M6 closed as firefighters tackle car blaze
THE M6 near Croft was closed earlier today (Wednesday) as Warrington firefighters tackled a car blaze on the southbound carriageway near junction 21.
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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.
One more death and 40 new COVID-19 cases as downward trend plateaus
ONE more patient has sadly died at Warrington Hospital, while 40 new COVID-19 cases has seen the town’s downward trend plateau.
Roadmap out of lockdown gives hope for Lymm Historic Transport Day
THE government roadmap out of lockdown has given fresh hope to event organisers for this summer and one of the first to benefit could be Lymm Historic Transport Day on Sunday, June 27.
Air ambulance and emergency services attend after man seriously injured after falling from town centre building
A man believed to be working on a Warrington town centre development has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after falling from a four-storey building in Palmyra Square earlier today.
Residents urged to be vigilant following bike thefts from sheds
POLICE at Penketh are warning local residents to be extra vigilant following a number of incidents involving bikes being stolen from garden sheds.
Firefighters tackle fire at takeaway food shop
TWO fire crews were called out to tackle a fire at a takeaway food shop in Warrington yesterday evening.
Lifelong Labour voter and face of Wire FM Pete Pinnington set to stand for Tories
FORMER Wire FM frontman Pete Pinnington has announced he is to stand for the Tories in Great Sankey North & Whittle Hall at the forthcoming Warrington Borough Council elections in May.
Lymm couple show true value of community volunteers
SINCE launching Lymm Life magazine in April 1999 we have covered many uplifting stories and recounted many tales involving community spirit and the numerous volunteers who help make Lymm such a unique place.
One man and his dog take up 11,000 steps a day challenge in aid of Prostate Cancer research
ONE man and his trusty dog are set to embark on a 11,000 steps a day challenge in March to help raise funds for UK Prostate Cancer.
New Commercial Director appointed at Vistry Partnerships
LEADING Warrington-based regeneration specialist Vistry Partnerships has announced the appointment of Nathan Astley as its new Commercial Director for the North West region.