Long running Peel Hall planning battle set to drag on into next year
THE long-running planning battle over developing Peel Hall with 1,200 new homes and associated developments is set to drag on into next year.
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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.
Electrical fault believed to have started car fire
AN electrical fault is believed to have started a car fire on Alder Lane, Warrington.
Green Homes Grant, Private Pension withdrawal age increase and Kickstart scheme
It frequently seems that we only ever write about things that are of interest to people in business. So we are pleased this month to speak about a number of things that are of much wider interest.
Wolves’ Joe Philbin gets to “Gripz” with new business venture
WARRINGTON Wolves’ Joe Philbin, who started out with Culcheth Eagles, kept himself busy during lockdown by getting to “Gripz” with a new business venture launching a new clothing brand with his good friend Jack Hodgkiss.
Win a Saturday night for two in York
ONE lucky couple has a chance of winning a Saturday night at the Middleton Hotel, a stunning historical Grade-II listed building, with an amazing secluded courtyard garden in the heart of York city centre.
Fire crews tackle chemical spillage
TWO fire crews were called out earlier today (Wednesday) following a chemical spillage involving a forklift truck in Warrington.
Firefighters rescue teenage girl from community centre roof
FIREFIGHTERS from Warrington were called out to help rescue a teenage girl from the roof of a community centre.
Warrington Hospital reports first COVID-19 related death in three weeks as cases continue to rise
WARRINGTON Hospital has reported its first COVID-19 related death in three weeks as the number of new cases in the town continues to rise, with another 38 confirmed lab cases.
Hunt for armed raider who claimed to have acid canister
DETECTIVES are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at a shop in Birchwood involving a man believed to be armed with a knife and a canister he claimed contained acid.
Council announce Coronavirus leadership broadcast
WARRINGTON Borough Council will be broadcasting a live update on the latest coronavirus situation facing the town following the recent appeal to residents not to visit other households.