Slimming World Man of the Year sheds an incredible 16st 9lbs to donate kidney to sister
SLIMMING World “Man of the Year” Matthew Flanagan from Warrington has shed an incredible 16st 9lbs so he can donate a kidney to his sister.
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. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Time to compensate Raven Inn for lost business due to road works blunder
AFTER seeing first hand all the hard work that has gone into re-opening the Raven Inn community pub at Glazebury over recent years it was extremely disappointing to see the chaos caused by the ongoing road works outside the premises.
Creamfields policing operation described a success as reported crimes down on last year
A total of 32 people were arrested at the recent Creamfields music festival, with more than 50 others due to go through the criminal justice process later, with the most common crimes being drug-related.
The changing face of Warrington town centre over 25 years
WHILE much has changed over the past 25 years since the launch of Warrington Worldwide – the transformation of the town centre certainly stands out – none more so than the Cultural Quarter.
Report helps highlight areas for inpatients improvements at Warrington & Halton Hospitals
THE results of the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) show patient satisfaction levels are largely unchanged since 2022 but remain significantly worse than pre-pandemic.
Schoolboy who made face shields for hospital staff during pandemic excels in engineering
A student who received praise making face shields for hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic as an 11-year-old schoolboy has gone on to excel in his GCSE results, receiving a Distinction 2* for engineering.
Permits plan to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by parking
AN experimental parking permits only scheme is set to be introduced on two roads at Lymm to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by long stay commuter and car-sharing activities.
Planning application submitted by developers for next phase of Parkside Colliery regeneration
A hybrid planning application for the second phase of the regeneration of Parkside Colliery has been submitted by Parkside Regeneration LLP.
High winds cause delays at Creamfields
HIGH winds have caused delays to the start of the Creamfields music festival today (Friday) with visitors being told to stay in their vehicles for safety until gates open.
MP urges Creamfields festival revellers to avoid dangerous or unknown illegal substances
WITH tens of thousands of music fans arriving over the Bank Holiday for the annual Creamfields Festival starting today, Warrington South MP Sarah Hall has urged revellers to avoid dangerous or unknown illegal substances.