Firefighters tackle motorcycle blaze and fire in the open
FIREFIGHTERS were called out following reports of a motorcycle well alight at Woolston last night and to a fire in the open at Latchford this morning.
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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.
Talks ongoing with auditor as council faces more criticism over “high risk” investments
WARRINGTON Borough Council say talks are ongoing with auditors Grant Thornton over “high risk” investments following further criticism from opposition Tories after a “difficult” meeting of the Audit and Governance Committee last week.
Commissioner highlights support for survivors of sexual abuse
POLICE and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has highlighted specialist support packs available to survivors of sexual abuse, detailing the help available and the reporting options.
Former Liverpool and England legend Roger Hunt dies aged 83
UPDATED: TRIBUTES are being made in memory of Warrington-based Liverpool and England World Cup winner Roger Hunt who has died aged 83.
No new deaths but COVID-19 rates and inpatient numbers continue to rise as 124 cases confirmed
WHILE no new COVID-19 related deaths have been reported inpatient numbers and infection rates in…
Work set to start on swing bridge refurbishment next Spring
THE long-awaited refurbishment work on the Stockton Heath swing bridge is set get underway next Spring, subject to a survey work taking place next month, which will result in overnight closures.
Council investment in Redwood Bank not unlawful but auditors recommend review of governance
WHILE Warrington Borough Council’s controversial investment in Redwood Bank has been found not to be unlawful, external auditors have recommended the council should review its governance arrangements for authorising major investments.
Local motorists team up to sue Mercedes over “dieselgate” scandal
A group of Warrington motorists has teamed up to sue Mercedes over their role in the ‘dieselgate’ scandal, in which the motor manufacturer is alleged to have used defeat devices to avoid complying with the law regarding diesel car emissions.
Appeal for volunteers to help save Remembrance Day parade
LOCAL councillors have launched an appeal for help from the community to save the annual Remembrance Day parade at Culcheth, which is under threat following a demand for £2,400 for local road closures.
Man arrested following fatal collision on M62 near Warrington
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, following a fatal collision on the M62 between junctions 7 and 8 near Warrington on Friday, 24 September.