Car fire and lorry oil spillage on motorway networks bring more traffic congestion
TWO more incidents on the motorway networks around Warrington brought more traffic congestion to the town for a second consecutive day.
Author Gary Skentelbery
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.
Can more than 4,400 people be wrong?
THAT is the current number of people who are voicing opposition to Warrington Borough Council’s Central 6 Street plan, set to come into force on Monday, June 20.
Detectives launch appeal after man threatened with axe and attacked and robbed by three men
DETECTIVES have launched a public appeal for information following a robbery near Longshaw Street, Warrington, when a man was threatened with an axe and attacked and robbed by three men.
Power firms slammed over “unacceptable service” in response to Storm Arwen
POWER companies have today been slammed by energy watchdog Ofgem over an “unacceptable service” in response to Storm Arwen last November, which saw nearly one million homes cut off, including villagers at Croft in Warrington.
Opposition Tories call for immediate halt to Orford traffic scheme
OPPOSITION Tories on Warrington Borough Council are calling for an immediate halt to proposals for the Orford Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) Scheme following a huge public outcry.
Jubilee celebrations see historic Raven Inn the busiest it has been for years
FRIENDS of the Raven Inn opened the doors for an “ungrand opening” on Jubilee Saturday to say thank you to all the people who have been giving up time to help renovate the historic building which has been saved from demolition.
MP joins Creating Adventures Jubilee celebrations
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has congratulated the organisers of a Platinum Jubilee Party which supported people with learning difficulties while teaching new healthy lifestyle cooking skills.
Community centre opened in memory of Shannon Bradshaw facing closure due to funding crisis
VIDEO: As the 20th anniversary of the tragic death of Warrington youngster Shannon Bradshaw approaches, a community centre opened in her memory 10 years ago could be forced to close due to a funding crisis.
Residents warned to check homes are secure following increase in burglaries
RESIDENTS living in the Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft areas of Warrington are being warned to ensure their homes are secure following an increase in burglaries during recent warm weather.
Campaigners organise town hall protest to oppose Orford low traffic scheme
CAMPAIGNERS opposing an experimental plan to reduce traffic at Orford have organised a peaceful protest outside Warrington town hall on Monday evening, ahead of the council’s Cabinet meeting.