Discarded smoking materials believed to have started bin fires at Cockhedge Centre
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night to tackle a fire involving two industrial bins at the Cockhedge Centre in Warrington.
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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.
Two ex-Wire players among 75 serving letter of claim on RFL after suffering brain damage
TWO former Warrington players are among 75 Rugby League players serving a letter of claim on the RFL, saying they suffered brain damage as a result of playing the sport.
Death of Redwood Bank campaigner Richard Buttrey
RETIRED accountant Richard Buttrey, who was instrumental in challenging Warrington Council’s investment in Redwood Bank, has sadly passed away in hospital last Thursday (6th October).
Drug driver arrested after driving wrong way around roundabout
A DRUG driver was arrested at Whittle Hall, Warrington, after driving the wrong way around a roundabout, almost causing a collision.
Return of Warrington Local History Show
TWICE delayed due to Covid lockdowns, the annual Warrington Local History Show eventually returned yesterday, Sunday.
Lymm Truckwash helps fund new nationwide policing unit, NaVCIS
LYMM Truckwash Ltd – the longest-standing truck wash in Europe – has provided funding to national policing unit, The National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), to support its efforts in resolving vehicle-related crime.
Talks ongoing following anger over loss of bus service at Statham
TALKS are ongoing between local Cllrs and bus chiefs after local residents were left angry over the loss of a bus service at Statham, Lymm.
Digital skills gap is jeopardising Warrington business growth
NEW data has revealed a digital skills gap is jeopardising Warrington’s business growth, although work is ongoing to address the issue.
Children of “Sir” Roger Hunt back campaign for statue at Anfield
THE children of Warrington’s England World Cup winner and Liverpool’s top goal-scoring legend “Sir” Roger Hunt are backing a campaign to have a statue of him erected at Anfield.
Drug driver arrested by Special Constable
A motorist driving under the influence of Class A drugs was arrested earlier today, Sunday, by a Special Constable.