Man arrested after threatening supermarket staff with needle
A man wanted on recall to prison was arrested by police after threatening staff at a Warrington supermarket with a needle.
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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.
No new COVID-19 deaths and 44 cases confirmed as downward trend continues
NO further COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital since yesterday (Friday) while 44 new cases have been confirmed in the latest figures from Public Health England, which continues a downward trend.
Police appeal for CCTV footage after burglary at Lymm
POLICE are appealing for help from members of the public following a dwelling house burglary at Lymm on Friday night when four people believed to be the offenders were seen driving off in a car.
Fire crews tackle large rubbish blaze and kitchen fire
FIRE crews from Warrington and Penketh were called out yesterday to tackle a large rubbish blaze and a kitchen fire.
Two more COVID-19 deaths and 96 new cases – although overall figures continue downward trend
WHILE another two COVID-19 related patients have sadly died at Warrington Hospital and another 96 new cases have been reported in the latest figures from Public Health England, overall figures continue a downward trend.
Council’s last green bin collections of the year looming
THE last green bin collections for Warrington residents subscribed to the council’s green waste scheme will be between 24 November and 4 December.
Police launch appeal after cars overturned during acts of vandalism
POLICE are appealing for information from members of the public after two cars were overturned during acts of vandalism in the Warrington area.
Residents thanked for sticking to the rules as new weekly COVID-19 cases drop below 600
PUBLIC health leaders in Warrington are thanking residents for sticking to the rules as weekly new COVID-19 cases have dropped below 600 for the first time since October – although there is still work to do.
Remembering Pc Ian Watt – killed in action 75 years ago today
POLICE are today remembering Warrington police officer PC Ian Watt who was killed in action 75 years ago today while serving in the army in the Far East.
Charities set to receive Government funding to continue critical work
CHARITIES across Warrington are to receive funding to continue critical work in the community through the Government’s Coronavirus Community Support Fund (CCRF).