Two more COVID-19 deaths as infection rates continue to rise with 263 new cases
TWO more COVID-19 deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital, as infection rates continue to rise in the town with another 263 new cases confirmed.
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.
Peace Centre fund-raising furniture sale cancelled
A proposed furniture clearance sale at Warrington Peace Centre on March 20, the 29th anniversary of the Warrington bombing, to help raise funds for the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace has been cancelled.
Woolston Rovers aim to build on excellent win
WOOLSTON Rovers will be hoping to build on an excellent win over Wigan St Judes last weekend when they entertain Dewsbury Celtic in the National Conference League Division Two at the Limestone Construction Field, Monk Sports Club on Saturday afternoon, kick-off 2.30 pm.
Wheelie bins and hanging baskets targeted by arsonists at Orford Park
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night after wheelie bins and hanging baskets were set on fire at Orford Park, Warrington.
Reports of increased anti-social behaviour in town centre
POLICE have been receiving reports of increased anti-social behaviour in Warrington town centre involving young people.
Bruce Grobbelaar shows support for grassroots football at The Village Club FC
FOOTBALLING legend Bruce Grobbelaar, the Liverpool & Zimbabwean goalkeeper was guest speaker at The Village Club FC annual Sportsman’s Dinner held at the Village Club, Wigshaw Lane, Culcheth recently.
New prosthetic hand makes hockey child’s play for Lillie
A NINE-year-old girl from Warrington has become one of the first children in the UK to receive a new type of prosthetic hand, thanks to an innovative project – and it’s proven to be an instant hit on the hockey field!
Infection rates and hospital inpatient numbers continue to rise as 272 new COVID-19 cases reported
COVID-19 infection rates and hospital inpatient numbers are continuing to rise in Warrington with 272 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
Man who made estimated £50,000 from selling cannabis-laced sweets jailed for more than five years
A Warrington man who made an estimated £50,000 running a large-scale enterprise selling cannabis-laced sweets on social media from his one-bedroom flat in town has been jailed for more than five years.
Overnight town centre road closures set to come into force
A number of overnight temporary Warrington town centre footpath and road closures are set to come into force for one month from next week, for road works associated with the Centre Park Link scheme.