Shock as Government plan to axe independent “public voice” by abolishing Healthwatch
STAFF and volunteers at Healthwatch Warrington have been left shocked by Government plans to abolish the independent public voice of NHS services.
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. 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.
Warrington Armed Forces Day – Sephton Trophy hailed huge success
THE annual Warrington Armed Forces Day- Septon Trophy event at Crosfields Rugby Club on Saturday has been hailed a huge success.
Interim report reveals need for urgent improvement for home care services
AN interim report on the state of domiciliary (home) care services in Warrington has revealed a need for urgent improvement in some areas.
Warrington Walking Day in pictures 2025
VIDEO & PICTURES: Hundreds of people took to the streets of Warrington for the town’s annual Walking Day.
Council tax arrears reach £23.8 million in Warrington
COUNCIL tax arrears owed to debt-ridden Warrington Borough Council now stand at £23.8 million, according to figures released by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Bus company invests in customer service
THE Warrington’s Own Buses team stepped off the buses and into the Halliwell Jones Stadium recently for a Customer Service Conference like no other.
Everything you need to know about Warrington Walking Day 2025 – including road closures
HUNDREDS of people will be taking to the streets tomorrow (Friday, June 27) for the annual Warrington Walking Day, described as one of the most popular, vibrant and exciting days in the town’s calendar.
Up to four day road closure for installation on Burtonwood Bolt of Lightning memorial
A four-day road closure has been scheduled at Burtonwood for the installation of the Bolt of Lightning memorial to all those who served at the airbase.
Too many unanswered questions on Best Value report say Lib Dems
THE Liberal Democrat opposition on Warrington Borough Council say there are many questions still to be answered following the publication of the Best Value Inspection report.
Damaged water main highlights flooding concerns say Peel Hall campaigners
WORK is ongoing to repair a water main damaged during construction works at Peel Hall which has caused a “swimming pool feature” on land being developed for housing.