Three fire crews tackle car blaze on M6 near Thelwall viaduct
THREE fire crews responded to reports of a car on fire on the hardshoulder of the M6 near Thelwall Viaduct, 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. 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.
Stockton Heath Walking Day in danger of being cancelled without more community support
THE annual Stockton Heath Walking Day is in danger of being cancelled without more support from the local community due to increasing costs and the need for more volunteers.
Customers queuing down the street at opening of Lara Patisserie
CUSTOMERS were queuing down the street at the official opening of Lara Patisserie at The Cross, Lymm.
Council criticised over loss in “fire sale” of Redwood Bank
WARRINGTON Borough Council has been criticised over a decision to sell its £30m stake in Redwood Bank at a loss by the opposition Liberal Democrat Group, highlighting longstanding concerns about risky investments made with public funds.
Golden Square announces biggest celebration yet as Drew’s Dirty Disco presents GS Pride
GOLDEN Square Shopping centre has announced the return of Drew’s Dirty Disco presents GS Pride, with this year’s event set to bring an even bigger celebration of community, creativity and self-expression to the heart of Warrington.
Lymm’s bid for UK Town of Culture 2028 officially submitted
LYMM has taken a proud and ambitious step onto the national stage with the formal submission of its Expression of Interest to become the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture in 2028.
Police investigation into an alleged assault on a child ongoing
A police investigation into an alleged assault on a child at Lymm, Warrington, is ongoing.
Volunteers smash Great British Spring Clean litter-picking record
OVER the two weeks of Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean (GBSC) campaign last month, Warrington’s Litter Volunteers completed 24 public team events and many more solo picks creating a new record.
Ben Currie signs deal to extend Warrington Wolves stay to 17 seasons
WARRINGTON Wolves stalwart Ben Currie has penned a two-year contract extension with the club.
Thousand flock to Lymm village for annual duck race
THOUSANDS of people flocked into Lymm village for the annual duck race which was blessed with sunshine on the Easter Bank Holiday Monday.