Homecare provider told improvements required by Care Quality Commission
A Warrington-based homecare provider has been told improvements are required following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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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.
Planners recommend approval of large Trident HGV distribution depot despite opposition from more than 300 residents
DESPITE opposition from more than 300 local residents and Birchwood Town Council, planning chiefs are recommending approval of amended plans to develop the Trident Business Park at Risley into a sizeable HGV distribution depot.
More pollution concerns as smelly white foam seen on River Mersey
MORE pollution concerns have been flagged on the River Mersey in Warrington, recently dubbed the most “polluted river in England,” after white smelly foam was seen near Howley Weir.
“Victory for community” as controversial Westy LTN scrapped
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating a “victory for the community” after Warrington Borough Council confirmed that, following the conclusion of the trial period, the Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in Westy, Latchford will be removed.
Police seek information on yellow moped following attempted robberies at Great Sankey
LOCAL police have launched an appeal for information following reports of two youths on a yellow moped attempting to steal pedal bikes from youngsters in the Hood Manor area of Great Sankey.
MP calls on council to come clean over results from Westy LTN consultation
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter is calling on Warrington Borough Council to come clean over results from the Westy LTN consultation.
Lives of lost loved ones remembered at St Rocco’s Hospice Hike
THE lives of lost loved ones were remembered as walkers took to the streets of Warrington for ther first ever St Rocco’s Hospice Hike.
Villagers celebrate medieval tradition of Bawming the Thorn
VILLAGERS turned out in force to celebrate the medieval tradition of Bawming the Thorn at Appleton Thorn.
Warrington Wolves left red-faced by 12 man Wigan
WARRINGTON Wolves crashed out of the challenge cup after a catalogue of errors saw them go down 14-12 to a Wigan Warriors team playing with 12 men from the 6th minute.
Fire crews help release trapped casualty after car overturns following collision
FIREFIGHTERS helped release a trapped casualty after a car overturned on its roof following a road traffic collision at Blackbrook, Warrington.