Residents urged to back bid for new hospitals
LOCAL residents are being urged to support a bid for new hospitals in Warrington and Halton as part of the Government’s £3.8bn New Hospital Programme.
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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.
Three more COVID-19 deaths and 115 new cases as infection rates continue to rise
THREE more COVID-19 related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital while 115 new cases have been confirmed in the town as infection rates continue to rise .
Thousands cheer on Tour of Britain to sprint finish at iconic Golden Gates
UPDATED: THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Warrington cheering on more than 100 cyclists in the Stage Five sprint finish of the Tour of Britain at the town’s iconic gates.
Paedophile who abused children aged two and three while babysitting jailed for 22 years
A Cheshire paedophile who sexually abused youngsters aged two and three while babysitting has been jailed for 22 years with an additional two years on prison licence.
Man charged with firearm offences after threats made to teenage boys
DETECTIVES have charged a 30-year-old man with firearm offences after threats were made involving two 17-year-old boys on Burtonwood Road, Warrington, last Sunday.
Firefighters tackle oven blaze at commercial premises
FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus tackled an oven fire at commercial premises at Woolston last night.
Two lanes of M6 Northbound remain closed for bridge repairs following fatal collision
MOTORISTS are being warned of congestion and delays on the M6 Northbound due to ongoing bridge repairs following Tuesday’s fatal collision between junction 17 and 18 Northbound.
Business group sponsor local boxers as they return to ring
LOCAL boxers Rhiannon Dixon and Casey Brown are set to return to the ring this Sunday, September 12, with the backing of local business group real5 Networking.
Warrington Charities Trust offers new funding opportunities
WARRINGTON Charities Trust has announced a new round of funding opportunities to help local good causes get back on their feet following issues caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“Winwickbury” rocks as pupils bid fond farewell
WHILE Glastonbury may have been cancelled this year the festival vibe was definitely rocking for pupils bidding farewell from Winwick CE Primary School!