Police appeal after catalytic converter theft attempts at Burtonwood
POLICE are appealing for information after several vehicles in the Burtonwood area of Warrington were targeted for catalytic converter thefts.
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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.
Infection rates continue to fall in most areas although one more COVID-19 death reported
COVID-19 infection rates have continued to fall in most areas of Warrington for a second consecutive week, although one more death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital.
Two traveller groups on Orford Park – one ordered to leave while other given permission to stay
TWO traveller groups have set up camp at Orford Park, with one group served a notice to leave the site today and another given permission to stay until August 1.
Anger over further Warburton Toll Bridge traffic disruption for three months of maintenace works
ONGOING concerns over the controversial Warburton Toll Bridge have escalated following a decision to close the toll booth for up to three months and introduce a single-lane traffic light system during maintenance works.
Police continue to appeal for information following fatal collision at Culcheth
POLICE are continuing to appeal for information following a fatal collision at Culcheth involving the death of 17-year-old Ben Smith.
M6 closed in both directions as firefighters release casualties trapped in overturned vehicle
A full closure of the M6 near Warrington was put in place this afternoon following a three-vehicle collision involving one on its roof and two people being trapped after colliding through the central reservation.
Travellers set up camp at Statham Lodge and Orford Park
SHORTLY after vacating playing fields at Dallam, traveller encampments set up at Statham Lodge Hotel at Lymm and Orford Park Jubilee Hub.
Eight weeks of road closures at Stretton for carriageway resurfacing works
EIGHT weeks of evening road closures are set to come into force at Lower Stretton, Warrington next month, for carriageway resurfacing works.
Family heirlooms spark trip down memory lane in footsteps of D-Day veteran
FAMILY heirlooms that hung on the walls of a Stockton Heath property for decades sparked a trip down memory lane to Germany in the footsteps of D-Day veteran Cyril Moss.
Overnight road closure to allow new telecom pole to be installed
THERE will be an overnight road closure on Cromwell Avenue next week, to allow the installation of a new telecom pole.