Campaigners prepare to bid for historic Raven Inn after property put up for auction
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save the historic Raven Inn at Glazebury are stepping up their bid to purchase the building which has now been listed for auction.
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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.
COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise with 1,665 new cases in past week
WHILE no further deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital, COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to rise in the town, with 1,665 new cases over the past seven days, including 293 since yesterday.
Police issue warning to youngsters causing distress to the elderly
POLICE in the Poplars and Hulme area of Warrington have been receiving increasing numbers of reports of anti-social behaviour involving young people who could be as young as 10.
Police warning over increase in caravan thefts
POLICE have issued a warning over increased activity in caravan thefts, including two from the Warrington area.
Trio of bands set to pay tribute to Manchester music scene
A trio of bands is set to pay tribute to the giants of Manchester music scene at Warrington Parr Hall later this year, headlined by The Clone Roses.
Gulliver’s thank customers for helping raise £15,000 for Ukraine support
GULLIVER’S Theme Park Resorts based in Warrington is thanking customers for their generosity after they helped raise more than £15,000 to support the people of Ukraine.
From small beginnings to four million plants a year!
LYMM-based family business E Smith and Son has grown from small beginnings to four million plants a year, specialising in perennials, seasonal bedding and basket plants, and Christmas holly wreaths.
Four week road closure for bridge repairs at Padgate
BRIDGE repairs will require a stretch of Marsh House Lane at Padgate to be closed for up to four weeks from next Monday, March 22.
Bus company stands with Ukraine
LOCAL bus company Warrington’s Own Buses has unveiled a Ukraine-designed bus as a show of support to those currently suffering due to the ongoing conflict.
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.