Tree blocks road as Storm Amy hits Warrington
AS strong winds from Storm Amy caused disruption around the country, a tree was blown down and blocked a road at Padgate, Warrington, last night.
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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.
Family secure robotic arm for 33-year-old battling MND following urgent fundraising appeal
THE family of a 33-year-old Woolston man battling Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has secured funding for a special Neater Eater robotic arm to help with daily tasks, following an urgent appeal.
Broaden your horizons and celebrate other cultures
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone involved in this year’s Warrington Mela which is fast becoming one of the highlights of the year in the town’s calendar of events.
Santa Tony and Warrington Lions seek little helpers
WARRINGTON Lions and their popular Santa, Tony Gandy are looking for helpers for their annual float – which will be Tony’s last appearance around the streets of Warrington in the run up to Christmas.
New life for former Palace Hippodrome theatre building
VIDEO: THE former Palace Hippodrome theatre building in Warrington town centre is set to get a new lease of life.
Fundraiser launched for pet rescue kits in memory of couple and dogs killed in house blaze
A fundraiser has been launched for pet rescue kits in memory of a Warrington couple and their dogs, killed in a house blaze in Daresbury in 2022.
Town centre retailers fight back against misleading data suggesting Warrington is one of worst for high-street closures
WARRINGTON retailers are fighting back following recent reports suggesting the town is one of the worst in the country for high street closures.
Tourism spotlight set to shine on Walton Hall & Gardens
THE spotlight is set to shine on Warrington’s Walton Hall & Gardens as venue and finalists for a hat-trick of awards at the annual Cheshire Tourism Awards.
TV Chef Dipna Anand to host lunchtime takeover at Birchwood Park
TV chef Dipna Anand, famous for her Punjabi cuisine, will be bringing her culinary magic to Birchwood Park with a lunchtime takeover at the EngineRooms, tomorrow, Wednesday 1st October.
Toxic politics reaches a new low in Culcheth
I’m sorry to say that the world of toxic politics has reached a new low in the Culcheth area – and it’s not just me saying it – I am hearing it from lots of people across the whole of Warrington.