Biker injured in four vehicle pile-up
MOTORISTS were left stuck in traffic jams after an incident involving four vehicles on one of the town’s busiest roads.
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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.
Police probe arson attack on house
A POLICE investigation has been launched after the latest in a series of attacks on a row of houses near the town centre.
It's walk to school week
WALKING promotes a healthy lifestyle – and children and their parents at Warrington are being encouraged to take part in a Walk to School campaign next week.
Convention of Friendship
A WARRINGTON Lions’ Club has been selected to host next year’s prestigious Convention of Friendship.
Petrol station plan thrown out
PLANS to demolish a busy town centre petrol filling station to make way for a block of flats have been thrown out by Warrington Borough Council.
Unique tree planted in orchard
A UNIQUE “tree” has been planted in an orchard – and will never need watering.
More shops and bars for town centre
DEVELOPERS have won planning consent for a major scheme involving more shops, restaurant and café and drinking establishment in the historic heart of Warrington town centre.
Election results challenged
A CANDIDATE who stood for seats on two Warrington parish councils has challenged the legality of the count.
Armed raiders target security van
THREE armed raiders made off with a cash box after targeting a security van – putting a woman guard in hospital in the process.
Wigan squad announced
HEAD Coach Paul Cullen may have again been struck with the injury curse that plagued his side last season as he will have to make do without four long-term absentees for Friday’s clash with the Wigan Warriors.