Lines re-opened after fire causes train delays
TRAIN services have resumed following delays at Warrington Central this morning caused by a fire near the track between Manchester and Liverpool.
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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. 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.
Council meeting described as “farce” after Labour present alternative Tory tax freeze budget
A political row has broken out following Warrington Borough Council Budget meeting, which approved a 2.98 pc council tax rise, after the controlling Labour group presented a Tory alternative, based on a tax freeze.
COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall locally with 73 new cases
NO further COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital in the latest data, with inpatient numbers also falling slightly, while infection rates are continuing to fall with 73 new cases.
Travellers encampment at historic pub site breaches planning laws say campaigners
CAMPAIGNERS battling to save the historic Raven Inn at Glazebury have made an official complaint about an unauthorised travellers camp breaching planning laws, after the landowner gave permission for it to stay.
MP urges organisations to bid for funding to level up culture
WITH Warrington included in list of 100 areas with low cultural participation which will be…
Remembering Lt Col W McCarthy O’Leary and the Battle of Pieter’s Hill
A special ceremony took place in Warrington yesterday, (Sunday) to commemorate the 122nd anniversary of the Battle of Pieter’s Hill during the Boer War.
The ultimate gig and venue as The Stranglers bring curtain down on final full UK tour at Warrington Parr Hall
AT the fourth time of asking The Stranglers finally appeared at Warrington’s Parr Hall, on what transpired to be their last show of their “Final Full UK Tour”.
Latest hospital data as two more COVID-19 related deaths reported
TWO more COVID-19 related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital over the weekend.
Man charged with supplying cocaine following police raid at Latchford
DETECTIVES in Warrington have charged a man with possessing cocaine with intent to supply following a raid on an address at Latchford.
Health chiefs warn COVID-19 pandemic is not over with rates still high in Warrington
HEALTH chiefs in Warrington are warning the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, with rates still high in the town.