Fire crews tackle five fires in the open
FIREFIGHTERS were called out five times in the space of 24 hours to tackle fires…
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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.
Devolution will bring “more powers, more funding and more opportunities” says council leader
WARRINGTON Borough Council has today (Thursday) submitted its response to the government’s devolution consultation saying it will bring “more powers, more funding and more opportunities.”
The Haçienda debut line-up announced for Walton Hall and Gardens
TWO of the most pioneering acts in dance music are set to unite for a historic joint headline performance for The Haçienda debut at Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington.
Judge rules Penketh Parish Council must pay former clerk for unlawful deduction of wages and breach of contract
A judge has ruled that Penketh Parish Council must pay a former clerk more than £800 for the unlawful deduction of wages and breach of contract.
New traffic calming measures planned for Winwick Road area to enhance bus user experience
HIGHWAY planners are set to introduce a number of new traffic calming measures, including speed humps as part of the new Bus Priority and improved cylcing and walking measures in and around Winwick Road, Warrington.
Sale of former Wilderspool stadium site for new housing development moves forward
THE sale of the former Warrington Wolves’ Wilderspool Stadium site as a new housing development has moved forward.
Local Gold buyer levels the playing field against Birmingham’s precious metal giants
WARRINGTON-based gold buyer Cheshire Gold is now offering up to 96% of gold’s spot price to level the playing field against Birmingham’s precious metal giants.
One casualty suffers burns following refuse fire next to garage
FIREFIGHTERS were called out following reports of a refused fire next to a garage at Orford, Warrington.
Council remains committed to securing Gypsy & Traveller site despite claims £25k wasted at Croft
WARRINGTON Borough Council says it remains committed to securing a safe and adequate transit site to support the Gypsy & Traveller community, despite claims £25,000 was wasted on a location at Croft.
Man charged following town centre assault
POLICE have charged a man with possessing an offensive weapon and using threatening behaviour following reports of an assault in Warrington town centre.