Foodbank reports staggering 143 % increase in demand for crisis food parcels in just six months
WARRINGTON Foodbank is appealing for more supplies after seeing a 143 percent increase in demand for crisis food parcels during the past six months.
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. 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.
Fire crews called out to grill pan fire
TWO fire crews were called out to reports of a grill pan fire at a property in Hood Manor, Warrington, earlier today, Tuesday.
Two men arrested for domestic related assaults at Latchford and Burtonwood
TWO men have been arrested for domestic-related assaults in the Latchjford and Burtonwood areas of Warrington.
Busy road closed for up to eight weeks for resurfacing works
A busy road at Lower Stretton, Warrington, will close today for up to eight weeks, for resurfacing works.
Public meeting to discuss remaining fears over HS2 Golborne Link
A PUBLIC meeting has been organised at Culcheth to discuss remaining fears over the controversial HS2 Golborne Link.
Rotary club goes from strength to strength
A Rotary Club which nearly folded has gone from strength to strength and recently inducted a new President.
Hundreds take part as Birchwood 10k goes green!
HUNDREDS of runners took part in the ever-popular Birchwood 10k race which returned for its 39th edition today, Sunday as it bids to become the greenest event of its kind in the North West.
Firefighters tackle large grass fire at Lymm and outbuilding blaze at Padgate
FIRE crews were called out to tackle a large grass fire at Lymm and an outbuilding fire at Padgate on Saturday afternoon.
Fire crew tackle fire in wooded area at Westbrook
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a fire in a wooded area at Westbrook, Warrington.
Labour candidate backs Labour’s energy price cap freeze while Tory MP says free money for everyone isn’t sustainable
LABOUR’S plan to freeze the energy price cap would ensure people don’t pay a penny more on their fuel bill this winter, says Warrington South Candidate Sarah Hall – while Tory MP Andy Carter says Labour doesn’t have the best track record on energy solutions in the town!