Grants help save Armed Forces Day rugby event
THIS year’s Armed Forces day rugby event at Crosfields nearly didn’t happen due to a funding crisis.
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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.
Traffic chaos as swing bridge sticks for second consecutive day
HEAVY traffic was reported in the Latchford area of town earlier today, Friday, as a swing bridge over the Manchester Ship canal stuck for a second day.
Public health director issues warning as COVID-19 rates rise
WARRINGTON’S Director of Public Health has issued a warning reminding residents to not let their guard down as the number of COVID-19 cases rises locally.
Award winning Head of Engineering struck off as bus company receives formal warning for operating more than 20 vehicles without an MoT
THE former award-winning Head of Engineering at Warrington’s Own Bus has been struck off and the company formally warned, after more than 20 vehicles operated without an MoT last year.
Woman, 50, arrested on suspicion of possessing heroin with intent to supply
A 50-year-old woman was arrested at Bewsey, Warrington on suspicion of possessing heroin with intent to supply.
Warrington’s latest COVID-19 hot spots as infection rates continue to rise in many areas
COVID-19 infections have continued to rise in many areas of Warrington according to the latest small area of data.
Bid to set up cross-party new buildings design group rejected by Labour
A call for a cross-party Council group to be set up to establish a set of design principles that are ambitious for new buildings in the town was rejected by the controlling Labour group on the borough council, although it has some merit..
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.
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.