Work starts on next phase of Omega highway improvements
WORK has started on the latest phase of the Omega highway improvements in West Warrington, aimed at bringing major benefits to residents, motorists, cyclists and businesses.
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.
Weight restriction on HGVs would be “a dream come true” for campaigning councillors
SECURING a weight restriction on a village road blighted by HGVs would be “a dream come true” for local campaigning councillors.
Warrington Rylands to host Padiham in FA Vase
WARRINGTON Rylands 1906 have been drawn at home to fellow North West Counties Premier Division teams Padiham in the first round of the Buildbase FA Vase.
Police secure Closure Order after community blighted by violence, drugs misuse and anti-social behaviour
WARRINGTON Police have secured a closure order at a property where the behaviour of the occupants blighted a local community with reports of violence, drugs misuse and anti-social behaviour.
Dedicated hospital team who led the way in cutting COVID-19 death rates win national award
THE small dedicated team at Warrington & Halton Hospitals who devised a special “black box” to treat COVID-19 patients and cut death rates, have won a national award for innovation.
Council announce public broadcast as 128 new COVID-19 cases reported in latest update
WITH COVID-19 cases remaining very high in Warrington, with a further 128 cases reported in the latest data from Public Health England and hospital admissions rising steeply, health and council leaders are to stage another public broadcast.
Council clears up confusion on COVID-19 restrictions as hospital sees surge in admissions
WHILE Warrington has been classified as an area of “High Risk” the new restrictions are slightly different than under the “local lockdown” with the rule of six allowing people to meet in gardens.
Police issue warning after road deaths double
POLICE have issued a warning to road users after the number of deaths on Cheshire’s roads doubled between June and September from 7-14.
Drug driver arrested at Lymm
A suspected drug driver was arrested at Lymm overnight by Warrington Police.
Arts charity Culture Warrington announces lifeline grant from Culture Recovery Fund
THE town’s arts and heritage charity Culture Warrington has been thrown a lifeline after the government announced a £257 million injection to the arts industry.