House struck by lightning
LIGHTNING struck a new house at Warrington during a freak storm yesterday.
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.
Arsonist set fire to mum's house
A MAN showed “a complete disregard” for his mother’s life when he set their home on fire after trying to burn his medication in a bedroom bin.
Neighbour rescues man
AN elderly man was led to safety early today when fire broke out at a house in Weir Lane, Woolston, Warrington.
Parish to pay for play scheme
STOCKTON Heath Parish Council has decided to go it alone and fund a summer play scheme even though the borough council is unable to pay for it.
Motorcylist dies in triple crash
A MOTOR cyclist died and another was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash in Manchester Road, Rixton near Warrington.
New garden room to open
WALTON Lea Project will host the opening ceremony of their new WREN-funded Garden Room at their site off Chester Road in Higher Walton.
Rugby star escapes prison
A FORMER Warrington Rugby League player who smashed his girl friend’s head on the floor has escaped prison after she refused to give evidence against him – and in fact spoke in his defence.
Art students in Barcelona
ART and Design students from Warrington’s Priestley College gained valuable experience by embarking on a worldwide study programme which saw them visit the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona.
Joining forces!
WARRINGTON-based water company United Utilities has joined forces with Cheshire Police in bid to crack down on the number of bogus callers in the area.
Speeding still a problem
SPEEDING on Fairfield Road, Stockton Heath, is still a problem according to Police Community Support Officer Peter Crellin.