Police investigate ongoing arson incidents at Peel Hall Park
POLICE have increased patrols in and around Peel Hall Park, following reports of ongoing arson incidents.
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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.
Work officially underway on new £10m all-electric bus depot
WORK is now officially underway on Warrington’s brand new £10m bus depot, following a groundbreaking ceremony, paving the way to the introduction of one of the UK’s largest fleets of all-electric buses.
One more COVID-19 related death as hospital inpatient numbers and infection rates both rise
ONE more COVID-19 related death has sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital where inpatient numbers have increased for a second consecutive day, while infection rates have also risen for the first time in recent weeks.
The Stranglers Warrington show postponed due to illness rescheduled
THE Stranglers sellout show postponed at Warrington’s Parr Hall last night due to illness in the band, has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 27.
Police warning over rogue traders after resident targeted at Paddington
POLICE have been making door-to-door visits in the Paddington area of Warrington after a local resident recently fell victim to rogue traders operating in the area.
Three more COVID-19 related deaths as hospital inpatient numbers also rise
THREE more COVID-19 deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital over the weekend, while inpatient numbers have also risen, although infection rates are continuing to fall.
Lymm Duck Race is back after absence of two years!
VILLAGERS will be going quackers for the return of the Lymm Duck Race which is set to return after an absence of two years due to the pandemic, on Easter Monday, April 18.
Business owner cycles 5,000 miles for charity
LOCAL business owner Bill Bradley and his brother-in-law Ian Northey recently completed a 5,000 miles sponsored cycle ride for charity.
Lymm singing in the rain with victory over Rossendale
ATROCIOUS conditions greeted both sets of players and those supporters brave or foolhardy enough to suffer the wind and rain, which did not relent all day at Beechwood as Lymm triumphed 13-3 over Rossendale.
Utter dismay at ‘behind closed doors’ decision not to contest motorway service station plan
A councillor has described a feeling of “utter dismay,” after members of Warrington council’s planning committee voted behind closed doors, not to defend their decision to reject plans for a controversial motorway service station on the M62 near Birchwood.