Dumped sofa set on fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night to tackle a blaze involving a sofa that had been dumped on a country lane in Warrington.
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. 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.
Charlotte Nichols welcomes Government decision to adopt Disabled Passengers Charter
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has welcomed the government’s announcement that it is adopting her proposals for a Disabled Passengers Charter to improve travel opportunities and conditions for disabled people on public transport.
Smart motorway rollout to be paused until five years of safety data available
THE Government has today responded to concerns over the safety of Smart Motorways, by pausing the rollout of All Lane Running (ALR) schemes, until five years of safety data is available.
Council presses ahead with £37.5m loan to affordable housing developer
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COVID-19 infection rates fall for second consecutive day as 462 new cases confirmed
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Vacancies available on Ethics Advisory Panel to ensure police transparency and integrity
POLICE and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer and Chief Constable Mark Roberts are seeking people to join their Ethics Advisory Panel.
Detectives launch appeal after two men attacked by armed raiders during aggravated burglary at Latchford
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Fire crew called after property smoke-logged by log burner fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a smoke-logged property at Stockton Heath last night following a log burner fire.
College secures £2 million investment as part of Institutes of Technology
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College’s Winsford campus has secured £2m funding as part of the £120m Institute of Technology (IoT) competition.
Six Lymm Senior Colts play for Cheshire
THE production line at Lymm Rugby Club continues to produce a steady stream of talented players, with six Lymm Senior Colts representing Cheshire for the first county game this season, at this level.