Woman arrested after police discover large cannabis farm at hotel
A 27-year-old woman has been arrested after police discovered a large cannabis farm spread across eleven rooms at a hotel.
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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. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Firefighters help rescue woman following two car collision at Locking Stumps
FIREFIGHTERS helped rescue a woman from a car following a two-vehicle collision at Locking Stumps, Warrington, earlier today, Thursday.
Driver who caused the death of two cyclists while under the influence of drugs jailed for eleven years
A 23-year-old Warrington man who caused the deaths of two cyclists following a road traffic collision when he was driving under the influence of drugs, has been jailed for eleven years.
All set for military send-off for WW2 veteran who died home alone
WORLD War Two veteran Ronald Frank Melbourne, who sadly died home alone recently, will get a military send-off at Warrington Cemetery tomorrow, Friday.
Knutsford Road to close for railway bridge examination works
A section of Knutsford Road at Latchford will be closed on Tuesday, July 6 while Network Rail carries out bridge examination works.
Planners recommending approval for “blot on the landscape” development at Grappenhall Heys
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Cross-party support for campaign to protect natural wildflower environment
A motion to protect the natural wildflower environment in Warrington with less cutting of grass verges in the town has received cross-party support.
Local suicide prevention charity says children need help to heal after lockdown trauma
WARRINGTON-based leading suicide prevention charity PAPYRUS says children and young people need help to heal after the trauma of lockdown.
Vistry Partnerships show support for grassroots sport
WARRINGTON-based Vistry Partnerships North West, a leading regeneration business, has sponsored Crosfield Cobras Under 12s rugby team as part of their efforts to support local grassroots initiatives.
New COVID-19 cases continue to spike as Government say vaccinations are saving lives and keeping people out of hospital
AS the UK reported 16,135 new COVID-19 cases, the highest number of daily infections since early February, 76 new cases were reported in Warrington for a second consecutive day, with infection rates still double the national average.