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.
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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.
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.
Phased road and footpath closures for bridge renewal works
A number of phased road and footpath closures are set to take place close to Warrington town centre in July and August while Network Rail carry out bridge renewal works.
Council leader joins calls for a return to online meetings due to COVID-19 risks
WARRINGTON Borough Council leader Cllr Russ Bowden has joined other council leaders across Cheshire urging the government to allow a return to online meetings due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in the area.
Warning after spate of scam phone calls claiming to be from police
POLICE are warning residents to be on their guard following a spate of scam phone calls purporting to be from Cheshire Constabulary.
Teenager charged following disturbance at Oakwood Park
A teenager has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon following a disturbance involving a group of youths on Oakwood Park on Sunday evening.
Police catch intruder risking life at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station
POLICE caught an intruder risking their life allegedly stealing cable from the redundant Fiddlers Ferry Power Station near Penketh last night.
Temporary town centre COVID-19 pandemic traffic regulations set to become permanent
EMERGENCY temporary traffic regulations brought in for social distancing requirements in Warrington town centre during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to become permanent.