Firefighters called out to forklift truck fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a fire involving a forklift truck at the Grange industrial estate in Warrington, earlier today.
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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.
Rylands bidding to go second
WITH their midweek game at Colne called off due to a waterlogged pitch Warrington Rylands will be hoping to build on their 8-0 defeat of Ramsbottom United last weekend when they visit Bootle on Saturday.
COVID-19 infection rates rise again with 156 new cases
INFECTION rates have risen again slightly in Warrington with 156 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the town which remain above the national rate.
What’s on at Christmas in Warrington town centre
VARIOUS Christmas events are taking place throughout Warrington town centre during the run-up to the big day and beyond as panto season arrives at the Parr Hall.
Lengthy delays as M56 closed due to vehicle fire
A four-vehicle Collision on the M56 near Lymm this morning resulted in a vehicle fire causing lengthy delays.
Wolves kick start new season with Stefan Ratchford testimonal game against Wigan Warriors
WARRINGTON Wolves will kick-start the 2022 season with a pre-season game against arch-rivals Wigan Warriors which will mark Stefan Ratchford’s testimonial year.
Wolves’ Halliwell Jones Stadium to host England’s Strongest Man event
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Halliwell Jones Stadium will host England’s prestigious Strongest Man competition in 2022. The…
COVID-19 infection rates rise above national average with 121 new cases
COVID-19 infection rates in Warrington have now risen above the national average with 121 new cases, while hospital inpatient numbers have also risen slightly.
Six mile tailback on M6 following collision between HGV and car
A collision between a car and a lorry on the M6 created a six-mile tailback adding over two hours to journey times on Wednesday afternoon.
“Mr Cannabis” jailed after boarding train with suitcase packed with drugs
A drug dealer nicknamed “cannabis” has been jailed for 32 months following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation, after being caught with a suitcase full of skunk on-board a train travelling from Warrington to London.