Fundraiser launched for mother who “lost everything” in house fire
A fundraising appeal has been launched for a Warrington mother who lost everything, including many sentimental items belonging to her children, in a house fire last Thursday.
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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.
Delivery driver arrested for drug driving and male arrested for domestic assault
POLICE arrested a delivery driver for drug driving in Warrington yesterday and also attended a domestic incident where they arrested another male for assault and theft.
Labour MP expresses sympathy for Tory counterpart and calls for General Election to end Government soap opera
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has joined Labour colleagues in calling for a General Election to bring an end to the “soap opera” Tory Government, following the resignation of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and two of his colleagues.
Two fire crews tackle caravan fire at Birchwood
TWO fire crews were called out to reports of a caravan on fire at Birchwood, Warrington, on Friday evening.
Travellers served with notice to leave Orford Park Jubilee Hub
A large encampment of travellers on Orford Park Jubilee Hub has been served with a notice to leave by 4pm today, Saturday, June 10.
Three people taken to hospital as Chester Road closed following collision
THREE people were taken to hospital and Chester Road near Warrington was closed, following a two vehicle collision.
Three fire crews tackle house fire on Edgewater Park
THREE fire crews were called out to tackle a house fire on Edgewater Park, Warrington, on Thursday afternoon.
Former soldier who transformed life after freak training injury set to compete at Invictus Games
WHILE a freak training exercise brought his military career to a premature end, Liam Guatella, managed to transform his life overcoming mental and physical challenges and is now in training to represent Team UK at the Invictus Games.
MP calls for Government intervention over debt-laden Asda acquisition of petrol forecourt business
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols is urging the Government to intervene and get the competitions regulator to fully investigate a proposed acquisition by supermarket giant ASDA of EG Group’s UK and Ireland business.
Tories fear interest cost “tsunami” on council loans while Labour blame Goverment’s abysmal record and failed austerity policy
WITH Warrington Borough Council facing a further £3m a year in interest costs on loans and a deficit of around £2 billion, opposition Tories have called on the Labour controlled council to “urgently reduce the enormous debt burden,” which they say is equivalent to £10,000 for every man, woman and child in Warrington.