Road closure for carriageway resurfacing works at Stretton
THERE will be a temporary road closure at Stretton, overnight April 4-5, to allow British Telecom to carry out carriageway resurfacing works.
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. 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.
Legendary Haçienda DJ Graeme Park set to headline at biggest ever RivFest
LEGENDARY Haçienda DJ Graeme Park is set to headline at the biggest ever RivFest this summer, alongside other big names including the Lottery Winners.
Two more COVID-19 related deaths as inpatient numbers and infection rates remain high
TWO more COVID-19 related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital since yesterday, taking the total number of deaths in the past week to eight with infection rates remaining high in the town.
Travellers to be served with court papers to be removed from Poole Park
TRAVELLERS are set to be served with court papers ordering them to vacate an illegal encampment on Poole Park at Orford, after ignoring an order to vacate the land by 3pm yesterday.
Police tackle Organised Immigration Crime targeting HGV drivers at Burtonwood and Lymm services
POLICE took part in a multi-agency operation tackling Organised Immigration Crime targeting HGV drivers stopping at Burtonwood and Lymm services.
Police warning over scammers selling mattresses from back of white van
POLICE are appealing for information following reports of scammers driving around the Latchford area of Warrington, selling mattresses from the back of a white van.
Warrington’s COVID-19 hot spots revealed as 2,137 new cases reported in a week
THE latest COVID-19 small area data for Warrington shows infection rates are increasing and remaining high in many areas of the town, with a total of 2,137 new cases for the week ending March 26.
Appeal for information as police investigate dog attack incident which left four sheep dead and others badly injured
POLICE are investigating a dog attack incident on farmland at Statham, Lymm, which left at least four sheep killed and others, including baby lambs, badly injured.
One more COVID-19 related death as hospital inpatient numbers rise to 108
ONE more COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital since yesterday, with inpatient numbers rising to 108.
Police step up town centre patrols as half-term approaches
POLICE are stepping up patrols around Warrington town centre, including the town’s bus station, following ongoing issues involving anti-social behaviour involving young people.