Lucky escape – family’s shock after car crashes into bungalow
A family whose bungalow was badly damaged when a car crashed into it following a police pursuit in Warrington have been left facing an uncertain wait while repairs are carried out.
Author Gary Skentelbery
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.
Councillor calls for investigation into £500,000 Pyramid Arts Centre payment dispute
A Warrington Borough councillor has called for a formal investigation into the management of the Pyramid Arts Centre redevelopment amid a £500,000 payment dispute with the project’s former contractor.
Parish council finances under scrutiny as external auditors review residents’ concerns
AN external audit of Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council’s accounts has been put on hold while auditors consider correspondence from residents raising concerns about its financial records and spending.
New Vibe Cafe opens supporting young people into work and education
A new cafe aimed at helping young people take their next steps into employment, education and training has launched in Warrington town centre.
Seven health-tech start-ups backed at Daresbury Laboratory to develop life-changing innovations
SEVEN pioneering health-tech start-ups are developing new technologies at Daresbury Laboratory, near Warrington, with the potential to improve patient care, speed up diagnosis and transform healthcare services.
Warrington’s ‘Tidy Streets’ initiative finally gets off the ground
A community-led campaign to encourage businesses to keep Warrington’s shopping streets clean and tidy has officially been launched, with nine businesses signing up within its first 24 hours.
School meals jobs under threat as cash-strapped council pulls £500,000 subsidy
EXCLUSIVE – Warrington Borough Council is to stop subsidising its school meals service – putting the future of council-employed school meals staff under scrutiny and leaving schools to find alternative arrangements from September 2027.
College principal invites Prime Minister to open evening as record crowds turn out
Warrington & Vale Royal College principal Nichola Newton has issued an open invitation to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to visit the college – as more than 1,000 prospective students are expected to attend its latest open evening.
New community “Shed” initiative planned for Culcheth to bring locals together
A new community “Shed” is being planned at Culcheth Sports Club, The Daten, with the aim of bringing local people together while helping maintain and improve the community facility.
MP backs campaign to protect Jodrell Bank amid funding concerns
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has pledged her support for Jodrell Bank Observatory amid concerns over the future of its scientific operations following a decision to withdraw funding for the e-MERLIN radio astronomy facility.