Former GP, 98, receives first COVID-19 vaccine in Warrington
THE rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme started in #Warrington last night when former GP Dr Phillip Leech, age 98, was the first patient to receive a vaccine.
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.
MP accuses Lib Dems of touting “anti-Brexit scare stories” over Inland Border Facility
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has accused local Lib Dems of touting “anti-Brexit scare stories” after concerns were raised over the impending Inland Border Facility at Appleton Thorn.
Mayor urges people to be safe and kind in Christmas message
WARRINGTON’S Mayor Cllr Maureen Creaghan, has delivered her Christmas message to the people of the borough.
Village keeps tradition alive with carols around Lymm!
LYMM Parish Council is keeping the annual tradition of carols in the village alive with a socially distanced event, whereby villagers will be encouraged to sing from their own homes on Christmas Eve.
Lumb Brook Bridge re-opened following gas leak emergency repairs
LUMB Brook Bridge at Appleton has been re-opened following emergency repairs for a gas leak in the carriageway.
Police issue safety warning urging intruders to stay away from Fiddlers Ferry Power Station site
POLICE are warning people to stay away from Fiddlers Ferry Power Station at Penketh for their own safety following a number of issues with intruders recently.
One more COVID-19 death while infection rates rise for fourth consecutive day
ONE more COVID-19 death has sadly been reported at Warrington & Halton Hospital since yesterday, while 72 new cases have been confirmed in the town, showing an increase in infection rates for a fourth consecutive day.
Police launch appeal after teenage girl invited into car by stranger at Culcheth
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was approached by a stranger who invited her to get into his car at Culcheth on Saturday night at around 22:15.
5 devices for Christmas 2020
We are quite sure you’d agree that this has been a rough year. Physically, emotionally and financially exhausting. But despite everything, Christmas is coming up and we have a good reason to pick ourselves up and add a little holiday sparkle into our lives.
Funding support for victims of road traffic collisions
LOCAL residents who have been affected by road traffic collisions will be supported by a specialist charity thanks to funding from Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane.