latchford West election campaign
INDEPENDENT candidate Amanda Bowles has outlined the lessons she has learned from five weeks of campaigning during her Latchford West election campaign.
Candidate seeks assurances about road access to new development on former stadium site
THE Latchford West by-election Tory candidate Stephen Taylor has raised concerns with Warrington Borough Council highways officers about road access to land where hundreds of new homes are to be built off Wilderspool Causeway.
Peace campaigner delighted future of Peace Centre secured for SEND youngsters
PEACE campaigner Colin Parry says he is “delighted” that the future of the town’s iconic Peace Centre has been secured as a venue for SEND youngsters.