Suspected arson incident reported to police after brambles set on fire
FIREFIGHTERS have reported a suspected arson incident to police after brambles were set on fire at Orford, Warrington, on Monday 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.
Fire crew help rescue seagull trapped in fishing line suspended from power cable
VIDEO: FIREFIGHTERS helped rescue a seagull trapped in a fishing line suspended from a power line over a reservoir in Warrington earlier today, Monday.
Three more COVID-19 deaths confirmed although inpatient numbers continue downward trend
THREE more COVID-19-related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital over the weekend although inpatient numbers are continuing a downward trend.
Community rallies after act of vandalism at Forest Park School
A community has rallied after an act of vandalism at a Forest Park School in Warrington over the weekend.
“Superhero” twins complete biggest physical challenge raising £3k for research into rare muscle wasting condition
IDENTICAL eleven-year-old twins Oscar and Sebastian Spink, who both suffer from a rare muscle-wasting condition, have raised over £3,000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK, after embarking on their biggest ever physical challenge.
Police set to write to parents of misbehaving children involved in anti-social behaviour
PARENTS of misbehaving children in the Poplars & Hulme area of Warrington could soon be receiving letters from the police due to ongoing issues with anti-social behaviour.
Creamfields organisers pledge to make some changes following concerns raised by residents
ORGANISERS of the annual Creamfields music festival have pledged to make some changes ahead of this year’s event during a public meeting hosted by Warrington South MP Andy Carter.
Campaign to help combat loneliness this Mental Health Awareness Week
WITH loneliness affecting more people during the pandemic a number of events are taking place across Warrington as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (MWAH) which runs from today, Monday 9 to Sunday 15 May.
Domestic Abuse Court sees 168 cases listed during first month of operation
JUST one month after opening a specialist Domestic Abuse Court based in Warrington has seen 168 cases passing through its doors from across Cheshire.
Lymm starts to welcome Ukrainian “guests” to village
THE first Ukrainian refugees have started to arrive in Lymm after villagers rallied to set up a support group, to help those fleeing their war-torn country following Russia’s invasion.