Fire crews called out twice to tackle arson incidents at Westy and Orford
FIRE crews were called out twice last night to tackle arson incidents involving bins at Westy and a container at Orford.
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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.
Rare sighting of Venice Orient Express creates excitement for local trainspotters
LOCAL trainspotters were given a rare treat when the Venice Orient Express travelled through Warrington, running from London Victoria to Runcorn in conjunction with the Grand National.
Police seek man and woman following dog attack which left eight sheep dead
POLICE have launched an appeal in a bid to trace a man and woman following a dog attack incident on grazing land near Lymm, which resulted in the deaths of eight sheep, including young lambs and an expensive Ram.
Public urged to report anti-social behaviour at local parks
MEMBERS of the public are being urged to report any issues relating to ongoing anti-social behaviour at local parks.
Friends of the Raven Inn start planning for the future
NOW the building has been saved the Friends of the Raven Inn team is turning their minds toward clearing, cleaning and refurbishing the historic building – starting with the ground floor pub.
One more COVID-19 death as inpatient numbers remain above 100
ONE more COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital where inpatient numbers remain above 100.
Two week road closure at Padgate for sewer repair works
A Padgate road will close for up to two weeks later this month to allow sewer repair works.
Labour and Tories each win a seat in closely fought by-election as teenager tops the poll
IN a closely fought contest Labour and the Conservatives both won a seat on Woolston Parish Council following yesterday’s by-election with 19-year-old Max Czekalski topping the poll for Labour.
One person injured following three vehicle collision
ONE person was injured requiring care from paramedics following a three-vehicle collision at Croft, Warrington last night.
Infection rates fall in most areas of Warrington although some COVID-19 hot spots remain
WHILE the latest COVID-19 small area data for Warrington shows infection rates are falling in many areas of the town, some areas have seen increases, with a total of 1,655 new cases for the week ending April 2.