Mayor seeks nominations for community champions
MAYOR of Warrington Cllr. Mo Hussain is inviting local people to nominate individuals or groups who deserve recognition for their outstanding contributions to the town.
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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.
Council seeking 20-year Government loan to remain financially sustainable
WARRINGTON Borough Council has issued a further statement on its financial improvement and recovery plan, as it seeks exceptional financial support (EFS) from a Government loan to be paid back over 20 years.
Petition launched opposing parking restrictions outside businesses at Stretton
A petition has been launched campaigning against proposals by Warrington Borough Council to impose parking restrictions which will have a devastating impact on a local business and Post Office at Stretton.
Lifetime Achievement Award for man with vision for Warrington Youth Zone
THE man who had the vision to see the former Warrington Youth Club transformed into the Onside Youth Zone, helping to change the lives of thousands of young people and create World Champions, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award, in recognition of 45 years voluntary service.
Early birthday present as Luke Littler crowned inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters champion
BIRTHDAY Boy Luke Littler defeated Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, and Michael van Gerwen on the way to being crowned inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters champion just a day before his 19th birthday.
The Lower Angel Band flying high after sell-out gig and album launch
A Warrington band that met and formed in a local pub less than a year ago has released their debut album and performed to a sell-out audience at the town’s Irish Club.
Improvement and Recovery Plan highlights council faces huge financial challenges and difficult decisions
WARRlNGTON Borough Council has submitted its first Improvement and Recovery Plan to its Ministerial Envoys, which highlights huge financial challenges both now and in the coming years.
Waiting lists drop by 3,532 but still a strong case for new hospital in Warrington
WHILE Warrington Hospital has seen waiting lists drop by 3,532 since the last general election – and over 300,000 nationwide – there is still a “strong case” for a new hospital in the town, says Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols.
Rylands secure three points in first match of 2026
Report & Pictures John Hopkins A seventh-minute goal took Warrington Rylands to victory over Guiseley…
Two separate motorway closures on M62 at Warrington
THERE were two separate closures on the M62 at Warrington on Sunday afternoon, one involving a car leaving the carriageway and colliding with trees, and the other a multiple collision, involving one vehicle catching fire.