Vandals set fire to wheelie bin near community centre
POLICE are appealing for information after vandals set fire to a wheelie bin in an outbuilding next to a community centre at Orford last night.
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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.
Fire crews kept busy putting out deliberate fires in the open
FIRE crews have been kept busy attending a number of deliberate fires in the open around Warrington.
Police issue warning over attempted distraction burglaries
POLICE are warning residents to be on their guard against possible distraction burglaries following reports of groups of males knocking on doors in South Warrington.
Vandals target Old Rectory
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Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Warrington as infection rates rise for a second day
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United Utilities celebrating at the double at Innovation in Water Challenge
WARRINGTON-based water company United Utilities is a double winner in the first round of a new £2 million Innovation in Water Challenge (IWC), funded through Ofwat’s Innovation Fund.
New Legacy Health & Fitness Club helps secure future of Culcheth Sports Club
THE future of Culcheth Sports Club has been secured thanks to new investment including a state-of-the-art Legacy & Health Fitness leisure club which is expected to be open at the end of May.
Record interest in RLWC2021 Power Squad volunteer programme
THERE has been record interest in the Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021) Power Squad volunteer programme with planning well underway for when the tournament arrives in England – and Warrington – this autumn.
Missing vulnerable man found safe and well
A 31-year-old vulnerable man from Warrington who was reported missing has been found safe and well.
Predatory paedophile who sexually abused young boys over 50 years faces prison
A “predatory paedophile” from Warrington, who sexually abused four young boys over a period of 50 years is facing prison.