Collision and oil spill cause six mile tailback on M6 and traffic congestion in Warrington
A collision and oil spill on the M6 caused six-mile tailbacks and traffic congestion across Warrington this afternoon.
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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.
Road closed following collision at Lower Stretton as fire crews rescue trapped person
TWO fire crews helped a person trapped in a vehicle following a road traffic collision that resulted in a road closure at Lower Stretton, Warrington, last night.
Road closures for Croft Carnival
A number of road closures will be in force at Croft on Saturday (July 2), for the return of Croft Carnival.
Warrington Youth Zone to officially open this weekend
THE brand new multi-million pound Warrington Youth Zone is set to officially open its doors this weekend with the party of the summer!
Frustration as key route linking Lymm with M6 closed for 16 weeks
MOTORISTS have been left frustrated after a key route linking Lymm with the M6 has closed for up to 16 weeks while works take place to install cables for extra electric vehicle charging points at Poplar Services.
One more COVID-19 death as infection rates and inpatient numbers continue to rise
ONE more COVID-19 death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital, as infection rates and hospital inpatient numbers continue to rise.
Free information event for people from Hong Kong living in Warrington
WITH more than 2,000 people from Hong Kong estimated to be now living in Warrington a special free information event is taking place at the Gateway this Thursday, June 30.
“Important milestone” reached as date set for Local Plan examination hearings by inspector
THE public hearings into Warrington’s Local Plan, which council leader Cllr Russ Bowden believes is the “right one for Warrington,” will start at the town’s Halliwell Jones Stadium in September.
Three men arrested as drone helps police locate stolen motorbike
THREE local men have been arrested in connection with motorbike thefts in the Warrington area after police used a drone to locate a suspected stolen machine at Bewsey.
Road closure advice as Warrington Walking Day returns
WARRINGTON Walking Day returns this Friday, July 1st, after the previous two events were cancelled due to the pandemic, with a number of road closures in and around the town centre from 7.30 am.