Life is no picnic for police officers!
POLICE at Appleton were kept busy earlier today moving a “heavy” picnic bench from the Dingle back to its original location on Millennium Green after reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.
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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.
Four more COVID-19 deaths as infection rates rise for third consecutive day
FOUR more COVID-19 deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington & Halton Hospital since Friday, while 42 new cases have been confirmed in the town, showing an increase in infection rates for a third consecutive day.
Fire spreads from one van to another in car park
FIREFIGHTERS were called out when a van fire spread to another vehicle on a Warrington car park earlier today, Monday.
Lumb Brook Bridge bottleneck set to remain closed for another 24 hours
LUMB Brook Bridge at Appleton, will remain closed for at least another 24 hours due to ongoing emergency repairs for a gas leak in the carriageway.
Appeal launched after man robbed of mobile phone at knifepoint
DETECTIVES are appealing for information from the public following a robbery at Old Hall, Warrington, on Saturday night involving a man armed with a knife.
Fire crew tackle rubbish fire on wasteland
FIREFIGHTERS were called out at 5.30am this morning to tackle a rubbish fire on Padgate Lane, Warrington.
Male Voice Choir ‘virtually’ ready for major fundraising concert
EVERYTHING is now in place for Warrington Male Voice Choir’s virtual Christmas Voices Christmas Brassed-Off concert, which will go live on the choir’s YouTube channel from 7.30pm on Saturday 19 December 2020.
MP welcomes grassroots approach to new Youth Zone
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols visited the building site of the new Warrington Youth Zone and welcomed the “grassroots” approach to providing a new home for Warrington Youth Club.
Fears proposed town centre road changes will impact trade for struggling local businesses
VARIOUS issues were raised during a consultation over proposals to make temporary road changes in Warrington town centre permanent in the new year, including further pressures on local businesses struggling for trade.
Christmas arrives early at hospital thanks to Phase 3 Scooter Club
MEMBERS of the Latchford based Phase 3 Scooter Club braved the elements to ensure Christmas arrived early at Warrington Hospital, yesterday, Sunday.