Former Tory councillor suspended following alleged antisemitism
A former Tory Cllr. at Culcheth, Croft & Glazebury, who resigned from the party citing a change in family commitments, has been suspended following an allegation of antisemitism.
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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.
Retrospective planning application submitted for gypsy traveller residential site at Burtonwood
A retrospective application to turn green belt land at Burtonwood into a gypsy and traveller residential site has been submitted to Warrington Borough Council.
Wastewater treatment works to be given £17m upgrade to improve water quality in Manchester Ship Canal
A £17 million upgrade has started at Warrington South wastewater treatment works to improve water quality in the Manchester Ship Canal.
Lymm High School modernisation project receives major boost from PTA
THE modernisation of the main hall at Lymm High School has received a major boost with a donation of £12,000 from the PTA.
Family bid to launch Motor Neurone Disease support group in memory of much-loved Natalie
A Warrington family’s heartbreak has been transformed into a mission of love, strength, and relentless determination to set up a Motor Neurone Disease support group in the town.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Chair Raj Jain announces retirement
THE Chair of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) Raj Jain has announced that he will step down in October 2025.
Leaders welcome confirmation potential Mayoral elections deferred for a year
CHESHIRE and Warrington council leaders have welcomed confirmation that the area can progress to the next stage of pursuing a devolution agreement, and that potential Mayoral elections for the area will also be deferred to May 2027.
TV star Jake Quickenden joins Parr Hall Beauty and the Beast panto cast
IT will be twice the spectacle when panto season returns to Parr Hall in the New Year with Beauty &and the Beast as TV star Jake Quickenden will star alongside returning favourite The Chase’s Anne Hegerty.
Local Healthwatch services unite to oppose Government plans to undermine independent public voice
HEALTHWATCH Warrington is one of 131 local services across England to sign a powerful open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, urging the government to reconsider proposals that would bring public voice functions under the control of local authorities and NHS bodies.
Lib Dems slam Government decision to delay Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Election without consultation
LOCAL Lib Dems have slammed the Government for agreeing to delay the Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Election for a year without any consultation.