Teenage schoolgirl “braving the shave” in memory of important people who lost battle with cancer
A 13-year-old schoolgirl is “braving the shave” to raise money in memory of important people she has lost to cancer.
Author Gary Skentelbery
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.
No new deaths but 30 new COVID-19 cases as infection rates rise for third time in four days
WHILE no new deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital since yesterday 30 new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the town, continuing a rise in infection rates for the third time in four days.
Three men found guilty of Orford conspiracy shooting which left innocent victim with life-changing injuries
VIDEO: THREE men have been convicted of being involved in a conspiracy that led to an innocent man being shot on his own doorstep in Poplars Avenue, Orford, Warrington.
Online event will mark 28th anniversary of the Warrington bombing
THE 28th anniversary of the IRA bomb attack on Warrington which claimed the lives of Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball will be commemorated with an online event this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
Man extradited from Netherlands in connection with Orford firearms offences
A 34-year-old man arrested in the Netherlands in connection with firearms offences at Orford, Warrington, has been extradited to the UK.
Customer growth for part council owned Together Energy
THE Scottish-based green energy company, Together Energy, which Warrington Borough Council has a 50% share – is undergoing real growth, according to new figures.
New bottleneck busting £20m Centre Park Link now open to traffic
THE new near £20m Centre Park Link bridge, built with the aim of reducing traffic congestion and opening up land for development, is now officially open to traffic.
COVID-19 testing success at Warrington & Vale Royal College
WARRINGTON & Vale Royal College has been welcoming their staff and students back to campus, following the roll-out of a mass Covid-19 testing programme.
Council leader says investments in property is paying dividends
WARRINGTON Borough Council leader Russ Bowden says the council’s property investments are performing well, despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Warning following spate of scam calls from fraudsters claiming to be police
DETECTIVES have issued an urgent warning after a spate of fraudulent calls from scammers claiming to be police and targeting the vulnerable and elderly.