Paedophile jailed for historic child sex offences with girl aged under 13
A 74-year-old Warrington man who sexually abused a young girl in the town over several years has been jailed.
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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.
Better consultation clearly needed!
WHILE it was good to see local democracy in action during the recent protests against Warrington Borough Council’s controversial low traffic schemes for Orford and Westy, one does have to question how effective local consultation has been on these projects?
RivFest Weekender postponed until next year
THIS year’s RivFest charity music festival which had been set to return to the 2,500-capacity Old Market Square, Warrington with a three-day weekender of major names and hotly tipped talent has been postponed until next year.
Travellers ordered to vacate Peel Hall Park
TRAVELLERS given temporary permission to remain at Peel Hall Park, Fearnhead, have now been served notice to vacate the site.
Road closures for Padgate & Woolston and Grappenhall Walking Days
VARIOUS road closures will be in place this Saturday (June 25) for Padgate & Woolston and Grappenhall Walking Days.
Fire crew tackle scrubland blaze near Winwick
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a blaze on scrubland on Mill Lane near Winwick yesterday afternoon.
Friends of Raven Inn aiming high
THE friends of the Raven Inn at Glazebury have been heartened by the community’s response to the saving of the historic pub and are now aiming high with their fund-raising campaign.
Wolves sign experienced Aussie Prop Paul Vaughan on two-year deal
WARRINGTON Wolves have announced the capture of experienced Australian Prop Paul Vaughan from Canterbury Bulldogs on a two-year deal for the 2023-24 seasons.
Man arrested on suspicion of arson released without charge
A man arrested on suspicion of arson following a domestic incident at Latchford earlier this week has been released without charge.
Council open to making improvements to trial Westy traffic scheme – based on local feedback!
AS traffic chaos and confusion continued on the roads of Westy this morning, Warrington Borough Council has provided details on how residents can raise their concerns over the trial traffic measures.