Five more COVID-19 related deaths although infection rates continue to fall
FIVE more COVID-19-related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital in the past week, although infection rates have continued to fall.
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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. 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.
No strike action by nurses at Warrington & Halton Hospitals
NURSES at Warrington & Halton Hospitals NHS Trust will not be taking strike action, with less than 50 per cent of union members taking part in the ballot.
No arrests and no victims after armed police and helicopter descend on residential street at Chapelford
THERE were no arrests and no victims after armed police and a helicopter descended on a residential street at Chapelford, Warrington, following reports of a “disturbance”.
Panto scarecrow in ‘Wizard of Oz’ scares the birds at Primrose Hill!
VIDEO: The birds around Primrose Hill Nursery were in for a shock as garden centre MD Adam Halford tried out his Scarecrow costume for Lymm Rugby Club’s adult panto production of ‘Wizard of Oz!’
MP Charlotte Nichols increasingly concerned for safety after toxic tweets spill into “real life” violence
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has received more toxic tweets than any other MP in the North West and has had to step up security, after being physically assaulted and having someone visit her office armed with a knife.
Care company that was placed in special measures now ranked “Good” by Care Quality Commission
A Warrington-based care company rated inadequate and placed in special measures due to multiple breaches of care, has now been rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Fire crews help rescue bird tangled in brambles on River Mersey
FOUR fire crews were involved in an operation to rescue a cormorant bird trapped in brambles on the banks of the River Mersey off Weir Lane, Woolston.
Public meeting to discuss concerns over asylum seekers at Fir Grove Hotel
LOCAL Cllrs have organised a public meeting for residents concerned about the Fir Grove Hotel becoming a home for asylum seekers for the next year.
Road closures for annual Remembrance Day parades
THERE will be various road closures in place across Warrington this Sunday, November 13, for the annual Remembrance Day parades.
No injuries following serious road traffic collision on Orford Lane
UPDATED: MIRACULOUSLY there were no injuries reported following a serious road traffic collision which resulted in Orford Lane being closed after a car flipped on its side hitting several parked vehicles.