Firefighters tackle unattended cooking fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out earlier today to tackle a fire caused by unattended cooking at a property in Lymm.
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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.
Missing man found safe and well at Lymm
A young man reported missing in the Lymm area earlier today has been found “safe and well.”
Council to step up COVID-19 enforcement following “astronomical” rise in new cases
COVID wardens will be on the streets of Warrington this weekend as Warrington Council moves to tackle an “astronomical” rise in new cases across the town, with over 700 confirmed last week.
Martial arts expert who kicked wheelchair-bound father of two to death found guilty of murder
A martial arts expert from Orford who repeatedly kicked a helpless wheelchair-bound father-of-two to death in Warrington town centre has been found guilty of murder.
Facebook fly-tipper fined after dumping waste at two locations
A man who carried out fly-tipping at two sites in Warrington after responding to requests on facebook to dispose of waste for a fee, has been fined £800 and ordered to pay more than £1,000 in costs and compensation by the town’s magistrates.
Crime Commissioner seeks views of young people on online crime
POLICE and Crime Commissioner David Keane in partnership with the county’s Youth Commission has launched a consultation to establish the level of online crime amongst young people in Cheshire.
Residents urged to engage with HS2 consultation
RESIDENTS are being urged to engage with the HS2 consultation following revised plans for the route from Broomedge in Lymm to Glazebury, which is also known as the controversial Golborne Spur.
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.
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.