MP “deeply concerned” as emergency incident declared over flooding
WARRINGTON South MP Sarah Hall says she is “deeply concerned” as an emergency incident was declared over various flooding incidents across Warrington.
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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.
Two people rescued and taken to hospital after kitchen fire
TWO people were taken to hospital after being rescued by firefighters following a kitchen fire at a flat in Warrington.
Firefighters rescue people from cars stuck in floodwaters
FIRE crews were called out to rescue people trapped in cars stuck in floodwaters at Lymm and Grappenhall.
Motorists advised to avoid Glazebury as flooding closes main road
MOTORISTS are being advised to avoid the Glazebury area of Warrington following serious flooding on the A574 Warrington Road, today, Wednesday.
M56 near Manchester airport closed due to flooding
THE M56 westbound near Manchester airport was closed this morning (Wednesday) due to flooding following heavy rain.
Two local unsung heroes named in King’s New Year Honours
TWO Warrington-based unsung heroes have been named in King Charles’ New Year Honours.
Firefighters thanked for tackling blaze at industrial building
FIREFIGHTERS have been thanked for the “incredibly brave work” they did tackling two blazes at an industrial building at Burtonwood, Warrington.
Pickpockets who attempted to flee country both jailed
TWO pickpockets who travelled to Warrington to commit crime have been jailed after they were tracked down by local officers.
Reflecting on a year of change
AS the curtain comes down on our 25th anniversary of publishing Warrington Worldwide, it is time to reflect on another year in Warrington – a year of change.
Visually Impaired members inspired by Strictly winners
WARRINGTON Visually Impaired members were cock-a-hoop that Chris McCausland, partnered by Dianne Buswell, won Strictly Come Dancing against tough and classy opposition earlier this month.