Bents announce fund-raising total and new charity of the year
BENTS Garden at Home at Glazebury, Warrington has announced their fund-raising total for chosen charity Once Upon a Smile, and also revealed their new charity of the year.
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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. 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.
Town hall flag flies at half mast as Warrington mourns loss of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
UPDATED: THE Union flag is being flown at half-mast at Warrington Town Hall following the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh earlier today, aged 99, while later a two minutes silence was observed at the town’s cenotaph.
Two arrested following ongoing anti-social behaviour at Bewsey
TWO people have been arrested at Besey following ongoing anti-social behaviour in the area, with a dispersal order in place at Bewsey Park.
No new COVID-19 related deaths and nine new cases as downward trend returns
WHILE no new COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital, nine new cases have been confirmed in the town with infection rates showing a downward trend.
Reward offered as police launch appeal following terrifying dog attack incident
A reward is being offered and police are appealing for information following a terrifying savage dog attack incident in Warrington earlier this week, which left a toy poodle and its owner both injured.
Illegal drug drop offs and absconding prisoners making life a misery for local residents near Thorn Cross Prison
ILLEGAL drug drops under hours of darkness and prisoners absconding have been making life a misery for some residents living near Thorn Cross Prison at Appleton Thorn.
New Sales Director appointed at Vistry Partnerships
LEADING Warrington-based regeneration specialist Vistry Partnerships has announced the appointment of Gemma Hardy as its new Sales Director for the North West region.
Fourteen areas of Warrington record near zero new COVID-19 cases while 85pc of adults aged over 50 now vaccinated
THE latest data from Public Health England reveals fourteen areas of Warrington recorded near zero new cases of COVID-19, week ending April 3, with all areas in less than double figures.
No new hospital deaths as COVID-19 inpatient numbers continue to fall
NO new COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital, where inpatient numbers are continuing to fall, while 10 new cases has shown a very slight increase over seven days, although remaining below the national average.
Firefighters called out to tackle bin fire at Birchwood Forest Park
FIREFIGHTERS were again called out to deal with a deliberate fire in the open – this time involving a bin at Birchwood Forest Park during the early hours of this morning (Thursday).