Large cannabis farm dismantled at Dallam
POLICE have dismantled a large cannabis farm in the Dallam area of 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. 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.
One more COVID-19 death as infection rates and inpatient numbers continue downward trend
ONE more COVID-19 death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital since last week although inpatient numbers and infection rates are continuing to fall.
Locally born Jean Flaherty elected as 138th Mayor of Warrington
LOCALLY born Fairfield & Howley Cllr. Jean Flaherty has been elected as the 138th Mayor and First Citizen of Warrington after being sworn in during a Mayor Making ceremony at the annual meeting of the council on Monday 23 May.
Wanted man arrested at Birchwood following police operation
A man who was wanted by Warrington Police for a number of offences committed last year was arrested during the early hours of this morning following a police operation at Birchwood.
Face-coverings still required as Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals extend visiting opportunities
WARRINGTON and Halton Teaching Hospitals are reintroducing visiting in all settings within the Trust following restrictions made in line with the COVID-19 pandemic, from tomorrow, Tuesday, with face-coverings still required.
Right royal occasion as Lymm May Queen Festival celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
IT was a right royal occasion for the 130th Lymm May Queen Festival with a theme to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Swords, knuckledusters and 165 knives taken out of circulation during knife surrender week
A total of 165 knives and other weapons have been taken off the streets of Warrington following a knife surrender week co-ordinated by local police.
Fire crews tackle deliberate bin fire and unattended camp fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a deliberate fire involving a wheelie bin at Orford, Warrington, last night and an unattended camp fire at Great Sankey earlier today Sunday.
Busy night of alcohol related incidents for Warrington police
POLICE had a busy night of mainly alcohol-related incidents in the Warrington area with several arrests and a road traffic collision.
Road closures in place for Lymm May Queen procession
A number of road closures are in place for tomorrow, Saturday (May 21st) for the annual Lymm May Queen procession through the village.