Villagers celebrate return of Thelwall Rose Queen Festival
VILLAGERS turned out to celebrate the return of the traditional Thelwall Rose Queen Festival.
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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.
No FA Cup upset repeat as Rylands pay the penalty
WARRINGTON Rylands knocked Whitby Town out of the FA Cup at the same stage last year on penalties, however, Whitby were determined there would be no repeat this year, and it took a penalty to set them on their way to victory.
Two taken to hospital after car lands on roof following one vehicle collision at Culcheth
FIREFIGHTERS were called out after a car ended up on its roof following a one-vehicle collision during the early hours of this morning at Culcheth, Warrington.
CBeebies fun comes to Warrington!
MORE than 500 local children enjoyed a morning of fun in Warrington today thanks to CBeebies.
COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Warrington as 87 new cases confirmed
COVID-19 infection rates in Warrington have risen again over a seven-day period with 87 new cases confirmed in the town.
Firefighters tackle car fire at Cantilever Bridge
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to tackle a car fire at the Cantilever Bridge, Stockton Heath, shortly before 6 am this morning.
Fire crews help rescue man from River Mersey at Wharf Street
FIVE fire crews were involved in an operation to rescue a man from the River Mersey at Wharf Street, Warrington, last night.
Female boxer back in the ring with support of new sponsor
UNBEATEN Warrington lightweight female boxer Rhiannon Dixon is set to be back in the ring with a bang after an absence of 18 months with the backing of a new sponsor.
MP visits Warrington Visually Impaired People Centre
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols recently visited the Warrington Visually Impaired People Centre to learn how the charity and its members have been coping during the 16-month closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youth Club pay tribute to Nick Hopkinson MBE
WARRINGTON Youth Club has paid tribute to “Friend, Mentor, Fundraiser, Role Model, Coach and Hero” Nick Hopkinson MBE who sadly died during the early hours of Thursday morning.