Thick black smoke seen for miles as firefighters tackle combine harvester blaze
THICK black smoke that could be seen for miles around Lymm was caused by a combine harvester fire earlier today, Monday.
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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.
Disabled former soldier reclaims his World Record – by a whisker!
DESPITE being physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted disabled former Warrington soldier Ste Hughes is celebrating reclaiming his world record of most miles pushed in 24 hours – his second record in as many months.
Care home worker scoops coveted title
CARE home worker Carl Marsden at Cheshire Grange Care Home in Lymm has been crowned Maintenance Champion in the Barchester Care Awards 2022 and is through to the national round of judging.
Schoolboy raises over £3,000 for two new defibrillators in local community
A young schoolboy has raised over £3,000 for two new defibrillators in his local community after his Grandad, two uncles and a close friend suffered heart attacks in quick succession.
Possibly the oldest Burtonwood veteran recalls fond memories of Warrington at 103 !
AS he approaches his 103rd birthday former US Army Engineer Rich Carter is believed to be the oldest person still alive who served at RAF Burtonwood during WWII.
Technology solutions company builds on impressive growth with hire of Chief Marketing Officer
WARRINGTON-based Talos360, an award-winning leading provider of intelligent talent technology solutions, has announced a further appointment to its senior leadership team with the hire of Rob Townsend as Chief Marketing Officer.
Protesters plan peaceful teddy bears’ picnic on town hall lawn
THE campaign group opposing the controversial Central 6 low traffic schemes at Orford and Westy is planning another peaceful protest on the town hall lawn – this time a teddy bears’ picnic!
Man v Fat footballing legends!
TWO men have become “Man v Fat” footballing legends thanks to a weight-loss programme involving playing football for fun.
Popular band ‘the 66’ to reform for one night only in memory of frontman Danny Rimmer
WELL-LOVED Warrington band ‘the 66’ is reforming for a special gig to celebrate the life and music of former frontman Danny Rimmer.
Teenager arrested for assault on emergency worker
A teenager was arrested by Warrington police for assault on an emergency worker following an incident in the town centre.